Residential Electrical Distribution System in the Farm

Question 1

a point in the wiring system at which current is taken to
supply utilization equipment

Answer 1

outlet

Question 2

any point that
supplies an electric load.

Answer 2

outlet

Question 3

consists of a small metal or non-metal box into which a
raceway or cable ends.

Answer 3

outlet

Question 4

is a device that by insertion into a receptacle establishes connection
between the conductor of the flexible cord and the conductors
connected permanently to the receptacle

Answer 4

Convenience outlet or attachment cap

Question 5

also known
as an electrical box or
junction box, is a container
used to house and protect
electrical connections, wiring
devices, and other electrical
components.

Answer 5

outlet box

Question 6

an outlet intended for direct connection to a lamp
holder, lighting fixture, or a pendant-cord, terminating in a lamp
holder.

Answer 6

Lighting Outlet

Question 7

is an outlet where one or more receptacles are installed. Aside from
the outlets

Answer 7

Receptacles outlet

Question 8

is a box with a blank cover that is inserted in one or more runs or raceways to
facilitate pulling-in the conductors. It may also serve to distribute the conductors.

Answer 8

pull box

Question 9

are contact device installed at the outlet for the connection of a single attachment
plug.

Answer 9

receptacles

Question 10

refers to the complete path traversed by an electric
current. In short, () is the entire house wiring installation.

Answer 10

electric circuit

Question 11

refers to the portion of electric conductors that extends
from the service entrance to an outlet or a certain group of outlets. It
connects the loads to the final overcurrent protection device.

Answer 11

branch circuit

Question 12

an over all current protective device with a circuit opening fusible element which opens when there is an over current in the circuit.

Answer 12

fuse

Question 13

an over current protective device designed to function as a switch. Equipped with an automatic tripping device to protect the branch circuit from overload and ground fault.

Answer 13

circuit breaker

Question 14

designed for mounting in a cabinet or cutout box installed in or against a wall or partition accessible only to the front.

Answer 14

panel board

Question 15

portion of the supply conductors which extends from the street main duct of transformer to the service or switchboard of the building supply.

Answer 15

service entrance

Question 16

common type of service wire installed by electric power supply companies for industrial, commercial, and residential houses.

Answer 16

overhead service entrance

Question 17

consists of a raceway extending from the building to the property line where it is tapped to the main.

Answer 17

underground service entrance

Question 18

is the maximum amount of electrical power that a customer or facility is expected
to use at any given time.

Answer 18

demand load

Question 19

is the total amount of electrical power that all of the appliances and equipment in
a facility are capable of using.

Answer 19

connected load