Relays and switches MCQs December 24, 2025November 19, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. A relay is used to: (A) Amplify current (B) Open and close a circuit (C) Convert AC to DC (D) Store electrical energy 2. The basic function of a relay is based on: (A) Electromagnetic induction (B) Semiconductor properties (C) Capacitive coupling (D) Magnetic resonance 3. Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a relay? (A) Coil (B) Transistor (C) Spring (D) Armature 4. In a relay, the coil is energized to: (A) Open the normally closed contacts (B) Close the normally open contacts (C) Neither A nor B (D) Both A and B 5. A normally open relay contact means that the circuit is: (A) Open all the time (B) Closed when the relay is not energized (C) Closed all the time (D) Open when the relay is not energized 6. The advantage of using a relay in a circuit is: (A) It reduces the need for mechanical switches (B) It can control high-power devices using low-power signals (C) It amplifies electrical signals (D) It increases the overall resistance of the circuit 7. Which of the following is a typical application of a relay? (A) Amplifying sound signals (B) Protecting electrical circuits from overcurrent (C) Converting AC to DC (D) Regulating voltage in power supplies 8. In a relay, the armature is: (A) The part that moves to open or close contacts (B) A fixed part that doesn’t move (C) A component that generates electricity (D) Used to regulate voltage 9. The coil of a relay is made of: (A) High-resistance material (B) Magnetic material (C) Low-resistance material (D) Insulating material 10. The primary purpose of a relay’s contacts is to: (A) Control the current through the coil (B) Protect the relay from damage (C) Connect the power supply to the relay (D) Transfer energy from the coil to the load circuit 11. A switch is a device that is used to: (A) Store electrical energy (B) Open or close a circuit (C) Convert AC to DC (D) Increase the voltage in a circuit 12. Which type of switch is commonly used to control lights in a room? (A) Toggle switch (B) Rotary switch (C) Push-button switch (D) Proximity switch 13. A push-button switch is typically used for: (A) Maintaining a constant current (B) Changing voltage levels (C) Controlling variable speeds (D) Turning devices on and off momentarily 14. Which of the following is true for a SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) switch? (A) It has one input terminal and two output terminals (B) It can control three different circuits at the same time (C) It can switch between two different circuits (D) It is the same as a DPDT switch 15. A DPST (Double Pole Single Throw) switch has: (A) Two inputs and two outputs (B) One input and two outputs (C) Two independent switches in one unit (D) Two inputs and one output 16. Which of the following types of switches is used for controlling large industrial machines? (A) Push-button switch (B) Knife switch (C) Toggle switch (D) Foot switch 17. A reed switch is typically activated by: (A) Heat (B) Light (C) A magnetic field (D) Pressure 18. A limit switch is used to: (A) Monitor the position of a mechanical part (B) Control the flow of electricity (C) Prevent overvoltage (D) Measure resistance 19. A mercury switch operates by: (A) Moving a mercury contact inside a sealed container (B) Detecting changes in resistance (C) Using a magnet to open and close the circuit (D) Using light sensors to activate the switch 20. A momentary switch is one that: (A) Can stay in the on or off position (B) Does not maintain a constant connection after being pressed (C) Only remains in the on position (D) Is used for high-current switching