Resistors Quiz

What do resistors determine in an electrical circuit?

• The frequency

• The flow of current

• The voltage

• The power

What happens to the flow of current when a resistor is introduced to a circuit?

• The voltage decreases

• The flow of current increases

• The flow of current decreases

• The voltage increases

What is the unit of measurement for resistance?

• Watts

• Volts

• Ohms

• Amperes

What material is commonly used in the most common type of resistor?

• Glass

• Metal

• Plastic

• Ceramic

How is the value of a resistor determined?

• By its color bands

• By its size

• By its shape

• By its weight

What does the fourth band on a four-band resistor represent?

• The tolerance

• The second digit

• The multiplier

• The first digit

What is the value of a resistor with the notation '47R'?

• 4700 ohms

• 470 ohms

• 47 ohms

• 4.7 ohms

What does 'K' represent in resistor values?

• One hundred ohms

• One thousand ohms

• Ten thousand ohms

• One million ohms

How are resistors connected in series?

• Their values are divided

• Their values are subtracted

• Their values are added

• Their values are multiplied

What is the total resistance of two 1K resistors connected in parallel?

• 2K

• 0.5K

• 1K

• 1.5K