WorksheetsElectrical 2 -Quiz 1 (batteries & switches)
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
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?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
Electrical control devices include a variety of:
switches
relays
solenoids
all of the above
A single pole, double throw switch will use how many wires?
1
2
3
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?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
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?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
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?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
Which of the following is an electrical control device (LOAD)?
battery
relay
conductor
fuse
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?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
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?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
electrical controls are needed to start, stop, or redirect current flow in an electrical circuit.
True
False
battery electrolyte mixture is a mix of:
water & lead sulfate
water & sulfuric acid
water & lead peroxide
water & lead dioxide
which of the following is true of a 12V automotive battery?
it has 3 cells connected in parallel
it has 6 cells connected in parallel
it has 3 cells connected in series
it has 6 cells connected in series
each cell of a fully charged battery produces:
2.1 V
2.1 mV
12.6 V
1.75 V
one of the gases produced when a battery is charging is..
hydrogen
peroxide
sulfate
sulfuric acid
the open circuit voltage of a fully charged battery should be:
12.0V
12.6V
13.6V
9.6V
as the temperature of a battery decreases from 80 degrees F, its efficiency:
increases
decreases
remains the same
depends on the battery
The open circuit voltage test indicates the:
battery rating
battery capacity
specific gravity
battery state of charge
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?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
battery corrosion may be cleaned with:
water and baking soda
kerosene
sulfuric acid
water and baking powder
what test instrument would you use to check the open circuit voltage of a battery?
ammeter
test light
ohm meter
voltmeter
what test instrument could you use to check the specific gravity of a battery?
ammeter
ohmmeter
hydrometer
voltmeter
the specific gravity should not vary more than ____ points between cells.
0.010
0.050
0.500
0.002
a battery with a cold cranking amp rating of 600amps would be load tested at:
600 amps
300 amps
200 amps
60 amps
the cold cranking amp rating of a battery indicates the available amperage of the battery at what temperature?
-20 degrees F
0 degrees F
80 degrees F
32 degrees F
A battery capacity (load) test discharges the battery for:
5 seconds
30 seconds
20 seconds
15 seconds
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?
Tech A
Tech B
Both
Neither
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?
the battery is good
the battery must be replaced
the battery should be recharged and retested
nothing, the test was performed wrong
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:
is 25% charged
is 75% charged
is 100% charged
is dead
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:
shows no problems
should be replaced
should be charged longer
should be load tested
The cranking amp rating of a battery indicates the available amperage of the battery at what temperature?
-20 degrees F
0 degrees F
80 degrees F
32 degrees F
