WorksheetsElectrical Unit Test
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 27mins
Produced when electricity flows with resistance
Electricity
Copper
Heat
Short Circuit
Voltage Drop
Consists of two wires and a light, heater, or motor.
Circuit
Amps
GFCI
Meter
Heat
A wire that technically does not carry electricity.
Hot Wire
Ground Wire
GFCI
Neutral Wire
Gauge
Loss of voltage as it travels along a wire.
Voltage Drop
Short Circuit
Watts
Conductor
Circuit
The most common material used in making wire.
Wire Nut
Guage
Heat
Copper
Romex
Measurement of electrical pressure.
Watts
Amps
Volts
Meter
Circuit
Any material through which electricity easily flows.
Conductor
Conduit
Romex
Insulator
Voltage Drop
Measurement of wire diameter
Gauge
Heat
Neutral Wire
GFCI
Conduit
The common name for nonmetallic sheathed cable.
Conduit
Conductor
Romex
Wire Nut
Meter
A device that measures the amount of electricity used.
GFCI
Meter
Electricity
Short Circuit
Copper
Measurement of the amount of work that can be done.
Volts
Amps
Watts
Hot Wire
Conductor
A form of energy that produces light, heat, and magnetism.
Short Circuit
GFCI
Heat
Voltage Drop
Electricity
Any material which restricts the flow of electricity.
Voltage Drop
Conductor
Romex
Insulator
Wire Nut
Measurement of the flow of electricity.
Copper
Watts
Volts
Meter
Amps
A wire that acts as a safety device in case of a short circuit.
Neutral Wire
Ground Wire
GFCI
Hot Wire
Circuit
Rigid or bendable tubing that contains electrical wires.
Meter
Romex
Wire Nut
Short Circuit
Conduit
Caused when electricity travels back to its source to fast
Voltage Drop
Short Circuit
Meter
GFCI
Heat
The wire that carries the electricity
Neutral Wire
Wire Nut
Hot Wire
Ground Wire
GFCI
Types of outlets usually found in wet locations
Gauge
Ground Wire
Conduit
Meter
GFCI
Used to connect two or more wires together.
Circuit
Wire Nut
Romex
Meter
Gauge
Which wire goes to the GREEN screw?
Black Wire
White Wire
Green Wire
Which wire goes to the GOLD or BRASS screw?
Black Wire
White Wire
Green Wire
Which wire goes to the SILVER screw?
Black Wire
White Wire
Green Wire
List the common colors (3) for a hot wire
List the common colors (2) for a ground wire
List the common colors (1) for a Neutral wire
A piece of romex has the following information printed on it: 12-2w/g. Explain the meaning of that information. (5 points)
GFCI devices should be used in wet locations like bathrooms, kitchens, or outside.
True
False
White and green wires are neutral and should be attached to the silver screw.
True
False
Immediately discontinue using an extension cord if it feels warm or smells like burning rubber.
True
False
The two deadly hazards associated with electricity are fire and shock
True
False
Rubber is a good conductor of electricity.
True
False
A circuit breaker will only trip when a short circuit occurs. .
True
False
