WorksheetsElectricity
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which of the following describes the relationship between volts, current, and resistance in Ohm’s Law?
I=V/R
C=V/R
R = I/C
V=R/I
Which of the following is a system in which light bulbs or other forms of electrical resistance are wired on the same electrical line?
Complete Circuit
Parallel Circuit
Series Circuit
Voltage Drop
Which of the following systems have several different “branches” through which electricity can flow?
Complete Circuit
Parallel Circuit
Series Circuit
Voltage Drop
Which of the following terms best describes electricity?
Amperage
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Of the following pieces of equipment, which would be the best to bend wire around the screw terminal?
Cable Ripper
Electrical Tape
Needle Nose Pliers
Wire Nut
Of the following pieces of equipment, which would be the best to remove the plastic coating from wire?
Cable Ripper
Electrical Tape
Wire Strippers
Wire Nut
Neutral Wire
Bare
Black
Green
Red
White
Current-Carrying Wire
Bare
Black
Green
Red
White
Grounding Wire
Bare
Black
Green
Red
White
Which of the following is the first step when drawing a schematic?
White to Light
Power Switch to Switch
Power to first switch
Switch to Light
Which of the following is the second step when drawing a schematic?
White to Light
Power Switch to Switch
Power to first switch
Switch to Light
Which of the following is the third step when drawing a schematic?
White to Light
Power Switch to Switch
Power to first switch
Switch to Light
What happens to the amount of light being emitted from light bulbs in a series circuit?
They are not as bright
They are very bright
Some are bright and some are not bright
They are all off
What happens to the amount of light being emitted from light bulbs in a parallel circuit?
They are not as bright
They are very bright
Some are bright and some are not bright
They are all off
Always start by drawing the neutral wire unimpeded to the load
True
False
You should strip a wire insulation back 5 inches
True
False
White wires need to be marked with black electrical tape if they are carrying current
True
False
Use red wires and unused black and white wire in order to carry current between switches
True
False
If ever you need four wires in a system, use one piece of 14-4 cable
True
False
What does the power source represent in an electrical schematic?
Power from a transformer
Power from the outlet/Receptacle
Power from the cord and plug
Power from the earth
When you have wires by passing a switch, what do you do with them in the box?
Tie them together
Wire nut them together
Leave them in the box loose
Twist them on the terminals
1. A step-down transformer reduces the amount of ___ in an electrical system.
A.) Amps
B.) Current
C.) Voltage
D.) Watts
2. Which of the following is an example of an insulator in an electrical system?
A.) Aluminum
B.) Copper
C.) Plastic
D.) All of the Above
3. What is the term that is used for an item that allows electricity to flow freely through it? (2 points)
A.) Amperage
B.) Conductor
C.) Insulator
D.) Voltage
4. What is the term used to describe the size of a wire?
A.) Amperage
B.) Current
C.) Gauge
D.) Complexity
5. Which screw color is used for neutral wires?
A.) Blue
B.) Copper
C.) Green
D.) Silver
6. Which of the following actions could be completed to control the two sides of an outlet independently?
A.) Disconnecting the grounding wire
B.) Switching live wires and neutral wires
C.) Take off the tabs connecting the screws
D.) They are always controlled together
4. Which unit is most often used when electrical companies are billing their customers?
A.) Electrical Units (EU)
B.) Kilowatts
C.) Kilowatt Hours
D.) Watts
5. Which law states the relationships of power, current, and voltage?
A.) Kirchoff’s Current Law
B.) Kirchoff’s Voltage Law
C.) Ohm’s Law
D.) Watt’s Law
6. Which color of screw should the grounding wire be attached to?
A.) Gold
B.) Green
C.) Silver
D.) Any of the Above
What is this on a schematic?
Light
Single Pull Switch
3 Way Switch
Receptacle
Power Source
What is this on a schematic?
Light
Single Pull Switch
3 Way Switch
Receptacle
Power Source
What is this on a schematic?
Light
Single Pull Switch
3 Way Switch
Receptacle
Power Source
What is this on a schematic?
Light
Single Pull Switch
3 Way Switch
Receptacle
Power Source
What is this on a schematic?
Light
Single Pull Switch
3 Way Switch
Receptacle
Power Source
