5 Questions
What type of electrical drawing shows the detail of how an electrical circuit works?
Circuit diagram
Which type of electrical drawing defines the wire reference number, type, length, and insulation stripping required for soldering?
Wiring schedule
Which type of electrical drawing shows and describes the main operating principles of the equipment, usually drawn before the circuit diagram?
Block diagram
Which type of electrical drawing shows all the wiring between the parts and may show some details such as terminal identification numbers?
Wiring diagram
Which type of electrical drawing is used to locate and cross-refer actual component numbers to ensure having the correct parts for a wiring job?
Parts list (Bill of Materials)
Study Notes
Electrical Drawings
Types of Electrical Drawings
- A Schematic Diagram shows the detail of how an electrical circuit works.
Wire Lists and Cable Schedules
- A Cable Schedule defines the wire reference number, type, length, and insulation stripping required for soldering.
Functional Diagrams
- A Functional Diagram shows and describes the main operating principles of the equipment, usually drawn before the circuit diagram.
Wiring Diagrams
- A Wiring Diagram shows all the wiring between the parts and may show some details such as terminal identification numbers.
Parts Lists
- A Parts List is used to locate and cross-refer actual component numbers to ensure having the correct parts for a wiring job.
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