Module 5 Review 1

1. Voltage is a measure of what?

a. How much power is available in a circuit

b. How much voltage is passing through a circuit
c. Potential difference between two points in a circuit
d. Potential amperage between two points in a circuit

2. An electrical circuit consists of …

a. A load, conductor, switch and power source

b. A load, conductor, switch and a wire
c. A wire, load, power source, 120V breaker
d. A wire, conductor, 120V breaker and a fuse

3. The best way to avoid electric shock to your person is…

a. Always work with a partner

b. Check by quickly touching the Live and Neutral conductors
c. Wear gloves as protection against shock
d. Confirm appliance is in a zero mechanical state

4. Electrical shock occurs when…

a. A persons body adds resistance to a circuit

b. A person touches the ground wire of a live circuit
c. A person touches the neutral leg of a live circuit
d. A person becomes part of an active electrical circuit

5. The electricity that is used in our industry that gas technicians are exposed to
daily are:

a. Not dangerous and should not be worried about

b. Are dangerous and caution should always be used
c. Are moderately dangerous and there is no need to protect ones self
d. Have no potential danger associated

6. A wire installed in a circuit is also known as a:

a. Convector
b. Radiator
c. Moderator
d. Conductor
7. With #14AWG wire, what size breaker would be installed?

a. 12amp
b. 24amp
c. 120amp
d. 15amp

8. If working with electrical or around electrical conductors, what is the

preferred material your ladder should be constructed with?

a. Plastic
b. Metal
c. Aluminum
d. Fiberglass

9. What should be your first concern when assisting a shock victim?

a. De-energizing the power source

b. Calling 911
c. Your personal safety
d. Grabbing your co worker

10. What type of object should be used to remove a co worker from an energized
source?

a. A non conductive object

b. A metal pole
c. An aluminum pole
d. A conductive object

11. When the victim is removed from the power source, what steps should be
taken immediately?

a. Do not touch the victim until paramedics arrive

b. Start CPR
c. Listen for heartbeat and breathing
d. Both C and B

12. The purpose of a ground in a circuit is to:

a. Allow voltage to be stored for later

b. Allow power to flow to a load
c. Allow Amperage to build in the circuit
d. Allow stray current to have a safe path to ground
13. A plugged in power tool that has no third prong or ground on the plug must
be :

a. Approved by TSSA
b. Double Insulated
c. Double Conducted
d. Approved by ESA

14. What does GFCI stand for?

a. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

b. Ground Failure Circuit Interface
c. Ground Fault Electricity Interrupter
d. Ground Failure Circuitry Identifier

15. What happens if the current in the circuit becomes greater than the capacity
of the breaker or fuse servicing it?

a. It opens the circuit

b. It allows voltage to flow as necessary
c. It closes the circuit
d. Shuts off power to all branches in the house

16. A breaker will open a circuit based on the ___________ of the conductor

a. Length
b. Width
c. Temperature
d. Pressure

17. What is best practice when working with an appliance that needs electricity
to function

a. Work on the appliance live

b. Turn Appliance power off
c. Lock Out and Tag appliance so nobody energizes
d. Keep touching conductors to ensure no power is available

18. When using power tools, they should always be properly _________
a. Charged
b. Neutralized
c. Stored
d. Grounded

19. You should always examine extension cords for _______ before using.
a. Wire gauge
 b. Wire damage
c. Wire thickness
d. Wire length

20. If working in an electrical box that is known to have live conductors, why should
you only use on hand?
a. To avoid getting a shock
b. To make sure you have a free hand available to hold the flashlight
c. To avoid having current passing past or near your heart
d. None of the above

21. If possible, you should try and perform repairs to electrical systems with the
equipment
a. Energized
b. In a Mechanical State
c. Taken apart
d. De-Energized

22. What is the main difference between a fuse and a breaker?

a. You can reset a fuse
b. You always have to replace a breaker
c. Fuses are mostly disposable and breakers are re-settable
d. Fuses are mostly re-settable and breakers are disposable

23. Why is it important to also tag a piece of equipment as well as locking it out?
a. To provide information on the equipment operation
b. To provide information to people who may want to energize the equipment
c. To direct technicians with electrical information
d. To give information on voltages and amp rating

24. Why is it important to NOT wear jewelry when working with electrical circuits?
a. Jewelry is a good conductor
b. Jewelry is a power source
c. Jewelry is a good insulator
d. Both a and c

25. What is the difference between a neutral wire and a ground wire in a circuit?
a. Ground is a normally current carrying conductor
b. Neutral is not a normally current carrying conductor
c. Hot is not a normally current carrying conductor
d. Neutral is a normally current conductor, and ground is not
 26. Why is it important to have hand tools with insulated handles on them?
a. To provide a path of electrons into your body
b. To allow you to have a better feel for the amount of voltage being provided
c. To provide protection to the technician against electrical shock
d. To make the grip of the tool more comfortable

27. Why is it important to have well insulated footwear while working with electrical
circuits?
a. They provide a good path for electrons to make it to ground
b. They provide a good insulation and a resistive path to ground
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above

28. To discharge a capacitor what method is best practice?

a. Use your hand, as it’s the best way to tell if it is completely discharged
b. Use your multi-meter set to ohms
c. Use an approved manometer set to inches of water column
d. Use a 20,000ohm – 4 watt resister to discharge the capacitors

29. The most common circuit protection devices used in homes are

a. Fuses and Conductors

b. Conductors and Breakers
c. Breakers and Switches
d. Breakers and Fuses

30. If there is NO third prong on a wall receptacle, this means…

a. No Ground is present
b. No Neutral is present
c. No Hot wire is present
d. No Conductor is present

31. When is it acceptable to install a breaker into a panel?

a. When it’s specifically for the appliance you are installing

b. When the customer pays an additional fee
c. When the breaker being installed is 15 amps or less
d. When you’re a licensed electrician, and are qualified to do so

32. The term EMF has the same meaning as?

a. Resistance
b. Amperage
c. Voltage
d. Wattage

33. Intensity in an electrical circuit is measured in?

a. Amperage
b. Voltage
c. Ohms
d. Watts

34. An electric shock you receive by touching a piece of metal after walking on a carpet
is a good example of?

a. Static discharge
b. Source of ignition
c. Arcing
d. All of the above

35. Always perform repairs with the appliance

a. Powered on
b. In an energized state, if possible
c. Switched off
d. In a de-energized state, if possible

36. You are more likely to be shocked in conditions that are?

a. Dry
b. Rainy
c. Sunny
d. Dark

37. If current were to pass through or close to your heart, what may occur?

a. Ventricular fibrillation
b. Fluttering of your heart
c. Loss of blood flow to essential organs
d. All of the above

38. One of the big lessons learned in this unit are?

a. Very small electrical current can be deadly

b. Low voltages cannot hurt you
c. Electrical equipment of any size must be treated with respect
d. Both A and C

39. Ladders that are constructed of aluminum are good examples of?

a. Conductors
b. Insulators
c. Capacitors
d. Loads

40. If the victim of shock is near live wires, why must you be cautious?

a. The victim may have a high resistance

b. The wires may be de-energized
c. There may be a surplus of protons
d. There may be the risk of arcing