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So you Want to be an Electrician? Quiz

These are beginner's level questions about electrical vocabulary and installations. It is based on the 2005 NEC for the US.

A multiple-choice quiz by spokanemikel. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
spokanemikel

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
277,597

Updated
May 22 24

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the US, which of the following is NOT an accepted color for a grounded conductor, also known as the neutral conductor? Hint

green

grey

white

natural grey

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Question 2 of 10

2. Electrical current is measured in what units? Hint

joules

amperes

hertz

ohms

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the US, when using wire sized #4 and larger, what piece of equipment must be used at all conduit connectors? Hint

nothing

lock nut

plastic bushing

grounding lock nut

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the US, which of the following is NOT required for all single family dwellings? Hint

GFI in bathrooms

two kitchen small appliance circuits

light outside each exit of house

switched receptacles

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the US, where is the outlet in a bathroom required to be? Hint

within three feet of the basin

anywhere in the room

next to the light switch

over the toilet

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the US, all residential housing requires what piece of equipment in all bedrooms and on each floor? Hint

ceiling light

switches

smoke detectors

windows

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the US, which of these is NOT an approved lighting fixture in a closet? Hint

fluorescent light

None of these

enclosed incandescent light

open incandescent light

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is normally used for electrical wiring in homes? Hint

tungsten

wood

copper

plastic

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Question 9 of 10

9. Any place along an electrical system that utilizes power is called a(n)? Hint

switch

outlet

power point

thermostat

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Question 10 of 10

10. Baseboard heaters are an example of what type of heating? Hint

cheap

fan forced

radiant

central

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the US, which of the following is NOT an accepted color for a grounded conductor, also known as the neutral conductor?

Answer: green

Green is only accepted for the grounding conductor, which is different than the grounded conductor.

2. Electrical current is measured in what units?

Answer: amperes

The ampere is usually referred to as an 'amp' and is named for the French scientist Andre-Marie Ampere.

3. In the US, when using wire sized #4 and larger, what piece of equipment must be used at all conduit connectors?

Answer: plastic bushing

The NEC states that all conduit connectors entering a box must have a plastic bushing for protection, if the wire is size #4 or larger.

4. In the US, which of the following is NOT required for all single family dwellings?

Answer: switched receptacles

Switched receptacles in bedrooms and family/living rooms are an option instead of ceiling lights, however they are not a requirement.

5. In the US, where is the outlet in a bathroom required to be?

Answer: within three feet of the basin

This rule is intended to eliminate the chances of electrical cords hanging over the sink.

6. In the US, all residential housing requires what piece of equipment in all bedrooms and on each floor?

Answer: smoke detectors

Each bedroom is required to have a smoke detector as well as one on each floor.

7. In the US, which of these is NOT an approved lighting fixture in a closet?

Answer: open incandescent light

Open incandescent bulbs are considered a fire hazard.

8. Which of the following is normally used for electrical wiring in homes?

Answer: copper

Plastic will not conduct and wood is a poor conductor. Aluminum is a good conductor, but the easy availability of copper, and its proven track record, means that this is the conductor of choice in most applications.

9. Any place along an electrical system that utilizes power is called a(n)?

Answer: outlet

An outlet is a point at which power is used, switches and thermostats only control power.

10. Baseboard heaters are an example of what type of heating?

Answer: radiant

While radiant heat can be useful, it is not very cost effective.

Source: Author spokanemikel

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