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Hacking Electronics Chapter 1

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What is one advantage of buying components from brick-and-mortar stores over online stores?

They have a wider selection of components.

The product range is often more limited.

You can see and hold the products in person. (correct)

The prices are generally lower.

What is the main reason the author suggests buying extra components when ordering?

To have a wider variety of components to choose from.

To ensure the components arrive quickly.

To get better bulk pricing on the components.

To have spares on hand for future projects. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a major online supplier of electronic components?

Amazon (correct)

Mouser

Farnell

DigiKey

What is one potential downside of buying components from online auction sites like eBay?

The components may not be new or high-quality. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the kit mentioned that is designed specifically for this book?

To provide all the necessary components for the projects in the book. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the book described in the text?

To enable readers to start creating and modifying electronic devices Signup and view all the answers

What will readers likely want to understand more of as they start making things and experimenting?

The mathematics behind electronics Signup and view all the answers

What is one way the text suggests readers can get components and parts for their projects?

Buying them from local electronic stores Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of wiring up an old computer fan in the first chapter, according to the text?

To help keep the solder fumes out of the reader's lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message the text conveys about "hacking" electronics?

It is about "just do it!" and not needing a degree Signup and view all the answers