Unit 3 Chapter 7 - Electrical Boxes

True or False: Metallic boxes are used far more than nonmetallic boxes to install switches and receptacles.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following boxes is often referred to as a nail-on box?

• Handy

• Metallic

• Nonmetallic

• Old Work

Most nonmetallic boxes are made of (a)   plastic.

The process of removing the sides of metallic boxes to join them together is called (a)   .

Which of the following boxes is often referred to as a utility box?

• Handy

• Metallic

• Nonmetallic

• Old work

True or False: Traditional round nail-on boxes are sturdier than ceiling fan-rated boxes.

• True

• False

Boxes meant for installations where the drywall has already been added are called (a)   boxes.

True or False: A damp location is defined as any area that is subject to saturation or is directly impacted by the weather.

• True

• False

Weatherproof boxes are made of cast (a)   .

True or False: Raised covers are used for surface-mounted boxes.

• True

• False