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Infinity Quiz #2 > First Quiz > Flashcards

First Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Light, heat, chemical and magnetic changes are all produced by:

A

Electricity

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2
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Most of the electricity you use daily consists of a flow of tiny, negatively charged particles called:

A

Electrons

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3
Q

Electric current moves along a path called a(n):

A

Conductor

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4
Q

Any electrical appliance activated by the flow of electric current such as a facial steamer is known as a (n):

A

Load

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5
Q

Materials that best transport electricity are called:

A

Conductors

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6
Q

Since silver and copper transmit electricity, they are:

A

Conductors

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7
Q

Which of the following materials is considered a conductor?

A

Water-containing ions

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8
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Materials that do not allow a current to pass through them are called:

A

Insulators

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9
Q

Which of the following materials doesn’t allow current to pass through it?

A

Glass

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10
Q

Plastic, rubber or paper are examples of what type of materials?

A

Insulating materials

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11
Q

Why is it dangerous to use any electrical cord with a break in it?

A

Can cause electrical shock

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12
Q

Cords on appliances should be kept straight and free of knots, kinks and tangles to prevent:

A

Breaks

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13
Q

An amp is a unit of electric:

A

Strength

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14
Q

How many milliamperes equal one ampere?

A

1,000

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15
Q

A volt is a unit of electric:

A

Pressure

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16
Q

Which of the following descriptions identifies a volt?

A

Measure of how hard the electrons are being forced or pushed by a source

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17
Q

All of the following statements are true about 240-volt current, except;

A

Powers small appliances

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18
Q

A unit of electric resistance is called a(n):

A

Ohm

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19
Q

A measure of how much electrical energy is being used is known as a:

A

Watt

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20
Q

How many watts equals one kilowatt?

A

1,000

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21
Q

Two common sources of electric current are generators and:

A

Batteries

22
Q

Electrons travel on a closed path, called a:

A

Circuit

23
Q

When a facial steamer is on and steam begins to flow, you have an example of a(n):

A

Closed circuit

24
Q

Jessica, a salon/spa owner wants her estheticians to each be able to run their electrical equipment independently or have several loads running at one time. Which type of wiring should be installed in her salon/spa?

A

Parallel

25
Q

The two forms of electric current are:

A

DC and AC

26
Q

A current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow in only one direction is called:

A

Direct current

27
Q

Volts and frequency needed and watts the appliance consumes are indicated on the:

A

Nameplate

28
Q

An Underwriters Laboratory (UL) designation indicates:

A

The appliance has been certified to operate safely under the conditions specified

29
Q

Which of the following changes alternating current to direct current?

A

Rectifier

30
Q

What device is used to adjust the flow of electrical current?

A

Rheostat

31
Q

The negative poles and positive poles at the end of a circuit are known as:

A

Polarity

32
Q

What sides of the poles is Caitlyn holding if two magnets are attracted to each other?

A

Positive and negative

33
Q

A waveform is the visual representation of the output current that varies in time, strength and:

A

Direction

34
Q

All of the following terms are types of waveforms, except:

A

Round

35
Q

When too many appliances are put on one circuit and are operated at the same time, more current flows than the line is designed to carry. This is known as:

A

Overload

36
Q

Fire in electrical circuits can occur if:

A

Too many appliances use the same wall socket and overload the circuit

37
Q

What can occur anytime a foreign conductor comes in contact with a wire carrying current to an appliance?

A

Short circuit

38
Q

Dropping an electrical appliance into water, making it a foreign conductor, caused a(n):

A

Short circuit

39
Q

To avoid the possibility of overloads and short circuits, safety devices are installed in appliances and buildings. Two of these devices are fuses and:

A

Circuit breakers

40
Q

How does a fuse act as an electricity safety measure?

A

Breaks the circuit, cutting the flow of electricity when an overload occurs

41
Q

Polarized outlets feature one vertical slot for the hot wire and a second, wider vertical slot for the:

A

Neutral wire

42
Q

Which of the following items is a reusable safety device that breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs?

A

Circuit breaker

43
Q

What type of outlet is recommended for installation in any area where water and electricity could come into contact?

A

GFCI

44
Q

Which of the following safety guidelines is important to keep in mind when using electrical equipment?

A

Avoid contact with water and metal surfaces

45
Q

How should cords be disconnected safely from an outlet?

A

Pull on plug

46
Q

Which of the following protocols helps prevent fires?

A

Dispose of frayed or exposed wires

47
Q

In the event of being trapped in a smoke-filled room or building, do all of the following actions, except:

A

Close the windows to trap the air

48
Q

Which of the following actions should NOT be taken if a fire results from an overload of an electric circuit?

A

Put water on it

49
Q

What are the initials used to help you remember fire extinguisher use?

A

PASS

50
Q

Which of the following steps should be performed first when using a fire extinguisher?

A

Pull pin on the handle

51
Q

Walking across a carpet in a cold, dry environment, then touching a metal object and getting a small shock is known as static electricity.

A

True

52
Q

If an electrical fire occurs in the salon/spa, use water to extinguish it.

A

False

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