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which table in the Canadian Electrical code identifies the constructional features and voltage rating of standard wires and cables?

  • Table 2
  • Table 3
  • Table 4
  • Table D1 (correct)

What is the smallest conductor size that can be used for power supply circuits? Rule:4-002

  • No. 14 AWG copper , No, 8 AWG aluminum
  • No. 14 AWG copper, No. 12 AWG aluminum (correct)
  • No. 10 AWG copper, No. 12 AWG aluminum
  • No. 12 AWG copper , No. 8 AWG aluminum

What three main factors must be considered when selecting the proper conductor insulation type? Rule: 4-000, 4-002, 4-004

  • The voltage rating, the temperature rating and insulation rating
  • The voltage rating, condition of use, insulation rating
  • The voltage rating, the temperature rating and the condition of use (correct)
  • current rating, resistance rating and voltage rating

What is the largest wire size in AWG?

<p>No. 0000 AWG (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the units of measure for wires larger than the AWG sizes and what is the smallest gauge of those units?

<p>kcmil 250 (kcmil) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What size of aluminum conductor would have a similar resistance and ampacity, over the same length, as a #8 AWG copper conductor?

<p>AWG 6 aluminum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Minimum work space around electrical equipment Rule: 2-308

<p>1 m with secure footing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is maximum allowable conductor temperature for NMWU cable? Table 19 (page 484)

<p>60'C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

XLPE is an acronym or abbreviation for what ?

<p>cross-linked polyethylene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does NMD90 Heatex cable not have a white conductor?

<p>It is used for 240-V heating circuits, connected line to line, with no neutral needed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main differences between ACWU90 and TECK90 cables?

<p>ACWU90 conductors are aluminum, whereas TECK90 conductors are copper, ACWU90 cables do not have an inner jacket around the conductors like TECK90 conductors do. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What extra component does AC90 ISO-BX cable have?

<p>An extra insulated bond conductor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the trade names for three- and -four conductor neutral supported cable?

<p>Triplex and Quadruplex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of buildings are cables with an FT4 rating suitable for?

<p>Non-combustible buildings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purpose were TECK90 cables originally designed for?

<p>For use in Canadian mines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition of use is TECK90 suitable for that ACWU90 is not?

<p>For exposed wiring in dry locations where exposed to corrosive action, if suitable for corrosive conditions encountered. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of service are neutral-supported conductors suitable for?

<p>Over head or above ground (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What table provides the voltage ratings and construction of wires and cables? page-732

<p>Table D1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the voltage rating of TECK90 cable? page 732

<p>It is available in three voltage ratings: 600 V, 1000 V and 5000 V (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the original manufacturer of MI cable?

<p>Pyrotenax (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest size of flexible conduit allowed ? Rule: 12-1004

<p>12 trade size, not more than 1.5 m (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is type DB2 thin-wall conduit used for? Rule: 12-1150

<p>underground burial installations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what applications do we need a plastic bushing installed? Rule: 12-906

<p>When using #8 AWG wire or larger in a conduit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of connector is required to install EMT outdoors?

<p>rain tight connector (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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