quiz
It's shocking how little we know about
electricity — especially when it comes to
trade shows. You'll be galvanized when
you test your knowledge of electricity by
matching the definitions below with their
terms. In fact, we think you'll get
a real charge out of it. By Charles Pappas
See if you can correctly match each of the
following terms with its description.
| A. Late power | B. Ampere, or amp | C. Phase | D. Surge protector | E. Cube tap |
| F. Dog house | G. Watts | H. Underwriters Laboratory | I. Transformer | J. Service |
| K. Quad outlet | L. Volt | |||
1
This is the
surcharge
you pay for placing
an electrical order
after deadline.
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2
Often abbreviated
to three letters, this term represents the unit of measurement of electrical current sent by one volt.
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3
A power distribution box divides incoming electricity into this kind of unit.
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4
Power fluctuations
won't affect your equipment if you plug it into this device.
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5
An electrical connector that converts a single socket into three, four, or five sockets, this device's name is derived from the shape of its case.
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6
The technical
term for units of force or pressure that cause a current of one ampere to flow through resistance of one ohm.
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7
It's not a canine abode, but an apparatus that generally provides six electrical outlets.
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8
This gizmo converts power from one voltage level down to another.
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9
Commonly
associated with
light bulbs, this measure
of energy output shows
how much work one ampere
performs under one
volt of pressure.
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10
A general
term for the
electrical power you
purchase in amounts of
120, 208, or 480 volts.
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11
The safety
ratings on
your electrical devices
come from this
organization.
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12
This apparatus
comes
with four electrical outlets
in one box.
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