1.) A certain wire has a resistance R.

The
resistance of another wire identical with the
first except for having twice its diameter is
A. 4R C. 2R
B. R/2 D. R/4
2.) In the American wire gauge, as the number of 18.)ECE Board Exam April 2001
gauge increases, the diameter of wire ____ The term describes a material whose resistance
A. increases B. decreases remains relatively constant with changes in
C. does not change temperature
D. become twice a. positive temperature coefficient
3.) REE Board Exam September 2003
In cgs system, what is the unit of emf where I is in b. B. negative temperature coefficient
abampere and P is in erg per second?
a. millivolt C. abvolt C. neutral temperature coefficient
b. kilovolt D. volt D. zero temperature coefficient
4.) ECE BOARD NOV 2001 19.)ECE Board Exam November 1998
_____ is anything that has weight had occupies Resulting effect when electron is made to
space. It may be solid, liquid or gas. move
a. Amalgam C. Matter a. dynamic electricity C. lines of force
b. Alloy D. Compound b. static electricity D. magnetic
lines
5.) ECE Board Exam April 2000 20.)ECE Board Exam November 1997
It is defined as anything that occupies space and One of the following characteristics of a resistive
has weight. material which do not change its resistive value
a. atom C. molecule with respect to time is its _____
b. compound D. matter a. fidelity C. stability
6.) ECE Board Exam November 1999 sensitivity D. selectivity
The lightest kind of atom or element 21.)ECE Board Exam November 2001
a. hydrogen C. titanium What do you call the element that conducts electricity
b. helium D. oxygen very readily?
7.) ECE Board Exam November 1998 In order to a. semi-conductors C. insulators
have a good conductor material, such material
shall have _____ valence electrons. b. conductors D. dielectric
a. one C. more than ten
b. five D. twenty one 22.)ECE Board Exam April 2001
8.) ECE Board Exam November 1997 Which of the following material is referred to as a
Electric power refers to _____ medium whereby electrons can move easily from
a. volt ampere C. volt coulomb atom to atom?
b. watt second D. joule a. insulator C. mica
9.) ECE Board Exam November 1995 B. dielectric D. conductor
What composes all matter whether a liquid, solid or 23.)ECE Board Exam November 2001
gas? A chemical combination of elements can be separated
a. electrons C. protons by chemical means but not by physical means. It is
b. atoms D. neutrons created by chemically combining two or more
10.)ECE Board Exam November 2001 elements.
What is a physical combination of compounds a. molecules C. matter
or elements NOT chemically combined that can b. compound D. mixture
be separated by physical means? 24.)ECE Board Exam April 2000
a. substance C. mixture A substance which cannot be reduced
b. atom D. molecule to a simpler substance by chemical
11.)ECE Board Exam April 1998 means
Determine the equivalent work of 166 watt- A. atom C. matter
second. B. molecule D. element
a. 10 joules C. 16.6 joules 25.)It is a neutral particle that has no electrical
b. 100 joules D. 166 joules charge.
12.)ECE Board Exam November 2001 A. atom C. electron
One of the following is the best conductor of B. proton D. neutron
electricity. 26.)ECE Board Exam November 1999
a. Air C. Carbon Which material has more free electrons?
b. Copper D. Silicon a. mica C. conductor
13.)What is the basic unit for measuring current b. insulator D. dielectric
flow? 27.)ECE Board Exam November 2001 The new and
A. coulomb C. volt preferred term for conductance or mho
B. ampere D. atomic weight a. Siemens C. Seaman
14.) ECE Board Exam November 1995 b. She-man D. ROM
______ has a unit of electron volt 28.)ECE Board Exam April 2001
B. Energy C. Current Represents the current flow produced by one volt
Potential difference D. Charge working across one ohm of resistance.
15.)ECE Board Exam November 2001 a. resistance
The motion of charged particles especially colloidal b. ampere
particles through a relative stationary liquid under c. voltage
the influence of an applied electric provided. d. electromotive force
a. hysteresis C. electrophoresis 29.)ECE Board Exam November 1995
b. electrolysis D. electro analysis When an atom gains an additional _____, it results
16.)What is a symbol that represents a quantity or to a negative ion.
a single object? A atom C proton
A. unit C. item . .
B. number D. base B neutron D electron
17.)Determine which of the following has the least
number of electrons found at the outer shell. . .
A. semi-insulator C. semiconductor 30.)ECE Board Exam November 1999
B. insulator D. conductor The definite discrete amount of energy required to
move an electron from a lower shell to higher shell.
 a. quantum 41.)ECE Board Exam April 2001
b. positive energy What is the resistance of an open fuse circuit?
c. negative energy a. at least 1000 ohms
d. quanta b. infinity
31.)ECE Board Exam November 1999 c. zero
What will happen to an atom if an electron is either d. 100 ohms at standard temperature
taken out or taken into the same atom?
a. becomes a negative ion 42.)ECE Board Exam April 1998
b. becomes an ion When should a fuse be replaced with a higher
c. becomes a positive ion rated unit?
nothing will happen a. when the fuse of the original value is
small in size
b. when the original is not available

c. never
d. if it blows

32.)ECE Board Exam April 1999 43.)ECE Board Exam November 2000
The energy in an electron that is called the energy The ability to do work
of motion a. energy C. potential
a. electromotive force b. kinetic D. voltage
b. kinematics 44.)ECE Board Exam November 2001
c. kinetic energy Which type of variable resistor should you use for
controlling large amount of current?
d. potential energy
a. Potentiometer C. Variac
33.)Electric charge of neutron is the same as
______. b. Adjustable wirewound D. Rheostat
45.)ECE Board Exam April 2000
A. atom C. current
What does the fourth loop of an electronic resistor
B. electron D. proton
color code represent?
34.)ECE Board Exam April 1998 Ion is _____.
A. Multiplier
a. free electron
B. Temperature
b. nucleus without protons C. First digit of the equivalent value
c. proton
d. an atom with unbalanced charges D. Tolerance
35.)ECE Board Exam November 1997 An insulating
element or material has capability of _____.
46.)ECE Board Exam November 2000
a. storing voltage
b. preventing short circuit between two Ten micro-microfarads is equivalent to _____
conducting wires a. 100 picofarads
c. conducting large current b. 100 nanofarad
d. storing high current c. 1000 milli microfarad
36.)ECE Board Exam April 1998 d. 10.0 picofarads
What is the value of a resistor with colors from left: 47.)ECE Board Exam November 1995
Orange, Blue, Gold and Silver? How much is the resistance of a germanium slag
A 34 ohms + /-10% 10 cm long and cross sectional area of 1 square
cm?
. a. 55 k ohms C. 550 k ohms B. 5.5 k
B 36 ohms +/-10% ohms D. 550 ohms
. 48.)ECE Board Exam November 2001 A variable
C 3.4 ohms +/-10% resistor normally used as a voltage divider
. a. Carbon film resistor
D 3.6 0hms +/-10% b. Potentiometer
. c. Adjustable resistor
37.)ECE Board Exam April 2001 d. Metal film resistor
A three-terminal resistor with one or more 49.)ECE Board Exam April 2001
sliding contacts which functions as an Determine the equivalent horse power of 2.611
adjustable voltage divider kilowatts.
A. Rheostat C. Potentiometer a. 3.50 hp C. 2.25 hp
B. Bleeder resistor D. Voltage divider b. 2.50 hp D. 1.50 hp
38.)resistor which is used to draw a fixed amount
of current 50.)ECE Board Exam November 2000
A potentiometer C fixed Find the lowest resistance value of the following
. . resistor resistors.
B bleeder resistor D rheostat a. White, black, black
. . b. Violet, gray, yellow, silver
c. Red, black, gold
39.)ECE Board Exam November 2001 d. Gray, gray, black
Find the value of a resistor with the following color
codes: Orange, Yellow, Red, Red 51.)ECE Board Exam November 1998
A 34 k ohms +/-5% If the bands on a resistor are yellow, violet, red and
. gold, what is the resistance value?
B 3.4 ohms +/-2% A 470 ohms 5%
. .
C 3.4 k ohms +/-10% B 470 ohms 10%
. .
D 34 ohms +/- C 47000 ohms 5%
. 20% .
40.)ECE Board Exam November 1996 Electric D 4700 ohms
energy refers to ______. . 5%
C. Joules divided by time C. Watt 52.)ECE Board Exam November 1997
D. Volt-ampere D. Volt-coulomb Rust in electrical (wire) connections will result to
_____
 A. Conductance C. Voltage a. Kinetic energy
B. Resistance D. Inductance b. Kinematics
53.)ECE Board Exam November 1996 The area of a c. Electromotive force
conductor whose diameter is 0.001 inch is d. Potential energy
equal to 63.)ECE Board Exam April 1999
a. One micron C. One circular mil If an electronic resistor does not have the fourth
b. One angstrom D. One steradian color strip it means it has a tolerance of _____.
54.)ECE Board Exam November 1995 _____ is the a. 5% C. 10%
term used to express the amount of electrical b. 20% D. 1%
energy in an electrostatic field. 64.)ECE Board Exam April 1998
a. Joule C. Volt What happens to the resistance of a conductor
b. Coulomb D. Watt wire when its temperature is lowered?
55.)ECE Board Exam November 1995 a. Decreased C. Zero
Which of the following statement is correct? b. Steady D. Increased
a. Potentiometer has two terminals 65.)ECE Board Exam April 1998
Which of the following does not refer to electric
b. Transistor has two terminals energy?
c. Typical power rating of a carbon- a. Joule C. Volt coulomb
composition resistor ranged from 0.125 b. Watt second D. Volt ampere
W to 2 W 66.)ECE Board Exam March 1996
d. Open resistor has small resistance Which of the following statement is incorrect?
56.)ECE Board Exam November 1996 a. open transistor has three (3) terminals
_____ is one factor that does not affect
resistance. b. transistors have three (3) terminals
a. Resistivity C. Length c. typical power rating of carbon-
b. Cross sectional area D. Mass composition resistor ranged 0.001 W to
57.)ECE Board Exam November 1998 0.1 W
What is the value of a resistor having the following d. potentiometer has three (3) terminals
colored bands: Yellow-Gray-Red-Silver? 67.)ECE Board Exam November 1997 Term used in
a. 4800 ohms 10% electronic measuring device when a metal
b. 480 ohms 10% increases resistance due to heat produced by
c. 3800 ohms 1% current flowing through them.
d. 4.8 ohms 1% a. positive resistance coefficient
58.)ECE Board Exam November 1997 b. positive temperature coefficient
Find the value of resistor with the following color c. negative temperature coefficient
codes; Brown, White, Orange, Red
A 190 ohms 10% d. negative resistance coefficient
. 68.)Copper wire of certain length and resistance is
drawn out to four times its length without
B 19 k ohms 2%
change in volume. What is the resistance of the
. bar?
C 1.9 k ohms 10% A. unchanged C 16R
. .
D 19 k ohms 20% B. R/16 D 4R
. .
69.). Current is simply
_____.
A. Flow of electrons C Radiation
.
B. Flow of protons D Emission
.
59.)ECE Board Exam November 1998 70.)A substance whose molecules consist of the
Resistor with colored bands in the body same kind of atoms is called ____.
a. Adjustable resistor A. mixture
B. element
b. Wire-wound resistor C. compound
c. Variable resistor D. none of the above
d. Carbon composition resistor 71.)The diameter of the atom is about ____.
60.)ECE Board Exam November 1998 A. 10-10 m C. 10-2 m
If the bands on a resistor are red, red, orange and B. 10-8 m D. 10-15 m
silver, what is the resistance value?
A 220 ohms 5%
72.)The number of compounds available in nature
.
is ____.
B 223 0hms 10%
A. 105 C. 1000
. 73.)The mass of a proton is ____ the mass of an
C 22,000 ohms 10% electron.
. A. equal to
D 2200 s B. less than
. 20% C. about 1837 times
D. 200 times
61.)ECE Board Exam November 1997 74.)The maximum number of electrons that can be
What does the second strip of an electronic resistor accommodated in the last orbit is ____.
color code represent? A. 4 C. 18
A. Tolerance B. 8 D. 2
B. Second digit of the value 75.) The electrons in the last orbit of an
atom are called ________ electrons.
C. Temperature
D. Multiplier A. free C. valence
B. bound D. thermionic
62.)ECE Board Exam November 2000 76.)If the number of valence electrons of an atom
is less than 4, the substance is usually ____.
The energy in an electron that is called the energy
of position A. a conductor
 B. an insulator B. ohm/m D. mho/m
C. a semiconductor 91.)The SI unit of conductance is ____.
D. none of the above A. mho C. ohm-m
77.)If the number of valence electrons of an atom B. ohm D. ohm-cm
is more than 4, the substance is usually ____. 92.)Conductors have ____ temperature coefficient
A. a semiconductor of resistance.
B. a conductor A. positive
C. an insulator B. negative
D. none of the above C. zero
78.)If the number of valence electrons of an atom D. none of the above
is exactly 4, the substance is usually ____. 93.)Semiconductors have ____ temperature
A. a semiconductor coefficient of resistance.
B. an insulator A. negative
C. a conductor B. positive
D. a semiconductor C. zero
79.)The number of valence electrons of an atom is D. none of the above
less than 4. The substance will be probably 94.)The value of (i.e. temperature coefficient of
____. resistance) depends upon
A. a metal A. length of the material
B. a non-metal B. cross-sectional area of the material
C. an insulator C. volume of the material
D. a semiconductor D. nature of the material and temperature
80.)One coulomb of charge is equal to the charge 95.)The temperature coefficient of resistance of a
on conductor ____ with rise in temperature.
____ electrons. A. increases
A. 628 x 1016 C. 62.8 x 1016 B. decreases
B. 6.28 x 10 16
D. 0.628 x 1016 C. remains unchanged
81.)One cc of copper has about ____ free electrons D. none of the above
at room temperature. 96.)Insulators have ____ temperature coefficient of
A. 200 C. 8.5 x 1022 resistance.
20 1010 D. 3 x 105 a. zero
82.) Electric current in a wire is the flow of ____. b. positive
c. negative
A. free electrons d. none of the above
97.)Eureka has ____ temperature coefficient of
B. bound electrons resistance. A. positive
C. valence electrons B. negative
D. atoms C. almost zero
82.)EMF in a circuit is ____. D. none of the above
A. cause current to flow 98.)A good electric conductor is one that
B. maintains potential difference a. has low conductance
C. increases the circuit resistance b. is always made of copper wire
D. none of these c. produces a minimum voltage drop
83.)EMF has the unit of _____. d. has few free electrons
A. power C. charge 99.)Which of the following material has nearly zero
B. energy D. none of these temperature-coefficient of resistance?
84.)Potential difference has the unit of ____ . a. carbon C. copper
A. charge B. porcelain D. manganin
B. power 100.) Which of the following material has a
negative temperature coefficient of resistance?
C. energy
a. brass C. aluminum
D. none of the above
b. copper D. carbon
85.)The resistance of a material is ____ its area of
cross-section. 101.) A cylindrical wire 1 m in length, has a
resistance of
A. directly proportional to
102.) what would be the resistance of a wire made
B. inversely proportional to from the same material both the length and the
C. independent of cross-sectional area are doubled?
D. none of the above a. 200 C. 100
86.)If the length and area of cross-section of a wire b. 400 D. 50
are doubled up, then its resistance ____. 102.) Carbon composition resistors are most
A. becomes four times popular because they
B. remains unchanged a. cost the least
C. becomes sixteen times b. are smaller
D. none of the above c. can withstand overload
87.)A length of wire has a resistance of 6 ohms. d. do not produce electric noise
The resistance of a wire of the same material 103.) A unique feature of a wire-wound
three times as long and twice the cross- resistor is its
sectional area will be ____.
A. lower power rating C. high stability
A. 36 ohms C. 9 ohms
B. low cost D. small size
12 hms D. 1 ohm

88.)The SI unit of specific resistance is ____.

A. mho C. ohm-m2 104.) What is the unit for charge (Q)?

B. ohm-m D. ohm-cm a. Farad C. Siemens
89.)The specific resistance of a conductor ____ with
b. Joule D. Coulomb
rise in temperature.
105.) REE Board Exam September 2000
A. increases How many abvolts in 1 volt?
B. decreases A. 108 abvolts C. 1 abvolt
C. remains unchanged B. 10-8 abvolts D. 10 abvolt
D. none of the above 106.) ECE Board Exam November 1998 The
90.)The SI unit of conductivity is ____. theory of Ohms law is applied in a _____ circuit.
A. ohm-m C. mho-m A. linear C. trivalent
 B. exponential D. unilateral A. Excessive heat condition
107.) ECE Board Exam April 2000 Refers to B. Open condition
the most important components in C. Direct short
Controlling flow of electrons D. Grounded
A. voltage, electromotive force and curre nt
B. reactance, current and resistance 120.) A device that draws current
C. conductance, resistance and reactance A. Source C. Load
D. voltage, resistance and current B. No load D. Shunt
108.) ECE Board Exam November 1999
Which of the following is not a valid expression of 121.) With the same voltage applied which of the
ohms law? following allows more current?
A. E = IR C. R = E/I A. 25 ohms C. 2.5 ohms
B. R = PI D. I = E/R B. 250 ohms D. 0.25 ohms
109.) ECE Board Exam November 1996
What do you expect when you use the two 20 122.) four equal resistances are connected in parallel
kohms, 1 watt resistor in parallel instead of one 10 across a certain supply producing P power. How much
kohms, 1 watt?
power will be produced if the resistances are now
A. Provide lighter current connected in series across the same supply?
B. Provide wider
A. 16P C. 4P
tolerance
B. P/16 D. P/4
C. Provide more power
D. Provide less power
123.) Ohms law is not applicable to
110.) ECE Board Exam November 1999
A. copper
The total resistance of a two similar wire
conductors connected in parallel is ______ B. silver
C. silicon carbide
A. same resistance of one wire
D. aluminum
B. double the resistance of one wire
C. one half the
resistance of one wire 124.) The practical unit of electrical energy is
D. resistance of one wire multiplied by A. watt
4 B. kilowatt
C. kilowatt-hour
D. megawatt
111.) When you increase the resistance in a
125.) The hot resistance of an incandescent lamp is
circuit, the flow of electrons will ______.
about ____ its cold resistance.
A. be constant C. be stopped
A. 10 times C. 100 times
B. flow faster D. be decreased
B. 2 times D. 50 times
112.) which of the following allows more current if
126.) A d.c. circuit usually has ____ as the load.
applied to the same voltage?
A. resistance
A. 0.002 siemen C. 0.004 siemen
B. inductance
B. 25 ohms D. 2.5 ohms
C. capacitance
113.) Ohms law refers to _____. D. both inductance and capacitance
A. power is directly proportional to both voltage
squared and the resistance 127.) The purpose of load in an electric circuit is to
B. power is directly proportional to the resistance and ____.
inversely as the current squared A. increase the circuit current
C. current varies directly as the voltage and B. utilize electrical energy
inversely as the resistance C. decrease the circuit current
D. current is directly proportional to both voltage and D. none of the abov
resistance
114.) A circuit which a break exists in the complete 128.) Electrical appliances are not connected in series
conduction pathway because ____
A. Open circuit C. Close circuit A. series circuit is complicated
B. Short circuit D. Circuit B. appliances have different current rating
115.) A series circuit in which desired portions of the C. power loss is more
source voltage may be tapped off for use equipment. D. none of the above
A. Voltage trap
B. Voltage selector 129.) Electrical appliances are connected in parallel
C. Voltage divider because it ____
D. Dividing network A. is a simple circuit
116.) What type of circuit whose parameters are B. draws less current
constant which do not change with voltage or current? C. results in reduce in power loss
A. Tuned circuit C. Reactive circuit D. makes the operation of appliances
B. Linear circuit D. Lumped circuit independent of each other
117.) Other factors remaining constant, what would be
the effect on the current flow in a given circuit if the 130.) Inductance and capacitance are not relevant in a
applied potential were doubled? d.c. circuit because ____
A. It would double A. frequency of d.c. is zero
B. It would increase 4 times B. it is a simple circuit
C. It would remain the same C. they do not exist in a d.c circuit
D. It would be decrease by
D. none of the above
118.) When resistors are connected in series, what
happens?
A. Nothing 131.) When a number of resistances are connected in
B. The tolerance is decreased parallel, the total resistance is ____
C. The effective resistance is decreased A. less than the smaller resistance
D. The effective resistance is increased B. greater than the smaller resistance
C. between the smaller and greatest resistance
D. none of the above
119.) A condition in which the heat in of around the
circuit increases beyond or to a higher than normal
level.
 D. Two electrodes of the same metal
provide the highest voltage output
132.) Which of the following statement is TRUE both
for a series and parallel d.c circuit?
A. powers are additive
B. voltages are additive
147.) In the operation of dry cell we normally refer to
C. current additive
the supply of current load resistance where its current
D. elements have individual currents
neutralizes the separated charges at the electrodes.
A. Aligning the cells
133.) The quantity of heat required to raise the B. Charging the cells
temperature of water by 1C. C. Discharging the cells
A. energy C. calorie D. Polarizing the cells
B. specific heat D. BTU
148.) Refers to a power source or cell which can be
rechargeable
134.) What is 1 kW-hr in BTU? A. Battery C. Primary
A. 4,186 C. 746 B. Secondary D. Storage
B. 3,413 D. 1,000
149.) In the operation of dry cell we normally refer to
the supply of current load resistance where its current
135.) When heat is transferred into any other form of
neutralizes the separated charge s at the electrodes.
energy or when other forms of energy are converted
A. Aligning the cells
into heat, the total amount of energy is constant. This
B. Charging the cells
is known as
C. Discharging the cells
A. First law of thermodynamics
D. Polarizing the cells
B. Boyles law
C. Specific heat
150.) The part of the cell of the solution that acts upon
D. Isothermal expansion
the electrodes providing a path for electron flow
A. Container C. Sealing way
136.) What is 1012 ergs/sec in kW? B. Electrolyte D. Electrolysis
A. 100 kW C. 10 kW
B. 1,000 kW D. 10,000 kW 151.) Type of cell used mostly for emergency
equipment. It is light, small, and has a large capacity of
137.) Ten (10) kW is equal to ____ gram-cal/sec. power for its size.
A. 156 C. 2,388 A. Ni-Cd cell C. Silver-zinc cell
B. 436 D. 425 B. Silver-cadmium cell D. Mercury cell

138.) In the SI system of units, the unit of force is 152.) The purpose of cells connected in parallel is
A. kg-wt C. Joule to_____.
B. Newton D. N-m A. increase internal resistance
B. increase in voltage output
139.) The basic unit of electric charge is C. decrease current capacity
A. ampere-hour C. coulomb D. increase in current capacity
B. watt-hour D. farad 153.) Find the output of a four (4) lead acid cells.
A. 3.2 V C. 5.8 V
140.) The SI unit of energy is B. 8.4 V D. 1.6 V
A. Joule C. kcal 154.) How many silver zinc cells in series are needed
B. kWh D. m-kg for a 9V battery?
A. 9 C. 3
141.) For a given line voltage, four heating coils will B. 6 D. 7
produce maximum heat when connected
A. all in parallel 155.) is the specific gravity reading for a good lead
B. all in series acid cell.
C. with two parallel pairs in series A. 1170 C. 1070
D. one pair in parallel with the other two in B. 1270 D. 1370
series
156.) Refers to a power source or cell that is not
142.) One kWh of energy equals nearly rechargeable?
A. 1000 W C. 4186 J A. Secondary C. Storage
B. 860 kcal D. 735.5 W B. Primary D. Battery

157.) Which of the following is not a primary type cell?

143.) One watt is equal to ____. A. Zinc-chloride C. Silver oxide
A. 4.19 cal/sec C. 107 ergs/sec B. Silver-zinc D. Carbon zinc
B. 778 BTU/sec D. 10-7 ergs/sec
158.) A battery should not be charged or discharged at
144.) Four heaters having the same voltage rating a high current in order to avoid this defect.
will produce maximum heat if connected in A. Corrosion C. Buckling
A. Series C. Series-Parallel B. Sedimentation D. Sulphation
B. Parallel D. Parallel-Series 159.) It is a cell in which the chemical action finally
destroys one of the electrons electrodes, usually the
negative and cannot be recharged.
145.) 1000 kW is equal to how many is ergs/sec.
A. Dry cell C. Wet cell
A. 2 x 1013 C. 1 x 1013
B. Secondary cell D. Primary
B. 1 x 1016 D. 2 x 1010 cell
160.) Which of the following statements is not true?
146.) Which statement is not true? A. Output of solar cell is normally 0.5 V
A. Secondary cell can be recharged B. Edison cell is storage type
B. The internal resistance of a cell limits the C. The Ni-Cd cell is primary type
amount of output current D. Primary cells can be charged
C. The negative terminal of a chemical cell has 161.) Which of the following statements is not true?
a charge of excess electrons
 A. A primary cell has irreversible chemical 175.) There are _____ identical cells in parallel needed
reaction to double the current reading of each cells.
B. A carbon zinc cell has unlimited shelf A. 3 C. 2
life B. 4 D. 1
C. A storage cell has irreversible chemical
reaction 176.) What is the effect of connecting battery cells in
D. A lead acid cell can be recharged series?
162.) A device that transforms chemical energy into A. Voltage increases
electrical energy B. Current increases
A. Battery C. Voltage decreases
B. Cell D. Current decreases
C. Primary battery
D. Secondary battery 177.) What is affected when a lead battery is
overcharged?
A. Carbon C. Plates
B. Grid D. Electrolytes
163.) What is the effect of connecting battery cells in 178.) When the cells are in series voltages add, while
parallel? current capacity is _____.
A. Current decreases A. The same as one cell
B. Voltage increases B. Zero
C. Voltage decreases C. Infinite
D. Current increases D. The sum of each cell
179.) Refers to an action in the operation of secondary
164.) The process of reversing the current flow through cells reforming the electrodes in a chemical reaction
the battery to store the battery to its original condition where dc voltage is supplied externally.
A. Electrolysis C. Reverse flow A. Polarizing cells
B. Ionization D. Battery charge B. Charging cells
C. Aligning cells
165.) The type of cell commonly referred to as D. Discharging cells
flashlight battery
A. Nickel-cadmium battery C. Dry cell 180.) What type of cell that cannot be recharged which
B. Mercury cell D. Lead acid cell cannot restore chemical reaction?
A. Primary cell
166.) How does a battery behave whose cells are B. Secondary cell
connected in series? C. Lead-acid wet cell
A. Increase current supply D. Nickel-cadmium cell
B. Reduces total voltage
C. Increases voltage supply 181.) An ordinary flashlight battery is which of the
D. Reduces internal resistance following?
A. A load C. A storage cell
167.) Another very useful cell to solar cells however B. A dry cell D. A wet cell
the junction is bombarded by beta particles from
radioactive materials 182.) Refers to dry storage cell carbon zinc.
A. Alkaline cells C. Selenium cells A. cell
B. Nucleus cells D. Lithium cells B. Edison cell
C. Mercury cell
168.) The continuation of current flow within the cell D. Nickel cadmium cell
there is no external load
A. Local action C. Self-discharge 183.) What is the other term of the secondary cells
B. Polarization D. Electrolysis considering its capability to accept recharging?
A. Reaction cell C. Storage cell
169.) Which has the largest diameter of the following B. Primary cell D. Dry cell
dry cells?
A. Type C C. Type AAA 184.) When batteries have cells connected in series the
B. Type AA D. Type D effect is
A. Reduced output voltage
170.) How many nickel-cadmium cells are needed in B. Increased current supply
series for a 10 V battery? C. Increased voltage supply
A. 8 C. 5 D. Reduced internal resistance
B. 12 D. 10
185.) It is an indication of the current supplying
171.) Current in a chemical cell refers to the movement capability of the battery for a specific period of time,
of _____. e.g. 400 ampere-hour.
A. Negative ions only A. Rating C. Capability
B. Negative and positive ions B. Capacity D. Current load
C. Positive ions only
D. Negative hole charge 186.) Which of the following is not a secondary type
cell?
172.) Find the output of a two (2) lead acid cells. A. Lithium C. Silver cadmium
A. 0.952 V C. 3.2 V B. Lead-acid D. Silver-zinc
B. 2.1 V D. 4.2 V
187.) How many lithium cells in series are needed for a
173.) The liquid solution that forms ion charges in a 12 V battery?
lead acid battery A. 12 cells C. 8 cells
A. Electrolyte C. Sulfuric acid B. 4 cells D. 10 cells
B. Hydrochloric acid D. Nitric acid
188.) Component of solar battery which uses light
174.) Single device that converts chemical energy into energy to produce electromagnetic force
electrical energy is called A. Alkaline cell C. Lithium cell
A. Battery C. Solar B. Polymer cell D. Selenium cell
B. Generator D. Cell
189.) Parallel cells have the same voltage as one cell 201.) As compared to constant-current system, the
but have _____. constant-voltage system of charging a lead-acid cell
A. Unstable resistance has the advantage of
B. Less current capability A. avoiding excessive gassing
C. Fluctuating power output B. reducing time of charging
D. More current capacity C. increasing cell capacity
D. both B and C
190.) What is the reason why more cells can be stored
in a given area with dynamic cells? 202.) Sulphation in a lead-acid battery occurs due to
A. They consume less power A. trickle charging
B. They are smaller B. incomplete charging
C. They are larger C. heavy discharging
D. They travel faster D. fast charging

191.) An ordinary dry cell can deliver about ____ 203.) The active materials of a nickel-iron battery are
continuously. A. nickel hydroxide
A. 3 A B. powdered iron and its oxides
B. 2 A C. 21% solution of caustic potash
C. 1/8 A D. all of the above
D. none of the above
204.) During charging and discharging of a nickel-iron
192.) Cells are connected in series when ____ is cell
required. A. its e.m.f. remains constant
A. high voltage B. water is neither formed nor absorbed
B. high current C. corrosive fumes are produced
C. high voltage as well as high current D. nickel hydroxide remains unsplit
D. none of the above
205.) As compared to a lead-acid cell, the efficiency of
a nickel-iron cell is less due to its
A. lower e.m.f.
193.) Cells are connected in seriesparallel when ____ is B. smaller quantity of electrolyte used
required. C. higher internal resistance
A. high current D. compactness
B. high voltage
C. high current as well a high voltage 206.) Trickle charging of a storage battery helps to
D. none of the above A. prevent sulphation
B. keep it fresh and fully charged
194.) The e.m.f. of a cell depends upon ____ C. maintain proper electrolyte level
A. nature of electrodes and electrolyte D. increase its reserve capacity
B. size of electrodes
C. spacing between electrodes 207.) A dead storage battery can be revived by
D. none of the above A. a dose of H2SO4
B. adding so-called battery restorer
195.) In order to get maximum current in series C. adding distilled water
parallel grouping, the external resistance should be D. none of the above
____ the total internal resistance of the battery.
A. less than 208.) The sediment which accumulates at the bottom
B. more than of a lead-acid battery consist largely of
C. equal to A. lead-peroxide
D. none of the above B. lead-sulphate
C. antimony-lead alloy
196.) Active materials of a lead-acid cell are D. graphite
A. lead peroxide
B. sponge lead 209.) The reduction of battery capacity at high rates of
C. dilute sulfuric acid discharge is primarily due to
D. all of the above A. increase in its internal resistance
B. decrease in its terminal voltage
197.) During the charging of lead-acid cell C. rapid formation of PbSO4 on the plates
A. its cathode becomes dark chocolate brown D. non-diffusion of acid to the inside active materials
in colour
B. its voltage increases 210.) Floating battery system are widely used for
C. it gives out energy A. power stations
D. specific gravity of H2SO4 is decreased B. emergency lighting
C. telephone exchange installation
198.) The ratio of Ah efficiency to Wh efficiency of a D. all of the above
lead-acid cell is
A. always less than one 211.) Any charge given to the battery when taken off
B. just one the vehicle is called
C. always greater than one A. bench charge C. float charge
D. either A or B B. step charge D. trickle charge

199.) The capacity of a cell is measured in

A. watt-hours C. amperes 212.) Storage battery electrolyte is formed by the
B. watts D. ampere-hours dissolving of ____ acid in water.
A. hydrochloric C. acetic
200.) The capacity of a lead-acid cell does NOT depend B. sulfuric D. atric
on its
A. rate of charge 213.) The central terminal of a dry cell is said to be
B. rate of discharge A. positive C. neutral
C. temperature B. negative D. charged
D. quantity of active materials
214.) What is the other term used for rechargeable D. none of the above
battery?
A. primary 225.) An electric circuit contains ____.
B. lead-acid A. active elements only
C. storage B. passive element only
D. nickel-cadmium C. both active and passive elements
D. none of the above
215.) In Kirchhoffs current law, which terminal of a
resistance element is assumed to be at a higher 226.) A linear circuit is one whose parameters (e.g.
potential (more positive) resistances etc.) ____.
than the other? A. change with change in current
A. The terminal where the current exits the resistance B. change with change in voltage
elements C. do not change with change in voltage and
B. The terminal where the current enters the current
resistance elements D. none of the above
C. Either A or B can be arbitrarily selected
D. The terminal closest to the node being analyzed 227.) Thevenins theorem is ____ form on an equivalent
circuit.
216.) According to Kichhoffs current law, what is the A. voltage
algebraic sum of all currents entering and exiting a B. current
node. C. both voltage and current
A. zero D. none of the above
B. a negative value
C. the algebraic sum of all currents 228.) Nortons theorem is ____ Thevenins theorem.
D. a positive value A. the same as.
B. converse of
217.) What is a node? C. equal to
A. A terminal point for a loop current D. none of the above
B. A connection point between two or more
conductors 229.) In the analysis of a vacuum tube circuit, we
C. A formula generally use ____.
D. A mathematical fiction A. superposition C. Thevenins
B. Nortons D. reciprocity
218.) If a resistance element is part of two loops, how
many voltage drops must be calculated for that 230.) Nortons theorem is ____ form of an equivalent
component? circuit
A. Two C. One A. voltage
B. Three D. None B. current
C. both voltage and current
D. none of the above

231.) In the analysis of a transistor circuit, we

219.) How many nodes are needed to completely generally use
analyze a circuit according to Kirchhoffs current law? A. Nortons C. reciprocity
A. One B. Thevenins D. superposition
B. Two
C. One less than the total number of nodes in the
circuit
D. All nodes in the circuit

220.) In order to match the load to the generator 232.) For maximum power transfer, the relation
means making load resistance ______. between load resistance RL and internal resistance Ri
A. lower than generators internal resistance of the voltage source is ____.
B. increased to more generators internal resistance A. RL = 2Ri C. RL = 1.5Ri
C. decreased B. RL = 0.5Ri D. RL = Ri
D. equal to generators internal resistance
233.) Under the conditions of maximum power
221.) In the Nortons equivalent circuit, the source is a transfer, the efficiency is ____.
A. constant voltage source A. 75% C. 50%
B. constant current source B. 100% D. 25%
C. constant voltage, constant current
D. none of these 234.) The open-circuited voltage at terminals of load RL
is 30 V Under the conditions of maximum power
222.) transfer, the load voltage would be ____.
The superposition theorem requires as many circuits to A. 30 V C. 5 V
be solved as there are B. 10 V D. 15 V
A. meshes
B. source 235.) The maximum power transfer theorem is used in
C. nodes ____.
D. all of the above A. electronic circuits
B. power system
223.) An active element in a circuit is one which ____. C. home lighting circuits
A. receives energy D. none of the above
B. supplies energy
C. both receives and supplies energy
D. none of the above 236.) Under the conditions of maximum power
transfer, a voltage source is delivering a power of 30 W
224.) An passive element in a circuit is one which ____. to the load. The power generated by the source is ____.
A. supplies energy A. 45 W C. 60 W
B. receives energy B. 30 W D. 90 W
C. both receives and supplies energy
 C. by removing voltage sources along with their
237.) The output resistance of a voltage source is 4 . internal resistance
Its internal resistance will be ____. D. between same open terminals as for Vth
A. 4 C. 1
B. 2 D. infinite 250.) While calculating Rth, constant-current sources in
the circuit are
238.) Delta/star of star/delta transformation technique A. replaced by opens
is applied to B. replaced by shorts
A. one terminal C. treated in parallel with other voltage sources
B. two terminal D. converted into equivalent voltage sources
C. three terminal
D. none of the above 251.) For a linear network containing generators and
impedance, the ratio of the voltage to the current
239.) Kirchhoffs current law is applicable to only produced in other loop is the same as the ratio of
A. closed loops in a network voltage and current obtained when the positions of the
B. electronic circuits voltage source and the ammeter measuring the current
C. conjunctions in a network are interchanged. This network theorem is known as
D. electric circuits ____ theorem.
A. Millmans C. Tellegens
240.) Kirchhoffs voltage law is concerned with B. Nortons D. Reciprocity
A. IR drops
B. battery e.m.f.s. 252.) If the voltage source (dependent or independent)
C. junction voltages is connected between two non-reference nodes, the
D. both A and B two non-reference nodes form a ______
A. Common Node
241.) According to KVL, the algebraic sum of all IR B. Supernode
drops and e.m.f.s in any closed loop of a network is C. Complex Node
always D. Reference node
A. zero 253.) The theorem that states that the voltage across
B. positive or current through an element in a linear circuit is the
C. negative algebraic sum of the voltages across or current through
D. determined by the battery e.m.f.s that element due to each independent source acting
alone.
242.) The algebraic sign of an IR drop is primarily A. Superposition Theorem
dependent upon the B. Thevenins Theorem
A. amount of current flowing through it C. Nortons Theorem
B. value of R D. Reciprocity Theorem
C. direction of current flow
D. battery connection 254.) Kirchhoffs Current Law states that
A. the algebraic sum of the currents flowing into any
243.) Maxwells loop current method of solving point in a circuit must equal zero
electrical networks B. the algebraic sum of the currents entering and
A. uses branch currents leaving any point in a circuit must equal zero
B. utilizes Kirchhoffs voltage law C. the algebraic sum of the currents flowing away from
C. is confined to single-loop circuits any point in a circuit must equal zero
D. is a network reduction method D. the algebraic sum of the currents around any closed
244.) Point out the WRONG statement. In the node- path must equal zero
voltage technique of solving networks, choice of a
reference node does not 255.) When applying Kirchhoffs Current Law,
A. affect the operation of the circuit A. consider all the currents flowing into a branch
B. change the voltage across any element point positive and all currents directed away
C. alter the p.d. between any pair of nodes from that point negative
D. affect the voltages of various nodes B. consider all the currents flowing into a branch point
negative and all currents directed away from that point
positive
245.) The nodal analysis is primarily based on the C. remember that the total of all the currents entering
application a branch point must always be greater than the sum of
A. KVL C. Ohms Law the currents leaving that point
B. KCL D. both B and C D. the algebraic sum of the currents entering and
leaving a branch point does not necessarily have to be
246.) Superposition theorem is can be applied only to zero
circuits having ____ elements.
A. non-linear C. linear bilateral
B. passive D. resistive
256.) When applying Kirchhoffs Voltage Law, a closed
247.) The Superposition theorem is essentially based path is commonly referred to as a
on the concept of A. node C. loop
A. duality C. reciprocity B. principal node D. branch point
B. linearity D. non-linearity
257.) Kirchhoffs Voltage Law states that
248.) While Thevenizing a circuit between two A. the algebraic sum of the voltage sources and
terminals, Vth equals IR voltage drops in any closed path must total
A. short-circuit terminal voltage zero
B. open circuit terminal voltage B. the algebraic sum of the voltage sources and IR
C. EMF of the battery nearest to the terminal voltage drops around any closed path can never equal
D. net voltage available in the circuit zero
C. the algebraic sum of all the currents flowing around
249.) Thevenin resistance Rth is found any closed path must equal zero
A. between any two open terminals D. none of the above
B. by short-circuiting the given two terminals
258.) When applying Kirchhoffs Voltage Law
A. consider any voltage whose positive terminal is
reached first as negative and any voltage whose
negative terminal is reached first as positive
B. always consider all voltage sources as positive and
all resistor voltage drops as negative
C. consider any voltage whose negative terminal
is reached first as negative and any voltage
whose positive terminal is reached first as
positive
D. always consider all resistor voltage drops as positive
and all voltage sources as negative
259.) The algebraic sum of +40 V and -30 V is
A. -10 V C. +70 V
B. +10 V D. -70 V
260.) A principal node is
A. a closed path or loop where the algebraic sum of the
voltages must equal zero
B. the simplest possible closed path around a circuit
C. a junction where branch current can combine
or divide
D. none of the above
261.) How many equations are necessary to solve a
circuit with two principal nodes?
A. 3 C. 4
B. 2 D. 1
262.) The difference between a mesh current and a
branch current is
A. a mesh current is an assumed current and a branch
current is an actual current
B. the direction of the current themselves
C. a mesh current does not divide at a branch point
D. both A and B above
263.) Using the method of mesh currents, any
resistance common to two meshes has
A. two opposing mesh currents
B. one common mesh current
C. zero current
D. none of the above
264.) The fact that the sum of the resistor voltage
drops equals the applied voltage in a series circuit is
the basis for
A. Kirchhoffs Current Law
B. node voltage analysis
C. Kirchhoffs Voltage Law
D. the method of mesh currents
265.) The fact that the sum of the individual branch
currents equals the total current in a parallel circuit is
the basis for
A. Kirchhoffs Current Law
B. node voltage analysis
C. Kirchhoffs Voltage Law
D. the method of mesh currents
266.) If you do not go completely around the loop
when applying Kirchhoffs Voltage Law, then
A. the algebraic sum of the voltages will always be
positive
B. the algebraic sum is the voltage between the
start and finish points
C. the algebraic sum of the voltages will always be
negative
D. the algebraic sum of the voltages cannot be
determined
268.) To apply Superposition theorem, all components
must be
A. the active type
B. both linear and bilateral
C. grounded
D. both nonlinear and unidirectional
269.) When converting from a Norton-equivalent circuit
to a Thevenin equivalent circuit or vice versa
A. RN and RTH have the same value
B. RN will always be larger than RTH
C. IN is shorted-circuit to find VTH
D. VTH is short-circuited to find IN
270.) When solving for the Thevenin equivalent
resistance, RTH,
A. all voltage sources must be opened
B. all voltage sources must be short-circuited
C. all voltage sources must be converted to current
sources
D. none of the above
271.) Thevenins Theorem states that an entire
network connected to a pair of terminals can be
replaced with
A. a single current source in parallel with a single
resistance
B. a single voltage source in parallel with a single
resistance
C. a single voltage source in series with a single
resistance
D. a single current source in series with a single
resistance
272.) Nortons Theorem states that an entire network
connected to a pair of terminals can be replaced with
A. a single current source in parallel with a single
resistance
B. a single voltage source in parallel with a single
resistance
C. a single voltage source in series with a single
resistance
D. a single current source in series with a single
resistance
273.) With respect to terminals A and B in a complex
network, the Thevenin voltage, VTH, is
A. the voltage across terminals A and B when they are
short-circuited
B. the open-circuit voltage across terminals A
and B
C. the same as the voltage applied to the complex
network
D. none of the above
274.) With respect to terminals A and B in a complex
network, the Norton current, IN, is
A. the current flowing between terminals A and B when
they are open
B. the total current supplied by the applied voltage to
the network
C. zero when terminals A and B are short-circuited
D. the current flowing terminals A and B when
they are short-circuited
275.) Which theorem provides a shortcut for finding the
common voltage across any number of parallel
branches with different sources?
A. The Superposition Theorem
B. Thevenins Theorem
C. Nortons Theorem
D. Millmans Theorem

276.) A d.c. circuit usually has ____ as the load

A. Resistance
267.) A resistor is an example of a(n) B. Capacitance
A. bilateral component C. Inductance
B. active component D. both inductance and capacitance
C. passive component
D. both A and C
277.) Electrical appliances are connected in parallel C. number of nodes
because it D. none of these
A. is a simple circuit
B. draws less current 291.) An ideal constant voltage source is connected in
C. results in reduce in power loss series with an ideal constant current source.
D. makes the operation of appliances Considered together, the combination will be a
independent of each other A. constant voltage source
B. constant current source
278.) The purpose of load in an electric circuit is to C. constant voltage source and constant current
A. increase the circuit current D. source or a constant power source
B. utilize electrical energy
C. decrease the circuit current 292.) A network contains only independent current
D. none of the above sources and resistors. If the values of all the resistors
are doubled, the values of the node voltage
279.) A passive network has A. will become half
A. no emf source B. will remain unchanged
B. no current source C. will become double
C. neither emf nor current source D. cannot be determined unless the circuit
D. none of these configuration and the values of the resistors are known
280.) The relationship between voltage and current is 293.) A network N is a dual of network N if
the same for two opposite directions of current in case A. both of them have same mesh equations
of B. both of them have same node equations
A. bilateral network C. mesh equations of one are the node equations
B. active network of the other
C. unilateral network D. KCL and KVL equations are the same
D. passive network
294.) If each branch of a delta circuit has impedance
281.) Which of the following statement is not correct? 3Z, then each branch of the equivalent Wye circuit has
A. voltage source is an active element impedance
B. current source is a passive element A. Z/ 3 C. 3 3 Z
C. resistance is a passive element B. 3Z D. Z/3
D. conductance is a passive element
295.) When all resistances in delta connection are
282.) A network has 7 nodes and 5 independent loops. having equal value of R. What is the equivalent
The number of branches in the network is resistance in star connection?
A. 13 C. 11 A. RY = R C. RY = R/3
B. 12 D. 10 B. R = RY/3 D. none of these
283.) The nodal method of circuit analysis is based on 296.) Superposition theorem is not applicable in the
A. Kirchhoffs Voltage Law & Ohms law network when it is
B. Kirchhoffs Current Law & Ohms law A. Linear C. Time varying
C. Kirchhoffs Current Law & Kirchhoffs Voltage Law B. non-linear D. Time invarying
D. Kirchhoffs Current Law & Kirchhoffs Voltage Law &
Ohms 297.) The superposition theorem is valid for
A. all linear networks
284.) For a network of seven branches and four nodes, B. linear and symmetrical networks only
the number of independent loops will be C. only linear networks having no dependent sources
A. 11 C. 7 D. linear as well as nonlinear networks
B. 8 D. 4
298.) Substitution theorem is not used in the analysis
285.) A network has b branches and nodes. For this of networks in which they contain elements as
mesh analysis will be simpler then node analysis if n is A. Linear C. Time varying
greater then B. non-linear D. none of these
A. b C. (b/2) + 1
B. b + 1 D. b/2 299.) Thevenins theorem is not applicable when
1. Load is coupled with the network
286.) The number of independent loops for a network 2. Linear
with n nodes and b branches is 3. Time invariant
A. n - 1 4. none of these
B. b - n 5. Non linear
C. b - n + 1 6. Time varying
D. independent no. of nodes A. 1, 5, 6 C. 1, 5
B. 5, 6 D. 1, 3, 5, 6
287.) The following constitutes a bilateral element
A. Resistor C. Vacuum Tube 300.) Tellegens theorem is applicable when
B. FET D. metal rectifier A. Nature of elements is irrelevant
B. Elements are linear time varying
288.) Kirchhoffs Laws fail in the case of C. KVL and KCL is not satisfied
A. linear networks D. none of these
B. non-linear networks
C. dual networks 301.) Reciprocity theorem is applicable when network
D. distributed parameter networks is
1. Linear
289.) Ohms law, Kirchhoffs Current Law & Kirchhoffs 2. Time invariant
Voltage will fail at 3. Passive
A. Low frequency C. high power 4. Independent source
B. high frequency D. none of these 5. Dependent source
6. Mutual inductors
290.) Total no, of mesh equations required is equal to Identify the correct combination
A. number of links A. 1, 2, 6 C. 1, 2, 4
B. number of tree branches
B. 1, 2, 3, 6 D. 1, 2, 3
C. passive component
D. both A and C