2nd Flashcards

1
Q

a device that acts as a convenient source of electrical energy for current consuming appliances.

A

Convenience outlet

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2
Q

It is where the male plug of an appliance is inserted and usually fastened on the wall or connected in an extension cord.

A

Convenience outlet

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3
Q

It maybe single, duplex, triplex or multiplex and could be surface type or flush type.

A

Convenience outlet

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4
Q

a device inserted to a convenience outlet to conduct electric current.

A

Male plug

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5
Q

A flat cord is attached to it on one end and the other end is connected to a current consuming instrument or appliance.

A

Male plug

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6
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devices that hold and protect the lamp and are also called as -Lamp Sockets/Receptacles.

A

Lamp holders

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7
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These come in many designs and sizes. They are classified as flush, hanging (weatherproof/chain) and surface types.

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Lamp holders

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8
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a device that connects and disconnects the flow of electric current in a circuit.

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Switch

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9
Q

There are many shapes, designs, and types and they are classified as hanging, flush, and surface types.

A

Switch

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10
Q

a circuit protective device that automatically blows and cut the current when and overload or short circuit happens.

A

Fuse

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11
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A protective device used to automatically blows and cuts the current when trouble in the circuit such as short circuit or overload occurs.

A

Circuit breaker

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12
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It comes in 2 poles, 3 poles and 4 poles.

A

Circuit breaker

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13
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Is an octagonal shaped electrical material where connections, joints or termination of wires are being done.

A

Junction box

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14
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It is also where the flush type lamp holder is attached.

A

Junction box

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15
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This could be made of metal or plastic (PVC) Polyvinylchloride.

A

Junction box

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16
Q

a rectangular shaped metallic or plastic (PVC) material in which flush type convenience outlet and switch are attached.

A

Utility box

17
Q

Is a duplex stranded wire used for temporary wiring installation and commonly used in extension cord assembly.

A

Flat cord

18
Q

It comes in a roll of 150 meters and with sizes of gauge # 18 and gauge # 16 awg (American wire gauge).

A

flat cord

19
Q

types of Electrical wire / conductor

A

a. Stranded wire
b. Solid wire

20
Q

wire which is made of multiple strands joined to make a single wire.

A

Stranded wire

21
Q

wire is made of a single strand of copper or aluminum wire. These are used in wiring installation inside and outside the buildings.

A

Solid wire

22
Q

electrical materials used as the passage of wires for protection and insulation.

A

Conduits/ Pipes

23
Q

These could be rigid metallic, flexible metallic conduit (FMC), rigid nonmetallic (PVC), and flexible non-metallic or corrugated plastic conduit (CPC).

A

Conduits/ Pipes

24
Q

electrical materials used to hold and anchor electrical conduits in its proper position.

A

Clamps

25
Q

Are used to attach metallic or non-metallic conduit to the junction or utility boxes.

A

Connectors

26
Q

are used to protect/ cover live/open wires

A

electrical tape

27
Q

transmit energy from one place to another

A

Electrical wire / conductor

28
Q

protective enclosure prevent environmental damage

A

Junction box

29
Q

not reusable/disposable

A

Fuse

30
Q

reusable

A

Circuit breaker

31
Q

visible frame

A

Surface type

32
Q

Face plate

A

flush type

33
Q

has prongs/metal pin

A

Male plug

34
Q

light socket holds/protect lightbulb

A

Lamp holders