Basic Electricity Review - Automotive Electrical Systems

The battery operates the lights, accessories and other electrical systems when the engine is

• starting

• off

• running

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Batteries that can be recharged are

• wet cells

• dry cells

• secondary cells

• primary cells

An automotive battery has how many cells?

• two

• four

• six

• eight

The acid inside of a battery mixes with _______________ to create a charge.

• lead

• iron

• carbon

• aluminum

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

The ability of a battery to deliver current at 32 degrees is its_________________

• cold cranking amps

• cranking amps

• reserve capacity

• ampere hours

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NGSS.HS-PS1-4

NGSS.HS-PS1-5

The time a vehicle can be driven after the charging system fails is its

• cranking amps

• cold cranking amps

• ampere hours

• reserve capacity

The filament in this device melts when it exceeds its current rating.

• relay

• fusible link

• circuit breaker

• fuse

A location where a fuse block can be found in an automobile

• trunk

• back seat

• under the hood

• between the front seats

Which function on a multimeter is used to check if fuses are working?

• current

• continuity

• resistance

• voltage

This component allows a small current flow to control a higher current circuit.

• fuse

• circuit breaker

• relay

• fusible link