PCB Design Assessment

Who first developed the Printed Circuit Board?

• Thomas Edison

• Paul Eisler

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

What is a PCB's primary substrate characteristic?

• Highly conductive

• Semi-conductive

• Non-conductive

• Magnetic

How many main types of PCBs are there?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• Five

What is a "bare board" in PCB terminology?

• A board without copper traces

• A board with components mounted

• A board without components mounted

• A partially completed board

What does a "trace" refer to in PCB design?

• The component outline

• The copper width of PCB wires

• The board thickness

• The routing pattern

What is the primary function of a "via" in PCB design?

• To mount components

• To create ground planes

• To connect different PCB layers

• To mark component locations

What is the recommended minimum space between components?

• 20 mil

• 30 mil

• 50 mil

• 40 mil

Which components should ideally be placed first in PCB design?

• Resistors and capacitors

• Critical components like MCU and FPGA

• LEDs and indicators

• Small passive components

What is the recommended component grid size for SMT resistors?

• 100 mil

• 75 mil

• 25 mil

• 50 mil

What should be the minimum clearance from a transformer to an electrolytic capacitor?

• 100 mil

• 150 mil

• 175 mil

• 200 mil