Grade 7 Integrated Science – Electrical Energy Quiz

1. Which one is not a use of electricity?

Lighting
Moving power tools
Reading
Heating
Explanation:

2. Which one is not a source of electricity?

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

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

Wind power
HEP
Geothermal power
Solar power
Explanation:

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

Solar panel
Geothermal power plant
HEP
Wind power
Explanation:

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

Voltage
Electric current
Current
Charges
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.

Wire
Bulb holder
Cell holder
Switch
Explanation:

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

Switch
Bulb holder
Cell
Cell holder
Explanation:

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

Bulb
Geothermal
Voltmeter
Cell
Explanation:

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

Ammeter
Scale
Voltmeter
Microscope
Explanation:

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

Scale
Pointer
Arm
Terminals
Explanation:

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

Ammeter
Bunsen burner
Voltmeter
Microscope
Explanation:

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

Voltmeter
Scale
Ammeter
Potential difference
Explanation:

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

Potential difference
Ammeter
Handlers
Voltmeter
Explanation:

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

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

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

Transparent
Non-conductors
Opaque
Conductors
Explanation:

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

Graphites
Steel
Silver
Ceramic
Explanation:

18. Which one is a conductor of electricity?

Aluminum
Wood
Leather
Ceramic
Explanation:

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

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

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

Powering tools
Lighting
Heating
Investment
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?

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

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

Solar power
HEP
Geothermal power
Wind 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.

Electric current
Voltage
Current
Charges
Explanation:

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

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

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

Cell holder
Switch
Bulb holder
Wire
Explanation:

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

Cell holder
Bulb holder
Cell
Switch
Explanation:

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

Voltmeter
Bulb
Geothermal
Cell
Explanation:

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

Microscope
Scale
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Explanation:

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

Arm
Scale
Terminals
Pointer
Explanation:

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

Bunsen burner
Voltmeter
Microscope
Ammeter
Explanation:

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

Scale
Voltmeter
Potential difference
Ammeter
Explanation:

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

Voltmeter
Potential difference
Ammeter
Handlers
Explanation:

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

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

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

Opaque
Conductors
Non-conductors
Transparent
Explanation:

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

Steel
Graphites
Ceramic
Silver
Explanation:

38. Which one is a conductor of electricity?

Ceramic
Aluminum
Leather
Wood
Explanation:

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

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

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

Heating
Investment
Lighting
Powering tools
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?

Switch
Screwdriver
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
Ampere
Volt
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?

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?

Short Circuit
Open Circuit
Series 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
Chemical to Mechanical
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?

220V
12V
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?

Motor
Heater
Fan
Battery
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
Converts AC to DC
Stores Energy
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?

Series Circuit
Open Circuit
Parallel Circuit
Closed 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.