FREE AFCT Electronics Information Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary function of a capacitor in an electronic circuit?

Accepted Answer

To store electrical energy

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To resist the flow of current

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To amplify the electrical signal

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To convert alternating current to direct current

Question 2

A technician measures a current of 2 amperes (A) flowing through a component with a resistance of 6 ohms (Ω). According to Ohm's Law, what is the voltage across the component?

Accepted Answer

12 V

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3 V

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8 V

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0.33 V

Question 3

Which of the following materials is considered the best electrical conductor commonly used in wiring?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Rubber

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Glass

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Wood

Question 4

In a simple series circuit, three resistors are connected to a power source. If a fourth resistor is added to this series circuit, what happens to the total resistance?

Accepted Answer

It increases.

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It decreases.

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It stays the same.

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It becomes zero.

Question 5

To correctly measure the voltage drop across a single resistor in a powered circuit, how must a voltmeter be connected?

Accepted Answer

In parallel with the resistor

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In series with the resistor

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With the circuit power turned off

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Touching only one lead of the resistor

Question 6

In a standard American (ANSI) circuit schematic, which of the following components is represented by a zigzag line symbol?

Accepted Answer

A resistor

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A capacitor

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A diode

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A battery