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Plant to Plug Vocabulary Definitions

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the basic units of matter, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons?

a)

Atoms

b)

Molecules

c)

Cells

d)

Compounds

2.

What are negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom?

a)

Electrons

b)

Protons

c)

Neutrons

d)

Positrons

3.

What are neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom?

a)

Neutrons

b)

Protons

c)

Electrons

d)

Positrons

4.

What are positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom?

a)

Protons

b)

Neutrons

c)

Electrons

d)

Quarks

5.

What is a device used to regulate the operation of electrical circuits or systems called?

a)

Control Device

b)

Conductor

c)

Resistor

d)

Antenna

6.

What is the flow of electric charge, typically through a conductor, called?

a)

Electricity

b)

Magnetism

c)

Insulation

d)

Resistance

7.

What is the difference in electric potential between two points, measured in volts, called?

a)

Voltage

b)

Current

c)

Resistance

d)

Capacitance

8.

What is the flow of electric charge through a conductor, measured in amperes (amps), called?

a)

Current

b)

Voltage

c)

Resistance

d)

Power

9.

What are materials that allow the flow of electric charge, such as metals, called?

a)

Conductors

b)

Insulators

c)

Semiconductors

d)

Resistors

10.

What are materials that resist the flow of electric charge, such as rubber or glass, called?

a)

Insulators

b)

Conductors

c)

Semiconductors

d)

Superconductors

11.

What are the characteristics that define the behavior of electrical circuits, including voltage, current, resistance, and power, called?

a)

Electrical Parameters

b)

Magnetic Properties

c)

Thermal Coefficients

d)

Mechanical Factors

12.

What is the process of transferring electrical energy from one location to another called?

a)

Transmission

b)

Insulation

c)

Generation

d)

Consumption

13.

What is the unit of measurement for electric potential or voltage?

a)

Volts

b)

Amperes

c)

Ohms

d)

Watts

14.

What is the unit of measurement for electrical resistance?

a)

Ohms

b)

Volts

c)

Amperes

d)

Watts

15.

What is the unit of measurement for electric current?

a)

Amps

b)

Volts

c)

Watts

d)

Ohms

16.

What is the unit of measurement for electrical power?

a)

Watts

b)

Volts

c)

Amperes

d)

Ohms

17.

What is the opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms, called?

a)

Resistance

b)

Capacitance

c)

Inductance

d)

Conductance

18.

What is direct current, where electric charge flows in one direction, called?

a)

DC Current

b)

AC Current

c)

Static Electricity

d)

Alternating Voltage

19.

A wire that carries current back to the source in an electrical circuit is called ________.

a)

Neutral Wire

b)

Live Wire

c)

Earth Wire

d)

Fuse Wire

20.

A terminal bar in an electrical panel where neutral wires are connected is called ________.

a)

Neutral Bar

b)

Earth Bar

c)

Busbar

d)

Phase Bar

21.

A feature in circuit breakers that provides a visual indication of a tripped condition is called ________.

a)

Visi-trip

b)

Auto-reset

c)

Thermal link

d)

Arc chute

22.

A situation where the current exceeds the safe limit for a circuit is called ________.

a)

Overcurrent Condition

b)

Short Circuit

c)

Open Circuit

d)

Underload Condition

23.

The amount of electrical power consumed by devices or systems is called ________.

a)

Load

b)

Source

c)

Resistance

d)

Capacitance

24.

Increasing the voltage level in an electrical system is called ________.

a)

Stepping-up Voltage

b)

Stepping-down Voltage

c)

Rectification

d)

Filtering

25.

A machine that converts fluid energy into mechanical energy, often used in power generation, is called a ________.

a)

Turbine

b)

Compressor

c)

Generator

d)

Pump

26.

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy is called a ________.

a)

Generator

b)

Motor

c)

Transformer

d)

Battery

27.

A fossil fuel used for generating electricity is called ________.

a)

Coal

b)

Wood

c)

Solar

d)

Wind

28.

The standard voltage levels used in electrical systems in the United States are called ________.

a)

U.S. Voltage Systems

b)

European Voltage Systems

c)

Universal Voltage Codes

d)

International Voltage Standards

29.

A set of standards for electrical installations in the United States is called ________.

a)

National Electric Code (NEC)

b)

International Building Code (IBC)

c)

Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

d)

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

30.

An organization that tests and certifies electrical products for safety is called ________.

a)

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

b)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

c)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

d)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

31.

An organization that sets standards for electrical equipment is called ________.

a)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

b)

American Medical Association (AMA)

c)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

d)

National Restaurant Association (NRA)

32.

An organization that develops fire safety standards, including electrical safety, is called ________.

a)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

b)

American Medical Association (AMA)

c)

World Health Organization (WHO)

d)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

33.

Regulations and guidelines for electrical systems in the United States are called ________.

a)

U.S. Codes and Standards

b)

International Building Regulations

c)

European Electrical Directives

d)

Canadian Safety Protocols

e)

Global Wiring Rules

34.

A formula that relates electric current to power and voltage is ________.

a)

Current = Power/Voltage

b)

Current = Voltage/Power

c)

Current = Power × Voltage

d)

Current = Voltage × Power

35.

Alternating current, where electric charge periodically reverses direction, is called ________.

a)

AC Current

b)

DC Current

c)

Static Current

d)

Direct Current

36.

A metal rod driven into the ground to provide a path for electrical current to safely dissipate is called a _________?

a)

Grounding Rod

b)

Lightning Conductor

c)

Fuse Wire

d)

Busbar

37.

A terminal bar in an electrical panel where grounding wires are connected is called a _________.

a)

Grounding Bar

b)

Bus Duct

c)

Neutral Link

d)

Contactor

38.

A screw used to connect the grounding system to the electrical panel is called a _________.

a)

Bonding Screw

b)

Machine Screw

c)

Wood Screw

d)

Sheet Metal Screw

39.

An electrical panel that houses circuit breakers and distributes electrical power is called a _________

a)

Panelboard

b)

Switchgear

c)

Transformer

d)

Junction box

40.

A device that automatically interrupts the flow of electric current in a circuit to prevent damage is called a _________.

a)

Circuit Breaker

b)

Resistor

c)

Transformer

d)

Capacitor

41.

The electrical power or signal entering a device or system is called _________.

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Feedback

d)

Load

42.

The principles of reasoning used in electrical circuits and systems is called _________.

a)

Logic

b)

Dynamics

c)

Thermodynamics

d)

Kinetics

43.

The electrical power or signal leaving a device or system is called _________.

a)

Output

b)

Input

c)

Ground

d)

Source

44.

A type of electrical system where three-phase power is distributed in a triangular configuration is called a _________

a)

Delta System

b)

Star System

c)

Ring System

d)

Mesh System

45.

A type of electrical system where three-phase power is distributed in a star configuration is called a _________.

a)

Wye System

b)

Delta System

c)

Ring Main System

d)

Radial System