Electrical Engineering Terminology Quiz

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What term describes an electric current that is continually varying in value and reversing its direction of flow at regular intervals?

Alternating current

Which component is intentionally designed to have a definite amount of capacitance?

Capacitor

What does an ohmmeter measure in a component or circuit?

Resistance

Which term refers to connecting two lengths of conductor?

<p>Splicing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is a person skilled in mechanical or industrial techniques or a particular technical field?

<p>Technician</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the electrical pressure that exists between two points called?

<p>Voltage</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an electric current that flows in one direction?

<p>Direct current</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property permits the storage of electricity when two conductors are separated by insulating material?

<p>Capacitance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of unsoldering unwanted parts or components in a circuit?

<p>Desoldering</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of material is characterized by poor electrical conductivity and serves as an insulator?

<p>Dielectric material</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these terms describes a wire, cable, or other body or medium that is suitable for carrying electric current?

<p>Conductor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a component designed intentionally to have a definite amount of resistance?

<p>Resistor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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