Question 1

Explain what must be done to a receptacle so that it may be split-wired with half of it hot and the other half switch-controlled.

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Question 2

Three way switches are always installed in __________.

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Three-way switches are always installed in pairs, meaning two switches control one light fixture. This allows for the light to be turned on and off from either location.

Question 3

Four-way switches are always installed between two __________ switches.

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Four-way switches are used in conjunction with three-way switches to control a light or group of lights from multiple locations. They are always installed between two three-way switches.

Question 4

A(n) ____________________ switch is used to control a 240-volt load, such as a water heater, in a residential wiring system.

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Question 5

Which of the following are the same as General Use Snap Switches?

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All the options listed (snap switches, toggle switches, and switches) can refer to general use snap switches, as they are commonly used terms for similar types of electrical switches.

Question 6

A/an ___________ is a device that detects when a person has entered a room and switches on the room lighting;

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An occupancy sensor is specifically designed to detect the presence or absence of people in a room and turn on or off the lights accordingly. Four-way switch and single-pole switch are manual switches used to control the lights. Dimmer switch can adjust the brightness of the light but does not have the capability to detect occupancy.

Question 7

When wiring a house with a cable wiring method, a __________ insulated wire cannot be used in a switch loop switching arrangement.

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All of the above can be used.

Question 8

When installing a receptacle so that one half is controlled by a switch and the other half is hot all the time, the switch-controlled half should be located on the ____________________ of the receptacle.

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Question 9

When wiring a house with a conduit wiring method, a __________ insulated wire cannot be used in a switch loop as a 'hot' conductor.

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In conduit wiring, all conductors must be identified by color to indicate their function. White wires can only be used as a neutral or grounded conductor and cannot be used as a hot conductor in a switch loop. Red, blue, and black wires are commonly used as hot conductors in switch loops.

Question 10

Which of the following switches tend to generate the most heat?

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Dimmer switches tend to generate the most heat as they regulate the flow of electricity to the light, causing some of the excess energy to be dissipated as heat.

Question 11

____________________ switches are used to control one or more lighting loads from two or more locations.

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Question 12

Explain how to tell the difference between a four-way switch and a double-pole switch.

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Question 13

A switching arrangement where the feed is brought to the lighting outlet first and a two-wire cable is run from the lighting outlet to the switch is called a(n) _________________________.

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Question 14

A switch type that raises or lowers the lamp brightness of a lighting fixture is a __________ switch.

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A dimmer switch is specifically designed to raise or lower the brightness of a lighting fixture. Two-way switches are used to control a single fixture from two different locations. Pilot light switches have a small indicator light to help locate the switch in the dark. Combination switches perform multiple functions, such as combining a light switch with an electrical outlet.

Question 15

A/an ________ is a device that controls the flow of electricity on a circuit for a certain amount of time.

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A timer is specifically designed to control the flow of electricity for a certain amount of time. A four-way switch and single-pole switch are devices used to control the flow of electricity on a circuit, but they do not have a time control function. A motion sensor is used to detect motion and trigger a response, but it does not necessarily control the flow of electricity on a circuit for a set amount of time.

Question 16

Explain where combination switches are usually installed in residential wiring systems.

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Question 17

____________________ switch devices consist of two switches on one yoke or strap.

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Question 18

When installing a ceiling suspended paddle fan with a lighting kit and you want to have separate control of the fan and light, a __________ must be run from the switching location to the paddle fan location.

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A three-wire cable is needed to have separate control of the fan and light. The three wires include a hot wire, a neutral wire, and a wire for the fan and a wire for the light. This allows for the installation of separate switches or a dual switch to control the fan and light independently.

Question 19

Explain how a traditional switch loop for a single-pole switch is wired using Type NM cable.

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Question 20

The number of conductors required to be installed between three-way and four-way switches is ____________________.

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Quiz 13: Switching Circuit Installation