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Test Prep ASVAB Section 5: Electronic Information Exam
ASVAB Section Five : Electronic Information (Page 4 )

Updated On: 7-Feb-2026
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Insulated fittings can be used to splice wires, thus eliminating the need for ____________.

  1. cleaning the wires
  2. removing the plastic coating from the wires
  3. twisting the wires together
  4. soldering the wires together

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Insulated fittings replace soldering.



The symbol shown above stands for ______________.

  1. battery
  2. transformer
  3. capacitor
  4. resistor

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

This symbol stands for battery.



How many wires do serial cables used on computers have?

  1. 3
  2. 9
  3. 15
  4. 25

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

This is true, even if the cable has a 25-pin connector. Serial cables are often used to connect computers to perpetual devices.



To produce greater storage of electrons and more capacitance, capacitors should ______________.

  1. be connected in parallel
  2. be connected in series
  3. have more voltage applied to them
  4. be eliminated

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Connecting capacitors in parallel produces more capacitance.



A light bulb is 60 watts.
Operated at 120 volts, how much current does it draw?

  1. 0.5 ampere
  2. 5.0 amperes
  3. 50.0 amperes
  4. 7.200 amperes

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Power = Current × Voltage or, written another way, Current = Power/Voltage. 60 ⁄ 120 = 0.5 ampere.



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