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Common Wire Splices and Joints

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Common Wire Splices and Joints
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It is the electrical connection or joining of two or more wires that conduct electricity in a building.

Connection

Jointing

Soldering

Splicing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is used extensively for outside wiring to extend the length of wire from one end to another.

Western Union Short-tie Splice

Aerial Tap

Western Union Long-tie Splice

The Britannia joint

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is the most widely used splice or joint in interior wiring installation to extend the length of wire from one point to another.

Western Union Short-tie Splice

Western Union Long-tie Splice

Y-Splice

The Britannia joint

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This method of wrapping is generally used on small cables because the strands are flexible and all can be wrapped in one operation.

Western Union Short-tie Splice

Western Union Long-tie Splice

Y-Splice

The Britannia joint

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This tool is used to twist the wire in splicing and jointing wires.

Gloves

Long nose Pliers

Screwdriver

Wire cutter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This kind of joint is commonly used to join two or more conductors inside the junction box.

Aerial Tap

Knotted tap

Plain tap joint

Rat Tail

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This joint is used where the splice is subject to strain or slippage.

Aerial Tap

Knotted tap

Plain tap joint

Rat Tail

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