Electricity- Vocabulary

The gauge is...

• A device that calculates and shows the amount of a degree of what is inside an object.

• A tool used for pushing connectors

• A unit of measurement

• A type of drill

Which of these connectors is most used for outdoor connections?

• Twist-on connectors

• Crimp-on connectors

• Waterproof connectors

• Winged connectors

What's this?

• A socket

• A plug

• A switch

• A bolt

An object that is used to support overhead wires such as power lines and telephone wires is a...

• Zip cord

• Single outlet

• Service cable

• Utility pole

A buried service...

• Require drip loops

• Crosses the roof

• Is installed underground

• Are visible

Which of these is NOT a type of connector?

• Blade connectors

• Solderless connectors

• Split bolt connectors

• Subpanel connectors

What is the device that converts voltage from high to low?

• Service drop

• Utility transformer

• Service entrance

• Service lateral

The main switch...

• Stops electricity

• Detects hazardous power levels

• Safeguards your system from dangers

• Increases risk of overcurrent

What brings electricity from the main panel?

• Feeder cable

• Subpanel

• The neutral return conductor

• The remote unit

Which of these things or materials does not cover wires?

• Belt

• Porcelain

• Sheath

• Jacket