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DC Prep

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the total resistance (RT) across this circuit?
a)
3 kΩ
b)
10 kΩ
c)
13 kΩ
d)

18 kΩ

2.
As resistors are added in series to a circuit, the total resistance will...
a)
increase
b)
decrease
c)
stay the same
3.

The current going through the 90 ohm resistor is

a)

10 amps

b)

0.1 amps

c)

0.2 amps

4.

A capacitance is the

a)
property of a circuit which opposes any change in voltage
b)

property of a circuit which opposes any change in current

5.

What is the name of the code that electricians must follow when designing and installing wiring?

a)

International Electrical Standards (IES)

b)

National Electrical Code (NEC)

c)

Electrical Compliance Regulations (ECR)

d)

Wiring Safety Guidelines (WSG)

6.

A_________ is an electronic device that is capable of stepping up or stepping down an AC voltage.

a)

Rectifier

b)

Transformer

c)

Emitter

7.

Identify the above symbol.

a)

Voltage Source

b)

Capacitor

c)

Inductor

8.

Mutual Inductance is when the magnetic flux from one conductor induces a voltage into another conductor.

a)

False

b)

True

9.

The insulating layer of a capacitor is called the 

a)
plate
b)
conductors
c)
dielectric
d)
terminals
10.

An electrical junction has three wires A, B and C connected to it. Wire A carries 4.2 A going in, wire B carries 2.6 A going out. What does wire C carry?

a)

1.6 A going in

b)

1.6 A going out

c)

6.8 A going in

d)

6.8 A going out

11.

Current entering and leaving a point in a circuit should be

a)

equal

b)

decreasing

c)

increasing

d)

variable

12.

Current is shared between two resistors of 3 Ω and 6 Ω, if the current in the 6 Ω is 12 A what is the total incoming current?

a)

24 A

b)

36 A

c)

18 A

d)

72 A

13.

An electrical junction has four wires A, B, C and D connected to it. Wire A carries 7A going in, wire B carries 5 A going out and wire C carries 2 A going in. What does wire D carry?

a)

10 A going out

b)

5 A going out

c)

4 A going in

d)

4 A going out

14.

For the circuit shown, the resistances are R1 > R2 > R3. What is true about the current through each resistor?

a)

I1 = I2 = I3

b)

I1 > I2 > I3

c)

I1 > I3 > I2

d)

I1 < I3 < I2

15.

Current is shared between two resistors of 3 Ω and 6 Ω, if the current in the 6 Ω is 12 A what is the total incoming current?

a)

24 A

b)

36 A

c)

18 A

d)

72 A

16.
a)
b)
c)
d)
17.
a)
b)
c)
d)
18.
a)
b)
c)
d)
19.
a)
b)
c)
d)
20.
a)
b)
c)
d)
21.
Thicker wires have _______ resistance than thinner wires.
a)
more
b)
less
c)
the same
22.

A component that changes chemical energy into electrical energy

a)

Battery

b)

Solar Panel

c)

Resistor

d)

Capacitor

23.

What is the primary function of a photovoltaic sensor in an electrical system?

a)

It stores electrical energy for later use

b)

It converts thermal energy into mechanical energy

c)

It converts light energy into electrical energy

d)

It reflects sunlight to increase light intensity

24.

Which of the following is the best first step to take if you discover a safety hazard in your work area?

a)

Ignore it and hope someone else reports it

b)

Continue working and report it after your shift

c)

Try to fix it yourself immediately

d)

Report it to your supervisor or safety officer right away

25.

Which of the following is an example of good ergonomic practice in the workplace?

a)

Sitting on the edge of your seat to stay alert

b)

Keeping your monitor at eye level and your feet flat on the floor

c)

Bending at the waist when lifting heavy items

d)

Reaching overhead frequently to access tools

26.

Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on electrical fires?

a)

Type A

b)

Type B

c)

Type C

d)

Type D

27.

What does Kirchhoff’s Current Law state?

a)

The total voltage around a loop is equal to zero

b)

The current flowing into a junction equals the current flowing out

c)

Resistance is equal to voltage divided by current

d)

The current in a series circuit is divided among branches

28.

Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law says that the sum of voltages in a closed loop is:

a)

Equal to the highest battery voltage

b)

Equal to the total resistance in the circuit

c)

Equal to the total current

d)

Equal to zero

29.

If 4 A flows into a node and two wires carry 1.5 A and 1 A out, how much current must flow out of the third wire?

a)

0.5 A

b)

1.5 A

c)

2.5 A

d)

4 A

30.

In a loop with a 12V battery and three resistors with voltage drops of 3V, 4V, and 5V, what is the sum of all voltages in the loop?

a)

12V

b)

0V

c)

2V

d)

1V

31.

Which tool is commonly used to prototype and test electrical circuits without soldering?

a)

Multimeter

b)

Oscilloscope

c)

Breadboard

d)

Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

32.

What is the main purpose of OSHA?

a)

To enforce building codes for new construction

b)

To provide job training for unemployed workers

c)

To ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees

d)

To regulate employee pay and benefits

33.
What indicates the number of circuits controlled by a switch?
a)
Path
b)
Voltage
c)
Poles
d)
Current
34.
What is continuity in an electrical circuit?
a)
No resistance
b)
Resistance of 0 ohms
c)
Ability for current flow
d)
Disruption of power
35.
What is electrical power measured in?
a)
Amperes
b)
Joules
c)
Volts
d)
Watts
36.

Which type of fire extinguisher should be used for flammable liquids?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

37.

What type of fire extinguisher is designed for oil fires and deep fryers?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class K

38.

What does LOTO stand for?

a)

Last One Tag Out

b)

Lock Out Time Out

c)

Lock Out Tag Out

d)

Look Out Trip Over

39.
Lock-out-Tag-out is the process of...
a)
A. putting a password on your phone or laptop to keep them haters out!
b)
B. Putting a mechanism or lock on a piece of equipment to prevent operation
c)
C. Annotating on a tag that work is being performed and not to operate the equipment due to potiential great bodily harm
d)
D. Both B and C
40.

What is isometric sketching?

a)

A process of creating a 2D sketch of an object from multiple perspectives.

b)

A method of creating a 2D representation of an object on a 3D surface.

c)

Method of creating a 3D representation of an object on a 2D surface.

d)

A technique used to create 2D drawings of 3D objects.

41.

What is this?

a)

Resistor

b)

Variable resistor

c)

Thermistor

d)

Fuse

42.
You do 90 joules of work in 30 seconds. How much power have you generated?
a)
30 watts
b)
3 watts
c)
120 watts
d)
270 watts
43.

Benjamin and Elijah are setting up a circuit for their science project. They connect two resistors in series, one with a resistance of 4 Ω\Omega and the other with a resistance of 6 Ω\Omega . What is the total resistance of the circuit?

a)

2 Ω\Omega

b)

10 Ω\Omega

c)

24 Ω\Omega

d)

5 Ω\Omega

44.

In a voltage divider circuit consisting of two resistors, R1 and R2, connected in series across a voltage source, V, the voltage across R2 is given by which of the following formulas?

a)

V×R1R1+R2V \times \frac{R1}{R1 + R2}

b)

V×R2R1+R2V \times \frac{R2}{R1 + R2}

c)

V×R1×R2R1+R2V \times \frac{R1 \times R2}{R1 + R2}

d)

V×(R1+R2)V \times (R1 + R2)

45.

Abigail and William are working on a science project involving circuits. They need to find the equivalent capacitance when they connect two capacitors, one of 4 μ\mu F and the other of 6 μ\mu F, in series in their circuit. What is the equivalent capacitance of these capacitors when connected in series?

a)

10 μ\mu F

b)

2.4 μ\mu F

c)

24 μ\mu F

d)

5 μ\mu F

46.

What is the equivalent capacitance of two capacitors, 4 μ\mu F and 6 μ\mu F, connected in parallel?

a)

10 μ\mu F

b)

2.4 μ\mu F

c)

24 μ\mu F

d)

5 μ\mu F

47.

Aria, Evelyn, and Samuel are working on a physics project where they need to determine the equivalent capacitance of their circuit. They have three capacitors connected in series, with capacitances of 2 μ\mu F, 3 μ\mu F, and 5 μ\mu F, respectively. What is the equivalent capacitance of their circuit?

a)

1 μ\mu F

b)

10 μ\mu F

c)

0.97 μ\mu F

d)

2.5 μ\mu F

48.

The voltage dropped across the 300 ohm resistor is 

a)

6 V

b)

9 V

c)

2 V

d)

30 V

49.

Calculate the equivalent resistance.

a)

3.75

b)

11.75

c)

28

d)

12

50.

Three identical 50 μF capacitors are arranged in parallel. Determine the overall capacitance of the circuit

a)

50 μF

b)

100 μF

c)

150 μF

d)

25 μF

e)

17 μF

51.

Three identical 50 μF capacitors are arranged in series. Determine the overall capacitance of the circuit

a)

50 μF

b)

100 μF

c)

150 μF

d)

25 μF

e)

17 μF

52.
Name this electrical component
a)
Jump Wire
b)
Fixed Resistor
c)
Solderless Bread Board
d)
Diode
53.
Name this electrical component
a)
Solderless Bread Board
b)
Fixed Resistor
c)
Potentiometer
d)
Diode
54.
Name this electrical component
a)
Electrolytic Capacitor
b)
Fixed Resistor
c)
Ceramic Disc Capacitor
d)
Diode
55.

General Questions: How does a circuit breaker operate in an electrical circuit?

a)

It melts to permanently open a circuit when current exceeds a rating

b)

It mechanically trips to open the circuit when overcurrent or short‑circuit conditions occur and can be reset

c)

It stores energy and releases it back into the circuit

d)

It steps voltage up or down using magnetic coupling

56.

General Questions: What is the primary function of a fuse in a circuit?

a)

To regulate voltage

b)

To open the circuit by melting when current exceeds a rated value, protecting components

c)

To measure current

d)

To store charge

57.

General Questions: When using a digital multimeter (DMM) to measure voltage, what is the correct method?

a)

Set to voltage range and connect probes in parallel across the component or source

b)

Set to current range and place the meter in series with the circuit

c)

Set to resistance range and disconnect power

d)

Short the leads together before connecting across the source

58.

General Questions: When troubleshooting, which observation most clearly indicates an open circuit?

a)

Very high current and a blown fuse

b)

No current flow with full supply voltage present across the open component or path

c)

Low resistance reading across a conductor

d)

Equal currents in parallel branches

59.

General Questions: When troubleshooting, which observation most clearly indicates a short circuit?

a)

No current flow and a large voltage drop across a break

b)

Excessive current with near‑zero resistance between points that should be isolated

c)

Normal current and normal voltage across a load

d)

Increased resistance due to heat

60.

Explain why both fuses and circuit breakers are used for circuit protection.

a)

To interrupt overcurrent and prevent damage and fire hazards

b)

To increase circuit voltage for higher power

c)

To store excess electrical energy for later use

d)

To convert AC to DC for safer operation

61.
a)
push switch
b)
diode
c)
circuit breaker
d)
fuse
62.

What is the total resistance in the circuit?

a)

10 ohms

b)

6 ohms

c)

4 ohms

d)

2.4 ohms

63.

What is the total current through the battery?

a)

0.75 A

b)

1.5 A

c)

3 A

d)

0.33 A

64.

Solve for total circuit resistance

a)

140 Ohms

b)

75 Ohms

c)

90 Ohms

d)

65 ohms