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electricity 1 test

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Solve for the voltage drop at resistor 1

a)

38 volts

b)

60 Kvolts

c)

50 volts

d)

25 volts

2.

This circuit has only one path for current to flow

a)

series

b)

parallel

c)

combination

d)

split

3.

__________ remains the same in a series circuit.

a)

Resistance

b)

Voltage

c)

Current

d)

Power

4.

solve for the voltage drop across R2

a)

15 v

b)

50 v

c)

25 v

d)

33 v

5.

If another bulb is added in a parallel circuit, each bulb would

a)

stay the same

b)

get dimmer

6.

In which direction do electrons move around a circuit with a cell?

a)

From the positive to negative end

b)

From the negative to positive end

c)

Both directions

d)

From both ends

7.

Materials that allow electrical energy to flow through are called...?

a)

Circuits

b)

Insulators

c)

Resistors

d)

Conductors

8.

Allows the flow of electricity to be stopped or started by breaking or completing the circuit.

a)

Switch

b)

Electricity

c)

Battery

d)

Lamp

9.

What word or phrase best describes the NEC requirements for the installation of electrical systems?

a)

Minimum

b)

Most Stringent

c)

Design Specification

d)

Complete

10.

An electrician should use a ________ ladder when working around electrical wiring.

a)

Aluminum

b)

Wood

c)

Fiberglass

d)

Wood or Fiberglass

11.

_________ is a combination of rules and devices that prevent the energizing

of a circuit that could injure a worker.

a)

National Electrical Code

b)

Lockout/Tagout

c)

EPA Regulations

d)

OSHA Regulations

12.

The safe way to get to the top of scaffolding is to...

a)

Climb the bracing.

b)

Climb the outside.

c)

Use a ladder.

d)

All answers are safe

13.

The two types of burns an electrician can normally be exposed to are _______.

a)

Arc Flash & Electrical burns

b)

Electrical Burns & Chemical Burns

c)

Chemical Burns and Arc Flash

d)

Contact burns and friction burns.

14.

You are an electrician working in a new building and you come across an installation that is not safe and is not acceptable under local electrical code. What should you do?

a)

Call the building inspector.

b)

Tell your supervisor after work.

c)

Tell your supervisor immediately

d)

Keep a close eye on it and continue your work.

15.

The minimum service entrance rating for a single-family home permitted by the NEC® is __________ amperes.

a)

60

b)

75

c)

100

d)

120

16.

When cables or conductors are physically tied, wrapped, or taped together, they are considered to be__________.

a)

bundled

b)

supported

c)

mess

d)

all of the above

17.

According to the NEC®, the unit load used to calculate the minimum number of general lighting circuits in a dwelling is __________ volt-amperes per square foot.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

18.

Common symbols used on blueprints are usually based on the symbols developed by the _____.

a)

National Electrical Code®

b)

National Fire Protection Association

c)

American National Standards Institute

d)

all of the above

19.

Check My Work

The _________ is a drawing that shows building detail from a view directly above the house.

a)

floor plan

b)

sectional drawing

c)

elevation drawing

d)

all of the above

20.

The comfort grip handles on screwdrivers are designed for comfort and to provide a secure grip, and not to act as an insulator from electrical shock.

a. True b. False

a)

True

b)

False

21.

You should never use a power tool before you have received the proper training on how to use it and have read its owner's manual.

a. True b. False

a)

True

b)

False

22.

OSHA 1910.335 requires __________ tools to be used whenever an electrician is working on exposed energized circuits or equipment.

a)

clean

b)

covered

c)

insulated

23.

Always follow OSHA 1910 S and NFPA 70E safety requirements when working on energized parts. This includes wearing the proper __________.

a)

tool belt

b)

personal protective equipment (PPE)

c)

T-shirt

24.

Another name for a Skilsaw® is a __________ saw

a)

circular

b)

reciprocating

c)

jig

25.

______ are used to cut cables, cut conductors, form large conductors, and pull and hold conductors.

a)

Diagonal pliers

b)

Long-nose pliers

c)

Lineman pliers

26.

A ____________ is usually 9 inches long and is used to level or plumb conduit, equipment, and appliances.

a)

lineman pliers

b)

torpedo level

c)

plumb bob

27.

When a warning ribbon is required to mark the location of buried underground service conductors, it must be placed at least __________ above the buried conductors.

a)

12 inches

b)

24 inches

c)

18 inches

d)

8 inches

28.

Ground rods must be at least __________ feet long.

a)

10

b)

8

c)

12

d)

6

29.

According to NEC Table 250.66, the minimum size copper grounding electrode conductor for a service entrance installed with 4/0 copper conductors is __________.

a)

2AWG

b)

8AWG

c)

6AWG

d)

4AWG

30.

Overhead service conductors are not permitted to be attached to trees for support

a)

True

b)

False

31.

A(n) __________ is a plastic or fiber fitting designed to screw onto the ends of a conduit or cable connector to provide protection to the conductors.

a)

insulated bushing

b)

connector nut

c)

threaded hub

d)

bushing

32.

Where underground service cables exit the trench and run up a utility pole to the transformer, the conductors must be protected from physical damage to a height of __________ feet above final grade.

a)

10

b)

12

c)

8

d)

3

33.

The grounding electrode conductor must be attached to a metal water pipe grounding electrode no more than __________ feet from the point where the metal water pipe enters the house.

a)

5

b)

9

c)

7

d)

3

34.

Check My Work

The working space in front of residential service equipment as stated in NEC Section 110.26 is __________ feet.

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

d)

4

35.

An instrument used to measure values of resistance is called a(n) __________.

a)

Ohmmeter

b)

Voltmeter

c)

Ammeter

36.

A(n) __________ is designed to measure the amount of current flowing in a circuit

a)

Ammeter

b)

Voltmeter

c)

Ohmmeter

37.

Safety glasses are always required when using test and measurement instruments.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

What is electricity?

a)

Wires, bulbs, lamp holders and tools.

b)

The flow of electrons through a conductor.

c)

It's an undesired path for current to flow.

d)

Has no path for current to flow.

39.

Which of the following is an insulator?

a)

an eraser

b)

a wire

c)

a penny

d)

a metal spoon

40.

If the light bulb turns ON in a circuit, that means the circuit is


a)

open

b)

closed

41.

What is the formula for ohms law?

a)

1+2=3

b)

R X E = I

c)

V =I x R

d)

E= MC squared

42.
What type of circuit is pictured?
a)
series
b)
parallel
43.

An alarm clock draws 0.5 A of current when connected to a 120 volt circuit. Calculate its resistance.

a)

60Ω

b)

120Ω

c)

180Ω

d)

240Ω

44.
In the event that someone is being shocked by electricity you would never ________________.
a)

turn off the power source

b)

call 999

c)
touch them
d)
yell for help
45.
a switch that automatically opens if the current in the circuit is too high
a)
parallel circuit
b)
circuit breaker
c)
series circuit
d)
load
46.
For safety, assume that any facility constructed before 1980 contains?
a)
asbestos
b)
confined spaces
c)
GFCIs
d)
PCBs
47.
Which of the following voltages is considered low voltage?
a)
500V or less
b)
600V or less
c)
700V or less
d)
800V or less
48.
Insulating gloves must be inspected by the user?
a)
before each use
b)
weekly
c)
monthly
d)
yearly
49.
The OSHA lockout/tagout rule protects workers from?
a)
exposure to harmful chemicals
b)
system shutdown
c)
exposure to hazardous energy sources
d)
unauthorized use
50.

What is the take up for a 90 degree bend on 1/2" emt

a)

3 inches

b)

5 inches

c)

6 inches

d)

7 inches

51.

What is the measurement for a 30 degree offset that needs span 14 1/4"?

a)

7 1/8 " between marks

b)

14 1/4" between marks

c)

28" between marks

d)

28 1/2 between marks

52.
What is an electromagnet?
a)
a temporary magnet made from current carrying wire around a magnetic metal core.
b)
a permanent magnet with a north and south pole
53.

In an electrical generator, the energy transformation begins as ___________ and becomes ____________.

a)

mechanical; electrical

b)

electrical; mechanical

c)

electrical; chemical

d)

mechanical; chemical

54.

How can you use a magnet and wire coil to produce electricty?

a)

Put them near each other

b)

Place the magnet inside the coil and not move

c)

Move the magnet in and out of the coil

d)

Hold them next to each other and shake

55.

In North America, power is generated at a frequency of   ?  .

a)

25 Hz

b)

50 Hz

c)

60 Hz

d)

120 Hz

56.

A stronger magnetic field, more turns, and faster rotation produce a higher voltage from a generator.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

In A.C generator,by increasing the no. of turns in the coil,

a)

Decrease the Electromotive force (EMF)

b)

Electromotive force (EMF) remains the same

c)

Increases the Electromotive force (EMF)

d)

Electromotive force (EMF) becomes zero

58.

A generator transforms __________ energy into _______ energy.

a)

electrical, mechanical

b)

mechanical, electrical

c)

electrical, nuclear

d)

mechanical, chemical

59.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a generator?

a)

Wind power spinning turbines to produce electricity

b)

A fan transforming electrical energy into mechanical energy

c)

Moving water spinning turbines to produce electricity

d)

Burning fossil fuels to create steam to spin turbines to produce electricity

60.
How are electromagnets different from magnets?
a)
magnets can be turned on/off
b)
you can turn an electromagnet on/off
c)
magnets are more powerful
d)
magnets have a North and South pole