Title: Explain principles of generating electricity.
Course: Electricity I (17102-I) > Section: Identifying Panelboards and Switchboards

Explanation should include

- identifying parts of a direct current (DC) generator
- identifying parts of an alternator
- obtaining manufacturer’s nameplate data.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is electricity produced and distributed to a house?
- What is a substation?
- What is a turbine?
- What are the different sources used for producing electricity? What are the pros and cons of each?
- What is the difference between AC and DC?
- What are the benefits of each type of current?