Electric Circuits and Current Assessment
for 7th Grade
1. What is electric current?
A. The amount of resistance in a circuit
B. The flow of electric charges through a circuit
C. The pressure that pushes electrons
D. The measurement of voltage only
2. In what unit is electric current measured?
A. Volts
B. Watts
C. Ohms
D. Amperes
3. Which analogy best describes voltage in an electric circuit?
A. Like obstacles in a path
B. Like the width of a pipe
C. Like electrical pressure pushing charges
D. Like the speed of water flow
4. How should a voltmeter be connected in a circuit?
A. In series with components
B. Only at the beginning of the circuit
C. In parallel across components
D. Only at the end of the circuit
5. Which of these is NOT a basic component of an electric circuit?
A. Conducting wires
B. Thermometer
C. Switches
D. Power sources
6. What is resistance measured in?
A. Amperes
B. Ohms
C. Volts
D. Watts
7. Which component typically has LOW resistance?
A. Bulb filaments
B. Connecting wires
C. Standard resistors
D. Heated elements
8. What happens to the total resistance when components are added in series?
A. It stays the same
B. It decreases
C. It increases
D. It fluctuates randomly
9. In a series circuit, what happens when you add more bulbs?
A. Each bulb gets brighter
B. Only the first bulb dims
C. The current increases
D. Each bulb becomes dimmer
10. What is a key characteristic of parallel circuits?
A. Single path for current
B. Multiple branches for current
C. Increasing total resistance
D. Components share same current
11. In parallel circuits, what happens when you add more bulbs?
A. Each bulb gets dimmer
B. Total current from source increases
C. Total resistance increases
D. Existing bulbs become brighter
12. What is the primary purpose of resistors in circuits?
A. To increase voltage
B. To generate electricity
C. To control current
D. To store energy
13. What voltage can lightning reach up to?
A. 1,000,000 volts
B. 10,000,000 volts
C. 100,000,000 volts
D. 1,000,000,000 volts
14. How can you increase current in a circuit?
A. Decrease the voltage
B. Add more resistance
C. Increase the voltage
D. Remove power sources
15. Which method reduces current flow in a circuit?
A. Removing resistance
B. Adding resistance
C. Increasing voltage
D. Adding parallel branches
16. Which is NOT a good circuit safety practice?
A. Using proper insulation
B. Following safety guidelines
C. Using the highest voltage possible
D. Using appropriate components
17. What is a short circuit?
A. A circuit with too much resistance
B. A circuit with the correct voltage
C. A path where current bypasses intended components
D. A circuit with too few components
18. Which is NOT a common practical application of circuits?
A. Home electronics
B. Street lighting
C. Underground mining
D. Mobile devices
19. What happens to current when resistance increases?
A. Current increases
B. Current stays the same
C. Current decreases
D. Current reverses direction
20. In a series circuit, how does current compare throughout the circuit?
A. It varies at each component
B. It is highest at the beginning
C. It is the same throughout
D. It is lowest at the end
ANSWER KEY
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. D
10.B
11.B
12.C
13.C
14.C
15.B
16.C
17.C
18.C
19.C
20.C
