Electrical Load Calculations and Circuit Protection Quiz

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#1

What is the formula to calculate electrical power?

Power = Voltage / Current
Power = Voltage * Current
Power = Current / Voltage
Power = Voltage + Current
#2

What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

To regulate voltage
To increase current
To protect against overcurrent
To amplify power
#3

In a series circuit, what happens to the total resistance as more resistors are added?

It increases
It decreases
It remains the same
It depends on the values of the resistors
#4

What is the standard voltage level for most household electrical systems in the United States?

110 volts
220 volts
240 volts
120 volts
#5

What is the unit of measurement for electrical current?

Volt (V)
Ohm (Ω)
Ampere (A)
Watt (W)
#6

Which type of electrical circuit has multiple paths for current to flow?

Series circuit
Parallel circuit
Combination circuit
Sequential circuit
#7

What is the unit of electrical resistance?

Ampere (A)
Volt (V)
Ohm (Ω)
Watt (W)
#8

What is the purpose of a circuit breaker?

To regulate voltage
To increase current
To protect against overcurrent
To amplify power
#9

What is the purpose of a transformer in an electrical system?

To regulate voltage
To increase current
To convert DC to AC
To amplify power
#10

What is the primary function of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)?

To protect against short circuits
To protect against ground faults
To regulate voltage
To increase current
#11

What is the purpose of a surge protector in an electrical system?

To regulate voltage
To protect against voltage spikes
To increase current
To amplify power
#12

What is the purpose of a diode in an electrical circuit?

To regulate voltage
To control current direction
To amplify power
To increase resistance
#13

What does the term 'kVA' stand for in electrical engineering?

Kilowatt-Voltage Alternating
Kilovolt-Ampere
Kilowatt-Ampere
Kilovolt-Alternating Current
#14

What is the purpose of a rectifier in an electrical circuit?

To convert AC to DC
To convert DC to AC
To regulate voltage
To increase current
#15

What is the function of an inductor in an electrical circuit?

To store electrical energy
To resist the flow of current
To regulate voltage
To increase current
#16

What is the purpose of a surge arrester in an electrical system?

To protect against overcurrent
To regulate voltage
To protect against voltage spikes
To increase current
#17

What does the term 'RMS' stand for in electrical engineering?

Root Mean Square
Real-time Measurement System
Reactive Magnetic Shielding
Resonant Magnetic Sensing
#18

What is the purpose of a shunt resistor in an ammeter?

To measure voltage
To measure current
To vary resistance
To amplify power

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