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Wiring and componentsQuestion 432 of 1506

What is a typical use for solid conductor?

  1. Where the wire must be flexed often
  2. Where the greatest flexibility is needed
  3. Where there is little need for flexibility
  4. Only on very large conductor sizes
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Correct answer: Where there is little need for flexibility

Solid wire is cheaper and is found in smaller sizes.

Source: Electrical Fundamentals Competency (Industry Training Authority of BC), 9.1: Conductors

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026