Electrical Principles
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- Question 1
Electrical current is measured in which of the following units?
- A.Volts
- B.Watts
- C.Ohms
- D.Amperes
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Answer: D. AmperesAmperes. (NCVEC T5A)
Source: 2026-2030 Technician Class FCC Element 2 Question Pool and Syllabus — Subelement T5, Group T5A, Question T5A01
- Question 2
Electrical power is measured in which of the following units?
- A.Volts
- B.Watts
- C.Watt-hours
- D.Amperes
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Answer: B. WattsWatts. (NCVEC T5A)
Source: 2026-2030 Technician Class FCC Element 2 Question Pool and Syllabus — Subelement T5, Group T5A, Question T5A02
- Question 3
What is the term for the flow of electrons in an electric circuit?
- A.Voltage
- B.Amperes per second
- C.Volts per second
- D.Current
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Answer: D. CurrentCurrent. (NCVEC T5A)
Source: 2026-2030 Technician Class FCC Element 2 Question Pool and Syllabus — Subelement T5, Group T5A, Question T5A03
- Question 4
What term describes the number of times per second that an alternating current makes a complete cycle?
- A.Pulse rate
- B.Wave number
- C.Frequency
- D.Wavelength
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Answer: C. FrequencyFrequency. (NCVEC T5A)
Source: 2026-2030 Technician Class FCC Element 2 Question Pool and Syllabus — Subelement T5, Group T5A, Question T5A04
- Question 5
What is the electrical term for the force that causes electron flow?
- A.Voltage
- B.Ampere-hours
- C.Capacitance
- D.Inductance
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Answer: A. VoltageVoltage. (NCVEC T5A)
Source: 2026-2030 Technician Class FCC Element 2 Question Pool and Syllabus — Subelement T5, Group T5A, Question T5A05
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