Week 2 Types of Capacitor Quiz

Which types of capacitors typically have small values in nanofarads and picofarads?

• Electrolytic capacitors

• Ceramic and polyester capacitors

• Axial capacitors

• Tantalum capacitors

What type of capacitors have larger values in microfarads?

• Ceramic capacitors

• Polyester capacitors

• Electrolytic capacitors

• Film capacitors

What is the consequence of exceeding a capacitor's working voltage?

• The capacitor will function more efficiently.

• The dielectric may be damaged.

• The capacitor will store more charge.

• The capacitor will become a resistor.

What is the role of the dielectric in a capacitor?

• To increase the voltage.

• To store electrical charge.

• To separate the plates and prevent damage.

• To conduct electricity.

What is the most common type of capacitor that is non-polar and ideal for timing circuits ?

• Ceramic Capacitors

• Film Capacitors

• Paper Capacitors

• Electrolytic Capacitors

What type of capacitor is used when there is a requirement for large capacitance and smoothing input and output signals in a DC signal?

• Ceramic Capacitors

• Film Capacitors

• Paper Capacitors

• Electrolytic Capacitors

Which type of capacitor is also known as a polymer film, plastic film, or film dielectric, and is used in electromagnetic interference?

• Ceramic Capacitors

• Film Capacitors

• Paper Capacitors

• Electrolytic Capacitors

What type of leads do radial capacitors have?

• No leads

• Both wires emerging from one end

• A wire attached to each end

• Series leads

What is a common use for electrolytic capacitors?

• As a power source

• As a bypass capacitor in an audio amplifier

• As a resistor

• As a transformer

What is a disadvantage of electrolytic capacitors?

• High cost

• Large size

• Relatively low voltage rating

• Complex design