Wiring and componentsQuestion 717 of 1506

Compared with a solderless breadboard, how does a circuit on a terminal strip behave?

It is temporary and falls apart under vibration
It is robust enough to be permanent, yet easy to modify
It cannot be changed at all once it has been wired
It must be soldered to a circuit board before it can be used at all

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Correct answer: It is robust enough to be permanent, yet easy to modify

Screw terminals hold well, and the wires can still be moved.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits I: DC (Kuphaldt), 7.5: Building Series-Parallel Resistor Circuits

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026

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