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Circuits Practice Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the power source in these systems?

a)

outlet

b)

wires

c)

battery

d)

lightbulb

2.

What could fill in the question mark in the circuit?

a)

a sweater

b)

a plastic spoon

c)

a metal spoon

d)

green

3.

If we add an object to the ? spot, why might the bulb still not light?

a)

it is an insulator

b)

it is a conductor

c)

the battery is too good

d)

purple

4.

Which of these is a closed circuit?

a)

A (the left)

b)

B (the right)

5.

What other device could NOT take place of the bulb?

a)

a motor

b)

a buzzer

c)

a fan

d)

another battery

6.

What would make the bulb in circuit A brighter? (the left)

a)

taking out the battery

b)

add another light bulb

c)

add a battery

d)

changing the direction of the battery

7.

What is the purpose of the rubber or plastic coating on a wire?

a)

it closes the circuit

b)

It serves as an insulator for protection

c)

It serves as a conductor

d)

It prevents the lightbulb from using too much energy

8.

What is NOT required to make a working circuit that does a task?

a)

light bulb, fan, motor etc.

b)

battery

c)

wires

d)

Switch

9.

A circuit is OPEN when...

a)

the switch is closed and completes the circuit

b)

the circuit is incomplete

c)

the bulb is lit

d)

a motor is used instead of a lightbulb

10.

What does an ammeter measure?

a)

Current, the flow of electricity in a circuit

b)

voltage - the measure of difference in potential

c)

the power

d)

the lightbulb

11.

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

12.

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

13.

Which of the following materials is an electrical conductor?

a)

Plastic spoon

b)

Silver-colored plastic spoon

c)

copper spoon

d)

wooden spoon

14.

What is a circuit with several paths for electricity to flow?

a)

conductor

b)

series circuit

c)

parallel circuit

d)

open circuit

15.

What is a circuit that only has ONE path for electricity to flow?

a)

series circuit

b)

closed circuit

c)

parallel circuit

d)

light bulb

16.
An incomplete circuit is shown.
To complete the circuit, a wire should be placed from —
a)
Point D to Point C
b)
Point B to Point C
c)
Point A to Point D
d)
Point B to Point D
17.

Current is...

a)

how fast the electrons are moving

b)

the flow of electrical charge

c)

the power source

d)

the amount of energy gained/lost across two points

18.
This circuit is .....?
a)
open
b)
parallel
c)
closed
d)
shows the flow of electricity