Electrical Power Systems

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What is the unit of measurement for true power?

  • V (volts)
  • A (amperes)
  • VA (volt-amperes)
  • W (watts) (correct)

Why is it important to strip a wire to the correct size?

  • To reduce the risk of overheating (correct)
  • To increase the voltage in the circuit
  • To decrease the reactance in the circuit
  • To increase the current flow

What is the purpose of grounding in electrical systems?

  • To increase the voltage in the circuit
  • To decrease the current flow
  • To increase the reactance in the circuit
  • To reduce the risk of electrical shock (correct)

What is unintentional voltage drop also known as?

<p>Voltage drop (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the conversion rate for kilowatts (kW) to watts (W)?

<p>1 kW = 1000 W (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum distance allowed between the HVACR equipment and the disconnect box according to Section 440.14 of NEC?

<p>50 feet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of fire and melting of insulation in wiring systems?

<p>Excess heat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement for capacitive reactance?

<p>Farads (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)?

<p>To detect and interrupt ground faults (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the American Wire Gauge (AWG) number and the diameter of a wire?

<p>The diameter increases as the AWG number decreases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a thermistor in a wiring system?

<p>To detect changes in temperature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when a circuit has more than one AC?

<p>Polyphase circuit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a circuit breaker?

<p>To disconnect the circuit when current exceeds a predetermined level (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when a person touches a live circuit and becomes a conductor?

<p>Electrical shock (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fuse in a circuit?

<p>To disconnect the circuit when current exceeds a predetermined level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a circuit that is powered by a source no greater than 30V and 1000V?

<p>Class 2 circuit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What electrical property opposes changes in current?

<p>Inductance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for electrical power?

<p>P = I(current) x E(emf or volts) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of bonding in electrical systems?

<p>To join metallic components together (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of the wire used for grounding?

<p>Green (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between power input and output called?

<p>Power loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of circuit protection devices?

<p>To divert current from a fault (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of voltage that is typically used in residential homes?

<p>120VAC/1/60Hz (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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