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Motor controlsQuestion 404 of 1506

On a ladder diagram, where are the loads drawn and how do you read the diagram?

  1. Loads on the far left; read from the lower right going up
  2. Loads on the far right; read from the upper left, then across and down
  3. Loads at the top; read from the upper right going down
  4. Loads in the centre; read from right to left
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Correct answer: Loads on the far right; read from the upper left, then across and down

The controls sit to the left of each load. You start at the upper left and move across, then down.

Source: Electrical Fundamentals Competency (Industry Training Authority of BC), 6.2: Types of Electrical Diagrams

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026