TLE; Chapter 3 (Common Wire Splices and Joints)

Question 1

It is the act of removing the insulated material on a wire to connect to another wire

Answer 1

Wire Splicing

Question 2

It is the outer cover of the wire

Answer 2

Insulation/insulator

Question 3

It is the actual wire, where electricity travels through

Answer 3

Conductor

Question 4

This is commonly used to join wires in the outlet box, switch, and conduits fitting

Answer 4

Rat Tail or Pig Tail

Question 5

This is used in small cables that can be wrapped in one operation

Answer 5

Y-Splice

Question 6

This is used in tapping wire under the tensile stress circuit

Answer 6

Plain Tap Joint

Question 7

It is commonly used for light fixtures

Answer 7

Plain Tap Joint

Question 8

This tap is used as temporary tap, usually in construction sites to have a supply of electricity

Answer 8

Aerial Tap Joint

Question 9

It is mainly used in construction sites

Answer 9

Aerial Tap Joint

Question 10

This is used in interior wiring to extend the length of a wire from one point to another

Answer 10

Western Union Short-tie Splice

Question 11

This is used to extend the length of a wire from one end to another

Answer 11

Western Union Long-tie Splice

Question 12

It is a strong and long-lasting connection, which is also used for internet cables

Answer 12

Western Union Long-tie Splice

Question 13

This is the combination of two plain taps placed side by side with each other

Answer 13

Cross-Joint

Question 14

It is a wire joint that uses 3 wires

Answer 14

Cross-Joint