Electrical outlets and switches

Draw the three basic conductors of an electrical receptacle

Which terminal screw of the switch connects to the neutral (white wire)

• Silver

• Green

• Gold

• Nah chief! You almost had me. Switches don't have neutrals.

Draw a series lighting circuit.

What is the purpose of the neutral?

• Carry voltage to the receptacle.

• Provide a path for fault current.

• Provide a return path for voltage carried to the receptacle.

• Provide COVID-19

Answer explanation

The neutral will always provide a path for the voltage to return back to the source of power! Not COVID-19!

Which switch will turn on the light bulb?

• Red

• Gray

• Yellow

• Blue