Conductors And Insulators -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Conductors and Insulators”:

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Question 1: What are conductors in the context of electricity?

(a) Materials that allow the flow of electric current
(b) Materials that block the flow of electric current
(c) Materials that emit light when current flows through them
(d) Materials that store electric charge

Question 2: Which of the following materials is a good electrical conductor?

(a) Rubber
(b) Glass
(c) Copper
(d) Plastic

Question 3: What is the main characteristic of insulators with regard to electric current?

(a) They allow the flow of electric current
(b) They resist the flow of electric current
(c) They have no effect on electric current
(d) They store electric charge

Question 4: Which of the following is an example of an insulating material?

(a) Aluminum
(b) Silver
(c) Glass
(d) Copper

Question 5: What happens when an insulator is charged by rubbing it with another material?

(a) It gains the ability to conduct electricity
(b) It becomes a conductor
(c) It retains its insulating properties
(d) It becomes magnetic

Question 6: Which type of charge carriers are responsible for electrical conductivity in metals?

(a) Ions
(b) Electrons
(c) Protons
(d) Neutrons

Question 7: What is the primary difference between conductors and insulators?

(a) Conductors are used for electrical wiring, while insulators are not.
(b) Conductors allow electric current to flow, while insulators resist the flow of electric current.
(c) Conductors are solid materials, while insulators are liquid materials.
(d) Conductors are always metal, while insulators are always non-metal.

Question 8: Which of the following materials is considered a semiconductor?

(a) Copper
(b) Aluminum
(c) Silicon
(d) Silver

Question 9: What is the typical color coding for electrical wires used in household wiring?

(a) Red for conductors, white for insulators
(b) Black for conductors, green for insulators
(c) Blue for conductors, yellow for insulators
(d) Different colors for different purposes

Question 10: Which type of material is commonly used as an insulator to cover electrical wires?

(a) Copper
(b) Aluminum
(c) PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)
(d) Silver