
EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
19th Edition
ISBN: 9781337516549
Author: Simmons
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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cable or nonmetallic raceway-type wiring methods installed in a groove, to be covered by wallboard, siding paneling, carpeting, or similar finish must be protected by 1/16in.thick____ or by not less than 1 1/4in. of free space for the full length of the groove. A thinner plate that provides equal or better protection may be used if listed and marked.
a. steel plate b. steel sleeve
c. PVC bushing d. a or b
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QUESTION 25
Type TC cable shall not be _____.
a.
installed where it will be exposed to physical damage
b.
all of these
c.
installed outside of a race-way or cable tray system, unless permitted in 336.10(4), 336.10(7), 336.10(9), and 336.10(10)
d.
used where exposed to direct rays of the sun, unless identified as sunlight resistant
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18. Which of the following would help avoid the choke effect in grounding electrode conductors?A. Installing a main bonding jumperB. Using an approved polyvinyl chloride conduitC. Applying solder to the connectionD. Using bonding bushes on the ends of the raceway
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what section of the code prohibits supporting telephone wires from raceways that contain light or power conductors.
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Are double locknuts an acceptable bonding method for Class 1, Division 1 Hazardous locations?
If not, list an acceptable method, backing up your answer with a code citation.
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5. If a separate, wire-type equipment grounding conductor (EGC) is used for any reason, the EGC of a grounding-type receptacle must be connected to which of the following?A. The grounding terminal bar outside the service equipment enclosure in a grounded systemB. An EGC that's part of another branch circuit that originates from where the branch circuit for the receptacle originatesC. Any accessible point on the grounding electrode conductorD. The service conductor outside the service equipment enclosure in an ungrounded system
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21.Which of the following wiring methods may be used inside the duct used for vapor removal and ventilation of commercial type cooking equipment?
(a.) nonmetallic sheathed cable (b.) EMT (c.) rigid steel conduit (d.) none of these
22. Ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection is required in all of the following locations EXCEPT: (a.) kitchen receptacles in an office building lunchroom installed within 6’ of the sink
(b.) kitchen receptacles in a dwelling installed to serve counter top surfaces 10’ away from the sink
(c.) receptacles in an office building restroom which has only a basin and toilet
(d.) receptacle provided for servicing a rooftop air conditioning unit on the roof of a warehouse
23. Where GFCI protection is located in the power supply cord for an outdoor portable sign, the ground-fault circuit interrupter shall be located within _____inches of the attachment plug.
(a.) 6 (c.) 18 (b.) 12 (d.) 24
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