Technician Licensing Class Electrical principles, math for electronics, electronic principles, Ohm’s Law T5A - T5D Valid July 1, 2014 Through June 30, 2018 Developed by Bob Bytheway, K3DIO, and slightly modified by SPARC 1

T 5 A The name for the flow of electrons in an electric circuit is current. T5A03 Electrical current is measured in amperes. T5A01 The basic unit of electromotive force is voltage. T5A11 The electrical term for the electromotive force (EMF) that causes electron flow is voltage. T5A05 2

T 5 A The term that describes the rate at which electrical energy is used is called Power. T5A10 The basic unit of electrical power is measured in Watts. T5A02 3

T 5 A The name for a current that flows only in one direction is called direct current. T5A04 A mobile transceiver usually requires 12 volts. T5A06 Motor cycle battery AAA battery 9 Volt battery Hand held battery 4

T 5 A The name for a current that reverses direction on a regular basis is alternating current. T5A09 Frequency is the term to describe the number of times per second that an alternating current reverses direction. T5A12 The unit of frequency is the Hertz. T5C05 5

T 5 A Copper is a good electrical conductor. T5A07 A good electrical insulator is glass. T5A08

T 5 B Number prefixes 1,000,000,000,000 1,000,000,000 1,000,000 1,000 1 0.1 0.01 0.001 0.000 001 0.000 000 001 0.000 000 000 001 Unit 100

T 5 B 1.5 amperes is the same as: 1,500 milliamperes. T5B01 Another way to specify a radio signal frequency of 1,500,000 hertz is: There are one thousand volts in: One one-millionth of a volt is equal to: 1,500 milliamperes. T5B01 1500 kHz T5B02 One Kilovolt T5B03 one microvolt T5B04 8

T 5 B 500 milliwatts is equivalent to: 0.5 watts. T5B05 If an ammeter calibrated in amperes is used to measure a 3000-milliampere current, the reading would show: A frequency readout calibrated in megahertz shows a reading of 3.525 MHz, if calibrated in kilohertz it would show: 1,000,000 picofarads is the same as: 0.5 watts. T5B05 3 amperes T5B06 3525 kHz T5B07 1 microfard T5B08 9

T 5 B 28,400 kHz is equal to: 28.400MHz T5B12 If a frequency readout shows a reading of 2425 MHz, it can be read as: 28.400MHz T5B12 2.425 GHz T5B13 10

T 5 B   Power Radio   11

T 5 B The approximate amount of change, measured in decibels (dB), of a power increase from 20 watts to 200 watts is 10 dB. T5B11 3 dB is the approximate amount of change, measured in decibels (dB) of a power increase from 5 watts to 10 watts. T5B09 The approximate amount of change, measured in decibels (dB) of a power decrease from 12 watts to 3 watts is -6 dB. T5B10 12

T 5 C The ability to store energy in an electric field is called capacitance. T5C01 The basic unit of capacitance is the farad. T5C02 The ability to store energy in a magnetic field is called Inductance. T5C03 The basic unit of inductance is the henry. T5C04 13

T 5 C The abbreviation “RF” refers to radio frequency signals of all types. T5C06 The usual name for Electromagnetic waves that travel through space are radio waves. T5C07 14

T 5 C The formula used to calculate electrical power in a DC circuit is Power (P) equals voltage (E) multiplied by current (I). T5C08 15 15

T 5 C The power being used in a circuit when the applied voltage is 13.8 volts DC and the current is 10 amperes is: T5C09 Solving for “P” so cover up the P and plug in the other two numbers E is given as 13.8 volts and I is given as 10 amperes The power being used in a circuit when the applied voltage is 13.8 volts DC and the current is 10 amperes is: T5C09 P = I x E P = 10 x 13.8 P = 138 Watts

T 5 C The power being used in a circuit when the applied voltage is 12 volts DC and the current is 2.5 amperes is:T5C10 Solving for “P” so cover up the “P” and plug in the other two numbers E is given as 12 volts and I is given as 2.5 amperes P = I x E P = 2.5 x 12 P = 30 watts

T 5 C The amount of current flowing in a circuit when the power in a circuit is 120 watts and the applied voltage is 12 volts is:T5C11 Solving for “I” so cover up the “I” and plug in the other two numbers P is given as 120 watts and E is given as 12 volts and I = P / E I = 120  12 I = 10 Amperes 18

T 5 C Impedance is a measure of the opposition to AC current flow in a circuit. T5C12 The unit of impedance is the ohm. T5C13 19

T 5 D The formula used to calculate current in a circuit is Current (I) equals Voltage (E) divided by Resistance (R). T5D01 20 20

T 5 D This formula us used to calculate voltage in a circuit: Voltage (E) equals Current (I) multiplied by Resistance (R). T5D02 21

T 5 D This formula us used to calculate resistance in a circuit: Resistance (R) equals Voltage (E) divided by Current (I).T5D03 22 22

T 5 D The resistance of a circuit in which a current of 3 amperes flows thru a resistor connected to 90 volts is: T5D04 R = E / I R = 90  3 R = 30 Ohms 23 23

T 5 D The resistance of a circuit in which the applied voltage is 12 volts and the current flow is 1.5 amperes is: T5D05 R = E / I R = 12  1.5 R = 8 Ohms 24 24

T 5 D The resistance of a circuit that draws 4 amperes from a 12-volt source is: T5D06 R = E / I R = 12  4 R = 3 Ohms 25 25

T 5 D The current flowing thru a 80-ohm resistor connected across 120 volts is: T5D07 I = E / R I = 120  80 I = 1.5 Amperes 26 26

T 5 D The current flowing thru a 100-ohm resistor connected across 200 volts is: T5D08 I = E / R I = 200  100 I = 2 Amperes 27 27

T 5 D The current flowing thru a 24-ohm resistor connected across 240 volts is: T5D09 I = E / R I = 240  24 I = 10 Amperes 28 28

T 5 D The voltage across a 2-ohm resistor if a current of 0.5 amperes flows thru it is:T5D10 E = I x R E = 0.5 x 2 E = 1 Volt 29 29

T 5 D The voltage across a 10-ohm resistor if a current of 1 amperes flows thru it is: T5D11 E = I x R E = 1.0 x 10 E = 10 Volts 30 30

T 5 D The voltage across a 10-ohm resistor if a current of 2 amperes flows thru it is: T5D12 E = I x R E = 2.0 x 10 E = 20 Volts 31 31

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Element 2 Technician Class Question Pool T 5 A – T 5 D Valid July 1, 2014 Through June 30, 2018 33

T5A01 Electrical current is measured in which of the following units? Volts Watts Ohms Amperes 34

T5A02 Electrical power is measured in which of the following units? Volts Watts Ohms Amperes 35

T5A03. What is the name for the flow of electrons in T5A03 What is the name for the flow of electrons in an electric circuit? Voltage Resistance Capacitance Current 36

T5A04 What is the name for a current that flows only in one direction? Alternating current Direct current Normal current Smooth current 37

T5A05. What is the electrical term for the electromotive T5A05 What is the electrical term for the electromotive force (EMF) that causes electron flow? Voltage Ampere-hours Capacitance Inductance 38

T5A06 How much voltage does a mobile transceiver usually require? About 12 volts About 30 volts About 120 volts About 240 volts 39

T5A07 Which of the following is a good electrical conductor? Glass Wood Copper Rubber 40

T5A08 Which of the following is a good electrical insulator? Copper Glass Aluminum Mercury 41

T5A09. What is the name for a current that reverses T5A09 What is the name for a current that reverses direction on a regular basis? Alternating current Direct current Circular current Vertical current 42

T5A10. Which term describes the rate at which electrical T5A10 Which term describes the rate at which electrical energy is used? Resistance Current Power Voltage 43

T5A11 What is the basic unit of electromotive force? The volt The watt The ampere The ohm 44

T5A12. What term describes the number of times per T5A12 What term describes the number of times per second that an alternating current reverses direction? Pulse rate Speed Wavelength Frequency 45

T5B01 How many milliamperes is 1.5 amperes? 46

T5B02. What is another way to specify a radio T5B02 What is another way to specify a radio signal frequency of 1,500,000 hertz? 1500 kHz 1500 MHz 15 GHz 150 kHz 47

T5B03 How many volts are equal to one kilovolt? One one-thousandth of a volt One hundred volts One thousand volts One million volts 48

T5B04 How many volts are equal to one microvolt? One one-millionth of a volt One million volts One thousand kilovolts One one-thousandth of a volt 49

T5B05 Which of the following is equivalent to 500 milliwatts?

T5B06. If an ammeter calibrated in amperes is used to T5B06 If an ammeter calibrated in amperes is used to measure a 3000-milliampere current, what reading would it show? 0.003 amperes 0.3 amperes 3 amperes 3,000,000 amperes 51

T5B07. If a frequency readout calibrated in megahertz shows T5B07 If a frequency readout calibrated in megahertz shows a reading of 3.525 MHz, what would it show if it were calibrated in kilohertz? 0.003525 kHz 35.25 kHz 3525 kHz 3,525,000 kHz 52

T5B08 How many microfarads are 1,000,000 picofarads? 53

T5B09. What is the approximate amount of change, T5B09 What is the approximate amount of change, measured in decibels (dB), of a power increase from 5 watts to 10 watts? 2 dB 3 dB 5 dB 10 dB 54

T5B10. What is the approximate amount of change, T5B10 What is the approximate amount of change, measured in decibels (dB), of a power decrease from 12 watts to 3 watts? -1 dB -3 dB -6 dB -9 dB 55

T5B11. What is the approximate amount of change, T5B11 What is the approximate amount of change, measured in decibels (dB), of a power increase from 20 watts to 200 watts? 10 dB 12 dB 18 dB 28 dB 56

T5B12 Which of the following frequencies is equal to 28,400 kHz? 28.400 MHz 2.800 MHz 284.00 MHz 28.400 kHz 57

T5B13. If a frequency readout shows a reading of 2425 T5B13 If a frequency readout shows a reading of 2425 MHz, what frequency is that in GHz? 0.002425 GHz 24.25 GHz 2.425 GHz 2425 GHz 58

T5C01 What is the ability to store energy in an electric field called? Inductance Resistance Tolerance Capacitance 59

T5C01 What is the ability to store energy in an electric field called? Inductance Resistance Tolerance Capacitance 60

T5C03 What is the ability to store energy in a magnetic field called? Admittance Capacitance Resistance Inductance 61

T5C04 What is the basic unit of inductance? The coulomb The farad The henry The ohm 62

T5C05 What is the unit of frequency? Hertz Henry Farad Tesla 63

T5C06 What does the abbreviation “RF” refer to? Radio frequency signals of all types The resonant frequency of a tuned circuit The real frequency transmitted as opposed to the apparent frequency Reflective force in antenna transmission lines 64

T5C07. What is a usual name for electromagnetic waves T5C07 What is a usual name for electromagnetic waves that travel through space? Gravity waves Sound waves Radio waves Pressure waves 65

T5C08. What is the formula used to calculate T5C08 What is the formula used to calculate electrical power in a DC circuit? Power (P) equals voltage (E) multiplied by current (I) Power (P) equals voltage (E) divided by current (I) Power (P) equals voltage (E) minus current (I) Power (P) equals voltage (E) plus current (I) 66

T5C09. How much power is being used in a circuit when T5C09 How much power is being used in a circuit when the applied voltage is 13.8 volts DC and the current is 10 amperes? 138 watts 0.7 watts 23.8 watts 3.8 watts 67

T5C10. How much power is being used in a circuit when T5C10 How much power is being used in a circuit when the applied voltage is 12 volts DC and the current is 2.5 amperes? 4.8 watts 30 watts 14.5 watts 0.208 watts 68

T5C11. How many amperes are flowing in a circuit when T5C11 How many amperes are flowing in a circuit when the applied voltage is 12 volts DC and the load is 120 watts? 0.1 amperes 10 amperes 12 amperes 132 amperes 69

T5C12 What is meant by the term impedance? It is a measure of the opposition to AC current flow in a circuit It is the inverse of resistance It is a measure of the Q or Quality Factor of a component It is a measure of the power handling capability of a component 70

T5C13 What are the units of impedance? Volts Amperes Coulombs Ohms 71

T5D01 What formula is used to calculate current in a circuit? Current (I) equals voltage (E) multiplied by resistance (R) Current (I) equals voltage (E) divided by resistance (R) Current (I) equals voltage (E) added to resistance (R) Current (I) equals voltage (E) minus resistance (R) 72

T5D02 What formula is used to calculate voltage in a circuit? Voltage (E) equals current (I) multiplied by resistance (R) Voltage (E) equals current (I) divided by resistance (R) Voltage (E) equals current (I) added to resistance (R) Voltage (E) equals current (I) minus resistance (R) 73

T5D03 What formula is used to calculate resistance in a circuit? Resistance (R) equals voltage (E) multiplied by current (I) Resistance (R) equals voltage (E) divided by current (I) Resistance (R) equals voltage (E) added to current (I) Resistance (R) equals voltage (E) minus current (I) 74

T5D04. What is the resistance of a circuit in which a T5D04 What is the resistance of a circuit in which a current of 3 amperes flows through a resistor connected to 90 volts? 3 ohms 30 ohms 93 ohms 270 ohms 75

T5D05. What is the resistance in a circuit for which the T5D05 What is the resistance in a circuit for which the applied voltage is 12 volts and the current flow is 1.5 amperes? 18 ohms 0.125 ohms 8 ohms 13.5 ohms 76

T5D06. What is the resistance of a circuit that. draws 4 T5D06 What is the resistance of a circuit that draws 4 amperes from a 12-volt source? 3 ohms 16 ohms 48 ohms 8 ohms 77

T5D07. What is the current flow in a circuit with an T5D07 What is the current flow in a circuit with an applied voltage of 120 volts and a resistance of 80 ohms? 9600 amperes 200 amperes 0.667 amperes 1.5 amperes 78

T5D08. What is the current flowing through a 100-ohm T5D08 What is the current flowing through a 100-ohm resistor connected across 200 volts? 20,000 amperes 0.5 amperes 2 amperes 100 amperes 79

T5D09. What is the current flowing through a 24-ohm T5D09 What is the current flowing through a 24-ohm resistor connected across 240 volts? 24,000 amperes 0.1 amperes 10 amperes 216 amperes 80

T5D10. What is the voltage across a 2-ohm resistor if a. current of 0 T5D10 What is the voltage across a 2-ohm resistor if a current of 0.5 amperes flows through it? 1 volt 0.25 volts 2.5 volts 1.5 volts 81

T5D11. What is the voltage across a 10-ohm resistor if a T5D11 What is the voltage across a 10-ohm resistor if a current of 1 ampere flows through it? 1 volt 10 volts 11 volts 9 volts 82

T5D12. What is the voltage across a 10-ohm resistor if a T5D12 What is the voltage across a 10-ohm resistor if a current of 2 amperes flows through it? 8 volts 0.2 volts 12 volts 20 volts 83