Question Paper: Theory Examination Mock Exam

Assessment: THEORY EXAMINATION

Assessment Title: Mock Paper

Question 1

Calculate the total resistance of the circuit given 5 marks

R1 = 560Ω, R2 = 0.68kΩ, R3 = 3.2kΩ

Question 2

Calculate the total resistance of the circuit given 5 marks

R1 = 5600Ω, R2 = 0.68kΩ, R3 = 3.2kΩ

Question 3

What is the resistance of a 4-band resister with the following colours? 5 marks

Red Blue Brown Gold

Question 4

Calculate the Total Capacitance of the circuit given 5 marks

C1 = 400nF , C2 = 620nF

Question 5

a) Draw the symbol for a Diode 10

marks
b) Draw the symbol for an LED

Question 6

Calculate the current flowing through R2 in the circuit below. 5 marks

Given
R1 = 680Ω
R2 = 560Ω
R3 = 1.7kΩ
Vs = 9V

Question 7

a) List 2 functions of a Transformer 10 marks

b) Calculate the Voltage across the secondary winding of the transformer given:
Vp = 50V
Transformer ratio is 4:1
Question 8

A resistive heater of 50Ω is connected to a 230V 50Hz supply via a timer 20 marks
circuit.
The heater is energised for 9 hours a day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday
3 hours a day on Saturday and Sunday.
Calculate the total kWh consumed by the heater in a 28 day period.

Question 9

With reference to the circuit below where 20 marks

Vs = 12V, R1 = 480Ω, R2 = 5600Ω
a) Calculate the Current in the Circuit
b) Calculate
i. The Total Power dissipated in the Circuit
ii. The power dissipated in R1
iii. The Power Dissipated in R2
Question 10

In relation to the circuit below calculate 20

Marks
a) The Total Impedance
a) The Total Current
b) The power Factor
c) The Real Power
d) The Apparent Power
e) The Reactive Power
When
Vs = 200V @ 50Hz
R1 = 600Ω
XL = 120Ω
XC = 50Ω