Electricity and Circuits Quiz

How could you tell if the lamp has an open circuit or a closed circuit?

• If the lamp is warm, the circuit is closed.
• An open circuit means the lamp is flickering.
• If the lamp lights up, the circuit is closed; if it does not, the circuit is open.
• The lamp will always light up regardless of the circuit type.

Which force causes static electricity to build on an object?

• Gravity
• Magnetism
• Nuclear force
• Friction

What type of energy creates lightning?

• Thermal energy
• Electrical energy
• Nuclear energy
• Chemical energy

Jon’s favorite lamp stops working. It is plugged in. The bulb works in another lamp. What is his next step to fix the lamp?

• Move the lamp to a different room.
• Replace the bulb with a new one.
• Check if the lamp is dusty.
• Check the power switch or fuse.

A switch in one position turns lights on. The lights are off in the other position. What does the switch do?

• The switch only controls the fan.
• The switch adjusts the brightness of the lights.
• The switch turns the lights on or off by opening and closing the circuit.

• The switch is a timer for the lights.

Fill in the blank: Some devices need more _______ to function. This requires more _______ in the circuit.

Explain why electricity does not “fall out” of a wall socket.

• Electricity is stored in the socket and spills out when full.
• Electricity is a liquid that can leak from the socket.
• Electricity falls out when the socket is overloaded.
• Electricity does not fall out of a wall socket because it requires a complete circuit to flow.

What does The Law of the Conservation of Energy state?

What is a circuit?

• A circuit is a type of electronic device.
• A circuit is a pathway for sound waves.
• A circuit is a method of cooking food.
• A circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

What is a conductor?

• A conductor is a device that generates electricity.
• A material that allows electrical currents to flow easily through

• A conductor is a chemical element that cannot conduct heat.
• A conductor is a type of insulator that blocks electric current.