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Before touching conductors in an electrical junction box, how should you verify the circuit is de-energized?

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 Correct IncorrectUse the 'Live-Dead-Live' method: test your non-contact voltage tester or multimeter on a known live source, verify your target circuit is dead, then re-test on the live source to prove meter functionality.

Before touching conductors in an electrical junction box, how should you verify the circuit is de-energized?

• Use a verified voltage tester following the Live-Dead-Live protocol
• Just verify the wall switch is flipped down
• Tap the bare copper wire quickly with the back of your knuckle
• Look to see if the copper is glowing