Electrician Basics Quiz

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  What unit measures electrical current?
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  Which color wire is typically ground in US wiring?
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  What does a circuit breaker do?
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  A GFCI outlet is required in which room?
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  What voltage do standard US household outlets provide?
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  What is a junction box used for?
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  Which tool is used to strip wire insulation?
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  What does a multimeter measure?
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  What is the National Electrical Code?
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  What is conduit?
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  What does 'hot' mean on a wire?
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  Why should you never work on a live circuit?
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  What is a breaker panel commonly called?
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  What is the main purpose of grounding?
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  Which of these is a common wire gauge in household wiring?
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  What does a fuse do?
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  Where are smoke detectors usually hardwired?
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  What is a 'short circuit'?
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  What type of screwdriver is best for electrical work?
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  What does 'amps' measure?