Tinkercad Basic Components Quiz

What is the primary function of a resistor?

• To limit the flow of electric current

• To store an electrical charge

• To measure voltage

• To convert electrical energy into light

What does an LED do?

• It acts as a switch

• It stores electrical energy

• It converts electrical energy directly into light

• It measures temperature

What is the purpose of a switch in a circuit?

• To convert voltage

• To store energy

• To turn on and off the control circuit

• To measure current

How is a potentiometer used as a voltage divider?

• By connecting only two pins

• By connecting all three pins

• By using it as a rheostat

• By connecting it directly to a battery

What is a characteristic of ceramic capacitors?

• They are polarized

• They are the most expensive type of capacitor

• They can hold a massive electric charge

• They leak less current

What should you do if you notice chemical discharge from a battery?

• Remove it with bare hands

• Touch it to check the voltage

• Connect it to a power supply

• Use a paper towel or toothpick to remove it

What is the function of a breadboard?

• To convert AC to DC

• To store electrical energy

• To build and test an early version of an electronic circuit

• To measure resistance

What is the main function of a vibration motor?

• To vibrate when given sufficient power

• To generate sound

• To control light intensity

• To measure distance

What is a key feature of RGB LEDs?

• They are polarized

• They can only be used in series

• They have three internal LEDs to produce various colors

• They can only produce red light

What does a photoresistor measure?

• Light intensity

• Voltage

• Temperature

• Current