Basic Soldering and PCB Construction Quiz

What does soldering mean?

• Coating metal components with paint

• Heating metal components to a high temperature

• Cutting metal components apart

• Joining metal components with melted metal

What is the primary use of soldering in the electronics industry?

• Joining electrical components

• Manufacturing batteries

• Painting circuit boards

• Testing electrical components

What temperature does a soldering iron typically reach?

• 400 degrees Celsius

• 200 degrees Celsius

• 300 degrees Celsius

• 100 degrees Celsius

Which type of soldering is most commonly used for small components?

• Brazing

• Soft soldering

• Silver soldering

• Hard soldering

What is the purpose of a soldering iron?

• To paint circuit boards

• To cut metal

• To melt solder and join components

• To measure electrical current

What is a Printed Circuit Board (PCB)?

• A type of battery

• A non-conductive material with conductive lines

• A tool for cutting metal

• A type of solder

Which component provides voltage to the circuit on a PCB?

• Transistor

• Battery

• Capacitor

• Resistor

What is the function of a resistor in a PCB?

• To amplify charge

• To control electric current

• To allow current to pass in one direction

• To store charge

What type of PCB has a single layer of conductive material?

• Complex PCB

• Multi-Layer PCB

• Double Layer PCB

• Single Layer PCB

What is the process of permanently joining two pieces of metal using heat?

• Brazing

• Soft soldering

• Hard soldering

• Silver soldering