WorksheetsElectrical Acronyms and Definitions
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 5mins
(a) are brief, momentary bursts of energy with high voltage and current that can travel through power or data lines. These events, also called voltage spikes, can be caused by internal sources like a motor starting up or external events like lightning strikes, and can damage or disrupt electronic equipment
Which acronym stands for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter?
AFCI
ALCI
GFCI
OCPD
What is the correct full term for GFCI?
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter
General Fault Current Indicator
Grounded Fuse Circuit Isolator
Ground-Frequency Current Inverter
Which device is specifically defined as a Surge Protective Device?
SPD
TVSS
CT
EGC
A technician needs protection against transient voltage surges on a panel. Which listed acronym directly names a Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor?
TVSS
IG
CT
ALCI
What does the acronym OCPD stand for in electrical safety?
Output Current Phase Detector
Open Circuit Power Distributor
Overload Circuit Protection Detector
Overcurrent Protective Device
Which of the following devices is designed to protect against ground faults?
OCPD
CT
SPD
GFCI
Which acronym refers to a device that interrupts current flow in the event of an arc fault?
AFCI
TVSS
SPD
GFCI
