Quiz 2 Flashcards
Electrical Switches
A circuit that is drawn on paper and depicts a systematic way that current will flow is referred to as a(n) ? diagram.
a. architectural
b. pictorial
c. rough
d. schematic
d. schematic
The term ? comes from the fact that the current has taken a shorter path back to the source, avoiding the opposition of the load.
a. arc fault
b. intermittent circuit
c. open circuit
d. short circuit
s. short circuit
A(n) ? circuit allows current to flow to the intended destination through the load and back to the source.
a. complete
b. grounded
c. open
d. short
a. complete
What type of circuit has no current flow through it?
a. Complete
b. Grounded
c. Open
d. Short
c. Open
A ? is a mechanical device designed to allow or interrupt current flow in a circuit.
a. fuse
b. load
c. switch
d. timer
c. switch
Current will not flow in the circuit.
(Show picture of single pole single throw switch that is open.)
True or False?
True.
Which diagram illustrates the correct switch location in the circuit?
a. Figure A
b. Figure B
c. Figure C
d. The location of the switch does not matter.
d. The location of the switch does not matter.
A switch that either makes or breaks one circuit path at a time is referred to as a ? switch.
a. double pole
b. double pole double throw
c. single pole
d. single pole double throw
c. single pole
The number of actions that allow us to close a switch is referred to as the pole of the switch.
True or False?
False.
A ? is a set of contacts that move when a signal is transferred to the operating electromagnet.
a. coil
b. photocell
c. relay
d. three-way switch
c. relay
A common application of a relay being used in a residential application is operating a fan on a heating or cooling system.
True or False?
True.
How is a switch rated?
a. Maximum current
b. Maximum current and maximum voltage
c. Maximum power
d. Maximum power and maximum voltage
b. Maximum current and maximum voltage
Two ? switches are used to control a light load from two locations.
a. single pole
b. two-way
c. three-way
d. four-way
c. three-way
What type of switch does the diagram represent?
a. single pole
b. two-way
c. three-way
d. four-way
c. three-way
Frequent problems in electrical systems are from ?.
a. connection points
b. counterfeit devices
c. switching systems
d. a. and b.
e. a. and c.
e. a. and c.
