Residential Electrical Wiring Quiz

Residential Electrical Wiring

• Copper, aluminum, and aluminum alloy are commonly used materials for residential electrical wiring.
• Steel is not a commonly used material for residential electrical wiring.

Grounding in Residential Electrical Systems

• The purpose of grounding is to protect against electrical shock.
• Grounding conductors are typically green or bare.

Wiring Methods

• Nonmetallic-sheathed cable is commonly used for residential electrical installations due to its flexibility and ease of installation.
• Conduit wiring, metal-clad wiring, and knob-and-tube wiring are other types of wiring methods.

Junction Boxes

• The purpose of a junction box is to protect the wiring from moisture and damage.

Circuit Breakers

• A characteristic of a circuit breaker is that it can be reset after tripping.
• Circuit breakers do not work only once and do not need replacement after tripping.

Electrical Outlets

• The minimum height requirement for electrical outlets in residential buildings according to the National Electrical Code (NEC) is 12 inches above the floor.

Residential Lighting Fixtures

• Incandescent, fluorescent, neon, and LED are types of residential lighting fixtures.

GFCI Outlets

• The purpose of a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet is to protect against electrical shock in wet or damp locations.

Switches

• Dimmer switch, thermostat switch, relay switch, and circuit breaker switch are types of switches used in residential lighting control.
• A three-way switch controls a single light fixture from multiple locations.

Electrical Outlets for Large Appliances

• A 240-volt, 20-amp outlet is typically used for large appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines.

Wire Nuts

• The purpose of a wire nut is to join two or more conductors together.

AFCI Devices

• AFCI (Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter) devices detect and mitigate the risk of electrical fires caused by arcing faults.

Electrical Conduit

• PVC conduit is commonly used for protecting and routing electrical wiring in residential installations.

Underground Residential Electrical Installations

• Direct-buried cable is commonly used for underground residential electrical installations.

Strain Relief Connectors

• The purpose of a strain relief connector is to prevent wires from becoming loose or disconnected.

Electrical Boxes

• Electrical boxes are used for mounting switches and outlets in residential wiring installations.

Test your knowledge on residential electrical wiring with this quiz! Identify commonly used materials, understand the purpose of grounding in electrical systems, and recognize the color coding of grounding conductors.