Ramsay Test Electrical Knowledge 3

Question 1

What is the frequency of standard AC power in the United States?

Accepted Answer

60 Hz

Answer

50 Hz

Answer

120 Hz

Answer

240 Hz

Question 2

What component stores energy in an electric field?

Accepted Answer

Capacitor

Answer

Inductor

Answer

Resistor

Answer

Transformer

Question 3

Ohm's law states that voltage equals current multiplied by what?

Accepted Answer

Resistance

Answer

Power

Answer

Capacitance

Answer

Frequency

Question 4

What does a multimeter set to the continuity setting tell you?

Accepted Answer

Whether a complete path exists between two points

Answer

The exact voltage of a source

Answer

The frequency of a signal

Answer

The power consumed

Question 5

Which type of motor is most commonly used for large industrial AC applications?

Accepted Answer

Three-phase induction motor

Answer

Brushed DC motor

Answer

Stepper motor

Answer

Universal motor

Question 6

What unit measures electric current?

Accepted Answer

Ampere

Answer

Volt

Answer

Watt

Answer

Ohm

Question 7

Why is a higher gauge number on a wire significant?

Accepted Answer

It indicates a thinner wire

Answer

It indicates a thicker wire

Answer

It indicates higher voltage rating

Answer

It indicates copper purity