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Question 221

What is the function of an SPDT switch?

  1. A single circuit is opened or closed
  2. Two circuits are opened or closed
  3. A single circuit is switched between one of two other circuitsCorrect answer
  4. Two circuits are each switched between one of two other circuits

Explanation

SPDT means single pole, double throw: one common contact that can be connected to either of two other contacts. Single pole single throw simply opens and closes one circuit, and double pole double throw does the switching on two circuits at once.

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Question 221: What is the function of an SPDT switch? · FCC Technician Class (Element 2) · Questena