Tool ID
What tool is used to strip the insulation off electrical wires?
Wire Strippers
According to basic wiring rules, what color wire is typically used for grounding?
Green or Bare Copper
What is the purpose of a receptacle?
to provide a point for electrical devices to plug in
What is the function of a light switch?
to open or close the electrical circuit to control the light
True or False: It is safe to work on electrical circuits in wet conditions.
False
Which tools are commonly used to tighten screws in electrical outlets?
Phillips Head and Flathead Screwdrivers
What color screw does black wire attach to?
Brass
What happens if you connect a receptacle incorrectly?
it could cause a short circuit or fire hazard
How many wires are typically needed to connect a switch to a light fixture?
three wires
Why is the green screw on a receptacle important?
It is where the ground wire connects for safety
Which tools can be used to cut electrical wire?
Wire Strippers and Linesmans Pliers
What way do your hooks ALWAYS face? and Why?
Right
Because the screws tighten to the right, giving you a tighter connection.
How many wires do you have hooked onto one receptable?
5: 2 black, 2 white, 1 bare
What happens when a light switch is turned off?
The electricity is blocked, and the light turns off
Before working on wiring a receptacle, what is the most important safety step?
Turn off the power at the breaker
Identify a tool used to hold wires together while making connections.
Wire Nuts
What color screw does white wire attach to?
Silver
What does the white wire in a receptacle circuit usually do?
Returns electricity to the panel (neutral)
Why does a switch not have silver screws?
A switch interrupts or completes the circuit by controlling the hot (black) wire.
Since the neutral wire (white) is always connected directly to the light fixture and does not go through the switch, there is no need for a silver screw.
The white wires are tied off with a wire nut, but not connected to the switch.
What does a ground wire do?
Provides a safe path for electricity in case of a fault
What two tools are needed to make a hook?
Wire Stripper and Needle Nose Pliers
6 inches
There are 3 reasons why is it important to have a cover plate on a receptacle? Name one.
Explain the purpose for a three-way switch:
it allows you to control a light from two different locations
When beginning, how far should your box be from the end and from each other?
6 inches