Breadboard Quiz

What technique was commonly used to build circuits prior to the 1960s?

• Breadboarding

• Circuit simulation

• Soldering

• Wire-wrap

What is the primary purpose of a breadboard?

• To store electronic components

• To make temporary circuits and prototyping

• To create permanent circuits

• To bake bread

What does the term 'solderless' refer to in the context of breadboards?

• No need for soldering

• No need for wires

• No need for power

• No need for components

What do the power rails on a breadboard typically indicate?

• Positive and negative sides

• Input and output connections

• Voltage and current ratings

• Component types

What is a Dual in-line Package (DIP)?

• A type of resistor

• A type of jumper wire

• A type of breadboard

• A type of integrated circuit

Why are numbers and letters marked on the rows and columns of a breadboard?

• To indicate power supply

• To label components

• To guide circuit building

• For aesthetic purposes

What is the function of binding posts on a breadboard?

• To connect to power supplies

• To hold components in place

• To connect wires to the breadboard

• To provide a ground connection

What type of power supply is commonly used in electronics labs?

• AC power supply

• Solar panel

• Benchtop power supply

• Battery pack

What materials are typically needed to build a circuit on a breadboard?

• Only a breadboard

• Light Emitting Diodes and a battery

• Only resistors

• Only wires

What is the main advantage of using a breadboard for prototyping?

• It requires no components

• It is cheaper than other methods

• It allows for easy modifications

• It is more durable