Verbal Reasoning Flashcards
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Which word is most similar in meaning to CONCISE?
Answer: Brief
Concise means giving a lot of information clearly and in few words — brief is the best synonym.
Complete the analogy: Ohm is to resistance as Watt is to ___?
Answer: Power
Ohm is the unit of resistance; Watt is the unit of power.
Choose the sentence that is written most clearly and correctly.
Answer: The wire was connected incorrectly to the panel.
Option B has clear subject-verb-object order and is grammatically correct.
What does the word 'NOMINAL' mean as used in electrical specifications?
Answer: A named or stated value that may vary slightly in practice
Nominal means 'in name only' — a stated value used for identification that is approximate in practice (e.g., 120V nominal may be 114-126V).
Identify the meaning of the word ADJACENT in 'adjacent circuit breakers must be properly labeled.'
Answer: Nearby or next to
Adjacent means next to or adjoining — adjacent circuit breakers are side by side.
Which of the following best completes the sentence? 'An electrician must ___ all safety protocols before working on energized equipment.'
Answer: adhere to
'Adhere to' means to follow or comply with — the correct and only safe choice.