Terms 1

Question 1

Voltage

Answer 1

Voltage is the pressure from an electrical circuit’s power source

Question 2

Amps

Answer 2

Refers to the amount of electrics current used by devices in the system

Question 3

Receptacle

Answer 3

Is an outlet where electricity exits the system through a plug

Question 4

Device

Answer 4

Something that Carrie’s but does not use electricity. Such as a receptacle or switch

Question 5

Conduit

Answer 5

A pipe though which individual wires are run. Metal often required in commercial insulation. Others only where wire is exposed.

Question 6

Polarization

Answer 6

electrical outlets that have two slots: a small “hot” slot and a larger neutral slot. Polarized receptacles ensure that the electrical currents flow along the appropriate wires in the circuit

Question 7

Split receptacle

Answer 7

Two hot wires on one outlet. Each powers one plug so you can plug in higher amperage appliances without tripping breaker

Question 8

Middle of the run receptacle

Answer 8

A outlet with one cable that provides power to another outlet. Usually 2 hot and 2 neutral connected to this same plug