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Circuit Lab - Online Test 1

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The unit of electric current is the:

a)

Volt

b)

Ohm

c)

Ampere

d)

Watt

2.

According to Ohm's Law, V = IR. If voltage is 24V and resistance is 6Ω, current equals:

a)

A. 4A

b)

B. 30A

c)

C. 18A

d)

D. 144A

3.

In a series circuit, what stays the same through all components?

a)

Current

b)

Voltage

c)

Resistance

d)

Power

4.

In a parallel circuit, what stays the same across all branches?

a)

Voltage

b)

Current

c)

Resistance

d)

Power

5.

Like magnetic poles:

a)

Attract

b)

Repel

c)

Have no effect

d)

Create current

6.

A transformer requires which type of current to operate?

a)

DC

b)

AC

c)

Static

d)

Pulsed DC

7.

The purpose of a GFCI is to protect against:

a)

Overcurrent

b)

High voltage

c)

Ground faults/shock

d)

Short circuits

8.

An electric motor converts:

a)

Mechanical to electrical energy

b)

Electrical to mechanical energy

9.

A generator works on the principle discovered by:

a)

Ohm

b)

Volta

c)

Faraday

d)

Ampère

10.

The formula for electrical power is:

a)

P = V/I

b)

P = IR

c)

P = VI

d)

P = R/V

11.

What type of switch has 3 terminals and can select between two circuits?

a)

A. SPST

b)

B. SPDT

c)

C. DPST

d)

D. DPDT

12.

Coulomb's Law describes the force between:

a)

Magnets

b)

Electric charges

c)

Currents

d)

Capacitors

13.

According to Coulomb's Law, if distance between charges doubles, force becomes:

a)

2× stronger

b)

2× weaker

c)

4× stronger

d)

4× weaker

14.

The unit of resistance is named after:

a)

Ampère

b)

Faraday

c)

Ohm

d)

Tesla

15.

AC is preferred for long-distance power transmission because:

a)

It's safer

b)

Voltage can be easily transformed

c)

It travels faster

d)

It uses less wire

16.

What is the formula for Ohm's Law?

a)

IR, I*R, IxR, I x R, I × R

b)

V = I/R

c)

P = IV

d)

R = V/I

e)

V = IR

17.

What unit is named after Alessandro Volta?

a)

Volt, volt, V, volts, Volts

b)

Ampere, amp, A, amps, Amps

c)

Ohm, ohm, Ω, ohms, Ohms

d)

Watt, watt, W, watts, Watts

18.

In a parallel circuit with two resistors, total resistance equals R₁ × R₂ divided by what?

a)

R₁ + R₂

b)

R₁ - R₂

c)

R₁ × R₂

d)

R₁ ÷ R₂

19.

What type of trip mechanism in a circuit breaker protects against short circuits?

a)

magnetic

b)

thermal

c)

hydraulic

d)

mechanical

20.

Faraday discovered that a CHANGING magnetic field induces what in a coil?

a)

voltage (EMF)

b)

heat

c)

light

d)

sound

21.

What scientist invented the first battery (voltaic pile)?

a)

Volta

b)

Edison

c)

Faraday

d)

Tesla

22.

Energy = Power × _____ Fill in the blank.

a)

Time

b)

Speed

c)

Distance

d)

Force

23.

Q24. The right-hand rule for a solenoid: fingers curl with current, thumb points to which pole?

a)

North pole

b)

South pole

c)

East pole

d)

West pole

24.

Q25. The device that uses an electromagnet to control a high-power circuit with a low-power signal is called:

a)

Relay

b)

Transformer

c)

Resistor

d)

Capacitor

25.

Kirchhoff's Current Law states that current entering a junction equals current leaving.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

DC current changes direction periodically.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

A capacitor stores energy in a magnetic field.

a)

True

b)

False (It's an electric field)

28.

Nikola Tesla promoted AC power systems.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

In parallel circuits, if one component fails, all components stop working.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

The thermal trip mechanism in a circuit breaker responds to sustained overloads.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Michael Faraday had extensive formal education in mathematics.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

A DPDT switch has 6 terminals.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Increasing the number of turns on an electromagnet decreases its strength.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Ohm's Law was immediately accepted when first published in 1827.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

A circuit has a 12V battery and a 4Ω resistor. Calculate the current in Amps. (Just type the number)

a)

3

b)

1

c)

6

d)

0.5

36.

A device uses 60W of power for 5 hours. Calculate energy consumed in Watt-hours.

a)

300

b)

120

c)

12

d)

65

37.

Two resistors (6Ω and 12Ω) are in parallel. Calculate the equivalent resistance in Ohms.

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

18

38.

Three resistors (10Ω, 20Ω, 30Ω) are in series. Calculate total resistance in Ohms.

a)

60

b)

10

c)

30

d)

50

39.

A 100W light bulb runs for 10 hours. If electricity costs $0.10 per kWh, what is the cost in dollars?

a)

0.10 (or 0.1)

b)

1.00

c)

0.50

d)

0.20

40.

Using P = I²R, if current is 5A and resistance is 8Ω, calculate power in Watts.

a)

200

b)

40

c)

320

d)

80

41.

A transformer has 200 turns on the primary and 50 turns on the secondary. If input voltage is 120V, what is output voltage?

a)

30

b)

60

c)

15

d)

50

42.

Using V = IR, if current is 2.5A and resistance is 20Ω, calculate voltage in Volts.

a)

50

b)

25

c)

40

d)

100

43.

Match each scientist to their contribution: Invented the electric battery (voltaic pile)

a)

Coulomb

b)

Ampère

c)

Volta

d)

Kirchhoff

e)

Faraday

44.

Match each scientist to their contribution: Discovered electromagnetic induction

a)

Ampère

b)

Kirchhoff

c)

Ohm

d)

Faraday

e)

Coulomb

45.

Match each scientist to their contribution: Formulated V = IR

a)

Coulomb

b)

Ampère

c)

Kirchhoff

d)

Ohm

e)

Faraday

46.

Fill in the blank: ________ developed AC power systems and induction motor.

a)

Tesla

b)

Edison

c)

Faraday

d)

Newton

47.

Fill in the blank: ________ created circuit laws (KCL and KVL).

a)

Kirchhoff

b)

Ohm

c)

Faraday

d)

Tesla

48.

Fill in the blank: ________ quantified electric force (inverse square law).

a)

Coulomb

b)

Newton

c)

Faraday

d)

Ampere

49.

Fill in the blank: ________ discovered relationship between electricity and magnetism in current-carrying wires.

a)

Ampère

b)

Faraday

c)

Newton

d)

Ohm

50.

A relay is used to control a 120V motor with a 5V control signal. Why can't the 5V signal directly control the motor, and how does the relay solve this problem?

a)

The 5V signal cannot directly control the motor because it cannot handle the high voltage and current required; the relay acts as a switch that allows the low voltage signal to control the high voltage motor safely.

b)

The 5V signal can directly control the motor, but the relay is used to increase the speed of the motor.

c)

The relay is used only to reduce the voltage from 120V to 5V for the motor.

d)

The 5V signal is used to power the motor directly, and the relay is not necessary.

51.

Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between a step-up and step-down transformer, including coil turns, current and voltage relationship, and a real-world application?

a)

A step-up transformer has more turns on the secondary coil, increases voltage and decreases current, and is used in power transmission lines.

b)

A step-down transformer has more turns on the secondary coil, increases voltage and decreases current, and is used in mobile phone chargers.

c)

A step-up transformer has fewer turns on the secondary coil, decreases voltage and increases current, and is used in doorbell circuits.

d)

A step-down transformer has more turns on the secondary coil, increases voltage and decreases current, and is used in power transmission lines.

52.

You need to wire three LEDs (each requiring 2V, 20mA) to a 9V battery. Which configuration should you use, what value resistor(s) would you need, and how do you calculate it?

a)

Wire the LEDs in parallel, use a 175Ω resistor for each LED, calculated as (9V-2V)/0.02A = 350Ω, but for three LEDs in parallel, use 175Ω per branch.

b)

Wire the LEDs in series, use a single 350Ω resistor, calculated as (9V-6V)/0.02A = 150Ω.

c)

Wire the LEDs in parallel, use a single 350Ω resistor for all LEDs, calculated as (9V-2V)/0.06A = 116.7Ω.

d)

Wire the LEDs in series, use a 175Ω resistor for each LED, calculated as (9V-2V)/0.02A = 350Ω.

53.

Q54. Which of the following correctly compares fuses and circuit breakers? A) Both protect circuits from overcurrent; fuses must be replaced after operation, while circuit breakers can be reset; fuses are preferred in low-cost, single-use applications; circuit breakers are preferred where frequent resetting is needed. B) Both are used for lighting; fuses can be reset, circuit breakers cannot; fuses are preferred in high-voltage systems; circuit breakers are preferred in disposable devices. C) Both increase current flow; fuses are more expensive than circuit breakers; fuses are preferred in computers; circuit breakers are preferred in toys. D) Both are used for heating; fuses can be reused, circuit breakers cannot; fuses are preferred in large factories; circuit breakers are preferred in batteries.

a)

A) Both protect circuits from overcurrent; fuses must be replaced after operation, while circuit breakers can be reset; fuses are preferred in low-cost, single-use applications; circuit breakers are preferred where frequent resetting is needed.

b)

B) Both are used for lighting; fuses can be reset, circuit breakers cannot; fuses are preferred in high-voltage systems; circuit breakers are preferred in disposable devices.

c)

C) Both increase current flow; fuses are more expensive than circuit breakers; fuses are preferred in computers; circuit breakers are preferred in toys.

d)

D) Both are used for heating; fuses can be reused, circuit breakers cannot; fuses are preferred in large factories; circuit breakers are preferred in batteries.

54.

The "War of Currents" was a rivalry between which two main figures?

a)

Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla

b)

Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell

c)

Nikola Tesla and Michael Faraday

d)

James Watt and Nikola Tesla

55.

What did each promote?

a)

Their own beliefs or ideas

b)

Economic growth

c)

Military expansion

d)

Environmental protection

56.

Who won and why?

a)

Team A won because they scored the most points.

b)

Team B won because they played better defense.

c)

Team C won because they had more possession.

d)

Team D won because they made fewer mistakes.

57.

How does this affect your daily life today?

a)

It influences my daily routines and decisions.

b)

It has no impact on my daily life.

c)

It only affects my weekends.

d)

It makes my life more difficult every day.

58.

What is the percentage range for grade C?

a)

70-79%

b)

60-69%

c)

80-89%

d)

50-59%

59.

What is the percentage range for grade D?

a)

60-69%

b)

70-79%

c)

50-59%

d)

80-89%

60.

What is the percentage for grade F?

a)

Below 61%

b)

61% - 70%

c)

71% - 80%

d)

Above 80%

61.

What is the value of the total resistance in the shown circuit ?

a)

7 Ohm

b)

15 Ohm

c)

12 Ohm

d)

9 Ohm

62.



(a)  

63.
a)
A2 = A3
b)
A2 + A3 = A1
c)
A1 + A2 = A3
d)
A4 = A2 - A3
64.

Using the triangle shown, calculate the voltage in the circuit when their is 4 amps of current and the resistance is 3 ohms

a)

12

b)

10

c)

24

d)

14

65.

Rohan is setting up a small electric circuit for his science project. The circuit has a resistance of 5 Ω and a current of 2 A. What is the Voltage of the circuit?

a)

25 V

b)

10 V

c)

2.5 V

d)

0.4 V

66.

This circuit has a 12 volt battery and the resistor is 4 ohms. How many amps are running through the circuit?

a)

3 amps

b)

48 amps

c)

16 amps

d)

8 amps

67.

What causes electric current?

a)

static electric charge

b)

moving electric charge

c)

electric shock

d)

metal objects