Electrical Wiring and Cable Characteristics Quiz

Test your understanding of electrical wiring and cable characteristics with these insightful questions on wire colors, cable types, and safety measures.

#1

Which wire color is typically used for the neutral wire in electrical wiring?

Black
Red
White
Green
#2

What does AWG stand for in relation to electrical wiring?

American Wire Gauge
Average Wire Geometry
Advanced Wiring Guidelines
Ampere Wire Glossary
#3

What does NM cable stand for in relation to electrical wiring?

Non-Metallic cable
Neutral-Metal cable
National Manufacturing cable
Non-Magnetic cable
#4

Which type of electrical cable is commonly used in residential wiring for general-purpose circuits such as lighting and outlets?

BX cable
UF cable
MC cable
Romex cable
#5

Which of the following materials is commonly used for underground electrical cables due to its durability and resistance to moisture?

Copper
Aluminum
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene)
#6

What is the purpose of a ground wire in an electrical circuit?

To carry current under normal operation
To provide a safe path for current in case of a fault
To regulate voltage fluctuations
To increase electrical resistance
#7

What is the purpose of a conduit in electrical wiring?

To protect wires from mechanical damage
To increase electrical resistance
To carry current under normal operation
To regulate voltage fluctuations
#8

Which type of electrical cable is known for its flexibility and is commonly used for temporary wiring applications?

Non-metallic sheathed cable (NM)
Metal-clad cable (MC)
Flat cable
Portable cord
#9

In electrical wiring, what does 'ampacity' refer to?

The maximum voltage a wire can handle
The ability of a conductor to carry current
The resistance of a wire
The maximum length of a wire allowed in a circuit
#10

What is the maximum number of current-carrying conductors allowed in a single conduit, according to the National Electrical Code (NEC)?

2
4
6
8
#11

What does THHN stand for in relation to electrical wiring?

Thick Heatproof High-Neutral
Teflon Heatproof High-Neutral
Thermoplastic High-Heat-Resistant Nylon-coated
Thermal High-Heat-resistant Nylon
#12

Which type of electrical cable is commonly used in applications where fire resistance is crucial, such as fire alarms and emergency lighting circuits?

MC cable
UF cable
THHN cable
Fire-resistant cable (FRC)
#13

Which type of electrical cable is commonly used for industrial applications due to its ability to withstand high temperatures?

THHN cable
BX cable
Metal-clad cable (MC)
High-temperature wire
#14

Which type of electrical cable is commonly used for power distribution in large buildings and industrial facilities?

BX cable
Metal-clad cable (MC)
THHN cable
Bus duct

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