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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 481–485 (page: 98)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

A fuse with a higher-than-required rating used in an electrical circuit __________.

  1. improves safety
  2. increases maintenance
  3. may not work properly
  4. is less expensive

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Because fuses are designed to prevent current overload at a specific level, a fuse with a high rating may not work properly for a circuit rated at a lower level.



Neutral wire is always __________.

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

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Neutral wire is always whitish or natural colored.



To measure electrical power, you would use a(n) __________.

  1. ammeter
  2. ohmmeter
  3. voltmeter
  4. wattmeter

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Electrical power is measured in watts, so you use a wattmeter.



If you operate an incandescent light bulb at less than its rated voltage __________.

  1. the bulb will burn brighter and last longer.
  2. the bulb will burn dimmer and last longer.
  3. the bulb will burn brighter but won't last as long.
  4. the bulb will burn dimmer but won't last as long.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The bulb will burn dimmer because its full potential isn't used; it will last longer for the same reason.



Two electrical wires run to a machine. One wire is 6mm thick, and the other is 3mm thick.
For the two wires to carry the same current, the larger wire __________.

  1. requires less voltage
  2. requires more voltage
  3. requires the same voltage
  4. It can't be determined from the information given.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Larger wires require less electrical pressure to run current.



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