Electric Terms Quiz

What is the unit of measurement for current?

• Volts (V)

• Amps (A)

• Ohms (Ω)

• Watts (W)

What is the abbreviation for current?

• V

• A

• I

• W

Which of the following is an example used to describe current?

• The brightness of a light bulb

• The flow of water in a pipe

• The speed of a car

• The height of a building

Which of the following is a smaller unit to measure electric current flowing in a circuit?

• Kilovolt (kV)

• Milliampere (mA)

• Megawatt (MW)

• Microfarad (μF)

What is the tendency of a material to impede the flow of electrons called?

• Conductance

• Capacitance

• Resistance

• Inductance

In what unit is resistance measured?

• Volts

• Amperes

• Ohms

• Watts

What is the abbreviation for resistance?

• C

• R

• L

• T

What does the unit "Ohm (Ω)" measure?

• Voltage

• Current

• Resistance

• Power

What is the measure of energy or work that can be done, abbreviated as P?

• Power

• Pressure

• Potential

• Pulse

In what unit is power measured?

• Joules (J)

• Watts (W)

• Volts (V)

• Amperes (A)