EES-101 Summer Mid

A(n) __________ is an example of a more complex switch, with three positions: center/off, down for one circuit on, and up for another circuit on. 

• Turn signal switch

• Horn switch

• Dimmer

• Headlight switch

Fuses and circuit breakers are rated in ____, and their ratings are usually marked on them. 

• Amps 

• Volts

• Watts

• Resistance 

Conventional current flow is from: 

• Positive to negative. 

• AC to DC

• DC to AC

• Negative to positive. 

A material with more free electrons is commonly referred to as a(n):

• Conductor.

• Resistor.

• Insulator

• Semi-conductor

Which of these is NOT a feature of a series circuit? 

• Only one single pathway exists for current to flow.

• At any given point in the circuit, the amperage is the same.

• The total circuit resistance is equal to the sum of each individual resistance. 

• The amount of current flowing through each load varies. 

An open circuit has what type of resistance? 

• Short

• Infinite

• High

• Low

Ohm’s law defines the relationship between current, resistance, and __________.

• Inductance 

• Voltage 

• Capacitance

• Impedance

A __________ circuit has an unintended path for the flow of electricity. 

• Open

• Closed 

• Short

• Grounded

According to Ohm's law, current equals what? 

• Resistance divided by voltage

• The reciprocal of voltage times resistance

• Voltage times resistance

• Voltage divided by resistance

The type of current supplied to your home is __________ current. 

• Direct

• Alternating

• Battery

• Negative to positive