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1Network theorems are usually more complex methods than Kirchhoff's laws for solving a circuit.
A)True
B)False



2Theorems can be applied to ac networks.
A)True
B)False



3The superposition theorem can be used with circuits that have more than one source.
A)True
B)False



4All components must be linear and bilateral to superimpose currents and voltages.
A)True
B)False



5When using superposition, nonlinear means that the current is proportional to the applied voltage.
A)True
B)False



6Networks with resistors, capacitors, and air-core inductors are generally nonlinear and unilateral.
A)True
B)False



7Of all the different theorems, the Thevenin's theorem is by far the most widely used.
A)True
B)False



8The Thevenin equivalent circuit driving terminals A and B does not change even though the value of RL may change.
A)True
B)False



9Thevenin's theorem can be used to find the current through a resistor that is in the center of a bridge circuit.
A)True
B)False



10A current source symbol which uses a solid arrow, indicates the direction of current flow.



11Another term for opening a current source is to it.



12An ideal current source is assumed to have an internal resistance of Ω.



13Delta and wye networks are often used in circuits involving ac power.



14A combination of components, such as resistances, interconnected to achieve a particular end result is a(n) .



15In order to superimpose currents and voltages, all components must be and bilateral.



16When the current is proportional to the applied voltage, it is .



17An ideal source is assumed to have an internal resistance of infinite ohms.



18Norton's theorem is used
A)for ac circuits only
B)for dc circuits only
C)to simplify a network in terms of voltages
D)to simplify a network in terms of currents



19The Thevenin voltage (VTH) is equal to
A)IN x RN
B)IT x RT
C)ITH x RTH
D)PN / IN



20Passive networks have
A)no energy sources
B)amplifiers
C)batteries
D)constant current sources



21When all the R values are equal in a network,
A)total resistance is zero
B)it is balanced
C)total resistance is infinite
D)it becomes a delta network



22While using superposition, disabling a source so that it cannot generate voltage or current without changing the resistance of the circuit is called
A)killing a source
B)breaking a source
C)opening a source
D)blocking a source



23When the current is the same amount for opposite polarities of the source voltage, it is
A)bilateral
B)unilateral
C)linear
D)nonlinear



24Components that do not amplify or rectify are called
A)passive
B)active
C)nonlinear
D)transistors



25The accepted assumption is that an ideal voltage source has an internal resistance of
A)0 Ω
B)75 Ω
C)300 Ω
D)∞ Ω







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