Quiz on Electronic Components

Why do we use resistor?

• to limit the flow of current in the circuit.

• to couple the signal from one circuit to another.

• to convert Alternating Current to Direct Current.

• to amplify signal.

What is the specification given to a resistor to tell the maximum amount of power?

• current flow

• power rate of resistor

• resistance

• capacitance

Which of the following components has a unit of ohms?

• capacitor

• diode

• resistor

• transistor

Why does potentiometer commonly used to control devices?

• because it is an ordinary device

• because it is an ordinary variable resistor

• because it is used to control volume in audio equipment

• because it is an important device

How are tone, bass and intensity of sound controlled?

• by using Variable Resistor

• by using Fixed Resistor

• by using Variable Capacitor

• by using Fixed Capacitor

What type of device that has the value of resistance?

• capacitor

• diode

• resistor

• transistor

How does carbon composition resistor work?

• by reducing or restricting the electric current flow to certain level

• by using different types of fixed resistor

• by using amount of carbon added

• None of the above

What type of device that can be placed easily on a PCB and can be adjusted when needed?

• potentiometer

• trimmer resistor

• capacitor

• variable Capacitor

How can fixed resistor limit the flow of current in the circuit?

• resistor should be connected in series

• resistor should be connected in parallel

• resistor should increase its power

• resistor should be connected in both series and parallel

What type of resistor consists of solid cylindrical resistive element with embedded wire leads or metal end caps?

• carbon composition resistor

• wire wound resistor

• film type resistor

• trimmer