Q: Suppose you want a circuit to operate in a
stable manner when the load impedance varies.
You might consider a coupling method that
employs.
A: An optoisolator
Q: Which of the following would make the best
filter for a power supply?
A: A capacitor in parallel and a choke in
series.
Q: Fastest unsaturated logic
A: HTL
Q: Selenium works especially well in
A: Photocell
Q: In a PNP circuit, the collector
A: Is a negative with respect to the
emitter
Q: The three parts or regions of a FET are called
A: Drain, source and gate
Q: Most efficiency type of regulator
A: Shunt Regulator
Q: What types of insulation are best suited for
use in a high temperature environment?
A: FEP, silicone rubber and extruded
polytetrafluoroethylene
Q: Because its resistance changes very little
with temperature changes, what conductor
is best suited for used in measuring
instruments?
A: Manganin
Q: What do you call an LC oscillator that uses a
tapped capacitor in parallel with an indicator?
A: Colpitts Oscillator
Q: A capacitor may be needed in discrete
voltage regulator to prevent
A: Oscillations
Q: In application where an almost constant
speed is required, a _____ motor is a good
choice
A: DC shunt
Q: In a tube with cold cathode
A: There is no filament
Q: What types of diode whose negative
resistance is depend on the specific form of
a quantum mechanical bond structure of a
material?
A: Gunn diode
Q: You have an unlimited supply of 1 W
1000 ohms resistor and you need a 500 ohms
resistance rated at 7 W or more. This can be
done by assembling:
A: Four sets of two 1000 ohms resistors in
series, and connecting these four sets in
parallel
Q: Which of the ff is a good use or place for a
wirewound resistor?
A: To dissipate a large amount of dc power
Q: Power loss in dc motor is greatly affected
by
A: Copper loss
Q: Which of the ff components used as a
voltage reference element in most voltage
regulator?
A: Zener diode
Q: The motor that will give the greatest
increase in torque
A: Series motor
Q: A device that transform light energy to
dc voltage
A: Photovoltaic
Q: What is the (a) input impedance and (b)
output impedance of a common base
transistor configuration?
A: (a) low (b) high
Q: Which of the ff types of coupling is most
effective at high frequencies?
A: Impedance
Q: A single stage, two transistor amplifier that
uses a phase splitter input is classified as
what type of amplifier?
A: Push Pull
Q: The D’Arsonval meter movement is
based on which of the following principles?
A: Magnet Moving Coil
Q: What transistor configuration should be used
to match high output impedance to low
input impedance?
A: Common Collector
Q: Which of the ff types of components are
used in most operational amplifiers?
A: Integrated Circuit
Q: A toroidal core is used in saturable core
reactor to counteract which of the ff effect?
A: Copper loss
Q: An advantage of a rheostat over a
potentiometer is that:
A: A rheostat can handle more current.
Q: A meter-sensitivity control in a test
instrument would probably be:
A: A linear-taper potentiometer.
Q: A volume control in a stereo compact-disc
player would probably be:
A: A logarithmic-taper potentiometer.
Q: Other type of colpitts oscillator which
uses small capacitance in addition to the two
capacitors to reduce the effects of stray
capacitance.
A: Clapp oscillator
Q: Which of the ff components used as a
voltage reference element in most voltage
regulator?
A: Zener diode
Q: Which of the ff types of capacitors is
polarized?
A: Electrolytic
Q: The technique in the system that avoids the
mixing of printouts from several programs.
A: Spooling
Q: Type of converter that converts ac voltage
frequency from one to another
A: Cycloconverter
Q: Two robot arm, that can be bend, reach,
twist
A: Manipulator
Q: States that the ratio of the thermal
conductivity to the electric conductivity is
proportional to the absolute temperature
for all metal.
A: Weidemann Franz law
Q: In a high fidelity system, the pair of filter
which separate audio frequency band
signals in two separate groups, one is feed
in to the woofer.
A: Cross over network
Q: You have an unlimited supply of 1W 100
ohm resistor, you need a 100 ohm 10 W
resistor, and the best way is to make a series
parallel matrix.
A: 4x4 resistors
Q: One of the prime danger to the
semiconductor diode is heat. Excessive
current generated by heat which eventually
destroy a diode is called
A: Thermal runaway
Q: Which breakdown theory explains the action
that takes place in a heavily doped PN
junction with reverse bias below 5 volts?
A: Zener effect
Q: The SCR is equivalent to what electronic
device?
A: Thyratron
Q: Eddy currents in armature cores are kept
low by which of the following actions
A: Laminating the iron in the core
Q: How can the direction of rotation be
changed in a dc motor?
A: By reversing either the armature
connections or the field connections
Q: An alternator using a gas turbine as prime
mover should have what type of rotor?
A: Turbine driven
Q: In alternators with low speed prime
movers only what type of rotor may be used?
A: Salient pole
Q: What device allows a D’Arsonval meter
movement to measure ac by converting ac to
pulsating dc?
A: A rectifier
Q: Your LPO tells you to test the frequency
response of a particular magnetic tape recorder.
You use a signal generator to sweep through the
frequencies as you monitor the recorders output
amplitude on a VTVM. Which of the ff readings
in output amplitude would indicate the upper
and lower end of the recorders bandwidth?
A: +/- 3 dB
Q: What kind of memory used inside computers
has a read/write capability without any
additional special equipment?
A: RAM
Q: When doping increases the number of
free electrons in a semiconductor, what type
of impurity has been added?
A: N type
Q: In the P type semiconductor, what are the
majority carriers?
A: The holes
Q: With proper bias applied to a transistor,
what should be the relative resistance of (a) the
emitter base junction and (b) the base collector
junction?
A: (a) low (b) high
Q: For normal operation of a transistor, what is
the bias of the (a) emitter base junction and (b)
base collector junction?
A: (a) forward (b) reverse
Q: At some potential as you can increase the
reverse bias voltage on PN junction, the
reverse current increases very rapidly. What
electronic term is given to this voltage
potential?
A: Breakdown voltage
Q: A module which is difficult to repair
because it is completely imbedded in solid
material is one which has been.
A: Encapsulated
Q: What maximum number of logic gates
should be expected in a large-scale
integration circuit?
A: 2,000
Q: A typical silicon wafer has approximately
(a) what diameter and (b) what thickness?
A: (a) 2 inches (b) 0.01 to 0.02 inches
Q: Elements penetrate the semiconductor
substrate in (a) what type of IC but (b) do NOT
penetrate the substrate in what type of IC?
A: (a) Diffused (b) epitaxial
Q: What term is used to describe electronic
systems that are made up of extremely small
parts or elements?
A: Microelectronics
Q: What are the approved methods of
conformal coating removal?
A: Mechanical, thermal, and chemical
Q: Assemblies made up EXCLUSIVELY of
discrete electronic parts are classified as
A: Miniature electronics circuits
Q: A faulty transistor would be identified as
what level of packaging?
A: Level O
Q: PN junctions are protected from
contamination during the fabrication process
by which of the following materials?
A: Oxide
Q: The procedure of connecting circuitry on one
side of a board with the circuitry on the other
side is known as
A: interfacial connections
Q: Clinched leads, straight-through leads,
and offset pads are variations of what type of
termination?
A: Through-hole
Q: What total number of degrees of bend are
(a) fully clinched leads and (b) semi-
clinched leads?
A: (a) 90 (b) 45
Q: What are the two general classifications
of synchro systems?
A: Torque and control
Q: What does the arrow on a synchro
schematic symbol indicate?
A: The angular position of the rotor
Q: What are the two major components of a
synchro?
A: The rotor and the stator
Q: What type of rotor can be composed of a
single winding or three Y-connected
windings?
A: Drum or wound
Q: Which of the following types of synchros is
used in a system requiring large amounts of
power and high accuracy?
A: Control
Q: What term defines the capacity of a
soldering iron to generate and maintain a
satisfactory soldering temperature while
giving up heat to the joint being soldered?
A: Thermal inertia
Q: An android takes the form of:
A: A human body.
Q: An automotive robot might best keep itself
traveling down a specific lane of traffic by
using:
A: Edge detection.
Q: A robot that has its own computer, and
can work independently of other robots or
computers, is called an:
A: Autonomous robot.
Q: A manipulator is also known as a:
A: Robot arm
Q: An android is well suited for operation in:
A: An environment with children.
Q: Rodney Brooks is best known for his work
with:
A: Insect robots.
Q: The number of ways in which a robot arm
can move is known as:
A: Degrees of freedom.
Q: The region throughout which a robot arm
can accomplish tasks is called its:
A: Work envelope.
Q: A robot can determine the steepness of a
slope using a (n):
A: Clinometer.
Q: A magnetic amplifier should be operated
on what portion of the magnetization curve?
A: The knee
Q: For the removal of imbedded TOs in which
all the leads are free, which of the following
methods is recommended?
A: Push out gently
Q: What is the most common range of values
selected for a power supply choke?
A: 1 to 20 henries
Q: An alternator using a gas turbine as a prime
mover should have what type of rotor?
A: Turbine-driven
Q: In alternators with low-speed prime
movers, only what type of rotor may be used?
A: Salient-pole
Q: A universal motor is a special type of
A: series motor
Q: What term is used to describe current
pulses that flow in the same direction?
A: Pulsating direct current
Q: What element of a television CRT is adjusted
by the brightness control?
A: Control grid
Q: Moving iron instrument
A: Uneven scale, measuring ac and dc
Q: Moving coil rectifier instrument
A: Even scale, measuring ac
Q: Moving coil instrument
A: Even scale, measuring dc
Q: Commonly used for power supply filter?
A:Capacitor
Q: Orbits at Saturn
A: Cassini
Q: A robot that measures the Sun at all
altitudes?
A: Ulysses
Q: Using Boolean Algebra
A: Design engineer
Q: Iron core loss in transformer is due to
A: Hysteresis and eddy current losses
Q: Stirring the lead during desoldering
prevents which of the following unwanted
results?
A: Sweat joints
Q: Two inputs not produced carry
A: Quarter adder
Q: The Arc welding process melts & fuses
metal using the heat of an arc between a
covered electrode & the base metal. The
electrode wire also acts as a filler metal.
A: SMAW
Q: Fastest unsaturated logic
A: HTL
Q: A module in which the components are
supported by end plates is referred to as
A: Cordwood

Q: All components and interconnections are
formed on or within a single substrate in which
of the following units?
A: Integrated circuit
Q: Integrated circuits containing more than
64,000 bits of memory are referred to as
A: Very large-scale integration
Q: Which of the following types of material is
preferred for film circuit substrates?
A: Ceramic
Q: Artificially grown silicon or germanium
crystals are used to produce substrates for
which of the following types of integrated
circuits?
A: Thin-film
Q: What term is used to describe electronic
systems that are made up of extremely
small parts or elements?
A: Microelectronics
Q: Letters and numbers stamped on the body of
an IC serve to provide which of the following
types of information?
A: Use
Q: Solder used in electronics is an alloy
composed of which of the following metals?
A: Tin and lead
Q: A roll of solder is marked 60/40. What do
these numbers indicate?
A: 60% tin, 40% lead
Q: Which of the following alloys will melt
directly into a liquid and have no plastic or
semiliquid state?
A: Eutectic alloy
Q: What is the preferred method of removing
epoxy conformal coatings?
A: Hot-air jet
Q: A conformal coating is considered to be
thin if it is less than what thickness?
A: 0.025 inches
Q: Which of the following is/are the most widely
used check(s) for testing electronic equipment?
A: Both Visual and Signal Tracing
Q: What should be used to adjust contact
clearances on a relay?
A: A point bender
Q: What should be used to clean the contacts of
a relay?
A: A burnishing tool
Q: If a relay is NOT operating properly, which
of the following items need NOT be checked?
A: The armature resistance
Q: Of the various mechanical methods of
conformal coating removal, physical contact
with the work piece is NOT required using
which of the following methods?
A: Hot-air jet
Q: Cutting and peeling is an easy method of
removing which of the following types of
coatings?
A: Silicone
Q: Thin acrylic coatings are readily removed
in which of the following ways?
A: Mild solvents
Q: Of the solder removal methods listed below,
which one is most versatile and reliable?
A: Motorized solder extractor
Q: When removing solder with a solder wick,
where should the wick be placed in relation to
the solder joint and the iron?
A: Between the joint and the iron
Q: The motorized solder extractor may be
operated in three different modes. Which of the
following is NOT one of those modes?
A: One-shot vacuum
Q: What type of heat source is a soldering iron?
A: Conductive
Q: The shape and size of the soldering iron tip
to be used is determined by which of the
following factors?
A: The type of work to be done
Q: What is the appearance of a good solder
joint?
A: Bright and shiny
Q: What is the most efficient soldering
temperature?
A: 550 °F
Q: Visual inspection of a completed repair is
conducted to evaluate which of the following
aspects of the repair?
A: Workmanship quality
Q: What is the most critical step in replacing
an imbedded TO?
A: Forming the leads
Q: What is the difference in application
between the two classification synchros?
A: Light versus heavy load
Q: What does the arrow on a synchro schematic
symbol indicate?
A: The angular position of the rotor
Q: How does the stator of a TX receive
voltage?
A: By a magnetic coupling with the rotor
Q: Which of the following units should be used
in measuring the amount of turning force of
synchro?
A: Ounce-inches
Q: A synchro receiver has which of the following
characteristics that is NOT found in an
ordinary transformer?
A: A primary that can rotate in relation to
the secondary
Q: Maximum voltage is induced in a stator
winding of a synchro transmitter when the rotor
and the stator winding have what angle
between them?
A: 0 degrees
Q: Which of the following factors does NOT
affect the amplitude of the voltage induced
in a stator winding of a synchro transmitter?
A: The speed of data transmission
Q: Damping is necessary for which of the
following synchro devices?
A: Receiver
Q: The primary purpose of damping is to
reduce which of the following conditions in a
synchro device?
A: Oscillating
Q: Which of the following types of synchros is
used in a system requiring large amounts of
power and high accuracy?
A: Control
Q: Synchro capacitors are used to provide
which of the following characteristics in a
synchro system?
A: Improved accuracy
Q: Multispeed synchro systems have which of
the following advantages over singlespeed
synchro systems?
A: Greater accuracy
Q: The voltage used to prevent false
synchronizations is known by what term?
A: Stickoff voltage
Q: During synchro alignment, what is the
purpose of the coarse setting?
A: To ensure a setting of zero degrees
rather than 180 degrees
Q: Above 1GHz…Dielectric…???
A: water
Q: When a 115-volt source is used during the
alignment of a differential synchro, what is the
maximum time the circuit can be energized
without causing damage to the synchro?
A: 2 minutes
Q: What type of indicating device is usually
installed in the stator circuit of a torque synchro
system?
A: An overload indicator
Q: The operation of an accelerometer is
based on what physical property?
A: Inertia
Q: What condition causes the nuts or screws
which hold the tip of a soldering gun to loosen?
A: The heating and cooling cycle loosens
them
Q: What term defines the capacity of a
soldering iron to generate and maintain a
satisfactory soldering temperature while
giving up heat to the joint being soldered?
A: Thermal inertia
Q: False
A: All bistable are edged triggered
Q: By changing current
A: Self-induced emf is produced
Q: Camera used for imaging position
emitter… multipl:e…. silicone
A: Cameton camera
Q: When a wire has been properly stripped and
is to be soldered to a connector, what total
length of the exposed wire should be tinned?
A: One-half
Q: When heat-shrinkable tubing is used,
what is the maximum temperature to which
the wire should be subjected?
A: 300ºF
Q: What chemical or physical change causes a
joint of soldered copper conductors to become
one common metal?
A: A chemical change takes place as the
copper is dissolved into the solder thereby
forming an alloyed metal
Q: Plastic insulation is normally used for what
levels of voltage?
A. Medium to low
Q: When you work on synthetic insulated
wiring, what safety precaution must be
observed?
A: Avoid breathing the vapors when the
insulation is heated
Q: What nonmetallic material is most
commonly used to protect wires and cables?
A: Fibrous braid
Q: What is the common name for woven
covers?
A: Loom
Q: What percentage of tin is used in alloy
lead sheathing?
A: 2%
Q: What insulating materials are best suited
for use with high voltage?
A: Varnished cambric and oil impregnated
paper
Q: What is the common name for enamel
insulated wire?
A: Magnet wire
Q: What types of conductor protection are
normally used for shipboard wiring?
A: Wire braid armor and nonmagnetic steel
tape
Q: The preferred method for removing
insulation from most types of insulated wire is
by using what tool?
A: Wire stripper
Q: When a wire is insulated with glass braid or
asbestos and requires stripping, which of the
following tools should NOT be used?
A: Hot-blade wire stripper
Q: When aluminum terminals lugs or splices
are installed, which of the following tools is
generally recommended for use?
A: Power crimping tool
Q: When a Western Union splice is used to
connect two wires, why should the twisted
ends of the wires be pressed down as close
as possible to the straight portion of the wire?
A: To prevent the wires from puncturing
the tape covering
Q: Any connection that is located close to
the chassis or any other terminal should be
examined for the possibility of which of the
following problems?
A: A short
Q: When is a rattail joint normally used?
A: When a branch circuit is required and a
junction box is used to join conduit
Q: If a fluorescent light is to be attached to
a branch circuit, which of the following splices
should normally be used?
A: Fixture joint
Q: When is a knotted tap joint normally
used?
A: When a branch circuit is joined to a
continuous wire (main wire)
Q: Why is friction tape used over a splice?
A: To provide a protective covering over
the rubber tape
Q: When a large aluminum terminal lug or
splice is installed, why is it NOT necessary to
clean the aluminum wire?
A: The wire is cleaned by the abrasive
compound in the lug or splice
Q: Why is a lock washer NOT used with an
aluminum terminal?
A: The washer will gouge the lug and
cause deterioration
Q: When coaxial cables are laced, the use of
round cord is prohibited. What additional
precaution must be observed?
A: Coaxial cables must not be tied so
tightly as to deform the dielectric
Q: How should a single lace be started?
A: With a square knot and two marling
hitches
Q: How should a double lace be started?
A: With a telephone hitch
Q: Under which of the following conditions
should a double lace be used?
A: The bundle is larger than one inch in
diameter
Q: If you are preparing to single lace
conductors, what total length must the lacing
be in relationship to the longest conductor?
A. Two and one-half times the length
Q: Why is a lacing shuttle used when
conductors are laced in bundles?
A: It helps prevent the cord or tape from
fouling
Q: If a bundle of conductors passes
through a very high-temperature area,
what restraint should be used to tie the bundle?
A: High-temperature pressure-sensitive
tape
Q: What is the purpose of the green
conductor in a power tool or electric appliance
cable?
A: To prevent electrical shock to the
operator
Q: When you solder or hot-wire strip
fluoroplastic insulated wire, which of the
following safety precautions should be
observed?
A: Maintain good ventilation to carry off
the fumes
Q: An android takes the form of:
A: A human body.
Q: An automotive robot might best keep itself
traveling down a specific lane of traffic by using:
A: Edge detection.
Q: A robot that has its own computer, and can
work independently of other robots or
computers, is called an:
A: Autonomous robot.
Q: A manipulator is also known as a:
A: Robot arm
Q: An android is well suited for operation in:
A: An environment with children.
Q: A telechir is used in conjunction with:
A: Telepresence.
Q: Rodney Brooks is best known for his work
with:
A: Insect robots.
Q: Spherical coordinates can uniquely define
the position of a point in up to:
A: Three dimensions.
Q: The number of ways in which a robot arm
can move is known as:
A: Degrees of freedom.
Q: The region throughout which a robot arm can
accomplish tasks is called its:
A: Work envelope.
Q: A robot arm that moves along three
independent axes, each of which is straight
and perpendicular to the other two, employs:
A: Cartesian coordinate geometry.
Q: A color vision system can use three gray-
scale cameras, equipped with filters that allow
which three colors of light to pass?
Q: Meggers (megaohmmeters) are used to
measure which of the following quantities?
A: High Resistance
Q: When a point in a circuit where full system
voltage is present comes in direct contact with
the ground or return side of the circuit, which of
the following terms applies?
A: Direct Short
Q: If the bearings of a generator were to
fail, which of the following circuit conditions
would probably occur?
A: Abnormal Heating
Q: When circuit current increases beyond the
designed current carrying capability of the
circuit, which of the following terms applies?
A: Excessive Current
Q: Which of the following two are circuit
protection devices?
A: Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Q: Which of the following factors is NOT used to
rate fuses?
A: Size
Q: a fuse current rating has which of the
following definitions?
A: the maximum current that will flow
through a fuse without opening the fuse
Q: A fuse voltage rating has which of the
following definitions?
A: The maximum voltage across a fuse
that will not jump the open fuse
Q: Which of the following methods will provide
an ABSOLUTE determination as to whether or
not a fuse is open?
A: A voltmeter check of the fuse
Q: A fuse is removed from a circuit, checked
with an ohmmeter, and found to be shorted.
What action should be taken?
A: Put the fuse back in the circuit
Q: Which of the following methods should be
used to check a .002 ampere fuse?
A: Use an ohmmeter and place a resistor
in series with the fuse
Q: What should you use to remove a fuse from a
clip- type fuseholder?
A: A fuse puller
Q: which of the following is a safety precaution
to be observed when a fuse is checked?
A: Turn the power off and discharge the
circuit before the fuse is removed
Q: Before replacing a fuse, you should check for
which of the following conditions?
A: proper fit and proper fuse
Q: which of the following is NOT a safety
precaution to be observed when a fuse is
changed?
A: Be sure the fuse fits properly in the
fuseholder
Q: When you perform preventive maintenance A: an ignition switch on a motor
on fuses, which of the following is NOT a vehicle????
condition you should check?
A: Short fuse Q: Control or selection of one or more circuits is
a function of which of the following switches?
Q: What is the total number of main A: A multicontact switch
components in a circuit breaker?
A: five Q: A switch actuator is described by which of
the following terms?
Q: Which of the following is NOT a type of trip A: Toggle
element for a circuit breaker?
A: Mechanical Q: What is the maximum number of different
single-pole, double throw switch positions
Q: A circuit breaker that will trip even if the possible?
operating mechanism is held ON is known as A: Three
what type of circuit breaker?
A: Trip Free Q: Control of a circuit requiring a temporary
actuation signal is provided by which of the
Q: What type of circuit breaker can be following switches?
overridden if the operating mechanism is held A: Momentary
ON?
A: NOntrip free Q: To guard against the accidental actuation
of a circuit, which of the following types of
Q: Which of the following is NOT a time delay switches are used?
rating for a circuit breaker? A: Locked- Out
A: Standard
Q: Selective tripping is used to cause which of Q: To guard against the accidental turning off
the following circuit breakers to trip when of a circuit, which of the following types of
there is an overload? switches are used?
A: The closest to the fault A: Locked- In
Q: Selective tripping is used to accomplish Q: What is the common name for an accurate
which of the following purposes? snap-acting switch?
A: To isolate a faulty circuit without A: Micro switch
affecting other circuits
Q: A solenoid is commonly used in which of the
Q: Which of the following items is NOT checked following devices?
during maintenance on a circuit breaker? A: A starter for a motor vehicle
A: Input Power Voltage
Q: If a solenoid is not operating properly, which
Q: Circuit control devices should NOT be used of the following items need NOT be checked?
for which of the following reasons? A: Armature
A: To adjust the power level of a device
Q: If a relay is hermetically sealed with an
Q: Which of the following is a manual switch? opaque cover, which of the following methods
A: A light switch should be used to determine whether the relay
is operating?
Q: Which of the following is an automatic A: Place your finger on the cover and feel
switch? the relay contact movement
Q: If a relay is NOT operating properly, which of
the following items need not be checked?
A: The contact spacing
Q: What should be used to clean the contacts of
a relay?
A: A burnishing tool
Q: What should be used to adjust contact
clearances on a relay?
A: A point bender
Q: Which, if any, of the following types of
variable resistors is used to control a large
amount of current?
A: Rheostat
Q: What serves as the cathode in a common
type of dry cell?
A: Zinc
Q: How should the dry cell be stored to obtain
maximum shelf life?
A: in a refrigerated space
Q: Latex rubber is a high-grade compound
consisting of what percentage of unmilled
grainless rubber?
A: 90%
Q: Plastic insulation is normally used for what
levels of voltage?
A: Medium to low
Q: When you work on synthetic insulated wiring,
what safety precaution must be observed?
A: Avoid breathing the vapours when the
insulation is heated
Q: What non-metallic material is most
commonly used to protect wires and cables?
A: Fibrous braid
Q: What is the common name for woven covers?
A: Loom
Q: What percentage of tin is used in alloy lead
sheathing?
A: 2%
Q: What insulating materials are best suitable
for use with high voltage?
A: Varnished cambric and oil impregnated
paper
Q: What is the common name for enamel-
insulated wire?
A: Magnet wire
Q: What types of conductor protection are
normally used for shipboard wiring?
A: Wire braid armor and nonmagnetic
steel tape
Q: The preferred method for removing insulation
from most types of insulated wire is by using
what tool?
A: Wire stripper
Q: When a wire is insulated with glass braid or
asbestos and requires stripping, which of the
following tools should NOT be used?
A: Hot-blade wire stripper
Q: What is the preferred tool to use to strip
aluminium wire?
A: Knife
Q: When a Western Union splice is used to
connect two series, why should the twisted ends
of the wires be pressed down as close as
possible to the straight portion of the wire?
A: To prevent the wires from puncturing
the tape covering
Q: When multi-conductor cables are spliced,
why are the splices staggered?
A: To reduce the overall size of the joint
Q: When is a rattail joint normally used?
A: When a branch circuit is required and a
junction box is used to join conduit
Q: If a fluorescent light is to be attached to
a branch circuit which of the following splices
should normally be used?
A: Fixture joint
Q: When is a knotted tap joint normally used?
A: When a branch circuit is joined to a
continuous wire (main wire)
Q: Which of the following splices in NOT
buffed?
A: Knotted tap joint
Q: Why is friction tape used over a splice?
A: To prevent a protective covering over
the rubber tape
Q: When non-insulated splices and terminal
lugs are insulated, what types of insulation
are most commonly used?
A: Spaghetti and heat-shrinkable tubing
Q: When heat-shrinkable tubing is used, what is
the maximum temperature to which the wire
should be subjected?
A: 300 F°
Q: When a large aluminium terminal lug or
splice is installed, why is it NOT necessary to
clean the aluminium wire?
A: The wire is cleaned by the abrasive
compound in the lug or splice
Q: When aluminium terminals lugs or splices are
installed, which of the following tools is
generally recommended for use?
A: Power crimping tool
Q: The most common method of terminating
and splicing wires is by using pre-insulated
terminal lugs and splices.
A: True
Q: Color codes are used on pre-insulated
terminal lugs and splices to indicate what
information?
A: The wire sizes on which they are to be
used
Q: What is meant by the term “tinning”?
A: Coating the material to be soldered
with a light coat of solder
Q: When a wire has been properly stripped and
is supposed to be soldered to a connector, what
total length of the exposed wire should be
tinned?
A: One-half
Q: What action generally cases a fractured
solder joint?
A: Movement of the soldered parts during
the cooling process
Q: What term defines the capacity of a soldering
iron to generate and maintain a satisfactory
soldering temperature while giving up heat to
the joint being soldered?
A: Thermal inertia
Q: Why should a small wattage soldering iron
NOT be used to solder large conductors?
A: The iron cannot maintain a satisfactory
soldering temperature while giving up
heat to the conductor
Q: Which of the following features BEST
describes a well-designed soldering iron?
A: It has a built-in self-regulating element
Q: What should be done with the removable tip
of a soldering gun after it becomes pitted?
A: File the tip smooth and retin it
Q: Why are resistance soldering irons safer for
electrical equipment components than other
soldering irons or guns?
A: The tips are hot only during the brief
period of actual soldering
Q: If you do not have a suitable tip for
desoldering, how can one be improvised?
A: Bend a piece of copper wire to the
desired shape after wrapping it around a
regular tip
Q: What are the two metals most often used to
form soft solder?
A: Tin and lead
Q: When you solder electrical connectors,
splices, and terminal lugs, what type of solder
should you use?
A: 60/40 solder
Q: Why is flux used in the soldering process?
A: It acts as a cleaning agent to remove
oxide
Q: When electrical and electronic components
are soldered, what type of flux must be used?
A: Rosin
Q: What two properties must a solvent have?
A: Noncorrosive-nonconductive
Q: Why are solvents used in the soldering
process?
A: To remove contaminants from the
soldered connection
Q: Why are heat shunts used in the
soldering process?
A: To prevent damage to adjacent heat-
sensitive components
Q: Although it may be used, why is the use of
round cord discouraged for lacing
conductors?
A: It has a tendency to cut into wire
insulation
Q: If you are preparing to single lace
conductors, what total length must the lacing be
in relationship to the longest conductor?
A: Two and one-half times the length
Q: Why is a lacing shuttle used when conductors
are laced in bundles?
A: It helps prevent the cord or tape from
fouling
Q: When coaxial cables are laced the use of
round cord is prohibited. What additional
precaution must be observed?
A: Coaxial cables must not be tied so
tightly as to deform the dielectric
Q: How should a single lace be started?
A: With a square knot and two marling
hitches
Q: Under which of the following conditions
should a double lace be used?
A: The bundle is larger than one inch in
diameter
Q: How should a double lace be started?
A: With a telephone hitch
Q: How should laced cable groups that run
parallel to each other be bound together?
A: With telephone hitches
Q: If a bundle of conductors passes through a
very high-temperature area, what restraint
should be used to tie the bundle?
A: High-temperature pressure-sensitive
tape
Q: What is the purpose of the green conductor
in a power tool or electric appliance cable?
A: To prevent electrical shock to the
operator
Q: When you solder or hot-wire strip
fluoroplastic insulated wire, which of the
following safety precautions should be
observed?
A: Maintain good ventilation to carry off
the fumes
Q: What type of ac motor is most widely
used?
A: Single-phase induction
Q: Why are shaded-pole motors built only in
small sizes?
A: They have weak starting torque
Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the four
sections of a basic power supply?
A: Oscillator
Q: What is the primary function of the rectifier
section?
A: To convert ac to pulsating dc
Q: What is/are the functions of the filter
section?
A: To convert pulsating dc to steady dc
Q: What is/are the functions of the filter section?
A: To convert pulsating dc to steady dc
Q: The purpose of a center tap in a transformer
is to provide
A: two equal voltages from one
transformer
Q: A diode is an ideal rectifier for which, if any,
of the following reasons?
A: Current flows through the diode in one
direction only
Q: When the anode of a diode is negative with
respect to the cathode, the diode is said to be in
what state?
A: Cutoff
Q: What type of filter is the most basic power
supply filter?
A: Capacitor
Q: In a circuit with a capacitor filter, how is the
capacitor connected?
A: In parallel with the load
Q: The LC choke-input filter is used primarily
where which of the following types of regulation
is/are important?
A: Voltage only
Q: In an LC choke-input filter circuit, the
capacitor changes only to the average value of
the input voltage. What component inhibits the
capacitor from reaching the peak value of the
input voltage?
A: The filter choke
Q: What is the most common range of values, in
henries, for a power supply choke?
A: 1 to 20
Q: If the impedance of the choke in an LC
choke-input filter is increased, the ripple will
A: decrease
Q: Shorted turns in the choke of an LC choke-
input filter may reduce the value of
inductance below the critical value. When
this happens, which of the following problems
may occur?
A: Poor voltage regulation excessive ripple
amplitude abnormally high output voltage
Q: The use of the RC capacitor-input filter is
limited to which of the following situations?
A: When the load current is small
Q: In a voltage regulator, what percent of
regulation would be ideal?
A: 0%
Q: If a power supply produces 10 volts with no
load and 9 volts under full load, what is the
percent of regulation?
A: 11
Q: Basic voltage regulators are classified as
either series or shunt. Their classification is
determined by which of the following factors?
A: The position of the regulating device in
relation to the load (RL)
Q: The simple series voltage regulator was
designed to function as what type of resistance?
A: Variable resistance in series with the
load
Q: A series voltage regulator is designed so that
what total percentage of current flows though
the resulting device?
A: 100
Q: A major disadvantage of having good current
regulation is that good voltage regulation is lost.
A: False
Q: To maintain a constant current flow
when there is an increase in the load resistance
(RL), variable resistance (RV) must compensate
for this change by
A: increasing its resistance
Q: Distortion of the main field by interaction
with the armature field can be compensated for
by the use of
A: interpoles
Q: Motor reaction in a dc generator is a physical
force caused by the magnetic interaction
between the armature and the field. What
effect, if any, does this force have on the
operation of the generator?
A: It tends to oppose the rotation of the
armature
Q: Eddy currents in armature cores are kept low
by which of the following actions?
A: Laminating the iron in the core
Q: What type of dc generator application best
utilizes the features of the lapwound
armature?
A: High-current
Q: The current in the interpoles of a dc
motor is the same as the
A: armature current
Q: Which of the following alternator types is
most widely used?
A: Rotating-field
Q: An alternator using a gas turbine as a prime
mover should have what type of rotor?
A: Turbine-driven
Q: In alternators with low-speed prime movers,
only what type of rotor may be used?
A: Salient-pole
Q: A universal motor is a special type of
A: series motor
Q: Voltage multipliers are used primarily to
develop what type of voltage?
A: High voltage where low current is
required
Q: A half-wave voltage doubler consists of what
total number of half-wave rectifiers?
A: Two
Q: If a half-wave rectifier circuit is added to a
half-wave voltage doubler circuit, what will be
the resulting circuit?
A: A voltage tripler
Q: Which of the following is/are the most widely
used check(s) for testing electronic equipment?
A: Visual, Signal tracing
Q: As a technician, you notice that a resistor is
discolored and charred. Which, if any, of the
following conditions most likely caused the
damage?
A: Overload
Q: Which, if any, of the following is the most
rapid and accurate method for testing
electronics circuits after completing visual
inspection? Q: What oscillator uses split capacitors for Q: Integrated circuits containing more than
A: Signal tracing feedback? 64,000 bits of memory are reffered to as
A: Colpitts A: very large-scale integration
Q: When an ac voltage is applied across the
plate and filament of a diode, the current Q: Which of the following statements best Q: A device that allows the depositing of
measured will represent what type of describes tank current in a series-fed material in selected areas of a semiconductor
waveform? oscillator? sustrate, but not in others, is known as a
A: Pulsating dc A: The dc path is through the tank circuit A: wafer mask

Q: What is the name given to the gas-filled Q: What is the primary use for the monostable
triode? multivibrator circuit? Q: A typical silicon wafer has approximately (a)
A: Thyatron A: Pulse stretcher what diameter (b) What thickness?
A: (2) 2 inches (b) 0.01 to 0.02 inches
Q: Why is a lockwasher NOT used with an
aluminum terminal? Q: In a bistable multivibrator, what minimum Q: Artificially grown silicon or germanium
A: The washer will gouge the lug and number of triggers is required to produce one crystals are used to produce substrates for
cause deterioration gate? which of the following types of integrated
A: Two circuits?
Q: In a tank circuit, how does the resonant A: Monolithic
frequency of the circuit respond to an increase Q: A wave-shaping circuit which restricts some
in (a) capacitance and (b) inductance? portion of a waveform from exceeding a Q: Vacuum evaporation and cathode
A: (a) Decreases (b) Decreases specified value is known as a/an sputtering are two methods used to produce
A: limiter which of the following types components?
Q: In a series-LC circuit, which of the following A: Thin film
component characteristics describes circuit Q: With a sine wave applied, which of the
action (a) below the resonant frequency and (b) following circuits limits only a portion of the Q: To deposit highly reactive materials on a
above the resonant frequency? positive input signal? substrate, which of the following methods is
A: (a) Capacitive (b) Inductive A: Series-positive limiter with positive bias used?
A: Vacuum evaporation
Q: Which of the following circuit values has the Q: What term is used to describe electronic
greatest effect on the figure of merit of the systems that are made up of extremely small Q: IC packaging is required for which of the
circuit? parts of elements? following reasons?
A: Resistance A: Microelectronics A: For ease of handling
Q: In IC production, gold or aluminun bonding
Q: Wave generators are classified according to Q: A module in which the components are wires are used for which of the following
the supported by end plates is referred to as purposes?
A: output wave shape A: cordwood A: To connect the chip to the package
Q: A module which is difficult to repair leads
Q: Which of the following terms describes the because it is completely imbedded in solid
types of feedback? material is one which has been Q: The need for bonding wires has been
A: Degenerative and regenerative, A: encapsulated eliminated by which of the following production
Negative and positive techniques?
Q: All components and interconnections are A: Beam lead, Flip chip
Q: What oscillator uses a ticker coil for formed on or within a single substrate in which
feedback? of the following units? Q: Letters and numbers stamped on the body of
A: Armstrong A: integrated circuit an IC serve to provide which of the following
types of information?
Q: What oscillator uses a tapped coil for Q: What maximum number of logic gates should A: Use
feedback? be expected in a large-scale integration circuit?
A: Hartley A: 2,000
Q: Assembles made up EXLUSIVELY of discrete
electronic parts are classified as
A: miniature electronics circuits
Q: An assembly of microcircuits or a
combination of microcircuits and discrete
components is referred to as a
A: microcircuit module
Q: A technician has isolated a problem to a
plug-in module on a printed circuit board.
What is this level of system packaging?
A: Level 1
Q: A faulty transistor would be identified as
what level of packaging?
A: Level 0
Q: A chassis located in a radar antenna
pedestal would be identified as what level of
system packaging?
A: Level III
Q: The most complex to produce and difficult to
repair printed circuit boards are those made
using which of the following methods?
A: Layer-buildup
Q: If you find that a synchro has a bad bearings,
which of the following actions should you take?
A: Replace the synchro
Q: A position servo system exhibits a series
of overtravels. This condition is known by
which of the following terms?
A: Hunting
Q: Which of the following devices can be used
as a position sensor in a servo system?
A: A potentiometer
Q: In a property operating servo system, what is
the phase relationship between the reference
voltages to the error detector and the
demodulator?
A: In phase only
Q: A gyro will resist all forces that attempt to
change its ____
A: spin axis direction
Q: What action takes place when an outside
force attempts to tilt the spin axis of a gyro?
A: The gyro precesses in a direction at a
right angle to the applied source
Q: For a gyro to be universally mounted, it MUST
have a total of how many gimbals, if any?
A: Two
Q: The forces that act trough the center of
gravity of a gyro and do NOT cause
precession are referred to by what term?
A: Forces of translation
Q: Which of the following factors is NOT a
cause of mechanical drift?
A: Apparent Precession
Q: The operation of accelerometer is based on
what physical property?
A: Inertia
Q: Pulse-counting accelerometers are
designed for use only with what type of
equipment?
A: Digital Computers
Q: A piece of test equipment with low input
impedance can cause readings taken to be
inaccurate. To eliminate this problem, the input
impedance of your test equipment should
exceed the impedance of the circuit under test
by what minimum ratio?
A: 10 to 1
Q: For what primary reason are oscilloscopes
used in circuit testing?
A: They provide a virtual presentation of
the signal under test.
Q: The frequency-measuring capabilities of a
digital multimeter can be extended by using
which of the following devices?
A: An RF probe
Q: When performing AC voltage
measurements, you should use which of the
following pieces of equipment to obtain the
most accurate reading?
A: A differential voltmeter
Q: Capacitance meters can be grouped into
which of the following basic categories?
A: Bridge-type and reactance-type
Q: The simplest way to test a tube is by
which of the following methods?
A: Substituting tubes
Q: Which of the following is an appropriate
reason to use transistors instead of
electron tubes?
A: Transistors are more rugged than
electron tubes
Q: What is the most common form of coupling?
A: RC
Q: Which of the following types of coupling is
most effective at high frequencies?
A: Impedance
Q: For maximum current at the input to a circuit
what should be the relationship of the input
impedance be to the output impedance of the
previous stage?
A: Lower than
Q: What transistor configuration should be used
to match high output impedance to low input
impedance?
A: Common Collector, input high and
output low
Q: What type of coupling is most useful for
impedance matching?
A: Transformer
Q: Which of the following terms describe the
two types of feedback?
A: Positive and negative degenerative and
regenerative
Q: What determines whether a peaking
component is considered "series" or "shunt" ?
A: The relationship of the component to
the output signal path
Q: What is the arrangement of both "series" and
"shunt" peaking components called?
A: Combination

Q: What is/are the purpose(s) of a
frequency-determining network in an RF
amplifier?
A: To provide maximum impedance at a
given frequency
Q: What is the most common form of coupling
for an RF amplifier?
A: Transformer
Q: Which of the following advantages are
provided by transformer coupling?
A: Fewer parts are used
Q: What are normally the front-to-back ratio of
(a) a power rectifier and (b) a signal diode?
A: (a) 10:1 (b) 300:1
Q: What term is used to indicate current gain in
a common-collector configuration?
A: Gamma
Q: Which of the following conditions presents
the greatest danger to a transistor?
A: Heat
Q: What determines whether a solid material
will act as a conductor, a semiconductor, or an
insulator?
A: The energy difference across the
forbidden gap
Q: Which breakdown theory explains the action
that takes place in a heavily doped PN junction
with a reverse bias above 5 volts?
A: Zenner effect
Q: The storage capacity of an address is
designed and built into the computer by which
of the following people or organizations?
A: Manufacturer
Q: What is a logic gate?
A: A decision-making circuit
Q: What is the purpose of an inverter?
A: To complement the input
Q: Boolean algebra is used primarily by which of
the following groups?
A: Design Engineers
Q: Which of the following circuits will add two
binary digits but not produce a carry?
A: Quarter adder
Q: Flip-flops may NOT be used for which of the
following operations?
A: Subtraction
Q: Which of the following statements describes
a toggle flip-flop?
A: A bistable device with a single input
Q: A T flip-flop is used primarily for which of
the following functions?
A: To divide the input frequency by two
Q: What are the inputs to a D flip-flop?
A: Data and clock
Q: The circuit which generates a timing signal to
control operations is called a/an
A: Clock
Q: For the removal of imbedded TOs in which all
the leads are free, which of the following
methods is recommended?
A: Push out gently
Q: What is the most critical step in replacing an
imbedded TO?
A: Forming the leads
Q: When a TO or DIP is replaced on a printed
circuit board, what type of termination is
normally used?
A: Through-the-board
Q: What type of termination is used in the
replacement of a flat pack?
A: Lap flow
Q: Heating the leads and lifting them free
with tweezers is the preferred method of
removing which of the following components?
A: Flat packs
Q: Use of a skipping pattern when soldering
multilead components prevents
A: excessive heat buildup
Q: Breaks, holes, and cracks in pcb’s are
repaired by using a mixture of
A: epoxy and powerful fiberglass
Q: What is the first step in repair of burned or
scorhed boards?
A: Removing all discolored material
Q: Damage to some electronic components can
occur at what minimum electrostatic potential?
A: 35 volts
Q: Elctrostatic charges may develop as high as
which of the following voltages?
A: 35000 volts
Q: With a sine-wave input, which of the
following types of series limiter allows only a
portion of the negative input to be developed
in the output?
A: Series-positive limiter with negative
bias
Q: In a series-negative limiter, how is the
diode biased (a) by the positive half of the
input sine wave and (b) by the negative half?
A: (a) Forward (b) reverse
Q: In a parallel-negative limiter, how is the
diode biased (a) by the positive half of the
input sine wave and (b) by the negative half?
A: (a) reverse (b) forward
Q: Which of the following circuits would be used
to fix the upper or lower extremity of a
waveform at a specific value?
A: Clamper
Q: In a positive clamper with positive bias,
(a) what extremity of the waveform is
clamped and (b) to what potential is it
clamped?
A: (a) Lower (b) positive
Q: What is the harmonic content of a square
wave?
A: A combination of odd harmonics only
Q: What is the harmonic composition within a
sawtooth wave?
A: both even and odd harmonics
Q: To begin conversion of a decimal number to a
different base, divide the (a) by (b)
A: (a) decimal number (b) the new base
Q: In an RC network that is used as a coupling
circuit, (a) across what component is the output
normally taken and (b) what is the relative
length of the time constant?
A: (a) Resistor (b) long
Q: Which of the following terms describes the
first remainder when converting decimal
decimal numbers to other bases?
A: LSD
Q: To convert fractional decimal numbers to
binary, multiply the number by (a) and extract
the portion of the product to the (b) of the radix
point.
A: (a) 2 (b) left
Q: What term describes the use of four binary
digits to represent one decimal digit?
A: Binary-coded decimal
Q: How many binary digits are required to
represent the decimal number 243 in BCD?
A: 12
Q: Which of the following examples represents
positive logic?
A: +5V equals 0, -10V equals 1
Q: Of the following examples, choose the one
that represents negative logic.
A: 0V equals 0, -10V equals 1
Q: If the letter X represents an input to a logic
device, what logic state of X must exist to
activate the device or contribute to the
activation of the device?
A: 1
Q: A robot can determine the steepness of a
slope using a(n):
A: Clinometer.
Q: A magnetic amplifier should be operated on
what portion of the magnetization curve?
A: The knee
Q: A magnetic amplifier can be classified as
which of the following types of amplifier?
A: Video amplifier
Q: For the removal of imbedded TOs in
which all the leads are free, which of the
following methods is recommended?
A: Push out gently
Q: What type of termination is used in the
replacement of a flat pack?
A: Lap flow
Q: Heating the leads and lifting them free
with tweezers is the preferred method of
removing which of the following components?
A: Flat packs
Q: Cards and boards may be damaged under
which of the following conditions?
A: When unauthorized repairs are
attempted by untrained personnel, when
technicians use improper tools, when
improperly stored
Q: What is the most common range of
values selected for a power supply
choke?
A: 1 to 20 henries
Q: D’ Arsonval…
A: Haispring
Q: Voltage multiplier…
A: High voltage, High current
Q: False…
A: A paper capacitor charging is longer
than capacitor discharging
Q: Farm Robot
A: Demeter
Q: Fuse
A: 63% tin and 37% lead
Q: An alternator using a gas turbine as a prime
mover should have what type of rotor?
A: Turbine-driven
Q: In alternators with low-speed prime movers,
only what type of rotor may be used?
A: Salient-pole
Q: A universal motor is a special type of
A: series motor
Q: What type of ac motor is most widely
used?
A: Single-phase induction
Q: Which of the following is a typical light to
dark resistance ratio of a photocell?
A. 1: 1000
Q: On an analog multimeter, where on the scale
are the most accurate readings taken?
A: Midscale
Q: When performing measurements with an
oscilloscope, you should ensure that the trace
extends across what minimum portion of the
vertical viewing area?
A: 60%
Q: Traveling-wave tubes (twt) should be
replaced if they deviate from design
specifications by what minimum percentage?
A: 10%
Q: When using a soldering iron to replace
transistors, you must be sure there is no current
leakage between the power source and the tip
of the iron. Which of the following actions
should you take if current leakage is detected?
A: Use an isolation transformer to power
the soldering iron
Q: Wearing a grounded wrist strap when
repairing electronic circuit boards serves which
of the following purposes?
A: It protects the technician from electrical
shock
Q: Which of the following is an easy method of
performing an operational test on a decade
resistor?
A: Read the resistance with an ohmmeter Q: Invented the first industrial robot Q: Base of PNP
A. George Devol A: Thin and lightly doped
Q: The use of the RC capacitor-input filter is
limited to which of the following situations? Q: Swamping resistor Q: Energy of appliances
A: When the load current is small A. Wide bandwidth A: Power & time of operation

Q: What term is used to describe current pulses Q: Narrow bandwidth Q: Cray 1

that flow in the same direction? A: Loose coupling A: Gallium arsenide
A: Pulsating direct current
Q: Galena is a crystalline form of ____. Q: Vibrating rod
Q: What element of a television CRT is adjusted A: Lead sulfide A: 58kHz to 62kHz
by the brightness control?
A:Control grid Q: Source language written Q: Plug-in DIPs are susceptible to loosening
A: High level language because of which of the following causes?
Q: Which of the following elements A: Vibration
cause(s) the electron beam to move from left to Q: Grid dip
right on a CRT? A: Vacuum tube Q: Use for an accurate snap acting switch
A: Horizontal deflection plates A: microswitch
Q: Transducer low speed output voltage
Q: For normal operation, the screen grid of a Q: False statement… Q: A region throughout w/c a robot arm can
tetrode is operated at a positive voltage in A: Flemings left hand rule& lenz law accomplish task
relation to (a) what tube element, and negative A: Work envelope
in relation to (b) what other tube element? Q: Screen of CRT
A: (a) Plate (b) grid A: Produced when putting phosphor Q: Create wattmeter
Q: What term applies to the difference A: electrodynometer
between the speed of the rotating stator Q: There is no effect
field and the rotor speed? A: Putting coil on magnetic Q: Used measure faults
A: Slip Q: False Statement A: Varley loop
A: Apparent power/true power
Q: Hazard Robot??? Hazardous environment?? Q: Used measure resistance of a local loop
A: Hazbot Q: CKT protection A: Varley loop
A: SCR parallel to load
Q: Not a characteristic of an op-amp Q: Determine the ground fault of a cable
A: High output impedance Q: Air gap A: Bravier’s test
A: Increases the reluctance
Q: Starting torque of squirrel cage.
Q: Check if the relay is working Q: Unit of Resistivity A: Low
A: Place your finger top A: Ohm metre
Q: Line voltage of 240v connected delta
Q: Megger Q: Cathode A: 240v
A: Hand driven generator A: -2kV
Q: Sine wave??? Average voltage??? False
Q: Tickler coil Q: Ground A: peak value x 0.636
A. Armstrong A: A1 and A2
Q: Line voltage of 240v connected Y
Q: Simplest power supply filter Q: Perpendicular to the other two A: 191v
A: Capacitor A: cartesians
Q: LVDT
Q: Orbits saturn Q: Discrete quantity A: 2 excitation
A: Cassini A: Digital computer
Q:. Line connected of 1A connected Y
A: 10A A: @ 95% of modulation
Q: Jupiter Q: Robot that can travel from a distance
Q: Iron core loss A: Galileo A: Telerobotics
A: Hysteresis and eddy current losses
Q: Prototype free- flying television camera Q: NOR R-S flip flop for store
Q: Stirring the lead during desoldering A: AERcam Sprint A: R=0, S=0
prevents which of the following unwanted
results? Q: Square wave Q: NAND R-S flip flop set and output
A: Sweat joins A: Odd harmonics only A: R=1, S=0

Q: Sony robot Q: Sawtooth wave Q: Class C efficiency

A: QRIO A: Both even and odd harmonics A: 85% to 90%

Q: Biometric Q: Rectangular wave Q: Type of conformal coating

A: Identification, authentication A: Fundamental frequency and its A: Mechanical, thermal, chemical
combination of odd and even harmonics
Q: Produce … audio???? Q: Affects the most by figure of merit
A: Tone generator Q: Six electromechanically driven robot A: Resistance
A: FAMULUS
Q: Sweep generator Q: TOTAL opposite of the current flow
A: sawtooth Q: Can carry Payload of 30 kgs to 60 kgs A: Impedance
A: Gantry robots
Q: True? Q: Most common elements used in electronics
A: Galvanizing iron use to prevent Q: PUMA A: Ge, Si, GaAs
corrosion A: Programmable Universal Machine for
Assembly Q: Force to reduce flux to zero
Q: Plate of IC A: Coercive Force
A: NIckel Q: TROV
A: Telepresence Remotely Operated Q: Oscilloscope
Q: Cold welding Vehicle A: Display analog voltage of individual
A: pressure signals
Q: A scientist sent.. Arctic Ocean..
Q: Intensity control A: TROV Q: Resistor temperature coefficient
A: Adjust Brightness A: Ohm/ohm°C
Q: Introduced the principle of Holography
Q: Adj volts/div ….. 2.5 A: Gabor Q: All bistables are made up of transistor
A: Varnier knob A: True
Q: “MASER” improved to “LASER”
Q: Two inputs not produced carry A: Schawlow and Townes Q: (looks fam na lang yan, isa lang nmn na
A: Quarter adder question. haha)
Q: Esaki or tunnel diode A: Mode I for (2) and Mode II for (1)
Q: Rectifier A: 1958
A: Alternating current in one direction Q: Input signal
Q: A Hewlett-Packard 431C Power A: T+R+P
Q: A battery is consist of A: 10Mhz to 18Ghz
A: Number of cells Q: Not valid for BCD number
Q: What test you should do after visual A: 1010
Q: A potentiometer measures inspection?
A: Compare voltages A: Signal tracing Q: The unbypassed of PNP junction
Q: First passenger carrying robot A: A potential exist
Q: Distortion starts A: Robocoaster
Q: Advantage of full wave rectifier to half wave A: 1.43 eV
A: Better Regulation Q. Which type of the ff rectifier replaces the
Q: Temporary actuation of the circuit bulky selenium rectifier?
Q: The UJT (something) A: Momentary A. Silicon rectifier
A: Increased thermal stability
Q: Huntron tracker Q. The placing of impurities on a
Q: Enhancement type MOSFET A: Alternate semiconductor of the opposite impurity
A: a) Forward b) Lightly and fusing the two together produce what type
Q: Pure silicon, of semiconductor junction?
Q: Depletion type MOSFET A: existing holes and electrons are in A. Alloy Junction
A: a) Reverse b) heavily equal numbers
Q. What process takes place within the
Q: Antimony, arsenic, bismuth Q: Highest temperature of germanium semiconductor to cause hole flow?
A: Pentavalent A: 936 A. The breaking of covalent bonds

Q: Intrinsic material Q: forward current TRIAC Q. Which of the ff devices is frequently used to
A: Tetrahedral structure A: 0.5 to 25 A regulate power supply voltages at precise level?
A. Zener Diode
Q: Conductor, semiconductor, insulator Q: SCR (????)
A: Energy level in forbidden gap A: 50 to 500 Q. Which of any of the ff is the most rapid and
accurate method for testing electronic circuits?
Q: Low input, high output Q: DIAC (???) A. Signal Tracing
A: Common collector A: 50 to 100
Q. A thermal shunt is attached to the leads of a
Q: Permanently attached *Attn: 4 questions (below) lang ni accdg. kay sir transistor prior to applying a solder to the joint.
A: BITE allado looks fam na lang daw taas ka ayu ang This shunt serve what purpose?
solution. Mganda sa elex d na yan mgbabago A. Conducts heat away from the
Q: Mars pathfinder Spacecraft ang given and ang choices. Godbless! component
A: Sojourner
Q: Low pass T- connected Q. Designation of switch current rating is based
Q: First industrial robot A: 49.34 --- 256.7 on which of the ff current values?
A: Unimate A. maximum

Q: Voltage drop of a silicon Q: Low pass pi-connected Q. What is the maximum number of different
A: 600mV A: 98.7 --- 128.6 single pole, single throw switch positions
possible
Q: To protect (nalipat ko) Q: high pass pi-connected A. 2
A: Guard ring A: 2.45 --- 2.07
Q: 8086 processor Q. Checking a switch with the power applied is
A: 16 bit Q: high pass T-connected accomplished by using which of the ff meters
A: 4.90 ---- 1.03 A. Wattmeter
Q: Waveforms of oscilloscope
A: Wave-shape & Trapezoidal Q: Driving point Q. what are the 3 basic parts of a cell
A: Input impedance A. electrodes, electrolyte, container
Q: In self inductance ___.
A: The current is changing Q: What chemical or physical change causes a Q. what serves as the cathode in a common
joint of soldered copper conductors to become type of dry cell?
Q: Forward current of the diode one common metal? A. zinc container
A: 30 A to 50 A A: A chemical change takes place as the
copper is dissolved into the solder thereby
Q: Energy gap of the GaAs forming an alloyed metal
Q. if the electrolyte level in a battery is low.
What should be added to the electrolyte to
bring it to the proper level?
A. distilled water
Q. when induced voltage in a conducting
rotating in a magnetic field is plotted against
the degree of rotation, the plot will take what
shape?
A. circle
Q. why has a “unit size” for conductors been
established?
A. to compare the size and resistance of
one conductor with that of another
Q. what is the decimal equivalent of one mil?
A. 0.001 in
Q. when a wire gauge is used to determine the
size of a wire, the measurement should be
made in what part of the gauge?
A. in the slot
Q. the preferred method for moving insulation
from most type of insulated wire is by using
what tool?
A. wire stripper
Q. when a wire is insulated with glass braid of
asbestos and requires stripping, which of the ff
tools should NOT be used?
A. Hot blade wire stripper
Q. what are the basic requirements for a splice
or terminal connector?
A. to be mechanically and electrically
effective
Q. when multiconductor cable are spliced, why
are the splice staggered?
A. to prevent possible shorting between
conductors
Q. what voltmeter range should be used for
initial measurement?
A. the midscale
Q. when the current in a conductor is measured
without the conductor being disconnected,
which of the ff meters could be used?
A. hook on voltmeter
Q. when a point in a circuit, where full system
voltage is present, comes in direct contact with
the ground or return side of the circuit, which of
the ff term applies
A. detect short
Q. when circuit current increases beyond the
designed current carrying capability of the
circuit which of the ff term applies?
A. excessive current
Q. how are circuit protection devices connected
to the circuit they are protecting?
A. in series
Q. what are some electrical protection devices?
A. fuses and circuit breakers
Q. A fuse current rating has what definition?
A. the max current that will flow through
the fuse without opening the fuse
Q. a fuse voltage rating has which of the ff
definition?
A. the max voltage across a fuse that will
not jump the open fuse
Q. when you perform preventive maintenance
on fuses, which of the ff is NOT a condition you
should check?
A. shorted fuse
Q. which of the ff is NOT a type of trip element
for a circuit breaker?
A. mechanical
Q. Which of the ff Is NOT a timedelay rating
of a circuit breaker?
A. long
Q. selective tripping is used to cause which of
the ff circuit breakers to trip when there is an
overload?
A. the closest to fault
Q. selective tripping is used to accomplish what
purpose?
A. to isolate a faulty circuit without
affecting other circuits
Q. which of the ff item is NOT checked during
maintenance on a circuit breaker?
A. Input power voltage
Q. for a servo to operate smoothly and
efficiently, it must have a blance between
which of the ff factors?
A. amplification and damping
Q. error rate damping is considered to be
better than friction or friction clutch damping
because of which of the ff characteristics of the
error rate damping system?
A. a large change in the error signal
causes maximum damping
Q. which of the ff circuits that is required in a
multispeed servo system is not required in a
single speed servo system?
A. synchronizer
Q. the operation of a accelerometer is based on
what physical property?
A. inertia
Q. an elementary generator consist of a single
coil rotating in a magnetic field. Why is NO
voltage induced in the coil as it passes
through the neutral plane?
A. flux lines are not being cut
Q. what components causes a generator to
produce a dc voltage instead of an ac voltage
at its output
A. the commutator
Q. under which of the ff conditions does
sparking occur between the brushes and
the commutator?
A. when there is an excessive load current
Q. the purpose of an exciter in an alternator
is to
A. provide dc field excitation
Q. alternators are rated using which of the ff
terms?
A. volt amperes
Q. in most alternators, the output voltage is
controlled by adjusting the
A. field voltage
Q. the number of pole pairs required to
establish a rotating magnetic field in a
multiphase motor stator is determined by which
of the ff factors?
A. number of phases
Q. which of the ff types of motors has a
constant speed from no load to full load?
A. synchronous
Q. what term applies to the difference between
the speed of the rotating stator held and the
rotor speed?
A. slip
Q. the speed of the rotor of an induction
motor depends upon which of the ff factors?
A. the torque requirements of the load
Q. what type of an ac motor is most widely
used
A. single phase induction
Q. why are shaded pole motors built only in
small sizes?
A. they have a weak starting torque
Q. with a sine wave applied, which of the ff
circuits limits only a portion of the positive
input signal?
A. series positive limiter with positive bias
Q. with a sine wave applied, which of the ff
types of series limiter allows a portion of the
negative input to be developed in the
output?
A. series positive limiter with negative
bias
Q. in a positive clamper with positive bias,
(a) what extremity of the waveform is clamped
and (b) to what potential is it clamped?
A. lower; negative
Q. what is the harmonic content of a square
wave?
A. a combination of odd harmonics only
Q. what is the harmonic composition within a
sawtooth wave?
A. both even and odd harmonics
Q. in RC network that is used as coupling circuit;
(a) across what component is the output
normally taken and (b) what is relative length of
the time constant?
A. resistor;long
Q. what type of rotor can be composed of a
single winding or three Y- connected
windings?
A. Drum or Wound
Q. how does the stator of TX receiver
voltage?
A. by a magnetic coupling with the rotor
Q. what part of a synchro provides a point for
external connection?
A. terminal board
Q. which of the ff units should be used in a
measuring the amount of turning force of a
synchro?
A. ounce-inches
Q. an overloaded synchro will probably
exhibit which of the ff conditions?
A. excessive temperature
Q. a synchro receiver has which of the ff
characteristic that is not found in an ordinary
transformer?
A. a primary that can rotate in relation to
the secondary
Q. what is the minimum number of
synchrodevices needed for a simple
synchro transmission system
A. two

Q. wave generators are classified according to Q. what is the difference in application Q. what determines whether differential
the between the two classifications of synchro? synchro device adds or subtracts its input?
A. output wave shape A. light vs heavy load A. the way it is connected in the system
Q. what is the most accurate method of
Q. which definition describes the basic Q. which of the ff types of synchro devices aligning a synchro?
oscillator? provides a mechanical output? A. the dc voltmeter method
A. nonrotating device producing A. a torque receiver
alternating current Q. when a 115 volt source is used during the
Q. what does the arrow in a synchro alignment of a differential synchro, what is the
Q. best describes tank current in series fed schematic symbol indicate? maximum time the circuit can be energized
oscillator A. the angular position of the rotor without causing damage to the synchro?
A. dc path is through the tank circuit A. 2 minutes
Q. what are the two major components of a
Q. a wave shaping circuit which restricts some synchro? Q. what is the purpose of the green conductor in
portion of a waveform from exceeding is A. the rotor and the stator a power tool or electric appliance cable?
specified value is known as A. to prevent electrical shock to the
A. limiter operator
Q. when an ac voltage is applied across the
plate and filament of a diode, the current
measured will represent what type of
waveform?
A. pulsating dc
Q. for a diode to act as a rectifier, how should it
be connected in a circuit?
A. in parallel with the input
Q. the full wave rectifier was developed for
which of the ff reasons?
A. to obtain better regulation
Q. in filter circuits, inductors are used as
what kind of impedance?
A. series impedance to oppose changes in
current
Q. what is the most basic type of filter?
A. LC choke input
Q. in a circuit with a capacitor filter, how is the
capacitor connected?
A. in parallel with the load
Q. the LC choke input filter is used
primarily where which of the ff types of
regulation is/are important?
A. voltage and current
Q. in an LC choke input filter circuit, the
capacitor charges only the average value of the
input voltage. Which of the ff components
inhibits the capacitor from reaching the
peak value of the input voltage?
A. load resistor
Q. in LC choke input filter, the larger the value
of the filter capacitor, the better the filter
action. Which of the ff factors represents the
major limitation in obtaining the maximum
value of the capacitor used?
A. physical size
Q. what is the common range of values sleected
for a power supply choke?
A. 1 to 20 henries
Q. if the impedance of the choke in an LC
choke input filter is increased, the ripple
voltage amplitude will
A. decrease
Q. the filter capacitor in the LC choke input
filter is not subjected to extreme voltage
surges because of the protection provided by
which of the ff components?
A. inductor
Q. the use of RC capacitor input filter is limited
of which of the ff situations?
A. when the load current is small
Q. in a voltage regulator, what percent of
regulation would be ideal?
A. 0 percent
Q. what method is used by manufacturer of
electronic equipment to reduce the cost of
extensive wiring?
A. grounding the return side of the power
transformer to the chassis
Q. which of the ff is/are the most widely used
check(s) for testing electronic equipment
A. Smoke and Visual
Q. any connection that is located close to the
chassis or any other terminal should be
examined for the possibility of which of the ff
problems?
A. a short
Q. what is the condition of a transformer that is
discoloured or leaking?
A. shorted
Q. which of the ff meters is recommended for
circuit continuity tests?
A. megger
Q. in an ac circuit, what is the term that
describes the TOTAL opposition to current flow?
A. impedance
Q. in a tank circuit, how does the resonant
frequency of the circuit respond to an increase
in (a) capacitance and (b) inductance?
A. decrease ; decrease
Q. in a series LC circuit, which of the ff
component characteristics describes circuit
action (a) below and (b) above the resonant
frequency?
A. capacitive ; inductive
Q. in a series resonant circuit that is operating
at resonance, what is the amplitude of the
applied voltage compared to (a) inductor
voltage and (b) capacitive voltage?
A. higher ; higher
Q. In what of the following kind of amplifier
types does drain current flow for exactly 50% of
the signal cycle.
A. Class B
Q. An amplifier that gives an output voltage
proportional to the average of all the input
voltage is called___.
A. Averaging Amplifier
Q. To ensure stable operation, op-amps
are… with internal compensation circuitry which
also causes that the very high open-loop gain to
diminish with increasing frequency. This gain
reduction referred to as____.
A. Roll-off
Q. Class C amplifier have high circuitry
efficiency of about___ percent.
A. 85-90
Q. What determines whether a solid material
will act as a conductor, a semiconductor, or an
insulator?
A. the energy difference across the
forbidden gap
Q. Which breakdown theory explains the
action that takes place in heavily doped PN
junction with a reverse bias above 4 volts?
A. Avalanche Breakdown
Q. What happen to a zener diode that has a
reverse bias slightly higher than breakdown
voltage?
A. The Zener acts like a short circuit
Q. Of the ff. Publications, which should be used
to determine the wire identification system for a
specific piece of equipment?
A. The technical manual for the equipment