Definitions in Electrical Code
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What system is referred to for standardizing measurements in electrical engineering?

  • Metric System Revised
  • American National Standards
  • International System of Units (SI) (correct)
  • British Imperial System
  • What should be used when the actual measured size of a product differs from its nominal size?

  • Standard dimensions
  • Trade size designators (correct)
  • Proportional sizing
  • Actual size references
  • What is required for the approval process of specific items of equipment according to the guidelines?

  • Private inspections only
  • Peer-reviewed publications
  • Historical usage documentation
  • Public availability of records (correct)
  • When extracting material from another standard, what must not be compromised?

    <p>The context of the original material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the FPN related to SI conversions indicate?

    <p>They are based on a specific standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of apprenticeship according to the national electrical engineering law?

    <p>To ensure practical experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of equipment does an Adjustable Speed Drive refer to?

    <p>Power conversion equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to avoid repetition of examinations by different examiners?

    <p>To minimize potential errors and conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a 'Combustible Dust' in hazardous locations?

    <p>Dust particles that are 500 microns or smaller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description best fits a 'Conduit Body'?

    <p>A junction of two sections of conduit providing access through a removable cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of 'Insulated Conductors'?

    <p>To prevent electrical shock by encasing conductors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is described as 'Coaxial Cable'?

    <p>A cylindrical assembly with a conductor at its center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Continuous Load'?

    <p>A load where maximum current continues for 3 hours or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a 'Pressure Connector'?

    <p>To establish connections without the use of heat or solder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a nonhabitable room defined in the context of electrical safety?

    <p>A clothes closet intended for storing garments and apparel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test method is referenced for determining the explosibility of dust clouds?

    <p>ASTM E1226-2012a</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of selective coordination in electrical systems?

    <p>To restrict outages to the circuit or equipment affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification indicates suitable use in hazardous locations for electrical equipment?

    <p>Class II, Division 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Copper-clad aluminum conductors have what minimum percentage of copper in their cross-sectional area?

    <p>10 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines 'Duty, Continuous' in electrical operations?

    <p>Operation at a constant load for an indefinite time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device is designed to terminate a cord to a box while reducing strain?

    <p>Cord connector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for overcurrent protective devices to function correctly?

    <p>They should be selected for the full range of available overcurrents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary feature of a dwelling unit in electrical terms?

    <p>It provides complete and independent living facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Duty, Short-Time' refer to in electrical terminology?

    <p>Operation for short, defined periods under load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an interrupting module in a building's electrical system?

    <p>To interrupt current when an overcurrent occurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a 'Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter' (GFCI)?

    <p>A device that protects personnel by de-energizing circuits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'Grounded, Solidly' in electrical terms?

    <p>Connected directly to ground with no resistor or impedance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Enclosure' refer to in the context of electrical installations?

    <p>The case or housing preventing contact with energized parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is true regarding current-sensing modules in electrical installations?

    <p>They may or may not operate in a current-limiting fashion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a 'Grounded Conductor'?

    <p>To intentionally ground a system or circuit conductor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'energized' mean in an electrical context?

    <p>Connected to a source of voltage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of current values of 4 mA to 6 mA for Class A GFCI devices?

    <p>They represent the range for enabling a trip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'controlled equipment' refer to in relation to industrial control panels?

    <p>Equipment that has been labeled by a recognized organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes Information Technology Equipment (ITE)?

    <p>Equipment for creating and manipulating data and signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Lighting Outlet intended for?

    <p>Direct connection of a lampholder or luminaire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of Lighting Track (Track Lighting)?

    <p>Its length can be altered by adding or subtracting sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What standards do manufacturers typically indicate compliance with on labeled equipment?

    <p>Appropriate safety or performance standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines ordinary locations for ITE installation?

    <p>Offices and similar business environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'listed' indicate about equipment or materials?

    <p>They meet certain safety and performance criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document provides information on listing requirements for ITE?

    <p>UL 60950-1-2014</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definitions in Electrical Code

    • Adjustable Speed Drive: Equipment controlling electric motor speed.
    • Apprenticeship: Required by Republic Act 7920 (National Electrical Engineering Law) for Registered Master Electrician (RME) licensure.
    • Clothes Closet: Nonhabitable room for storing garments.
    • Coaxial Cable: Cylindrical assembly with a conductor inside a metallic tube, separated by dielectric material.
    • Combustible Dust: Dust particles smaller than 500 microns, potentially igniting in air.
    • Conductor, Insulated: Conductor encased in material recognized as electrical insulation.
    • Conduit Body: Access point for conduit or tubing system.
    • Connector, Pressure (Solderless): Connects conductors using mechanical pressure, without solder.
    • Continuous Load: Load lasting for 3 hours or more.
    • Coordination, Selective: Isolates overcurrent conditions to affected circuits, preventing widespread outages.
    • Copper-Clad Aluminum Conductors: Conductors with copper bonded to aluminum core, copper comprises at least 10% of cross-section.
    • Cord Connector: Fitting terminating cords to boxes, reducing strain at termination points and potentially including explosion-proof, dust-ignitionproof, or flameproof seals.
    • Cutout Box: Building section for housing electrical equipment.
    • Dwelling Unit: Independent living space for one or more persons.
    • Enclosed: Surrounded by a case or barrier preventing contact with energized parts.
    • Energized: Electrically connected to a voltage source.
    • Equipment: General term encompassing materials, fittings, devices, appliances, and more, used in electrical installations.
    • Ground: The earth.
    • Grounded (Grounding): Connected to earth or a conductive body serving as earth.
    • Grounded, Solidly: Connected to ground without resistors or impedance devices.
    • Grounded Conductor: System or circuit conductor intentionally connected to ground.
    • Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI): Protects personnel by de-energizing a circuit when current to ground exceeds a threshold (4-6 mA for Class A devices).
    • Information Technology Equipment (ITE): Equipment rated under 1000 volts, used for data, voice, and video processing, excluding communications equipment.
    • Listed: Equipment, materials, or services marked by an organization verifying compliance with standards and performance.
    • Lighting Outlet: Outlet for direct connection of lampholders, luminaires, or pendant cords with lampholders.
    • Lighting Track: Assembly for supporting and energizing luminaires, allowing for their repositioning.

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