Q3 LESSON1 REVIEW

Write your Complete Name

Write your Grade and Section

What does PCB stand for?

• Printed Computer Board

• Printed Circuit Board

• Portable Control Base

• Processed Copper Bridge

Who is credited with developing the first true printed circuit board in 1936?

• Albert Hanson

• Charles Ducas

• Paul Eisler

• Hazeltine Corporation

Which layer of a PCB prevents accidental contact between copper traces and soldering shorts?

• Substrate Layer

• Copper Layer

• Soldermask Layer

• Silkscreen Layer

What is the function of a trace on a PCB?

• Provide mechanical support

• Connect different components

• Prevent soldering shorts

• Display component designators

Which component of a PCB is used for mechanical purposes rather than electrical purposes?

• Trace

• Pad

• Through-Hole

• Mounting Hole

What material is commonly used for the base layer (substrate) of a PCB?

• FR-4
• Copper
• Aluminum
• Plastic

What technology allows components to be closely spaced together on a PCB without concern about crossover connections?

• Through-Hole Technology (THT)
• Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
• Integrated Circuit Technology

• Plated Through-Hole Technology

What is the purpose of a via in a PCB?

• Prevent soldering shorts

• Provide mechanical support

• Create ground or power planes

• Establish electrical connections between layers