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Residential Electrical Installation Terms

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the unit of measure for electrical current?

a)

Volt

b)

Ampere

c)

Ohm

d)

Watt

2.

A device that automatically stops the flow of electricity in a circuit if it becomes overloaded is called a ________.

a)

Conduit

b)

Junction Box

c)

Circuit Breaker

d)

Outlet

3.

Which of the following is a protective tube used to route electrical wiring?

a)

Conduit

b)

Wire Nut

c)

Load

d)

Service Panel

4.

A device that protects people from electrical shock by interrupting a household circuit is known as a ________.

a)

GFCI

b)

Neutral Wire

c)

Romex Wire

d)

Voltage

5.

What is the purpose of a Junction Box?

a)

To measure electrical current

b)

To protect wire connections

c)

To carry electricity back to the service panel

d)

To control a light or outlet from two locations.

6.

Which conductor carries electricity back to the service panel and is typically colored white?

a)

Neutral Wire

b)

Romex Wire

c)

Load

d)

Wire Nut

7.

An Outlet is a device that allows electrical devices to be connected to the ________.

a)

Circuit Breaker

b)

Power Supply

c)

Junction Box

d)

Service Panel

8.

What is the central control point for a home’s electrical system where circuit breakers or fuses are housed?

a)

Service Panel

b)

Wire Nut

c)

Load

d)

Conduit

9.

A Single-Pole Switch controls a light or outlet from how many locations?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

10.

A Two-Way Switch is commonly known as a ________ switch.

a)

Single-Pole

b)

Double-Pole

c)

Triple-Pole

d)

Quad-Pole