Electrical Module Review

What color is most often the 'HOT' wire in a circuit?

• black

• white

• green

• copper

What color wire is most often the "neutral" wire?

• black

• green

• white

• copper

What color(s) is used as a ground wire in a circuit?

• black

• white

• green

• copper

What is the common "brand name" used to describe non-metallic (NM) sheathed cable?

• Romex

• Flex

• Armored cable

• Conduit

The main function of a _____________ is to “trip” or shut off a circuit, in the event of a short circuit.

• Resistor

• Transformer

• Capacitor

• Circuit breaker

(NM) sheathed cable is named by the number of conductors; however 14-2 cable actually has ____________ wires.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

In 14-2 NM cable, the __________ wire is not counted as a conductor.

• black

• white

• hot

• ground

If the hot and neutral wires in a circuit are connected (without a light bulb or some other load), this creates a situation known as a.....

• bad day

• short circuit

• bright light

• correct wiring

Older homes may have panels with _______________, (screw in type) instead of breakers.    

• fuses

• plugs

• knob and tube

• plaster

The tool that is used to strip insulation off of wire is known as:  

• needle nose

• linesman pliers

• wire strippers

• cutters