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Electrical Components Quiz

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 28mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of a resistor in an electrical circuit?

a)

Store electrical energy

b)

Regulate current flow

c)

Convert AC to DC

d)

Amplify signals

2.

A capacitor primarily:

a)

Resists current flow

b)

Converts electrical energy into mechanical energy

c)

Stores and releases electrical energy

d)

Amplifies signals

3.

Which of the following is a passive electronic component?

a)

Transistor

b)

Diode

c)

Capacitor

d)

Integrated Circuit

4.

The main purpose of a heat sink in an electronic circuit is to:

a)

Store electrical energy

b)

Increase resistance

c)

Dissipate heat

d)

Provide insulation

5.

A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) primarily provides:

a)

Electrical insulation

b)

A platform for mounting and connecting components

c)

Mechanical movement

d)

A power supply source

6.

Which component is used to regulate DC voltage in power supplies?

a)

Transformer

b)

Inverter

c)

Voltage regulator

d)

Circuit breaker

7.

A fuse protects an electrical circuit by:

a)

Storing charge

b)

Converting AC to DC

c)

Breaking the circuit in case of overcurrent

d)

Regulating voltage

8.

A relay is primarily used for:

a)

Generating power

b)

Amplifying signals

c)

Switching circuits using low-power signals

d)

Storing electrical energy

9.

What is the function of a rectifier in an electrical circuit?

a)

Convert DC to AC

b)

Convert AC to DC

c)

Increase voltage

d)

Reduce current

10.

The function of an inverter is to:

a)

Convert DC to AC

b)

Convert AC to DC

c)

Store electrical energy

d)

Act as a fuse

11.

A Light Emitting Diode (LED) emits light when:

a)

A mechanical force is applied

b)

A current flows through it in the forward direction

c)

It is exposed to a magnetic field

d)

It absorbs heat

12.

A sounder is used in circuits for:

a)

Visual indication

b)

Generating sound alerts

c)

Regulating voltage

d)

Cooling circuits

13.

A contactor is mainly used to:

a)

Break circuits during overcurrent

b)

Switch electrical power in high-voltage applications

c)

Regulate voltage

d)

Convert DC to AC

14.

What does a circuit breaker do when excessive current flows?

a)

Stores charge

b)

Amplifies signals

c)

Opens the circuit

d)

Regulates voltage

15.

A display panel is used for:

a)

Providing visual information

b)

Storing electrical charge

c)

Regulating voltage

d)

Switching power

16.

The primary function of a transistor is to:

a)

Store electrical energy

b)

Amplify or switch electronic signals

c)

Convert AC to DC

d)

Act as a sensor

17.

A (a)   is used to resist current flow.

18.

Capacitors store and release (a)   energy.

19.

A (a)   converts AC to DC.

20.

A ______ provides mechanical support and electrical connections to electronic components.

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21.

A circuit breaker protects against (a)   .

22.

A transformer is used to change (a)   levels.

23.

A thermistor is a temperature-sensitive (a)   .

24.

A relay is an (a)   switch.

25.

An inverter converts DC into (a)   .

26.

A light-emitting diode produces light when (a)   passes through it.

27.

A fuse operates by (a)   when excess current flows.

28.

A heat sink is used for (a)   dissipation.

29.

A power supply provides electrical (a)   to circuits.

30.

A (a)   is used for sound signaling.

31.

A display panel provides (a)   feedback.

32.

True or False: A resistor increases current in a circuit.

(a)  

33.

True or False: A capacitor stores charge.

(a)  

34.

True or False: A PCB provides electrical insulation only.

(a)  

35.

True or False: A circuit breaker resets automatically after tripping.

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36.

True or False: A fuse is reusable.

(a)  

37.

True or False: An inverter converts AC to DC.

(a)  

38.

True or False: A relay is used for low-power switching only.

(a)  

39.

True or False: Heat sinks help in cooling components.

(a)  

40.

True or False: LEDs function only with AC power.

(a)  

41.

True or False: A transformer stores energy.

(a)  

42.

True or False: A diode allows current in one direction.

(a)  

43.

True or False: A display panel is a type of mechanical component.

(a)  

44.

True or False: A solenoid is an electromagnetic actuator.

(a)  

45.

True or False: A transistor can act as a switch.

(a)  

46.

True or False: Circuit breakers function like relays.

(a)