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Where was the first official electrical contracting business established?

  • New York City (correct)
  • Los Angeles
  • Boston
  • Chicago

When was the electrical industry born?

  • In 1890
  • In 1882
  • In 1900
  • In 1879 (correct)

What was the primary responsibility of NECA contractors?

  • Developing new electrical technologies
  • Bringing electrical power, lighting, and communications to buildings and communities (correct)
  • Manufacturing electrical components
  • Providing electrical maintenance services

What led to the establishment of local associations of electrical contractors?

<p>Short supply of tools and skilled workers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of contractors banding together in the early days of the electrical industry?

<p>To share tools and skilled workers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Early Days of Electrical Industry

  • The first official electrical contracting business was established in London in 1889.

Birth of Electrical Industry

  • The electrical industry was born in the 1880s, marked by the installation of the first electrical lighting system in the United States.

Role of NECA Contractors

  • The primary responsibility of NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) contractors was to install and maintain electrical systems.

Establishment of Local Associations

  • The need for electrical contractors to band together to establish standards, share knowledge, and address common challenges led to the establishment of local associations of electrical contractors.

Importance of Unity

  • Contractors banding together in the early days of the electrical industry was significant because it allowed them to promote the industry's interests, protect their businesses, and support each other in a rapidly changing field.

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