Electric Meter and Electrical Systems Quiz

What is the primary function of the electric meter?

• To measure the amount of electricity your home uses

• To control the flow of electricity to the home

• To shut off power to the home

• To protect the electrical system from overload

What does the utility company handle in terms of your electrical service?

• The wiring inside your house

• The electric meter and connections to your house

• The breakers inside the panel

• The appliances in your home

What is the "load side" of an electrical system?

• Everything up to the attachment point on your house

• The portion of the system controlled by the utility company

• Everything inside your home from the meter onward

• The wires running outside of the home

Where is the disconnect switch commonly located?

• Inside the service panel

• On the outside wall near the electric meter

• Near the main breaker inside the house

• In the basement

What happens when you turn off the main breaker?

• It stops the power flow to the entire house

• It only affects the branch circuits

• It powers off the electric meter

• It stops the flow of power from the utility company

What does the main service panel do?

• It measures electricity usage

• It distributes power to individual circuits in the home

• It connects the home's electrical system to the utility

• It serves as the home's external power source

What is the purpose of a circuit breaker?

• To measure how much power is being used

• To shut off power to the house when needed

• To protect circuits from overloads or faults

• To increase power flow to specific devices

What is a common cause of a tripped breaker?

• A fault in the utility power lines

• An overload in the circuit, such as running too many devices at once

• A damaged electric meter

• A short circuit in the breaker box

What is a dedicated circuit used for?

• To prevent short circuits

• To provide power to a single device or appliance

• To reduce the cost of your electricity bill

• To connect your house to the utility company

What types of appliances typically require a dedicated circuit?

• Phones and computers

• Refrigerators, water heaters, and furnaces

• Lights and fans

• Small appliances like toasters and microwaves