WorksheetsPlant to Plug Vocabulary Definitions
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
What are the basic units of matter, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons?
Atoms
Molecules
Cells
Compounds
What are negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom?
Electrons
Protons
Neutrons
Positrons
What are neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom?
Neutrons
Protons
Electrons
Positrons
What are positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom?
Protons
Neutrons
Electrons
Quarks
What is a device used to regulate the operation of electrical circuits or systems called?
Control Device
Conductor
Resistor
Antenna
What is the flow of electric charge, typically through a conductor, called?
Electricity
Magnetism
Insulation
Resistance
What is the difference in electric potential between two points, measured in volts, called?
Voltage
Current
Resistance
Capacitance
What is the flow of electric charge through a conductor, measured in amperes (amps), called?
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Power
What are materials that allow the flow of electric charge, such as metals, called?
Conductors
Insulators
Semiconductors
Resistors
What are materials that resist the flow of electric charge, such as rubber or glass, called?
Insulators
Conductors
Semiconductors
Superconductors
What are the characteristics that define the behavior of electrical circuits, including voltage, current, resistance, and power, called?
Electrical Parameters
Magnetic Properties
Thermal Coefficients
Mechanical Factors
What is the process of transferring electrical energy from one location to another called?
Transmission
Insulation
Generation
Consumption
What is the unit of measurement for electric potential or voltage?
Volts
Amperes
Ohms
Watts
What is the unit of measurement for electrical resistance?
Ohms
Volts
Amperes
Watts
What is the unit of measurement for electric current?
Amps
Volts
Watts
Ohms
What is the unit of measurement for electrical power?
Watts
Volts
Amperes
Ohms
What is the opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms, called?
Resistance
Capacitance
Inductance
Conductance
What is direct current, where electric charge flows in one direction, called?
DC Current
AC Current
Static Electricity
Alternating Voltage
A wire that carries current back to the source in an electrical circuit is called ________.
Neutral Wire
Live Wire
Earth Wire
Fuse Wire
A terminal bar in an electrical panel where neutral wires are connected is called ________.
Neutral Bar
Earth Bar
Busbar
Phase Bar
A feature in circuit breakers that provides a visual indication of a tripped condition is called ________.
Visi-trip
Auto-reset
Thermal link
Arc chute
A situation where the current exceeds the safe limit for a circuit is called ________.
Overcurrent Condition
Short Circuit
Open Circuit
Underload Condition
The amount of electrical power consumed by devices or systems is called ________.
Load
Source
Resistance
Capacitance
Increasing the voltage level in an electrical system is called ________.
Stepping-up Voltage
Stepping-down Voltage
Rectification
Filtering
A machine that converts fluid energy into mechanical energy, often used in power generation, is called a ________.
Turbine
Compressor
Generator
Pump
A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy is called a ________.
Generator
Motor
Transformer
Battery
A fossil fuel used for generating electricity is called ________.
Coal
Wood
Solar
Wind
The standard voltage levels used in electrical systems in the United States are called ________.
U.S. Voltage Systems
European Voltage Systems
Universal Voltage Codes
International Voltage Standards
A set of standards for electrical installations in the United States is called ________.
National Electric Code (NEC)
International Building Code (IBC)
Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
An organization that tests and certifies electrical products for safety is called ________.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
An organization that sets standards for electrical equipment is called ________.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
An organization that develops fire safety standards, including electrical safety, is called ________.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
American Medical Association (AMA)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Regulations and guidelines for electrical systems in the United States are called ________.
U.S. Codes and Standards
International Building Regulations
European Electrical Directives
Canadian Safety Protocols
Global Wiring Rules
A formula that relates electric current to power and voltage is ________.
Current = Power/Voltage
Current = Voltage/Power
Current = Power × Voltage
Current = Voltage × Power
Alternating current, where electric charge periodically reverses direction, is called ________.
AC Current
DC Current
Static Current
Direct Current
A metal rod driven into the ground to provide a path for electrical current to safely dissipate is called a _________?
Grounding Rod
Lightning Conductor
Fuse Wire
Busbar
A terminal bar in an electrical panel where grounding wires are connected is called a _________.
Grounding Bar
Bus Duct
Neutral Link
Contactor
A screw used to connect the grounding system to the electrical panel is called a _________.
Bonding Screw
Machine Screw
Wood Screw
Sheet Metal Screw
An electrical panel that houses circuit breakers and distributes electrical power is called a _________
Panelboard
Switchgear
Transformer
Junction box
A device that automatically interrupts the flow of electric current in a circuit to prevent damage is called a _________.
Circuit Breaker
Resistor
Transformer
Capacitor
The electrical power or signal entering a device or system is called _________.
Input
Output
Feedback
Load
The principles of reasoning used in electrical circuits and systems is called _________.
Logic
Dynamics
Thermodynamics
Kinetics
The electrical power or signal leaving a device or system is called _________.
Output
Input
Ground
Source
A type of electrical system where three-phase power is distributed in a triangular configuration is called a _________
Delta System
Star System
Ring System
Mesh System
A type of electrical system where three-phase power is distributed in a star configuration is called a _________.
Wye System
Delta System
Ring Main System
Radial System
