Questions (Frequently Most
Tested) with Verified Answers
Definition of series circuit - Answer: Current flows in a single path through all components
In which direction does current flow? - Answer: Negative to positive
Current is the ____ throughout whole circuit - Answer: Same
4 steps of troubleshooting - Answer: Analyze, check setup, calculate/measure, check results
An open series component drops _____ volts - Answer: Applied
Resistance is how much over open component? - Answer: Max or infinite
Short provides how much resistance? - Answer: No resistance
Shorts read how many volts? - Answer: 0 volts!!!
Is current or volts the same at all points in parallel circuit? - Answer: Volts. Each branch reads applied
volts
Open components in parallel branch have how much current? - Answer: 0 A
Current is (blank) with an open in parallel branch - Answer: Lowered
What happens to current with a short in parallel branch? - Answer: Increases to MAX