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Electrical Supplies and Materials Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of a convenience outlet?

a)

To act as a source of electrical energy

b)

To hold electrical wires

c)

To protect appliances from damage

d)

To connect circuit breakers

2.

What type of device is a male plug?

a)

A device that holds lamps

b)

A type of electrical wire

c)

A device that connects to a convenience outlet

d)

A protective circuit device

3.

Which type of lamp holder is designed for hanging?

a)

Flush type

b)

Surface type

c)

Utility type

d)

Hanging type

4.

What does a fuse do in an electrical circuit?

a)

Provides a source of energy

b)

Holds wires in place

c)

Automatically cuts the current during overload

d)

Connects the circuit

5.

What is the purpose of a circuit breaker?

a)

To connect appliances

b)

To automatically cut the current during a fault

c)

To hold electrical wires

d)

To provide insulation

6.

What is a junction box primarily used for?

a)

To provide a power source

b)

To store electrical tools

c)

To connect wires and joints

d)

To hold and protect lamps

7.

What material is a utility box typically made from?

a)

Wood

b)

Ceramic

c)

Glass

d)

Metal or plastic (PVC)

8.

What is a flat cord commonly used for?

a)

Holding electrical conduits

b)

Connecting circuit breakers

c)

Temporary wiring installation

d)

Permanent wiring installation

9.

What type of wire is made of multiple strands joined together?

a)

Flat wire

b)

Stranded wire

c)

Solid wire

d)

Insulated wire

10.

What is the function of conduits in electrical installations?

a)

To connect circuit breakers

b)

To provide a power source

c)

To protect and insulate wires

d)

To hold electrical appliances

11.

What are clamps used for in electrical work?

a)

To connect wires

b)

To hold and anchor conduits

c)

To protect appliances

d)

To provide insulation

12.

What is the purpose of connectors in electrical systems?

a)

To provide a power source

b)

To hold wires in place

c)

To attach conduits to boxes

d)

To protect against overloads

13.

What type of circuit protective device automatically blows during a short circuit?

a)

Utility box

b)

Fuse

c)

Switch

d)

Lamp holder

14.

What is a panel board used for?

a)

To protect against short circuits

b)

To connect appliances

c)

To divide power feed into branch circuits

d)

To hold electrical wires