Components of Electrical Circuit

1. Components of
a Simple
Circuit

2. Short Quiz
Directions: Answer the
following questions. Write
only the letter of the correct
answer.

3. Short Quiz
1. Equipment will operate on either an AC
or DC power source. A Direct Current
voltage source containing two or more cells
that convert chemical energy to electrical
energy.
A. battery
B. Cell
C. Convenience Outlet

4. Short Quiz
2. An Amperes represent the maximum
continuous current it could handle
without blowing. A circuit component
used to protect an electrical circuit
from the effect of excessive current.
A. Fuse
B. Switch
C. Wire

5. Short Quiz
3. A conductor is a wire suitable for
carrying an electric current. A _____ is
either a stranded conductor or a
combination of conductors insulated
from one another.
A. Cable
B. Cord
C. Wire

6. Short Quiz
4. Switch is a device used to break an electric current
or transfer it to another conductor. What is true when
the switch is OFF?
I. When the switch is OFF the light is close.
II. When the switch is OFF the light is open.
III. When the switch is Off the circuit is open.
A. I and II only
B. II and III only
C. I and III only

7. Short Quiz
5. Whatever component or piece of
equipment is connected to a source and
draws current from a source is a load on
that source. Which of the following does
not belong to the group?
A. Appliances
B. Battery
C. Bulb

8. Index of Mastery