Resistors: types, color coding, and applications MCQs

1. Which of the following is NOT a type of resistor?
A. Carbon film resistor
B. Wire-wound resistor
C. Capacitive resistor
D. Metal oxide resistor

Answer: C. Capacitive resistor


2. Variable resistors are also known as:
A. Fixed resistors
B. Potentiometers
C. Thermistors
D. Photoresistors

Answer: B. Potentiometers


3. A thermistor is a type of resistor whose resistance:
A. Decreases with temperature
B. Increases with temperature
C. Depends on the material
D. Can either increase or decrease with temperature

Answer: D. Can either increase or decrease with temperature


4. Which type of resistor is commonly used for high-precision applications?
A. Carbon film resistor
B. Wire-wound resistor
C. Metal film resistor
D. Variable resistor

Answer: C. Metal film resistor


5. Light-dependent resistors (LDRs) are primarily used in:
A. High-voltage circuits
B. Light-sensitive circuits
C. Temperature control systems
D. Motor speed control

Answer: B. Light-sensitive circuits


Resistor Color Coding

6. In the resistor color code, the color red represents the value:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Answer: B. 2


7. A resistor has color bands: Brown, Black, Red, and Gold. Its resistance is:
A. 1 kΩ±5%1 \, \text{k}\Omega \pm 5\%
B. 10 kΩ±5%10 \, \text{k}\Omega \pm 5\%
C. 1.2 kΩ±5%1.2 \, \text{k}\Omega \pm 5\%
D. 100 kΩ±5%100 \, \text{k}\Omega \pm 5\%

Answer: A. 1 kΩ±5%1 \, \text{k}\Omega \pm 5\%


8. In a resistor color code, the multiplier is represented by the third band. What does the color green indicate for the multiplier?
A. 10310^3
B. 10510^5
C. 10610^6
D. 10910^9

Answer: B. 10510^5


9. A resistor has color bands: Yellow, Violet, Orange, and Silver. Its resistance is:
A. 47 kΩ±10%47 \, \text{k}\Omega \pm 10\%
B. 4.7 kΩ±10%4.7 \, \text{k}\Omega \pm 10\%
C. 470 kΩ±10%470 \, \text{k}\Omega \pm 10\%
D. 47 \, \text{\(\Omega} \pm 10% )

Answer: A. 47 kΩ±10%47 \, \text{k}\Omega \pm 10\%


10. What does the fourth band in a 4-band resistor indicate?
A. Resistance value
B. Multiplier
C. Tolerance
D. Power rating

Answer: C. Tolerance


Applications of Resistors

11. Resistors are used in electronic circuits to:
A. Store charge
B. Control current
C. Convert AC to DC
D. Increase power

Answer: B. Control current


12. Which of the following is an application of a variable resistor?
A. Voltage dividers
B. Speed control in fans
C. Light dimming
D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above


13. In a voltage divider circuit, the function of resistors is to:
A. Decrease voltage to a required level
B. Increase the current
C. Block alternating current
D. Amplify signals

Answer: A. Decrease voltage to a required level


14. Power resistors are commonly used in:
A. High-frequency circuits
B. Current limiting applications
C. Low-power signal circuits
D. Battery-powered devices

Answer: B. Current limiting applications


15. The main role of resistors in LED circuits is to:
A. Increase brightness
B. Prevent overheating of LEDs
C. Limit current through the LEDs
D. Change LED color

Answer: C. Limit current through the LEDs

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