Question 1

The shorthand method that uses a base number between 1 and 10 is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  decimal 
B)  scientific notation 
C)  engineering notation 
D)  prefix 
A)  decimal 
B)  scientific notation 
C)  engineering notation 
D)  prefix B

Question 2

2.2 kV =

Accepted Answer

A)  2.2 × 10-3 V 
B)  2.2 × 10-4 V 
C)  22 × 103 V 
D)  2,200 Volts 
A)  2.2 × 10-3 V 
B)  2.2 × 10-4 V 
C)  22 × 103 V 
D)  2,200 Volts D

Question 3

The symbol µ is an abbreviation for 10-6 or micro.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The SI system is :

Accepted Answer

A)  used for scientific work 
B)  based on a system of fundamental units 
C)  used for engineering work 
D)  an international system 
E)  all of the above 
A)  used for scientific work 
B)  based on a system of fundamental units 
C)  used for engineering work 
D)  an international system 
E)  all of the above

Question 5

Express the number 51,000,000,000 in proper scientific notation.

Accepted Answer

A)  51 × 108 
B)  5.1 × 1010 
C)  5.1 × 109 
D)  5.1 × 1011 
A)  51 × 108 
B)  5.1 × 1010 
C)  5.1 × 109 
D)  5.1 × 1011

Question 6

Convert 3.95 × 10-4 A to the closest standard metric prefix.

Accepted Answer

A)  39.5 mA 
B)  3.95 mA 
C)  0.395 mA 
D)  395 mA 
A)  39.5 mA 
B)  3.95 mA 
C)  0.395 mA 
D)  395 mA

Question 7

Convert 5.7 mW to µW.

Accepted Answer

A)  5,700 µW 
B)  57,000 µW 
C)  0.057 µW 
D)  0.00057 µW 
A)  5,700 µW 
B)  57,000 µW 
C)  0.057 µW 
D)  0.00057 µW

Question 8

Express 5.6 × 10-2 in milli, basic units, and micro.

Accepted Answer

A)  56 milli, 0.056, 56000 micro 
B)  5.6 milli, 0.056, 56000 micro 
C)  5600 milli, 56, 560 pico 
D)  560 milli, 5.600, 5600 micro 
A)  56 milli, 0.056, 56000 micro 
B)  5.6 milli, 0.056, 56000 micro 
C)  5600 milli, 56, 560 pico 
D)  560 milli, 5.600, 5600 micro

Question 9

Convert 75 µV to mV.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.075 mV 
B)  0.000075 mV 
C)  7500 mV 
D)  75,000 mV 
A)  0.075 mV 
B)  0.000075 mV 
C)  7500 mV 
D)  75,000 mV

Question 10

Convert 4,600,000 Ω to Mega Ω.

Accepted Answer

A)  46 Mega Ω 
B)  4600 Mega Ω 
C)  460 Mega Ω 
D)  4.6 Mega Ω 
A)  46 Mega Ω 
B)  4600 Mega Ω 
C)  460 Mega Ω 
D)  4.6 Mega Ω

Question 11

The unit of measurement for current is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ohm 
B)  Watt 
C)  Volt 
D)  Ampere 
A)  Ohm 
B)  Watt 
C)  Volt 
D)  Ampere

Question 12

The symbol for power is:

Accepted Answer

A)  W 
B)  P 
C)  Q 
D)  Z 
A)  W 
B)  P 
C)  Q 
D)  Z

Question 13

The symbol for a resistor is:

Accepted Answer

A)  R 
B)  V 
C)  A 
D)  C 
A)  R 
B)  V 
C)  A 
D)  C

Question 14

The unit of measurement for conductance is the Coulomb.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The unit of measurement for voltage is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Watt 
B)  Ampere 
C)  Volt 
D)  Ohm D 
A)  Watt 
B)  Ampere 
C)  Volt 
D)  Ohm D

Question 16

Convert the following:
-3.9 kΩ =

Accepted Answer

A)  3.9 × 105 Ω 
B)  3.9 × 103 Ω 
C)  3.9 × 10-4 Ω 
D)  39 × 10-3 Ω 
A)  3.9 × 105 Ω 
B)  3.9 × 103 Ω 
C)  3.9 × 10-4 Ω 
D)  39 × 10-3 Ω

Question 17

Convert the following:
-2 × 10-3 Amp =

Accepted Answer

A)  2 amps 
B)  2 microamps 
C)  2 milliamps 
D)  0.5 milliamps 
A)  2 amps 
B)  2 microamps 
C)  2 milliamps 
D)  0.5 milliamps

Question 18

2 µF =

Accepted Answer

A)  2 × 10-6 F 
B)  200 pF 
C)  2000 nF 
D)  both A and C 
A)  2 × 10-6 F 
B)  200 pF 
C)  2000 nF 
D)  both A and C

Question 19

Which of the following are common applications of electronics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Automation 
B)  Computers 
C)  Communications systems 
D)  Consumer products 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Automation 
B)  Computers 
C)  Communications systems 
D)  Consumer products 
E)  All of the above

Question 20

The symbol for Current is:

Accepted Answer

A)  V 
B)  C 
C)  A 
D)  I 
A)  V 
B)  C 
C)  A 
D)  I

Exam 1: Quantities and Units

The shorthand method that uses a base number between 1 and 10 is called:

2.2 kV =

The symbol µ is an abbreviation for 10-6 or micro.

The SI system is :

Express the number 51,000,000,000 in proper scientific notation.

Convert 3.95 × 10-4 A to the closest standard metric prefix.

Convert 5.7 mW to µW.

Express 5.6 × 10-2 in milli, basic units, and micro.

Convert 75 µV to mV.

Convert 4,600,000 Ω to Mega Ω.

The unit of measurement for current is the:

The symbol for power is:

The symbol for a resistor is:

The unit of measurement for conductance is the Coulomb.

The unit of measurement for voltage is the:

Convert the following: -3.9 kΩ =

Convert the following: -2 × 10-3 Amp =

2 µF =

Which of the following are common applications of electronics?

The symbol for Current is:

Voltage, Current, and Resistance

Ohms Law

Energy and Power

Series Circuits

Parallel Circuits

Series-Parallel Circuits

Circuit Theorems and Conversions

Branch, Loop, and Node Analyses

Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Introduction to Alternating Current and Voltage

Capacitors

Inductors

Transformers

Rc Circuits

Rl Circuits

Rlc Circuits and Resonance

Passive Filters

Circuit Theorems in Ac Analysis

Time Response of Reactive Circuits

Three-Phase Systems in Power Applications

Filters