Circuitry

If a switch has three screws (not including the ground), and one screw is black, it is ___________.

• A 4-way switch

• A single-pole switch

• A dimmer switch

• A 3-way switch

In order for a 3-way switch to work properly, it needs a neutral wire on its silver screw.

• True

• False

When wiring 3-way switches, the hot wire from the home run always goes on what color screw?

(a)  

When wiring a 3-way switch, the traveler wires always go on what color screws?

(a)  

When wiring a 3-way switch, the wire that attaches to the black screw and goes to the light is called the __________.

• traveler

• neutral

• switch leg

• ground

When wiring a 3-way switch, the traveler wire travels from the switch to the light.

• True

• False

3-way switches are always installed in pairs. You will never install one 3-way switch by itself.

• True

• False

A light that is operated by 3-way switches does not require a neutral.

• True

• False

When wiring a 3-way switch, make sure you tighten the screw on the wire's insulation.

• True

• False

A GFCI receptacle shuts off the power when the wire gets too hot.

• True

• False