Simple Electrical Circuits - JSS1 Basic technology Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary focus of this week?
Introduction to programming languages
Construction of complex circuits
Troubleshooting basic circuits
Construction of simple circuits
Which components are commonly used in constructing simple circuits?
Transistors, capacitors and diodes
Resistors, inductors and transformers
Batteries, inductors and transformers
Integrated circuits, sensors and relays
What is the main difference between series and parallel circuits?
Series circuits have more components than parallel circuits
Parallel circuits have only one path for current flow
Series circuits have components connected in a single path
Parallel circuits have components connected end-to-end
What is a characteristic of series circuits?
Components have independent current flow
The same current flows through each component
Components have different voltages across them
Components have different resistance values
Which circuit configuration offers redundancy and reliability?
Series circuits
Parallel circuits
Combination circuits
Serial-parallel circuits
What is a typical application of series circuits?
Household wiring
Holiday lights
Automotive lighting
Battery charging
What is the purpose of troubleshooting in simple circuits?
To complicate circuit operation
To identify and resolve common issues
To increase circuit complexity
To measure voltage across components
What technique is commonly used in troubleshooting simple circuits?
Visual inspection
Audio analysis
Tactile feedback
Smell detection
In which type of circuit do components have independent current flow?
Series circuits
Parallel circuits
Combination circuits
Serial-parallel circuits
What is the primary purpose of constructing simple circuits?
To complicate circuit design
To gain hands-on experience
To avoid practical applications
To confuse troubleshooting efforts