Wrong move
Direct answer
The risky shortcut is assuming wire color alone proves function. A white conductor can be reidentified for certain uses when code allows, but it cannot be casually treated as hot without proper identification and context.
How to use this answer
Read the answer once, then prove it by choosing an answer in a practice question before looking at the explanation. If the miss repeats, tag the domain as Conductor identification and drill a smaller set before returning to mixed practice.
Prep path
Guide
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