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What is the main purpose of electrical conduits?
What is the main purpose of electrical conduits?
- To support conduit couplings
- To connect receptacles
- To provide lighting outlets
- To provide a means for running wires (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of metallic conduit?
Which of the following is NOT a type of metallic conduit?
- Aluminum conduits
- Plastic conduits (correct)
- Other metallic pipes
- Steel pipes
What is the purpose of a convenience outlet or attachment cap?
What is the purpose of a convenience outlet or attachment cap?
- To establish connection between conductors (correct)
- To create junction boxes
- To protect the wiring system
- To install lighting fixtures
What distinguishes a lighting outlet from other outlets?
What distinguishes a lighting outlet from other outlets?
Which of the following is NOT an electrical raceway accessory?
Which of the following is NOT an electrical raceway accessory?
What distinguishes between wall outlets and receptacle outlets?
What distinguishes between wall outlets and receptacle outlets?
What is ampacity in relation to electrical conductors?
What is ampacity in relation to electrical conductors?
According to Section 3.1.2.1 of the National Electrical Code, what must conductors have in relation to ampacity?
According to Section 3.1.2.1 of the National Electrical Code, what must conductors have in relation to ampacity?
Why can a small wire diameter safely carry more current in proportion to its weight?
Why can a small wire diameter safely carry more current in proportion to its weight?
What determines the operating temperature of a conductor?
What determines the operating temperature of a conductor?
What are raceways used for in electrical installations?
What are raceways used for in electrical installations?
What materials are commonly used to make raceways?
What materials are commonly used to make raceways?
