Chapter 03 Electric Circuits

Which of the following is a type of electric circuit?

• Series circuit

• Parallel circuit

• Series-parallel circuit

• All of the choices are correct

An electric circuit in which there is only one path for electron flow best describes a _____________________.

• Eccentric circuit

• Series circuit

• Parallel circuit

• Direct circuit

An electrical system composed of multiple loads connected in a manner to provide each load with full line voltage with switches connected in series with the loads best describes a _____________________ circuit.

• Series-parallel

• Parallel

• Hybrid

• Integrated

Electric circuits use conductors to connect loads to an electrical power source providing a(n) ________________ for current flow.

• Avenue

• Complete path

• Binary path

• Integral path

What is the purpose of most electric circuits?

• Supply electrons to generators to produce electricity

• Supply electric power to transformers to produce useful work

• Complete useful tasks by generating electrical voltage

• Supply electrical energy to machines and loads to complete work

Which of the following statements correctly describes the connection of switches and loads in typical electric circuits?

• Loads are connected in series with other loads and parallel to switches

• Loads are connected parallel to other loads and in series with switches

• Switches are connected parallel to other switches and parallel to loads

• Loads are connected in series with other loads and in series with switches

Which of the following electrical devices is used to control the flow of electrical current through circuits by opening and closing?

• Switch

• Load

• Capacitor

• Transformer

Which of the following choices correctly describes the relationship between the switch and electron flow for a circuit that contains one load connected in series with one switch?

• Electrical current will flow through the circuit when the switch is open

• Electrical current will not flow through the circuit when the switch is closed

Which of the following is an example of an electric load?

• Motor

• Light bulb

• Electric heater

• All of the choices are correct

The element of an electric circuit that has resistance and consumes electrical energy to produce useful work best describes a ____________.

• Load

• Switch

• Path

• Power source