WorksheetsR.W CHAPTER 1 QUIZ
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
The resistance of the human body remains the same, regardless of conditions.
True
False
Copper is not a conductor of electricity, because only materials that are magnetic can conduct electricity.
True
False
The National Electrical Code gives minimum safety standards for electrical work and is not intended to be a “How-To” manual.
True
False
If a 120-volt branch circuit is feeding a load that has 20 ohms of resistance, the amount of current flowing on the circuit will be 7 amperes.
True
False
A current of 0.12 ampere is enough to give an electrician a shock that is sufficient to cause his or her breathing to stop.
True
False
Many employers around the country require workers to have the OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card before they are hired.
True
False
Always wear the proper personal protective equipment and test the equipment for voltage before working on electrical equipment.
True
False
The unit of measure for electrical current flow is the _________.
Ampere
Volt
Watt
Ohm
Which of the following materials is not considered to be a conductor?
Glass
The force that causes electrons to move from atom to atom in a conductor is called _________.
amperage
ohms
voltage
watts
Which of the following materials are considered to be insulators?
Plastic
Porcelain
Rubber
All of the above
According to Ohm’s law, __________.
voltage = current/resistance
current = voltage/resistance
voltage = resistance/current
resistance = current × voltage
One milliampere (mA) equals __________.
0.1 ampere
0.01 ampere
0.001 ampere
0.0001 ampere
The National Electrical Code® is published by the __________.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
National Fire Protection Association
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Underwriters Laboratories
Which of the following do NOT require GFCI protection?
All 125V, 15A, and 20A bathroom receptacles
All 125V, 15A, and 20A outdoor receptacles
All 125V, 15A, and 20A receptacles that serve kitchen countertops
All 125V, 15A, and 20A receptacles in living rooms
Grounding and Bonding is covered in Article __________ of the National Electrical Code®.
250
300
400
500
The __________ wire of an electrical circuit is connected to the noncurrent-carrying metal parts of electrical equipment.
equipment grounding
live
neutral
insulated
The Code of Federal Regulations is published and administered by __________.
OSHA
EPA
FDA
FCC
Worksite lock-out/tag-out procedures are established by __________.
OSHA
EPA
NIOSH
CDC
Fall protection must be used whenever workers are on a walking or work surface that is __________ ft. or higher and has unprotected sides.
4
6
8
10
When placing a straight or extension ladder against a wall, the bottom of the ladder should be placed approximately __________ of the vertical height from the wall.
1/4
1/3
1/2
1/5
A straight or extension ladder should extend at least __________ above the top support when placed.
3 feet
2 feet
4 feet
5 feet
Fires that occur with flammable liquids, such as gasoline, oil, grease, paints, and thinners are Class _________ fires.
A
B
C
D
Dry chemical fire extinguishers can be used on Class _________ fires.
A
B
C
All of the above
The amount of current that it takes to cause ventricular fibrillation is _________ milliamperes.
200–500
1000–4300
6–30
5
50–150
Which of the following types of fire extinguishers should be used on electrical fires?
Carbon dioxide
Pressurized water
Dry chemical
Either a or c
Fires that occur in or near electrical equipment such as motors, switchboards, and electrical wiring are classified as Class _________ fires.
A
B
C
D
The National Electrical Code® is revised every _________ years to reflect the latest changes and trends in the electrical industry.
three
five
ten
seven
The National Electrical Code® chapter that covers Wiring Methods and Materials is __________.
Chapter 3
Chapter 1
Chapter 5
Chapter 7
Which of the following items is considered to be personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Safety glasses
Hard hat
Work boots
All of the above
A dangerous condition associated with the possible release of energy caused by an electric arc is called a(n) _________.
arc blast
arc flash
electric shock
short circuit
When an electric current arcs through the air, the temperature can reach as high as _______ degrees Fahrenheit.
25,000
10,000
5,000
35,000
