Lesson 6.2.1.1
6.2.1.1 Standard circuit diagram symbols Quiz: AQA Combined Science, Unit 19
20 questions
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Lesson 6.2.1.1, Standard circuit diagram symbols: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE Combined Science (8464), Unit 19: Electricity, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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Which visual features represent a cell in a circuit diagram?
- Circle with a letter A
- Crossed diagonal lines
- Long and short lines
- Rectangle with arrows
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Which symbol represents a lamp in an electrical circuit diagram?
- Circle with cross
- Circle with letter V
- Rectangle with arrows
- Parallel dashed lines
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Which symbol represents a voltmeter in a circuit diagram?
- Triangle with letter D
- Circle with letter V
- Circle with letter A
- Square with letter R
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Which symbol represents an ammeter in a circuit diagram?
- Circle with cross
- Circle with letter V
- Rectangle with lines
- Circle with letter A
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Which symbol represents a diode in a circuit diagram?
- Rectangle with leads
- Circle with cross inside
- Triangle pointing to bar
- Two parallel plates
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Which symbol represents an open switch in a circuit diagram?
- Solid unbroken line
- Circle with letter V
- Break with hinged arm
- Interrupted zig-zag box
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How is a battery of multiple cells represented in a circuit diagram?
- Single long line
- Triangle and bar
- Circle with cross
- Joined cell symbols
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Why do circuit diagrams use standard symbols?
- Higher voltage
- Consistent interpretation
- Faster drawing
- Random decoration
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How many closed loops does a series circuit with a cell, switch and lamp form?
- Zero
- One
- Three
- Two
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How should a voltmeter be connected to measure potential difference?
- In series
- In parallel
- Without a switch
- Directly across cells
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How should an ammeter be placed to measure current through a lamp?
- In parallel
- In series
- Inside the cell
- Across the lamp
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Which way does current pass through a diode in the forward direction?
- Along arrow direction
- Only sideways
- In both directions
- Against arrow direction
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Which shape represents a fuse in a circuit diagram?
- Jagged zig-zag
- Circle with cross
- Two parallel lines
- Rectangle with line
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What path is shared by components connected in a single loop?
- Random parallel paths
- Multiple branch paths
- Reversed wire paths
- Same loop path
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An ammeter in series and a voltmeter in parallel measure what respectively?
- Resistance and charge
- Current and potential difference
- Power and energy
- Voltage and resistance
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A diagram shows a circle with a cross inside. Which component does it represent?
- A switch
- A voltmeter
- A motor
- A lamp
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How many closed loops are in a series circuit with one cell and three lamps?
- Four
- Zero
- Three
- One
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What happens to the current when a switch in a circuit is opened?
- No current flows
- Current reverses
- Voltage increases
- Current doubles
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Which of these is NOT a standard circuit diagram symbol?
- Open switch
- Cloud shape
- Fixed resistor
- Light emitting diode
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Three cells, each 1.5 V, are connected in series. What is the total potential difference?
- 3 V
- 4.5 V
- 6 V
- 1.5 V
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