Grade 7 Integrated Science – Electrical Energy Quiz

1. Which one is not a use of electricity?

Heating
Moving power tools
Reading
Lighting
Explanation:

2. Which one is not a source of electricity?

Geothermal power
Solar power
Candle
Hydro-electric power.
Explanation:

3. A............ produces electricity when sunlight falls on it.

Wind power
Solar power
Geothermal power
HEP
Explanation:

4. A........... has a large generator that is driven by steam.

Wind power
Solar panel
HEP
Geothermal power plant
Explanation:

5. .......is the movement of electricity from one point to another through an electric circuit.

Voltage
Charges
Electric current
Current
Explanation:

6. Circuit is complete when.........

The connection is complete
The connection is incomplete
The bulb does not light
There is no power
Explanation:

7. A........holds the bulb and make it easier to connect wires to the bulb.

Wire
Bulb holder
Cell holder
Switch
Explanation:

8. A......is used for allowing current to flow.

Bulb holder
Cell
Switch
Cell holder
Explanation:

9. Which of the following is not a part of a simple electric circuit?

Cell
Bulb
Voltmeter
Geothermal
Explanation:

10. Which device is used to measure electrical current flowing through a circuit?

Voltmeter
Scale
Microscope
Ammeter
Explanation:

11. The following are parts of an ammeter.Which one is not?

Arm
Terminals
Scale
Pointer
Explanation:

12. A......... is a device used to measure potential difference across a source of electricity in a circuit.

Bunsen burner
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Microscope
Explanation:

13. A ..... is always connected across the cells.

Ammeter
Scale
Potential difference
Voltmeter
Explanation:

14. An........ is always connected along the wire.

Handlers
Potential difference
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Explanation:

15. Some materials allow electricity to pass through them.These materials are called.......

Passing materials
Non-passing materials
Conductors
Non-conductors
Explanation:

16. Other materials do not allow electricity to pass through them.These materials are called ?

Opaque
Conductors
Transparent
Non-conductors
Explanation:

17. Which of the following is a non-conductor of electricity?

Silver
Ceramic
Steel
Graphites
Explanation:

18. Which one is a conductor of electricity?

Leather
Wood
Aluminum
Ceramic
Explanation:

19. Which one is not a safety measures when handling electrical appliances?

Never touch electric equipment with wet hands .
Never connect appliances with bare electric wires .
Overloading sockets .
Never put sticks into a socket.
Explanation:

20. The following are uses of electricity in everyday life.Which one is not ?

Lighting
Heating
Investment
Powering tools
Explanation:

21. Which one is not a use of electricity?

Lighting
Moving power tools
Heating
Reading
Explanation:

22. Which one is not a source of electricity?

Candle
Hydro-electric power.
Geothermal power
Solar power
Explanation:

23. A............ produces electricity when sunlight falls on it.

HEP
Solar power
Geothermal power
Wind power
Explanation:

24. A........... has a large generator that is driven by steam.

Solar panel
Wind power
HEP
Geothermal power plant
Explanation:

25. .......is the movement of electricity from one point to another through an electric circuit.

Electric current
Voltage
Current
Charges
Explanation:

26. Circuit is complete when.........

There is no power
The connection is complete
The connection is incomplete
The bulb does not light
Explanation:

27. A........holds the bulb and make it easier to connect wires to the bulb.

Cell holder
Switch
Wire
Bulb holder
Explanation:

28. A......is used for allowing current to flow.

Cell holder
Bulb holder
Switch
Cell
Explanation:

29. Which of the following is not a part of a simple electric circuit?

Cell
Voltmeter
Bulb
Geothermal
Explanation:

30. Which device is used to measure electrical current flowing through a circuit?

Scale
Microscope
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Explanation:

31. The following are parts of an ammeter.Which one is not?

Pointer
Arm
Terminals
Scale
Explanation:

32. A......... is a device used to measure potential difference across a source of electricity in a circuit.

Microscope
Bunsen burner
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Explanation:

33. A ..... is always connected across the cells.

Scale
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Potential difference
Explanation:

34. An........ is always connected along the wire.

Ammeter
Voltmeter
Potential difference
Handlers
Explanation:

35. Some materials allow electricity to pass through them.These materials are called.......

Non-passing materials
Conductors
Passing materials
Non-conductors
Explanation:

36. Other materials do not allow electricity to pass through them.These materials are called ?

Opaque
Transparent
Conductors
Non-conductors
Explanation:

37. Which of the following is a non-conductor of electricity?

Steel
Ceramic
Silver
Graphites
Explanation:

38. Which one is a conductor of electricity?

Leather
Wood
Aluminum
Ceramic
Explanation:

39. Which one is not a safety measures when handling electrical appliances?

Never connect appliances with bare electric wires .
Never touch electric equipment with wet hands .
Never put sticks into a socket.
Overloading sockets .
Explanation:

40. The following are uses of electricity in everyday life.Which one is not ?

Powering tools
Heating
Lighting
Investment
Explanation:

41. Which of the following is a renewable source of electrical energy?

Coal
Hydroelectric
Solar
Natural Gas
Explanation:

Solar energy is a renewable source as it comes from the sun's rays which are inexhaustible.

42. Which of the following devices is used to control the flow of electrical current?

Screwdriver
Switch
Hammer
Pliers
Explanation:

A switch is a device used to control the flow of electrical current by opening and closing a circuit.

43. What is the SI unit of electrical energy?

Watt
Joule
Ampere
Volt
Explanation:

The Joule is the SI unit of electrical energy, representing the amount of energy transferred by one coulomb of charge.

44. Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

Rubber
Copper
Plastic
Wood
Explanation:

Copper is a good conductor of electricity due to its low resistivity, making it ideal for transmitting electrical energy.

45. What type of circuit has only one path for the flow of electric current?

Series Circuit
Parallel Circuit
Open Circuit
Short Circuit
Explanation:

A series circuit has only one path for the flow of electric current, connecting the components one after the other.

46. Which of the following energy transformations occurs in a light bulb?

Electrical to Heat
Chemical to Mechanical
Mechanical to Electrical
Light to Sound
Explanation:

In a light bulb, electrical energy is transformed into heat and light energy, resulting in illumination.

47. What is the voltage of a standard household electrical outlet in Kenya?

12V
220V
440V
120V
Explanation:

The standard voltage of a household electrical outlet in Kenya is 220V, providing power to appliances and devices.

48. Which of the following components converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?

Fan
Battery
Heater
Motor
Explanation:

A motor is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, used in various applications such as driving machinery.

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

Regulates Voltage
Controls Current
Stores Energy
Converts AC to DC
Explanation:

A transformer is used to regulate voltage levels in an electrical system, stepping it up or down for transmission and distribution.

50. In which type of circuit, if one component fails, the other components continue to work?

Closed Circuit
Open Circuit
Parallel Circuit
Series Circuit
Explanation:

In a parallel circuit, each component has its own path for current flow, so if one component fails, the others can still operate independently.