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Test I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Write the CAPITAL letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
1. Ryan is creating a simple prototype of a cellphone charger using a solar
cell. While making, he noticed one missing essential circuit part to ensure
the efficiency of his prototype. This essential circuit part will function as an
indicator of whether the prototype can fully charge the cellphone. Given the
figure on the right, what circuit part is Ryan supposed to put?
A. PIN diode
B. laser diode
C. photoelectric diode
D. light-emitting diode
2. Dwight is in need of a 1,000-ohm resistor for his invention involving hydroelectric energy. However, he
only has five different resistors with different colored-bands. Among the five resistors, which among them
should Dwight use?
Figure 2: Color-coded Resistors, Made via Canva
I II III IV
A. I, II, III
B. I, II, IV
C. I, III, IV
D. II, III, IV
BONUS: CORRECT ANSWER IS I ONLY
3. Nicole is experimenting to preserve a battery’s shelf life using biodegradable materials in comparison to
commercial batteries. In her third phase, she measured the rate of current flow using an ammeter. If you
were Tanya, what possible observation on the current can you come up with if the voltage in a circuit
remains constant and the resistance increases?
A. The flow of charge increases as resistance increases.
B. The flow of charge decreases as resistance increases.
C. The flow of charge becomes zero as resistance increases.
D. The flow of charge remains the same as resistance increases.
4. If two light bulbs are connected in series, what happens to the brightness of each bulb when compared to
a single bulb in the same circuit?
A. brighter
B. dimmer
C. brightness stays the same
D. brightness does not depend on the connection
5. To describe the effects of inserting dielectric materials on the capacitance of a capacitor, a dielectric is
placed between two parallel conducting plates. The capacitor’s initial capacitance is 1000 µF. After inserting
the dielectric, the capacitance increases to 3000 µF. Which dielectric material was most likely inserted, and
what is its effect on the capacitance?
A. Glass, increases capacitance
B. Glass, decreases capacitance
C. Beeswax, increases capacitance
D. Beeswax, decreases capacitance
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6. Angelica is experimenting with the virtual laboratory simulation, PhET, with a light bulb connected to an
18-V battery. She wanted to increase the light bulb’s glow. How should she adjust the electrical circuit?
A. Angelica should add another battery.
B. Angelica should add a capacitor to the circuit.
C. Angelica should decrease the battery’s internal resistance.
D. Angelica should increase the battery’s electromotive force.
7. Louies is exploring how her electrical mouse does not function well. Upon looking at the circuits inside,
Louies found out that one resistor had malfunctioned. Considering the circuit diagram of the electrical
mouse below, why did the electrical mouse not function?
A. One of its resistors exceeded the voltage input.
B. One of its capacitors exceeded the voltage input.
C. The wire connecting the electrical mouse to the laptop is damaged.
D. The voltage requirement of the electrical mouse is lower than the total voltage.
8. Jean is assembling a simple electric circuit with a battery, a light bulb, and a switch. When she closed the
switch, the bulb did not light up. Which circuit component should Jean check first to ensure proper
operation?
A. Battery - to see if it has a charge
B. Bulb - to see if it is bright enough
C. Wire - to see if it is the right color
D. Switch - to see if it is positioned on a wooden table
9. While working on an electrical circuit in the laboratory, Charlene notices that the wires feel hot. What is
the best course of action?
A. Ignore it as heat is normal in circuits.
B. Continue working, but wear gloves to avoid burns.
C. Increase the power supply to test the heat further.
D. Disconnect the power source and check for short circuits.
10. Two identical light bulbs are connected in series to a battery. What happens to their brightness when
compared to when they are connected in parallel?
A. The bulbs do not light up in either case.
B. The bulbs are equally bright in both cases.
C. The bulbs are brighter in series than in parallel because charges are equally shared.
D. The bulbs are dimmer in series than in parallel because charges are equally shared.
Test II. Identification
Directions: Identify the resistance value of each resistor based on the color bands (2 points each).
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Test III. Problem Solving with Analysis
To verify the design, the
technician analyzes how charge
and voltage are distributed in the
circuit.
16. Determine the equivalent
capacitance of the capacitor
network (5 points).
17. Calculate the charge stored in each capacitor (3 points).
18. Find the voltage across each 4 μF capacitor (5 points).
Source: Electrical Information.
(2022, September 7). Resistor Color
Code Chart (4-Band, 5-Band).
Electrical Information.
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