Power Demand Strategies Quiz

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What is the formula for calculating energy charge?

  • P = Pt
  • q = P/t
  • P = q/t
  • q = Pt (correct)

What does 'load shifting' refer to in the context of electricity consumption?

  • Shifting the types of electrical appliances used
  • Shifting the time of electricity usage to avoid peak hours (correct)
  • Shifting the responsibility of electricity supply to consumers
  • Shifting electricity from one place to another

What is the purpose of a service charge in electricity billing?

  • To fund research and development in the electricity sector
  • To encourage users to consume more electricity
  • To cover the costs of electrical operations and services (correct)
  • To promote energy conservation practices

What does 'power demand charge' in electricity billing refer to?

<p>The highest rate at which energy is consumed over a short time interval (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the purpose of power 'demand' charge explained?

<p>To discourage users from using excessive energy when demand is high (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating energy consumption in an electrical appliance?

<p>E = P x t (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an electrical circuit, what does a short circuit refer to?

<p>An inadvertent shortcut allowing current flow through an unintentional path (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unit is used to measure resistance in a conductor?

<p>Ohm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If one lamp fails in a circuit but the rest remain lit, what type of circuit configuration is most likely in place?

<p>Parallel circuit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit?

<p>E = I x R (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does amperage (I) measure in an electrical system?

<p>Current flow rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of demand limiting in a building?

<p>To reduce the building's demand for utilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Peak shaving involves utilizing what to reduce demand peaks?

<p>Energy storage and alternate sources of energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines Time-of-Use (TOU) rates in terms of electricity consumption?

<p>Rates that vary according to the time of day and day type (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Fuel Adjustment Charge typically reflect?

<p>Cost of purchasing and storing raw fuel for electricity production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Billing Charge cover in an electricity bill?

<p>Cost of metering and bill collection activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for electric utilities to implement Time-of-Use rates?

<p>To manage demand during peak periods effectively (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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