Multiple Choice Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Since the grounded (neutral) conductor is not permitted to be used for grounding
the frames of electric ranges, ovens, or cooktops in new installations, these appliances require ____
power cords.
a. | three-wire | b. | double-insulated | c. | four-wire | d. | listed |
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2.
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When a range or dryer is replaced, NEC® 250.140 ____ the grounded
conductor of an existing individual branch circuit to be used for grounding the appliance
frame.
a. | permits | b. | does not permit |
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3.
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The grounded conductor of a branch circuit is permitted to serve as the
equipment grounding conductor for a replacement range or cooktop when all the following conditions
are met, except for ____.
a. | the grounded conductor is not smaller than no. 10 copper or no. 8
aluminum | b. | the individual branch circuit is existing | c. | the grounded
conductor is insulated, unless it is part of Type SE cable | d. | the branch circuit
uses listed wire connectors |
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4.
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Cord sets rated 30 amperes are usually called ____, and cord sets rated 40, 45,
or 50 amperes are called ____.
a. | SJT, SJ | b. | dryer, range | c. | heavy-duty, extra
heavy-duty | d. | washer, dryer |
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Receptacles rated 30 amperes are referred to as ____, and receptacles rated 50
amperes are called ____.
a. | NEMA 30, NEMA 50 | b. | twist-lock, locking | c. | dryer,
range | d. | none of these |
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NEC® 422.60(A) requires that an appliance nameplate show
____.
a. | the appliance rating in volts and amperes | b. | the appliance
connected load in volts and watts | c. | the appliance branch circuit conductor
size | d. | either a or b |
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7.
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Household cooking device demand factors shown in Table 220.55 are
normally ____ than the appliance nameplate rating.
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8.
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When an appliance is not marked with its maximum overcurrent protection, the
branch circuit protection device is sized according to ____.
a. | Table 220.55 | b. | the ampacity of the branch circuit conductors
supplying the appliance | c. | 30 amperes maximum | d. | none of
these |
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9.
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All of the following are acceptable disconnecting means for appliances,
except for ____.
a. | a circuit-breaker in sight of the appliance | b. | a circuit-breaker or
switch capable of being locked in the off position | c. | an attachment cord and plug | d. | a horsepower-rated
switch |
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10.
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A "unit switch" used as a disconnecting means for an appliance shall
____.
a. | be horsepower-rated | b. | interrupt all ungrounded circuit
conductors | c. | have a NEMA 3R enclosure when installed outdoors | d. | both a and
b |
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11.
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On all types and ratings of receptacles, the grounding blade is ____ than the
others to insure that it makes its connection before the grounded conductors do and breaks its
connection after they do (first make-last break).
a. | larger | b. | more durable | c. | longer | d. | tarnish-resistant |
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12.
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A feeder or service neutral load can be figured at ____ of the load on the
ungrounded conductors for ranges and ovens.
a. | 125 percent | b. | 80 percent | c. | 70
percent | d. | none of the above |
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13.
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When a separate branch-circuit is run to a wall mounted oven, or to a
counter-mounted cooking unit, the branch circuit size is based on ____ of the nameplate rating of the
appliance.
a. | 125 percent | b. | 100 percent | c. | 80
percent | d. | None of the above |
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14.
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Food-waste disposers include a small manual reset button to restart the motor if
it overheats and goes off-line due to prolonged use, something falling into the unit and jamming it,
or another cause. This manual reset provides the ____ protection required by Code for this
type of appliance.
a. | short-circuit | b. | ground-fault | c. | overload | d. | all of these |
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Key grounding rules for appliances include which of the following.
a. | NEC® 422.15(C) (refers back to Article 250 for grounding
requirements) | b. | NEC® 250.118 (lists acceptable equipment grounding
means) | c. | NEC® 250.122 (sizing equipment grounding conductors) | d. | All of the
above |
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16.
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When a food-waste disposer has an integral ON-OFF switch, an additional
separately installed switch ____ required.
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17.
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For most dishwashers, the motor and heating element for drying are ____ loads
that do not operate simultaneously.
a. | exclusive | b. | reciprocating | c. | non-coincident | d. | alternating |
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18.
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The two small-appliance branch circuits required for the kitchen and dining room
area are intended to supply ____ appliances.
a. | under 1/3 horsepower | b. | portable | c. | fixed-in-place | d. | all |
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19.
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When a portable cord-connected dishwasher is used in a kitchen, the 125-volt,
15- or 20-ampere receptacle that it is plugged into is required to have ____ protection.
a. | AFCI | b. | GFCI | c. | assured grounding
conductor | d. | IDCI |
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20.
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The maximum flexible cord length permitted for a kitchen waste disposer
is:
a. | 3 ft (900 mm) | b. | 18 in. (450 mm) | c. | 6 ft (1.8
m) | d. | 24 in. (600 mm) |
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21.
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Following the layout of the kitchen, complete the wire diagram using color
pencil to show the conductor’s insulation color ![mc021-1.jpg](bct1630_h-5_files/mc021-1.jpg)
a. | ![mc021-2.jpg](bct1630_h-5_files/mc021-2.jpg) | b. | ![mc021-3.jpg](bct1630_h-5_files/mc021-3.jpg) |
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