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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 531–535 (page: 108)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Current that changes polarity many times per second is called __________.

  1. direct current
  2. oscillating current
  3. alternating current
  4. AC/DC current

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Current that changes polarity many times per second is called alternating current.



The measurement "mil" refers to __________.

  1. a quarter or an inch
  2. one thousandth of an inch
  3. a millionth of an inch
  4. a hundredth of an inch

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

A "mil" (from milli) refers to one thousandth.



A filter is used in a power supply to __________.

  1. convert alternating current to direct current.
  2. change direct current to alternating current.
  3. even out voltage variations.
  4. smooth out power surges.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

A filter is placed in the power supply to even out any voltage variations. In some cases, a choke may be used in the filter to smooth out the current variations.



Which of the following contains an electromagnet?

  1. Light switch
  2. Doorbell
  3. Fluorescent lightbulb
  4. Incandescent lightbulb

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Of the items listed, only a doorbell contains an electromagnet.



Radio frequency amplifiers are used in __________.

  1. audio amplifiers
  2. differential amplifiers
  3. operational amplifiers
  4. receivers and transmitters

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Radio frequency amplifiers are used in receivers and transmitters to amplify frequencies above the range of sounds audible to humans.



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