Terminology
General Knowledge
Safety
Fun Facts
History of Residential Electrical
100

What is the name of the receptical that you plug things into to receive power. 

Electrical outlet

100

how many colors of screw are on the outlet

3 gold, silver, green. 
100

Should you have your exposed wires covered by the proper conductors?

Yes, because if you don't, you could get shocked.

100

When was the residential electricity invented.

1882 by Edison Electric Illuminating Company of New York.

100

when was electricty first invented

1700's

200

what is the name of the prong that does not conduct electricity 

The ground 
200

which prong of the recepticle should be facing upwards to meet code

the ground. 

200

Should you wear the proper protective equipment, when working on exposed wire, or anything with electricity?

Yes, because if you didn't have the proper equipment, this could result in injury or death.

200

Which of the following people invented residential electricity?

A. Thomas Jefferson

B. John Adams

C. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

D. Thomas Edison

200

who invented electricity

Ben Franklin

300
what does the G mean in the wire 14-2 G

Gauge

300

what side of the switch should be facing up the "off" or "on" 

the "off" side

300

Should you have exposed wires in water?

No, because this could result in serious shock, or death to persons.

300

In which of the following cities was the Edison's laboratory located in?

A. Menlo Park, New Jersey

B. Orlando, Florida

C. New York City, New York

D. Ogallala, Nebraska

300

Why was it created

people wanted a cheap and safe way to light their homes

400

what is the official name for wire cutters 

dikes or diags

400

which wire color is the nuetral 

the White wire

400

Leave all exposed wires in your house uncovered, even under water, because you don't have to worry about electrical shock.

Cover all exposed wires, in order to keep you safe, and also other people safe from electricity.

400

TRUE or FALSE

Electricity travels at the speed of sound at 200,000 meters per second.

FALSE

Electricity travels at the Speed Of Light which is approximately 300,000 Kilometers Per Second.

400

how long has it been around

150 years

500

what is the term used for something that meets the requirements of the state. 

code. 

500

what wire is the ground

the wire with no insulation 

500

Putting your finger in a live circuit outlet is a very good idea.

Wrong, doing so could result in serious injury and/or death.

500

A spark of static electricity can measure up to 1,500 Volts. TRUE or FALSE

3,000 Volts

500

what of day was it invented

Luch time