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Grant Electric Circuit Review

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an electrical circuit?

a)

a whole bunch of wires

b)

a broken path that electric charges can flow

c)

a circuit board

d)

a complete, unbroken path through which electric charges flow

2.

When a switch is open...

a)

the circuit is working and gives energy

b)

the circuit is broken and charges cannot flow

c)

the circuit is turning lights on

d)

I don't know...ask Ms. Cednick

3.

Will this circuit light the bulbs?

a)

Yes, both will light up

b)

Yes, but only the one on the right

c)

Yes, but only one on the left

d)

No, neither of the bulbs will light up

4.

Is this a working circuit?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

I'm not sure, I would need to test it myself.

5.
A _______ controls whether an electric device is ON or OFF. 
a)
electrical switch
b)
electric circuit
6.
If the electric circuit is CLOSED, the switch is _______. 
a)
ON
b)
OFF
7.
If the electric circuit is OPEN, the switch is ____.
a)
ON
b)
OFF
8.
We need a _____ circuit for the light bulb to BE ON. 
a)
closed
b)
open
9.

This is an example of a _______ circuit

a)

open

b)

series

c)

parallel

d)

square

10.

This is an example of a ______ circuit

a)

Series

b)

Parallel

c)

Open

d)

Dihexihedral

11.
Circuits often include a _____________ to control the flow of current.
a)
switch
b)
conductor
c)
voltage
d)
current
12.

What is not needed in order to create a working circuit?

a)

battery (power source)

b)

lightbulb

c)

current

d)

closed circuit

13.

This circuit does not work. Which of these would allow the bulbs to light?

a)

Open the switch and then connect the two wires that are attached to the wood block

b)

Switch the positions of the two wires that are connected to the battery and then open the switch

c)

Move the switch closer in the circuit to the battery

d)

Connect the two wires that are attached to the wood block

14.
A class prepared some electrical circuits using battery, connecting wires, and three light bulbs.  Which of these circuits can make the three bulbs light?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
15.

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 insulates electricity

16.
Which will light a bulb?
a)
A battery and a paper clip
b)
A battery and a wire
c)
A paper clip and a wire
d)
A switch and a wire
17.
In the picture, what powers the circuit?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
18.
In the picture, which is the receiver (receiving the electricity)?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
19.
In the picture, if you replace the paper clip with a plastic spoon, what happens? 
a)
The bulb doesn't light
b)
The bulb is dimmer
c)
The wires get hot
d)
There is no charge
20.
Which diagram shows two bulbs in a series?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
21.
How is the switch used?
a)
Insulates the wires
b)
Makes the lightbulb brighter
c)
Turns the lightbulb on and off
d)
Warms up the lightbulb
22.

What is a current?

a)

A steady flow of electricity.

b)

A short burst of electricity.

c)

A wire along which electricity flows.

d)

A power source that supplies electricity.

23.

What is the function of a power source in a circuit?

a)

It provides a steady source of static electricity.

b)

It provides a way for the circuit to be broken.

c)

It provides a path along which the electricity can flow.

d)

It provides a steady flow of electrons.

24.

Which of the following is an example of a load?

a)
b)
c)
d)
25.

What happens if you disconnect a circuit from its positive terminal?

a)

The electrons shoot out from the negative terminal.

b)

The electrons stop flowing, and the current stops.

c)

The current reverses direction.

d)

Nothing happens.

26.

1. Which of the following statements best compares the functions of parts A & C?

a)

Part A generates the energy needed for electricity, while part C conducts the flow of electricity.

b)

Part A absorbs the flow of electricity, while part C generates the energy needed for electricity.

c)

Part A opens and closes the flow of electricity, while part C transfers the flows of electricity.

d)

Part A is the device activated by the electricity, while part C controls where the electricity goes.

27.

2. Which of the following statements best describes parts B & D?

a)

Part B is the conductor, or wire, and Part D is the battery, or load

b)

Part B is the circuit or conductor, and Part D is the load, or switch

c)

Part B is the battery, or power source, and Part D is the bulb, or load

d)

Part B is the battery, or load, and Part D is the bulb, or power source

28.

When you have a circuit that has the different parts of the circuit on separate paths or branches, it is called a ____

a)

series

b)

open

c)

parallel

d)

closed

29.

17. What type of circuit is shown?

a)

series

b)

parallel

30.

What will you do if you are told by your teacher to close the circuit?

a)

turn the switch off

b)

turn the switch on

c)

disconnect the circuit

d)

add more bulb in the circuit

31.

In a series circuit, current flows in only one path while in parallel circuit, there are multiple paths. This description is

a)

True

b)

False

32.

At home, you noticed that a portion of an electrical wire is worn out, exposing its metallic part. What do you think might happen if you will just ignore this problem?

a)

short circuit may happen

b)

circuit is of better condition

c)

overloading may not happen

d)

nothing happens when someone touches the wire

33.

What is a circuit breaker?

a)

A type of light switch.

b)

A switch used in an electrical appliance that uses large current.

c)

Used to turn on or off the electrical supply to the whole house.

d)

Used to switch off the electrical supply to one part of the circuit when current in that part of the circuit is too large.

34.

Which is a result of overloading of electrical appliances?

a)

high performance of equipment

b)

inadequate current supply

c)

overheating of wires and fire may occur

d)

none of the above

35.
In a parallel circuit if one light bulb goes OUT; then they ALL go out. TRUE OR FALSE?
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
36.

What kind of circuit is in the picture?

a)

open circuit

b)

closed circuit

c)

short circuit

37.

A path for electric current to flow with very low resistance. As a result, a very high amount of current flows causing wires to get very hot. This can cause a fire.

a)

electric circuit

b)

short circuit

c)

long circuit

d)

series circuit