Question

fill in the blank with the correct term that you learned from your study of this module.

1. ______ means constructed or protected so that exposure to beating rain will not result in the entrance of water under specified test conditions.
2. a box designed and constructed to withstand an internal explosion without creating an external explosion or fire is called ______.
3. a box constructed so that moisture will not enter the enclosure under specified test conditions is ______.
4. a(n) ______ is an enclosure used to facilitate the installation of cables from point to point in long runs.
5. a box constructed or protected so that exposure to the weather will not interfere with successful operation is referred to as ______.
6. a(n) ______ is a metallic or nonmetallic box installed in an electrical wiring system from which current is taken to supply some apparatus or device.
7. a single - gang outlet box used for surface mounting to enclose receptacles or wall switches on concrete or concrete block construction is called a(n) ______.
8. a(n) ______ is an enclosure where one or more raceways or cables enter, and in which electrical conductors may be spliced.
9. a(n) ______ is a device used to physically connect conduit or cable to an outlet box, cabinet, or other enclosure.

trade terms
connector
explosion - proof
handy box
junction box
outlet box
pull box
raintight
watertight
weatherproof

Explanation:

1. Raintight means constructed or protected so that exposure to beating rain will not result in the entrance of water under specified test conditions.
2. Explosion - proof box is designed and constructed to withstand an internal explosion without creating an external explosion or fire.
3. Watertight box is constructed so that moisture will not enter the enclosure under specified test conditions.
4. Pull box is an enclosure used to facilitate the installation of cables from point to point in long runs.
5. Weatherproof box is constructed or protected so that exposure to the weather will not interfere with successful operation.
6. Outlet box is a metallic or nonmetallic box installed in an electrical wiring system from which current is taken to supply some apparatus or device.
7. Handy box is a single - gang outlet box used for surface mounting to enclose receptacles or wall switches on concrete or concrete block construction.
8. Junction box is an enclosure where one or more raceways or cables may enter, and in which electrical conductors may be spliced.
9. Connector is a device used to physically connect conduit or cable to an outlet box, cabinet, or other enclosure.

Answer:

1. Raintight
2. Explosion - proof
3. Watertight
4. Pull box
5. Weatherproof
6. Outlet box
7. Handy box
8. Junction box
9. Connector