Aptitude Verbal Reasoning 1 Flashcards
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Choose the word that best completes the analogy: VOLTMETER : VOLTAGE :: WATTMETER : ___
Answer: Power
A voltmeter measures voltage just as a wattmeter measures power (watts). Each instrument is named for the electrical quantity it measures.
Which word is the antonym (opposite) of HAZARDOUS?
Answer: Safe
HAZARDOUS means dangerous or likely to cause harm. Its direct opposite is SAFE, meaning free from danger or risk.
Choose the best meaning of INSULATION in the sentence: 'The apprentice applied insulation around the wire to prevent electrical shock.'
Answer: A material that blocks or resists the flow of electricity
In electrical contexts, insulation is a non-conductive material wrapped around wires to prevent current from escaping and causing shock or short circuits.
Identify the word that does NOT belong: PLIERS, SCREWDRIVER, VOLTMETER, WIRE STRIPPER
Answer: Voltmeter
Pliers, screwdrivers, and wire strippers are all hand tools used for physical manipulation. A voltmeter is a measuring instrument, not a hand tool.
Choose the word that best completes the analogy: BLUEPRINT : ARCHITECT :: SCHEMATIC : ___
Answer: Electrician
A blueprint is the technical drawing used by an architect to plan a building. A schematic is the technical diagram used by an electrician to plan and understand an electrical circuit.
Which word is closest in meaning to CONTINUITY as used in electrical testing?
Answer: Unbroken connection
Electrical continuity means there is a complete, unbroken path for current to flow. Technicians test for continuity to confirm a circuit is intact and not open.