S&C L6 Electronics

What does the term 'normally open' (NO) refer to in switches?

• The switch is open when not pressed

• The switch is always closed

• The switch is always on

• The switch can only be used in one position

Which type of switch is typically used as a safety switch?

• Micro Switch

• Rotary Switch

• DPDT Relay

• Reed Switch

What is the function of a relay in a circuit?

• To control another part of the circuit

• To act as a manual switch

• To increase the voltage

• To provide a constant current

What does SPDT stand for?

• Single Pole Double Throw

• Single Power Direct Transfer

• Single Position Double Toggle

• Standard Pole Dual Type

What is a characteristic of a Push to Make (PTM) switch?

• It opens the circuit when pressed

• It closes the circuit when pressed

• It can only be used in rotary applications

• It is always in a closed position

How many positions can a Rotary Switch typically engage?

• 1-3

• 10-15

• 3-12

• 5-10

What is the primary use of a Reed Switch?

• To control high voltage circuits

• As a sensor to close a circuit

• To reverse motor direction

• To act as a manual toggle

What is the purpose of a latch in a circuit?

• To keep the circuit on or off until reset

• To increase the circuit's voltage

• To provide a temporary connection

• To measure current flow

Which type of switch can be used to reverse a motor's direction without switching wires?

• Micro Switch

• Reed Switch

• DPDT Relay

• SPST Switch

What does the term 'make or break' refer to in the context of switches?

• The switch's ability to connect or disconnect a circuit

• The physical size of the switch

• The number of positions a switch can have

• The type of materials used in the switch