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BCT1630 H-7

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 dryers, these appliances require ____ power cords when receptacle connection is used.
a.
three-wire
b.
16 AWG
c.
four-wire
d.
listed
 

 2. 

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
 

 3. 

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
 

 4. 

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
 

 5. 

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
 

 6. 

Dual-voltage rated pump motors are rated ____.
a.
115/230
b.
120/ 240
c.
all of the above
d.
none of the above
 

 7. 

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
 

 8. 

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
 

 9. 

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
 

 10. 

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
 

 11. 

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
 

 12. 

In general, motor-overload protection is required not to exceed ____ percent of a motor's full-load current.
a.
125
b.
150
c.
225
d.
600
 

 13. 

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
 

 14. 

If an electric water heater is located within sight of the panelboard that supplies it, a disconnect that opens all ungrounded conductors ____ required.
a.
is
b.
is not
 

 15. 

Because a water heater represents a continuous load, the branch circuit must be rated not less than ____ percent of the water heater nameplate rating.
a.
80
b.
100
c.
125
d.
225
 

 16. 

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
 

 17. 

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
 

 18. 

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
 

 19. 

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
 

 20. 

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
 

 21. 

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
 

 22. 

The total load of an air conditioner shall not exceed ____ percent of the rating of a separate branch circuit.
a.
50
b.
75
c.
80
d.
125
 

 23. 

The total load of an air conditioner shall not exceed ____ percent of the rating of a branch circuit that also supplies lighting.
a.
50
b.
75
c.
80
d.
125
 

 24. 

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
 

 25. 

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
 

 26. 


According the layout of the laundry, complete the wiring diagram. Identify each conductor with a letter or use a color pencil.
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a.
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b.
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