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electric circuit

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why electrical wiring usually are covered with a layer of plastic?

a)

To make it look pretty

b)

To help electricity flow along the wire

c)

To make it safe

d)

To add more energy

2.

What needs to be done to this circuit so that the lamp lights up?

a)

Close the switch

b)

Add a source and close the switch

c)

Add another lamp

d)

Add another lamp and a switch

3.

Why is electrical wiring usually made from copper?

a)

Because copper is shiny

b)

Because copper conducts electricity

c)

Because copper is not magnetic

d)

Because copper insulate electricity

4.

Which of the following materials is an electrical conductor?

a)

Silver spoon

b)

Silver-colored plastic spoon

c)

rubber spoon

d)

wooden spoon

5.

A material that does NOT let electricity pass through it is called ...

a)

An electrical conductor

b)

An electrical insulator

c)

An electrical source

d)

An electric appliance

6.
This is the symbol for a _____?
a)
switch
b)
light 
c)
battery
d)
wires
7.
This is the symbol for a _____?
a)
Lamp
b)
Water wheel
c)
Loudspeaker
d)
Motor
8.
The form of energy that can produce light, heat, motion, and magnetic force.
a)
electricity
b)
water
c)
grass
9.
An example of an insulator is?
a)
metal
b)
plastic
c)
brass
d)
aluminum
10.

What are the components of simple electric circuit?

a)

battery, light bulb

b)

battery, light bulb, wire

c)

battery, light bulb wire and switch

d)

battery, light bulb, switch

11.

It is a component of electric circuit that provides electrical energy .

a)

battery

b)

light bulb

c)

wire

d)

switch

12.

What type of circuit is shown in the picture?

a)

open circuit

b)

closed circuit

c)

light bulb

d)

wire

13.
A _______ controls whether an electric device is ON or OFF. 
a)
electrical switch
b)
electric circuit
14.

Why is the light bulb not lit?

a)

the circuit is open because the switch is open

b)

the circuit is closed because the switch is closed

c)

the battery is dead and you need a new battery

d)

the wires are not connected to the battery

15.

Why is a battery important in an electrical circuit?

a)

As a source of energy.

b)

As a path for electricity to flow through.

c)

As a connector to connect all parts of a circuit.

16.

Does the bulb light up?

a)

Yes

b)

No

17.

Conductor OR Insulator?


PLASTIC CHIPS

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

18.

Conductor OR Insulator?


STICK

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

19.

Conductor OR Insulator?


BRASS PAPER FASTENER

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

20.

Conductor OR Insulator?


ROCK

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

21.

Conductor OR Insulator?


WASHER

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator