Electrical Theory
Theory Component of Skilled Trades
To ensure students learn the curriculum objectives of Skilled Trades 1201. Each group will be required to develop a web site that demonstrates how they did their project. Each group will be required to define terms and explain important concepts in each trade. (79 marks)
Use the Internet to find a picture of each of the following electrical components (14 marks)
· Receptacle Box
· Single-pole switch
· Three-way switch
· Breaker
· Junction box
· Conduit
· Marrette
· Duplex Receptacle
· Hot wire
· Neutral wire
· Ground wire
· Pigtail
· Service Panel
· Travelers
There are different gauges or size of wires that are designed for different function. List any 5 gauges of cables and their uses. (Hint: http://electrical.about.com/od/wiringcircuitry/a/electwiresizes.htm) (5 marks).
Where do you use three-way switches? Give an example. (2 marks)
Scenarios:
Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in source going to switch then light. The pictures and/or video should explain how to set up the procedure without any outside assistance. An option is to draw the scenario in paint and insert it on the webpage. (10 marks)
Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in Source going to junction box first then switch then light. The pictures and/or video should explain how to set up the procedure without any outside assistance. An option is to draw the scenario in paint and insert it on the webpage. (10 marks)
Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in Source going to two three way switches then light (hint: two way switch). The pictures and/or video should explain how to set up the procedure without any outside assistance. An option is to draw the scenario in paint and insert it on the webpage. (10 marks)
Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in source going to switch then receptacle. The pictures and/or video should explain how to set up the procedure without any outside assistance. An option is to draw the scenario in paint and insert it on the webpage.(10 marks)
Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in source going to three receptacles in a row. The pictures and/or video should explain how to set up the procedure without any outside assistance. An option is to draw the scenario in paint and insert it on the webpage. (10 marks)
Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in source going to split receptacle. The pictures and/or video should explain how to set up the procedure without any outside assistance. An option is to draw the scenario in paint and insert it on the webpage. (10 marks)
To ensure students learn the curriculum objectives of Skilled Trades 1201. Each group will be required to develop a web site that demonstrates how they did their project. Each group will be required to define terms and explain important concepts in each trade. (79 marks)
Use the Internet to find a picture of each of the following electrical components (14 marks)
· Receptacle Box
· Single-pole switch
· Three-way switch
· Breaker
· Junction box
· Conduit
· Marrette
· Duplex Receptacle
· Hot wire
· Neutral wire
· Ground wire
· Pigtail
· Service Panel
· Travelers
There are different gauges or size of wires that are designed for different function. List any 5 gauges of cables and their uses. (Hint: http://electrical.about.com/od/wiringcircuitry/a/electwiresizes.htm) (5 marks).
Where do you use three-way switches? Give an example. (2 marks)
Scenarios:
Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in source going to switch then light. The pictures and/or video should explain how to set up the procedure without any outside assistance. An option is to draw the scenario in paint and insert it on the webpage. (10 marks)
Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in Source going to junction box first then switch then light. The pictures and/or video should explain how to set up the procedure without any outside assistance. An option is to draw the scenario in paint and insert it on the webpage. (10 marks)
Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in Source going to two three way switches then light (hint: two way switch). The pictures and/or video should explain how to set up the procedure without any outside assistance. An option is to draw the scenario in paint and insert it on the webpage. (10 marks)
Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in source going to switch then receptacle. The pictures and/or video should explain how to set up the procedure without any outside assistance. An option is to draw the scenario in paint and insert it on the webpage.(10 marks)
Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in source going to three receptacles in a row. The pictures and/or video should explain how to set up the procedure without any outside assistance. An option is to draw the scenario in paint and insert it on the webpage. (10 marks)
Use pictures and/or video used in the shop to explain the steps involved in source going to split receptacle. The pictures and/or video should explain how to set up the procedure without any outside assistance. An option is to draw the scenario in paint and insert it on the webpage. (10 marks)