IBEW APPRENTICESHIP TEST 1-6
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!!
- ANSWER
Any circuit in which the current is split or follows two (or more) alternative paths is
called a ? circuit. - ANSWERParallel
Any circuit in which the same current flows through all components is a ? circuit. -
ANSWERSeries
To solve unknown values in a combination circuit, use series circuit rules for those
sections of the circuit that are connected in series, and parallel circuit rules for those
sections connected in parallel. - ANSWERTrue
In a series circuit, the ? is the same at any point in the circuit. - ANSWERCurrent
In a series circuit, the total resistance is ? . - ANSWERthe sum of the individual
resistances
In a ? circuit, the sum of the voltage drops of the individual resistors must equal the
applied voltage. - ANSWERSeries
In a ? circuit, the total current is the sum of the current through all of the circuit paths.
- ANSWERParallel
In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is ? . - ANSWERequal to the reciprocal of the
sum of the reciprocals of the branch resistances
When it is difficult to recognize which parts of a combination circuit are series
connected and which are parallel connected, it is often necessary to ? . -
ANSWERredraw the circuit
In reducing series-parallel circuits to their simplest form, the equivalent circuit is
usually represented by a single resistor that is connected in parallel with the voltage
source. - ANSWERFalse
One of the basic steps in reducing a combination circuit to its simplest form is to ? . -
ANSWERsubstitute the equivalent values from each simple parallel or series circuit
into the original circuit
Ohm's Law will apply regardless of whether the circuit is a series, parallel, or
combination circuit. - ANSWERTrue
In a series circuit, the ? is the same at any point in the circuit. - ANSWERCurrent
, In a series circuit, the total resistance is the reciprocal of the individual resistances. -
ANSWERFalse
In a series circuit, the sum of the voltage drops of the individual resistors must equal
the applied voltage. - ANSWERTrue
In a parallel circuit, the ? across any circuit branch is the same as the applied
voltage. - ANSWERVoltage
In a parallel circuit, the total current is ? . - ANSWERthe sum of the current through
all of the current paths
Three resistors of unequal value are connected in parallel. To calculate the
equivalent resistance of this group, the ? must be used. - ANSWERreciprocal
equation
Federal law does not forbid the use of profanity when using two-way radios. -
ANSWERFalse
Two-way radio conversations have an audience of only the two parties talking. -
ANSWERFalse
A two-way radio is a tool and should be used efficiently. - ANSWERTrue
Certain job situations should be given priority for radio usage and should not be
interfered with. - ANSWERTrue
The police "10" signal code that means "OK" is ? . - ANSWER10-4
Combination circuits are circuits in which both series and parallel conditions exist. -
ANSWERTrue
In parallel circuits, when the voltages applied to the branch and the branch
resistances are known, the ? for each branch can easily be calculated. -
ANSWERCurrent
By tracing the current paths through the circuit, it can be determined which resistors
are connected in series and which are connected in parallel. - ANSWERTrue
Three resistors in parallel can be reduced to a single equivalent resistor. -
ANSWERTrue
Branch-circuit currents are generally calculated by applying ? to the voltage across
the branch and the branch resistance. - ANSWEROhms law
In a series circuit, the ? is the same at any point in the circuit. - ANSWERCurrent
In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances. -
ANSWERFalse
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!!
- ANSWER
Any circuit in which the current is split or follows two (or more) alternative paths is
called a ? circuit. - ANSWERParallel
Any circuit in which the same current flows through all components is a ? circuit. -
ANSWERSeries
To solve unknown values in a combination circuit, use series circuit rules for those
sections of the circuit that are connected in series, and parallel circuit rules for those
sections connected in parallel. - ANSWERTrue
In a series circuit, the ? is the same at any point in the circuit. - ANSWERCurrent
In a series circuit, the total resistance is ? . - ANSWERthe sum of the individual
resistances
In a ? circuit, the sum of the voltage drops of the individual resistors must equal the
applied voltage. - ANSWERSeries
In a ? circuit, the total current is the sum of the current through all of the circuit paths.
- ANSWERParallel
In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is ? . - ANSWERequal to the reciprocal of the
sum of the reciprocals of the branch resistances
When it is difficult to recognize which parts of a combination circuit are series
connected and which are parallel connected, it is often necessary to ? . -
ANSWERredraw the circuit
In reducing series-parallel circuits to their simplest form, the equivalent circuit is
usually represented by a single resistor that is connected in parallel with the voltage
source. - ANSWERFalse
One of the basic steps in reducing a combination circuit to its simplest form is to ? . -
ANSWERsubstitute the equivalent values from each simple parallel or series circuit
into the original circuit
Ohm's Law will apply regardless of whether the circuit is a series, parallel, or
combination circuit. - ANSWERTrue
In a series circuit, the ? is the same at any point in the circuit. - ANSWERCurrent
, In a series circuit, the total resistance is the reciprocal of the individual resistances. -
ANSWERFalse
In a series circuit, the sum of the voltage drops of the individual resistors must equal
the applied voltage. - ANSWERTrue
In a parallel circuit, the ? across any circuit branch is the same as the applied
voltage. - ANSWERVoltage
In a parallel circuit, the total current is ? . - ANSWERthe sum of the current through
all of the current paths
Three resistors of unequal value are connected in parallel. To calculate the
equivalent resistance of this group, the ? must be used. - ANSWERreciprocal
equation
Federal law does not forbid the use of profanity when using two-way radios. -
ANSWERFalse
Two-way radio conversations have an audience of only the two parties talking. -
ANSWERFalse
A two-way radio is a tool and should be used efficiently. - ANSWERTrue
Certain job situations should be given priority for radio usage and should not be
interfered with. - ANSWERTrue
The police "10" signal code that means "OK" is ? . - ANSWER10-4
Combination circuits are circuits in which both series and parallel conditions exist. -
ANSWERTrue
In parallel circuits, when the voltages applied to the branch and the branch
resistances are known, the ? for each branch can easily be calculated. -
ANSWERCurrent
By tracing the current paths through the circuit, it can be determined which resistors
are connected in series and which are connected in parallel. - ANSWERTrue
Three resistors in parallel can be reduced to a single equivalent resistor. -
ANSWERTrue
Branch-circuit currents are generally calculated by applying ? to the voltage across
the branch and the branch resistance. - ANSWEROhms law
In a series circuit, the ? is the same at any point in the circuit. - ANSWERCurrent
In a parallel circuit, the total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances. -
ANSWERFalse
