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It's shocking how little we know about electricity – especially when it comes to trade shows. You'll be galvanized when you test your knowledge by matching the terms below with their definitions. In fact, we think you'll get a real charge out of it. By Charles Pappas
See if you can correctly match each of the following job titles with its description.
Late power Ampere (or amp) Phase Surge protector Cube tap
Dog house Watts Volts Transformer Quad outlet
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1
It always pays to read the exhibitor manual and know the due dates for service orders. This is the surcharge for placing an electrical order after deadline.
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2
An electrical connector that converts a single socket into three, four, or five sockets, this device's name is derived from the shape of its case.
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3
Commonly associated with light bulbs, this measure of energy output shows how much work one ampere performs under one volt of pressure.
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4
Often abbreviated to three letters, this term represents the unit of measurement of electrical current sent by one volt.
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5
This is the technical term for units of force or pressure that cause a current of one ampere to flow through resistance of one ohm.
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6
How much juice do you need? This is a general term for the electrical power you purchase in amounts of 120, 208, or 480 volts.
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7
A power distribution box divides incoming electricity into this kind of unit.
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8
It's not a canine abode, but an apparatus that generally provides six electrical outlets.
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9
The safety ratings on your electrical devices almost always come from this organization.
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10
Power fluctuations won't affect your equipment if you plug it into this device.
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11
This gizmo converts power from one voltage level down to another.
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12
This apparatus comes with four electrical outlets in a single box.
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