Building Utilities 2 Mod 1

Question 1

science dealing with the
phenomena from the existence and
interaction of electric charges

Answer 1

Electricity

Question 2

In ___, A _______ philosopher named _______discovered static energy by
rubbing amber with silk

Answer 2

600BC; Greek; Thales
Miletus

Question 3

One of the pioneers in the study of
electricity and magnetism, Termed the word “electricity” from the greek word “electron” which means amber

Answer 3

William Gilbert

Question 4

Connected electricity and lightning
(claimed that lightning
has electromagnetism); Used “Kite experiment”

Answer 4

Benjamin Franklin

Question 5

Created the first chemical battery
which is called the “voltaic pile”

Answer 5

Allesandro Volta

Question 6

the first one to demonstrate the
incandescent light bulb, the first
practical electric incandescent bulb

Answer 6

Thomas Edison

Question 7

Introduced advanced digital
technology to electricity distribution
and management

Answer 7

Smart Grid Systems

Question 8

Breakthrough in photovoltaic cells,
wind turbines, and energy storage
systems

Answer 8

Renewable Energy

Question 9

A negatively charged particle

Answer 9

Electron (-)

Question 10

A positively charged particle

Answer 10

Proton (+)

Question 11

A neutral uncharrged particle

Answer 11

Neutron

Question 12

Fundamental property of matter
responsible for electricity

Answer 12

Electric Charge

Question 13

Loosely bound electrons on the
outer most shell which can
participate in the formation of a
chemical bond

Answer 13

Valence Electrons

Question 14

Also known as “Electrostatic; Caused by the transfer of electrons through friction or contact, leading to an imbalance of charges

Answer 14

Static Electricity

Question 15

A machine that generates static electricity

Answer 15

Van de Graff

Question 16

Also known as “Current Electricity”
or “Electrodynamic”; The continuous flow of electric charges through a conductor

Answer 16

Dynamic Electricity

Question 17

Uses flowing or falling water to
generate electricity often through
dams

Answer 17

Hydropower (Water energy)

Question 18

Uses wind turbines that convert wind
kinetic energy into electricity

Answer 18

Wind energy

Question 19

Uses Earth’s internal heat

Answer 19

Geothermal energy

Question 20

Uses sunlight using solar panels or
photovoltaic cells

Answer 20

Solar Energy

Question 21

Uses organic materials like wood,
agricultural residues or animal waste

Answer 21

Biomass Energy

Question 22

Naturally replenished and sustainable type of energy

Answer 22

Renewable Energy Sources

Question 23

Generated through nuclear fission of uranium or plutonium; Low greenhouse gas emission, but produces radioactive waste

Answer 23

Nuclear Energy

Question 24

A network of conductor and
equipment designed to carry,
distribute and convert electrical
power safely from the point of
delivery to the various loads around
the building that consume the
electrical energy

Answer 24

Electrical system

Question 25

Force or pressure that pushes electric charges through a circuit

Answer 25

Voltage

Question 26

Flow of electric charges through a conductor

Answer 26

Current

Question 27

Two types of Current

Answer 27

Direct and Alternating

Question 28

Opposition to the flow of electric current

Answer 28

Resistance

Question 29

Rate at which electrical energy is used or transferred; Product of Voltage and Current

Answer 29

Power

Question 30

Describes the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit

Answer 30

Ohms Law

Question 31

Ohms Law focuses on

Answer 31

Electrical resistance and current flow

Question 32

A ratio that implies that the circuit is balanced in proportion.

Answer 32

1:1:1 Ratio

Question 33

ratio that implies that the circuit operates with high voltage relative to current and resistance

Answer 33

2:1:1 Ratio

Question 34

ratio that implies that the circuit has high current relative to voltage and resistance; Overheating, Short circuit

Answer 34

1:2:1 Ratio

Question 35

The maximum current in amperes that a conductor can carry continuously

Answer 35

Ampacity

Question 36

ratio that implies that the circuit has high resistance relative to voltage and current

Answer 36

1:2:1 Ratio

Question 37

measure of the opposition to alternating current presented by the combined effect of resistance and reactance in a circuit

Answer 37

Impedence

Question 38

Describes the relationship between power, voltage and current in a circuit

Answer 38

The Watts Law

Question 39

The Watts Law focuses on

Answer 39

energy consumption and power delivery

Question 40

Flow of charged particles such as electrons or ions moving through an electrical conductor or space

Answer 40

Electric Current

Question 41

foundation for understanding and designing electrical circuit enabling precise calculations for voltage, current, resistance and power

Answer 41

Ohm's Law and Watt’s Law

Question 42

Simplifies electrical concept to how water flows through pipes

Answer 42

Water Hose Analogy

Question 43

Involves a positive and negative terminal; Continuous and moves in one direction

Answer 43

Direct Current (DC)

Question 44

Involves two identical terminals; Constantly changes directions

Answer 44

Alternating Current (AC)

Question 45

A closed loop of electrical component that allows electric current to flow, enabling the operation of electrical devices or systems

Answer 45

Electrical Circuit

Question 45

Essential parts of the electrical system that are required for its basic operation

Answer 45

Main components

Question 46

Pathway that carries electrical current between components; connects all components in the system

Answer 46

Conductor

Question 47

The component that uses electrical energy to work

Answer 47

Load Device

Question 48

Allows users to manage when energy is delivered to load device; Regulates the operation of the electrical circuit

Answer 48

Control Device

Question 49

Ensures the system shuts off if there’s a fault

Answer 49

Protective Device

Question 50

A circuit with the basic components required for electrical flow

Answer 50

Simple Circuit

Question 51

A complete and uninterrupted circuit that allows the flow of electricity from the power source to the load device and back; components are connected properly, creating loop

Answer 51

Closed Circuit

Question 52

A circuit where there is a break or interruption, preventing the flow of electricity

Answer 52

Open Circuit

Question 53

A circuit where components are connected one after the other in a single path

Answer 53

Series Circuit

Question 54

A circuit where components are connected across the same voltage source, forming multiple paths

Answer 54

Parallel Circuit

Question 55

A combination of series and parallel circuit

Answer 55

Series- Parallel Circuit

Question 56

A faulty circuit where electricity bypasses the intended load and flows directly back to the power source

Answer 56

Short Circuit

Question 57

1+1

Answer 57

2

Question 58

3+3

Answer 58

6

Question 59

5+5

Answer 59

10