Lighting circuits

Instructions:

For the eight questions:

• choose the correct answer
• write down your answer.

1. When connecting wiring for lighting, what colour wire is used for the active line?

1. White
2. Red
3. Green

2. When connecting wiring for lighting, what colour wire is used for the earth line?

1. White
2. Red
3. Green

3. When connecting wiring for lighting, what colour wire is used for the neutral line?

1. White
2. Red
3. Green

4. What type of switch is represented by the letters SPDT?

1. Single position, double terminal
2. Safety position, dual terminal
3. Single pole, double throw
4. Series parallel, double terminal

5. When connecting a batten holder using the 'loop at the light' method, which wire is opened or closed by the switch?

1. The active line
2. The neutral line
3. The earth line

6. Answer true or false. The image shows a light with continual active supply.

1. True
2. False

7. In relation to the image shown, what does the L position on the batten holder stand for?

1. Light
2. Loop
3. Lux
4. Luminous

8. Which statement is correct in relation to the wiring circuit shown?

1. The switch on the left only will operate the light.
2. The switch on the right only will operate the light.
3. Either switch will operate the light.
4. Neither switch will operate the light.

 

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