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Electronic Circuits and Components

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
  1. Indicate which of the following statements is true:

a)
  • a) A thermistor is the same thing as a transistor.

b)
  • b) A thermistor is a variable resistor that I can manually set to the desired value.

c)
  • c) A transistor can amplify the electric current flowing through its base.

d)
  • d) An LDR is a temperature-dependent variable resistor.

2.
  1. In the circuit of the figure, with a motor and a bulb, which statement is the correct one

a)
  • There is a transistor that is allowing current by the motor but not by the bulb

b)
  • There is an alternator that change current to bulb when motor works

c)
  • There is a variable resistor allowing the current by the motor circuit and lighting up the bulb

d)
  • There is a relay that is switching the circuit of the motor so bulb is lighting down

3.

The attached symbol represents:

a)

a LDR

b)

a NTC

c)

a PTC

d)

a NPI

4.

A relay is a electromagnetic device that:

a)

acts as a switch and is controlled by an electromagnet

b)

it is used to store and discharge electrical energy

c)

works like a power source increasing the role of the battery

d)

increases the current flow allowing changes in the current direction

5.

A diode is an electronic component that:

a)

allows the current to flow in the anode-cathode direction, but no the reverse

b)

allows the current to flow in the cathode-anode direction, but no the reverse

c)

allows the current to flow in the anode-cathode direction, and the reverse if necessary

d)

acts as a variable resistor controlling the flow of the current

6.
A two-terminal electronic component that conducts current in only one direction.
a)
Diode
b)
Light Emitting Diode
c)
Transistor
d)
Resistor
7.
A resistor whose value can be varied between its minimum and maximum values.
a)
Fixed Resistor
b)
Variable Resistor
c)
Thermistor
d)
Transistor
8.

In the circuit of the figure calculate how much time LED is lighting up if capacitor is full charged

a)

3 seconds

b)

1,5 minutes

c)

2 minutes

d)

1,5 seconds

9.

The attached figure shows how resistance varies with temperature. Which of them is a PTC?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

10.

What electronics symbol is shown?

a)

diode

b)

ground

c)

transistor

d)

transformer

11.

What is this component?

a)

Light Emitting Diode

LED

b)

Lamp

c)

Motor

d)

Solenoid

12.

The ___ of an LED is connected to positive.

a)

Cathode

b)

Anode

c)

LED

d)

Resistor

13.

What is this?

a)

Light Bulb

b)

Photoresistor

c)

LED

d)

Pushbutton

14.
What electronic component allows current to flow in one direction only? 
a)
Resistor
b)
LED
c)

Diode

d)
Switch
15.
What is this?
a)
X-men logo
b)
Super star's shield
c)
Iron-Man's
d)
Captain America's Shield
16.

To use an LED, you need to connect it in a circuit with a...

a)

resistor

b)

capacitor

c)

transistor

d)

inductor

17.

You use it to control the voltages and the currents in your circuit.

a)

capacitor

b)

LED

c)

switch

d)

resistor

18.

...... is like a switch that is controlled by an electrical signal.

a)

transistor

b)

capacitor

c)

resistor

d)

inductor

19.

A transistor has three pins named base, collector, and ...?

a)

emitter

b)

transistor

c)

transmitter

20.
What component is this the symbol for?
a)
Transistor
b)
LDR
c)
Fixed resistor
d)
LED
21.
this is the symbol for a _____?
a)
switch
b)
light 
c)
battery
d)
wires
22.
What is this?
a)
X-men logo
b)
Super star's shield
c)
Iron-Man's
d)
Captain America's Shield
23.

To use an LED, you need to connect it in a circuit with a...

a)

resistor

b)

capacitor

c)

transistor

d)

inductor

24.

...... is like a switch that is controlled by an electrical signal.

a)

transistor

b)

capacitor

c)

resistor

d)

inductor

25.

A transistor has three pins named base, collector, and ...?

a)

emitter

b)

transistor

c)

transmitter

26.
this is the symbol for a _____?
a)
switch
b)
light 
c)
battery
d)
wires
27.

a)

Microprocessor

b)

Resistor

c)

Transistor

d)

Diode

28.

Which of the following is the symbol for capacitor?

a)
b)
c)
d)
29.

Thermistors are

a)

are resistors of which the resistance changes significantly when temperature changes

b)

are resistors of which the resistance changes significantly when Light changes

c)

are resistors of which the resistance is fixed

d)

None of the answers

30.

This symbol is for

a)

Thermistors

b)

Fixed Resistor

c)

LDR

d)

Pot

31.

What is a capacitor?

a)

A device that permits current to flow through it in only one direction.

b)

An electrical device used to store electrical charge.

c)

A group of electronic components that work together to perform a specific function.

d)

A resistor that changes its resistance with a change of temperature.

32.

What is the function of a diode?

a)

A device that permits current to flow through it in only one direction.

b)

An electrical device used to store electrical charge.

c)

A group of electronic components that work together to perform a specific function.

d)

A diode that will produce light when current flows through it.

33.

What is the function of a transistor?

a)

A device that permits current to flow through it in only one direction.

b)

An electrical device used to store electrical charge.

c)

A small electronic device used in a circuit as an amplifier or switch.

d)

A diode that will produce light when current flows through it.

34.

What is the purpose of a thermistor in an electronic circuit?

a)

To control the flow of current in a circuit.

b)

To store electrical charge.

c)

To perform a specific function in a circuit.

d)

To change its resistance with a change of temperature.

35.

What is a diode that will produce light when current flows through it?

a)

Resistor

b)

Photoresistor

c)

LED (Light emitting diode)

d)

Transistor

36.

A resistor whose value can be varied between its minimum and maximum values.

a)

Photoresistor

b)

Fixed resistor

c)

LED

d)

Variable resistor

37.

What is the relationship between the brightness of an LED and the value of the resistor?

a)

The higher the resistence, the brighter the LED output.

b)

The lower the resistence, the brighter the LED output.

c)

There is no relationship.