Basic Residential Electrical

A type of electrical outlet.

• duplex receptacle

• single pole switch

• three way switch

• four way switch

A type of electrical switch used to control lights from one location.

• duplex receptacle

• single pole switch

• three way switch

• four way switch

A type of electrical switch used to control lights from two locations.

• duplex receptacle

• single pole switch

• three way switch

• double pole switch

A type of electrical switch used to control lights from more than two locations.

• duplex receptacle

• single pole switch

• four way switch

• double pole switch

The name of a pair of wires that are unique to three way and four way switches.

• switch leg

• hot

• pigtails

• travelers

The name of a short jumper wire typically used to connect from a wire nut to a device.

• switch leg

• hot

• pigtail

• travelers

This is a drawing symbol for what kind of device?

• Duplex Receptacle

• 4 Way Switch

• Single Pole Switch

• 3 Way Switch

This is a drawing symbol for what kind of device?

• Duplex Receptacle

• 4 Way Switch

• Single Pole Switch

• 3 Way Switch

This is a drawing symbol for what kind of device?

• Duplex Receptacle

• 4 Way Switch

• Single Pole Switch

• 3 Way Switch

A safety step taken before working on equipment.

• Lock Out Tag Out

• Ask if the power is off.

• Turn the power on.

• Cut the wires.