Lesson: Definition of Terms

Question 1

occurring unexpectedly, unintentionally, or by chance

Answer 1

• Accidental

Question 2

an electrical current that is continually varying in value and reversing its direction of flow at regular intervals.

Answer 2

• Alternating current

Question 3

positive electrode of semiconductor device

Answer 3

• Anode

Question 4

property that exists whenever two conductors are separated by Insulating material, permitting the storage of electricity

Answer 4

• Capacitance

Question 5

a component designed intentionally to have a definite amount of capacitance

Answer 5

• Capacitor

Question 6

an arrangement of one or more complete paths of electron flow

Answer 6

• Circuit

Question 7

a wire, cable, or other body or medium that is suitable for carrying electric current

Answer 7

• Conductor

Question 8

is the rate of transfer of electricity from one point to another

Answer 8

• Current

Question 9

a process of unsoldering unwanted parts or components in the circuit with the support of a soldering tool

Answer 9

• Desoldering

Question 10

a material that serves as an insulator because it has poor electric conductivity

Answer 10

• Dielectric material

Question 11

an electric current that flows in one direction.

Answer 11

• Direct current

Question 12

separated or individual components.

Answer 12

• Discrete components

Question 13

• a branch of science and technology that deals with the controlled flow of electrons

Answer 13

• Electronics

Question 14

tending to burn quickly.

Answer 14

Flammable