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automotive electrical

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Your body is a conductor of electricity.
a)
true
b)
false
2.

What is the resistance in this circuit?

a)

0.05Ω

b)

1.8Ω

c)

20Ω

3.

Resistance in wire can vary on how thick it is, how long it is and what it is made of.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

The fuse in a circuit melts when:

a)

An appliance isn't grounded

b)

Excessive current flows

c)

There is an open

d)

A short to power occurs

5.

Measure of electrical current flow

a)

Circuit

b)

Amp

c)

Ground

d)

Watt

6.
Material that electricity can easily flow through
a)
Insulators
b)
Rubber
c)
Conductor
d)
Wood
7.
This is an example of a _______ circuit
a)
open
b)
series
c)
parallel
d)
square
8.
What is resistance measured in?
a)
Ω (Ohms)
b)
V (Volts)
c)
A (Amps)
d)
W (Watts)
9.
Which diagram shows two bulbs in a series?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
10.
Which do you expect to have the brightest light?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
11.
this is the symbol for a _____?
a)
switch
b)
light 
c)
battery
d)
wires
12.
what is this symbol for?
a)
light bulb
b)
switch
c)
battery
d)
resistor
13.
wood is a _____?
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
14.
A series circuit has ____ path(s) that the electric current can take. 
a)
One
b)
Two 
c)
Three 
d)
Four
15.

What is a Parallel circuit?

a)

Has only one path

b)

Has more than one path

c)

Allows energy to travel through easily

d)

Puts a stop to current flow

16.

Tech A says when disconnecting a battery always disconnect the negative cable first. Tech B says when reconnecting cables always connect the positive cable first. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

17.

What test instrument would you use to check the open circuit voltage of a battery?

a)

ammeter

b)

ohm meter

c)

test light

d)

voltmeter

18.

what is the symbol for voltage used in calculations

a)

R

b)

E

c)

A

d)

I

19.

high resistance in an electrical circuit can cause

a)

dim lights

b)

slow motor operation

c)

clicking of relay or solinoids

d)

all of these

20.

A short to ground will

a)

never blow a fuse

b)

blow a fuse

c)

sometimes blow a fuse

d)

work correctly

21.

What materials make a good insulator?

a)

Copper and aluminum

b)

Ceramic and plastic

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above

22.

Tech A says a resistor is a component designed to extract/slow energy from the current flow. Tech B says he uses a voltmeter to check for a voltage drop. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs A and B

d)

Neither Tech A nor B

23.

Tech A says when you ground a circuit, you hook it back to the positive side of the battery. Tech B says some manufactures use the chassis as a return path to the battery. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs A and B

d)

Neither Tech A nor B

24.

Continuity is:

a)

when the current flows to the ground.

b)

not a complete circuit.

c)

a continuous circuit.

d)

where the current takes a shorter path,

25.

You have a 4 ohm resister and the battery is charged to 12 volts. How many amps will flow in this circuit?

a)

1 amp

b)

2 amps

c)

3 amps

d)

4 amps

26.

How many paths are there in a series circuit?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

27.

A switch is used to:

a)

protect a circuit.

b)

allow current to flow only one way

c)

reduce the current flow.

d)

turn current flow on and off.

28.

Tech A says relays are turned on and off by a small amount of current. Tech B says there are two types of relays: normally closed (NC) and normally open (NO) types. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs A and B

d)

Neither Tech A nor B

29.

Tech A says there are three standard labeling systems for relays. Tech B says relays are labeled 85, 86, 30, 87a, and 87, or 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs A and B

d)

Neither Tech A nor B

30.

Tech A says wire size is very important. Tech B says there are two scales used to measure wire size. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs A and B

d)

Neither Tech A nor B

31.

Tech A says copper has a low resistance. Tech B says the length of wire doesn't affect resistance. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs A and B

d)

Neither Tech A nor B

32.

Tech A says you should never strip wires with a knife or other sharp tool. Tech B says it's ok to repair wires with solderless connectors if done properly. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs A and B

d)

Neither Tech A nor B

33.

In calculating ohm's law:

a)

R stands for resistance.

b)

A stands for amps.

c)

V stands for voltage.

d)

All of the above