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BCT1630 H-5

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

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
 

 2. 

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
 

 3. 

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
 

 4. 

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
 

 5. 

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
 

 6. 

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
 

 7. 

Household cooking device demand factors shown in Table 220.55 are normally ____ than the appliance nameplate rating.
a.
less
b.
the same
c.
higher
 

 8. 

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
 

 9. 

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
 

 10. 

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
 

 11. 

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
 

 12. 

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
 

 13. 

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
 

 14. 

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
 

 15. 

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
 

 16. 

When a food-waste disposer has an integral ON-OFF switch, an additional separately installed switch ____ required.
a.
is
b.
is not
 

 17. 

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
 

 18. 

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
 

 19. 

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
 

 20. 

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)
 

 21. 

Following the layout of the kitchen, complete the wire diagram using color pencil to show the conductor’s insulation color
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a.
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b.
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