Wiring and componentsQuestion 387 of 1506

What is a receptacle?

  1. A kind of switch that opens a circuit
  2. A type of fuse used in the panel
  3. A conductor used for grounding the frame
  4. One half of a connector; the plug is the other
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Correct answer: One half of a connector; the plug is the other

The correct receptacle must match its plug.

Source: Electrical Fundamentals Competency (Industry Training Authority of BC), 5.3: Receptacles

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026