DONG NAI TECHNICAL COLLEGE SEMESTER EXAM : 1st SCHOOL YEAR: 2020-2021

DEPT. : BASIC SCIENCE Periodical test Final test 

MAJOR : English Subject: English for Electrical Engineering
TEST CODE: 08 (online) Subject code : 5.29 - Total credits: 3
Time alloted: 45 minutes Total periods: 60 ( theory: 33–practice 27 )

MARK EXAMINER’S COMMENTS

I. Choose the best answers (A, B, C or D)

1. The electronic device works with …………..volt.

A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20
2. The rotor of a DC is the moving part. It contains ................, a commutator and the axle.
A. a brush B. a winding C. an armature D. a stator
3. The stator of a DC motor consists of the magnetic conductor and the ......... and the can.
A. brushes B. coil C. armature D. rotor
4. The bulbs are ……………................. the battery.
A. wound round C. applied to
B. located wiith D. connected across
5. Motor can be designed to run on direct current (DC) or .......................................
A. battery C. generator
B. alternating current (AC) D. transformer
6. To make a circuit, these components are................together .......... metal connecting wires.
A. connected/ to B. connected/ with C. mounted/ on D. connected/ across
7. The effects of an electric current are thermal, luminous, chemical and ...........................
A. voltage B. conductor C. resistance D. magnetic
8. The rotor is the ............... part of the motor. It consists of a set of slotted steel laminations.
A. stationary B. magnetic C. rotating D. stopping
9. An ammeter is used to measure the ........................................
A. voltage B. resistance C. current D. all are correct
10. We call this tool..............................
A. a scissor B. an scissor C.a pair of scissors D. a pair of scissor
11. …………… a socket with wet hands!
A. Do not touch B. Do not measure C. Do not switch off D. Do not turn
12. An electric circuit has three basic components: energy, ..................., energy user or load
and the roles of each component.
A. conducting path B. cathode C. anode D. electrolyte
13. Carbon Composition Resistor (fixed resistor) is made of a carbon composition ……….
and colour band.
A. wood B. plastic C. iron D. clay
14. Which material is a conductor?
A. plastic B. silver C. glass D.wood
 15. What supplies energy in an electric circuit?
A. Light bulb B.Wire C. Battery D. Conductor
16. Where do batteries get the energy to produce electricity?
A. Sunlight B. Natural gas C. Chemical reaction D. Hydropower
17. The function of an/a ..…is to convert Direct Current (DC) into Alternating Current (AC)
A. relay B. Mccb C. contactor D. inverter
18. The function of a ………………is to guards an electrical circuit from an over current,
short circuit, overload (100A; 10kA).
A. Mcb B. Mccb C. contactor D. relay
19. The function of a ………………is to protect against the risks of electrocution and fire
caused by earth faults.
A. plug B. RCD C. contactor D. transformer
20. The function of an/a …………is to shut off machinery in an emergency without damage
A. push button B. RCD C. emergency switch D. transformer
21. The function of a ………………is to turn on and off a circuit by a low power signal, or
where several circuits must be controlled by one signal
A. Mcb B. Mccb C. contactor D. relay
22. The generator .................... the circuit with Electromotive force (EMF).
A. turns on B. protects C. controls D. provides
23. A ……………is an electrically controlled switching device used for switching of
electrical power circuits, typically motor switching circuits, switching of capacity lighting
circuits etc...
A. Mcb B. Mccb C. contactor D. relay
24. A………… is an electrical device that transfers electrical energy between two or
more circuits through electromagnetic induction.
A. Mcb B. Mccb C. contactor D. transformer
25. Lan straightens her hair with a new...................................................
A. hair dryer B. electric iron C. printer D. torch
26. Nam wants to print my document. He turns .................................on.
A. electric fan B. light C. printer D. TV
27.My sister washes my clothes on the.......................................................... twice a week.
A. sewing machine B. iron C. washing machine D. electric fan
28. Everybody usually puts perichable food in the .................. because this keeps food cool.
A. Juicer B. rice cooker C. refrigerator D. toaster
29. I have to change the battery of my ............................... because I cannot see in the dark.
A. hair dryer B. electric shaver C. printer D. torch
30. You have to know the wire …………………. of your country.
A. socket B. code C. device D. tester

II. Read the the following sentences and write True (A) or False (B)

31. Mccb protects connected devices against both overloads and short circuits
(1000A;80kA).
 32. The diode selects a frequency.
33. A multiple tester measures voltage, current, and resistance.
34. The wrenches loosen and tighten screws with slotted heads.
35. The electricity typically get to a home or apartment through the cable.

III. Reading comprehension

Electricity
An electricity supply comes from either the power station or ...(36).. For an electric circuit
to ......(37).... you must have a complete circuit. Electricity can only flow in one .....
(38).........To make a simple electric ........(39).. we need a power source, a wire and other
components such as bulbs, swiches, and motors. Electrical devices such as ovens and
television use the main supply. Electrical devices such as remote controllers and torches
use battery. When we draw circuit we use .....(40).....to draw them. This makes it easy to
draw and understand.

Read the text and choose the best options (A, B, C or D)

36. A. battery B. light C. electron D. socket
37. A. flow B. light C. electron D. electrolysis
38. A. magnet B. cathode C. anode D. direction
39. A. battery B. circuit C. symbol D. conductor
40. A. battery B. light C. symbols D. torch

Bien Hoa, date…………………………….

Exam Board Head of department Lecturer / Preparer

Le Ngoc Tuyen Nguyen Thi Hoang