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What is the primary function of a standard/flat screwdriver?
What is the primary function of a standard/flat screwdriver?
- To remove insulation from wires
- To grip and hold electrical wires
- To drive screws with a single slot head (correct)
- To tighten screws with hexagonal heads
Which type of pliers is primarily used for gripping, holding, and cutting electrical wires?
Which type of pliers is primarily used for gripping, holding, and cutting electrical wires?
- Combination Pliers (correct)
- Side Cutting Pliers
- Long Nose Pliers
- Needle Nose Pliers
Which tool would be best suited for driving screws in tight spaces?
Which tool would be best suited for driving screws in tight spaces?
- Philips Screwdriver
- Standard Screwdriver
- Stubby Screwdriver (correct)
- Electrician's Knife
What is the primary function of a wire stripper?
What is the primary function of a wire stripper?
Which hammer is best used for pounding nails into wood?
Which hammer is best used for pounding nails into wood?
What differentiates the Philips screwdriver from the standard screwdriver?
What differentiates the Philips screwdriver from the standard screwdriver?
Which type of hammer has a rubber head and is usually used in sensitive tasks?
Which type of hammer has a rubber head and is usually used in sensitive tasks?
Which tool is most suitable for creating terminal loops of copper wires?
Which tool is most suitable for creating terminal loops of copper wires?
What is the primary function of a convenience outlet?
What is the primary function of a convenience outlet?
Which of the following correctly describes a fuse?
Which of the following correctly describes a fuse?
What type of device is a circuit breaker?
What type of device is a circuit breaker?
Which statement about junction boxes is accurate?
Which statement about junction boxes is accurate?
What describes a male plug's function?
What describes a male plug's function?
Which of the following is NOT a type of switch?
Which of the following is NOT a type of switch?
Which material is classified based on its gauge sizes in electrical applications?
Which material is classified based on its gauge sizes in electrical applications?
What does a switch do in an electrical circuit?
What does a switch do in an electrical circuit?
Flashcards
Standard/Flat Screwdriver
Standard/Flat Screwdriver
A tool used to tighten or loosen screws with slotted heads.
Philips Screwdriver
Philips Screwdriver
A tool used to tighten or loosen screws with cross-slotted heads.
Stubby Screwdriver
Stubby Screwdriver
A type of screwdriver, either Standard or Philips, with a short shank and handle, used for turning screws in tight spaces.
Allen Screwdriver/Wrench
Allen Screwdriver/Wrench
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Combination Pliers (Lineman's Pliers)
Combination Pliers (Lineman's Pliers)
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Side Cutting Pliers
Side Cutting Pliers
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Long Nose Pliers
Long Nose Pliers
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Wire Stripper
Wire Stripper
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Convenience Outlet
Convenience Outlet
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Male Plug
Male Plug
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Lamp Holders
Lamp Holders
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Switch
Switch
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Fuse
Fuse
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Circuit Breaker
Circuit Breaker
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Junction Box
Junction Box
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Utility Box
Utility Box
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Study Notes
Electrical Tools and Equipment
- Electrical tasks can be completed systematically to save time and resources.
- Specialized tools are needed for electrical work.
ScrewDrivers
- Made of hardened and tempered steel.
- Used to tighten/loosen screws with slotted heads.
- Come in various sizes and shapes.
- Standard/Flat: Wedge-shaped blade, used with single-slot heads (negative (-)).
- Phillips: Cross-shaped blade, used with cross-slot heads (positive (+) ).
- Stubby: Shorter shank or blade, for tight spaces.
- Allen: Hexagonal slots, screwdriver or wrench shape.
Hammers
- Used for driving, pounding, and pulling out nails.
- Made of hard materials like steel,wood, plastic, or rubber.
- Claw hammer
- Mallet (rubber head)
- Ballpeen hammer
Pliers
- Made of metal with insulated handles.
- Used for cutting, twisting, bending, holding, and gripping wires and cables.
- Combination (Lineman's): Gripping, holding, and cutting wires/cables, and small nails.
- Side Cutting: Cutting fine, medium, and large wires/cables.
- Long Nose: Reaching tight spaces; making wire loops.
Wire Stripper
- Removes insulation from medium-sized wires (gauge #10 to #16).
Electrician's Knife
- Used by linemen to remove insulation from wires/cables (low and high voltage).
Hacksaw
- Cuts metal conduit and armored cable.
Portable Electric Drill
- A small drilling machine with a chuck capacity of 3/8 inch.
- Used for making holes in metal sheets and concrete.
Convenience Outlets
- Devices for connecting electrical appliances.
- Male plug: Inserts into the outlet.
- Types: Single, duplex, triplex, multiplex; surface or flush mount.
Lamp Holders (Sockets/Receptacles)
- Protect and hold lamps.
- Types: Flush, hanging, surface mount.
Switches
- Connect/disconnect electrical current.
- Types: Hanging, flush, surface mount.
Fuses
- Circuit protection devices; automatically blow during overload/short circuit.
Circuit Breakers
- Automatically cut current during circuit troubles (short circuit/overload).
Junction Boxes
- Octagonal shaped electrical fixtures.
- Metal or plastic (PVC); for wire connections.
Utility Boxes
- Rectangular shaped metal or plastic (PVC).
- Used to attach switches/outlets.
Flat Cord
- Duplex stranded wire, for temporary wiring installations.
- Sizes: gauge #18 and #16 AWG (American Wire Gauge)
Electrical Wire/Conductor
- Stranded: Multiple strands; Solid: Single strand.
- Copper or aluminum.
- Used in wiring installations (inside and outside buildings).
Conduits/Pipes
- Protect and insulate wires.
- Types: Rigid metallic, flexible metallic conduit, rigid non-metallic, flexible non-metallic/corrugated.
Clamps
- Attach electrical conduits to junctions/utility boxes.
Connectors
- Connect metallic or non-metallic conduits to junctions/utility boxes.
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Test your knowledge on various electrical tools and equipment. This quiz covers screwdrivers, hammers, and pliers, detailing their uses and features. Discover how specialized tools can enhance efficiency in electrical tasks.
