Electricians and Measurements Quiz

Why might electricians use different types of measurement?

• To mark out an installation

• To cook a meal

• To drive a car

• To paint a picture

What is one reason electricians might refer to measurements?

• Ordering materials

• Writing a book

• Singing a song

• Playing a game

What do electricians need to do with test equipment?

• Read and interpret test results.

• Paint the equipment.

• Hide the equipment.

• Sell the equipment.

How many base SI units make up the system?

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

• Twelve

Which units are still used in some countries like the USA?

• Metric units

• Imperial units

• Customary units

• Local units

What is an example of a non metric unit still used in the UK?

• Kilogram

• Meter

• Mile

• Liter

Which of the following is NOT a base SI unit?

• Meter

• Second

• Pound

• Ampere

Which unit is used to measure time?

• Second

• Metre

• Candela

• Kelvin

What is the area of a room that is 10 meters by 10 meters?

• 100 square meters

• 20 square meters

• 50 square meters

• 10 square meters

How is volume calculated?

• Height x Depth x Width

• Length x Width x Height

• Width x Height x Length

• Depth x Width x Length