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Electrical Supply Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the two types of electrical current?

a)

DC and DC

b)

BC and AC

c)

AC and DC

d)

AC and AC

2.

How is power generated in a power station?

a)

By using solar panels

b)

By using wind turbines

c)

By using electromagnetism

d)

By using batteries

3.

How many degrees are there between phases in a three-phase supply?

a)

360 degrees

b)

180 degrees

c)

120 degrees

d)

90 degrees

4.

Calculate the line current on a delta connected system when the phase current is 40A.

a)

120A

b)

69.28A

c)

38.46A

d)

40A

5.

Calculate the line current on a star connected system when the phase current is 40A.

a)

40A

b)

80A

c)

160A

d)

120A

6.

Calculate the phase voltage on a delta connected system when the line voltage is 400V.

a)

400V

b)

200V

c)

230V

d)

430V

7.

What is the voltage supplied for domestic heating pump?

a)

230V single phase

b)

12V DC

c)

400V three phase

d)

24V, 50V or 110V DC

8.

What is the typical voltage supply for LED lighting?

a)

230V single phase

b)

24V, 50V or 110V DC

c)

400V three phase

d)

12V DC

9.

What is the typical voltage supply for air conditioning fan?

a)

400V three phase

b)

12V DC

c)

230V single phase

d)

24V, 50V or 110V DC

10.

What is the typical voltage supply for hot water heater?

a)

230V single phase

b)

12V DC

c)

24V, 50V or 110V DC

d)

400V three phase

11.

What is the typical voltage supply for fire exit signs & emergency lights?

a)

24V, 50V or 110V DC

b)

12V DC

c)

230V single phase

d)

400V three phase

12.

What is a source of renewable power that requires the construction of large dams?

a)

Geothermal power

b)

Hydroelectric power

c)

Solar power

d)

Wind power

13.

What is a disadvantage of solar power?

a)

High set up cost

b)

Tariffs are not set by the government

c)

Solar cells have an infinite life

d)

Works at night

14.

What is a characteristic of hydroelectric power?

a)

Is not renewable

b)

Requires the construction of large dams

c)

Generates electricity from sunlight

d)

Requires the construction of wind turbines

15.

What is the purpose of a rectifier in wind power generation?

a)

To convert variable speed AC to DC which an inverter converts into stable AC

b)

To convert DC to AC which an inverter converts into stable DC

c)

To increase the generated voltage to the correct voltage for transmission

d)

To store excess energy for transmission into the grid.