Master Electrical Concepts: Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Power

Question 1

To prevent electrical shock while working with electrical circuits, which safety measure is essential?

Accepted Answer

Use insulated tools

Answer

Touch electrical components with bare hands

Answer

Ignore warning labels on electrical equipment

Answer

Work on live circuits without testing

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of voltmeter?

Accepted Answer

Ammeter

Answer

Analog voltmeter

Answer

Digital voltmeter

Answer

Clamp meter

Question 3

Which of the following is the unit of measurement for electrical potential difference?

Accepted Answer

Volt

Answer

Ampere

Answer

Ohm

Answer

Watt

Question 4

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

Accepted Answer

Copper

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Wood

Answer

Rubber

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a circuit breaker?

Accepted Answer

To prevent electrical fires by interrupting the flow of current when it exceeds a safe level

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To regulate voltage levels in a circuit

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To measure current flow

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To store electrical energy

Question 6

Which type of wire is typically used for grounding electrical systems?

Accepted Answer

Bare copper wire without insulation

Answer

Solid copper wire with insulation

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Stranded copper wire with insulation

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Insulated copper wire without insulation

Question 7

What is the main function of a transformer in an electrical system?

Accepted Answer

To increase or decrease voltage levels

Answer

To isolate circuits from each other

Answer

To store electrical energy

Answer

To regulate current flow

Question 8

Which of the following is the recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) when working on live electrical circuits?

Accepted Answer

Rubber gloves and insulated tools

Answer

Leather gloves and safety glasses

Answer

Hard hat and earplugs

Answer

Cotton overalls and safety shoes

Question 9

Which of the following tools is NOT typically used in electrical maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Hammer

Answer

Multimeter

Answer

Wire stripper

Answer

Soldering iron

Question 10

What is the purpose of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in an electrical system?

Accepted Answer

To protect against electrical shock by detecting ground faults

Answer

To prevent short circuits

Answer

To measure voltage levels

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To isolate circuits from each other

Question 11

Which instrument is used to measure the power consumed by an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

Wattmeter

Answer

Voltmeter

Answer

Ammeter

Answer

Multimeter

Question 12

What is the SI unit of measurement for electric current?

Accepted Answer

Amperes

Answer

Ohms

Answer

Volts

Answer

Watts

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences resistance in a conductor?

Accepted Answer

Voltage

Answer

Material composition

Answer

Length

Answer

Cross-sectional area

Question 14

Calculate the power dissipated in a resistor with a resistance of 10 ohms when a current of 2 amperes flows through it.

Accepted Answer

20 watts

Answer

40 watts

Answer

100 watts

Answer

200 watts

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

To prevent overcurrent

Answer

To regulate voltage

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To store energy

Answer

To isolate components

Question 16

What is the primary function of a capacitor in an AC circuit?

Accepted Answer

To store energy

Answer

To block DC current

Answer

To regulate voltage

Answer

To limit current

Question 17

What is the fundamental difference between AC and DC current?

Accepted Answer

AC current periodically changes direction, while DC current flows in only one direction.

Answer

AC current is generated by batteries, while DC current is generated by generators.

Answer

AC current is primarily used in homes, while DC current is used in industrial applications.

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There is no significant difference between AC and DC current.

Question 18

Which tool is specifically designed to measure electrical current?

Accepted Answer

Ammeter

Answer

Multimeter

Answer

Voltmeter

Answer

Ohmmeter

Question 19

To accurately measure current in an electrical circuit using an ammeter, how should it be connected?

Accepted Answer

In series with the circuit, measuring current flowing through the circuit

Answer

In parallel with the circuit, measuring total current

Answer

In series with the circuit, measuring current through itself

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In parallel with the circuit, measuring voltage drop

Question 20

In an electrical circuit, voltage, current, and resistance are related by Ohm's Law. How can this relationship be practically applied in electrical maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Troubleshooting electrical faults by measuring voltage, current, and resistance to identify faulty components.

Accepted Answer

Calculating the power consumption of electrical devices to ensure proper sizing of electrical systems.

Accepted Answer

Designing electrical circuits to meet specific voltage, current, and resistance requirements.

Question 21

What is the SI unit of electric potential difference?

Accepted Answer

Volt

Answer

Ampere

Answer

Ohm

Answer

Watt

Question 22

Which of the following is an electrical conductor?

Accepted Answer

Copper

Answer

Glass

Answer

Rubber

Answer

Wood

Question 23

Which of the following tools is used to measure voltage?

Accepted Answer

Voltmeter

Answer

Ammeter

Answer

Ohmmeter

Answer

Wattmeter

Question 24

In a simple circuit, what is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?

Accepted Answer

Voltage is directly proportional to current and inversely proportional to resistance

Answer

Voltage is inversely proportional to current and directly proportional to resistance

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Current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance

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Current is inversely proportional to voltage and directly proportional to resistance

Question 25

What is the primary function of a transformer?

Accepted Answer

To change voltage levels

Answer

To convert AC to DC

Answer

To store electrical energy

Answer

To protect against overcurrent

Question 26

What is the main difference between series and parallel circuits?

Accepted Answer

In a series circuit, the current is the same throughout, while in a parallel circuit, the voltage is the same throughout

Answer

In a parallel circuit, the current is the same throughout, while in a series circuit, the voltage is the same throughout

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There is no difference between series and parallel circuits

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Series circuits are used for high-power applications, while parallel circuits are used for low-power applications

Question 27

What is the formula used to define Ohm's Law?

Accepted Answer

V = IR

Answer

R = VI

Answer

I = VR

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P = VI

Question 28

Which material allows electricity to flow through it easily?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Wood

Answer

Ceramic

Question 29

What does a fuse do in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

Breaks the circuit when too much current flows

Answer

Provides a continuous path for current flow

Answer

Stores electrical energy

Answer

Measures the voltage in the circuit

Question 30

Which type of circuit has only one loop for current to travel?

Accepted Answer

Series Circuit

Answer

Parallel Circuit

Answer

Combination Circuit

Answer

AC Circuit

Question 31

What is the main difference between AC and DC power?

Accepted Answer

AC changes direction while DC flows in only one direction

Answer

AC has higher voltage while DC has lower voltage

Answer

AC is used in homes while DC is used in cars

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AC is produced by batteries while DC is produced by generators

Question 32

What is the reason for grounding an electrical system?

Accepted Answer

To prevent electric shocks

Answer

To improve circuit efficiency

Answer

To reduce voltage levels

Answer

To boost signal transmission

Question 33

In AC electrical circuits, what is the primary function of capacitors?

Accepted Answer

Storing and releasing energy to maintain a stable voltage

Answer

Blocking the flow of AC current

Answer

Reducing the frequency of AC signals

Question 34

Which unit is used to measure electrical potential difference across a circuit?

Accepted Answer

Volt

Answer

Watt

Answer

Ohm

Answer

Ampere

Question 35

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

Accepted Answer

Copper

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Wood

Answer

Glass

Question 36

What is the main purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

To protect against overloads and short circuits

Answer

To measure electrical current

Answer

To control the flow of current

Answer

To store electrical energy

Question 37

What is the key difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)?

Accepted Answer

AC changes direction periodically, while DC flows in a constant direction

Answer

AC always has a higher voltage than DC

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DC is only used in batteries, while AC is used in power lines

Question 38

What is the primary function of a transformer in an electrical system?

Accepted Answer

To change voltage and current levels

Answer

To store energy

Answer

To regulate current flow

Answer

To isolate circuits

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of electrical energy?

Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels

Answer

Hydroelectric

Answer

Solar

Question 40

Which of the following is the SI unit of electric potential difference?

Accepted Answer

Volt

Answer

Ampere

Answer

Ohm

Answer

Watt

Question 41

What is the term for the flow of electric charge?

Accepted Answer

Current

Answer

Resistance

Answer

Power

Answer

Voltage

Question 42

Which of the following is the SI unit of electric current?

Accepted Answer

Ampere

Answer

Watt

Answer

Ohm

Answer

Volt

Question 43

What is the term for the opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit?

Accepted Answer

Resistance

Answer

Power

Answer

Voltage

Answer

Current

Question 44

Which of the following is the SI unit of electrical resistance?

Accepted Answer

Ohm

Answer

Ampere

Answer

Volt

Answer

Watt

Question 45

What is the term for the product of voltage and current in an electric circuit?

Accepted Answer

Power

Answer

Current

Answer

Resistance

Answer

Voltage

Question 46

Which of the following is the SI unit of electrical power?

Accepted Answer

Watt

Answer

Ohm

Answer

Volt

Answer

Ampere

Question 47

Which of the following equations correctly represents Ohm's Law?

Accepted Answer

V = IR

Answer

I = VR

Answer

R = IV

Answer

R = VI

Question 48

What is the fundamental difference between AC and DC current?

Accepted Answer

AC current periodically reverses direction, while DC current flows in only one direction.

Answer

AC current has a higher voltage than DC current.

Answer

AC current is used for lighting, while DC current is used for motors.

Question 49

What is the primary function of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

To interrupt the flow of current when it exceeds a safe level.

Answer

To regulate voltage.

Answer

To store electrical energy.

Question 50

Which of the following is the SI base unit of electric current?

Accepted Answer

Ampere

Answer

Volt

Answer

Ohm

Answer

Watt

Question 51

What electrical quantity exerts a force that drives electric current?

Accepted Answer

Voltage

Answer

Inductance

Answer

Power

Answer

Resistance

Question 52

Which of the following Ohm's Law equations correctly expresses the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R)?

Accepted Answer

V = I * R

Answer

I = V + R

Answer

R = V - I

Answer

V = R / I

Question 53

Which material is known for its high electrical conductivity?

Accepted Answer

Copper

Answer

Wood

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Rubber

Question 54

What is the SI unit of electrical power?

Accepted Answer

Watt

Answer

Ampere

Answer

Joule

Question 55

Which measuring device is specifically used to determine the electrical resistance of a component or circuit?

Accepted Answer

Ohmmeter

Answer

Voltmeter

Answer

Capacitance meter

Answer

Ammeter

Question 56

Which type of circuit is characterized by a single pathway for current to flow?

Accepted Answer

Series

Answer

Radial

Answer

Parallel

Answer

Branch

Question 57

What is the primary function of an electrical transformer?

Accepted Answer

To alter the voltage level in an AC circuit

Answer

To reduce electrical noise

Answer

To convert AC to DC

Answer

To store electrical energy

Question 58

Which safety measure is crucial when working with electricity?

Accepted Answer

Always wear insulated gloves and safety glasses

Answer

Ignore electrical hazards or warnings

Answer

Work on wet surfaces to improve conductivity

Answer

Handle electrical wires with bare hands