Grade 7 Integrated Science – Electrical Energy Quiz

1. Which one is not a use of electricity?

Reading
Moving power tools
Heating
Lighting
Explanation:

2. Which one is not a source of electricity?

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

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

Geothermal power
Wind power
Solar power
HEP
Explanation:

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

Geothermal power plant
Wind power
Solar panel
HEP
Explanation:

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

Charges
Voltage
Current
Electric current
Explanation:

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

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

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

Bulb holder
Cell holder
Wire
Switch
Explanation:

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

Cell holder
Bulb holder
Cell
Switch
Explanation:

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

Voltmeter
Bulb
Geothermal
Cell
Explanation:

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

Ammeter
Microscope
Voltmeter
Scale
Explanation:

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

Arm
Pointer
Scale
Terminals
Explanation:

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

Voltmeter
Bunsen burner
Ammeter
Microscope
Explanation:

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

Scale
Ammeter
Potential difference
Voltmeter
Explanation:

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

Potential difference
Handlers
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Explanation:

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

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

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

Non-conductors
Transparent
Opaque
Conductors
Explanation:

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

Ceramic
Steel
Silver
Graphites
Explanation:

18. Which one is a conductor of electricity?

Wood
Leather
Ceramic
Aluminum
Explanation:

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

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

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

Heating
Powering tools
Investment
Lighting
Explanation:

21. Which one is not a use of electricity?

Heating
Lighting
Reading
Moving power tools
Explanation:

22. Which one is not a source of electricity?

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

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

Wind power
HEP
Solar power
Geothermal power
Explanation:

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

Wind power
Solar panel
Geothermal power plant
HEP
Explanation:

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

Current
Charges
Voltage
Electric current
Explanation:

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

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

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

Cell holder
Wire
Bulb holder
Switch
Explanation:

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

Switch
Cell
Bulb holder
Cell holder
Explanation:

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

Geothermal
Voltmeter
Cell
Bulb
Explanation:

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

Microscope
Voltmeter
Scale
Ammeter
Explanation:

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

Scale
Pointer
Arm
Terminals
Explanation:

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

Voltmeter
Ammeter
Microscope
Bunsen burner
Explanation:

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

Potential difference
Ammeter
Scale
Voltmeter
Explanation:

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

Handlers
Potential difference
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Explanation:

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

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

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

Non-conductors
Opaque
Transparent
Conductors
Explanation:

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

Steel
Silver
Graphites
Ceramic
Explanation:

38. Which one is a conductor of electricity?

Ceramic
Leather
Aluminum
Wood
Explanation:

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

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

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

Powering tools
Lighting
Investment
Heating
Explanation:

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

Hydroelectric
Solar
Natural Gas
Coal
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?

Pliers
Hammer
Screwdriver
Switch
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
Volt
Ampere
Joule
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?

Copper
Rubber
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?

Open Circuit
Series Circuit
Short Circuit
Parallel 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?

Mechanical to Electrical
Electrical to Heat
Light to Sound
Chemical to Mechanical
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
440V
220V
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?

Battery
Fan
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?

Controls Current
Stores Energy
Regulates Voltage
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?

Open Circuit
Closed 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.