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9.
Of the following units, which measures how much energy is being used?
a. amp
b. volt
c. ohm
d. watt
10.
Which of the following is a path on which electricity leaves the source and travels to an appliance
in order to provide power?
a. load
b. closed path
c. circuit breaker
d. grounding wire
11.
When a closed path is broken, it is called a(n):
a. load
b. overload
c. open circuit
d. short circuit
12.
Which of the following is the technical term for any appliance that requires electricity in order
to work?
a. load
b. overload
c. open circuit
d. short circuit
13.
In the event that a fire results from an overload, the esthetician should NEVER:
a. turn off the circuit
b. call the fire department
c. extinguish the fire with water
d. smother the fire with a heavy towel, rug, or powder
14.
What safety device prevents electrical wires from overheating?
a. fuse
b. open circuit
c. closed circuit
d. circuit breaker
15.
Which of the following is not a procedure involved with restoring electrical power?
a. look for a switch that has a colored marker showing
b. turn off or unplug all appliances connected to the circuit
c. plug in as many appliances as possible into one circuit
d. label each circuit clearly and have a flashlight accessible
16.
Which type of shock passes through a small part of the body, and can cause burns and
muscle contractions?
a. overload
b. local shock
c. short circuit
d. general shock
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