Principles of Electricity

Which of the following accurately defines electricity?

• The emission of energy as subatomic waves

• The abstraction of biomaterial generating energy

• The movement of electrons carrying energy

• The conversion of unstable energy into usable energy

Coulombs measure which of the following?

• Electrical resistance

• Electrical charge

• Electric current

• Electromotive force

Static electricity is caused by which of the following?

• Electrical resistance

• Coulomb's Law

• Triboelectric charge

• Electromotive force

Which of the following explains the relationships among voltage, resistance, and current?

• Mechanical transformation

• Coulomb's Law

• Triboelectric effect

• Ohm's Law

Which of the following is true regarding alternating current?

• Available at wall sockets

• Direction of the current never changes

• Produced by fuel and solar cells

• Voltage is unchanging

Electrical load estimation should occur during which phase?

• Bidding phase

• Design phase

• Construction phase

• Evaluation phase

The sum of all loads connected to an electrical system is known as which of the following?

• Demand factor

• Diversity factor

• Demand laod

• Connected load

Which type of load generates a magnetic field?

• Inductive load

• Capacitive load

• Resistive load

• Longitudinal load

According to the segment, which type of utility rate structure is arguably the most complex?

• Demand rate

• Weekend/Holidays

• Tiered within time of use

• Seasonal

Caroline is performing primary load calculations for an apartment complex which will consist of six buildings. Which method should she use?

• Area method

• Building area method

• Space-by-space method

• A combination of methods