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Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Automotive & Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, Assembling Objects Questions 496–500 (page: 101)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

How many paths of electrical flow can be found in a series circuit?

  1. one
  2. two
  3. two or more
  4. It can't be determined from the information given.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

An example of a series circuit would be a string of Christmas lights. If you break the circuit's path at any point, electricity will stop flowing and the lights will not work.



A microwave is rated at 1,200 watts.
At 120 volts, how much current does it draw?

  1. 1 amp
  2. 10 amps
  3. 100 amps
  4. 1,440 amps

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

I (current) = Power (watts)/Effort (volts). In this case, I = 1200/120 = 10 amperes.



Electricians use the term low potential to refer to __________.

  1. electrical circuits with a low potential for overload
  2. building codes that reduce the risk of fire
  3. the likelihood of getting a raise this year
  4. 600 watts or less

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Potential equals voltage; low potential is anything less than 600 watts.



Which of the following isn't a conductor of electricity?

  1. water
  2. graphite
  3. gold
  4. glass

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Glass is an insulator. Other insulators are plastics, paper, and rubber.



The ground wire is always __________.

  1. green
  2. black
  3. whitish
  4. blue

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Ground wires are always green.



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