Test #B-1 Electronics Technician Technical Screening Test

Instructions: Choose the correct answer for each question by marking the corresponding letter (A, B, C, or D).

Section 1: Electronic Components

1- What is the basic function of a diode?

A) To amplify electrical signals

B) To store electrical charge

C) To regulate voltage

D) To allow current flow in one direction only

2- Which electronic component is used to store data in a digital circuit?

A) Capacitor

B) Resistor

C) Transistor

D) Flip-flop

Section 2: Low-Voltage Electronic Circuits

3- What is the purpose of a voltage regulator in an electronic circuit?

A) To control the brightness of LEDs

B) To convert AC power to DC power

C) To maintain a constant voltage level

D) To amplify electrical signals

4- Which type of transistor allows current to flow when a voltage is applied to its base?

A) NPN transistor

B) PNP transistor

C) JFET transistor

D) MOSFET transistor

Section 3: Electronic Safety and ESD

5- What does ESD stand for in electronic safety?

A) Electrostatic Detection

B) Electrical Shock Danger

C) Electrostatic Discharge

D) Electrical Safety Device

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6- Which safety measure is crucial when handling sensitive electronic components?

A) Working with wet hands

B) Using non-insulated tools

C) Wearing an antistatic wrist strap

D) Operating equipment at high voltage

Section 4: Electronic Troubleshooting and Testing

7- How do you test the continuity of a component using a multimeter?

A) By setting the multimeter to the voltage mode

B) By setting the multimeter to the current mode

C) By setting the multimeter to the resistance mode

D) By setting the multimeter to the frequency mode

8- If an electronic device is not functioning correctly, what is the first step in troubleshooting the issue?

A) Checking the power supply

B) Replacing the device

C) Calling an electronics expert

D) Turning off all other devices

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Test #B-1 Electronics Technician Technical Screening Test

Answers:

1- D) To allow current flow in one direction only

2- D) Flip-flop

3- C) To maintain a constant voltage level

4- A) NPN transistor

5- C) Electrostatic Discharge

6- C) Wearing an antistatic wrist strap

7- C) By setting the multimeter to the resistance mode

8- A) Checking the power supply

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Test #B-2: Advanced Electronics Technician Technical Screening Test
Instructions: Choose the correct answer for each question by marking the corresponding letter (A, B, C, or D).

Section 1: Digital Electronics

1- What is the primary function of a microcontroller in an electronic system?

A) To convert AC power to DC power

B) To amplify electrical signals

C) To mechanically switch electrical circuits

D) To control and process data in an embedded system

2- Which logic gate performs the exclusive-OR (XOR) operation in digital circuits?

A) AND gate

B) OR gate

C) NOT gate

D) XOR gate

Section 2: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

3- What is the purpose of ladder logic programming in PLCs?

A) To design the physical layout of the PLC

B) To configure network settings for the PLC

C) To create the user interface for the PLC

D) To program the behavior and control logic of the PLC

4- Which component of a PLC provides electrical isolation between input and output circuits?

A) Processor unit

B) Input module

C) Output module

D) Interface module

Section 3: Low-Voltage Communication Protocols

5- Which communication protocol is commonly used for connecting industrial automation devices in a low-voltage
system?

A) USB (Universal Serial Bus)

B) Ethernet/IP

C) Bluetooth

D) Wi-Fi
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6- What is the main advantage of using Modbus communication protocol in industrial applications?

A) High data transfer rate

B) Long communication range

C) Simplicity and ease of implementation

D) Secure encryption for data transmission

Section 4: Advanced Troubleshooting and Testing

7- How do you troubleshoot a malfunctioning programmable logic controller (PLC)?

A) By replacing the entire PLC unit

B) By reprogramming the entire PLC

C) By analyzing the ladder logic program and checking input and output signals

D) By resetting the PLC to factory defaults

8- If a digital electronic circuit is not functioning correctly, what is the first step in troubleshooting the issue?

A) Checking the power supply

B) Replacing the components

C) Calling an electronics expert

D) Turning off all other devices

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Test #B-2: Advanced Low-Voltage Electronics Technician Technical Screening Test

Answers:

1- D) To control and process data in an embedded system

2- D) XOR gate

3- D) To program the behavior and control logic of the PLC

4- C) Output module

5- B) Ethernet/IP

6- C) Simplicity and ease of implementation

7- C) By analyzing the ladder logic program and checking input and output signals

8- A) Checking the power supply

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Test B-3: Expert Electronics Technician Technical Screening Test
Instructions: Choose the correct answer for each question by marking the corresponding letter (A, B, C, or D).

Section 1: Advanced Digital Electronics

1- What is the primary function of a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) in an electronic system?

A) To convert AC power to DC power

B) To amplify electrical signals

C) To process complex logic functions using programmable logic blocks

D) To mechanically switch electrical circuits

2- Which logic gate performs the exclusive-NOR (XNOR) operation in digital circuits?

A) NAND gate

B) NOR gate

C) NOT gate

D) XNOR gate

Section 2: Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs)

3- What is the main difference between an FPGA and a CPLD?

A) FPGA has more logic resources compared to CPLD

B) CPLD has built-in memory, while FPGA does not

C) FPGA is more suitable for complex applications than CPLD

D) CPLD has higher clock frequencies compared to FPGA

4- Which type of memory is commonly used in CPLDs for implementing state machines and complex logic
functions?

A) SRAM (Static Random-Access Memory)

B) ROM (Read-Only Memory)

C) DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory)

D) Flash Memory

Section 3: Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers

5- What is the purpose of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) in embedded systems?

A) To convert AC power to DC power for devices

B) To control the brightness of lights in the system

C) To manage and prioritize tasks with precise timing requirements

D) To provide a graphical user interface for interaction with the system

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6- Which type of memory is typically used for storing program code in microcontrollers?

A) SRAM (Static Random-Access Memory)

B) EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory)

C) DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory)

D) Flash Memory

Section 4: High-Speed Communication Interfaces

7- Which communication protocol is commonly used for high-speed data transfer between integrated circuits?

A) I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)

B) SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)

C) PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express)

D) UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter)

8- What is the primary advantage of using differential signaling in high-speed communication interfaces?

A) Lower power consumption

B) Higher data transfer rates

C) Simpler implementation

D) Reduced electromagnetic interference

Section 5: Advanced Troubleshooting and Testing

9- How do you troubleshoot a malfunctioning complex digital circuit?

A) By replacing the entire circuit board

B) By reprogramming the entire FPGA or CPLD

C) By using in-circuit debugging and simulation tools

D) By checking for loose connections on the board

10- What is the primary purpose of JTAG (Joint Test Action Group) testing in digital electronics?

A) To test for power consumption levels

B) To verify the integrity of integrated circuits

C) To measure voltage and current at different nodes

D) To provide a standardized method for testing and programming digital devices

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Test B-3 : Expert Electronics Technician Technical Screening Test

Answers:

1- C) To process complex logic functions using programmable logic blocks

2- D) XNOR gate

3- A) FPGA has more logic resources compared to CPLD

4- A) SRAM (Static Random-Access Memory)

5- C) To manage and prioritize tasks with precise timing requirements

6- D) Flash Memory

7- C) PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express)

8- D) Reduced electromagnetic interference

9- C) By using in-circuit debugging and simulation tools

10- D) To provide a standardized method for testing and programming digital devices

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