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Prints Schematics: Symbols

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Question 1

On an electrical drawing, what information is typically found in the legend?

Question 2

On a typical residential lighting plan, what does a circled letter 'S' commonly represent?

Question 3

When reading a commercial lighting blueprint, what does a line with arrowheads between luminaires typically represent?

Question 4

On a basic residential electrical blueprint, which symbol most commonly represents a standard duplex receptacle?

Question 5

Which symbol on an electrical diagram most commonly represents a lighting fixture?

Question 6

On a residential wiring diagram, what does a typical symbol of a small circle with two parallel lines through it usually represent?

Question 7

On a typical electrical blueprint legend, what does a small circle with two parallel lines usually represent?

Question 8

On a residential electrical plan, a symbol near a doorway marked with an 'S' typically represents which device?

Question 9

Which blueprint symbol represents a 3-way switch?

Question 10

Which blueprint symbol represents a 4-way switch?

Question 11

Which schematic symbol represents a 'Normally Open' (NO) contact that closes when a motor starter coil is energized?

Question 12

Which electrical blueprint symbol represents a 3-way switch?

Question 13

Which symbol represents a 'normally open' (NO) contact in a motor control schematic?

Question 14

On a simple wiring diagram, what does a solid line connecting symbols usually represent?

Question 15

When interpreting a simple residential floor plan, what symbol typically represents a duplex receptacle?

Question 16

Which symbol on a single-line or schematic diagram typically represents a circuit breaker?

Question 17

When reading a blueprint, which symbol typically represents a duplex receptacle outlet?

Question 18

On a simple single-line residential wiring diagram, what does a symbol showing a circle with a cross inside usually represent?

Question 19

On a blueprint, which symbol typically represents a duplex receptacle outlet?

Question 20

On a typical electrical blueprint, what does a symbol showing two parallel lines with a small circle represent?

Question 21

On a set of electrical plans, what does a symbol consisting of a small circle with two parallel lines through it typically represent?

Question 22

On a residential electrical plan, a small circle with three short lines radiating from it typically represents:

Question 23

On a typical US residential floor plan, which symbol usually represents a duplex receptacle outlet?

Question 24

On a floor plan, a small triangle symbol with letters inside near a door is typically used to indicate which device?

Question 25

On a lighting plan, a line connecting symbols that represent switches and lights typically indicates what?

Question 26

On a residential floor plan, a circle with two parallel lines through it is most commonly used to represent which device?

Question 27

On a residential plan, the lighting layout shows several rooms with small symbols for recessed cans, each labeled with the same circuit number. What does this indicate?

Question 28

A design calls for a large number of receptacle circuits on a single floor of an office building. To simplify future maintenance and reduce errors, what blueprint practice is most effective?

Question 29

On a typical US electrical floor plan, which symbol most commonly represents a standard duplex receptacle outlet?

Question 30

On a typical residential floor plan, what does the symbol of a small circle with two parallel lines through it usually represent?