ABSA Study Guide Questions With Correct
Answers
The movement of electrons in a conductor can be measured in:
a) Amperes
b) Ohms
c) Volts
d) Watts
e) Micrometer☑️Correct Ans-a) Amperes
An electric motor has a 3/4 horse power output rating. Calculate the rating in kilowatts:
a) 0.56
b) 0.75
c) 0.70
d) 7.5
e) 1.005☑️Correct Ans-a) 0.56
The connection provided on DC motors to supply the armature with power:
a) are slip rings
,b) are field poses
c) is a rheostat
d) commutator
e) is a rotating conductor☑️Correct Ans-d) commutator
The unit for the oppostion to current flow is the:
a) volt
b) amperes
c) ohm
d) watt
e) resistance☑️Correct Ans-c) ohm
In an electric circuit protected by a single fuse the current flowing through the fuse must be:
a) Equal to the voltage in the circuit
b) Equal to the resistance in the circuit
c) All of the current in the circuit
d) Equal to the rated value of the fuse
e) 1.732 times the applied current☑️Correct Ans-d) Equal to the rated value of the fuse
Electric overloads may be due to
,1. Applying too heavy load to an electric motor
2. Lightning strike
3. A short circuit
4. Overloading a circuit with too many devices
5. Addition of circuit breakers
a) 1,2,3,4
b) 1,3,4,5
c) 1,2,5
d) 2,3,4
e) 1,3,5☑️Correct Ans-a) 1,2,3,4
Since the discovery of electrons, it has been determined that electrons are a negative charge and
flow from:
Select one:
a. positive to negative
b. north to south
c. south to north
d. a lower potential to a higher potential
e. a higher potential to a lower potential☑️Correct Ans-d
The yoke that supports the main components of the DC machine is frequently made of:
, a) Copper or brass
b) Mica and carbon
c) Copper and carbon
d) Cast steel or iron
e) Stainless steel☑️Correct Ans-d
Electrical current flow through a conductor is caused by the drift of:
a) Photons
b) Neutrons
c) Electrons
d) Proteins
e) Protons☑️Correct Ans-c
A device used to change the voltage and current from one level to another is known as:
a) Conductor
b) Resistor
c) Alternator
d) Transformer
e) Shunt☑️Correct Ans-d
Answers
The movement of electrons in a conductor can be measured in:
a) Amperes
b) Ohms
c) Volts
d) Watts
e) Micrometer☑️Correct Ans-a) Amperes
An electric motor has a 3/4 horse power output rating. Calculate the rating in kilowatts:
a) 0.56
b) 0.75
c) 0.70
d) 7.5
e) 1.005☑️Correct Ans-a) 0.56
The connection provided on DC motors to supply the armature with power:
a) are slip rings
,b) are field poses
c) is a rheostat
d) commutator
e) is a rotating conductor☑️Correct Ans-d) commutator
The unit for the oppostion to current flow is the:
a) volt
b) amperes
c) ohm
d) watt
e) resistance☑️Correct Ans-c) ohm
In an electric circuit protected by a single fuse the current flowing through the fuse must be:
a) Equal to the voltage in the circuit
b) Equal to the resistance in the circuit
c) All of the current in the circuit
d) Equal to the rated value of the fuse
e) 1.732 times the applied current☑️Correct Ans-d) Equal to the rated value of the fuse
Electric overloads may be due to
,1. Applying too heavy load to an electric motor
2. Lightning strike
3. A short circuit
4. Overloading a circuit with too many devices
5. Addition of circuit breakers
a) 1,2,3,4
b) 1,3,4,5
c) 1,2,5
d) 2,3,4
e) 1,3,5☑️Correct Ans-a) 1,2,3,4
Since the discovery of electrons, it has been determined that electrons are a negative charge and
flow from:
Select one:
a. positive to negative
b. north to south
c. south to north
d. a lower potential to a higher potential
e. a higher potential to a lower potential☑️Correct Ans-d
The yoke that supports the main components of the DC machine is frequently made of:
, a) Copper or brass
b) Mica and carbon
c) Copper and carbon
d) Cast steel or iron
e) Stainless steel☑️Correct Ans-d
Electrical current flow through a conductor is caused by the drift of:
a) Photons
b) Neutrons
c) Electrons
d) Proteins
e) Protons☑️Correct Ans-c
A device used to change the voltage and current from one level to another is known as:
a) Conductor
b) Resistor
c) Alternator
d) Transformer
e) Shunt☑️Correct Ans-d
