Cable Installation Best Practices

Cable Installation Best Practices

Assessment

Interactive Video

Life Skills, Other

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial discusses common mistakes in cable installation, such as over-stripping cables and not securing them properly, which can lead to short circuits. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to correctly install cables into a plug, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the cable diameter is larger than the plug hole and using proper twisting techniques to secure the wires. The tutorial concludes with a demonstration of testing the installation to ensure the cable is secure and won't easily detach.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk of improper cable installation?

Reduced electricity bill

Improved electrical efficiency

Cable detachment and short circuits

Increased internet speed

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first mistake discussed in the video regarding cable installation?

Using the wrong type of cable

Excessive stripping of cable insulation

Not using enough cable

Incorrect plug type

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is excessive stripping of cable insulation problematic?

It increases the cable's length

It makes the cable more durable

It can cause the wires to short circuit

It makes the cable too flexible

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the second mistake highlighted in the video?

Using a cable with too large a diameter

Over-tightening the cable

Not securing the cable sheath properly

Using a cable with too small a diameter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the consequence of not securing the cable sheath?

The cable's color changes

The cable becomes fire-resistant

The cable easily detaches from the plug

The cable becomes waterproof

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of creating cable loops during installation?

To ensure the cable does not easily detach

To reduce the cable's weight

To increase the cable's length

To make the cable look decorative

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you ensure the cable diameter is larger than the plug hole?

By using a thicker cable

By creating loops or knots in the cable

By using a smaller plug

By stretching the cable

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