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Unit 2 terms
Question | Answer |
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a boxhaped device used in electrical wiring to hold splices and connections; several types are used including junction box, switch box, and outlet box | Box |
an assembly of two or more insulated wires in a non-metallic sheathed or armored cable; used in wiring electrical circuits that holds insulation and wires in a bundle | Cable |
a tube used to contain and protect individual electric wires or cable | Conduit |
a device that securely attaches electrical wires | Connector |
a common tool used by electricians in wiring installation | Electrician's pliers |
a rod that is at least 5/8-inch in diameter that is driven at least 8 feet into the ground to provide a ground connection to the earth | Ground rod |
a device that connects the grounding wire to the ground rod | Ground rod clamp |
electrical outlet box with a blank cover that contains wire splices | Junction box |
a useful electrician device for cutting, stripping, bending, and other uses | Multipurpose tool |
an electrical box that contains splices and connections to an electrical outlet or receptacle | Outlet box |
electrical devices installed to provide safe and easy connection of appliances | Receptacle |
device that opens and closes an electrical circuit | Switch |
an instrument for testing the voltage in a circuit | Voltage tester |
a type of connector that screws onto an electrical splice; also known as a twist-on connector | Wire nut |