AC/DC Chapter 4-6

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Which of the following is not an example of an electromagnetic device?

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Resistor

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The formula for calculating total parallel capacitance is

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• CT = C1 + C2 + C3.

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Which of the following is not an example of an electromagnetic device?

Resistor

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The formula for calculating total parallel capacitance is

• CT = C1 + C2 + C3.

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Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating total series inductance?

LT = L1 + L2 + L3.

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A common inductor found in fluorescent light fixtures is a

Ballast

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The apparent resistance to AC by a capacitor is called

  • Capacitive reactance
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A coil that opposes any change in current flow is called a(n)

Inductor

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Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating total parallel inductive reactance in a parallel circuit?

XLT = 1/[(1/XL1) + (1/XL2) + (1/XL3)..]

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The energy stored by a capacitor is called a(n)

Electrostatic charge

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affects a DC circuit only when the current is first turned on, turned off, or when there is a change in the load resistance.

Inductance

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Capacitance is measured in

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The resistance provided by an inductor in an AC circuit is called

Inductive reactance

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Capacitance is measured in

Farads

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One of the effects a capacitor has in a DC circuit is that it will

Charge to a voltage equal to the source voltage

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A time-delay relay that uses an RC timing circuit is called a(n)

Solid-state, time-delay relay

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In a power supply that converts an AC input to generate a DC output, a capacitor is commonly used to

Filter the rectifier's pulsating DC output

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Inductance is measured in

Henrys

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Which of the following is the total series capacitive reactance formula?

XCT = XC1 + XC2 + XC3.

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Which of the following is a type of capacitor?

Electrolytic

Nonpolarized

Variable

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The concept of a magnetic field being formed around a conductor when current flows through it is called

  • Electromagnetism
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A circuit that uses resistors to produce a voltage that is lower than the source voltage is called a

Voltage divider

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In a series-parallel circuit, components that are connected in parallel will display characteristics of a(n)

Parallel circuit

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In order to identify the series and parallel sections of a combination circuit,

Trace the current path

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In order for a firm voltage divider to operate properly, the load resistance value should be at least the voltage divider bleeder resistor.

10

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Which of the following is not one of the seven general steps for solving a combination circuit?

Calculate the RC time constant.

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Which of the following is NOT a step for troubleshooting a parallel circuit to find a short?

Disconnect the power supply.

O Look for visible signs of damage.

Connect an ohmmeter across the main ine

O All of the above

© None of the above <——- awnser

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Which of the following is an application of a variable resistor?

Radio volume controls

O Television controls

O Dim lighting

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A short circuit in the branch of a parallel circuit will

Cause an excessive amount of current to flow

Damage or destroy the power supply

Cause a short circuit across the power supply

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What is the result when a branch of a parallel circuit has an open?

The rest of the circuit will operate but with a reduced total current

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Which of the following is an application of a combination circuit?

Commercial building's lights

Electrical outlets controlled by a switch

Ceiling fan control

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Which of the following is not a component of a transformer?

Plate

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A common application of a center tap on the secondary of a transformer is a(n)

Distribution transformer

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is an electrical device that converts AC electricity from one voltage level to another.

Transformer

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In order to calculate the output voltage of a transformer, divide the input voltage by the

Tums ratio

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Transformers are usually rated in units called

Volt Amperes

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The power relationship on a transformer states that

Power in = power out + loss

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The current load of a transformer is the current drawn by the

Primary winding itself

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Which type of transformer is commonly used to reduce line voltages of 240 VAC or 480 VAC to 120 VAC?

Control transformer

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Which of the following is a method to troubleshoot a transformer?

Measuring the continuity of the coils

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Which of the categories of transformers uses only one coil for the primary and secondary?

Autotransformer