IBEW Aptitude Verbal Reasoning Question and Answers 2

Question 1

Choose the word that best completes the analogy: OHMMETER : RESISTANCE :: AMMETER : ___

Accepted Answer

Current

Answer

An ohmmeter measures resistance; an ammeter measures current. The relationship is tool to measurement.

Question 2

Which word is the antonym (opposite) of RIGID?

Accepted Answer

Flexible

Answer

Rigid means stiff and inflexible. The opposite is flexible.

Question 3

Choose the best meaning of CONDUIT in the sentence: 'The electrician ran wire through the conduit to protect it from damage.'

Accepted Answer

A protective tube or channel for wiring

Answer

A conduit is a protective tube or pipe through which electrical wiring is routed.

Question 4

Identify the word that does NOT belong: FUSE, BREAKER, RELAY, HAMMER

Accepted Answer

Hammer

Answer

Fuse, breaker, and relay are all electrical protective/control devices. A hammer is a hand tool — it does not belong.

Question 5

What does ADJACENT mean?

Accepted Answer

Next to or adjoining

Answer

Adjacent means next to or close to something — sharing a border or being side-by-side.

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