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Regional Unified Quarterly Assessment

First Quarter
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY 9

Name Date
Section Division
School

Direction: Encircle your best answer.

1. How long does a patent last?

a. 20 years b. 50 years c. 100 years d. indefinitely

2. What is the patent application process?

a. File a patent application with the patent office.

b. Wait for the patent office to examine the application.
c. If the patent office approves the application, a patent will be granted.
d. All of the above.

3. Why are patents important?

a. To encourage innovation.
b. To promote economic growth
c. To protect the investors investments.
d. All of the choices mentioned are correct

4. What are some of the inclusions from patentability?

a. Laws of nature b. Mathematical formulas

b. Natural phenomena d. Utility model registrations

5. What are the benefits of patenting an invention?

a. A competitive advantage in the marketplace.

b. Increased market value and investment opportunities.
c. Exclusive rights to make, use, sell, and offer to sell the invention.
d. It is one way to be famous and become well-known in the country.
6. What are the challenges of patenting an invention?

a. Patents must not be maintained and enforced.

b. There is a guarantee that a patent will be granted to the inventor.
c. The patent process will only take a short period of time.
d. The patent application process can be complex and expensive.

7. A company is using your patented invention without your permission. What can
you do?

a. File a patent lawsuit.

b. Just let the company use your invention.
c. Ask the company for a commission for your invention.
d. Post to social media that the company is using your inventions so people will
know.

8. You are a lawyer, and you are representing a client who has been accused of
patent infringement. What are some of the defenses that you could argue on
behalf of your client?

a. The patent is invalid.

b. Your client did not infringe on the patent.
c. Your client has a license to use the patent.
d. All of the above.

9. Which of the following is the unit of electric current?

a. A. Ohm b. Volt c. Watt d. Ampere

10. Which of the following is the unit of electric potential?

a. A. Ohm b. Volt c. Watt d. Ampere

11. What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?

a. V = IR b. I = V/R c. R = V/I d. All of the above

12. Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of electricity?

a. Coal c. Solar
b. Wind d. Nuclear

13. How does a solar panel generate electricity?

a. By converting sunlight into electricity directly using photovoltaic cells.

b. By converting sunlight into heat, which is then used to generate stem.
c. By using a mirror to concentrate sunlight onto a boiler, which then generates
steam.
d. All of the above.

14. Which of the following sources of electricity would be the best choice for a
remote location with no access to the grid?

a. Solar b. Wind c. Hydroelectric d. Geothermal

15. As a student, what can you do best to reduce your reliance on fossil fuels to
generate electricity?

a. Install solar panels in your home.

b. Buy electricity from a renewable energy provider.
c. Use energy efficient appliances and lightbulbs.
d. Find a waterfall in your area and then install a pico-hydro powerplant.

16. What are the benefits of using renewable energy sources to generate
electricity?

a. Renewable energy sources are sustainable.

b. Renewable energy sources can help to help to reduce our reliance to foreign oil
c. Renewable energy sources produce clean energy that does not pollute the air or
water.
d. All of the above.

17. What are the challenges of using renewable energy sources to generate
electricity?

a. Renewable energy sources can be intermittent.

b. Renewable energy sources can be expensive to install and maintain.
c. Renewable energy sources may require more land than traditional energy sources.
d. Renewable energy sources may produce insufficient amounts of energy at some
point that cannot meet the demand.

18. What will happen to the brightness of the light bulb if the resistance of the
resistor is increased?

a. Cannot be determined.
b. The brightness of the bulb can be increased.
c. The brightness of the bulb can be increased.
d. The brightness of the bulb will remain the same.

19. Which of the following statements about series circuits is/are TRUE??

I. The current flowing through all the components in a series circuit is

the same.
II. The voltage drop across each component in a series circuit is the
same.
 III. The total resistance of a series circuit is equal to the sum of the
resistances of the individual components.

a. I only c. I and III

b. II only d. I, II and III

20. If you are designing a series circuit, what is the most important factor to
consider?

I. The voltage of the power supply

II. The resistance of the components
III. The current rating of the components

c. I only c. I and III

d. II only d. I, II and III

21. What are/is the advantage/s of series circuits?

I. Series circuits are simple to design and construct.

II. Series circuits are efficient because they use less power than parallel
circuits.
III. Series circuits are suitable for high-current applications.

a. I only c. I and III

b. II only d. I, II and III

22. What are some safety precautions that should be taken when working with
series circuits?

I.Use insulated tools to work on series circuits.

II.Always turn off the power supply before working on a series circuit.
III.Be aware of the current rating of the components and do not exceed it.
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a. I only c. I and III
b. II only d. I, II and III

For items 23-27: Evaluate the series circuit diagram below and answer the following
questions.

𝑅1 = 1 Ω

𝑃𝑇=24 W 𝑅2 = 2 Ω

𝑅3 = 3Ω

23. What is the total resistance ( 𝑹𝑻 )?

a. A. 1 ohms b. B. 2 ohms c. 5 ohms d. 6 ohms

24. What is the total voltage ( 𝑽𝑻 )?

a. 9 V b. 24 V c. 12 V d. 16 V

25. What is the total current ( 𝑰𝑻 )?

a. 1 A b. 2 A c. 5 A d. 6 A

26. Calculate the voltage drop in resistance 1 ( 𝑽𝟏 )?

a. 2 V b. 3 V c. 4 V d. 5 V

27. Calculate the power absorbed in resistance 3 ( 𝑷𝟑)?

a. A. 6W b. 8 W c. 12 W d. 10 W

28. Which of the following statement/s about parallel circuits is/are TRUE??

I. The current flowing through all of the components in a parallel

circuit is the same.
II. The voltage drop across each component in a parallel circuit is the
same.
III. The total resistance of a parallel circuit is equal to the sum of the
resistances of the individual components.

a. I only c. I and II
b. II only d. I, II and III

29. A parallel circuit contains two resistors, R1 and R2, connected in parallel to a
voltage source, V. If the resistance of R1 is decreased by half, what will
happen to the current flowing through R1?

a. The current flow through R1 will double.

b. The current flowing through R1 will remain the same.
c. The current flowing through R1 will decrease by half.
d. Cannot be determined without knowing the values of R1, R2 and V.

30. A parallel circuit contains two resistors, R1 and R2, connected in parallel to a
voltage source, V. If the voltage of the voltage source decreased by half, what
would happen to the current flowing through R1?

a. The current flow through R1 will double.

b. The current flowing through R1 will remain the same.
c. The current flowing through R1 will decrease by half.
d. Cannot be determined without knowing the values of R1, R2 and V.
For items 31-35: Evaluate the parallel circuit diagram below and answer the following
questions.

𝑅2 =2 Ω
𝑃3=64 W

𝑅3 = 4 Ω
𝑅1 = 4 Ω

31. What is the total resistance ( 𝑹𝑻 )?

a. 1 ohms b. 2 ohms c. 5 ohms d. 6 ohms

32. What is the total voltage ( 𝑽𝑻 )?

a. 9 V b. 24 V c. 12 V d. 16 V

33. What is the current in resistance 2 ( 𝑰𝟐)?

a. 2 A b. 4 A c. 6 A d. 8 A

34. What is the primary function of an ohmmeter?

a. Measure voltage c. Measure resistance

b. Measure current d. Measure power

35. What is the unit of measurement for electrical resistance?

a. Volt b. Ampere c. Ohm d. Watt

36. Which instrument is used to display waveforms and measure frequency?

a. Signal generator c. Oscilloscope

b. Spectrum analyzer d. Multimeter

37. Why is it important to select the proper measurement range on an electronic

measuring instrument?

a. To save battery life

b. To avoid damage and ensure accuracy
c. To make the instrument lighter
d. To increase the speed of measurement

38. What type of instrument would you use to generate signals for testing
purposes?

a. Voltmeter c. Ohmmeter
b. Signal generator d. Multimeter
39. Which component in a multimeter allows it to measure different electrical
quantities like voltage, current, and resistance?

a. Diode c. Transistor
b. Capacitor d. Selector switch

40. Explain how an ohmmeter measures electrical resistance in a circuit or

component.

a. By applying a known voltage and measuring the resulting current

b. By applying a known current and measuring the resulting voltage
c. By applying a known voltage and current, then calculating resistance using Ohm's
law
d. By measuring the time, it takes for current to flow through the resistance

41. Why is it important to connect an ohmmeter only to circuits or components

that are not carrying current or connected to a power source?

a. To avoid damaging the ohmmeter

b. To get an accurate resistance reading
c. To prevent the ohmmeter from affecting the circuit
d. All of the above

42. What is the primary function of an ammeter?

a. Measure voltage c. Measure resistance

b. Measure current d. Measure power

43. How should an ammeter be connected in a circuit?

a. a) In series c. At the ground

b. b) In parallel d. At the power supply

44. Which instrument is used to generate test signals for troubleshooting?

a. Voltmeter c. Ohmmeter
b. Signal generator d. Multimeter

45. How should a voltmeter be connected in a circuit?

a. In series c. At the ground

b. In parallel d. At the power supply

46. What is the key characteristic of a voltmeter?

a. High internal resistance c. Measures only AC voltage

 b. Low internal resistance d. Measures only DC voltage

47. Which instrument is essential for displaying the frequency spectrum?

a. Oscilloscope c. Spectrum analyzer

b. Multimeter d. Signal generator

48. Which instrument would you use to generate test signals?

a. Spectrum analyzer c. Oscilloscope

b. Signal generator d. Multimeter

49. Explain how an oscilloscope helps in analyzing electronic signals.

a. By displaying voltage waveforms over time

b. By measuring frequency and timing
c. By providing a visual representation of signal characteristics
d. All of the above

50. Describe the importance of using a multimeter in electronics.

a. To measure voltage, current, and resistance

b. To troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues
c. To test the performance of electronic components and circuits
d. All of the above