wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Basic Electricity

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When there is a break in the circuit and the current could not pass through, the circuit is ________.

a)

closed

b)

shorted

c)

grounded

d)

open

2.

Which term usually refers to a device that produces an electric current when light falls upon them?

a)

Solar cell

b)

Dry cell

c)

Solar lamp

d)

Solar light

3.

Which is synchronous alternating-current machine that changes mechanical power into electrical power?

a)

Dynamo

b)

Motor

c)

Alternator

d)

Lathe machine

4.

Which battery CANNOT be recharged after its chemical energy has been depleted?

a)

Energizer

b)

Eveready

c)

Primary battery

d)

Secondary battery

5.

Which generator generates direct current?

a)

Alternator

b)

Dynamo

c)

Battery

d)

Adaptor

6.

Which battery can be recharged after each chemical energy has been depleted?

a)

Primary battery

b)

Energizer

c)

Eveready

d)

Secondary battery

7.

Which is used to change mechanical energy into electrical energy?

a)

Battery

b)

Circuit

c)

Dry Cell

d)

Generator

8.

A process in splitting the atom of uranium is called ________.

a)

fusion

b)

fission

c)

friction

d)

tension

9.

A process by joining hydrogen atoms which causes heat hotter than the sun is called ________.

a)

fusion

b)

fission

c)

friction

d)

tension

10.

Which transforms heat energy to electric energy?

a)

Transformers

b)

Battery

c)

Generator

d)

Thermocouple

11.

Which is the kinetic energy of falling water?

a)

Thermo energy

b)

Hydro energy

c)

Solar energy

d)

Mechanical energy

12.

Which is a solar collector that is capable of producing voltage when exposed to radiant energy (sunlight)?

a)

Photoelectric

b)

Photovoltaic system

c)

Photoemission system

d)

Solar light

13.

Energy derived or extracted from the internal heat of the earth is called ________.

a)

volcanic

b)

geothermal

c)

thermal

d)

chemical

14.

Which refers to the extraction of electrons from a substance by sunlight on incident electromagnetic radiation?

a)

Photoelectric effect

b)

Photovoltaic effect

c)

Photoemission

d)

Electron microscopy

15.

Which statement is TRUE?

a)

Bigger size of wire has higher resistance.

b)

Bigger size of wire has lower resistance.

c)

Long wire has lesser resistance.

d)

Short wire has higher resistance.

16.

A small light bulb with a resistance of 100 ohms is connected across a 120-v line. What is the current through the bulb?

a)

1.2 A

b)

0.012 A

c)

0.12 A

d)

12 A

17.

A 200-v lamp has a resistance of 400 ohms. The power rating in watts of lamp is ________.

a)

100 W

b)

600 W

c)

200 W

d)

250 W

18.

If 18 resistances, each of a value of 36 ohms, are connected in parallel, then the total resistance is ________.

a)

36 ohms

b)

2 ohms

c)

648 ohms

d)

54 ohms

19.

A toaster takes 10 A from a 120v line. The power used is:

a)

12 W

b)

130 W

c)

1,200 W

d)

120

20.

What is the resistance of a 100 W, 110 V incandescent lamp?

a)

121 ohms

b)

115 ohms

c)

125 ohms

d)

12.1 ohms

21.

How many kilowatts is the water heater if it draws a current of 10 amperes and has a resistance of 23 ohms?

a)

23 kW

b)

2,300 kW

c)

230 kW

d)

2.3 kW

22.

Which is a box with a blank cover is inserted in one or more runs of raceway to facilitate pulling of the conductors?

a)

Blank box

b)

Junction box

c)

Terminal box

d)

Pull box

23.

The minimum size of wire used in electrical wiring is the no.14 AWG. Under the SI standard, what is the diameter of this wire?

a)

1.2 mm

b)

1.6 mm

c)

1.5 mm

d)

2 mm

24.

A thin-walled steel raceway of circular with a corrosion-resistant coating for protection of wires or cable is ________.

a)

rigid metal conduit

b)

flexible metal pipe

c)

metal moulding

d)

electrical metallic tubing

25.

Armored cable is commercially known as ________.

a)

BX cable

b)

flat cable

c)

metallic cable

d)

duplex cable

26.

Which type of cable is fabricated assembly of insulated conductors enclosed in a flexible metal sheath?

a)

Underground cable

b)

Armored cable

c)

Flat cable

d)

Flexible cable

27.

An assembly of two pieces of insulating material provided with grooves for holding one or more conductors at a definite spacing from the surface wired over and from each other, and with holes for fastening in position is called:

a)

split knob

b)

cleat

c)

spool insulator

d)

strain insulator

28.

Which is a wiring method that uses knobs, tubes, and flexible non-metallic tubing for the protection and support of single insulated conductors concealed in hollow spaces of walls and ceilings of buildings?

a)

Knob and tube wiring

b)

Open wiring on insulators

c)

Concealed knob and tube wiring

d)

Open wiring with knob and tubes

29.

Which term refers to that switch or outlet body that is embedded or hidden in the wall?

a)

Surface type

b)

Flush type

c)

Concealed knob and tube wiring

d)

Open type

30.

The use of surface non-metallic raceway is not permitted in all the following, EXCEPT:

a)

dry locations

b)

where subject to severe physical damage

c)

where voltage is over 300 V

d)

where concealed