Resistor Quiz

What is the primary function of a resistor in a circuit?

• To generate voltage

• To increase current flow

• To limit current flow

• To store energy

Which type of resistor is made of carbon dust or graphite paste?

• Carbon Composition Resistor

• Film Resistor

• Wire-wound Resistor

• Semiconductor Resistor

What is the term for the percentage variation between the marked value and the actual value of a resistor?

• Tolerance

• Inductance

• Resistance

• Capacitance

Which type of resistor is typically used for high wattage ratings?

• Variable Resistor

• Carbon Composition Resistor

• Film Resistor

• Wire-wound Resistor

What is the main characteristic of a variable resistor?

• It has a fixed resistance value

• It is used only in high-frequency applications

• It can change its resistance value

• It is made of carbon only

Which type of film resistor is made from conductive metal oxide paste?

• Metal Oxide Film

• Metal Film

• Wire-wound Film

• Carbon Film

What material is typically used for the windings in a wire-wound resistor?

• Nichrome

• Copper

• Carbon

• Aluminum

What is the purpose of the insulation material on wire-wound resistors?

• To increase resistance

• For physical protection and heat conduction

• To reduce size

• To enhance conductivity

Which of the following is NOT a type of fixed resistor?

• Carbon Composition Resistor

• Wire-wound Resistor

• Variable Resistor

• Film Resistor

What is the typical tolerance for a resistor coded for 5 percent tolerance?

• 10 percent higher or lower

• 5 percent higher or lower

• 20 percent higher or lower

• 1 percent higher or lower