A&P Study Game Quiz
Game On: Engaging A&P Study Games for Aviation Technicians
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Answers:
1. Which unit measures the flow of electrical current?
Answer: C) Ampere
2. What is the main function of a capacitor?
Answer: B) Store electrical energy
3. Which law states that the algebraic sum of voltage drops in a closed circuit is zero?
Answer: B) Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law
4. What device measures voltage across components?
Answer: B) Voltmeter
(Note: Multimeter is also correct, but voltmeter is the most direct answer for “across components”)
5. A resistor with an open circuit will:
Answer: A) Have no current flow
6. What does a binary digit (bit) represent?
Answer: A) One or zero
7. Which of the following is NOT a personal protective equipment (PPE) for RF safety?
Answer: D) Lockout/tagout device
(This is used for electrical safety, not specifically for RF safety)
8. The color code for a resistor with a value of 47kΩ (±5%) is:
Answer: C) Yellow, Violet, Orange, Gold
(Yellow=4, Violet=7, Orange=3 zeros → 47,000, Gold=±5%)
9. What is the main function of a transformer in avionics?
Answer: B) Convert voltage levels
10. Which switch type is described as having one input and two outputs?
Answer: C) SPDT
(Single Pole Double Throw)