Electrical Circuits Quiz

A circuit is a(n) ____________ loop through which ________ flow.

• Closed, Electrons

• Open, Protons

• Closed, Neutrons

• Open, Electrons

Which of the following equations correctly states Ohm’s Law?

• V = I * R

• I = V*R

• V = I/R

• R = I/V

Resistance is measured in ________, current is measured in ________, and voltage is measured in ________.

• Ohms, Amps, Volts

• Volts, Ohms, Amps

• Amps, Volts, Ohms

• Volts, Amps, Ohms

An LED is known as a __________; the long positive leg is the ________ and the short negative leg is the ________.

• Diode, Anode, Cathode

• Resistor, Cathode, Anode

• Transistor, Base, Emitter

• Capacitor, Positive, Negative

What are the two strips on the side of a breadboard called and what are they typically used for?

• Binding posts, to plug in DIP packages

• Comic strips, to connect components together

• Power rails, to connect power and ground to your circuit

• Red and blue stripes, to add color to your board

What color wire do we typically use to denote 'power'?

• Blue

• Black

• Red

• Orange