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A circuit that is broken so current cannot flow through it is called…. What is Open Circuit.
An assembly of electrical wires, connectors, and fasteners from the transformer to the entrance head. What is Service Drop
A safety device that cuts off electricity even if very tiny amounts of current leave the normal circuit. What is Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
Wire/cable coded for dry or wet locations. What is Type TW
A switch designed to be the only switch in a circuit. What is Single-Pole Switch
What is the code that all wiring must meet? What is National Electrical Code NEC
Wires in boxes must be connected to each other by insulated connectors called…. What are Wire Nuts
Name four requirements of a properly wired electrical box. What are Grounded, Securely Fastened, Clamped via Rommex Connectors, No Bare Wires Exposed, Wires Hooked in the Clockwise Direction, etc…
What is Ohm. The unit used to measure a material’s resistance to the flow of electrical current.
Electromotive force is measured in what unit? What is Volts
State the Ohm’s Law equation. What is E=IR
A 9 volt battery supplies power to a cordless curling iron with a resistance of 18 ohms. How much current is flowing through the curling iron? What is 0.5 amphs
What is the measure of the rate of flow of electricity in a conductor? What is Amperes
A 5 amp motor running on 120 volts will consume _____ watts of electricity. What is 600 watts
The measure of electrical pressure. What is Volts
The measure of the amount of energy/work that can be done by the electrical pressure and rate of flow of electricity. What is Watts
A cable consisting of No. 12 wire, one black, one red, one white, and a ground wire will be stamped: What is 12-3 with ground
_______ wires have more conductivity than solid wires. What is Stranded
Where would you expect to find a UF type cable? Where is Burial Applications
The dark screw on a three-way switch that feeds the power from the source is called the…. What is Common Screw
A pair of wires connected to the light colored screws which pass electricity from one switch to another are called… What are Traveler Wires