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Type of resistors

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  • Q1
    What does the color code Brown-Black-Red indicate in a 4-band resistor?
    12 kilohms
    120 ohms
    1.2 kilohms
    10 ohms
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the tolerance of a resistor with a color code of Yellow-Violet-Red-Gold?
    5%
    10%
    2%
    1%
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of a resistor in an electrical circuit?
    To store electrical energy
    To limit or control the amount of current flowing in a circuit
    To generate electricity
    To convert AC to DC
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the tolerance of a resistor with a color code of Green-Blue-Brown-Gold?
    10%
    1%
    5%
    0.1%
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the color code Orange-Orange-Brown indicate in a 4-band resistor?
    33 kilohms
    3.3 kilohms
    330 ohms
    3.3 ohms
    30s
  • Q6
    What does the color code Green-Blue-Gold indicate in a 4-band resistor?
    56 kilohms
    5.6 kilohms
    560 ohms
    56 ohms
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the tolerance of a resistor with a color code of Red-Orange-Black-silver?
    5%
    0.1%
    10%
    1%
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the direction of current in a simple DC circuit?
    non-directional
    multi-directional
    bi-directional
    uni-directional
    30s
  • Q9
    Which component is commonly used to control the amount of current in a DC circuit?
    capacitor
    inductor
    diode
    resistor
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the symbol for a direct current (DC) source in a circuit diagram?
    A circle with a plus sign inside
    A straight line with a dashed line underneath
    A zigzag line
    A triangle
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the unit of measurement for electric current?
    Ohm
    Watt
    Volt
    Ampere
    30s
  • Q12
    In a DC circuit, what happens to the direction of current when a battery's terminals are reversed?
    The direction of current reverses
    The current remains the same
    The voltage increases
    The current stops flowing
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the purpose of a fuse in a DC circuit?
    To store electrical energy
    To protect against excessive current
    To amplify the current
    To regulate voltage
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the difference between AC and DC currents?
    AC current and DC current have the same characteristics.
    AC current periodically changes its direction, while DC current flows in one direction.
    AC current flows in one direction, while DC current periodically changes its direction.
    AC current is constant, while DC current fluctuates.
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the symbol for a resistor in a circuit diagram?
    A straight line with a dashed line underneath
    A zigzag line
    A circle with a plus sign inside
    A triangle
    30s

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