Question 1

The amount of energy an electrical device needs to operate is measured in...

Accepted Answer

watts

Answer

power

Answer

voltage

Answer

kilowatt hours

Question 2

Why do toasters, irons and clothes dryers use so much more electricity than a clock or a sewing machine?

Accepted Answer

Devices that are used to heat things require more electricity to operate.

Answer

They are bigger devices, so they use more electricity.

Answer

They do not use more electricity.

Answer

Devices that are used to heat things require less electricity to operate.

Question 3

True or False - All devices have almost the same amount of wattage?

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 4

What is the purpose of an electrical meter?

Accepted Answer

It shows how many kilowatt hours of electricity have been consumed.

Answer

It shows how many watts your appliances use.

Answer

It shows how much voltage you consume each month.

Answer

It shows how many kilowatts your appliances use each month.

Question 5

Determine how many kWh this household has used since the meter was installed.

Accepted Answer

3932

Answer

3303

Answer

2393

Answer

3032

Question 6

How would you determine the number of kWh used in one month?

Accepted Answer

Take the current month's meter reading and subtract last month's meter reading.

Answer

Add last month's meter reading together with this month's meter reading.

Answer

Multiply last month's meter reading with this month's meter reading.

Answer

Take last month's meter reading and subtract this month's meter reading.

Question 7

What is the purpose of an EnerGuide label?

Accepted Answer

It helps you know how much electricity the appliances use.

Answer

It helps you know how safe the appliances are.

Answer

It tells you how many kilowatt hours you have already  used with each appliance.

Answer

It tells which appliance to buy.

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