Aircraft Electrical and Electronics Quiz

Which type of circuit is typically used in aircraft to distribute power to various systems independently?

• Series Circuit

• Busbar-based parallel distribution

In what way does a diode contribute to aviation electronic circuits?

• Limits current flow to protect circuits

• Increases voltage

• Decreases resistance

How do resistors contribute to the performance of electrical circuits in aviation systems?

• By increasing voltage

• By decreasing resistance

• Both

In aviation electronics, how does changing the frequency influence capacitive reactance?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains constant

In avionics, what is the significance of using a momentary switch?

• It toggles between multiple states

• It provides constant activation

When performing preventive maintenance on fuses, which condition should you not overlook?

• Corrosion

• Overheating

• Loose connections

A 24V source furnishes 48W to a parallel circuit with two equal resistors. What is each resistor’s value?

• 12 ohms

• 24 ohms

• 48 ohms

What is the correct way to connect a test voltmeter in a circuit?

• In series

• In parallel with a unit

What is the purpose of a bypass capacitor?

• To provide a low impedance path for AC signals while blocking DC

• To increase voltage

What is the primary function of a voltage regulator?

• Maintain constant voltage despite varying loads/speeds

• Increase voltage