Basics of Electricity and Circuits Quiz

Challenge yourself with these 17 questions covering basics of electricity, circuits, Ohm's Law, and more. Test your understanding now!

#1

What is the SI unit of electric current?

Volts
Amperes
Watts
Ohms
6 answered
#2

Which component of a circuit restricts the flow of current?

Resistor
Capacitor
Inductor
Diode
6 answered
#3

What is the unit of electrical power?

Joules
Watts
Volts
Amperes
6 answered
#4

Which material is commonly used as an insulator in electrical wires?

Copper
Silver
Aluminum
Rubber
5 answered
#5

What is the formula to calculate electrical power?

P = V * I
P = V / I
P = I / V
P = V + I
5 answered
#6

Which law states that the total current entering a junction is equal to the total current leaving the junction?

Kirchhoff's Current Law
Ohm's Law
Newton's Law
Gauss's Law
5 answered
#7

What does the term 'AC' stand for in the context of electricity?

Alternating Current
Amplified Current
Alternating Charge
Amplified Charge
5 answered
#8

In a series circuit, how does the total resistance compare to individual resistances?

It is equal to the sum of individual resistances
It is always greater than individual resistances
It is always smaller than individual resistances
It is independent of individual resistances
5 answered
#9

What does 'DC' stand for in electrical circuits?

Direct Charge
Direct Current
Dynamic Charge
Dynamic Current
5 answered
#10

What is the purpose of a diode in a circuit?

To amplify signals
To store electrical energy
To control the flow of current
To regulate voltage
5 answered
#11

What is the unit of electrical resistance?

Volts
Amperes
Watts
Ohms
5 answered
#12

What happens to the total resistance in a parallel circuit as more resistors are added?

It decreases
It increases
It remains constant
It becomes zero
5 answered
#13

What is Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) used to determine?

The total voltage in a closed loop circuit
The total resistance in a circuit
The total capacitance in a circuit
The total current in a circuit
5 answered
#14

What is the resistance of a superconductor at very low temperatures?

Very high
Very low
Zero
Constant
5 answered
#15

What is the unit of electric charge?

Joules
Coulombs
Volts
Amperes
5 answered
#16

In a DC circuit, what happens to the voltage and current across a resistor connected in series?

Voltage and current are both constant
Voltage remains constant, current varies
Current remains constant, voltage varies
Voltage and current both vary
5 answered
#17

What is the unit of magnetic flux?

Hertz
Weber
Farad
Tesla
7 answered

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