Electrical Terms and Definitions

What does Circuit refer to?

• Tubing, piping or electrical wire installation

• A safety device

• A type of conduit

• A tool used to thread a conduit

What is a Circuit breaker?

• A safety device that opens an electrical circuit if overloaded

• A type of conduit

• A tool used to bend a conduit

• A type of electrical wiring support

What is a Conduit?

• A pipe or raceway for electrical conductors

• A safety device

• A type of electrical wiring support

• A tool used to thread a conduit

What is the purpose of Dies and dies stock?

• To thread a conduit

• To bend a conduit

• To support electrical wiring

• To open an electrical circuit

What does EMT refer to?

• Electrical Metallic Tubing

• Flexible Metallic Tubing

• Rigid Metallic Conduit

• Intermediate Metallic Conduit

What is an Elbow?

• A 90 degree angle bend fitting

• A type of conduit

• A safety device

• A tool used to thread a conduit

What does FMT refer to?

• Flexible Metallic Tubing

• Electrical Metallic Tubing

• Rigid Metallic Conduit

• Intermediate Metallic Conduit

What is Galvanic reaction?

• A reaction between two dissimilar metals

• A type of conduit

• A safety device

• A tool used to bend a conduit

What is a Hazardous location?

• A location where flammable quantity is likely to occur

• A type of conduit

• A safety device

• A tool used to thread a conduit

What is a Hickey?

• A tool used to bend a conduit

• A type of conduit

• A safety device

• A tool used to thread a conduit