Tle L1 (electrical job)

Question 1

what are the steps to replacing an outlet

Answer 1

1. turn off main switch
2. remove main screw
3. pull recpticle out
4. remove wires from old recepticle and place into new recepticle
5. fold the wires in the space behind the recepticle
6. tighten screws
7. switch on main swith

Question 2

name atleast 2

causes of house fires

Answer 2

1. faulty wiring
2. use of substandard materials
3. poor wiring techniques
4. candles

Question 3

name atleast 3

materials used for electrical repair

Answer 3

• philip’s screwdriver
• wire cutter’
• flathead screw driver
• pliers
• cutter
• electrical tape

Question 4

give the steps on replacing a light switch

Answer 4

1. remove coverplate
2. remove retaining screws
3. pull the switch out
4. note the position of the wires and transfer to the correct terminals
5. hook the loop under the terminl screw
6. wrap electrical tape around the switch
7. gently fold the wires
8. secure the switch
9. replace cover
10. turn on power and test