Ramsay Test Electrical Knowledge 2

Question 1

What is the total resistance of two 10-ohm resistors connected in parallel?

Accepted Answer

5 ohms

Answer

10 ohms

Answer

20 ohms

Answer

0.5 ohms

Question 2

In a series circuit, what stays the same through every component?

Accepted Answer

Current

Answer

Voltage

Answer

Resistance

Answer

Power

Question 3

What does a transformer's turns ratio determine?

Accepted Answer

The ratio of primary to secondary voltage

Answer

The frequency of the output

Answer

The total resistance

Answer

The direction of current

Question 4

Which device protects a circuit by melting and breaking when current is too high?

Accepted Answer

Fuse

Answer

Capacitor

Answer

Diode

Answer

Resistor

Question 5

What is the power dissipated by a 120 V appliance drawing 5 A?

Accepted Answer

600 W

Answer

24 W

Answer

125 W

Answer

115 W

Question 6

What is the primary function of a circuit breaker?

Accepted Answer

To automatically interrupt overcurrent and be reset

Answer

To increase voltage

Answer

To store electric charge

Answer

To convert AC to DC

Question 7

In North American residential wiring, what color is typically used for the grounding conductor?

Accepted Answer

Green or bare

Answer

Black

Answer

Red

Answer

White