Battery Quiz

What is a battery?

• A device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy

• A device that converts heat energy into electrical energy

• A device that converts solar energy into electrical energy

• A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

What are the two main classifications of batteries?

• Rechargeable and Non-rechargeable

• Primary and Secondary

• Lithium and Nickel

• Alkaline and Acidic

What is the main source of electrical power in all automobiles?

• Wind Turbine

• Solar Panels

• Alternator

• Battery

What is the purpose of a lead-acid battery in vehicles?

• To provide power storage for accessories

• To supply power to the starter motor

• To damp out fluctuations of system voltage

• To act as a swamp for the engine

What is the main difference between flooded and sealed lead-acid batteries?

• Sealed batteries have higher surge current capability than flooded batteries

• Flooded batteries are maintenance-free, while sealed batteries require regular maintenance

• Sealed batteries are cheaper than flooded batteries

• Flooded batteries have free-flowing electrolyte, while sealed batteries do not

What is the purpose of VRLA batteries in vehicles?

• To allow safe evolution of gases during charging

• To act as a swamp for the engine

• To damp out fluctuations of system voltage

• To provide power storage for accessories

What is the function of a lead-acid battery in starting internal combustion engines?

• To charge the battery

• To power the air conditioning system

• To deliver high currents to the starter motor

• To supply power to the radio

What are the components of a typical lead-acid battery?

• Cells, Cell Connectors, Terminal Posts, Vents Caps

• Wires, Resistors, Capacitors, Diodes

• Cell Partitions, Electrolyte, Gel, AGM

• Case, Cover, Plates, Separators

What does it mean if a battery is under-charged?

• The battery is over-heated

• The battery is over-filled with electrolyte

• The battery is not producing enough power

• The battery is producing too much power

What could cause a battery to be over-charged?

• Low level of electrolyte

• High temperature in the engine compartment

• Defective alternator

• Loose cable connections