TOPIC 1 : BATTERY TEST – FORMATIVE

1. The plates of a discharged battery are:

A. two similar metals in the presence of an electrolyte
B. two similar metals in the presence of water
C. two dissimilar metals in the presence of an electrolyte
D. two dissimilar metals in the presence of water

2. How many volts are produced in each cell of a battery?

a. 2.1 c. 6. 0
b. 9.6 d. 12.0

3. A mixture of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and water (H2O).

a. Hydrogen peroxide c. Methyl Salicylate
b. Electrolyte d. Sulfate

4. This are thin, porous insulators which are placed between positive and negative plates. They
allow passage of electrolyte, yet prevent the plates from touching and shorting out.
a. cells c. cell partitions
b. plates d. separators

5. Which is not a function of the battery

a. provides energy to operate lighting and accessories
b. provides energy to operate the starter motor and ignition system
c. provides energy to operate the charging system
d. acts as a voltage stabilizer to protect sensitive circuits.

6. Part of the battery that holds and protects all of the internal components and contains the
electrolyte.
a. cell partition c. case
b. separators d. cover

7. Positive plates are made of antimony covered with an active layer of

a. lead dioxide c. sponge lead
b. lead sulphate d. sulfuric acid

8. Is the weight of a given volume of liquid in comparison to the weight of the same
volume of water.
a. Density c. Specific gravity
b. Electrolyte d. hydrometer

9. Battery electrolyte is a mixture of 64% distilled water and ____ % sulfuric acid.
a. 39% c. 25%
b. 36% d. 33%

10. The specific gravity of battery electrolyte is

a. 1.000 c. 1.834
b. 1.265 d. 1.250

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11. Allows the controlled release of hydrogen gas as the battery charges.
a. Vent caps c. vent plug hole
b. Lid d. separators

12. To prepare electrolyte to a specific gravity

a. always pour water slowly into the concentrated water
b. always pour the concentrated acid slowly into the water.
c. pour the same of amount of water and acid at the same time onto the container
d. Do either a or b

13. The lead oxide (PbO2) on the positive plate reacts with the sulphuric acid solution electrolyte
with the result that its oxygen molecule (O2) is released to the electrolyte, forming
a. PbSO4 c. H2O
b. SO4 d. H2SO4

14. When a battery discharges, both positive and negative plates are coated with
a. Lead oxide c. sponge lead
b. Lead sulphate d. sulfuric acid

15. Occurs when a battery is brought close to a completely discharged state and then
recharged.
a. Deep cycling c. Charging
b. recharging d. Electrolysis

16. When charging the battery;

a. current flows in the cell from the negative to the positive plates
b. Electrolyte separates into hydrogen (H2) and sulfate (SO4)
c. Sulfate (SO4) leaves the positive and negative plates and combines
with hydrogen (H2) to become sulfuric acid (H2SO4).
d. The free hydrogen and oxygen combine to form more water, diluting the electrolyte.

17. Negative plates are made of lead covered with an active layer of
a. lead dioxide c. sponge lead
b. lead sulphate d. sulfuric acid

18. The charging system provides most of the energy required when the engine is
a. Off c. starting
b. running d. either off or running

19. Use to measure the specific gravity of an electrolyte

a. Digital Multimeter c. Load Tester
b. Battery Analyzer d. Hydrometer

20. Automotive batteries has _____ cells that are connected in series, which produces a total of
12.6 volts.
a. Six c. twelve
b. four d. two

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1. B
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. B
11. A
12. B
13. C
14. B
15. A
16. C
17. C
18. B
19. D
20. A

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