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What does a white wire typically indicate in modern Type NM cables?
What does a white wire typically indicate in modern Type NM cables?
- Grounding conductor
- Neutral wire (correct)
- Ungrounded power
- Hot wire
What is the purpose of the thin aluminum bonding wire in Type AC (BX) cable?
What is the purpose of the thin aluminum bonding wire in Type AC (BX) cable?
- Hot wire
- Grounding conductor (correct)
- Neutral connection
- Ungrounded power
According to NEC, what color wire must be used as an ungrounded conductor or hot wire?
According to NEC, what color wire must be used as an ungrounded conductor or hot wire?
- Red
- Green
- White
- Black (correct)
What is the significance of blue or yellow wires in conduit according to the text?
What is the significance of blue or yellow wires in conduit according to the text?
What type of circuit would be used for heavy duty appliances like ranges and hot water tanks?
What type of circuit would be used for heavy duty appliances like ranges and hot water tanks?
Where would a GFCI protected breaker circuit be typically set up?
Where would a GFCI protected breaker circuit be typically set up?
What does the gauge of a wire indicate?
What does the gauge of a wire indicate?
What does NM cable sheath markings indicate?
What does NM cable sheath markings indicate?
What type of cable does not have a grounding conductor?
What type of cable does not have a grounding conductor?
What color wire must be used as an ungrounded conductor or hot wire according to NEC?
What color wire must be used as an ungrounded conductor or hot wire according to NEC?
What is the purpose of the thin aluminum bonding wire in Type AC (BX) cable?
What is the purpose of the thin aluminum bonding wire in Type AC (BX) cable?
What does a white wire typically indicate in modern Type NM cables?
What does a white wire typically indicate in modern Type NM cables?
Which type of cable is sheathed in a flexible metal coil?
Which type of cable is sheathed in a flexible metal coil?
What do blue or yellow wires in conduit typically designate?
What do blue or yellow wires in conduit typically designate?
What type of wire must not be used for establishing a ground or neutral connection?
What type of wire must not be used for establishing a ground or neutral connection?
What does a black or red wire typically indicate according to NEC?
What does a black or red wire typically indicate according to NEC?
What is the purpose of the grounding conductor in a cable?
What is the purpose of the grounding conductor in a cable?
What is the purpose of a dedicated circuit for appliances like a furnace or a refrigerator?
What is the purpose of a dedicated circuit for appliances like a furnace or a refrigerator?
What type of circuit is suitable for computer equipment?
What type of circuit is suitable for computer equipment?
What is the voltage requirement for heavy duty appliances like air conditioners and hot water tanks?
What is the voltage requirement for heavy duty appliances like air conditioners and hot water tanks?
Where would GFCI circuits be typically set up to cover?
Where would GFCI circuits be typically set up to cover?
What does the gauge of a wire indicate?
What does the gauge of a wire indicate?
What is the purpose of NM cable markings on the cable sheath?
What is the purpose of NM cable markings on the cable sheath?
What are GFCI receptacles used for?
What are GFCI receptacles used for?
What is the purpose of a double pole breaker in a 240 volt circuit?
What is the purpose of a double pole breaker in a 240 volt circuit?
What is the significance of non-metallic (NM) cable in household wiring?
What is the significance of non-metallic (NM) cable in household wiring?
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