Basic Science and Technology Quiz

What is electricity measured in?

• Watts and Kilowatts

• Volts and Ohms

• Amperes and Volts

• Ohms and Amperes

Which instrument measures electric current?

• Ammeter

• Multimeter

• Voltmeter

• Ohmmeter

What does a voltmeter measure?

• Voltage

• Current

• Power

• Resistance

What is the unit of measurement for power?

• Volt

• Watt

• Ohm

• Ampere

How many watts are in one kilowatt?

• 500

• 1000

• 2000

• 1500

What is a danger of electricity?

• Electrocution

• Enhanced safety

• Increased efficiency

• Improved performance

What should you never do with a plug?

• Leave it plugged in

• Insert it into an outlet

• Pull it out by its cord

• Use it around water

What is the purpose of a multimeter?

• To measure current, voltage, and resistance

• To measure only current

• To measure only voltage

• To measure only resistance

What is the conversion of 2000 watts to kilowatts?

• 1 kW

• 2 kW

• 0.5 kW

• 3 kW

Which of the following is a safety rule for electricity?

• Ignore electrical outlets

• Use cords around water

• Install electrical warning signs

• Climb on power poles