Basic Electronics Test

What is the unit of measure for a capacitor?

• Ohms

• Volts

• Wattage

• Farad

What does a transducer do?

• Converts voltage to current

• Converts sound

• Converts one form of energy into another

• Converts voltage and resistance to current

Which is an example of a transducer?

• Photoresistor

• Speaker

• Transformer

• Capacitor

The arrow within the schematic symbol of an NPN or PNP transistor always points towards what material?

• Base type

• N type

• Emmiter

• P type

Moving a coil of wire through a magnet field produces what?

• Voltage

• Resistance

• Static Electricity

• Capacitance

What electronic component resists the flow of current?

• Capacitor

• Resistor

• Diode

• Relay

What electronic component blocks continuous current (DC) yet allows pulses of current or AC to pass?

• Capacitor

• Resistor

• Diode

• Relay

What electronic component is a one way valve for current?

• Capacitor

• Resistor

• Diode

• Relay

This specialized diode is often connected backwards so that it can block current until the voltage exceeds a certain level. What is this type of diode?

• Signal Diode

• MOSFET Diode

• Light Emitting Diode

• Zener Diode

What electronic component is like a switch that can be turned on and off by a current applied to its base?

• Transistor

• Integrated Circuit

• Diode

• Relay