Exam 22: Basics of Electronics and Computer Systems

A multiplex wiring system uses bus data links that connect different computers or control modules together.

Which of the following requires a high-speed bus?

The unit of capacitance is ______.

The DLC connector on an OBDII vehicle is located ______.

The two types of semiconductor materials are P-type and ______.

Identify some common applications of magnetic pulse generators in automobiles.

What are the three main types of memory in a computer?

Technician A touches a good ground immediately before touching a computer module. Technician B wears a grounding wrist strap before touching the computer electrical connections and computer case. Who is correct?

Identify desirable characteristics of semiconductors.

____________________ means that data concerning the effects of the computer's commands are fed back to the computer as an input signal.

A common use for a clamping diode is in the air-conditioning ____________________ coil.

Pulse width is measured in _____.

A(n) ____________________ is the simplest type of semiconductor.

The four basic functions of a computer are input, output, processing, and _____.

Actuators (outputs) are being discussed. Technician A says they are variable resistance/ reference-types, switches, and thermistors. Technician B says they convert electrical current into mechanical action. Who is correct?

Technician A says static electricity can generate more than 25,000 volts and can damage electronic components. Technician B says to avoid touching bare metal contacts because oils from the skin can cause corrosion and poor electrical contact. Who is correct?

A(n) ____________________ module allows for data exchange between two different buses.

When a diode is _____ current cannot flow through it.

Describe the four basic functions of a computer.

Some common semiconductor materials include silicon and germanium.