A) Wear rubber gloves. B) Turn off the power at the breaker box. C) Tell someone you're working on it. D) Gather your tools.
A) Pliers. B) Non-contact voltage tester. C) Multimeter. D) Screwdriver.
A) Leather gloves. B) Gardening gloves. C) Rubber insulated gloves rated for the voltage. D) Latex gloves.
A) Ignore it if it's small. B) Replace the entire wire or section. C) Wrap it with aluminum foil. D) Tape it up tightly.
A) To save energy. B) To make the electricity stronger. C) To prevent lights from flickering. D) To provide a safe path for electricity in case of a fault.
A) Red. B) White. C) Black. D) Green or bare copper.
A) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. B) General Failure Current Indicator. C) General Fuse Current Indicator. D) Ground Frequency Conductivity Indicator.
A) Bedrooms, living rooms, hallways. B) Bathrooms, kitchens, outdoors. C) Garages only. D) Attics and basements only.
A) It trips and cuts off the power. B) It increases the voltage. C) It starts to glow red. D) It makes a buzzing sound.
A) Pliers. B) Knife. C) Wire strippers. D) Screwdriver.
A) Robertson. B) Allen wrench. C) Phillips and flathead. D) Torx.
A) To connect two or more wires together. B) To attach a wire to a screw terminal. C) To insulate a single wire. D) To measure the voltage in a wire.
A) Just barely touching. B) Very loose. C) Snug but not overtightened. D) As tight as possible.
A) The color of the wire. B) The length of the wire. C) The amount of current the circuit will carry. D) The type of insulation on the wire.
A) New England Contractors. B) National Energy Council. C) North American Electric Company. D) National Electrical Code.
A) Try to figure it out yourself. B) Ignore the problem. C) Consult a qualified electrician. D) Ask a friend who is not an electrician.
A) To hold wires together temporarily. B) To add color to wires. C) To mark the polarity of wires. D) To insulate and protect electrical connections.
A) Ignore it if it's mild. B) Lie down and rest. C) Seek immediate medical attention. D) Drink a glass of water.
A) A safety switch. B) A type of light bulb. C) A dangerous release of energy caused by an electrical fault. D) A surge protector.
A) Use insulated tools. B) Work in wet conditions. C) Wear safety glasses. D) Double-check your work.
A) To increase voltage. B) To protect circuits from overcurrent. C) To dim lights. D) To store electricity.
A) To reduce electrical resistance. B) To protect and route electrical wiring. C) To amplify electrical signals. D) To make wires glow.
A) Regularly inspect wiring and appliances. B) Ignore flickering lights. C) Overload circuits with too many devices. D) Use extension cords as permanent wiring.
A) Class C or ABC fire extinguisher. B) Water extinguisher. C) Class B extinguisher. D) Class A extinguisher.
A) Green. B) Gray. C) White. D) Black or red.
A) Red. B) White. C) Green. D) Black.
A) A wire stripping tool. B) A safety device. C) A type of wire insulation. D) A short wire used to connect multiple wires to a single terminal.
A) Depends on the circuit's amperage and the devices' wattage. B) Unlimited. C) Ten. D) Always five.
A) Flickering lights. B) Warm outlets or switches. C) Burning smell. D) Consistent power supply.
A) Match the amperage rating and wiring configuration. B) The color of the outlet. C) Any outlet will do. D) The brand of the outlet. |