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Analog Electronics - Topics 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is function of a resistor in an electronic circuit?

a)

A tool used to connect circuits

b)

A device used to generate heat

c)

An item used to control current flow in a circuit

d)

A machine used to amplify voltage

2.

What is the power rating of a resistor?

a)

The maximum amount of power or heat that the resistor can dissipate without burning up or changing value

b)

The minimum amount of power or heat that the resistor needs to function

c)

The amount of current that flows through the resistor

d)

The amount of voltage that the resistor generates

3.

What is the formula for finding the total resistance of two resistors connected in parallel?

a)

R = R1 + R2

b)

R = R1 x R2

c)

R = 1 / (1/R1 + 1/R2)

d)

R = R1 - R2

4.

What is the formula for finding the total resistance of resistors connected in series?

a)

R = R1 + R2 + R3 + R4 + ...

b)

R = R1 x R2 x R3 x R4 x ...

c)

R = R1 - R2 - R3 - R4 - ...

d)

R = R1 / R2 / R3 / R4 / ...

5.

What is the resistor color code?

a)

The value in ohms of a resistor is indicated by the color bands around one end of the resistor or printed on its body.

b)

The value in ohms of a resistor is indicated by the number of bands around one end of the resistor or printed on its body.

c)

The value in ohms of a resistor is indicated by the color of the resistor's body.

d)

The value in ohms of a resistor is indicated by the size of the resistor.

6.

What is the difference between a rheostat and a potentiometer?

a)

A rheostat has all three connections in use, while a potentiometer has only two.

b)

A rheostat is used to adjust the color or positioning of computer monitors, while a potentiometer is used in dimming switches for lamps.

c)

A rheostat adjusts one end of the track, while a potentiometer adjusts both ends.

d)

A rheostat is used in circuits that require further adjustment, while a potentiometer is a miniature version called a preset.

7.

What is the purpose of a variable resistor?

a)

To limit current

b)

To divide voltage

c)

To generate heat

d)

To change its resistance value

8.

What type of resistor has a set resistance value that cannot be changed?

a)

Variable resistor

b)

Rheostat

c)

Potentiometer

d)

Fixed resistor

9.

What are the two main categories of resistors?

a)

Fixed and adjustable

b)

Conductive and insulative

c)

High and low voltage

d)

Carbon and film

10.

What is the unit of resistance?

a)

Hertz

b)

Ohms

c)

Watts

d)

Amps