Electrical Components and Current Quiz

Explore electrical components, currents, and circuits with 19 questions. Test your understanding of insulators, resistors, transistors, and more!

#1

Which of the following materials is commonly used as an insulator in electrical components?

Copper
Aluminum
Rubber
Silver
#2

What is the SI unit of electric current?

Volts
Amperes
Ohms
Watts
#3

What does the term 'AC' stand for in electrical engineering?

Alternating Current
Amperage Control
Anode Cathode
Ampere Converter
#4

Which component is commonly used to change the voltage level in a circuit?

Resistor
Transistor
Transformer
Capacitor
#5

Which of the following components is used to convert AC to DC?

Transistor
Capacitor
Diode
Inductor
#6

What is the purpose of a potentiometer in an electrical circuit?

To measure current
To vary resistance
To amplify signals
To store energy
#7

Which type of electrical component is primarily used to control the flow of current in a circuit?

Resistor
Inductor
Transistor
Switch
#8

Which of the following components is used to store electrical charge in a circuit?

Resistor
Inductor
Capacitor
Diode
#9

What is the function of a transistor in an electrical circuit?

To amplify or switch electronic signals
To regulate voltage
To store electrical charge
To convert AC to DC
#10

In a series circuit, how does adding more resistors affect the total resistance?

Increases
Decreases
Stays the same
Becomes infinite
#11

What is the main function of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

To limit current
To store energy
To amplify signals
To regulate voltage
#12

Which law states that the voltage across a closed loop is equal to the sum of the voltages across each component in the loop?

Ohm's Law
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
Kirchhoff's Current Law
Faraday's Law
#13

What type of material is typically used as a semiconductor in electronics?

Silicon
Copper
Aluminum
Gold
#14

Which of the following is NOT a passive electrical component?

Resistor
Diode
Transistor
Capacitor
#15

What is the purpose of a flyback diode in a circuit?

To regulate current
To protect against voltage spikes
To amplify signals
To control frequency
#16

What is the unit of electrical resistance?

Ampere
Ohm
Watt
Volt
#17

What happens to the resistance of a conductor as its temperature increases?

Increases
Decreases
Remains constant
Becomes zero
#18

Which law states that the total current entering a junction in a circuit is equal to the total current leaving the junction?

Ohm's Law
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
Kirchhoff's Current Law
Faraday's Law
#19

Which of the following materials is typically used as a core in an electromagnet?

Copper
Aluminum
Iron
Silver

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