TLE; Chapter 2 (Electrical Supplies and Materials)

Question 1

This is a device inserted to a convenience outlet to conduct electric current

Answer 1

Male plug

Question 2

These are what the “tips” or nubs of a male plug are called

Answer 2

Prongs or metal pins

Question 3

This is the female plug

Answer 3

A plug without any prongs and/or a convenience outlet

Question 4

This is a device that acts as a convenient source of electrical energy for current-consuming appliances

Answer 4

Convenience outlet

Question 5

Can either be single, duplex, triplex, or multiplex. and could be a surface type or flush type

Answer 5

Convenience outlet

Question 6

Good to know!

Answer 6

Surface type outlet - whole frame
Flush type outlet - only face plate

Question 7

These are devices that hold and protect the lamp and are also called as lamp sockets/receptacles, and light socket

Answer 7

Lamp holders

Question 8

Can also be either flush, surface, hanging (chain), and hanging (weather)

Answer 8

Lamp holders

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Switch

Question 10

A protective device that automatically blows out and cuts the current when trouble in the circuit such as short circuit or overload occurs

Answer 10

Circuit breaker

Question 11

A circuit protective device that automatically blows out and cuts the current when an overload or short circuit happens
ONE TIME use

Answer 11

Fuse

Question 12

An octagonal shaped electrical material where the connections of joints of wires are being done

Answer 12

Junction box

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Utility box

Question 14

A duplex stranded wire used for temporary wiring installation and commonly used in extension and assembly

Answer 14

Flat Cord

Question 15

Made up of multiple strands joined together to make a single wire

Answer 15

Stranded wire

Question 16

Made up of a single strand of copper or aluminum wire

Answer 16

Solid wire

Question 17

Are used in wiring installation inside and outside the buildings

Answer 17

Solid wire

Question 18

Are elecrical materials used as the passage of wires for protection and insulation

Answer 18

Conduits/pipes

Question 19

Can be rigid metallic, flexible metallic conduit (FMC), rigid non metallic (PVC), and flexible non-mettalic or corrugated plaastic conduit (CPC)

Answer 19

Conduits/pipes

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Clamps

Question 21

Used to attach metallic or non-metallic conduit to the junction or utility boxes

Answer 21

Connectors

Question 22

Used to protect and cover live or open wires

Answer 22

Electrical tape