Circuits Quiz

This image represents what type of circuit?

• open
• closed
• series
• parallel

Will the light bulb in this circuit light and why/why not?

• yes, because it has two batteries
• no, because the switch is open
• yes, because it is in a circuit
• no, because the bulb is burned out

What type of circuit is represented by the diagram?

• closed
• series
• open
• parallel

If bulb 1 burns out, what will occur?

• bulbs 2 and 3 will go out
• bulbs 2 and 3 receive more volts
• bulbs 2 and 3 will stay lit
• nothing will happen

The diagram shows a series circuit with three lit bulbs. How many of the bulbs will remain lit if the wire is cut a the point shown by the arrow?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

This circuit has more than one path. When one light goes out, the others stay on.

• closed circuit

• series circuit

• parallel circuit

• open circuit

When you flip a light switch on and off you are closing and opening a circuit.

• true
• false

Which best describes a simple series circuit?

• Electricity flows along one pathway.
• The flow of electricity comes from the switch.
• Electricity flows along many pathways.
• The flow of electricity comes from the light bulb.

What is a circuit that only has ONE path for electricity to flow?

• series circuit

• closed circuit

• parallel circuit

• light bulb

What is a circuit with several paths for electricity to flow?

• conductor

• series circuit

• parallel circuit

• open circuit