DC/AC Power Assessment

This short quiz on electric system power supply is provided by Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC). Fourteen questions are included that address five Student Learning Outcomes. Each question is multiple choice or true/false. Student learning outcomes include:

• Define power supply.
• Name the main components in a common linear AC to DC power supply and explain the purpose and function of each.
• Define rectifier and name two common types.
• Name the component that transforms pulsating DC into constant DC.
• Define ripple and explain where it comes from.