True or False?
Multiple Choice
Completion
Short Answer
Misc.
100
The white wire used in a switch loop must be re-identified with black tape or paint.
True- Red tape or paint is also acceptable.
100
The NEC requires that all switching be done in the _______circuit conductor. A. grounded B. grounding C. switch loop D. ungrounded
D. ungrounded
100
A switching arrangement where the feed is brought to the lighting outlet first and a two-wire cable is run from the lighting outlet to the switch is called a(n)___________.
Switch loop
100
Explain where combination switches are usually installed in residential wiring systems.
In areas where there is not enough room between framing members to install a two-gang box for two switches.
100
What is a drawback of using push-in terminations?
-Have many problems. -Do not provide as good a termination as a terminal loop or back-wired termination.
200
When wiring a house using conduit, the NEC permits a white insulated conductor to be used as a "hot" conductor in a switch loop as long as it is re-identified as such.
False- Re-identification of a white wire is permitted only when cable is used as the wiring method.
200
The most common switch used in residential wiring is the _________ switch. A. double-pole switch B. combination switch C. three-way D. single-pole
D. single-pole
200
A(n) ___________ switch is used to control a 240-volt load, such as a water heater, in a residential wiring system.
Double-pole switch
200
Which of the following switches tend to generate the most heat? double-pole switches/dimmer switches/three-way switches/four way switches
dimmer switches
200
What is the name of the connection you would use when wiring a single-pole switch where the two connectors are black and white?
"switch loop"
300
When a white wire is used as a traveler conductor for three-way switching, it is required to be re-identified as an ungrounded conductor.
True
300
The black-colored common terminal on a three-way switch should always have a ___________ insulated wire connected to it. A. white B. black C. red D. any colored wire is permitted
B. black
300
______________ switches are used to control one or more lighting loads from two or more locations.
Three-way
300
Explain how to tell the difference between a four-way switch and a double-pole switch.
The double-pole switch toggle is marked with ON/OFF, while the four-way switch toggle is not marked.
300
If you use metal faceplates when installing switches, you must remember to _____________ as required in Section 404.9(B).
Provide a means to ground them to the grounding system.
400
Like a four-way switch, two of the terminals on a double-pole switch are brass-colored and two terminals are black in color.
False- They should all be the same color.
400
The brass-colored terminals on a three-way switch are called the ___________ terminals. A. common B. traveler C. ungrounded D. grounded
B. traveler
400
When installing a receptacle so that one half is controlled by a switch and the other half is hot all the time, the switch-controlled half is located on the ___________ of the receptacle.
Bottom
400
Which of the following are the same as General Use Snap Switches? snap switches/toggle switches/switches/all of the examples
All of them.
400
When installing decorator switch covers, you need to make sure that the screws are what size.
6/32 x 1/4
500
Like single-pole switches, dimmer switches come from the factory with screw terminals.
False
500
Four-way switches must be placed __________ in the circuit. A. before the three-way switches B. in parallel with the three-way switches C. after the three-way switches D. between the three-way switches
D. between the three-way switches
500
To control a light from four locations, a circuit requires ________________.
two three-way switches and two four-way switches
500
Explain what must be done to a receptacle so that it may be split-wired with half of it hot and the other half switch-controlled.
Remove the tab between the two brass screw terminals. Wire the top brass terminal with the conductor that is hot all the time. Wire the bottom brass terminal with the conductor that is switch-controlled. Use a common neutral for both ungrounded conductors.
500
When installing switches, it is important that the conductors be securely ________________ to the device.
attached
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