Case study·Standard multi-step (3/5)·No calculator
Difficulty guide
The label describes the problem, not your ability.
1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.
4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
For an inclusive practical viva, a student is asked to identify a resistor, capacitor, inductor and diode by touch, terminals, markings and simple multimeter behaviour.
Total: 3 marks
(a) Which component mainly conducts in one direction? (1 mark)
(b) Which component is usually associated with storing charge? (1 mark)
(c) Why is apparatus familiarity included in practical assessment? (1 mark)
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