
Phase 2 Principles of Electricity in the Plumbing and Domestic Heating Systems Industry
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- Q1What is the unit of measurement for electrical power?WattAmpereVoltOhm30s
- Q2Which of the following is a safety device used to prevent electrical overload?ResistorFuseCapacitorTransformer30s
- Q3What is the purpose of an earth connection in electrical systems?To reduce resistance in circuitsTo enhance energy efficiencyTo increase voltage levelsTo provide a safe path for current to ground in case of a fault30s
- Q4What component is used to control the flow of current in a circuit?InductorSwitchCapacitorDiode30s
- Q5What does the term 'alternating current' (AC) refer to?Electric current that flows in one direction onlyCurrent that is stored in a batteryCurrent that is only used for small devicesElectric current that reverses direction periodically30s
- Q6What is the primary purpose of a circuit breaker?To enhance electrical resistanceTo amplify electrical signalsTo automatically shut off electrical flow in case of overloadTo convert AC to DC30s
- Q7Which type of cable is commonly used for wiring in domestic installations?Twin and Earth cableCoaxial cableFiber optic cableRibbon cable30s
- Q8What is the function of a thermostat in a heating system?To regulate the temperature by controlling the heating outputTo filter air qualityTo measure humidity levelsTo convert electrical energy to heat30s
- Q9What is the main purpose of a gain control in electrical systems?To increase electrical resistanceTo convert energy typesTo change electrical frequencyTo adjust the level of signal strength30s
- Q10What is the purpose of a voltage regulator in an electrical system?To convert AC to DCTo increase current flowTo store electrical energyTo maintain a constant output voltage30s
- Q11What is the purpose of a residual current device (RCD) in plumbing and heating systems?To increase pressureTo regulate water flowTo prevent electric shockTo measure temperature30s
- Q12Which of the following materials is commonly used for electrical wiring in domestic heating systems?PlasticCopperWoodRubber30s
- Q13What does the term 'earth wire' refer to in electrical systems?A wire used for insulationA wire that carries currentA wire that connects to water supplyA safety wire that prevents electric shocks30s
- Q14What does the term 'voltage' measure in an electrical circuit?The resistance in a circuitThe electrical potential differenceThe flow of electric currentThe power consumed30s
- Q15In the context of domestic heating systems, what is the primary function of a thermostat?To regulate temperatureTo control water flowTo measure humidityTo increase pressure30s