Basics of Electronics Components

What is a resistor?

• An electronic component that restricts current

• A device that amplifies signals

• A type of capacitor

• A mechanical switch

What is a potentiometer?

• A fixed resistor

• A variable resistor

• An electronic switch

• A type of diode

What is a capacitor?

• An electronic component that stores energy

• A device that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy

• A type of resistor

• A type of transistor

What is a diode?

• A two-terminal component allowing current in one direction

• A device that amplifies signals

• A type of capacitor

• A mechanical switch

What is a transistor?

• A three-terminal device used to amplify signals

• A type of resistor

• A mechanical switch

• An electronic component that stores energy

What is an LED?

• A device that emits light when current flows

• A type of resistor

• A mechanical switch

• A type of capacitor

The previous circuit is a (series / parallel) circuit.

• series

• parallel

What is the unit used to measure the intensity of electric current?

• volts

• amperes

• ohms

What is the electrical resistance measured in?

• volts

• ohms

• amperes

What does Ohm's Law state?

• Current is proportional to voltage

• Current is inversely proportional to voltage

• Voltage is inversely proportional to resistance