IBEW Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 1

Choose the word most similar in meaning to DILIGENT.

Accepted Answer

Hardworking

Answer

Diligent means showing care and effort — hardworking is the closest synonym.

Question 2

Which word is the antonym of TRANSPARENT?

Accepted Answer

Opaque

Answer

Transparent means allowing light through or being open/honest. Opaque is the antonym (not allowing light through, or unclear).

Question 3

Complete the analogy: Volt is to voltage as Ampere is to ___?

Accepted Answer

Current

Answer

Volt measures voltage; Ampere measures current. The analogy is unit to quantity.

Question 4

Choose the word that does NOT belong: Conduit, Cable, Duct, Pylon

Accepted Answer

Pylon

Answer

Conduit, cable, and duct are all types of pathways for wires or materials. A pylon is a tower or post, not a conduit for carrying materials.

Question 5

Which sentence uses the word 'circuit' correctly in an electrical context?

Accepted Answer

The circuit breaker tripped when the load exceeded capacity.

Answer

In electrical context, a circuit is a complete path for current flow. Circuit breakers protect electrical circuits.

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