STB 35203 Written Test

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Section A: Answer All Questions

1. List the three major types of electrical problems found in automobile.

(3 marks)

(1 mark for each)

Open Circuits
High-resistance Circuits
Low-resistance (short or ground).

2. Describe briefly the difference between electron flow and conventional flow.
(4 marks)

2 marks

2 marks
 3. Describe the major advantage to a parallel circuit. Justify your answer.
(3 marks)

Solution:
In term of electricity flow, a parallel circuit has multiple paths compared with series circuit with
only one path (1 m).
As shown in figure, two bulbs (left and right headlamps) are wired in parallel mode, when one of
bulb is burn, another bulb still can working. (1 m)
Let say if the bulbs are wired in series mode, when one bulb is burn, the whole headlight system
will shut down. (1 m)

Section B: Multiple choice questions: Choose the correct answer.

(1 mark for each)

1. Adding resistance in series to a circuit will cause

A. more current to flow.
B. less current to flow.
C. increased wattage.
D. the total resistance to go down.

2. A 12 volt lead-acid battery has:

A. cells connected in parallel, plates connected in series

B. cells connected in series, plates connected in parallel
C. cells connected in series, plates connected in series
D. cells connected in parallel, plates connected in parallel

3. A short circuit could cause a_____.

A. fuse to blow.
B. discharged battery.
C. circuit breaker to open.
D. all of the above
4. Identify the device that is classified as a circuit protector.
A. A fuse
B. A circuit breaker
C. A fusible link
D. All of the above

5. Voltage _____________.

A. forces current through the circuit

B. resists current flow.
C. is measured in amps.
D. does the work in the circuit.

6. Current is ___________.

A. the measurement of resistance.

B. the measurement of electrical pressure.
C. electricity flowing through the circuit
D. equal to the wattage of the circuit

7. Resistance is ____________.

A. the measurement of resistance

B. the measurement of electrical pressure
C. electricity flowing through the circuit.
D. equal to the wattage of the circuit.

8. The SI unit for power is the:

A. joule
B. watt
C. Newton
D. horsepower

9. An electrical device, which restricts the flow of electrical current, is called:

A. an insulator
B. a conductor
C. an electrode
D. an earth connection

10. A component, which makes use of the magnetic effect of an electric current in a vehicle
electrical system is:

A. an ignition warning light

B. an alternator rotor
C. a fuel tank unit
D. an oil pressure gauge