ASVAB Practice Test

The type of electricity used to power a car radio is typically?

1. AC

2. DC

3. EF

4. RF

The correct answer is: AC

The correct answer is DC, or direct current, which is the type of electricity used to power a car radio. Car radios operate on the electrical system provided by the vehicle’s battery, which produces direct current. In a car, the electrical system is designed to supply power directly from the battery, maintaining a steady voltage which can efficiently run devices like the radio, lights, and other electronics. Alternating current (AC) is typically used in household power sources, where the voltage changes direction periodically. While some vehicles may use AC for certain components, the car radio itself relies on the DC provided by the battery. The options referring to EF and RF are not relevant in this context as they denote different types of energy (energy fields and radio frequencies, respectively) that do not serve as the power source for a car radio. Understanding that car electrical systems predominantly use direct current helps clarify why DC is the correct choice for this question.