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Flexible cords and cables shall be installed in continuous lengths without splices or taps.
True
The 'J' designation in any of the 'S-type' flexible cords designates ___.
a junior size
An electric-discharge luminaire utilizes a ___ for the operation of the lamp.
ballast
___ is a type of lamp used in an HID luminaire.
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The NEC® prohibits mounting luminaires directly to a tree.
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___ shall not support luminaires weighing over 6 lb.
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Any branch circuit conductor located within ___" of a ballast shall have an insulation rating not lower than 90ºC.
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___-grade receptacles are the highest grade receptacles manufactured by the electrical industry.
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After removing the receptacle from its package, if the leads of the ohmmeter are placed between Points D and G, the meter should indicate ___ ohms.
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Within sight is visible and no more than ___ feet from the object.
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The maximum length of a flexible cord used to connect data-processing equipment to a branch circuit outlet box is ___.
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The damaged power cord on a 120-volt appliance can be replaced with a 6-ft length of flexible SJO cord not smaller than ___ AWG.
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A listed appliance with a 16 AWG flexible power cord is considered to be protected by a 15-amp branch circuit breaker.
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The 'W' suffix in any of the 'S-type' flexible cords designates that the cable ___.
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Which of the flexible cords or cables listed below can be used in dry locations?
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Which of the flexible cables or cords listed below could be used to connect a piece of equipment that operates at 480 volts 3-ph?
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When connected to a 1Ø piece of equipment that operates at 240 volts, a 12 AWG SJO flexible cord can carry ___ amps.
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The ampacity of each conductor of a 16/3 AWG multiconductor Type SPT-2 flexible cord is ___ amps.
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The smallest AWG size cord to connect equipment requiring 2 ungrounded and 1 grounded conductors is ___.
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When connected to a 120/240-volt, 3Ø piece of equipment, a 10 AWG SJO flexible cord can carry ___ amps.
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A 3Ø piece of equipment with a nameplate rating of 54 amps at 240 volts requires the smallest cord of ___ AWG.
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For a 208-volt, 1-ph piece of equipment, the smallest AWG size cord that can be used is ___.
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Where 6 AWG/7-conductor Type G flexible cable is used, it has an ampacity of ___ amps.
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Study Notes
Flexible Cords and Cables
- Flexible cords and cables should be installed in unbroken lengths without splices or taps.
- "J" designation in "S-type" flexible cords indicates a junior size.
Electric-Discharge Luminaires
- Utilization of a ballast is essential for the operation of electric-discharge luminaires.
- HID luminaires can use mercury-vapor and metal halide lamps.
Mounting and Support Regulations
- Luminaires can be mounted directly to a tree, contrary to prohibition.
- Lampholders must not support luminaires weighing more than 6 pounds.
Insulation Ratings
- Branch circuit conductors within 3 inches of a ballast require an insulation rating of at least 90ºC.
Receptacles
- Hospital-grade receptacles are the industry's highest quality.
- An infinite resistance reading between Points D and G indicates proper receptacle functionality.
Visibility and Distance
- "Within sight" means a maximum distance of 50 feet from the object.
Cord Length for Equipment
- The maximum length of flexible cord connecting data-processing equipment to an outlet is 4.5 meters.
- A damaged power cord for a 120-volt appliance may be replaced with a 6-foot length of 14 AWG SJO cord on a 15-A branch circuit.
Appliance Protection
- A listed appliance rated for a maximum 15 A with a 16 AWG flexible power cord is protected by a 15-amp branch circuit breaker.
- The "W" suffix in "S-type" cords signifies suitability for wet locations.
Cord and Cable Usage
- Any listed flexible cords or cables can be utilized in dry locations.
- SEO flexible cables are appropriate for connecting equipment operating at 480 volts 3-phase.
Ampacity of Flexible Cords
- A 12 AWG SJO flexible cord connected to 240 volts can carry 25 amps.
- A 16/3 AWG Type SPT-2 flexible cord has an ampacity of 13 amps for fastened-in-place utilization equipment.
Minimum AWG Sizes
- For equipment needing 2 ungrounded and 1 grounded conductor with a 31 amp max load, the smallest AWG size for an SOO flexible cord is 7.
- In a 120/240-volt, 3-phase setup, a 10 AWG SJO flexible cord can carry 20 amps.
- The smallest AWG cord for a 3-phase equipment rated 54 amps at 240 volts is 4.
- For a 208-volt, 1-phase equipment needing SOO flexible cord, the minimum AWG size is 14.
Ampacity Standards
- A 6 AWG/7-conductor Type G flexible cable for fastened-in-place utilization equipment has an ampacity of 62 amps.
- The installation of a fan from a non-listed 4/0 box must consider specific support methods using a threaded rod for stability.
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