Understanding Electricity Quiz

What is electricity?

• A chemical reaction

• A type of energy source

• The flow of electrons in a conductor

• A form of light

What are the two kinds of electricity?

• Renewable and Non-renewable

• Static and Current

• Kinetic and Potential

• Positive and Negative

What is static electricity?

• Electricity that flows in a circuit

• Electricity generated by solar panels

• Made of electrons that do not move

• Electricity used in homes

What is the type of current used in homes?

• Battery-based electricity

• Direct current (DC)

• Static electricity

• Alternating current (AC)

What does a circuit breaker do?

• Generates electricity

• Shuts down power to a circuit when there is an overcurrent

• Increases the flow of electricity

• Measures the amount of electricity used

What is the unit of electrical power?

• Watt

• Volt

• Ohm

• Ampere

What is resistance in an electrical circuit?

• The amount of current flowing through a circuit

• The pressure that causes current to flow

• The tendency of the wire to resist the flow of electrons

• The measure of electrical power

What is the relationship between watts, amps, and volts?

• Watts = Amps - Volts

• Watts = Amps * Volts

• Watts = Amps / Volts

• Watts = Amps + Volts

What is a GFCI designed to protect against?

• Voltage drop

• Circuit imbalances

• Resistance in conductors

• Overcurrent conditions

What is the purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC)?

• To measure the amount of electricity being used

• To generate electricity

• To ensure the safe use of electricity

• To provide electricity to homes