A
Define Voltage
Electrical Pressure
Define Current
Electrical Flow
Define Resistance
Define Wattage
Electrical Power
Who discovered electricity?
The Greeks
What does AWG stand for?
American Wire Guage
What is the difference between solid copper and stranded copper?
Solid copper is one solid piece, while stranded copper are several thin pieces of copper together.
What color is the NEUTRAL conductor?
White
What color is the HOT conductor?
Black
What do AC and DC stand for?
Alternating Current
Direct Current
Name the 5 types of power plants.
1) Hydro
2) Solar
3) Wind
4) Nuclear
5) Fossil Fuels
Name North America's 4 Electrical Grids
1) Eastern
2) Western
3) Texan
4) Quebec
I am an integral part of the power distribution system. I am used to help carry high tension cables from point A to point B. What am I?
Pylons/Steel Towers
You can find me on a receptacle. I am used to connect two separate terminals together. What am I?
Break Off Tabs/Break Tabs/Tabs
Which MLB player is currently having an MVP worthy season.
Aaron Judge
I am a tool in your tool bag! You used me to strip off insulation from conductors. I have different-sized holes that help you strip different-sized wires. What am I?
Wire Stripper
I am a device you use every day in your life! People usually use me before walking into a room. I can open and close circuits. What am I?
Switch
Name the tiers of service found on a utility pole in order from top to bottom.
1) Power
2) Telephone
3) CATV/Internet
What does CATV stand for?
Community Antenna Television
Which NBA player ranked Top 3 in points, rebounds, and assists this regular season?
Nikola Jokic
Name the 7 steps of the power distribution system in order.
1) Power Plant
2) Step Up
3) Pylons
4) Substation
5) Utility Pole
6) Step Down
7) Home/Business
What number wire gauge do the following colors of insulations typically represent:
Orange
Yellow
White
Orange - 10 AWG
Yellow - 12 AWG
White 14 AWG
Why do neutral conductors typically never go on a switch, UNLESS reidentified.
It results in a short circuit.
What is the purpose of the red conductor that can be found in 14/3 wire?
Traveler - used for communication between devices.
What blockbuster MLB and NBA trade occurred last weekend?
Rafael Devers to San Francisco
Desmond Bane to Orlando