Electrical Outlet Quiz

What is the purpose of an outlet tester?

• To measure the voltage of an outlet

• To check if an outlet is correctly wired

• To repair a faulty outlet

• To install a new outlet

What is the common wiring found in residential homes after 1970?

• Knob and tube wiring

• Romex wiring

• Aluminum wiring

• Copper wiring

What does 14-2 indicate in Romex wiring?

• 14 gauge wire with 2 conductors

• 14 gauge wire with 3 conductors

• 12 gauge wire with 2 conductors

• 12 gauge wire with 3 conductors

Which type of outlet is recommended for residential use?

• Cheap residential grade outlet

• Commercial grade outlet

• Tamper resistant outlet

• Spec grade outlet

What is the purpose of tamper resistant outlets?

• To prevent electrical shocks

• To save energy

• To provide USB charging ports

• To prevent children from inserting objects into the outlet

What is the difference between side wiring and back wiring?

• Side wiring is more secure than back wiring

• Side wiring is faster than back wiring

• Side wiring requires twisting the wires together

• Back wiring requires using screw terminals

What is the purpose of a wire stripper?

• To cut wires

• To strip insulation from wires

• To test the voltage of wires

• To twist wires together

Which type of wire is commonly used for 20 amp circuits?

• 14 gauge wire

• 12 gauge wire

• 16 gauge wire

• 18 gauge wire

What is the purpose of a non-contact voltage tester?

• To measure the resistance of a wire

• To detect the presence of voltage without touching the wire

• To strip insulation from a wire

• To tighten screw terminals

Which type of screwdriver is recommended for electrical work?

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Flathead screwdriver

• Square or Robertson screwdriver

• Torx screwdriver