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Performance-Based Assessments for DC Circuit Competencies
31 questions By Tony R. Kuphaldt
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Question 1 of 31
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Reveal answerHere, you would indicate where or how to obtain answers for the requested parameters, but not actually give the figures. My stock answer here is “use circuit simulation software” (Spice, Multisim, etc.).
Notes:Any relevant notes for the assessment activity go here.
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Question 2 of 31
Reveal answerUse circuit simulation software to verify your predicted and measured parameter values.
Notes:Use a variable-voltage, regulated power supply to supply any amount of DC voltage below 30 volts. Students will have to choose resistor values appropriate to the task.
An extension of this exercise is to incorporate troubleshooting questions. Whether using this exercise as a performance assessment or simply as a concept-building lab, you might want to follow up your students’ results by asking them to predict the consequences of certain circuit faults.
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Question 3 of 31
Reveal answerUse circuit simulation software to verify your predicted and measured parameter values.
Notes:Use a variable-current, regulated power supply to supply any amount of DC current below a few milliamps. Students will have to choose resistor values appropriate to the task. I recommend low-value resistors so as to keep the voltage drop (and power dissipation!) low.
An extension of this exercise is to incorporate troubleshooting questions. Whether using this exercise as a performance assessment or simply as a concept-building lab, you might want to follow up your students’ results by asking them to predict the consequences of certain circuit faults.
