Electricity End of term quiz

What does the symbol for a cell look like in a circuit diagram?

• A zigzag line
• A rectangle
• A circle with a dot
• A long line next to a short line

In a circuit diagram, what does a straight line represent?

• A wire
• A battery
• A switch
• A resistor

What is the purpose of a circuit diagram?

• To show how components are connected
• To show the voltage
• To show the current
• To measure resistance

Which of the following is NOT a component shown in a circuit diagram?

• A person
• A battery
• A light bulb
• A switch

What does the symbol for a fuse look like in a circuit diagram?

• A triangle
• A circle
• A zigzag line
• A rectangle with a line through it

Which symbol is used to represent an open switch in a circuit diagram?

• A break in the line with a gap
• A circle with a cross inside
• A zigzag line
• A straight line

What does a battery symbol represent in a circuit diagram?

• A power source
• A switch
• A resistor
• A light bulb

Which symbol is used to represent a light bulb in a circuit diagram?

• A triangle
• Two parallel lines
• A zigzag line
• A circle with a cross inside

What does the symbol for a switch look like in a circuit diagram?

• A break in the line
• A rectangle
• A circle
• A zigzag line

Which of the following symbols represents a resistor?

• A zigzag line
• A straight line
• A circle
• A triangle