Electrical receptacles come in which two basic varieties?
a.15 and 20 A
b.125 and 250 V
c.Straight blade and locking
d.White and almond
e.None of the above
The correct answer is: Straight blade and locking
Locking receptacles are used in applications where ? is/are a primary concern.
a.child safety
b.ensured, consistent contact
c.environmental conditions
d.high voltage
The correct answer is: ensured, consistent contact
? has standardized the configuration of receptacle contacts based upon the number of poles and wires, as well as the amperage and voltage rating of the product.
a.International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
b.National Electrical Code (NEC)
c.National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
d.Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
e.None of the above
The correct answer is: National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
Which of the following is not a basic component of a switch or receptacle?
a.Actuator
b.Contact
c.Lock spring
d.Mounting strap
e.Terminal
The correct answer is: Lock spring
The terminals on a switch or receptacle are used for two primary purposes: a point of
contact or interface with the building wire and bundling stranded wire.
Select one:
True
False
The correct answer is 'True'.
When the stranded wire begins to spread apart in the installation process, this is referred to as ? .
a.fill
b.mash
c.splay
d.spread
e.none of the above
The correct answer is: splay
The five primary methods of terminating a wiring device are: back wire, ? , speed wire,
pre-terminated leads (leaded), and modular.
a.loop wire
b.side saddle
c.side wire
d.spin set
e.none of the above
The correct answer is: side wire
Back-wire devices incorporate a ? that is threaded onto the terminal screw, either
internal or external to the device.
a.clamping plate
b.conductor lock
c.terminal housing
d.wire cleat
e.none of the above
The correct answer is: clamping plate
Proper installation of a conductor on a side-wired device requires that the stripped lead
be looped in the ? direction.
a.clockwise
b.counter-clockwise
c.left
d.right
e.none of the above
The correct answer is: clockwise
Speed wire devices will only accept a 14 AWG solid copper conductor.
Select one:
True
False
The correct answer is 'True'.
Speed wire terminations are primarily used on ? grade of wiring devices.
a.commercial
b.hospital
c.residential
d.spec
e.all of the above
The correct answer is: residential
A device’s mounting strap’s primary functions are ? .
a.grounding and marking
b.grounding, marking, and stabilizing
c.grounding, marking, mounting, stabilizing
d.mounting and stabilizing
The correct answer is: grounding, marking, mounting, stabilizing
Which of the following components serves as a wiring device’s primary ground-fault
return path?
a.Actuator
b.Face (cover)
c.Mounting strap
d.Terminal screw
e.None of the above
The correct answer is: Mounting strap
Which of following markings might appear on the mounting strap of a standard wiring
device?
a.3rd Party Test Compliance
b.Manufacturer's ID
c.Point of Manufacture
d.Wire Rating
e.All of the above
The correct answer is: All of the above
Receptacle current contacts are typically offered in what two primary designs?
a.Conductive and non-conductive
b.Double-wipe and triple-wipe
c.Single-wipe and double-wipe
d.Single-wipe and triple-wipe
e.None of the above
The correct answer is: Double-wipe and triple-wipe
Receptacle contacts are offered in four primary designs to accommodate different
configurations based on the amperage and voltage of a device.
Select one:
True
False
The correct answer is 'False'.
The actuator on a switch comes in ? different basic styles.
a.3
b.5
c.7
d.8
e.10
The correct answer is: 8
Which of the following is a primary function of a receptacle face?
a.Inhibit mis-mating of differently rated devices
b.Matching a room's color palette
c.Promote the manufacturer's brand name
d.All of the above
The correct answer is: Inhibit mis-mating of differently rated devices
In accordance with the NEC, which of the following is true?
a. Receptacles must be listed.
b. Receptacles must be marked with the manufacturer’s name or identification.
c. Receptacles must be marked with their voltage and ampere rating.
d. All of the above
NEC Reference
The correct answer is: All of the above
Incorrect
The correct answer is: 406.3(A)
Which of the following is a certification mark that could appear on a wiring device?
a.CSA
b.NCAA
c.UAW
d.None of the above
The correct answer is: CSA
A unit of an electrical system, other than a conductor, that carries or controls electrical
energy as its principal function is best defined as ? .
a.a device
b.an electric sign
c.electrical equipment
d.energized
The correct answer is: a device