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ELEC 111 Installation NEC Questions
Overview
The NEC provides guidance for all types of conduit and raceways approved for use in electrical construction. For each of the questions below, find the answer in the NEC and enter your answer in the box provided.
Questions
1.
What is the purpose of Article 344?
it covers rigid metal conduit
2.
According to Article 34, how often should an electrician secure conduit between enclosures? Where is this answer found?
not exceeding 3 m (10 ft).
3.
What is the difference between EMT and RMC?
EMT is a lot lighter
Installation NEC Questions
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ELEC 111 Installation NEC Questions
4.
What is the purpose of Chapter 9 Table 2 in the National Electrical Code?
NEC Chapter 9 is used for combinations of conductors of different sizes or insulation types installed in the same conduit or
tubing.
5.
What is the maximum cross-sectional conductor area allowed for metal wireways?
20 percent of the interior cross-sectional area of the wireway.
6.
Can cablebus installations transverse a fire wall?
yes it could
7.
Can a switch be enclosed in a nonmetallic auxiliary gutter?
shall not be used to enclose switches
8.
What is the maximum length of a run of FMT?
Installation NEC Questions
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