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What type of tool is used to remove insulation from a conductor?
What type of tool is used to remove insulation from a conductor?
General-care areas, found in hospitals, require a minimum of _____ receptacles at each patient bed.
General-care areas, found in hospitals, require a minimum of _____ receptacles at each patient bed.
Where are ground fault circuit interrupters installed?
Where are ground fault circuit interrupters installed?
Three-wire cords contain two current-carrying conductors and one:
Three-wire cords contain two current-carrying conductors and one:
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An employee that locks/tags machines and is trained in recognizing hazardous energy sources is called:
An employee that locks/tags machines and is trained in recognizing hazardous energy sources is called:
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Receptacles in child care facilities, dormitories, preschools and elementary facilities should:
Receptacles in child care facilities, dormitories, preschools and elementary facilities should:
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What is NOT an acceptable use for a flexible cord?
What is NOT an acceptable use for a flexible cord?
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A 240-volt, 20-amp circuit is using two 12 AWG conductors. Calculate the maximum continuous load in amperes.
A 240-volt, 20-amp circuit is using two 12 AWG conductors. Calculate the maximum continuous load in amperes.
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Which of the following is acceptable wiring methods for bathrooms?
Which of the following is acceptable wiring methods for bathrooms?
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Which of the following is the largest conductor size?
Which of the following is the largest conductor size?
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What is the depth a direct burial conductor or cable can be installed?
What is the depth a direct burial conductor or cable can be installed?
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Why are tags used during lockout and tagout procedures?
Why are tags used during lockout and tagout procedures?
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What is a “voltage sniffer”?
What is a “voltage sniffer”?
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What is “available fault current”?
What is “available fault current”?
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Who supplies power to a building?
Who supplies power to a building?
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Which of the following wires is the hot wire?
Which of the following wires is the hot wire?
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Power tools must ________ be carried by the cord or hose.
Power tools must ________ be carried by the cord or hose.
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What must you do if wires are protruding from your miter saw?
What must you do if wires are protruding from your miter saw?
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Which of the following power tools must be equipped with a constant-pressure switch or control that shuts off the power when pressure is released?
Which of the following power tools must be equipped with a constant-pressure switch or control that shuts off the power when pressure is released?
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How often should EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) be supported?
How often should EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) be supported?
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At what point is a load deemed continuous?
At what point is a load deemed continuous?
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If you’re hanging a luminaire in a sugar mill above the production area, what should you do before leaving?
If you’re hanging a luminaire in a sugar mill above the production area, what should you do before leaving?
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What is defined as a bare conductor?
What is defined as a bare conductor?
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What is the major difference between a plug fuse and a cartridge fuse?
What is the major difference between a plug fuse and a cartridge fuse?
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What is overcurrent?
What is overcurrent?
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It is highly recommended that all tools be inspected:
It is highly recommended that all tools be inspected:
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Which of the following items is considered to be energized?
Which of the following items is considered to be energized?
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What is the correct safety protocol for flooded battery maintenance?
What is the correct safety protocol for flooded battery maintenance?
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All damaged portable electric tools must be removed from site or:
All damaged portable electric tools must be removed from site or:
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How would a contractor wire up a circuit in order to have the voltage add up to a desired value?
How would a contractor wire up a circuit in order to have the voltage add up to a desired value?
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An employee who is not qualified to lock or tag equipment, however this person uses or operates a machine or piece of electrical equipment is better known as:
An employee who is not qualified to lock or tag equipment, however this person uses or operates a machine or piece of electrical equipment is better known as:
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When do you assume a wire is live before starting the work?
When do you assume a wire is live before starting the work?
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A bathroom convenience outlet should be installed:
A bathroom convenience outlet should be installed:
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What kind of current is required for conductors serving a 120/240-volt single-phase residential electric service with a total load of 60 kVA?
What kind of current is required for conductors serving a 120/240-volt single-phase residential electric service with a total load of 60 kVA?
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What is a drip loop as it relates to electricity?
What is a drip loop as it relates to electricity?
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During a lockout/tagout procedure, who is able to remove a key-lock?
During a lockout/tagout procedure, who is able to remove a key-lock?
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Wires that are protruding from an outlet should be:
Wires that are protruding from an outlet should be:
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Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) comes in many sizes, what is the largest conduit size used in electrical construction?
Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) comes in many sizes, what is the largest conduit size used in electrical construction?
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A house has 3 hallways; 8 feet, 12 feet and 16 feet long. How many total receptacles are necessary for these hallways?
A house has 3 hallways; 8 feet, 12 feet and 16 feet long. How many total receptacles are necessary for these hallways?
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If electrical equipment is prone to physical damage, what must a contractor provide?
If electrical equipment is prone to physical damage, what must a contractor provide?
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What does it mean when an electrical circuit has a ground-fault?
What does it mean when an electrical circuit has a ground-fault?
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Which of the following conditions indicates an open circuit?
Which of the following conditions indicates an open circuit?
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How should you dispose of batteries?
How should you dispose of batteries?
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Which of the following grounding methods is acceptable when grounding an electrode?
Which of the following grounding methods is acceptable when grounding an electrode?
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What is the maximum distance that outlets must be spaced for kitchen countertops?
What is the maximum distance that outlets must be spaced for kitchen countertops?
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In electrical installation what is another term for resistance?
In electrical installation what is another term for resistance?
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A receptacle tester allows a person to test the:
A receptacle tester allows a person to test the:
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Which of the following wires is the Ground wire?
Which of the following wires is the Ground wire?
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Tags must be:
Tags must be:
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At which voltage amount must WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE sign be displayed?
At which voltage amount must WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE sign be displayed?
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What is the smallest size THW copper conductor that can be used on a 30-amp branch circuit?
What is the smallest size THW copper conductor that can be used on a 30-amp branch circuit?
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Your client asks you to build a 2-room addition to the house and run an outlet on each wall. If the addition uses 2 × 4 for its loadbearing studs, what is the maximum notch that can be made in the studs?
Your client asks you to build a 2-room addition to the house and run an outlet on each wall. If the addition uses 2 × 4 for its loadbearing studs, what is the maximum notch that can be made in the studs?
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What is the smallest fixture wire allowed in a home?
What is the smallest fixture wire allowed in a home?
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What must be done if you find exposed live wires above 600 volts in a building?
What must be done if you find exposed live wires above 600 volts in a building?
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According to OSHA, what voltage do you need to wear protective gloves?
According to OSHA, what voltage do you need to wear protective gloves?
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Double-insulated tools provide protection against:
Double-insulated tools provide protection against:
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Who is allowed to remove the lock during and after inspection of a piece of machinery or circuit?
Who is allowed to remove the lock during and after inspection of a piece of machinery or circuit?
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When a contractor installs a ceiling fan, mounting it directly to the outlet box, what is the maximum permitted weight in this situation?
When a contractor installs a ceiling fan, mounting it directly to the outlet box, what is the maximum permitted weight in this situation?
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What happens to current (amps) in a parallel circuit?
What happens to current (amps) in a parallel circuit?
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Of the following, what should the contractor do if the GFCI is constantly tripping?
Of the following, what should the contractor do if the GFCI is constantly tripping?
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Which of the following is not an energy-isolating device?
Which of the following is not an energy-isolating device?
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Which of the following is the smallest Romex cable?
Which of the following is the smallest Romex cable?
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What is the minimum depth rigid metal conduit can be installed under residential driveways?
What is the minimum depth rigid metal conduit can be installed under residential driveways?
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Which of the following wires is the neutral wire?
Which of the following wires is the neutral wire?
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All maintenance personnel must be issued a suitable________ that has a worker’s name and identification on it.
All maintenance personnel must be issued a suitable________ that has a worker’s name and identification on it.
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When should power tools be disconnected?
When should power tools be disconnected?
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When entering a confined space which is oxygen deficient, what PPE must be used?
When entering a confined space which is oxygen deficient, what PPE must be used?
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How often are fault current labels updated?
How often are fault current labels updated?
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Which of the following options can be utilized if a 2-wire non-grounded receptacle needs to be replaced?
Which of the following options can be utilized if a 2-wire non-grounded receptacle needs to be replaced?
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What should an electrician do if they are working a fair distance away from the disconnecting point?
What should an electrician do if they are working a fair distance away from the disconnecting point?
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What kind of personal protective equipment is necessary to handle live wires?
What kind of personal protective equipment is necessary to handle live wires?
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When wiring a house, what type of branch circuit will supply outlets for lighting and appliances?
When wiring a house, what type of branch circuit will supply outlets for lighting and appliances?
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When wiring a house, what is the rated voltage to ground if the circuit breaker has a slash rating of 120/240 volts?
When wiring a house, what is the rated voltage to ground if the circuit breaker has a slash rating of 120/240 volts?
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Which of the following classifies as a lockout device?
Which of the following classifies as a lockout device?
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What is the minimum distance a smoke detector can be from a bathroom door?
What is the minimum distance a smoke detector can be from a bathroom door?
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An enclosed channel designed for holding wires or cables is called:
An enclosed channel designed for holding wires or cables is called:
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How should you dispose of fluorescent lighting?
How should you dispose of fluorescent lighting?
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What are the three basic parts to a simple transformer?
What are the three basic parts to a simple transformer?
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