1. The unit which indicates the rate at which energy is expended? A. Watt B. Ampere-hour C. Coulomb D.

Volt Ans:A

2.

Power is defined as

A. the rate at which current flows in a circuit B. the product of voltage and resistance in a circuit C. the rate at which energy is radiated or dissipated D. the accumulation of energy over time Ans: C 3. An electric heater draws 3.5 A from a 110 V source. The resistance of the heating element is approximately A. 385 B. 38.5 C. 3.14 D. 31.4 Ans: D 4. Approximately how many milliamperes of current flow through a circuit with a 40 V source and 6.8 k of resistance? A. 27.2 mA B. 58mA C. 5.88mA D. 588 mA Ans: C 5. All the voltage drops and the source voltage added together in a series circuit is equal to ________ A. B. C. D. the total of the voltage drops the source voltage Zero the total of the source voltage and the voltage drops

6. The Thevenin equivalent voltage (VTH) is the short-circuit voltage between two terminals in a circuit. A. True B. False is

7. A 12 V source has an internal resistance of 90 . If a load resistance of 20 connected to the voltage source, the load power, PL, is

A. B. C. D.

2.38 mW 2.38 W 238 mW 23.8 W

8. The Superposition theorem is essentially based on the concept of (A) duality. (B) linearity. (C) reciprocity. (D) non-linearity. 9. The combined resistance of two equal resistors connected in parallel is equal to (A) One half the resistance of one resistor. (B) Twice the resistance of one resistor. (C) Four times the resistance of one resistor. (D) One fourth the resistance of one resistor 10. Superposition theorem can be applicable only to circuits having _________ elements. (A) Non- linear (B) Passive (C) Resistive (D) Linear bilateral

11. The frequency of DC supply is__________. (A) Zero. (B) 16 Hz. (C) 50 Hz. (D) 100 Hz.

12. Which of the following series combinations dissipates the most power when connected across a 120 V source? A. one 220 ohm resistor C. Three 220 ohm resistor B. Two 220 ohm resistor D. four 220 ohm resistor