1- Control or selection of one or more circuits is a function of a/an __________.

a. automatic switch
b. manual switch
c. multi-contact switch

2- Solenoid and relays are operated _____________.

a. electromagnetically
b. manually
c. electrically

3- Designation of switch voltage rating is based on the ________ of the voltage values.
a. Maximum
b. Minimum
c. Nominal

4- ___________ type of switch is the best to be used for the aircraft flap operation.
a. Single pole single throw
b. Double pole double throw
c. Double pole single throw

5- The maximum number of single-pole, double throw switch positions is ______.

a. two
b. three
c. one

6- The another common name for an accurate snap-acting switch is _______

a. Multiswitch
b. Microswitch
c. Miniswitch

7- Which of the following is a manual switch?

a. Rocker switch
b. Thermostat
c. Limit switch

8- Circuit protection device must always be connected in ____________ with the component or
circuit that it has to protect.
a. series
b. parallel
c. adjacent

9- Which of the following principles describes the operation of a circuit breaker?

Choose one answer.
a. A bimetallic strip bends when it is heated
b. A thermocouple produces a current when heated
c. A coil attracts a soft iron core when current flows in the coil

10- Which of the following is not suitable for aircraft circuit protection?
a. Toggle breaker
b. Automatic breaker
c. Push-pull breaker

11- The number of _______ indicates the number of different circuits that can be controlled by each
pole.
a. Positions
b. Throws
c. Poles

12- A ___________ type of switch is used to guard against the accidental actuation and turning off a
circuit.
a. Momentary
b. Rotary
c. Locked in-out (Guard-covered)

13- Another term used to describe a power relay is _______.

a. Breaker
b. Contactor
c. Capacitor

14- Which of the following is NOT a circuit control device?

a. Switch
b. Relay
c. Breaker

15- Short circuit means

a. current flow to the load and back to the source.
b. current flow bypass the load and back to the source.
c. no current flow to the load.

16- All components below act as a protection devices in a circuit except :

a. fuse.
b. switch.
c. circuit breaker.

17- Micro switch means :

a. small physical size.
 b. requires a large movement to operate.
c. requires a small movement to operate.

18- A _________ is an electrical device that control switching from a remote location.
a. switch
b. relay
c. fuse

19- Fuses are made from metal of :

a. high resistance
b. low resistance
c. high permeability

20- Circuit breakers are :

a. resettable
b. not resettable
c. connected in parallel with the load
d.
21- A relay is an electro-mechanical device which enables a :
a. high current of one circuit to control a low current of another circuit.
b. low current of one circuit to control a high current of another circuit.
c. low current of one circuit to control a low current of another circuit.

22- A fuse that are designed to withstand a momentary surge of current in a circuit is a
a. fast blow fuse
b. slow blow fuse
c. circuit breaker

23- A fuse in a circuit will blown when ___________ occurs.

a. short circuit.
b. open circuit.
c. both a and b.

24- A type of switch that have many input which provide one output is known as;
a. wafer switch.
b. toggle switch
c. micro switch.

25- Switches are rated as :

a. voltage and resistance.
b. amp and resistance.
c. amp and voltage.

26- The type of circuit breaker that are not recommended for aircraft used is…….
a. push to reset.
b. push-pull type.
c. automatic reset.
27- The working principle of a circuit breaker to trip based on;
a. magnetic and heating effect.
b. magnetic and chemical effect.
c. heating and light effect

28- …………………………. circuit breaker can be used as a protection device and a switch.
a. Push to reset
b. Push pull type
c. Automatic reset

29- A switch must be rated to sustain more voltage and current than what the circuit normally
carries continuously, is term as :
a. rating the switch
b. derating the switch
c. catergorizing the switch

30- Aircraft fuses are rated according to the :

a. minimum continuous amperage they can carry.
b. maximum continuous amperage they can carry.
c. the size of the fuse wire or element.

31- Circuit breakers and fuses protect :

a. Components
b. insulators.
c. wiring.
32- Which of the following principles describes the operation of a solenoid?
a. A thermocouple produces a current when heated
b. A coil attracts a soft iron core when current flows in the coil
c. A bimetallic strip bends when it is heated
33- A ____________ installed near the power source while _______ installed near the
components
a. contactor , relay
b. relay , contactor
c. switch , generator
34- A _______________ (bus-bar/terminal strip/relay/contactor) is designed to carry the entire
electrical load.
a. terminal strip
b. contactor
c. bus-bar
35- _____________ circuit are not protected by a fuse.
a. Starter
b. Alternator
c. Auxiliary Power Source
36- The purpose of a switch is:
a. to interrupt the flow of current to the component it controls.
b. to restrict current flow in the circuit
c. to control the operation of an electrical components.
37- Each switch is rated with regard to:
a. the voltage it can withstand only.
b. the current it can carry only.
c. both of (a) and (b)
38- Switch rating must also be considered for:
a. switch contact subjected to high voltage arching during ‘turn off’.
b. switch contact subjected to high current flow during ‘turn on’.
c. both of (a) and (b)
39- If the switch is not derated, a large voltage spike can cause the contacts of a switch to:
a. be welded together.
b. bum away entirely.
c. both of (a) and (b)
40- A two position ‘on-off’ switches should be mounted so that
a. the upward or forward movement of the toggle obtains the ‘on’ position.
b. the downward or backward movement of the toggle obtains the ‘on’ position.
c. both of (a) and (b)
41- Switches that control the movement of aircraft control surfaces:
a. the switches orientation should follow the same direction of control surfaces movement.
b. the switches orientation should be reversed to the control surface movement.
c. both of (a) and (b).
42- Guarded switches are normally
a. operated during emergency situation.
b. left in the ‘ON’ position.
c. colored ‘Blue’.
43- Rocker switches have replaced Toggle switches because of
a. easier operation and a more attractive position.
b. its safety features.
c. C. both of (a) and (b).