5.6B STAAR Released Questions

Cutting the wire at which numbered position would allow two of the lightbulbs to remain lit?

• Position 1

• Position 2

• Position 3

• Position 4

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NGSS.3-PS2-3

NGSS.4-PS3-2

Which switches must be closed for Bulb 1 to remain dark but Bulb 2 to produce light?

• Switch 1 only must be closed

• Switches 2 and 3 must be closed

• Switches 1 and 3 must be closed

• Switches 1, 2 and 3 must be closed

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

Which circuit shown will produce light when the switch is closed?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

What object can be used at Position K for the buzzer to sound when Switch K is closed?

• A power source

• An insulated wire

• Another bulb

• Another switch

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NGSS.3-PS2-3

NGSS.4-PS3-2

Which diagram shows how the student should change the circuit?

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-1

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-2

With the switches in these positions, which lights are on?

• All the lights

• Lights 1 and 2 only

• Lights 3 and 4 only

• None of the lights

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NGSS.3-PS2-3

NGSS.4-PS3-2

Which two switches can be open and still allow all of the parts to work?

• Switches 1 and 3

• Switches 1 and 4

• Switches 2 and 3

• Switches 3 and 4

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-2

NGSS.3-PS2-3

A student wants to build a circuit with four lightbulbs and one bell. The student wants to place a switch in the circuit so that only one light will still be on and the bell will still ring when the switch is opened.

Which of these circuits should the student build?

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-1

NGSS.3-5-ETS1-2

Which LEDs produce light when the switch is in the position shown?

• LEDs 1, 3 and 4 only

• LEDs 1, 2, 3 and 4

• LEDs 3 and 4 only

• LEDs 1, 3, 4, and 5

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

Which procedure would most likely allow the bulbs to light?

• Open the switch and then connect the two wires that are attached to the wood block

• Switch the positions of the two wires that are connected to the battery and then open the switch

• Move the switch closer in the circuit to the battery

• Connect the two wires that are attached to the wood block

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-2

NGSS.4-PS3-2