Grounding in Electrical Wiring Quiz

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What is the key factor for successful clearing of ground fault currents?

  • Insulation resistance
  • Grounding resistance
  • Electrical continuity (correct)
  • Voltage drop

Which of the following is NOT listed in NEC Section 250.92(A) as required items to be bonded together?

  • Grounding rods (correct)
  • Cable trays
  • Service cable armor or sheath
  • Service raceways

In ensuring continuity at service equipment, which of the following methods is permitted according to NEC Section 250.92(8)?

  • Connections utilizing threaded couplings or listed threaded hubs on enclosures if made up wrench-tight (correct)
  • Using random nuts and bolts for connections
  • Threadless couplings and connectors if not made up wrench-tight
  • Bonding equipment to the grounded service conductor utilizing tape

What is the purpose of the equipment grounding conductor in an electrical system?

<p>To interconnect and bond the noncurrent-carrying metal parts of equipment to the system grounded conductor or grounding electrode conductor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for splicing wire-type grounding electrode conductors?

<p>Using irreversible compression-type connectors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it necessary to ground appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines?

<p>When operating these appliances in wet or damp locations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of receptacles must be used in residential, commercial, or industrial applications?

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

When using metallic boxes, where should the equipment grounding conductors be attached?

<p>To the grounding terminal on the receptacle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In nonmetallic boxes with Type NM cable, where should the equipment grounding conductor be connected?

<p>To the grounding terminal on the receptacle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a permitted form for equipment grounding conductors as stated by NEC?

<p>Liquid tight flexible metal conduit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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