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1- The working voltage of a capacitor in an ac circuit should be

A- equal to the highest applied voltage.
B- at least 20 percent greater than the highest applied voltage.
*C- at least 50 percent greater than the highest applied voltage.
Expl- The working voltage of a capacitor is the highest voltage that can be
steadily applied to it without the danger of the dielectric breaking down. The
working voltage depends upon the material used as the dielectric and on its
thickness. A capacitor used in an AC circuit should have a working voltage at
least 50 percent greater than the highest voltage that will be applied to it.

2- The term that describes the combined resistive forces in an ac circuit is

A- resistance.
B- reactance.
*C- impedance.
Expl- Impedance, whose symbol is Z, is the combined resistive force in an AC
circuit. There are three types of resistive forces in an AC circuit: inductive
reactance, which causes the current to lag the voltage, capacitive reactance,
which causes the current to lead the voltage, and resistance, which allows the
current and voltage to remain in phase. Inductive and capacitive reactance are
180° out of phase, and they cancel each other. Impedance is the vector sum of
the resistance and the total reactance in the circuit; it is expressed in ohms and is
found by the formula:
Z = The square root of (R^2 + X^2)

3- The basis for transformer operation in the use of alternating current is mutual
*A- inductance.
B- capacitance.
C- reactance.
Expl- A transformer operates on the basis of mutual inductance. The changing
current in the primary windings produces a changing magnetic field whose flux
cuts across the turns of the secondary winding and induces a voltage into it.

4- The opposition offered by a coil to the flow of alternating current is called

(disregard resistance)
A- impedance.
B- reluctance.
*C- inductive reactance.
Expl- When alternating current flows in a coil of wire, the changing lines of flux
cutting across the turns of wire in the coil induce a voltage in it. The polarity of this
voltage (the counter EMF) is opposite to the polarity of the voltage that caused it.
The counter EMF decreases the total voltage across the coil, and this decreases
the current flowing through it. This opposition to the flow of alternating current is
called inductive reactance (X(L)), and it is measured in ohms. It opposes the flow
of current, but it does not cause heat nor use any power.

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5- An increase in which of the following factors will cause an increase in the

inductive reactance of a circuit?
*A- Inductance and frequency.
B- Resistance and voltage.
C- Resistance and capacitive reactance.
Expl- The inductive reactance (X(L)) in an AC circuit is increased when either the
frequency of the alternating current or the inductance of the circuit is increased.
Resistance, voltage, or capacitive reactance have no effect on the inductive
reactance of a circuit. The formula for inductive reactance is: X(L) = 2(pi)fL

6- (Refer to Figure 1.) When different rated capacitors are connected in series in
a circuit, the total capacitance is
*A- less than the capacitance of the lowest rated capacitor.
B- greater than the capacitance of the highest rated capacitor.
C- equal to the sum of all the capacitances.
Expl- When capacitors of different values are connected in series, the total
capacitance is less than that of the lowest rated capacitor.

7- Capacitors are sometimes used in dc circuits to

A- counteract inductive reactance at specific locations.
*B- smooth out slight pulsations in current/voltage.
C- assist in stepping voltage and current up and/or down.
Expl- Capacitors store electrical charges and are sometimes used in DC circuits
to smooth out slight pulsations in the current or voltage. They accept electrons
when there is an excess and release them back into the circuit when the values
decrease.

8- In an ac circuit, the effective voltage is

A- equal to the maximum instantaneous voltage.
B- greater than the maximum instantaneous voltage.
*C- less than the maximum instantaneous voltage.
Expl- The effective voltage of sine wave alternating current is 0.707 time its peak
voltage. The effective voltage, also called the root-mean-square (rms) voltage, is
the voltage measured by most of the AC voltmeters. Peak voltage is measured
with either a special peak voltmeter or an oscilloscope.

9- The amount of electricity a capacitor can store is directly proportional to the

A- distance between the plates and inversely proportional to the plate area.
B- plate area and is not affected by the distance between the plates.
*C- plate area and inversely proportional to the distance between the plates.
Expl- Three factors affect the amount of electricity a capacitor can store:
1. The area of the plates. The larger the plate area, the greater the capacity.
2. The thickness of the dielectric (the distance between the plates). The closer the
plates are together, the stronger the electrical field will be and the greater the
capacity.
3. The material from which the dielectric is made (its dielectric constant). The
higher the dielectric constant, the greater the capacity.

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10- (Refer to Figure 2.) What is the total capacitance of a circuit containing three
capacitors with capacitances of .02 microfarad, .05 microfarad, and .10
microfarad, respectively?
A- .170 uF.
B- 0.125 pF.
*C- .0125 uF.
Expl- When a 0.02-microfarad, a 0.05-microfarad, and a 0.10-microfarad
capacitor are connected in series, the total capacitance is 0.0125 microfarad.
Using the formula in Figure 2, C(T) = 1 ÷ [(1/.02) + (1/.05) + (1/.1)] = 0.0125
microfarad

11- Unless otherwise specified, any values given for current or voltage in an ac
circuit are assumed to be
A- instantaneous values.
*B- effective values.
C- maximum values.
Expl- Almost all measuring instruments used for electrical system servicing
measure the effective (rms) values of alternating current. Unless peak values,
peak-to-peak values, or average values are specifically called out, effective
values are assumed.

12- When different rated capacitors are connected in parallel in a circuit, the total
capacitance is
(Note: C(T) = C(1) + C(2) + C(3) . . .)
A- less than the capacitance of the lowest rated capacitor.
B- equal to the capacitance of the highest rated capacitor.
*C- equal to the sum of all the capacitances.
Expl- When capacitors are connected in parallel, the effective area of the plates
add, and the total capacitance is the sum of the individual capacitances.

13- When inductors are connected in series in a circuit, the total inductance is
(where the magnetic fields of each inductor do not affect the others)
(Note: L(T) = L(1) + L(2) + L(3) . . .)
A- less than the inductance of the lowest rated inductor.
B- equal to the inductance of the highest rated inductor.
*C- equal to the sum of the individual inductances.
Expl- When several inductors are connected together in such a way that there is
no inductive coupling, the total inductance is the sum of the individual
inductances.

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14- (Refer to Figure 3.) When more than two inductors of different inductances
are connected in parallel in a circuit, the total inductance is
*A- less than the inductance of the lowest rated inductor.
B- equal to the inductance of the highest rated inductor.
C- equal to the sum of the individual inductances.
Expl- When two or more inductors having different inductances are connected in
parallel, the total inductance is less than the inductance of the lowest rated
inductor.

15- What is the total capacitance of a certain circuit containing three capacitors
with capacitances of .25 microfarad, .03 microfarad, and .12 microfarad,
respectively?
(Note: C(T) = C(1) + C(2) + C(3))
*A- .4 uF.
B- .04 pF.
C- .04 uF.
Expl- When three capacitors are connected in parallel, their total capacitance is
the sum of the individual capacitances.
C(T) = C(1) + C(2) + C(3)
= 0.25 + 0.03 = 0.12
= 0.4 microfarad

16- Which requires the most electrical power during operation?

(Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts)
A- A 12-volt motor requiring 8 amperes.
B- Four 30-watt lamps in a 12-volt parallel circuit.
*C- Two lights requiring 3 amperes each in a 24-volt parallel system.
Expl- The 12-volt motor requires 96 watts of power. The four 30-watt lamps
require 120 watts of power. The two 24-volt, 3-amp lights require 144 watts of
power.

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17- How much power must a 24-volt generator furnish to a system which contains
the following loads?
UNIT RATING
One motor (75 percent efficient) 1/5 hp
Three position lights 20 watts each
One heating element 5 amp
One anticollision light 3 amp
(Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts)
A- 402 watts.
B- 385 watts.
*C- 450 watts.
Expl- The motor is 1/5 hp, therefore 746 watts (1hp) / 5 = 149 watts. This is the
output of the engine. It takes more energy to produce 149 watts -- find this with
the efficiency rating, 149/X = 75/100; X = 199. Therefore, the 1/5-horsepower
motor that is 75 percent efficient requires 199 watts. The three position lights
require a total of 60 watts. The heating element requires 120 watts. The
anticollision light requires 72 watts. The total power the generator must produce is
451 watts.

18- A 12-volt electric motor has 1,000 watts input and 1 horsepower output.
Maintaining the same efficiency, how much input power will a 24-volt, 1-
horsepower electric motor require?
(Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts)
*A- 1,000 watts.
B- 2,000 watts.
C- 500 watts.
Expl- The power produced by an electric motor is the product of its voltage and its
current. A 12-volt motor will require 83.3 amps of current for its 1,000 watts of
input power to produce 746 watts (1 horsepower) of output power. A 24-volt motor
operating at the same efficiency will also require 1,000 watts of input power for its
746 watts of output power, but it will need only 41.7 amps of current.

19- How many amperes will a 28-volt generator be required to supply to a circuit
containing five lamps in parallel, three of which have a resistance of 6 ohms each
and two of which have a resistance of 5 ohms each?
A- 1.11 amperes.
B- 1 ampere.
*C- 25.23 amperes.
Expl- A current of 4.67 amps flows through each of the three six-ohm lamps. And
a current of 5.6 amps flows through each of the five-ohm lamps. Since all of these
lamps are in parallel, the total current is the sum of the currents flowing through
each lamp. The total current is 25.21 amps.

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20- A 1-horsepower, 24-volt dc electric motor that is 80 percent efficient requires

932.5 watts. How much power will a 1-horsepower, 12-volt dc electric motor that
is 75 percent efficient require?
(Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts)
A- 932.5 watts.
B- 1,305.5 watts.
*C- 994.6 watts.
Expl- When we know the horsepower output and the efficiency of an electric
motor, the voltage does not enter into the computation. To find the number of
watts required, divide the wattage for the total horsepower by the decimal
equivalent of the efficiency.
746 ÷ 0.75 = 994.6 watts

21- The potential difference between two conductors which are insulated from
each other is measured in
*A- volts.
B- amperes.
C- coulombs.
Expl- The potential difference between two conductors is a measure of the
electrical pressure difference between the conductors. Electrical pressure is
measured in volts.

22- A 24-volt source is required to furnish 48 watts to a parallel circuit consisting

of four resistors of equal value. What is the voltage drop across each resistor?
A- 12 volts.
B- 6 volts.
*C- 24 volts.
Expl- Since the resistors are all in parallel across the 24-volt power source, each
resistor has the entire 24 volts dropped across it.

23- When calculating power in a reactive or inductive ac circuit, the true power is
A- more than the apparent power.
B- less than the apparent power in a reactive circuit and more than the apparent
power in an inductive circuit.
*C- less than the apparent power.
Expl- True power in an AC circuit is the product of the circuit voltage and only that
part of the current in phase with the voltage. Apparent power is the circuit voltage
multiplied by all of the current. True power is always less than the apparent power
in a reactive circuit which is any AC circuit containing either inductance or
capacitance.

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24- (Refer to Figure 4.) How much power is being furnished to the circuit?
A- 575 watts.
B- 2,875 watts.
*C- 2,645 watts.
Expl- This is a resistive circuit. The power is the product of the square of the
current times the resistance.
P = I^2 x R = 23^2 x 5 = 2,645 watts

25- (Refer to Figure 5.) What is the impedance of an ac-series circuit consisting of
an inductor with a reactance of 10 ohms, a capacitor with a reactance of 4 ohms,
and a resistor with a resistance of 8 ohms?
A- 22 ohms.
B- 5.29 ohms.
*C- 10 ohms.
Expl- The total reactance in this circuit is the difference between the inductive
reactance and the capacitive reactance. Total reactance is 10 - 4 = 6 ohms. The
impedance is the square root of the resistance squared plus the reactance
squared. This is the square root of 64 plus 36, or the square root of 100. The
circuit impedance is 10 ohms.

26- (Refer to Figure 6.) If resistor R(5) is disconnected at the junction of R(4) and
R(3) as shown, what will the ohmmeter read?
A- 2.76 ohms.
*B- 3 ohms.
C- 12 ohms.
Expl- With resistor R(5) disconnected, the ohmmeter reads the parallel resistance
of R(1) and R(2) in parallel with R(4) and R(3), which are in series. The total
resistance is found by the formula:
Rp = 1 / [1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/(R3 + R4)]

= 1 / [1/12 + 1/6 + 1/(6 + 6)]

= 3 ohms.

27- (Refer to Figure 7.) If resistor R(3) is disconnected at terminal D, what will the
ohmmeter read?
*A- Infinite resistance.
B- 10 ohms.
C- 20 ohms.
Expl- When resistor R(3) is disconnected at terminal D, it is isolated from the rest
of the circuit, and the ohmmeter will read only the resistance of R(3). Because R
(3) is open (it has a break in it), its resistance is infinite.

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28- (Refer to Figure 8.) With an ohmmeter connected into the circuit as shown,
what will the ohmmeter read?
A- 20 ohms.
B- Infinite resistance.
*C- 10 ohms.
Expl- The ohmmeter will read the resistance of R(1) and R(2) in parallel; this is 10
ohms. The open circuit (break) in resistor R(3) gives it an infinite resistance, and it
does not affect the reading of the ohmmeter.

29- (Refer to Figure 9.) How many instruments (voltmeters and ammeters) are
installed correctly?
A- Three.
B- One.
*C- Two.
Expl- The first ammeter is installed across the voltage. This is wrong; the
ammeter will burn out. The first voltmeter will measure the source voltage (the
voltage of the battery), but its polarity is wrong. It will read backward. The
voltmeter across the light bulb is installed correctly. The ammeter in series with
the light bulb and the battery is correct. It will read the current flowing through the
light bulb.

30- The correct way to connect a test voltmeter in a circuit is

A- in series with a unit.
B- between the source voltage and the load.
*C- in parallel with a unit.
Expl- A voltmeter must always be connected in a circuit in parallel with the unit
whose voltage is to be measured.

31- Which term means .001 ampere?

A- Microampere.
B- Kiloampere.
*C- Milliampere.
Expl- The metric prefix 'milli-' means one thousandth. 0.001 ampere is one
milliampere.

32- A cabin entry light of 10 watts and a dome light of 20 watts are connected in
parallel to a 30-volt source. If the voltage across the 10-watt light is measured, it
will be
*A- equal to the voltage across the 20-watt light.
B- half the voltage across the 20-watt light.
C- one-third of the input voltage.
Expl- When lights are connected in parallel across a voltage source, the voltage
across each of the lights will be the same as the voltage of the source.

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33- A 14-ohm resistor is to be installed in a series circuit carrying .05 ampere.

How much power will the resistor be required to dissipate?
A- At least .70 milliwatt.
*B- At least 35 milliwatts.
C- Less than .035 watt.
Expl- Power dissipated in a resistor is found by multiplying its resistance by the
square of the current.
P = I^2 x R = 0.05^2 x 14 = 0.035 watts.
0.035 watts is 35 milliwatts.

34- .002KV equals

A- 20 volts.
*B- 2.0 volts.
C- .2 volt.
Expl- A KV is a kilovolt, or 1,000 volts. Two thousandths (.002) of a kilovolt is
equal to 2.0 volts.

35- (Refer to Figure 10.) What is the measured voltage of the series-parallel
circuit between terminals A and B?
A- 1.5 volts.
*B- 3.0 volts.
C- 4.5 volts.
Expl- The two batteries on the left side are connected in series, and the two
batteries on the right side are connected in series. The two pairs of batteries are
connected in parallel. The series connections between terminals A and B give this
circuit a voltage of 3.0 volts.

36- A 24-volt source is required to furnish 48 watts to a parallel circuit consisting

of two resistors of equal value. What is the value of each resistor?
(Note: R(t) = E^2/P)
*A- 24 ohms.
B- 12 ohms.
C- 6 ohms.
Expl- To solve this problem, first find the total resistance of the circuit.
R(T) = E^2 ÷ P
= 24^2 ÷ 48
= 12 ohms

There are two resistors of equal value in parallel that provide this resistance,
therefore each resistor must have a resistance of twice this value, or 24 ohms.

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37- Which requires the most electrical power?

(Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts)
*A- A 1/5-horsepower, 24-volt motor which is 75 percent efficient.
B- Four 30-watt lamps arranged in a 12-volt parallel circuit.
C- A 24-volt anticollision light circuit consisting of two light assemblies which
require 3 amperes each during operation.
Expl- The 1/5-horsepower motor operating at 75 percent efficiency uses 198.93
watts of power. The four 30-watt lamps use 120 watts of power. The anticollision
light circuit uses 144 watts of power.

38- What unit is used to express electrical power?

A- Volt.
*B- Watt.
C- Ampere.
Expl- The volt is a measure of electrical pressure. The watt is a measure of
electrical power. The ampere is a measure of electrical current flow.

39- What is the operating resistance of a 30-watt light bulb designed for a 28-volt
system?
A- 1.07 ohms.
*B- 26 ohms.
C- 0.93 ohm.
Expl- A 30-watt light bulb operating in a 28-volt electrical system has a hot
resistance (operating resistance) of 26.13 ohms.
R = E^2 ÷ P
= 28^2 ÷ 30
= 26.12 omega

40- Which statement is correct when made in reference to a parallel circuit?

A- The current is equal in all portions of the circuit.
*B- The total current is equal to the sum of the currents through the individual
branches of the circuit.
C- The current in amperes can be found by dividing the EMF in volts by the sum
of the resistors in ohms.
Expl- According to Kirchhoff's current law, the current flowing in a parallel circuit is
equal to the sum of the currents flowing through each of the individual branches
of the circuit.

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41- Which of the following are commonly used as rectifiers in electrical circuits?
1. Anodes.
2. Cathodes.
3. Diodes
A- 3, 1.
B- 3, 2.
*C- 3.
Expl- Diodes are two element electronic components that act as electron check
valves. They allow electrons to pass freely in one direction but block their flow in
the opposite direction. They are used as rectifiers in electrical circuits.

42- Diodes are used in electrical power supply circuits primarily as

A- switches.
*B- rectifiers.
C- relays.
Expl- A diode (either a semiconductor diode or an electron-tube diode) is an
electron check valve. A diode allows electrons to pass in one direction, but blocks
their flow in the reverse direction. This is the action of a rectifier.

43- Transfer of electric energy from one circuit to another without the aid of
electrical connections
*A- is called induction.
B- is called capacitance.
C- can cause excessive arcing and heat, and as a result is practical for use only
with low voltages/amperages.
Expl- The continually changing current in an AC circuit causes a changing
magnetic field to cut across conductors in an adjacent circuit. When the changing
field cuts across a conductor, it induces a voltage in it. Induction allows electrical
energy to be transferred from one circuit to another without the aid of electrical
connections.

44- If three resistors of 3 ohms, 5 ohms, and 22 ohms are connected in series in
a 28-volt circuit, how much current will flow through the 3-ohm resistor?
A- 9.3 amperes.
B- 1.05 amperes.
*C- 0.93 ampere.
Expl- In a series circuit, the total resistance is the sum of the individual
resistances. In this circuit, the total resistance is 30 ohms. All of the current flows
through each resistor. Therefore, the current through each resistor is 0.93 amp.
I=E÷R
= 28 ÷ 3 + 5 + 22
= 28 ÷ 30
= 0.933 amp

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45- A circuit has an applied voltage of 30 volts and a load consisting of a 10-ohm
resistor in series with a 20-ohm resistor. What is the voltage drop across the 10-
ohm resistor?
*A- 10 volts.
B- 20 volts.
C- 30 volts.
Expl- In a series circuit, the voltage drop across each resistor is determined by its
resistance. In this circuit, the total resistance is 30 ohms, and the total voltage is
30 volts. One amp of current flows through each resistor and this gives a 10-volt
drop across the 10-ohm resistor.
E=IxR
= 1 x 10
= 10 volts

46- (Refer to Figure 11.) Find the total current flowing in the wire between points
C and D.
A- 6.0 amperes.
B- 2.4 amperes.
*C- 3.0 amperes.
Expl- The total resistance between points D-E and G-H is 8 ohms. This is the
resistance of resistors R(2) and R(3) in parallel. There is a voltage of 24 volts
across these two parallel resistors, so the current through the line between C and
D is three amps.

47- (Refer to Figure 11.) Find the voltage across the 8-ohm resistor.
A- 8 volts.
B- 20.4 volts.
*C- 24 volts.
Expl- The 8-ohm resistor, R(1), is across the full 24 volts of the battery.

48- (Refer to Figure 12.) Find the total resistance of the circuit.
A- 16 ohms.
B- 2.6 ohms.
*C- 21.2 ohms.
Expl- This problem can be solved in four steps:
1. Combine resistors R(4) and R(5) in parallel.
2. Combine resistor R(2) with R(4-5) in series.
3. Combine resistors R(2-4-5) with R(3) in parallel.
4. Combine resistors R(2-3-4-5) with R(1) in series.

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49- Which is correct in reference to electrical resistance?

A- Two electrical devices will have the same combined resistance if they are
connected in series as they will have if connected in parallel.
*B- If one of three bulbs in a parallel lighting circuit is removed, the total
resistance of the circuit will become greater.
C- An electrical device that has a high resistance will use more power than one
with a low resistance with the same applied voltage.
Expl- In a parallel electrical circuit, each bulb provides a path for current to flow.
The more paths there are, the less the circuit resistance will be. When one bulb is
removed, the circuit resistance increases.

50- What happens to the current in a voltage step-up transformer with a ratio of 1
to 4?
*A- The current is stepped down by a 1 to 4 ratio.
B- The current is stepped up by a 1 to 4 ratio.
C- The current does not change.
Expl- The power (voltage times current) in the secondary of a transformer is equal
to the power in the primary. When the voltage in the secondary is four times that
in the primary, the current in the secondary is one fourth of that in the primary.

51- (Refer to Figure 13.) Determine the total current flow in the circuit.
A- 0.2 ampere.
*B- 1.4 amperes.
C- 0.8 ampere.
Expl- The total resistance of this circuit is 8.57 ohms. The total current flowing in
this circuit is 1.4 amps.

52- (Refer to Figure 14.) The total resistance of the circuit is

A- 25 ohms.
B- 35 ohms.
*C- 17 ohms.
Expl- The total resistance can be found in two steps:
1. Combine resistances R(2), R(3), and R(4) in parallel.
2. Combine resistances R(1), R(2-3-4), and R(5) in series.

53- Which of these will cause the resistance of a conductor to decrease?

A- Decrease the length or the cross-sectional area.
*B- Decrease the length or increase the cross-sectional area.
C- Increase the length or decrease the cross-sectional area.
Expl- The resistance of a conductor varies directly as its length, inversely as its
cross-sectional area, and directly with the resistivity of its material. Either
decreasing the length or increasing the cross-sectional area of a conductor will
cause its resistance to decrease.

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54- Through which material will magnetic lines of force pass the most readily?
A- Copper.
*B- Iron.
C- Aluminum.
Expl- The permeability of a material is a measure of the ease with which lines of
magnetic force can pass through it. Iron has the highest permeability of all the
metals listed in this question.

55- A 48-volt source is required to furnish 192 watts to a parallel circuit consisting
of three resistors of equal value. What is the value of each resistor?
*A- 36 ohms.
B- 4 ohms.
C- 12 ohms.
Expl- The total resistance needed to dissipate 192 watts of electrical power from
a 48-volt source is 12 ohms.
R(T) = E^2 ÷ P
= 48^2 ÷ 192
= 12 omega

Since three resistors in parallel give 12 ohms, each resistor must have a
resistance three times this value.

R = R(T) x n
= 12 x 3
= 36 omega

56- Which is correct concerning a parallel circuit?

*A- Total resistance will be smaller than the smallest resistor.
B- Total resistance will decrease when one of the resistances is removed.
C- Total voltage drop is the same as the total resistance.
Expl- In a parallel circuit each resistor forms a path for the current to follow and
the total resistance is always smaller than that of the smallest resistor.

57- The voltage drop in a circuit of known resistance is dependent on

A- the voltage of the circuit.
B- only the resistance of the conductor and does not change with a change in
either voltage or amperage.
*C- the amperage of the circuit.
Expl- The voltage drop across a circuit is determined by two things: the resistance
of the conductor and the amount of current flowing through it (the amperage). In
this question, the resistance of the circuit is fixed; therefore, the voltage drop is
determined by the amperage in the circuit.

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58- A thermal switch, or thermal protector, as used in an electric motor, is

designed to
A- close the integral fan circuit to allow cooling of the motor.
*B- open the circuit in order to allow cooling of the motor.
C- reroute the circuit to ground.
Expl- A thermal switch is another name for a built-in thermal circuit breaker. This
is a circuit protection device that opens the circuit when the windings of the motor
get too hot. If the motor overheats for any reason, the thermal switch will open the
power circuit to the motor and allow the motor to cool.

59- (Refer to Figure 15.) With the landing gear retracted, the red indicator light will
not come on if an open occurs in wire
*A- No. 19.
B- No. 7.
C- No. 17.
Expl- With the landing gear retracted, the red indicator light will not come on if
there is an open in wire No. 19. Wire No. 19 supplies power from the bus to the
red indicator light, through the up-limit switch and through wire No. 8. Wire No. 7
supplies power to the red indicator light for the press-to-test circuit. Wire No. 17
supplies power to the green indicator light for its press-to-test circuit.

60- (Refer to Figure 15.) The No. 7 wire is used to

*A- close the PUSH-TO-TEST circuit.
B- open the UP indicator light circuit when the landing gear is retracted.
C- close the UP indicator light circuit when the landing gear is retracted.
Expl- Wire No. 7 supplies power to both the red and green indicator lights from
the 5-amp circuit breaker. When either of the press-to-test lamps is pushed, the
circuit is completed to ground, allowing the lamp to light up as long as it remains
pressed. Press-to-test lamps are used to allow the pilot to ascertain that the bulb
in the lamp is good.

61- (Refer to Figure 15.) When the landing gear is down, the green light will not
come on if an open occurs in wire
A- No. 7.
*B- No. 6.
C- No. 17.
Expl- The green light will not come on when the landing gear is down if there is an
open in wire No. 6. (Note: The switches in Figure 15 are shown in the position for
the gear down and the airplane on the ground.) Wire No. 7 supplies power to both
the red and green indicator lights from the 5-amp circuit breaker for the push-to-
test circuit. Wire No. 17 supplies power to the green indicator light for its push-to-
test circuit.

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62- (Refer to Figure 16.) What will be the effect if the PCO relay fails to operate
when the left-hand tank is selected?
A- The fuel pressure crossfeed valve will not open.
B- The fuel tank crossfeed valve open light will illuminate.
*C- The fuel pressure crossfeed valve open light will not illuminate.
Expl- Relay PCO provides 24-volt DC power from the bus through a 5-amp circuit
breaker to the Fuel Pressure Crossfeed Valve Open caution warning light in the
cockpit. If relay PCO fails to operate, contacts 13 will not complete the circuit and
the light will not illuminate, but the rest of the system will operate normally.

63- (Refer to Figure 16.) The TCO relay will operate if 24-volts dc is applied to the
bus and the fuel tank selector is in the
A- right-hand tank position.
*B- crossfeed position.
C- left-hand tank position.
Expl- The fuel-selector switch must be in the Crossfeed (X-Feed) position for the
relay TCO to close contacts 14. When the tank selector is put in the X-Feed
position, contacts 17 of relay FCF close, and current flows from the 24-volt DC
bus, through a five-amp circuit breaker, into the 'open' coils of the fuel tank X-feed
valve motor. When the motor opens this valve, contacts 19 close and current
flows to relay TCO closing contacts 14.

64- (Refer to Figure 16.) With power to the bus and the fuel selector switched to
the right-hand tank, how many relays in the system are operating?
*A- Three.
B- Two.
C- Four.
Expl- When the fuel selector switch is in the right-hand tank position and power is
supplied from the bus, three relays (RTS, PCO, and TCC) will actuate. Current
flowing through the fuel-selector switch energizes the coil for relay RTS. This
closes contacts 8 and opens contacts 7. Current from the bus flows through
closed contacts 5 of relay LTS, through contacts 8 of relay RTS that has just
closed, and through the 'open' winding of the fuel pressure X-Feed valve motor.
As soon as this motor fully opens the valve, contacts 12 close and energize relay
PCO to close contacts 13 in the circuit for the Fuel Pressure Crossfeed Valve
Open light. Current flows from the bus through the right-hand five-amp circuit
breaker and through the normally closed contacts 18 of the FCF relay, through
contacts 20 in the Fuel Tank crossfeed valve to the coil of relay TCC which opens
its contacts 16.

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65- (Refer to Figure 16.) When electrical power is applied to the bus, which relays
are energized?
*A- PCC and TCC.
B- TCC and TCO.
C- PCO and PCC.
Expl- As soon as electrical power is supplied to the 24-volt bus, two relays, PCC
and TCC, are energized. Current flows from the bus through the left-hand, five-
amp circuit breaker and through contacts 5, 7, and 9 of the relays controlled by
the fuel selector switch. It flows from contacts 9, through contacts 11 in the Fuel
Pressure X-Feed valve, to the coil of relay PCC. At the same time, current flows
through the right-hand five-amp circuit breaker, through contacts 18 and then
through contacts 20 in the Fuel Tank X-Feed valve to the coil of relay TCC.

66- (Refer to Figure 16.) Energize the circuit with the fuel tank selector switch
selected to the left-hand position. Using the schematic, identify the switches that
will change position.
A- 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15.
B- 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 13.
*C- 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16.
Expl- When power is supplied to the bus with the fuel selector switch in the left-
hand position, seven switches change their position (5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 15, and 16).
Current flows from the bus through the left-hand, five-amp circuit breaker, through
the LH Tank position of the fuel selector switch, into the coil of relay LTS. This
changes the position of switches 5 and 6.
Since current can no longer flow through switch 5, the coil of relay PCC is de-
energized and this changes the position of switch 15. Current can now flow
through switch 6 into the 'open' motor coil of the fuel-pressure X-Feed valve.
When this valve is open, switches 11 and 12 change their position. Current now
flows through switch 12 to the coil of relay PCO. This closes switch 13.
At the same time all of this is happening, current is flowing from the right-hand,
five-amp circuit breaker, through switches 18 and 20, to the coil of relay TCC.
When relay TCC is energized, it changes the position of switch 16.

67- (Refer to Figure 17.) Which of the components is a potentiometer?

A- 5
*B- 3
C- 11
Expl- The component identified as 5 is a variable capacitor. The component
identified as 3 is a potentiometer. The component identified as 11 is an inductor
(choke).

68- (Refer to Figure 17.) The electrical symbol represented at number 5 is a

variable
A- inductor.
B- resistor.
*C- capacitor.
Expl- An inductor is shown by symbol 11. A variable resistor (potentiometer) is
shown by symbol 3. A variable capacitor is shown by symbol 5.
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69- (Refer to Figure 18.) When the landing gears are up and the throttles are
retarded, the warning horn will not sound if an open occurs in wire
*A- No. 4.
B- No. 2.
C- No. 9.
Expl- Wire No. 4 is in the landing gear warning horn ground circuit. If it is open,
the warning horn cannot sound when the landing gears are up and the throttles
are retarded. Wire No. 2 is in the red warning-light circuit and not in the warning
horn circuit. Wire No. 9 is in the green light circuit.

70- (Refer to Figure 18.) The control valve switch must be placed in the neutral
position when the landing gears are down to
A- permit the test circuit to operate.
*B- prevent the warning horn from sounding when the throttles are closed.
C- remove the ground from the green light.
Expl- If the control-valve switch were not in the neutral position, as shown here,
the landing gear warning horn would sound when either throttle is closed and
both landing gears are down. The ground for the horn would be supplied through
wire 6, the closed throttle switch, wires 5 and 10, the control valve switch, wire 11,
the right gear switch, wire 3, the left gear switch, and wire 14 to ground.

71- (Refer to Figure 19.) Under which condition will a ground be provided for the
warning horn through both gear switches when the throttles are closed?
A- Right gear up and left gear down.
B- Both gears up and the control valve out of neutral.
*C- Left gear up and right gear down.
Expl- A ground for the landing gear warning horn is provided through both of the
gear switches only when the right landing gear is down and the left landing gear
is up. Ground current from the warning horn flows through wire 11, through a
closed throttle switch, through wire 12, through the left gear switch in its UP
position, through wire 5, through the right gear switch in its DOWN position, to
ground.

72- (Refer to Figure 19.) When the throttles are retarded with only the right gear
down, the warning horn will not sound if an open occurs in wire
*A- No. 5.
B- No. 13.
C- No. 6.
Expl- Wire 5 is in the landing gear warning horn ground circuit. If there is an open
in this wire, the warning horn cannot get a ground when the right landing gear is
down and the left gear is not down. Wire 13 is not in the warning horn circuit if the
left landing gear is not down. Wire 6 is in the warning horn test circuit.

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73- (Refer to Figure 19.) When the landing gears are up and the throttles are
retarded, the warning horn will not sound if an open occurs in wire
A- No. 5.
B- No. 7.
*C- No. 6.
Expl- Wire 6 is in the ground circuit for the landing gear warning horn. The horn
will not sound if there is an open in this wire when the throttles are retarded and
the landing gears are up. Wire 5 is not in the warning horn ground circuit when
the right landing gear is up. Wire 7 is not in the warning horn ground circuit.

74- When referring to an electrical circuit diagram, what point is considered to be

at zero voltage?
A- The circuit breaker.
B- The switch.
*C- The ground reference.
Expl- The ground reference, shown on a schematic diagram as a triangular-
shaped series of parallel lines, is the point considered to be at zero voltage. All
voltages, both positive and negative, are measured from this ground reference.

75- What is the purpose of the ground symbol used in electrical circuit diagrams?
A- To show that there is common bus for connection of the source of electrical
energy to the load.
B- To show the source of electrical energy for the load.
*C- To show that there is a return path for the current between the source of
electrical energy and the load.
Expl- The ground symbol used on electrical schematic diagrams indicates that
there is a return path for the current between the source of electrical energy and
the load.

76- (Refer to Figure 20.) Troubleshooting an open circuit with a voltmeter as

shown in this circuit will
A- permit current to flow and illuminate the lamp.
B- create a low resistance path and the current flow will be greater than normal.
*C- permit the battery voltage to appear on the voltmeter.
Expl- An open in the resistor will cause an infinite resistance. No current can flow
in the circuit. Since no current flows, there is no voltage drop across the switch or
the lamp, and the entire battery voltage is read on the voltmeter.

77- (Refer to Figure 21.) Which symbol represents a variable resistor?

*A- 2
B- 1
C- 3
Expl- 1 is a tapped resistor.
2 is a variable resistor (rheostat). This is not the most widely used symbol as it
can be used only for a rheostat (a variable resistor with only two connections) and
not for a potentiometer.
3 is a tapped resistor -- tapped at two places.
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78- In a P-N-P transistor application, the solid state device is turned on when the
*A- base is negative with respect to the emitter.
B- base is positive with respect to the emitter.
C- emitter is negative with respect to the base.
Expl- A P-N-P transistor conducts between the emitter and collector (is turned on)
when a small amount of current flows into the base. This current flows when the
emitter-base junction is forward biased. It is forward biased when the base is
negative with respect to the emitter.

79- In an N-P-N transistor application, the solid state device is turned on when the
A- emitter is positive with respect to the base.
B- base is negative with respect to the emitter.
*C- base is positive with respect to the emitter.
Expl- An N-P-N transistor conducts between the emitter and collector (is turned
on) when a small amount of current flows from the base. This current flows when
the emitter-base junction is forward biased. It is forward biased when the base is
positive with respect to the emitter.

80- Typical application for zener diodes is as

A- full-wave rectifiers.
B- half-wave rectifiers.
*C- voltage regulators.
Expl- A zener diode is a special type of semiconductor diode that is designed to
operate with current flowing through it in its reverse direction. When a specific
amount of inverse voltage is applied between the cathode and anode, the diode
breaks down and conducts in its reverse direction. This principle is used as the
voltage-sensing element in a voltage regulator.

81- (Refer to Figure 22.) Which illustration is correct concerning bias application
and current (positive charge) flow?
*A- 1
B- 2
C- 3
Expl- In 1, the base of this N-P-N transistor is positive with respect to the emitter
(the emitter-base junction is forward biased). Base-emitter current flows and
therefore collector emitter current flows as is shown by the current-flow arrow. In
2, the base and emitter of this N-P-N transistor have the same polarity and no
emitter-base current flows. There is no flow between the emitter and the collector.
In 3, the base and emitter of this P-N-P transistor have the same polarity, and no
emitter-base current flows. There is no flow between the emitter and the collector.

82- Forward biasing of a solid state device will cause the device to
A- conduct via zener breakdown.
*B- conduct.
C- turn off.
Expl- When a solid-state device such as a diode is forward biased, the N-material
is negative with respect to the P-material. A forward-biased device will conduct.

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83- (Refer to Figure 23.) If an open occurs at R(1), the light

A- cannot be turned on.
B- will not be affected.
*C- cannot be turned off.
Expl- If there is an open circuit in R(1), the base and the collector will have the
same voltage. The base current will be maximum, and the light cannot be turned
off.

84- (Refer to Figure 23.) If R(2) sticks in the up position, the light will
*A- be on full bright.
B- be very dim.
C- not illuminate.
Expl- An N-P-N transistor circuit such as this conducts the maximum amount of
current between the emitter and collector (the lamp is burning brightest) when the
maximum amount of current is flowing from the base. This occurs when the base
is most positive with respect to the emitter. This would be the case if R(2) were
stuck in the up position.

85- (Refer to Figure 24.) Which statement concerning the depicted logic gate is
true?
A- Any input being 1 will produce a 0 output.
*B- Any input being 1 will produce a 1 output.
C- All inputs must be 1 to produce a 1 output.
Expl- This is an OR gate. Any time there is a 1 on any of the inputs, there will be a
1 on the output.

86- (Refer to Figure 25.) In a functional and operating circuit, the depicted logic
gate's output will be 0
A- only when all inputs are 0.
B- when all inputs are 1.
*C- when one or more inputs are 0.
Expl- This is an AND gate. Any time one or more of the inputs do not have a 1 on
them (have a 0 on them), the output will be 0. For the output to be 1, all of the
inputs must be 1.

87- (Refer to Figure 26.) Which of the logic gate output conditions is correct with
respect to the given inputs?
A- 1
*B- 2
C- 3
Expl- These are EXCLUSIVE OR gates. There will be a 1 on the output when
one, and only one, input has a 1 on it. View 1 is incorrect. It has a 1 on both
inputs so the output should be 0. View 2 is correct. Only one of the inputs has a 1
on it and the output is a 1. View 3 is incorrect. It has a 1 on one of its inputs, but
the output is shown to be 0.

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88- A lead-acid battery with 12 cells connected in series (no-load voltage = 2.1
volts per cell) furnishes 10 amperes to a load of 2-ohms resistance. The internal
resistance of the battery in this instance is
*A- 0.52 ohm.
B- 2.52 ohms.
C- 5.0 ohms.
Expl- This battery has a no-load voltage of 12 x 2.1 = 25.2 volts. When it supplies
10 amperes to a 2-ohm load, the loaded voltage is 10 x 2 = 20 volts. The voltage
dropped across its internal resistance is 25.2 - 20.0 = 5.2 volts. The internal
resistance of the battery is found by dividing the voltage dropped across it by the
load current. 5.2 ÷ 10 = 0.52 ohms.

89- If electrolyte from a lead-acid battery is spilled in the battery compartment,

which procedure should be followed?
A- Apply boric acid solution to the affected area followed by a water rinse.
B- Rinse the affected area thoroughly with clean water.
*C- Apply sodium bicarbonate solution to the affected area followed by a water
rinse.
Expl- The electrolyte in a lead-acid battery is a solution of sulfuric acid and water.
If any is spilled in the battery compartment, it should be neutralized with a solution
of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water and the area rinsed with fresh
water.

90- Which statement regarding the hydrometer reading of a lead-acid storage

battery electrolyte is true?
*A- The hydrometer reading does not require a temperature correction if the
electrolyte temperature is 80°F.
B- A specific gravity correction should be added to the hydrometer reading if the
electrolyte temperature is below 59°F.
C- The hydrometer reading will give a true indication of the capacity of the battery
regardless of the electrolyte temperature.
Expl- When testing the specific gravity of the electrolyte of a lead-acid battery, the
temperature must be taken into consideration. No correction is necessary when
the electrolyte temperature is between 70°F and 90°F. A correction of 0.4 should
be added to the specific gravity reading for each 10° above 80°F, and 0.4 should
be subtracted from the specific gravity reading for each 10° below 80°F.

91- A fully charged lead-acid battery will not freeze until extremely low
temperatures are reached because
A- the acid is in the plates, thereby increasing the specific gravity of the solution.
*B- most of the acid is in the solution.
C- increased internal resistance generates sufficient heat to prevent freezing.
Expl- When a lead-acid battery is charged, the sulfate radicals from both plates
join with hydrogen atoms from the water in the electrolyte and form sulfuric acid.
Sulfuric acid has a much lower freezing point than water, and the electrolyte in a
fully charged battery has a freezing point much lower than that of the electrolyte
in a discharged battery.

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92- What determines the amount of current which will flow through a battery while
it is being charged by a constant voltage source?
A- The total plate area of the battery.
*B- The state-of-charge of the battery.
C- The ampere-hour capacity of the battery.
Expl- When a battery is charged by the constant-voltage method, a voltage
somewhat higher than the open-circuit voltage of the battery is placed across the
battery terminals. When the battery is in a low state of charge, its voltage is low
and the constant-voltage charger will put a large amount of current into it. As the
charge continues, the battery voltage rises and the current going into the battery
decreases. When the battery is fully charged, only enough current flows into it to
compensate for the power lost in its internal resistance.

93- Which of the following statements is/are generally true regarding the charging
of several aircraft batteries together?
1. Batteries of different voltages (but similar capacities) can be connected in
series with each other across the charger, and charged using the constant current
method.
2. Batteries of different ampere-hour capacity and same voltage can be
connected in parallel with each other across the charger, and charged using the
constant voltage method.
3. Batteries of the same voltage and same ampere-hour capacity must be
connected in series with each other across the charger, and charged using the
constant current method.
A- 3
B- 2 and 3.
*C- 1 and 2.
Expl- Batteries having different voltages, but similar capacity can be connected in
series and charged by the constant-current method. Batteries having the same
voltage but different ampere-hour capacity can be connected in parallel and
charged at the same time, if they are charged by the constant-voltage method.

94- The method used to rapidly charge a nickel-cadmium battery utilizes

A- constant current and constant voltage.
B- constant current and varying voltage.
*C- constant voltage and varying current.
Expl- Nickel-cadmium batteries can be charged rapidly by using a constant-
current method (constant voltage and varying current).

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95- The purpose of providing a space underneath the plates in a lead acid
battery's cell container is to
*A- prevent sediment buildup from contacting the plates and causing a short
circuit.
B- allow for convection flow of the electrolyte in order to provide for cooling of the
plates.
C- ensure that the electrolyte quantity ratio to the number of plates and plate area
is adequate.
Expl- There is a space left below the plates in a lead acid battery cell to allow for
the accumulation of sediment, thus preventing the sediment from coming in
contact with the plates and causing a short circuit.

96- Which condition is an indication of improperly torqued cell link connections of

a nickel-cadmium battery?
A- Light spewing at the cell caps.
B- Toxic and corrosive deposits of potassium carbonate crystals.
*C- Heat or burn marks on the hardware.
Expl- Nickel-cadmium batteries are made differently from lead-acid batteries in
that the individual cells are removable and are connected together with metal
straps secured to the tops of the cells with nuts. If the cell-link connections are not
properly torqued, they will cause a high-resistance path for the current. They will
become overheated and will show burn marks.

97- The presence of any small amount of potassium carbonate deposits on the
top of nickel-cadmium battery cells in service is an indication of
*A- normal operation.
B- excessive gassing.
C- plate sulfation.
Expl- When a nickel-cadmium battery is fully charged, the battery becomes hot
and the electrolyte bubbles. This causes some of the electrolyte to spew out of
the top of the cell through the cell vent. When the water evaporates from the
spewed-out electrolyte, it leaves a deposit of potassium carbonate, a white
powder.

98- What is the likely result of servicing and charging nickel-cadmium and lead
acid batteries together in the same service area?
A- Lowered amp-hour capacities, for both types of batteries.
B- Reduced battery service life for both types of batteries.
*C- Contamination of both types of batteries.
Expl- The chemistry of lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries is incompatible.
Electrolyte from one type of battery will contaminate the other. For this reason,
battery shops keep the two types of batteries separated. Separate charging
systems, cleaning facilities, and installation tools should be used for each type of
battery.

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99- The electrolyte of a nickel-cadmium battery is the lowest when the battery is
A- being charged.
*B- in a discharged condition.
C- under a heavy load condition.
Expl- As a nickel-cadmium battery becomes discharged, some of the electrolyte is
absorbed by the plates when the battery is fully discharged, its electrolyte level is
the lowest.

100- The electrolyte of a nickel cadmium battery is highest when the battery is
*A- in a fully charged condition.
B- in a discharged condition.
C- under a no-load condition.
Expl- As a nickel-cadmium battery is discharged, the plates absorb some of the
electrolyte and the electrolyte level is lowered. As the battery is charged, the
plates give up some of the electrolyte. The level of the electrolyte is highest when
the battery is in a fully charged condition.

101- The end-of-charge voltage of a 19-cell nickel-cadmium battery, measured

while still on charge,
A- must be 1.2 to 1.3 volts per cell.
B- must be 1.4 volts per cell.
*C- depends upon its temperature and the method used for charging.
Expl- The end-of-charge voltage, measured while the cell is still on charge,
depends upon its temperature and the method used for charging it. A cell of a 19-
cell battery being charged at room temperature at 28.5-volt constant voltage
would read about 1.5 volts at the end of charge; at a 27.5-volt constant-voltage
condition, the cell would read about 1.45 volts. Under constant-current charging
conditions, this value would depend upon temperature and charge current; at the
end of seven hours charging at the five-hour rate, the voltage of a cell would be
about 1.58 volts, at 75°F.

102- Nickel-cadmium batteries which are stored for a long period of time will show
a low liquid level because
A- electrolyte evaporates through the vents.
B- of current leakage from individual cells.
*C- electrolyte becomes absorbed into the plates.
Expl- If a nickel-cadmium battery is stored for a long period of time, some of the
electrolyte in the cells will be absorbed into the plates, and the level will drop. The
electrolyte level will rise when the battery is given a freshening charge before it is
put into service.

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103- How can the state-of-charge of a nickel-cadmium battery be determined?

A- By measuring the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
*B- By a measured discharge.
C- By the level of the electrolyte.
Expl- The specific gravity of the electrolyte of a nickel-cadmium battery does not
change as the state-of-charge changes. The voltage of a nickel-cadmium battery
remains relatively constant as its state-of-charge changes. The only way to know
for sure the amount of charge a nickel-cadmium battery has in it (its state-of-
charge) is to completely discharge it and then to put back into it a known number
of ampere-hours of charge.

104- What may result if water is added to a nickel-cadmium battery when it is not
fully charged?
A- Excessive electrolyte dilution.
*B- Excessive spewing is likely to occur during the charging cycle.
C- No adverse effects since water may be added anytime.
Expl- The level of the electrolyte in a nickel-cadmium cell changes as it is
discharged and charged. The level is lowest when the cell is discharged and
highest at the end of the charging cycle.
If water is added to a cell when some of the electrolyte has been absorbed into
the plates, the level will be too high when the cell is fully charged. Some of this
excess liquid will spew out of the cell when it is near the end of its charge cycle.

105- In nickel-cadmium batteries, a rise in cell temperature

A- causes an increase in internal resistance.
*B- causes a decrease in internal resistance.
C- increases cell voltage.
Expl- One of the desirable features of a nickel-cadmium battery is its low internal
resistance which gives it the ability to discharge at a high rate and to accept a
high rate of charge. The voltage and internal resistance of a nickel-cadmium cell
vary inversely as the temperature. When the cell temperature increases, the
voltage and internal resistance both decrease. This allows the battery to accept
an excessive amount of charging current which produces more heat and can
cause a thermal runaway.

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106- Which of the following best describes the contributing factors to thermal
runaway in a nickel-cadmium battery installed in an aircraft?
A- High internal resistance intensified by high cell temperatures and a high
current discharge/charge rate in a constant potential (voltage) charging system.
B- Low internal resistance intensified by high cell temperatures and a high voltage
discharge/charge rate in a constant current charging system.
*C- Low internal resistance intensified by high cell temperatures and a high
current discharge/charge rate in a constant potential (voltage) charging system.
Expl- One of the problems with a nickel-cadmium battery is the danger of a
thermal runaway. When the center cells of the battery become overheated, their
resistance decreases and allows more current to flow. This increased current
causes additional heating and further decreased resistance. This condition can
continue until the battery is destroyed and a fire hazard is created. Thermal
runaway occurs during a high current discharge/charge rate in a constant
potential charging system.

107- When a charging current is applied to a nickel cadmium battery, the cells
emit gas
*A- toward the end of the charging cycle.
B- throughout the charging cycle.
C- especially if the electrolyte level is high.
Expl- Gassing occurs in the cells of a nickel-cadmium battery at the end of the
charging cycle when all of the oxygen has been removed from the negative plate.
This gassing is caused by the decomposition of the electrolyte.

108- (Refer to Figure 2.) What is the total capacitance of a circuit containing three
capacitors in parallel with capacitances of .02 microfarad, .05 microfarad, and .10
microfarad, respectively?
*A- .170 uF.
B- 0.125 pF.
C- .0125 uF.
Expl- You do not need to refer to Figure 2 to answer this questio. Instead, use the
formula Ct = C1 + C2 + C3. When capacitors are connected together in parallel,
the plate area of all the capacitors add together and the total capacitance is the
sum of the individual capacitances. .02 + .05 + .10 = .170 uF.

109- What will a voltmeter read if properly connected across a closed switch in a
circuit with electrical power on?
A- Voltage drop in the component(s) the switch is connected to.
B- System voltage.
*C- Zero voltage.
Expl- When a voltmeter is connected across a closed switch in perfect condition
or a good fuse, it will read zero voltage. A voltage drop of up to 0.2 volts is
acceptable with maximum circuit current flow through the switch.

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110- In a sectional view drawing, what sections illustrate particular parts of an

object?
*A- Removed.
B- Revolved.
C- Half.
Expl- A removed section illustrates particular parts of an object. It is similar to
revolved sections, except it is placed at one side and, to bring out pertinent
details, often drawn to a larger scale than the main view on which it is indicated.

111- Convert farads to microfarads by

*A- multiplying farads by 10 to the power of 6
B- multiplying picofarads by 10 to the power of 6
C- multiplying microfarads by 10 to the power of 6
Expl- Each farad is equal to 10^6 microfarads. Example: 2 farads is equal to 2 x
10^6 (2,000,000) microfarads.

112- Convert farads to picofarads by:

*A- multiplying farads by 10 to the power of 12.
B- multiplying microfarads by 10 to the power of -12.
C- multiplying picofarads by 10 to the power of 12.
Expl- Each farad is equal to 10^12 picofarads. Example: 2 farads is equal to 2 x
10^12 (2,000,000,000) picofarads.

113- Which effect does not apply to the movement of electrons flowing in a
conductor?
A- Magnetic energy.
B- Thermal energy.
*C- Static energy.
Expl- Current flowing through a conductor produces a magnetic field and also
dissipates thermal energy.

114- What is the basic unit of electrical quantity?

A- Electromotive Force.
B- Ampere.
*C- Coulomb.
Expl- The coulomb is the basic unit of electrical quantity. 1 coulomb is equal to
6.28 X 10^18 electrons.

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115- What is the opposition to the flow of AC produced by a magnetic field with
generated back voltage (EMF) called?
*A- Inductive reactance.
B- Capacitive reactance.
C- Mutual inductance.
Expl- Alternating current is in a constant state of change; the effects of the
magnetic fields are a continuously inducted voltage opposition to the current in
the circuit. This opposition is called inductive reactance, symbolized by XL, and is
measured in ohms just as resistance is measured. Inductance is the property of a
circuit to oppose any change in current and it is measured in henries. Inductive
reactance is a measure of how much the countering EMF in the circuit will oppose
current variations.

116- Electrostatic fields are also known as

*A- Dielectric fields.
B- Electrostatic fields.
C- Static fields.
Expl- A field of force exists around a charged body. This is an electrostatic field
(sometimes called a dielectric field) and it is represented by lines that extend in all
directions from the charged body which terminate where there is an equal and
opposite charge.

117- In a parallel circuit with three 6-ohms resistors across a 12-volt battery, what
is the total current (It) value in the circuit?
A- 2 amps.
*B- 6 amps.
C- 12 amps.
Expl- The total resistance of this circuit is 2 ohms. The total current flowing in this
circuit is 6 amps.

118- In a parallel circuit with four 6-ohm resistors across a 24-volt battery, what is
the total voltage across resistor-three (VR3) in the circuit?
A- 6 volts.
B- 18 volts.
*C- 24 volts.
Expl- In a parallel circuit the source or battery voltage is applied to each of the
individual resistors.

119- Which of the following logic gates will provide an active high out only when
all inputs are different?
A- XNOR.
B- NAND.
*C- XOR.
Expl- The output of the XOR (Exclusive OR) gate will only be at an active high
when one and only one of the two inputs is high. If both inputs are low, or both
inputs are high, then the output of the gate will be low.

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120- Which of the following best describes the operating principal in a nickel-
cadmium battery installed in an aircraft?
A- At full charge, the electrolyte will be at its lowest level and should be filled.
*B- To completely charge a nickel-cadmium battery, some gassing must take
place; thus, some water will be used.
C- When positive plates slowly give up oxygen, which is regained by the negative
plates, the battery is charging.
Expl- Toward the end of the charging cycle, the cells emit gas. This will also occur
if the cells are overcharged. This gas is caused by decomposition of the water in
the electrolyte into hydrogen at the negative plates and oxygen at the positive
plates. To completely charge a nickel-cadmium battery, some gassing, however
slight, must take place; thus, some water will be used.

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