AHIT Electrical, Unit 5 Exam Questions
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adapter - CORRECT ANSWER-A device with a 3-slot receptacle for an appliance plug
and a 2-prong plug for inserting into a 2-slot outlet.
AL - CORRECT ANSWER-A rating indicating that breakers are approved for use with
aluminum branch circuit wiring.
alternating current - CORRECT ANSWER-an electrical current, used in homes, in which
electrons move back and forth at a frequency of 60 cycles per second.
ampacity - CORRECT ANSWER-The number of amps that can safely pass through a
given conductor.
amperage (see current) - CORRECT ANSWER-The flow of electricity that results when
the electromotive force is applied across a given resistance. Current, also called
amperage, is measured in amps.
amperage rating - CORRECT ANSWER-In home inspection, the size of amp service
supplied to a home. For example, a 100-amp or 200-amp service.
amps - CORRECT ANSWER-The unit of measure for current.
anti-oxidant compound - CORRECT ANSWER-A grayish paste applied to aluminum
wiring connections to prevent aluminum oxide from forming.
bonding - CORRECT ANSWER-Electrically connecting two or more conductive items
together and to the grounding system.
, branch circuit wiring - CORRECT ANSWER-That portion of the electrical system that
runs from the electrical panel to outlets, switches, and fixtures in the home.
breaker (circuit breaker) - CORRECT ANSWER-An overload protection device that
opens a circuit and stops the flow of electricity when the circuit overloads.
British Thermal Unit (BTU) - CORRECT ANSWER-A unit of measure of heat output.
Abbreviation BTU
busbar - CORRECT ANSWER-A conductor bar that provides connections and power for
fuses and breakers and thus to circuits.
BX cable - CORRECT ANSWER-A metal armored cable used in branch circuit wiring
which carried only a hot and neutral wire until the 1950's, but since also carries a
ground wire.
circuit - CORRECT ANSWER-A complete path of an electric current.
circuit breaker - CORRECT ANSWER-An overload protection device that opens a circuit
and stops the flow of electricity when the circuit overloads.
CO/ALR - CORRECT ANSWER-A rating indicating that breakers, connectors, switches,
and outlets are approved for use with aluminum branch circuit wiring.
conductor - CORRECT ANSWER-A material that offers a low resistance to an electric
current flowing through it. Also, the wire used in the home's electrical system as in the
grounding conductor, service conductor, and so on.
conduit - CORRECT ANSWER-A metal cable, rigid or flexible, used in branch circuit
wiring, which can carry two hot wires, a neutral, and a ground wire.
COPALUM - CORRECT ANSWER-Special crimp connectors that are used in
connecting aluminum branch circuit wiring to copper at each outlet, switch, and junction.
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adapter - CORRECT ANSWER-A device with a 3-slot receptacle for an appliance plug
and a 2-prong plug for inserting into a 2-slot outlet.
AL - CORRECT ANSWER-A rating indicating that breakers are approved for use with
aluminum branch circuit wiring.
alternating current - CORRECT ANSWER-an electrical current, used in homes, in which
electrons move back and forth at a frequency of 60 cycles per second.
ampacity - CORRECT ANSWER-The number of amps that can safely pass through a
given conductor.
amperage (see current) - CORRECT ANSWER-The flow of electricity that results when
the electromotive force is applied across a given resistance. Current, also called
amperage, is measured in amps.
amperage rating - CORRECT ANSWER-In home inspection, the size of amp service
supplied to a home. For example, a 100-amp or 200-amp service.
amps - CORRECT ANSWER-The unit of measure for current.
anti-oxidant compound - CORRECT ANSWER-A grayish paste applied to aluminum
wiring connections to prevent aluminum oxide from forming.
bonding - CORRECT ANSWER-Electrically connecting two or more conductive items
together and to the grounding system.
, branch circuit wiring - CORRECT ANSWER-That portion of the electrical system that
runs from the electrical panel to outlets, switches, and fixtures in the home.
breaker (circuit breaker) - CORRECT ANSWER-An overload protection device that
opens a circuit and stops the flow of electricity when the circuit overloads.
British Thermal Unit (BTU) - CORRECT ANSWER-A unit of measure of heat output.
Abbreviation BTU
busbar - CORRECT ANSWER-A conductor bar that provides connections and power for
fuses and breakers and thus to circuits.
BX cable - CORRECT ANSWER-A metal armored cable used in branch circuit wiring
which carried only a hot and neutral wire until the 1950's, but since also carries a
ground wire.
circuit - CORRECT ANSWER-A complete path of an electric current.
circuit breaker - CORRECT ANSWER-An overload protection device that opens a circuit
and stops the flow of electricity when the circuit overloads.
CO/ALR - CORRECT ANSWER-A rating indicating that breakers, connectors, switches,
and outlets are approved for use with aluminum branch circuit wiring.
conductor - CORRECT ANSWER-A material that offers a low resistance to an electric
current flowing through it. Also, the wire used in the home's electrical system as in the
grounding conductor, service conductor, and so on.
conduit - CORRECT ANSWER-A metal cable, rigid or flexible, used in branch circuit
wiring, which can carry two hot wires, a neutral, and a ground wire.
COPALUM - CORRECT ANSWER-Special crimp connectors that are used in
connecting aluminum branch circuit wiring to copper at each outlet, switch, and junction.
