40-Item Multiple-Choice Pre-Test
Subject: Electrical Installation and Maintenance (Pre-Test)
Directions: Choose the best answer. Encircle the letter of your choice.
1. What is the unit of electric current?
A. Volt
B. Ohm
C. Ampere
D. Watt
2. Which law states that voltage equals current times resistance?
A. Ohm’s Law
B. Newton’s Law
C. Faraday’s Law
D. Kirchhoff’s Law
3. What device is used to measure electrical current?
A. Voltmeter
B. Ohmmeter
C. Ammeter
D. Wattmeter
4. Which of the following is a conductor?
A. Glass
B. Plastic
C. Copper
D. Rubber
5. Resistance is measured in:
A. Volts
B. Ohms
C. Watts
D. Amperes
6. A circuit that has one path for current flow is a:
A. Parallel circuit
B. Series circuit
C. Combination circuit
D. Short circuit
7. The power formula P = VI represents:
A. Pressure
B. Resistance
C. Electrical Power
D. Magnetic field
8. The flow of electrons in a conductor is called:
A. Voltage
B. Current
C. Resistance
D. Circuit
9. What type of current is used in household wiring?
A. Direct Current
B. Static Current
C. Alternating Current
D. Pulsating Current
10. Grounding provides:
A. Faster current
B. Energy savings
C. Safety against electric shock
D. Extra voltage
11. Which particle carries a negative charge?
A. Proton
B. Neutron
C. Electron
D. Atom
12. The total resistance in a series circuit is:
A. Lower than the smallest resistor
B. Equal to the largest resistor
C. The sum of all resistances
D. Zero
13. Which component stores electrical energy?
A. Resistor
B. Diode
C. Capacitor
D. Transistor
14. What does AC stand for in electrical terms?
A. Active Circuit
B. Alternating Current
C. Applied Current
D. Analog Conduction
15. The symbol “Ω” stands for:
A. Ohm
B. Volt
C. Ampere
D. Watt
16. What tool is used to cut wires?
A. Long-nose pliers
B. Side cutting pliers
C. Screwdriver
D. Multimeter
17. Which color is typically used for grounding wires?
A. Red
B. Black
C. Green
D. Blue
18. Which of the following is a safety device?
A. Wire stripper
B. Circuit breaker
C. Screwdriver
D. Insulating tape
19. PPE stands for:
A. Personal Power Equipment
B. Professional Protective Equipment
C. Personal Protective Equipment
D. Protection Power Electrical
20. A tool used to test for live wires is a:
A. Fuse
B. Neon tester
C. Load tester
D. Amperage meter
21. What is the first thing to do before repairing an electrical device?
A. Remove the fuse
B. Disconnect the power source
C. Call a supervisor
D. Wear gloves
22. What tool is used to measure insulation resistance?
A. Clamp meter
B. Megger
C. Continuity tester
D. Frequency meter
23. Why is it important to wear rubber gloves when working on live circuits?
A. To prevent sweating
B. To look professional
C. To prevent electric shock
D. To hold tools tightly
24. Which of the following is not a hand tool?
A. Screwdriver
B. Power drill
C. Long-nose pliers
D. Wire stripper
25. Which safety practice should always be observed when working with electricity?
A. Work barefoot for better grip
B. Touch live wires to check current
C. Keep the work area dry
D. Use metal ladders for height
26. What is the standard voltage supply for residential homes in the Philippines?
A. 220V
B. 110V
C. 12V
D. 440V
27. What is the purpose of a junction box?
A. Lighting control
B. Wire splicing and protection
C. Voltage conversion
D. Heat dissipation
28. Which wiring method involves wires being placed inside conduits?
A. Open wiring
B. Surface wiring
C. Concealed conduit wiring
D. Knob-and-tube wiring
29. Where should switches generally be installed?
A. Near the ceiling
B. At arm's height
C. Below the outlet
D. Behind the door
30. A circuit diagram is useful for:
A. Painting a room
B. Wiring installation layout
C. Cost estimation
D. Voltage regulation
31. Which of the following is used to prevent overload?
A. Transformer
B. Resistor
C. Circuit breaker
D. Capacitor
32. What color of wire usually represents a “live” wire in Philippine residential
wiring?
A. Green
B. Red or black
C. Blue
D. White
33. Electrical load refers to:
A. Weight of wires
B. Number of sockets
C. Devices consuming electricity
D. Wire thickness
34. In a parallel circuit, what happens if one component is removed?
A. All devices stop
B. Circuit stops
C. Remaining components continue working
D. Circuit shorts
35. What is used to connect electrical fixtures to the main supply?
A. Junction box
B. Service drop
C. Panel board
D. Service entrance cable
36. What is the purpose of simulation software in EIM?
A. Drawing blueprints
B. Practicing installations safely
C. Increasing voltage
D. Testing wiring colors
37. A YouTube tutorial is an example of:
A. Printed material
B. Peer instruction
C. Digital instructional media
D. Analog media
38. What online platform can be used for class discussions and resource sharing?
A. Microsoft Word
B. Moodle or Google Classroom
C. Excel
D. Notepad
39. Which of the following best describes blended learning?
A. Purely digital
B. Only face-to-face
C. A mix of online and traditional methods
D. Learning via TV
40. What is a benefit of using ICT in vocational education?
A. Higher electricity bills
B. Increased lecture time
C. Enhanced student engagement
D. Manual learning only
ANSWER KEY:
1. C. Ampere
25. C. Keep the work area dry
2. A. Ohm’s Law
26. A. 220V
3. C. Ammeter
27. B. Wire splicing and protection
4. C. Copper
28. C. Concealed conduit wiring
5. B. Ohms
29. B. At arm's height
6. B. Series circuit
30. B. Wiring installation layout
7. C. Electrical Power
31. C. Circuit breaker
8. B. Current
32. B. Red or black
9. C. Alternating Current
33. C. Devices consuming electricity
10. C. Safety against electric shock
34. C. Remaining components continue
11. C. Electron working
12. C. The sum of all resistances 35. D. Service entrance cable
13. C. Capacitor 36. B. Practicing installations safely
14. B. Alternating Current 37. C. Digital instructional media
15. A. Ohm 38. B. Moodle or Google Classroom
16. B. Side cutting pliers 39. C. A mix of online and traditional
methods
17. C. Green
40. C. Enhanced student engagement
18. B. Circuit breaker
19. C. Personal Protective Equipment
20. B. Neon tester
21. B. Disconnect the power source
22. B. Megger
23. C. To prevent electric shock
24. B. Power drill