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Electrical 2 -Quiz 1 (batteries & switches)

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Concerning a common switch, tech A says that the term "poles" refers to the number of inputs it has. Tech B says that "poles" refers to the number of outputs. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

2.

Electrical control devices include a variety of:

a)

switches

b)

relays

c)

solenoids

d)

all of the above

3.

A single pole, double throw switch will use how many wires?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

4.

Tech A says a headlamp dimmer switch is a good example of a single pole double throw switch. Tech B says a SPDT switch has one input terminal and two output terminals. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

5.

Two types of relay designs are used, the normally open and normally closed. Tech A says the normally open is the most popular type used in automotive applications. Tech B says that current will flow through the contacts out to the load when the coil is energized in a normally open type of relay. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

6.

Tech A says that a relay is an electromagnetic switch, which uses a small amount of current to control a large amount of current. Tech B says relay construction contains an iron core, an electromagnetic coil, and a movable armature. who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

7.

Which of the following is an electrical control device (LOAD)?

a)

battery

b)

relay

c)

conductor

d)

fuse

8.

Tech A says that an ignition switch is an example of a multiple pole multiple throw switch. Tech B says a momentary contact switch can be either a normally open or normally closed contact switch. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

9.

Tech A says that a Bi-metallic switch is temperature sensitive and contains a bi-metal element that bends when heated. Tech B says a time delay switch contains s bi-metal strip, contacts, and a heating element. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

10.

electrical controls are needed to start, stop, or redirect current flow in an electrical circuit.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

battery electrolyte mixture is a mix of:

a)

water & lead sulfate

b)

water & sulfuric acid

c)

water & lead peroxide

d)

water & lead dioxide

12.

which of the following is true of a 12V automotive battery?

a)

it has 3 cells connected in parallel

b)

it has 6 cells connected in parallel

c)

it has 3 cells connected in series

d)

it has 6 cells connected in series

13.

each cell of a fully charged battery produces:

a)

2.1 V

b)

2.1 mV

c)

12.6 V

d)

1.75 V

14.

one of the gases produced when a battery is charging is..

a)

hydrogen

b)

peroxide

c)

sulfate

d)

sulfuric acid

15.

the open circuit voltage of a fully charged battery should be:

a)

12.0V

b)

12.6V

c)

13.6V

d)

9.6V

16.

as the temperature of a battery decreases from 80 degrees F, its efficiency:

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

remains the same

d)

depends on the battery

17.

The open circuit voltage test indicates the:

a)

battery rating

b)

battery capacity

c)

specific gravity

d)

battery state of charge

18.

Tech A says when disconnecting a battery always disconnect the negative cable first. Tech B says when reconnecting cables always connect the positive cable first. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

19.

battery corrosion may be cleaned with:

a)

water and baking soda

b)

kerosene

c)

sulfuric acid

d)

water and baking powder

20.

what test instrument would you use to check the open circuit voltage of a battery?

a)

ammeter

b)

test light

c)

ohm meter

d)

voltmeter

21.

what test instrument could you use to check the specific gravity of a battery?

a)

ammeter

b)

ohmmeter

c)

hydrometer

d)

voltmeter

22.

the specific gravity should not vary more than ____ points between cells.

a)

0.010

b)

0.050

c)

0.500

d)

0.002

23.

a battery with a cold cranking amp rating of 600amps would be load tested at:

a)

600 amps

b)

300 amps

c)

200 amps

d)

60 amps

24.

the cold cranking amp rating of a battery indicates the available amperage of the battery at what temperature?

a)

-20 degrees F

b)

0 degrees F

c)

80 degrees F

d)

32 degrees F

25.

A battery capacity (load) test discharges the battery for:

a)

5 seconds

b)

30 seconds

c)

20 seconds

d)

15 seconds

26.

an automotive battery is being repeatedly and severely discharged before it is recharged. Tech A says that this deep cycling shortens battery life. Tech B says that this will have n effect on battery life. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

27.

A fully charges 600 CCA battery is load tested. With proper load applies after 15 seconds the voltage reads 10.2 Volts. What does this indicate?

a)

the battery is good

b)

the battery must be replaced

c)

the battery should be recharged and retested

d)

nothing, the test was performed wrong

28.

The temperature corrected specific gravity readings of a battery that has been charged for 8 hours are: 1.270, 1.265, 1.270, 1.270, 1.265, 1.265. According to the readings the battery:

a)

is 25% charged

b)

is 75% charged

c)

is 100% charged

d)

is dead

29.

The temperature corrected specific gravity readings of a battery that has been charged for 8 hours are: 1.270, 1.265, 1.100, 1.270, 1.265, 1.265. According to the readings the battery:

a)

shows no problems

b)

should be replaced

c)

should be charged longer

d)

should be load tested

30.

The cranking amp rating of a battery indicates the available amperage of the battery at what temperature?

a)

-20 degrees F

b)

0 degrees F

c)

80 degrees F

d)

32 degrees F