The definition of Ampacity is: - ANS The current carrying capacity expressed in amperes
Admitting close approach, not guarded by locked doors, elevation, or other effective means, is
the definition for: - ANS Accessible equipment
Which of the following is identified as a raceway?
a. Remote control circuit
b. Non-Metallic conduit
c. Multi-wire branch circuit
d. Motor branch circuit - ANS B. Non-metallic conduit
Capable of being removed or exposed without damaging the building structure or finish, or not
permanently closed in by the structure or finish of the building is the definition for: - ANS
Accessible wiring methods
A branch circuit is defined as: - ANS That portion of a wiring system extending beyond the final
overcurrent protective device, excluding any thermal cutout or motor running overload protective
device that is not approved for short-circuit protection.
A synthetic nonflammable liquid which, when decomposed by the electric arc, produces only
nonflammable gaseous mixtures known as: - ANS Askarel
The voltage of a circuit is defined as: - ANS The effective difference of potential between two
conductors.
Conduit installed underground is considered: - ANS In a wet location
Ampacity is expressed in: - ANS Amperes
Air ducts are joined in the ______ of an A/C system: - ANS Plenum
A ______ is an OCPD that opens when an overcurrent passes through it. - ANS Fuse
_____ lighting is an arrangement of electrical lighting designed to call attention to certain items,
such as the shape of a building. - ANS Outline lighting
A ______ wire is wrapped with a paper type material. - ANS Covered
, A load in which the peak current is assumed to continue for three hours or more is a _____
load. - ANS Continuous
A multi-outlet assembly is a wiring method designed to hold _____ assembled on the job site. -
ANS Conductors and receptacles
A structure under construction is considered: - ANS A dry location
The ______ is a conductor which connects the neutral of the system to a grounding electrode. -
ANS Grounding conductor
Automatic is self-acting, functioning by its own mechanism when actuated by some detached
influence such as:
a. A change in current strength
b. temperature
c. mechanical configuration
d. either A, B, or C - ANS D. Either A, B, or C
An LB is a:` - ANS Conduit body
______ has a locked entry in which machinery may be operated without opening the door to the
enclosure. - ANS Sealable equipment
Copper forms a minimum of ______% of the cross-sectional area of a solid copper-clad
aluminum wire. - ANS 10%
A _______ switch for use on branch circuits is rated in amperage and voltage. - ANS General
use
A ______ is a device which serves to govern, in some predetermined manner, the electric
power delivered to the machinery to which it is attached. - ANS Controller
A ______ is a separately derived sytem. - ANS Transformer
______ protection is designed to prevent accidental contact with live equipment. - ANS
Enclosed
An enclosure designed for surface or flush mounting and provided with a frame, in which a
swinging door may be hung is a: - ANS Cabinet
Equipment installed behind wooden doors which is accessible is considered: - ANS a: Exposed
A disconnect requiring an extension ladder for servicing is considered: - ANS Isolated
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