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 system B. An EGC that's part of another branch circuit that originates from where the branch circuit for the receptacle originates C. Any accessible point on the grounding electrode conductor D. The service conductor outside the service equipment enclosure in an ungrounded system

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 system B. An EGC that's part of another branch circuit that originates from where the branch circuit for the receptacle originates C. Any accessible point on the grounding electrode conductor D. The service conductor outside the service equipment enclosure in an ungrounded system

EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL

19th Edition

ISBN:9781337516549

Author:Simmons

Publisher:Simmons

Chapter20: Special-purpose Outlets For Ranges, Counter-mounted Cooking Unit , And Wall-mounted Oven

Section20.2: Wall-mounted Oven Circuit And Free-standing Range

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