Water Treatment Operator-in-Training (OIT) Practice Test

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What unit is used to measure the total daily or monthly electrical usage?

Kilowatts
Kilowatt hours
Ampere hours
Volts

The correct answer is: Kilowatt hours

The total daily or monthly electrical usage is measured in kilowatt hours. This unit represents the amount of energy consumed over time. When you multiply the power in kilowatts by the number of hours that power is used, you get the total energy consumed in kilowatt hours. For example, if an appliance uses 1 kilowatt of power for 1 hour, it will consume 1 kilowatt hour of energy. This measure is particularly important for understanding billing from utility companies, as they typically charge customers based on the number of kilowatt hours consumed. In contrast, kilowatts represent the rate of energy consumption at a specific moment rather than the total consumed over a period; ampere hours measure electric charge, often in batteries; and volts indicate the potential difference in an electrical circuit. Understanding the concept of kilowatt hours helps in both energy management and cost estimation for customers using electrical services.