Exam Prep Questions

Question 1 What is the correct terminal connection for the neutral wire when terminating power wiring in a standard AC wall outlet?

  • A. The brass terminal

  • B. The silver screw

  • C. The green terminal

  • D. The black terminal

A1: Answer B is the correct answer. The silver terminal located on the left side near the wide slot of a receptacle is the proper correction for the neutral (white) wire. Answer A is incorrect because the brass terminal is used for the black hot wire connection. Answer C is incorrect because the green terminal is used for the ground wire and not the neutral wire. Answer D is incorrect because the black terminal is used for the hot wire on some types of wall outlets that use a black screw instead of a brass screw. ...

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