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WorksheetsTLE-ELECTRICITY
Total questions: 99
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A form of electricity where the flow of current is always in the same direction:
Alternating Current
Direct Current
The force which opposes and reduces the flow of electrical current is recognized as ________.
power
resistance
A part of an electric circuit which converts electrical energy into another form of energy to do work is ________.
load
circuit
A part of an electrical circuit, consists of batteries, generator or a main electrical power which supplies electricity is called ________.
source
voltage
A law that states that current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance is known as ________.
Ohm's Law
Kirchoff's Law
In Ohm's Law, to find the unknown voltage in the circuit, the formula to be used is:
E = I / R
E = I x R
What amount of current does a 40-watt fluorescent lamp draw from a 220 volts power source?
5.5 amperes
0.18 amperes
There are several factors involved in electrical wiring installation but the foremost consideration is ________.
labor
safety
The standard number or diameter of wires for convenience outlet layout should be?
12
14
To comply with the requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code, the appropriate fuse rating for lighting outlet should be ________.
60 amperes
20 amperes
Planning and designing of electrical wiring plan is being done in order to:
Provide efficient and effective wiring system of the building.
Maintain quality workmanship.
Circuit breakers are used to protect household electrical circuits. What is the ampacity rating of the breaker used for convenience outlets or general purpose circuits?
20 amperes
30 amperes
An electrical component used to control electrical circuit in two different locations is called:
four-way switch
three-way switch
To conserve energy, what kind of lamp should be used in lighting fixtures?
incandescent lamp
compact flourescent lamp
The size of electrical wire recommended for installing lighting fixtures is:
No. 18 AWG
No. 14 AWG
What is the voltage required by an automatic pressure cooker having a resistance of 20 ohms when the current flowing is 8 amperes?
120 Volts
160 volts
In a 220-volt power line, three 50-watt incandescent bulbs are connected in parallel. How many more bulbs will light if one of the bulbs is open?
one
two
In a simple electrical connection, one of the lines of the source is connected to ________.
Terminal 1 of the load
Terminal 2 of the load
Which of the following electrical symbols in wiring diagram means that there are three wires running in a line?
----/-/-/----
-----/-/-/-/----
A series connected dry cells will result to ________.
increase in the amount of current
increase in the amount of voltage
What type of switch is used to control alternately three-phase line system using two sources of power?
Triple Pole Single Throw Switch
Triple Pole Double Throw Switch
Which of the following is the best conductor of electricity?
Aluminum
Silver
What type of switch is used when you want to control one lamp or group of lamps in two different locations?
Two, 3-way switch
One, 4-way switch
Cells are connected in parallel to increase the ________ capacity of the cells.
current
voltage
The resistors are to be connected in four possible types of circuit connections namely series, parallel, series-parallel and parallel-series. Which type of connection will give the least amount of equivalent resistance?
series
parallel
Which is an exposed wiring method that uses cleats, knowbs, tubes and flexible tubing for the protection and support of single insulated conductor run in or on building and not concealed by the building structure?
Open wiring on insulators
Armored cable wiring
What will happen if two 100-W, 230 V incadescent lamps are connected in series across a 230 V source?
Both lamps will get burnt.
Each lamp will give lesser output lights.
What is the reason why electrical appliances are connected in parallel rather than in series?
Each appliances consumes more power if connected in series.
It makes the operation of each appliance independent of each other.
When replacing a busted fuse which of the following is important?
same size and type
same type but different rating
Which of the following is a source of alternating current?
Dry cell
alternator
When there is a break in the circuit and the current could not pass through, the circuit is ________.
grounded
open
Which term usually refers to a device that produces an electric current when light falls upon them?
solar cell
dry cell
Which is synchronous alternating-current machine that changes mechanical power into electrical power?
Motor
alternator
Which battery CANNOT be recharged after its chemical energy has been depleted?
primary battery
secondary battery
Which generator generates direct current?
alternator
dynamo
Which battery can be recharged after each chemical energy has been depleted?
Primary battery
Secondary battery
Which is used to change mechanical energy into electrical energy?
battery
generator
A process in splitting the atom of uranum is called ________.
fusion
fission
A process by joining hydrogen atoms which causes heat hotter than the sun is called ________.
fusion
fission
Which transforms heat energy to electric energy?
generator
thermocouple
Which is the kinetic energy of falling water?
hydro energy
solar energy
Which is a solar collector that is capable of producing voltage when exposed to radiant energy (sunlight)?
Photovoltaic system
Photoemission system
Energy derived or extracted from the internal heat of the earth is called ________.
volcanic
geothermal
Which refers to the extraction of electrons from a substance by sunlight on incident electromagnetic radiation?
Photoelectric effect
Photovoltaic effect
Which statement is TRUE?
Bigger size of wire has higher resistance.
Bigger size of wire has lower resistance.
A small light ulb with a resistance of 100 ohms is connected across a 120-v line. What is the current through the bulb?
0.12 A
12 A
A 200-v lamp has a resistance of 400 ohms. The power rating in watts of lamp is ________.
100 watts
600 watts
If 18 resistances, each of a value of 36 ohms, are connected in parallel, then the total resistance is ________.
36 ohms
2 ohms
A toaster takes 10 A from a 120v line. The power used is:
1,200 w
120 w
What is the resistance of a 100 w, 110-v incandescent lamp?
121 ohms
115 ohms
How many kilowatts is the water heater if it draws a current of 10 amperes and has a resistance of 23 ohms?
230 Kw
2.3 Kw
The resistance of an electrical wire is inversely proportional to its ________.
lenght
cross sectional area
A fluorescent lamp unit connected to a 110v AC line takes 1.2A and requires 110w power. What is its power factor?
0.9
0.833
An electric heater uses 20kw-in 8 hours. If the voltage across the heater is 240 volts. What is the heater resistance?
23.04 ohms
2.30 ohms
The resistance of a 230v incandescent lamp is 300 ohms. What current is required to operate the lamp?
0.85 A
0.77 A
A group of lamps operates a current of 12 A and a voltage of 120v. What is the total power of the lamps?
1.44 kw
1.20 kw
What is the maximum load capacity of a 15A circuit breaker protecting a branch circuit that supplies a continuous load?
12 A
14 A
What is the horsepower rating of an electric water pump if it has a power rating of 1.75 Kw?
2.3 Hp
2 Hp
How many kilowatts does a certain appliance consume for 5 hours of useif it has a power rating of 1.5 Hp?
5.6 Kw
75 Kw
A cell supplies a load current of 0.5A for a period of 20 hours until its terminal voltage falls to an unacceptable level. How long can it be expected to supply a current of 100mA?
100 hours
50 hours
A battery is rated 200Ah. If it is used to supply a constant current of 8Ah. How long can the battery last until it becomes unusable?
2.5 hours
20 hours
The resistance of 500 meters of a certain wire is 125 ohms. What length of the same wire will have a resistance of 60 ohms?
240 meters
235 meters
If three equal resistances are connected in parallel,the equivalent resistance of the circuit will be ________ the value of one resistor.
one-third
half
Find the cost of using a 100W, 220V lamp for 20 hours at P3.00 per kW-hr?
P6.00
P9.00
Which is a box with a blank cover is inserted in one or more runs of raceway to facilitate pulling of the conductors?
Pull box
Terminal box
Which is a box with a blank cover for joining runs of conduits and providing space for connection and branching of enclosed conductors?
Junction box
Terminal box
The minimum size of wire used in electrical wiring is the no.14 AWG. Under the SI standard, what is the diameter of this wire?
1.6 mm
1.5 mm
A thin-walled steel raceway of circularwith a corrosion-resistant coating for protection of wires or cable is ________.
electrical metallic tubing
metal moulding
Armored cable is commercially known as ________.
BX cable
flat cable
Which type of cable is fabricated assembly of insulated conductors enclosed in a flexible metal sheath?
Armored cable
Underground cable
Flat cable assembly shall be installed for ________.
I. concealed work only
II. exposed work only
I only
II only
An assembly of two pieces of insulating material provided with grooves for holding one or more conductors at a definite scpacing from the surface wired over and from each other, and with holes for fastening in position is called:
cleat
split knob
Which is a wiring method that uses knobs, tubes, and flexible non-metallic tubing for the protection and support of single insulated conductors concealed in hollow spaces of walls and ceilings of buildings?
Concealed knob and tube wiring
Open wiring with knob and tubes
Which term refers to that switch or outlet body that is embedded or hidden in the wall?
Flush type
Concealed type
The use of surface non-metallic raceway is not permitted in all the following, EXCEPT:
dry locations
where subject to severe physical damage
When the entire switch or outlet body is visible and extends beyond the wall surface, the device is said to be ________.
Surface type
Flush type
What device automatically breaks the circuit the moment an overload or short circuit occurs?
Circuit breaker
Breaker switch
Which term is used when two conductors are embedded in one solid mass of rubber insulation?
duplex
stranded
What type of socket is used for outdoor or wet location in wiring installation?
Weatherproof socket
Waterproof socket
What is the smallest size of wire permitted by the Code to be used in wiring installation?
2.0 mm squared
3.5 mm squared
Which one of the following uses is permitted by the Code to be used for surface non-metallic raceway?
dry locations
where concealed
Service entrance using copper conductors shall have sufficient capacity and shall not be smaller than ________.
8.0 mm squared
14 mm squared
If two identical lamps give normal light when connected in parallel in a 230v line are reconnected in series in the same line, the bulb will ________.
give less light
blows out
When flexible metal conduit is installed as a fixed raceway, it shall be secured within ________ on each side of every outlet box.
300 mm
250 mm
A short circuit can be detected by using ________.
an ohmmeter
a megger
The electrical plans for residential house include the following items, EXCEPT:
Substation plan
Location plan
If installed in raceways, conductors of size ________ and larger shall be stranded.
8.0 mm squared
14 mm squared
At least ________ of free conductor shall be left at each outlet, junction and switch point for splices or connection of fixture or devices.
150 mm
300 mm
A certain residential house has lighting load of 1.1 kVA and an appliance load of 10A at 220 volts, single phase, two wires, 60 Hz. The branch circuit fuse protection for lighting and appliance loads are ________ and ________, respectively.
15 A and 20 A
15 A and 30 A
Live vegetation or trees ________ used for support of overhead conductors spans.
shall not be
shall be
Light fixtures suspended from the ceiling by chains should be wired so that the wires ________.
will not support the fixture
will support the fixture
In rigid metal conduit wiring, conduit of 15-20 mm diameter shall be supported at least every ________.
3,800 mm
1,800 mm
Why do conductors need additional wiring insulators?
Electrical wiring needs to be protected from mechanical harm.
Wires are connected by joints therefore need reinsulation.
What is the total number of mechanical degrees that an electrical pipe run maybe bent between pull points?
360 degrees
180 degrees
Rigid non-metallic conduit shall be supported within ________ of each box.
900 mm
760 mm
Electrical metallic tubing smaller than ________ electrical trade size shall NOT be used.
15 mm
20 mm
Type AC cable shall be secured by approved staples, straps, hangers or similar fittings at intervals NOT exceeding ________.
1,300 mm
1,500 mm
In concealed knob and tube wiring, the clearance to be maintained between conductors is ________.
76 mm
50 mm
Three bulbs are connected in parallel and controlled by a single switch. If one of the 3 bulbs is busted, what will happen to the remaining bulbs?
its brightness in maintained
its brightness increases
