Electrical Terms
This is the rate of flow of electricity.
What is a Amp?
Shoes with this material help insulate against electrical shock.
What is rubber?
The smaller the gauge number, the _____ the wire.
What is larger?
This switch controls lights from one location and has two terminals.
What is a single pole switch?
What is commonly used as a preservative that can come in lots of colors?
What is paint?
This measures electrical pressure.
What is a volt?
You should always place circuit breakers in this position before beginning electrical work.
What is the “off” position?
Copper, aluminum, and water are examples of these materials.
What are conductors?
This switch controls lights from two locations.
What is a three-way switch?
___________ should be repaired or caulked.
What is crack/holes?
This measures electrical power and equals volts times amps.
What is a watt?
Standing in this substance while handling electricity increases the risk of shock.
What is water?
Rubber and plastic are examples of these materials.
What are insulators?
This switch is used with three-way switches to control lights from three or more locations.
What is a four-way switch?
What causes paint to blister and peel?
What is moisture?
This equals 1,000 watts.
What is a kilowatt?
These are the two deadliest hazards associated with electricity.
What are shock and fire?
This type of wire is commonly used underground and may be buried directly in soil.
What is UF wire?
This receptacle has places to receive two plugs.
What is a duplex receptacle?
Expanding and contracting surfaces cause the paint to crack and _________.
What is scald?
This measures resistance to the flow of electricity.
What are ohms?
This organization publishes the National Electric Code (NEC).
What is the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)?
This common residential cable is also known as non-metallic sheathed cable.
What is Romex™?
These electrical boxes are required at every junction, splice, light, switch, or outlet.
What are wiring boxes?
A spray gun or spray can nozzle should be held about _______ from the surface being painted.
What is 6"-8"?