SECTION A

Multiple Choices: This section comprises SIX questions. Choose the corresponding
letter of the correct response to each question below. Each question is worth 1 mark
1. An atom is said to be negatively charged when it gains one or more
(A)
Neutrons
(B)
Protons
(C)
Electrons
(D)
Magnetrons
2.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
3.

An electrician should always make sure that his tools are kept in good
condition because
A good job cannot be done without perfect tools.
Tools that are in good condition require no care.
Defective tools may cause accidents.
Good tools make a good workman.
Which of the following should be done if a very acidic substance gets on the skin?
A.
B.
C.
D.

4.

In the event of a workshop fire, the FIRST thing to do is to

A.
B.
C.
D.

5.

Quickly wipe away the acidic substance

Dry then cover the area with clean dressing
Immediately, wash the skin with clean, running water
Dry the skin and cover the area with grease

call the fire brigade

raise an alarm
try to put fire out
tell the foreman

Andrew Brown, a co-worker is being shocked by electricity. What is the FIRST

thing you must do?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Pull him away from the electricity

Check for electric burns
Give him mouth to mouth breathing
Turn off the main switch

SECTION B
Short answer: This section comprises SIX questions. Do all questions
1.

List TWO (2) protective gears that can be used to protect your eyes. (2 marks)

2.

Name the type of resistor whose resistance is affected by temperature. (1 mark)

3.

The opposition to the flow of electric current is called?

(1 mark)

4.

State ohms law

(1mark)

5.

Name TWO (2) types of resistor?

6.

The resistance of a circuit is doubled, and the applied voltage is halved. What will
happen to the current flowing through the circuit?
(3marks)

7.

The resistance of a circuit remains the same, but the applied voltage is doubled.
What will happen to the current flowing through the circuit?
(3 marks)

8.

An electromagnet draws 3A from a 110V line. Calculate the applied voltage when
the electromagnet draws 4.5A.
(4 marks)

9.

An ammeter has an resistance of 5. If 0.005A flows through the meter, find the
voltage drop across it.
(4 marks)

10.

A 15 resistor is connected across a 120V line. What is the current flow through
the resistor?
(4 marks)

(2 marks)

SECTION C
This section comprises SIX (6) questions. Candidates MUST attempt ALL
questions from this section.
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word
1. An electric circuit makes it possible to use the energy of the moving _________.
2. The four most basic parts of a complete circuit are the ____________, the
__________, the _____________, and the ______________.
3. That part of a circuit that changes electric energy into another form of energy is the
load
4. Conductors provide a ________ through which electrons can move in a circuit.
5. The flow of electrons in a circuit is called _____________.
6. Electromotive force (e.m.f.) or voltage causes ____________ to move through a
circuit.