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Automotive Electrical Basics

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Alternator

a)

A device that generates electricity to recharge battery and power electrical systems

b)

A component that stores electrical energy for later use

c)

A mechanism that converts mechanical energy into thermal energy

d)

A system that regulates the flow of electricity in a circuit

2.

True/False: A relay allows a low-current circuit to control a high-current circuit

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Sometimes

d)

Never

3.

Bulb (lamp)

a)

converting electrical energy into light in vehicle lighting systems

b)

storing electrical energy for later use

c)

regulating the flow of electrical current

d)

transforming light energy into electrical energy

4.

Wiring harness

a)

bundle of wires connecting electrical components throughout vehicle

b)

a type of electrical connector used in vehicles

c)

a protective casing for electrical wires

d)

a tool used for cutting wires

5.

Earth (ground) connection

a)

return path for electric current, essential for circuit completion

b)

a type of electrical insulation

c)

a method for increasing voltage

d)

a way to store electrical energy

6.

True/False: Fuses are designed to increase current flow in a circuit

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Fuses are designed to regulate voltage

d)

Fuses are designed to decrease current flow

7.

Relay

a)

operated switch used to control high-current circuits

b)

a device that stores electrical energy

c)

a type of battery used in circuits

d)

a component that amplifies signals

8.

Ohm’s Law

a)

@@V = I \times R@@ (Voltage = Current × Resistance)

b)

@@V = I + R@@ (Voltage = Current + Resistance)

c)

@@V = I / R@@ (Voltage = Current ÷ Resistance)

d)

@@V = I - R@@ (Voltage = Current - Resistance)

9.

Battery

a)

provides electrical energy for starting and running vehicle systems

b)

stores fuel for the engine

c)

controls the vehicle's navigation system

d)

regulates tire pressure

10.

True/False: The battery is recharged by the alternator while the engine is running

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only when the car is idle

d)

Only during the night

11.

Multimeter

a)

used to measure voltage, current, and resistance in automotive circuits

b)

a tool for measuring temperature in engines

c)

a device for checking tire pressure

d)

an instrument for testing fuel efficiency

12.

Fuse

a)

device that protects circuits by breaking connection if current is too high

b)

a type of electrical connector

c)

a device that amplifies electrical signals

d)

a safety switch that prevents overloads

13.

Circuit breaker

a)

device protecting electrical circuits from overload

b)

a tool for measuring electrical current

c)

a type of electrical connector

d)

a device for increasing voltage

14.

Starter motor

a)

motor that turns engine over to start vehicle

b)

a device that charges the battery

c)

a component that regulates fuel flow

d)

a mechanism for cooling the engine

15.

Automotive electrical system

a)

A system of components supplying and controlling electricity in vehicles

b)

A type of fuel used in vehicles

c)

A method for improving vehicle aerodynamics

d)

A technology for enhancing vehicle safety features