Automotive Technology Electrical Midterm UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Automotive Technology Electrical Midterm
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
which is a basic element of electricity is also described as "electrical pressure" ? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. Current
B. Capacitance.
C. Resistance.
D. Voltage


D. Voltage


Technician A says that an electrical short circuit causes excess current flow. Technician B says a
short causes excess resistance to develop. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER - A. A
only
B. B only.
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B


A. A only


Which of the following statements about a series circuit is true? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A. It has only one path for current flow.
B. It can have only one load connected at a time.
C. It offers several paths for current flow.
D. It will keep conducting even if interrupted.


A. It has only one path for current to flow.

, In a _____ circuit, the vehicle's frame or body serves as a electrical conductor. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. Parallel
B. One-wire
C. Series-parallel
D. Series


B. One-wire


Technician A says current is the same in each branch of a parallel circuit. Technician B says
current is the same everywhere in a series circuit. Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A. A only
B. B only.
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B


A. B only.


If a circuit has a resistance of 2 ohms and a current of 4 amps, the voltage is ___ V. - CORRECT
ANSWER - A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8


D. 8


To protect an electrical circuit from a damage by a "short," a device called a _____ is installed. -
CORRECT ANSWER - A. Diode
B. Capacitor
C. Fuse
D. Relay