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 dryers, these appliances require ____ power cords when receptacle connection is
used.
a. | three-wire | b. | 16 AWG | c. | four-wire | d. | listed |
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When an existing dryer or electric range is replaced, NEC® 250.140
Exception ____ 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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Receptacles rated 30 amperes are referred to as ____, and receptacles rated 50
amperes are called ____.
a. | NEMA 30, NEMA 50 | b. | dryer, range | c. | twist-lock,
locking | 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 recommended
overcurrent protection | c. | the appliance connected load in volts and
watts | d. | either a or c |
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5.
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A "unit switch" used as a disconnecting means for an electric clothes
dryer 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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6.
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Dual-voltage rated pump motors are rated ____.
a. | 115/230 | b. | 120/ 240 | c. | all of the
above | d. | none of the above |
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Where the values of branch circuit protection required for motors according to
Table 430.52 do not correspond to standard ratings as listed in NEC® 240.6, the
next ____ rating is permitted to be used.
a. | higher | b. | lower | c. | fuse | d. | none of these |
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Motor-circuit conductors are selected in accordance with ____.
a. | Table 310.16 | b. | Table 310.19 | c. | NEC®
430.6(A) | d. | Chapter 9, Table 8 |
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A primary advantage of dc motors compared to ac motors is that ____.
a. | they are more efficient | b. | they produce lower heat per
horsepower | c. | they are less subject to EMI | d. | their speed can be
controlled |
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10.
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NEC® 430.6(A) requires that the motor full-load amperes listed in
Tables 430.247 through 430.250 be used to size all of the following, except for
____.
a. | circuit conductors | b. | overload protectors | c. | ground-fault
protection | d. | fuse size |
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11.
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NEC® 110.14(C) states that for circuits rated 100 amperes and less,
or for conductor sizes 14 through 1 AWG, conductor ampacity will be selected from the ____ column of
Tables 310.16 through 310.19.
a. | 60°C | b. | 75°C | c. | 90°C | d. | depends on derating
factors |
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12.
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In general, motor-overload protection is required not to exceed ____ percent of
a motor's full-load current.
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13.
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Motors located outside of a residence, such as air-conditioning compressors or
water pumps, are required to have ____.
a. | local disconnect | b. | weatherproof housing | c. | separate grounding
electrode | d. | time-delay fuses |
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14.
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If an electric water heater is located within sight of the panelboard that
supplies it, a disconnect that opens all ungrounded conductors ____ required.
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15.
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Because a water heater represents a continuous load, the branch circuit must be
rated not less than ____ percent of the water heater nameplate rating.
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The Code provides a number of different options for sizing overcurrent
protective devices (fuses or circuit-breakers) for motor loads. In all cases, the branch
circuit conductors must be sized according to ____.
a. | the equipment nameplate recommendations | b. | the branch circuit
overcurrent protective device | c. | the connected load | d. | either a or
b |
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When a non-motor-operated electrical appliance is not marked with its
overcurrent protective device rating, NEC® 422.11(E) states that the branch circuit
overcurrent protection shall be ____.
a. | 20 amperes where appliance rating does not exceed 13.3 amperes | b. | calculated using the
appliance formula in Chapter 9 | c. | 150 percent of the appliance rating when over
13.3 amperes | d. | both a and c |
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18.
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Operating a 240-volt water heater (or other resistive load) at 208 volts will
result in ____ heat output and ____ life.
a. | higher, shorter | b. | lower, longer | c. | lower,
shorter | d. | higher, longer |
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19.
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An electric water heater is a continuous load which requires that the branch
circuit rating must not be less than ____ of the nameplate rating.
a. | 115 percent | b. | 125 percent | c. | 150
percent | d. | none of the above |
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An individual motor disconnect must be in sight of the motor controller and must
disconnect the controller. The NEC® definition of in sight means that the
controller must be visible and not more than ____ from the disconnect.
a. | 50 ft (15 m) | b. | 75 ft (22.5 m) | c. | 25 ft (7.5
m) | d. | none of the above |
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NEC® 422.12 on central heating equipment requires that ____.
a. | electric furnace overcurrent protection be provided by fuses only | b. | central heating
equipment be provided by a separate branch circuit | c. | electric furnaces be grounded according to the
requirements of Article 250 | d. | a disconnecting means be provided for central
heating equipment |
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22.
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The total load of an air conditioner shall not exceed ____ percent of the rating
of a separate branch circuit.
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23.
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The total load of an air conditioner shall not exceed ____ percent of the rating
of a branch circuit that also supplies lighting.
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24.
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When a central air-conditioning unit label states "maximum fuse size 50
amperes," what type of circuit-breaker is permitted to provide running overload
protection?
a. | 50-ampere circuit-breaker | b. | 50-ampere HACR
circuit-breaker | c. | 65-ampere circuit-breaker | d. | circuit-breakers are not permitted for this
application |
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25.
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The disconnect for motor-driven appliances having a motor of greater than ____
must be within sight of the appliance.
a. | 1/4 hp | b. | 3/4 hp | c. | 1/2
hp | d. | 1/8 hp |
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26.
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According the layout of the laundry, complete the wiring diagram. Identify
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