Residential wiring test 1 with complete
solutions
A 12-2WG cable would have the following - Answer -one black wire, one white wire and
one bare wire
A 12-3WG cable would have the following: - Answer -one black wire, one red wire, one
white wire and one bare wire
A double pole breaker is used for _______volt circuits. - Answer -240
A four way switch has _____________. - Answer -four conductor terminals
A house panel has what type of current? - Answer -alternating
A material that in which is difficult for electrons to move is called a/an _____________. -
Answer -insulator
A material that which electrons flow easily is called a/an ___________. - Answer -
conductor
A single pole switch has _____ - Answer -two conductor terminals
A three way switch has - Answer -three conductor terminals
A __________ is a device that prevents the release of energy by attaching one or more
locks to switches or breakers. - Answer -lockout
According to article 90.2 (Scope) which one of the following is not covered by the
National Electrical Code? - Answer -watercraft
After power is turned on a house and the receptacles are installed, it is recommended to
use a plug tester and verify that every receptacle is wired correctly. - Answer -Yes, it is
If a light is being controlled from 3 different locations, which combination of switches
would be used? - Answer -Two 3-way and one 4-way switch
If you have a hairdryer that uses 15 amps at 120 volts, what is the total wattage that it is
using? - Answer -1800
solutions
A 12-2WG cable would have the following - Answer -one black wire, one white wire and
one bare wire
A 12-3WG cable would have the following: - Answer -one black wire, one red wire, one
white wire and one bare wire
A double pole breaker is used for _______volt circuits. - Answer -240
A four way switch has _____________. - Answer -four conductor terminals
A house panel has what type of current? - Answer -alternating
A material that in which is difficult for electrons to move is called a/an _____________. -
Answer -insulator
A material that which electrons flow easily is called a/an ___________. - Answer -
conductor
A single pole switch has _____ - Answer -two conductor terminals
A three way switch has - Answer -three conductor terminals
A __________ is a device that prevents the release of energy by attaching one or more
locks to switches or breakers. - Answer -lockout
According to article 90.2 (Scope) which one of the following is not covered by the
National Electrical Code? - Answer -watercraft
After power is turned on a house and the receptacles are installed, it is recommended to
use a plug tester and verify that every receptacle is wired correctly. - Answer -Yes, it is
If a light is being controlled from 3 different locations, which combination of switches
would be used? - Answer -Two 3-way and one 4-way switch
If you have a hairdryer that uses 15 amps at 120 volts, what is the total wattage that it is
using? - Answer -1800
