EPE301C Course 1 Practice Test

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• Maximum power transfer theorem states that maximum power is delivered to the load when the load resistance equals the Thevenin resistance seen from the load.
• Self-regulation includes the competencies of Self-Control, Trustworthiness, Adaptability, and Innovation.
• Which factor is directly related to dynamic power but not static?
• In a VUCA world, is EQ considered essential for hiring and promotion?
• In a series RLC circuit, the bandwidth Δω is approximately ω0 / Q for high Q. What happens to the bandwidth as Q increases?
• The inner voice inside our head that affects our perception is called which of the following?
• Which description best identifies behaviors associated with Low EQ?
• In shielded cables, what is the shield typically made of?
• In a balanced three-phase wye-connected system, what is the relationship between line voltage V_L and phase (phase-neutral) voltage V_Phase?
• Your emotions are powerful weapons that should be used to show others how angry you are in an effort to get them to change their behaviors.
• Which trait describes people who are more open and better at establishing relationships with others?
• Which statement presents a comparative evaluation of others' performance?
• Which of the following is not a stated element of self-regulation?
• Empathy is often confused with sympathy, but they are not the same thing. This statement is:
• For an RC high-pass filter, the cutoff angular frequency is ωc = 1/RC. At this frequency, the magnitude of the transfer function is ...
• There is a strong relationship between what you think and how you feel in both physically and emotionally.
• Which statement reports a measurable change in performance?
• Thevenin and Norton equivalents are related by the source-transform pair. Which statement expresses that relationship?
• Which statement best describes the horizontal controls on an oscilloscope?
• Which of the following is NOT a behavior of someone with greater self-awareness?
• Which is not a contributor to dynamic power?
• Reactive power in a three-phase system is associated with which of the following?
• In an R-L circuit, inductive reactance Xl is defined as
• True or False: Leading with emotional empathy can help build trust, honesty, and openness.
• Which of the following is one of the four elements of motivation as described in the material?
• What is the magnitude |H(jω)| for an RC high-pass filter?
• Which statement correctly reflects the idea that people can develop emotional intelligence?
• Mario has a list on his desk with three things to do when presented with something new: Determine how it can benefit me; Don’t assume the need to do something new is negative; Recognize this as a chance for improvement. Which strategy for building social skills is Mario employing?
• Which statement is an explicit example of a desire for a raise based on self-assessed superiority?
• Which statement best describes Thevenin's theorem for a linear bilateral network seen from two terminals?
• Kay was promoted but doubted herself; which action should she take to improve long-term success?
• Impedance matching in RF circuits is used to maximize power transfer and minimize reflections by ensuring what condition?
• Our reactions to others, and theirs to us, have a far-reaching ___________ impact. They create a ripple effect by sending cascades of hormones that regulate everything from our __________ to our immune systems. When we are within 100 feet, we can feel other people's emotions and they can impact us, positively or negatively. For example, if I have a negative encounter with a co-worker or boss, the impact of that encounter can stay with me for up to __________ hours.
• If switching frequency doubles, dynamic power ...
• Static power statement true?
• Define an ideal operational amplifier and state the golden rules for negative feedback.
• What happens to dynamic power if the voltage is reduced?
• The statement 'Andrew has a graph that shows the increased rating over the last three months' is best described as a:
• The unit step function u(t) is defined as 0 for t < 0 and 1 for t ≥ 0. What is its Laplace transform?
• Which of the following is NOT a feature of people skilled at empathy?
• What is the primary role of a transformer core?
• What is the impedance of a simple R-L circuit?
• Which hormone is described as activating protection behaviors and making us more reactive, according to the material?
• The term for the inner voice inside your head that affects your perception is called what?
• Neuroscience indicates the brain scans for threats at about how many times per second?
• What is the closed-loop gain of a non-inverting op-amp configuration with resistors R1 and R2 in the feedback network?
• In the same delta-connected system, how are line current and phase current related?
• In AC circuits, phasor representation expresses sinusoidal quantities as complex numbers using magnitude and phase. Which statement is true?
• Emotional empathy is sometimes called which term?
• How could you prepare to be more self-aware the next time you speak to your sister?
• Static power is present when the circuit is idle due to leakage. Which statement is true?
• Which practice best supports building self-awareness through feedback?
• In a full-wave rectifier, the ripple frequency is how many times the input AC frequency?
• Which of the following is a strategy for self-regulation?
• What is the primary function of a decoupling capacitor in a power supply?
• True or False: Compassionate empathy is the least active form of empathy.
• In an R-C series circuit, the impedance is Z = R - j/(ωC). What is Xc?
• Which trait is described as confidence in the ability to cope with the demands of your job?
• Static vs dynamic contrast.
• The statement 'Jonathan wants to transfer departments because he likes accounting better' is best described as a:
• Which description best describes emotional empathy?
• Which statement best describes what DC mode measures on a multimeter?
• If our ability to connect with others and experience social pain is our superpower, what is our Kryptonite?
• In a purely capacitive impedance, what is the phase relationship between current and voltage?
• When the power factor is unity (cosφ = 1), which statement about reactive power Q is true?
• How does a real diode differ from an ideal diode?
• In a balanced three-phase system, which expression gives the total apparent power S?
• Which statement best captures a widely recognized benefit of practicing empathy in leadership?
• Anna will have a video conference with a new client. Which physical steps can she take to help this meeting achieve the goal of building rapport?
• What is the typical forward voltage drop of a silicon diode in a real device?
• Which set expresses real power, reactive power and apparent power for an AC circuit with V, I and phase angle φ?
• What is the resonance condition for a series RLC circuit, and how is the resonant angular frequency ω0 computed?
• According to the material, emotions strongly influence which aspects of thinking and behavior?
• Reactive power Q in a three-phase system is defined as Q = √3 V_L I_L sinφ. What does sinφ represent?
• In a balanced three-phase system, the three-phase apparent power S equals
• In a video meeting with a new client, which approach is recommended to build rapport?
• Describe the operation of an RC low-pass filter and identify its cutoff frequency.
• In an RC circuit at mid-frequency, how does the capacitor affect the phase of current relative to voltage?
• Which statement about dampening emotions is most consistent with self-awareness research?
• In a delta-connected three-phase system, what is the relationship between phase voltage and line voltage?
• At resonance, what is the nature of the impedance of a series RLC circuit?
• Which statement indicates a potential department move?
• Lockout-Tagout is applied during which activities?
• Stress occurs as a natural response to genuine emergencies and can serve us well for long-term success. If you are not stressed, you do not have enough to do. Stress has zero impact on our ability to act with ESI.
• For Z = R + jX, the magnitude |Z| and phase angle θ are:
• Which statement is most clearly verifiable as data?
• Which statement correctly describes earth ground and chassis ground?
• Which of the following is NOT a recommended action when leaning into discomfort to increase self-awareness?
• What is the closed-loop gain Av of an inverting amplifier with feedback resistor Rf and input resistor Rin, using an ideal op-amp?
• How is the efficiency of a DC motor or generator calculated?
• What does Motivation represent in the EI framework described in the material?
• What is power factor correction and what are two common methods to achieve it?
• In engineering design, safety margins are intended to provide what?
• Power factor pf is cos φ; φ is the phase angle between voltage and current; leading or lagging depending on
• The statement 'Jennifer doesn't want to work with Paul because he is lazy' is best described as an emotional claim.
• Which of the following is not one of the standard power expressions for a resistor?
• Which expression correctly describes the RC low-pass differential equation relating Vin, Vc, R, and C?
• Which item is part of Daniel Goleman's EQ Competency Model?
• Kirchhoff's Voltage Law states that the directed sum of voltages around any closed loop is zero. Which expression represents a loop containing a voltage source Vs and two resistors R1 and R2 with current I through them?
• What is the value of the unit step function u(t) for t ≥ 0?
• For an RC circuit with a step input, how does Vc(t) evolve for t ≥ 0?
• Which response best demonstrates the listening power tool of reflecting?
• Which statement describes the consequences of dampening our emotions?
• Exploring emotional and social intelligence (ESI) may be an important step for improving your work and life satisfaction. True or false?
• For resistors in parallel, 2 Ω and 4 Ω, what is the equivalent resistance?
• Which statement is an attendance-related factual claim?
• Dynamic vs static summary.
• Write the differential equation for a series RLC circuit with input voltage v(t) and current i(t).
• For a series RLC circuit at resonance, the impedance magnitude is
• EQ is more than ______ percent of what enables star performers to develop into great leaders.
• Which trait refers to being diligent, hardworking, and able to control impulses?
• Which statement best summarizes the key aspects of asking for feedback?
• Which statement expresses a motive for a job-related decision?
• Handling our emotions to facilitate rather than interfere with the task at hand is a component of self-regulation.
• For a balanced three-phase load with line voltage V_L, line current I_L, and power factor cosφ, how is real power P calculated?
• What approach would best help Jorge build his EQ and fit with his new team?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between social skills and workplace performance?
• Before working on electrical equipment in a lab, which safety practices should be followed?
• When you understand your own emotions and can respond the way you choose to them, you are powerless to take control of difficult situations, react slowly to change, and do not take the initiative needed to achieve your goals.
• What is the formula for the equivalent resistance of resistors in series?
• Differentiate between half-wave and full-wave rectifiers in terms of transformer usage and output waveform.
• What is the effect of using a shielded cable in terms of noise?
• Which statement best describes a hallmark of self-awareness in interpersonal contexts?
• What describes static power in digital circuits?
• Static power retention.
• Which item is NOT listed as a competency in Daniel Goleman's EI model in the material?
• Social skills are described as handling emotions in relationships well, accurately reading social situations and networks, and using these skills to persuade, lead, negotiate, and settle disputes.
• Which sequence correctly describes how to construct the Thevenin equivalent of a linear network as seen from two terminals?
• Less controllable stressors are which of the following?
• In a two-input AND gate, when is the output equal to 1?
• Define quality factor Q for a series RLC circuit using R, L, C. Which expression is correct?
• The statement 'Cole wants a pay raise because he thinks his work is superior to everyone else's' is best described as a:
• What are the five key points to help you master Self-Management?
• What describes dynamic power?
• In a RC low-pass filter, which arrangement of components is correct?
• The following statement about cortisol and oxytocin is True or False: Cortisol is a feel-good hormone that elevates our ability to communicate, collaborate, and trust others by activating our prefrontal cortex—our executive brain—while oxytocin shuts down the prefrontal cortex and activates protection behaviors, making us more reactive and sensitive.
• What happens to dynamic power if voltage is decreased?
• In a RC high-pass filter, as ω approaches infinity, the magnitude of the transfer function approaches which value?
• The average person has approximately how many thoughts per day?
• Which of the following is NOT a competency associated with Social Skills or Relationship Management?
• The five competencies of Empathy are ______, developing others, service orientation, _______, and political awareness. Which pair correctly fills the blanks?
• In the power formula P = √3 V_L I_L cosφ, cosφ represents what electrical quantity?
• Self-awareness does not include which of the following?
• Which of the following is a powerful question that shows you are interested in the other person's perspective?
• Which of the following is one of the three keys to effective listening?
• Which statement is true about dynamic power when there is no switching?
• Kirchhoff’s Current Law states that the algebraic sum of currents at a node is zero. Which equation expresses this for a node with I1 entering and I2, I3 leaving?
• Which practice helps prevent making quick conclusions by avoiding the ladder of inference?
• Which term describes the ability to connect with others and experience social pain as a 'superpower'?
• Which statement about self-awareness is most accurate?
• To compute the equivalent resistance for resistors in series, R_eq = R1 + R2 + R3. Compute R_eq for 2 Ω, 3 Ω, and 5 Ω.
• Which statement best describes the goal of self-regulation regarding emotions?
• Which statement is a behavior associated with people skilled at empathy?
• Which statement best defines cognitive empathy?
• True or False: Having the ability to master emotional and social intelligence (ESI) gives employees a distinct advantage, allowing them to access their emotional center while managing relationships with their team members.
• The statement 'Jennifer doesn't want to work with Paul because he is lazy' is best described as what?
• In shielded cables, shields are typically connected to which potential?
• The statement 'The more self-aware you are, the more in tune you become with your emotions and reactions, allowing you to self-manage your responses' is true or false?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between self-awareness and emotional management?
• Which statement best distinguishes earth ground from chassis ground?
• For an AC circuit with impedance Z = R + jX, which statement correctly describes the phase relationship between voltage and current?
• What is the formula for the equivalent resistance of resistors in parallel?
• The statement 'Emma does consistent work each week' is best described as a:
• Satisfying desires for instant gratification is included in self-regulation.
• Which statement best describes emotional intelligence?
• Which pair completes the list of empathy competencies?
• The statement 'Kay has increased her sales by 40% this quarter' is best described as a:
• Ohm’s Law defines the relationship V = IR. If a 6 V source is applied across a 3 Ω resistor, what is the current?
• In an RL circuit with a step input, i(t) approaches Vs/R as t→∞. Which expression describes i(t)?
• The statement 'Susan has been tardy four times in the last month' is best described as a:
• Which statement correctly describes Norton’s theorem in relation to Thevenin’s theorem?
• What is an oscilloscope used for and what do vertical controls adjust?
• When receiving feedback that might strike you as offensive, what is the question you can ask yourself to keep you from being defensive?
• Dynamic power is roughly proportional to which factors?
• Which statement best contrasts emotional intelligence and social intelligence?
• Dynamic power expression?
• The impedance of a pure capacitor is
• What is the primary purpose of the per-unit system in power system analysis?
• Raymond wants a promotion at work and has started to make a concerted effort to demonstrate better social skills. He avoids jumping to conclusions, greets people by name, and shows care. Which strategies for improving social skills is Raymond employing?
• Compassionate empathy is the least active form of empathy, only involving having concern for another person and doing nothing to share in the pain or support the person.