Week 2 Assessment: Engineering Communication & Circuits

What kind of circuit allows electricity to follow more than one path?

• Series

• Parallel

• Closed

• Open

What does electrical energy turn into in a light bulb?

• Sound

• Heat

• Light

• Motion

Why is communication important in engineering?

• It confuses people

• It helps ensure safety

• It slows down projects

• It's only for leaders

Which tool is commonly used to build circuits?

• Pencil

• Breadboard

• Microscope

• Thermometer

What is an algorithm?

• A. A type of wire

• B. A step-by-step process

• C. A chemical reaction

• D. A type of machine

What is a common symbol used in circuit diagrams?

• Emoji

• Dollar sign

• Battery or resistor symbol

• Arrows

Which type of circuit stops working if one bulb burns out?

• Parallel

• Closed

• Open

• Series

What happens when a circuit is open?

• Electricity flows freely

• The device becomes brighter

• The flow of electricity stops

• The battery charges faster

Which of the following is NOT an example of electrical communication?

• Flashing traffic light

• Walkie-talkie

• Solar panel

• Emergency siren

Engineers use circuits to create:

• Spaghetti

• Motion sensors

• Poems

• Weather reports