Electrical Quiz Study

Electricity is the movement of ________.

• electrons

• protons

• neutrons

• atoms

Match the term to the correct description:

• Conductor

• A material that allows electricity to flow easily

• Insulator

• A material that does not allow the flow of electricity

• Closed Circuit

• A closed loop that allows current to move from one place to another

• Open Circuit

• An incomplete path that does not allow the flow of electricity

Which of the following is an electrical conductor?

• Rubber

• Copper

• Glass

• Oil

Which of the following is an electrical insulator?

• Copper

• Gold

• Diamond

• Sea water

Fill in the blank: DC = (a)   current flows in one direction coming from a battery source.

Fill in the blank: AC = (a)   current coming from an outlet.

A regulated power supply changes power type from ______ to ______.

• AC to DC

• DC to AC

• DC to DC

• AC to AC

Fill in the blank: Transformers are used to change the _______.

• voltage

• electricity

• power type

• current

What does grounding provide?

• A path for excess electricity to escape

• A path for water to flow

• A path for air to circulate

• A path for sound to travel

NEC stands for _________ ______________ __________.

(a)