Taster Day electrical

What course would you like to study at this college?

• Electrical

• Engineering

• Hair dressing

What is the voltage in a house in the United Kingdom?

• 100 volts AC

• 230 volts AC

• 230 volts DC

• 100 volts DC

Answer explanation

The voltage in the UK is 400 volts 3 phase and 230 volts single phase AC.

What is AC when talking about electrical supplieds?

• A Current

• Direct Current

• Alternate Current

• Alternating Current

Answer explanation

A generator produces electricity, most generators in the National Grid use alternators producing an alternating sine wave.

Who is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

• Tony Blair

• Kier Starmer

• Boris Johnson

• Donald Trump

Answer explanation

Sir Kier Starmer is the current UK Prime Minister.

For electrical circuits, what is a conductor?

• A material that transfers electricity.

• A material that doesn't conduct electricity.

• A type of electrical circuit

• An electrical device

Answer explanation

A conductor, such as copper, conducts electricity. An insulator, such as PVC, won't easily conduct electricity.

Who beat Liverpool in the FA cup this week

• Birmingham City

• Aston Villa

• Wolves

• Plymouth

What is resistance?

• Opposition to current flow

• Opposition to ohms

• A voltage

• Power

Answer explanation

Resistance is the opposition to current flow. A slowing down of the current, usually though a winding or coil.

What is voltage?

• A resistance to current

• Power used

• A pressure or pushing force.

• A power term

Answer explanation

Voltage is pressure, a pushing of the electrons, making electricity flow in a circuit.

What is electrical insulation?

• The PVC, rubber, or certain other materials that conduct electricity.

• Tape.

• The PVC, rubber, or certain other materials that sresist current flow in a circuit

• The PVC, rubber, or certain other materials that surround the copper conductors.

Answer explanation

An insulator won't conduct electricity, except for at extreme heat or voltage. It keeps us from getting electric shock off a cable when touched.

What does an electrician do?

• Wire houses

• Wire factories, offices and shops.

• Build control panels and wire fire alarms.

• Install solar panels and electric vehicle chargers.

Answer explanation

All answers are correct! Being an electrician can be a very varied work experience.