Quiz 5: Electrical Wiring Techniques

Which splice is the most widely used in interior wiring to extend the lengths of wire from one point to another?

• Western Union Short Tie Splice

• Western Union Long Tie Splice

• Through fixture joint

• Duplex wire Splice

Which splice is used extensively for outside wiring and is similar to the short tie splice?

• Western Union Short Tie Splice

• Western Union Long Tie Splice

• Through fixture joint

• Duplex wire Splice

In which type of wiring is the duplex wire splice used?

• Interior wiring

• Exterior wiring

• Conduit system

• Large solid wires

Which splice is used to join solid wires of No. 6 AWG or larger sizes when large wire connectors or pliers are not available?

• Britannia Splice

• Scarped Splice

• Rat Tail Joints

• Terminating Fixture Joint

Which splice is used only in large solid wires where there is an objection to the bulkiness of the Western Union or Britannia splice?

• Britannia Splice

• Scarped Splice

• Rat Tail Joints

• Terminating Fixture Joint

In which situation is the Rat Tail Joint used?

• Joining conductors in outlet boxes

• Connecting fixture leads to through conductor

• Terminating two dissimilar wires

• Joining a tap or other conductor to a through conductor

When is the Terminating Fixture Joint used?

• Joining conductors in outlet boxes

• Connecting fixture leads to through conductor

• Terminating two dissimilar wires

• Joining a tap or other conductor to a through conductor

Which splice is used for joining stranded wires to extend their length?

• Ordinary Wrapped Cable Splice

• Multiple Wrapped Cable Splice

• Ordinary Tap Joint

• Split Cable Tap Joint

Connector that is used for splice and tap connection of large wires

• rubber tape

• solderless connector

• Wire nut

• Split bolt connector

A term used in removing insulation or stripping of wire.

• dressing

• skinning

• soldering

• unwrapping