Quiz 1.1: Basic Electrical Terminology

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In Quiz 1.1 covering Basic Electrical Terminology, there are 16 multiple-choice questions. Each question may have multiple correct answers but only the MOST correct answer will be accepted. This is a pass-fail quiz and you must answer 80% of the questions correctly to pass.

This quiz should be taken "closed-book" for ultimate comprehension of the topics discussed. You can take the quiz as many times as you wish.

What is a Watt?

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A quantity of power

A unit of amperage

A unit of resistance

A unit of voltage

Which of the following devices is most likely rated in watts?

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Cell Phone

Battery

Lightbulb

USB outlet

What is a watt-hour?

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A unit of power

A unit of energy storage

A unit of resistance

A unit of voltage

How are watt-hours related to powering loads?

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By generating power

By storing power

By using power over time

By recharging batteries

How do watt-hours relate to power storage?

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By generating power

By storing power to be used over time

By using voltage over time

By recharging batteries

If you have a 100W solar panel that produces power for 30 minutes - how many watt hours have you generated?

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100Wh

50Wh

30Wh

300Wh

What are Volts?

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A unit of power

A unit of energy storage

A unit of resistance

The unit for how ‘hard’ power is pushed

What is the unit for measuring resistance in a circuit?

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Amps

Watts

Volts

Ohms

What material is commonly used to make wires for carrying electricity?

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Silver

Gold

Copper

Aluminum

What are Amps?

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The unit for how much power is moving through a circuit while understanding its voltage

The unit for how hard wattage is being pushed

The unit for how much power is stored in a battery

The unit for how much resistance is in a circuit

Why are amps important in determining wire size?

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To generate power

To store power

To measure resistance

To determine current flow

What is an Amp-Hour?

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A unit of power

A unit of energy storage

A unit of resistance

A unit of current flow

How are amp-hours and watt-hours related?

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They are both based on OHMs

They are unrelated

Amp-hours measure voltage, watt-hours measure current

They both measure power over time

What do AC and DC stand for?

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Alternating Current and Direct Current

Amps and Ohms

Alternating Charge and Direct Charge

Ampere Current and Direct Charge

Which type of current comes from a battery and is common for 12V devices?

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OHM

VAC

What does VDC most accurately stand for?

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Volts of Alternating Current

Volts of Direct Current

Voltage of Direct Control

Voltage and Alternating Current

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