When used in control cable, which of the following must be grounded in order to be effective?
Crimp connectors
Drain wires
Screw terminals
Conductors
When stripping conductors, be sure to _____.
make a chisel point on the conductor end
cut the insulation so that no frayed pieces or threads extend past the point of cutoff
retwist and tighten the wire strands
use cutting tools with jaws that butt against each other
A good electrical connection should _____.
have a resistance of no more than 25 ohms
have a resistance of no more than 13 ohms
last for approximately 90 days without any maintenance or repairs
be mechanically and electrically secure
How can you determine the wire size that can be used effectively with an insulated barrel crimp connector?
It is the same as the bolt or screw size permitted.
It is referenced by catalog number.
It is indicated by the color-coding of the insulation on the connector.
It is the largest size of wire you can fit into the barrel.
Stripped wire should be inserted into the barrel of the terminal until _____.
the insulation butts against the forward stop
the insulation is just inside the barrel
90% of the strands are inside the barrel
at least 1/8" of wire extends beyond the inspection hole
When installing mechanical connectors, which of the following is used to prevent the formation of surface oxides?
An oxide-neutral joint compound
An oxide-promoting joint compound
An oxide-inhibiting joint compound
An oxide-stabilization joint compound
