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Direct burial of cable or conductors requires a depth of ____ inches if installed under streets, highways, roads alleys driveways, or parking lots.
Direct burial of cable or conductors requires a depth of ____ inches if installed under streets, highways, roads alleys driveways, or parking lots.
- 12 inches
- 18 inches
- 24 inches (correct)
- 48 inches
Which of the following is a thick-walled rigid raceway?
Which of the following is a thick-walled rigid raceway?
- EMT
- RMC (correct)
- FMC
- PVC
Which of the following is an approved means for disconnecting the grounded conductor from the building's wiring?
Which of the following is an approved means for disconnecting the grounded conductor from the building's wiring?
- A terminal with pressure connectors (correct)
- A set of wire cutters at the entrance of the building
- A cable bus
- All of the above
What happens to current in a parallel circuit?
What happens to current in a parallel circuit?
Which of the following does not belong in a residential panel box?
Which of the following does not belong in a residential panel box?
Lead-in conductors from an antenna to a building should not be crossed with power conductors, however, if the power conductor is 250 volts or less what is the minimum clearance allowed?
Lead-in conductors from an antenna to a building should not be crossed with power conductors, however, if the power conductor is 250 volts or less what is the minimum clearance allowed?
Which of the following is a cause for wavy and buckled photovoltaic raceways?
Which of the following is a cause for wavy and buckled photovoltaic raceways?
What consideration(s) must an electrician take when installing photovoltaic raceways?
What consideration(s) must an electrician take when installing photovoltaic raceways?
How would you wire a circuit to get voltage to add up to the desired value?
How would you wire a circuit to get voltage to add up to the desired value?
Which of the following is not considered to be a raceway?
Which of the following is not considered to be a raceway?
Mobile home service equipment shall be located adjacent to the mobile home and shall be located in sight no more than ___ feet from the exterior wall of the mobile home it serves.
Mobile home service equipment shall be located adjacent to the mobile home and shall be located in sight no more than ___ feet from the exterior wall of the mobile home it serves.
How many receptacles are required in a residential garage?
How many receptacles are required in a residential garage?
Which of the following allows for the use of an ungrounded battery system?
Which of the following allows for the use of an ungrounded battery system?
In a simple series circuit, current:
In a simple series circuit, current:
Which of the following can be used as an acceptable grounding electrode?
Which of the following can be used as an acceptable grounding electrode?
Which of the following is the largest conductor size?
Which of the following is the largest conductor size?
What is another term for a concrete-encased electrode?
What is another term for a concrete-encased electrode?
What is a mechanically integrated assembly of modules or panels with a support structure and foundation, tracker, and other components that create a direct-current power-producing unit?
What is a mechanically integrated assembly of modules or panels with a support structure and foundation, tracker, and other components that create a direct-current power-producing unit?
A module is a complete, environmentally protected unit consisting of solar cells, optics and other components, exclusive of tracker, designated to generate:
A module is a complete, environmentally protected unit consisting of solar cells, optics and other components, exclusive of tracker, designated to generate:
A grounding electrode must be in contact with soil a minimum:
A grounding electrode must be in contact with soil a minimum:
How many GFCIs are required in a residential bathroom?
How many GFCIs are required in a residential bathroom?
The neutral conductor is connected to the neutral point of a system and is intended to carry current under normal conditions. In the code, the neutral is often referred to as the:
The neutral conductor is connected to the neutral point of a system and is intended to carry current under normal conditions. In the code, the neutral is often referred to as the:
A raceway that is 24 inches or less in length can be filled to _____ of its total cross-sectional area.
A raceway that is 24 inches or less in length can be filled to _____ of its total cross-sectional area.
What is the maximum cross-sectional area allowed for two or more conductors or cables in tubing or conduit?
What is the maximum cross-sectional area allowed for two or more conductors or cables in tubing or conduit?
A power meter must be a minimum of ____ feet away from any door, gas meter, or window opening.
A power meter must be a minimum of ____ feet away from any door, gas meter, or window opening.
Which of the following grounding electrodes must be bonded together?
Which of the following grounding electrodes must be bonded together?
What do you call a conductor installed on the supply side of a service or within a service enclosure, that ensures the required electrical connectivity between metal parts?
What do you call a conductor installed on the supply side of a service or within a service enclosure, that ensures the required electrical connectivity between metal parts?
A 20-amp receptacle can have a maximum cord and plug load of:
A 20-amp receptacle can have a maximum cord and plug load of:
If an overhead service conductor is less than 600v, what is the minimum height that conductor can be over public roads, alleys, and parking areas subject to traffic?
If an overhead service conductor is less than 600v, what is the minimum height that conductor can be over public roads, alleys, and parking areas subject to traffic?
Conductors entering buildings shall be protected:
Conductors entering buildings shall be protected:
What is the minimum distance that grounding electrodes should be spaced?
What is the minimum distance that grounding electrodes should be spaced?
The power meter should be within ____ feet of the front corner of a residence.
The power meter should be within ____ feet of the front corner of a residence.
A standalone solar PV system should be able to supply:
A standalone solar PV system should be able to supply:
If you have a 250' straight wire pull and a pull box with 4" conduit going in and out, what is the minimum length pull box you must use?
If you have a 250' straight wire pull and a pull box with 4" conduit going in and out, what is the minimum length pull box you must use?
How would a contractor protect conductors from abrasion during installation?
How would a contractor protect conductors from abrasion during installation?
Receptacles must have their grounding conductor contacts connected to:
Receptacles must have their grounding conductor contacts connected to:
When are you required to guard or install PV source or output circuits?
When are you required to guard or install PV source or output circuits?
Underground cables and conductors under buildings shall be in:
Underground cables and conductors under buildings shall be in:
What is the minimum length of a concrete-encased grounding electrode?
What is the minimum length of a concrete-encased grounding electrode?
The utility company feeds a residential structure a ______ service.
The utility company feeds a residential structure a ______ service.
Which of the following is a photovoltaic array that has two outputs, each having opposite polarity to a common reference point or center point?
Which of the following is a photovoltaic array that has two outputs, each having opposite polarity to a common reference point or center point?
If a feeder supplies continuous and non-continuous loads, the minimum feeder conductor size shall have an allowable ampacity no less than the non-continuous load plus ______ of the continuous load.
If a feeder supplies continuous and non-continuous loads, the minimum feeder conductor size shall have an allowable ampacity no less than the non-continuous load plus ______ of the continuous load.
What is the minimum depth a cable or conductor can be directly buried under a 4" thick slab of concrete?
What is the minimum depth a cable or conductor can be directly buried under a 4" thick slab of concrete?
At what voltage are you required to provide guarding of live parts?
At what voltage are you required to provide guarding of live parts?
Which of the following locations should an electrician install a 20-amp laundry circuit?
Which of the following locations should an electrician install a 20-amp laundry circuit?
Which of the following is a thin-walled raceway?
Which of the following is a thin-walled raceway?
What is the maximum disconnect height?
What is the maximum disconnect height?
When sizing an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) battery, which component will generate the proper amount of electricity withdrawal?
When sizing an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) battery, which component will generate the proper amount of electricity withdrawal?
Which of the following conductors are used for service drops?
Which of the following conductors are used for service drops?
If an overhead service conductor is 150V or less, what is the minimum height that runs above grade but in areas that are only accessible to pedestrian traffic?
If an overhead service conductor is 150V or less, what is the minimum height that runs above grade but in areas that are only accessible to pedestrian traffic?
What do you consider two or more electrodes that are bonded together?
What do you consider two or more electrodes that are bonded together?
Which device is installed in the photovoltaic source circuit or PV output circuit that can provide an output DC voltage and current higher or lower value than the input DC voltage and current?
Which device is installed in the photovoltaic source circuit or PV output circuit that can provide an output DC voltage and current higher or lower value than the input DC voltage and current?
If the minimum size of an underground service conductor is 8 AWG for copper, what is the minimum underground service conductor size for aluminum?
If the minimum size of an underground service conductor is 8 AWG for copper, what is the minimum underground service conductor size for aluminum?
What is another term for an inverter?
What is another term for an inverter?
If a service conductor is over 300V but less than 600V, what is the minimum clearance of that service conductor if it runs in residential and commercial areas that are not subject to traffic?
If a service conductor is over 300V but less than 600V, what is the minimum clearance of that service conductor if it runs in residential and commercial areas that are not subject to traffic?
Most residential homes require a minimum _____ main to handle all electrical needs.
Most residential homes require a minimum _____ main to handle all electrical needs.
Which of the following defines a unit that contains buses, automatic overcurrent devices, switches, and is designed to be placed against a wall, partition, or other support?
Which of the following defines a unit that contains buses, automatic overcurrent devices, switches, and is designed to be placed against a wall, partition, or other support?
What is the smallest grounding electrode conductor for an electric service over 1100 kcmil copper conductors?
What is the smallest grounding electrode conductor for an electric service over 1100 kcmil copper conductors?
A rod-type grounding electrode should have a diameter of ____ unless listed.
A rod-type grounding electrode should have a diameter of ____ unless listed.
Which of the following is the smallest conductor?
Which of the following is the smallest conductor?
All ungrounded photovoltaic DC conductors require disconnecting means that are readily accessible. If this is true, then where can you not install a PV disconnecting means?
All ungrounded photovoltaic DC conductors require disconnecting means that are readily accessible. If this is true, then where can you not install a PV disconnecting means?
What type of circuits or wiring cannot be in the same raceway?
What type of circuits or wiring cannot be in the same raceway?
What is the maximum distance a service conductor can run over a roof to a service mast?
What is the maximum distance a service conductor can run over a roof to a service mast?
Which of the following is not an acceptable grounding electrode?
Which of the following is not an acceptable grounding electrode?
Which of the following is NOT a name for flexible conduit?
Which of the following is NOT a name for flexible conduit?
A 15-amp receptacle can have a maximum cord and plug load of:
A 15-amp receptacle can have a maximum cord and plug load of:
What is the primary purpose of a main lug load center?
What is the primary purpose of a main lug load center?
In the main panel, how many slots will a standard 120-volt breaker require?
In the main panel, how many slots will a standard 120-volt breaker require?
When running RMC or IMC through a concrete slab (4-in thick), what is the minimum depth required?
When running RMC or IMC through a concrete slab (4-in thick), what is the minimum depth required?
Which of the following must be identified at all point of termination, connections and splices?
Which of the following must be identified at all point of termination, connections and splices?
How do you ground a transformer 480v on the primary and 120/208 secondary?
How do you ground a transformer 480v on the primary and 120/208 secondary?
If a conductor is 1000V or less, what is the minimum height of a service conductor that runs above a roof?
If a conductor is 1000V or less, what is the minimum height of a service conductor that runs above a roof?
Which of the following has to be located within 10 feet of the meter?
Which of the following has to be located within 10 feet of the meter?
Which of the following conduit raceways are used in commercial or industrial applications due to its resistance against mechanical damage?
Which of the following conduit raceways are used in commercial or industrial applications due to its resistance against mechanical damage?
Cooking appliances that are fastened in place, such as a stove, should be supplied by a:
Cooking appliances that are fastened in place, such as a stove, should be supplied by a:
Which of the following materials are not allowed to be used for grounding electrodes?
Which of the following materials are not allowed to be used for grounding electrodes?
In the main panel, how many slots will a standard 240-volt breaker require?
In the main panel, how many slots will a standard 240-volt breaker require?
A 30-amp receptacle can have a maximum cord and plug load of:
A 30-amp receptacle can have a maximum cord and plug load of:
What kind of branch circuit should be able to supply lighting units or other energy utilization equipment?
What kind of branch circuit should be able to supply lighting units or other energy utilization equipment?
When installing photovoltaic source circuits, the maximum current shall be the sum of parallel module-rated short-circuit currents multiplied by:
When installing photovoltaic source circuits, the maximum current shall be the sum of parallel module-rated short-circuit currents multiplied by:
A circuit over 150V to ground containing fuses must have a means of disconnecting at:
A circuit over 150V to ground containing fuses must have a means of disconnecting at:
Which of the following is NOT a permitted method for grounding and its connections?
Which of the following is NOT a permitted method for grounding and its connections?
What is the minimum size copper equipment grounding conductor for a 1600 ampere overcurrent device?
What is the minimum size copper equipment grounding conductor for a 1600 ampere overcurrent device?
What is the maximum number of switches or circuit breakers allowed to disconnect and isolate the service from all other equipment?
What is the maximum number of switches or circuit breakers allowed to disconnect and isolate the service from all other equipment?
When placed within an enclosed space or building, how should DC wiring be installed?
When placed within an enclosed space or building, how should DC wiring be installed?
What is the smallest size overhead service conductor allowed by the Electrical Code?
What is the smallest size overhead service conductor allowed by the Electrical Code?