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Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronic Components Quiz

#1

What is the unit of electric current?

Ampere
Explanation

Unit of measuring the rate of flow of electric charge.

#2

Which electronic component stores electrical charge?

Capacitor
Explanation

Stores energy in an electric field.

#3

What property of a material is measured in ohms?

Resistance
Explanation

Opposition to the flow of electric current.

#4

Which of the following is NOT a passive electronic component?

Transistor
Explanation

Acts as an active component in a circuit.

#5

Which material is commonly used as a semiconductor in electronic devices?

Silicon
Explanation

Abundantly available and easily processed.

#6

What does the acronym 'AC' stand for in the context of electricity?

Alternating Current
Explanation

Periodically changes direction.

#7

What is the formula for calculating electrical power?

P = VI
Explanation

Product of voltage and current.

#8

What does the acronym 'LED' stand for?

Light Emitting Diode
Explanation

Emits light when current passes through it.

#9

What is the function of a transistor in electronic circuits?

To amplify or switch electronic signals
Explanation

Controls the flow of current or voltage.

#10

What type of current does a battery provide?

DC
Explanation

Flows in one direction only.

#11

What does the term 'resistance' refer to in electronics?

The opposition to the flow of current
Explanation

Property of a material to impede current flow.

#12

In a series circuit, how does the total resistance compare to individual resistances?

It is equal to the sum of individual resistances
Explanation

Summation of individual resistances.

#13

What is the primary function of an integrated circuit (IC) chip?

To perform multiple functions on a single chip
Explanation

Compact integration of electronic components.

#14

What is the primary function of a resistor in a circuit?

To oppose or limit the flow of current
Explanation

Controls the flow of current.

#15

What is the SI unit of capacitance?

Farad
Explanation

Measures the ability of a system to store charge.

#16

What is the function of a diode in a circuit?

To control the flow of current
Explanation

Allows current to flow in one direction.

#17

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

To control high-power circuits with low-power signals
Explanation

Allows low-power control of high-power devices.

#18

What is the function of a thyristor in electronic circuits?

To act as a controlled switch
Explanation

Switches on or off based on control signals.

#19

What does the term 'CMOS' stand for in the context of integrated circuits?

Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
Explanation

Common semiconductor technology.

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