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Alternating Current vs Direct Current
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Signal comparisons may be most easily seen when using which item of test equipment?
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A. spectrum analyzer
B. multimeter
C. function generator
D. dual trace oscilloscope
Correct Answer
dual trace oscilloscope
Alternating Current vs Direct Current problems
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1. What is the rms voltage value of an ac signal whose peak oscilloscope display uses 3 major divisions above the zero setting? (V/cm = 5)
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A. 5.3 V
B. 10.6 V
C. 15.0 V
D. 21.2 V
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Correct Answer: 10.6 V
2. Test equipment selection enables the technician to both generate signals and:
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A. change circuit conditions
B. inject signals
C. sense circuit conditions
D. change signal frequencies
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Correct Answer: sense circuit conditions
3. The phase difference between sine waves of different frequencies is:
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A. equal to their frequency differences
B. the difference in their fixed time displacement
C. the same throughout time
D. constantly changing
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Correct Answer: the difference in their fixed time displacement
4. What are the two main applications for ac?
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A. direct, pulsating
B. electric, magnetic
C. power, information
D. static, dynamic
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Correct Answer: power, information
5. The current is flowing in what direction?
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A. clockwise
B. counterclockwise
C. in both directions at the same time
D. 50% of the time clockwise and 50% of the time counterclockwise
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Correct Answer: 50% of the time clockwise and 50% of the time counterclockwise
6. If current varies periodically from zero to a maximum, back to zero, and then repeats, the signal is:
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A. direct
B. alternating
C. pulsating
D. repetitive
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Correct Answer: pulsating
7. Power companies supply ac, not dc, because:
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A. it is easier to transmit ac
B. there is no longer a need for dc
C. dc is more dangerous
D. there are not enough batteries
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Correct Answer: it is easier to transmit ac
8. If a sine wave signal is 100 mV peak-to-peak, how many volts would be measured by a voltmeter?
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A. 14.14 mV
B. 35.4 mV
C. 63.7 mV
D. 70.7 mV
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Correct Answer: 35.4 mV
9. One oscilloscope selector knob that allows the major and minor divisions of the graticule to be used to determine a signal amplitude value is called the:
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A. time/cm control
B. position control
C. intensity control
D. volts/cm control
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Correct Answer: volts/cm control
10. What is the name of a device used to directly measure the frequency of a periodic wave?
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A. oscilloscope
B. frequency meter or counter
C. audio frequency generator
D. radio frequency generator
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Correct Answer: frequency meter or counter
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