Electrical theory
Any electrons located in the outer shell of an atom are known as ____ electrons.
Valance
A drill bit with a spiral cutting edge used to bore holes in wood is called a(n)_______ bit.
auger
A(n) __________ can indicate that voltage is present on a circuit without actually being connected to the circuit.
non contact voltage tester
The __________ is a drawing that shows building detail from a view directly above the house.
floor plan
When holes are bored through wood framing members for the purpose of installing an electrical cable, the holes must be bored so the edge of the hole is not less than __________ from the nearest edge of the wood framing member.
1 and 1/4 inch
A ____ is generally made from material that contains one or two valence electrons.
conductor
A hammer used by an electrician should have __________ claws.
long and straight
A meter that uses a moving pointer or needle to indicate a value on a scale is called a(n) __________ meter.
Analog
A(n) __________ shows the side of the house that is facing a certain direction.
elevation drawing
Where the opening to an outlet, junction, or switch point is less than 8" in any dimension, each conductor must be long enough to extend at least __________ outside the opening.
3 inches
Electrical ____ is the flow of electrons.
current
Another name for a 'Skilsaw' is a __________ saw
circular
An instrument used to measure values of resistance is called a(n) __________.
Ohmmeter
Most residential plans are drawn on a scale of __________ = 1'.
1/4"
Lighting fixtures, weighing no more than __________, are permitted to be supported by outlet boxes.
50 pounds
The ____ is a measurement of the amount of electricity that is flowing through a circuit.
ampere
Another name for a 'Sawzall' is a __________ saw.
reciprocating
. A(n) __________ is the circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device and the outlets.
branch circuit
If a blueprint is drawn with a scale of 1/8" = 1', a line 1 inch long will equal __________ on the blueprint.
8 feet
Receptacles must be installed so that no point measured along the floor line in any wall space is more than__________ feet from a receptacle.
6 feet
A conductor connected to the case of an appliance to provide a low-resistance path to ground is called a(n) ____ conductor.
grounded
__________ are used to cut cables and conductors in a limited space.
diagonal
Electrical power is measured in __________
watts
On construction sites, all 120-volt power tools must be plugged into a(n) __________.
ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle
The required wall receptacle in each bathroom of a dwelling unit must be installed adjacent to, and within__________ of the sink. (General Rule)
36 inches