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Review Questions for 2.1

1.) Another name for a stationary-magnet, moving coil meter is the DArsonal
meter movement.
2.) Explain how a moving-coil operates
The DArsonal moving coil uses magnetic deflection, current passing through the
coil placed in a magnetic field of a permanent magnet, which causes the coil to
move.
3.) Why must you be careful when handling a moving-coil meter
Improper connection can damage the movement meter.
4.) A linear meter scale has evenly spaced marks used to indicate circuit
values

Review Questions for 2.2

1.) An ammeter is used to measure current
2.) In order to measure larger currents a(n) shunt, or alternate path is provided
for the current
3.) An ammeter should always be connected in series with the load.

Review Questions for 2.3

1.) A voltmeter is used to measure voltage
2.) To measure higher voltages, voltmeters are placed in series with the meter
movement coil.
3.) A voltmeter is connected in parallel with a device.
4.) The black lead of a meter is connected to the negative polarity of the device
being read while the red lead is attached to the positive polarity.
5.) A quality meter has a sensitivity of at least 20,000 ohms/volts.
6.) Explain what is meant by loading a circuit as it relates to an electrical
meter.
Loading a circuit is referring to the electrical component of the circuit, the part
that consumes the electricity (such as LEDs/light bulbs).

Review Questions for 2.4

1.) An ohmmeter is used to measure resistance.
2.) An ohmmeter uses a(n) 0.2 ohm scale while a volt or ammeter uses a(n) 5
ohms scale.
3.) Why must you calibrate an ohmmeter before use?
You must calibrate an ohmmeter before use, the needle needs to deflect from its
position at rest on the left to the zero resistance indication on the right side of the
scale. If the needle does not deflect, the battery may be dead or weak.

Review Questions for 2.5

1.) What does the abbreviation COM stand for on a meter, and what is its
polarity?
COM, on the meter, stands for common, and has a negative polarity.
2.) What does DMM stand for?
DMM stands for Digital MultiMeters
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3.) What does resolution mean when referring to a DMM?

Resolution describes the degree of change that must take place before the meter
will display the value.
4.) How do you connect an ammeter to a circuit?
An ammeter is supposed to be connected in series with the circuit, as a part of it,
in order to measure the amps.
5.) How do you connect an voltmeter to a circuit?
A voltmeter is supposed to be connected in parallel to the circuit, around the
load/the area you need to measure.
6.) Which of the three meters should not be used while the circuit is
energized?
A ohmmeter

Review Questions for 20.1

1.) Describe how a transistor biased as a class b amplifier can act as a
switch?
Without any input, the amplifiers are turned off. If the input is changed to a
negative level the emitter-to-base bias will be decreased, this will cause the
output to across the lamp to swing positive.
2.) What is the binary number for 114?
1110010
3.) What is the decimal number for 101101?
45
4.) What is the binary sum of 01001010 and 01011001? What is the decimal
equivalent of the sum?
01001010 = 74
+
01011001 = 89
= 163
5.) A byte consists of 2 nibbles.
6.) A logic value high is represented by the number 1, while the low logic level
is represented by the number 0.
7.) Between the valid high and valid low logic value is the 2 5 volts range or 0
0.8 volts range, which does not produce a valid high or low.
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Review Questions for 20.2

1.) Draw the symbols for three logic gates. Label the drawings.

AND Gate

NOT Gate

NAND Gate
2.) In an AND gate, input A is 1 and input B is 0. What is output C?
The output of C depends on based on the inputs, but the output are also high
and low.
3.) The OR gate will provide a high output signal, except:
When both inputs are 1
4.) The XOR gates is often the inverter
5.) What gate provides an output when any but not all are the inputs are 1?
XOR gates
6.) Draw the truth table for the XNOR gate