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TLE-ELECTRICITY

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A form of electricity where the flow of current is always in the same direction:

a)

Alternating Current

b)

Direct Current

2.

The force which opposes and reduces the flow of electrical current is recognized as ________.

a)

power

b)

resistance

3.

A part of an electric circuit which converts electrical energy into another form of energy to do work is ________.

a)

load

b)

circuit

4.

A part of an electrical circuit, consists of batteries, generator or a main electrical power which supplies electricity is called ________.

a)

source

b)

voltage

5.

 A law that states that current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance is known as ________.

a)

Ohm's Law

b)

Kirchoff's Law

6.

In Ohm's Law, to find the unknown voltage in the circuit, the formula to be used is:

a)

E = I / R

b)

E = I x R

7.

What amount of current does a 40-watt fluorescent lamp draw from a 220 volts power source?

a)

5.5 amperes

b)

0.18 amperes

8.

There are several factors involved in electrical wiring installation but the foremost consideration is ________.

a)

labor

b)

safety

9.

The standard number or diameter of wires for convenience outlet layout should be?

a)

12

b)

14

10.

To comply with the requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code, the appropriate fuse rating for lighting outlet should be ________.

a)

60 amperes

b)

20 amperes

11.

Planning and designing of electrical wiring plan is being done in order to:

a)

Provide efficient and effective wiring system of the building.

b)

Maintain quality workmanship.

12.

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?

a)

20 amperes

b)

30 amperes

13.

An electrical component used to control electrical circuit in two different locations is called:

a)

four-way switch

b)

three-way switch

14.

To conserve energy, what kind of lamp should be used in lighting fixtures?

a)

incandescent lamp

b)

compact flourescent lamp

15.

The size of electrical wire recommended for installing lighting fixtures is:

a)

No. 18 AWG

b)

No. 14 AWG

16.

What is the voltage required by an automatic pressure cooker having a resistance of 20 ohms when the current flowing is 8 amperes?

a)

120 Volts

b)

160 volts

17.

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?

a)

one

b)

two

18.

In a simple electrical connection, one of the lines of the source is connected to ________. 

a)

Terminal 1 of the load

b)

Terminal 2 of the load

19.

Which of the following electrical symbols in wiring diagram means that there are three wires running in a line?

a)

----/-/-/----

b)

-----/-/-/-/----

20.

A series connected dry cells will result to ________.

a)

increase in the amount of current

b)

increase in the amount of voltage

21.

What type of switch is used to control alternately three-phase line system using two sources of power?

a)

Triple Pole Single Throw Switch

b)

Triple Pole Double Throw Switch

22.

Which of the following is the best conductor of electricity?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Silver

23.

What type of switch is used when you want to control one lamp or group of lamps in two different locations?

a)

Two, 3-way switch

b)

One, 4-way switch

24.

Cells are connected in parallel to increase the ________ capacity of the cells.

a)

current

b)

voltage

25.

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?

a)

series

b)

parallel

26.

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?

a)

Open wiring on insulators

b)

Armored cable wiring

27.

What will happen if two 100-W, 230 V incadescent lamps are connected in series across a 230 V source?

a)

Both lamps will get burnt.

b)

Each lamp will give lesser output lights.

28.

What is the reason why electrical appliances are connected in parallel rather than in series?

a)

Each appliances consumes more power if connected in series.

b)

It makes the operation of each appliance independent of each other.

29.

When replacing a busted fuse which of the following is important?

a)

same size and type

b)

same type but different rating

30.

Which of the following is a source of alternating current?

a)

Dry cell

b)

alternator

31.

When there is a break in the circuit and the current could not pass through, the circuit is ________.

a)

grounded

b)

open

32.

Which term usually refers to a device that produces an electric current when light falls upon them?

a)

solar cell

b)

dry cell

33.

Which is synchronous alternating-current machine that changes mechanical power into electrical power?

a)

Motor

b)

alternator

34.

Which battery CANNOT be recharged after its chemical energy has been depleted?

a)

primary battery

b)

secondary battery

35.

Which generator generates direct current?

a)

alternator

b)

dynamo

36.

Which battery can be recharged after each chemical energy has been depleted?

a)

Primary battery

b)

Secondary battery

37.

Which is used to change mechanical energy into electrical energy?

a)

battery

b)

generator

38.

A process in splitting the atom of uranum is called ________.

a)

fusion

b)

fission

39.

A process by joining hydrogen atoms which causes heat hotter than the sun is called ________.

a)

fusion

b)

fission

40.

Which transforms heat energy to electric energy?

a)

generator

b)

thermocouple

41.

Which is the kinetic energy of falling water?

a)

hydro energy

b)

solar energy

42.

Which is a solar collector that is capable of producing voltage when exposed to radiant energy (sunlight)?

a)

Photovoltaic system

b)

Photoemission system

43.

Energy derived or extracted from the internal heat of the earth is called ________.

a)

volcanic

b)

geothermal

44.

Which refers to the extraction of electrons from a substance by sunlight on incident electromagnetic radiation?

a)

Photoelectric effect

b)

Photovoltaic effect

45.

Which statement is TRUE?

a)

Bigger size of wire has higher resistance.

b)

Bigger size of wire has lower resistance.

46.

A small light ulb with a resistance of 100 ohms is connected across a 120-v line. What is the current through the bulb?

a)

0.12 A

b)

12 A

47.

A 200-v lamp has a resistance of 400 ohms. The power rating in watts of lamp is ________.

a)

100 watts

b)

600 watts

48.

If 18 resistances, each of a value of 36 ohms, are connected in parallel, then the total resistance is ________.

a)

36 ohms

b)

2 ohms

49.

A toaster takes 10 A from a 120v line. The power used is:

a)

1,200 w

b)

120 w

50.

What is the resistance of a 100 w, 110-v incandescent lamp?

a)

121 ohms

b)

115 ohms

51.

How many kilowatts is the water heater if it draws a current of 10 amperes and has a resistance of 23 ohms?

a)

230 Kw

b)

2.3 Kw

52.

The resistance of an electrical wire is inversely proportional to its ________.

a)

lenght

b)

cross sectional area

53.

A fluorescent lamp unit connected to a 110v AC line takes 1.2A and requires 110w power. What is its power factor?

a)

0.9

b)

0.833

54.

An electric heater uses 20kw-in 8 hours. If the voltage across the heater is 240 volts. What is the heater resistance?

a)

23.04 ohms

b)

 2.30 ohms

55.

The resistance of a 230v incandescent lamp is 300 ohms. What current is required to operate the lamp?

a)

0.85 A

b)

0.77 A

56.

A group of lamps operates a current of 12 A and a voltage of 120v. What is the total power of the lamps?

a)

1.44 kw

b)

1.20 kw

57.

What is the maximum load capacity of a 15A circuit breaker protecting a branch circuit that supplies a continuous load?

a)

12 A

b)

14 A

58.

What is the horsepower rating of an electric water pump if it has a power rating of 1.75 Kw?

a)

2.3 Hp

b)

2 Hp

59.

How many kilowatts does a certain appliance consume for 5 hours of useif it has a power rating of 1.5 Hp?

a)

5.6 Kw

b)

75 Kw

60.

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?

a)

100 hours

b)

50 hours

61.

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?

a)

 2.5 hours

b)

20 hours

62.

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?

a)

 240 meters

b)

 235 meters

63.

If three equal resistances are connected in parallel,the equivalent resistance of the circuit will be ________ the value of one resistor.

a)

one-third

b)

half

64.

Find the cost of using a 100W, 220V lamp for 20 hours at P3.00 per kW-hr?

a)

P6.00

b)

 P9.00

65.

Which is a box with a blank cover is inserted in one or more runs of raceway to facilitate pulling of the conductors?

a)

Pull box

b)

Terminal box

66.

Which is a box with a blank cover for joining runs of conduits and providing space for connection and branching of enclosed conductors?

a)

Junction box

b)

Terminal box

67.

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?

a)

1.6 mm

b)

 1.5 mm

68.

A thin-walled steel raceway of circularwith a corrosion-resistant coating for protection of wires or cable is ________.

a)

electrical metallic tubing

b)

 metal moulding

69.

Armored cable is commercially known as ________.

a)

BX cable

b)

flat cable

70.

Which type of cable is fabricated assembly of insulated conductors enclosed in a flexible metal sheath?

a)

Armored cable

b)

Underground cable

71.

Flat cable assembly shall be installed for ________.
I. concealed work only
II. exposed work only

a)

I only

b)

II only

72.

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:

a)

cleat

b)

split knob

73.

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?

a)

Concealed knob and tube wiring

b)

 Open wiring with knob and tubes

74.

Which term refers to that switch or outlet body that is embedded or hidden in the wall?

a)

Flush type

b)

Concealed type

75.

The use of surface non-metallic raceway is not permitted in all the following, EXCEPT:

a)

 dry locations

b)

where subject to severe physical damage

76.

When the entire switch or outlet body is visible and extends beyond the wall surface, the device is said to be ________.

a)

Surface type

b)

Flush type

77.

What device automatically breaks the circuit the moment an overload or short circuit occurs?

a)

Circuit breaker

b)

Breaker switch

78.

Which term is used when two conductors are embedded in one solid mass of rubber insulation?

a)

duplex

b)

stranded

79.

What type of socket is used for outdoor or wet location in wiring installation?

a)

Weatherproof socket

b)

Waterproof socket

80.

What is the smallest size of wire permitted by the Code to be used in wiring installation?

a)

2.0 mm squared 

b)

3.5 mm squared

81.

Which one of the following uses is permitted by the Code to be used for surface non-metallic raceway?

a)

dry locations

b)

where concealed

82.

Service entrance using copper conductors shall have sufficient capacity and shall not be smaller than ________.

a)

8.0 mm squared

b)

14 mm squared 

83.

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 ________.

a)

give less light

b)

blows out

84.

When flexible metal conduit is installed as a fixed raceway, it shall be secured within ________ on each side of every outlet box.

a)

300 mm

b)

250 mm

85.

A short circuit can be detected by using ________.

a)

an ohmmeter

b)

a megger

86.

The electrical plans for residential house include the following items, EXCEPT:

a)

Substation plan

b)

Location plan

87.

If installed in raceways, conductors of size ________ and larger shall be stranded.

a)

8.0 mm squared 

b)

14 mm squared 

88.

At least ________ of free conductor shall be left at each outlet, junction and switch point for splices or connection of fixture or devices.

a)

150 mm

b)

300 mm

89.

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.

a)

15 A and 20 A

b)

15 A and 30 A

90.

Live vegetation or trees ________ used for support of overhead conductors spans.

a)

shall not be

b)

shall be

91.

Light fixtures suspended from the ceiling by chains should be wired so that the wires ________.

a)

will not support the fixture

b)

will support the fixture

92.

In rigid metal conduit wiring, conduit of 15-20 mm diameter shall be supported at least every ________.

a)

3,800 mm

b)

1,800 mm

93.

Why do conductors need additional wiring insulators?

a)

Electrical wiring needs to be protected from mechanical harm.

b)

Wires are connected by joints therefore need reinsulation.

94.

What is the total number of mechanical degrees that an electrical pipe run maybe bent between pull points?

a)

360 degrees

b)

180 degrees

95.

 Rigid non-metallic conduit shall be supported within ________ of each box.

a)

900 mm

b)

760 mm

96.

Electrical metallic tubing smaller than ________ electrical trade size shall NOT be used.

a)

15 mm

b)

20 mm

97.

Type AC cable shall be secured by approved staples, straps, hangers or similar fittings at intervals NOT exceeding ________.

a)

1,300 mm

b)

1,500 mm

98.

In concealed knob and tube wiring, the clearance to be maintained between conductors is ________.

a)

76 mm

b)

50 mm

99.

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?

a)

its brightness in maintained

b)

its brightness increases