2007 Rules

NATIONAL 4-H ELECTRIC ENERGY CONTEST

 

This contest is designed to give 4-H members who are enrolled in the 4-H Electric program an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of electricity, the efficient use of electricity, care, maintenance, and safety of electrical equipment and apparatus found on the farm and in the home, including electronics. Safety will be stressed throughout the contest.

This contest will include (time limits as shown):

  1. Written examination (20 minutes)
  2. Identification of Electrical Equipment and/or parts of the equipment that are found on the farm or in the home, including electrical and electronic symbols (15 minutes)
  3. Visual Presentation (15 minutes maximum, 10 minutes preferred)

Designated judges will preside over the event and their decisions will be final.
 

Visual Presentation should involve a discussion and/or demonstration of some aspect of electrical energy such as generation, safe use, or conservation. Participants may use working equipment but must observe proper safety precautions when demonstrating any live electrical part.

Participants must furnish their own demonstration materials. Visuals should be readable at 40 feet.

Penalty points = 200 - (score ______ x 2)

 
 

Contestant's Number ____________

 

NATIONAL 4-H ELECTRIC ENERGY CONTEST

 

 CONTESTANT INFORMATION

EVENTS 

SCORE 
State __________________  Written Examination   ______
County ________________ Parts Identification   ______
Name _________________ Visual Presentation 200 - (score ______ x 2) =   ______

Address _______________ 

____________________

Total Penalty Points (Low score wins) 

  ______

 

Event No. I. Written Examination

Will consist of 25 multiple choice questions pertaining to the Electric program, care, maintenance and safety taken from the National 4-H literature.

Rules:

Scoring: Questions missed ______ x 4 = Total Penalty Points ______

Event No. II. Parts Identification

Will consist of a group of 25 numbered parts or symbols which must be identified. Participant will place number by the most correct part name on a list of various electrical or electronic parts.

Rules:

Scoring: Parts missed ______ x 4 = Total Penalty Points ______

 
 
 
ELECTRIC ENERGY PARTS AND SYMBOLS IDENTIFICATION

Name: ___________________
 

Contestant's Number________
Write the corresponding number beside the name.

State ____________________

 

Symbols Electrical & Electronic 
______ Antenna, aerial ______ Outlet, floor 
______ Antenna, loop  ______ Outlet, lighting 
______ Battery, multiple cell  ______ Outlet, weatherproof 
______ Battery, single cell  ______ Relay, DPDT 
______ Capacitor  ______ Relay, SPST 
______ Capacitor, variable  ______ Resistor 
______ Connected wires  ______ Resistor, potentiometer 
______ Diode  ______ Resistor, variable or adjustable 
______ Speaker
______ Ground  ______ Switch and outlet combination 
______ Head phones  ______ Switch, double pole or DPST 
______ Inductor, adjustable core  ______ Switch, rotary 
______ Inductor, air core  ______ Switch, single pole or SPST 
______ Inductor, iron core 
______ Junction box		 ______ Switch, three-way or SPDT 
______ Lamps in parallel  ______ Switch, weatherproof 
______ Lamps in series  ______ Transformer, air core 
______ Outlet equipped with drop cord  ______ Transformer, iron core 
______ Outlet for ceiling lighting or recessed fixture ______ Transistor, FET
______ Oulet for clock ______ Transistor, NPN
______ Outlet, combination radio or TV and power  ______ Transistor, PNP
______ Outlet, duplex ______ Transistor, silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) 
______ Transistor, TRIAC
______ Outlet, fan  ______ Unconnected wires 
 

Parts and Equipment Electrical & Electronic 
______ Ammeter  ______ Needle nose pliers 
______ Antenna, aerial  ______ Outlet, 240V 20A 
______ Antenna, loop  ______ Outlet, 240V 30A 
______ Battery, multiple cell  ______ Outlet, 240V 50A 
______ Battery, single cell  ______ Outlet, combination radio or TV and power 
______ Bell  ______ Outlet, duplex 
______ Capacitor, electrolytic  ______ Outlet, floor 
______ Capacitor, non-electrolytic  ______ Outlet, weatherproof 
______ Capacitor, variable  ______ PC board 
______ Circuit breaker, 120V  ______ Plug, 240V 20A 
______ Circuit breaker, 240V  ______ Plug, 240V 30A 
______ Circuit fault indicator  ______ Plug, 240V 50A 
______ Connector, split bolt  ______ Plug, grounded type 
______ Connector, wedge grip  ______ Plug, grounding 
______ Connector, wire nut  ______ Plug, polarized 
______ Crimp lug  ______ Relay, DPDT 
______ Diagonal cutters  ______ Relay, SPST 
______ Diode  ______ Resistor 
______ Fuse, cartridge  ______ Resistor, potentiometer 
______ Fuse, plug  ______ Soldering gun 
______ Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)  ______ Soldering iron 
______ Head phones  ______ Speaker 
______ Indicator light  ______ Splice, rat tail 
______ Inductor, adjustable core  ______ Splice, Western Union 
______ Inductor, air core  ______ Spring clip 
______ Inductor, iron core  ______ Switch and outlet combination 
______ Integrated circuit  ______ Switch, dimmer 
______ Junction box  ______ Switch, double pole or DPST 
______ Lamp holder  ______ Switch, four-way 
______ Lamp holder with pull string  ______ Switch, push button 
______ Lamp socket for three-way bulb  ______ Switch, rotary 
______ Lamp socket, normal on/off ______ Switch, single pole or SPST
______ Lamp, fluorescent ______ Switch, three-way or SPDT
______ Lamp, high pressure sodium ______ Switch, weatherproof
______ Lamp, incandescent ______ Thermostat
______ Lamp, mercury vapor ______ Transformer, iron core
______ Lamps in parallel ______ Volt meter
______ Lamps in series ______ Volt-Ohm meter or multimeter
______ Lineman's pliers ______ Watt meter
______ Microphone  ______ Watt-hour meter 
  ______ Wire stripper

 

 

 

Contestant's Number__________

Name: ________________________
 

State: _________________________

Event No. III Electric Energy Visual Presentation

 

Title of Presentation

Items under the major divisions I, II, and III should be scored. Space under "Judges' Comments" is for additional scoring suggestions and ideas. Indicate scoring, compare scores, and decide on combined score and comments to be made. First place will be determined by high score. Time limit: 15 minutes maximum; 10 to 12 minutes preferred.

FACTORS FOR SCORING 

MAXIMUM SCORE

5 POINTS EACH

JUDGES' COMMENTS

I. The 4-H Member (20 points)  

  1. Appearance 
  2. Voice 
  3. Poise 
  4. Grammar 
   

II. Presentation (35 points)  

  1. Introduction
  2. Appropriate Method 
  3. Verbal Presentation 
  4. Teaching Aids
  5. Organization 
  6. Audience View
  7. Summary 
 

III. Subject Matter (45 points)  

A. Selection of Subject 

  1. Reason for Choice 
  2. One Basic Theme 
  3. Practical 

B. Information Presented 

  1. Accurate 
  2. Up-to-Date 
  3. Complete
  4. Appropriate for Age and Experience 

C. Knowledge of Subject 

  1. Principles 
  2. Application 
   

 TOTAL 

Final Rating: 

 

(Points to consider in scoring on back)

 

POINTS TO CONSIDER IN SCORING VISUAL PRESENTATION

I. The 4-H Member (20 points)

  1. Appearance Neat appropriate dress, good posture. Is the 4-Her well groomed? Is the clothing he is wearing suitable for the task he is performing?
  2. Voice Distinct, forceful, yet natural. Is the 4-Her's voice clear with distinct enunciation, and reasonably strong? Is he enthusiastic?
  3. Poise Calm, pleasant, confident. Does the 4-Her keep his composure even when something appears to go wrong or does go wrong? Does he have self-assurance, yet a pleasant manner?
  4. Grammar Correct, well chosen words. Does he use correct grammar and has he chosen words that make the meaning clear?

II. Presentation (35 points)

  1. Introduction Effective, interesting. This is an explanation of the presentation not an introduction of the 4-Her. Does it get the attention of the audience?
  2. Appropriate Method Did the 4-Her choose a demonstration when an illustrated talk would have enabled him to do a better job?
  3. Verbal Presentation Steps, illustrative material, and explanation coordinated. Does the 4-Her talk about what he is showing and explain the procedure? If information given is to fill time during the process, is it related to what is being shown?
  4. Teaching Aids Equipment, models, charts, and supplies effective and well arranged. Did the 4-Her choose the teaching aid that would best tell the story? Were the charts and models neat, concise, and appropriate?
  5. Organization Presentation well organized, steps clear and logical, not memorized. Is evidence shown that the 4-Her has planned his presentation?
  6. Audience View Are aids large enough for audience to see? Does the 4-Her keep space in front of him open so that audience can see what he is doing?
  7. Summary Are key points summarized?

III. Subject Matter (45 points)

A. Selection of Subject

  1. Reason for Choice Why did the 4-Her choose this particular subject?
  2. One Basic Theme Is the presentation confined to one theme or is it so broad in scope that it cannot be covered in the allotted time?
  3. Practical Is the subject important to the project area and to the 4-Her?
  1. Accurate Is the information correct? Could you follow directions given?
  2. Up-to-Date Is it the most current information to which the 4-Her would have had access or is obsolete information given?
  3. Complete Are all the steps in the process shown?
  4. Appropriate for Age and Experience Is the presentation appropriate to the age and experience of the 4-Her?

C. Knowledge of Subject

  1. Principles Did the 4-Her understand principles and practices presented?
  2. Application Did he understand application of information presented?