Residential Electrical Systems – electrical fundamentals,
wiring methods, and safety concepts study material
circuit - correct answer ✔✔a path that is energized with a voltage and current
and where devices can access that electrical energy
circuit breaker - correct answer ✔✔an electrical switch designed to protect an
electric circuit (by discontinuing the flow of current)
current - correct answer ✔✔the flow of electrons or the flow of an electric
charge
dedicated circuit - correct answer ✔✔a circuit that has only one appliance or
fixture accessing the electrical energy in that circuit
distribution lines - correct answer ✔✔carry the supply voltage from the
substation to a transformer near your house
electric grid - correct answer ✔✔an interconnected network for delivering
electricity from suppliers to consumers
electrical work box - correct answer ✔✔where switches, outlets, receptacles
are mounted and wired into the circuit
electric wiring diagram - correct answer ✔✔shows all of the components in
every circuit powered by the service panel
generator - correct answer ✔✔a machine that converts mechanical energy to
electrical energy
