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Which type of receptacles are required for both damp and wet locations?
Which type of receptacles are required for both damp and wet locations?
Which type of plug ejector mechanisms are designed for use by persons with mobility or visual impairment?
Which type of plug ejector mechanisms are designed for use by persons with mobility or visual impairment?
What is the purpose of a flanged surface inlet?
What is the purpose of a flanged surface inlet?
Which of the following is required for a switchboard, switchgear, or panelboard to be used as service equipment?
Which of the following is required for a switchboard, switchgear, or panelboard to be used as service equipment?
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What is the purpose of the main bonding jumper in a switchboard, switchgear, or panelboard used as service equipment?
What is the purpose of the main bonding jumper in a switchboard, switchgear, or panelboard used as service equipment?
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How should all sections of a switchboard or switchgear be bonded together?
How should all sections of a switchboard or switchgear be bonded together?
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Which of the following is true about receptacles rated 15 and 20 amperes, 125 and 250 volts?
Which of the following is true about receptacles rated 15 and 20 amperes, 125 and 250 volts?
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Which type of equipment is an example of cord-and-plug-connected equipment likely to be used outdoors or in a wet location for long periods of time?
Which type of equipment is an example of cord-and-plug-connected equipment likely to be used outdoors or in a wet location for long periods of time?
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Where are receptacles prohibited to be installed inside a bathroom?
Where are receptacles prohibited to be installed inside a bathroom?
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What is the purpose of prohibiting the installation of receptacles inside bathtub or shower spaces?
What is the purpose of prohibiting the installation of receptacles inside bathtub or shower spaces?
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What color should be used to mark the conductor entrance hole if the terminal for the equipment grounding conductor is not visible?
What color should be used to mark the conductor entrance hole if the terminal for the equipment grounding conductor is not visible?
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Which type of attachment plugs and cord connectors should be designed to ensure that the equipment grounding connection is made before the current-carrying connections?
Which type of attachment plugs and cord connectors should be designed to ensure that the equipment grounding connection is made before the current-carrying connections?
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What is the purpose of the longer grounding blade on grounding-type attachment plug caps?
What is the purpose of the longer grounding blade on grounding-type attachment plug caps?
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In which locations should tamper-resistant receptacles be installed according to the text?
In which locations should tamper-resistant receptacles be installed according to the text?
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Which of the following is true about the sequence of connections and disconnections for equipment employing single-pole separable connectors?
Which of the following is true about the sequence of connections and disconnections for equipment employing single-pole separable connectors?
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Which of the following is not covered by Article 408 of the NEC?
Which of the following is not covered by Article 408 of the NEC?
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What is the term used for both metal-clad and metal-enclosed power switchgear in the 2014 NEC?
What is the term used for both metal-clad and metal-enclosed power switchgear in the 2014 NEC?
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Which of the following equipment can be reconditioned within the scope of Article 408?
Which of the following equipment can be reconditioned within the scope of Article 408?
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Which type of receptacles installed in a wet location must have an enclosure that is weatherproof regardless of whether the plug is inserted?
Which type of receptacles installed in a wet location must have an enclosure that is weatherproof regardless of whether the plug is inserted?
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What type of receptacles shall be considered suitable for damp locations?
What type of receptacles shall be considered suitable for damp locations?
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What is the minimum degree that hinged covers of outlet box hoods must be able to open after installation?
What is the minimum degree that hinged covers of outlet box hoods must be able to open after installation?
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What type of receptacles shall be a listed weather-resistant type?
What type of receptacles shall be a listed weather-resistant type?
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Where are tamper-resistant receptacles required?
Where are tamper-resistant receptacles required?
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What is the purpose of tamper-resistant receptacles?
What is the purpose of tamper-resistant receptacles?
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Which type of receptacles are exempted from the tamper-resistant requirements?
Which type of receptacles are exempted from the tamper-resistant requirements?
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What are the conditions for the use of single-pole separable connectors?
What are the conditions for the use of single-pole separable connectors?
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Which phase should be designated as the 'B phase' in a 240/120-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire center-tap grounded delta system?
Which phase should be designated as the 'B phase' in a 240/120-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire center-tap grounded delta system?
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What color should be used to mark the high-leg conductor in a 240/120-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire center-tap grounded delta system?
What color should be used to mark the high-leg conductor in a 240/120-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire center-tap grounded delta system?
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What is the purpose of marking the high-leg conductor in a 240/120-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire center-tap grounded delta system?
What is the purpose of marking the high-leg conductor in a 240/120-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire center-tap grounded delta system?
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Which of the following is a requirement for circuit directories in switchboards, switchgear, and panelboards?
Which of the following is a requirement for circuit directories in switchboards, switchgear, and panelboards?
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What is the acceptable way to identify circuits used for the same purpose?
What is the acceptable way to identify circuits used for the same purpose?
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What is the purpose of marking spare devices in circuit directories?
What is the purpose of marking spare devices in circuit directories?
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What is the purpose of marking switchboards, switchgear, and panelboards with the identification and physical location of where the power originates?
What is the purpose of marking switchboards, switchgear, and panelboards with the identification and physical location of where the power originates?
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Which of the following is required to be calculated and marked on service equipment in other than dwelling units?
Which of the following is required to be calculated and marked on service equipment in other than dwelling units?
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What must be determined to ensure that the Short-circuit current rating (SCCR) is adequate for equipment not installed as service equipment?
What must be determined to ensure that the Short-circuit current rating (SCCR) is adequate for equipment not installed as service equipment?
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What is the purpose of marking available fault current and when it was determined for equipment installation modifications or expansions?
What is the purpose of marking available fault current and when it was determined for equipment installation modifications or expansions?
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What is the requirement for closing unused openings for circuit breakers and switches in all electrical enclosures, including panelboard cabinets, switchgear, and switchboard enclosures?
What is the requirement for closing unused openings for circuit breakers and switches in all electrical enclosures, including panelboard cabinets, switchgear, and switchboard enclosures?
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Which of the following is true about the grounding of panelboards according to the text?
Which of the following is true about the grounding of panelboards according to the text?
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Where should a terminal bar for equipment grounding conductors be secured in a panelboard according to the text?
Where should a terminal bar for equipment grounding conductors be secured in a panelboard according to the text?
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What should the terminal bar be bonded to if the panelboard frame is made of metal according to the text?
What should the terminal bar be bonded to if the panelboard frame is made of metal according to the text?
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Which of the following is true about overcurrent protection for a panelboard?
Which of the following is true about overcurrent protection for a panelboard?
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Where should the overcurrent protection required for a panelboard supplied through a transformer be located?
Where should the overcurrent protection required for a panelboard supplied through a transformer be located?
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What is the maximum number of overcurrent devices allowed in a panelboard constructed or wired under Exception No. 1?
What is the maximum number of overcurrent devices allowed in a panelboard constructed or wired under Exception No. 1?
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What is the maximum rating of overcurrent protection allowed for panelboards equipped with snap switches rated at 30 amperes or less?
What is the maximum rating of overcurrent protection allowed for panelboards equipped with snap switches rated at 30 amperes or less?
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Which of the following is the correct statement regarding the marking of a switchboard, switchgear, or panelboard that contains a 3-phase, 4-wire center-tap grounded delta system?
Which of the following is the correct statement regarding the marking of a switchboard, switchgear, or panelboard that contains a 3-phase, 4-wire center-tap grounded delta system?
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What is the purpose of marking a switchboard, switchgear, or panelboard containing an ungrounded ac electrical system?
What is the purpose of marking a switchboard, switchgear, or panelboard containing an ungrounded ac electrical system?
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What is the purpose of field marking a switchboard, switchgear, or panelboard that contains a high-impedance grounded neutral ac system?
What is the purpose of field marking a switchboard, switchgear, or panelboard that contains a high-impedance grounded neutral ac system?
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What is the purpose of field marking a switchboard, switchgear, or panelboard containing an ungrounded dc electrical system?
What is the purpose of field marking a switchboard, switchgear, or panelboard containing an ungrounded dc electrical system?
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Which of the following is true about the location requirements for switchboards and switchgear with exposed live parts?
Which of the following is true about the location requirements for switchboards and switchgear with exposed live parts?
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What is the marking required for a panelboard that is suitable for use as service equipment?
What is the marking required for a panelboard that is suitable for use as service equipment?
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Which of the following is true about the ampacity ratings for wire sizes used in a panelboard?
Which of the following is true about the ampacity ratings for wire sizes used in a panelboard?
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What is the maximum number of overcurrent devices allowed in a panelboard?
What is the maximum number of overcurrent devices allowed in a panelboard?
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According to the text, where should the insulated equipment grounding conductor that is run with the circuit conductors be permitted to pass through the panelboard without being connected to the panelboard's equipment grounding terminal bar?
According to the text, where should the insulated equipment grounding conductor that is run with the circuit conductors be permitted to pass through the panelboard without being connected to the panelboard's equipment grounding terminal bar?
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According to the text, where should a separate equipment grounding conductor (EGC) terminal bar be installed and bonded to the panelboard for the termination of feeder and branch-circuit EGCs?
According to the text, where should a separate equipment grounding conductor (EGC) terminal bar be installed and bonded to the panelboard for the termination of feeder and branch-circuit EGCs?
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According to the text, what is the reason for not allowing any other connection between the equipment grounding terminal bar and the neutral bar (other than that allowed in 250.30, 250.32, and 250.142)?
According to the text, what is the reason for not allowing any other connection between the equipment grounding terminal bar and the neutral bar (other than that allowed in 250.30, 250.32, and 250.142)?
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According to the text, what is the purpose of an isolated equipment grounding terminal?
According to the text, what is the purpose of an isolated equipment grounding terminal?
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According to the text, what must an isolated equipment grounding conductor be grounded by?
According to the text, what must an isolated equipment grounding conductor be grounded by?
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According to the text, where should an isolated equipment grounding conductor terminate in the system?
According to the text, where should an isolated equipment grounding conductor terminate in the system?
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According to the text, what is the purpose of an isolated grounding electrode?
According to the text, what is the purpose of an isolated grounding electrode?
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Which of the following is true about the installation of retrofit kits in luminaires?
Which of the following is true about the installation of retrofit kits in luminaires?
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What is the requirement for the listing of luminaires, lampholders, and retrofit kits?
What is the requirement for the listing of luminaires, lampholders, and retrofit kits?
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What is the purpose of the inspection of luminaires?
What is the purpose of the inspection of luminaires?
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Which of the following is a requirement for an industrial control panel to be used as service equipment?
Which of the following is a requirement for an industrial control panel to be used as service equipment?
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What is the purpose of marking an industrial control panel as suitable for use as service equipment?
What is the purpose of marking an industrial control panel as suitable for use as service equipment?
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What is the purpose of the short-circuit current rating marking on an industrial control panel?
What is the purpose of the short-circuit current rating marking on an industrial control panel?
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What is the purpose of the main bonding jumper in an industrial control panel used as service equipment?
What is the purpose of the main bonding jumper in an industrial control panel used as service equipment?
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Which of the following is true about the short-circuit current rating (SCCR) for an industrial control panel?
Which of the following is true about the short-circuit current rating (SCCR) for an industrial control panel?
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Which of the following is true about the bonding of industrial control panels?
Which of the following is true about the bonding of industrial control panels?
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Which of the following is true about the phase arrangement on 3-phase horizontal common power and vertical buses in an industrial control panel?
Which of the following is true about the phase arrangement on 3-phase horizontal common power and vertical buses in an industrial control panel?
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Which of the following is true about the wiring space within industrial control panel enclosures?
Which of the following is true about the wiring space within industrial control panel enclosures?
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Which of the following is true about the minimum spacing between uninsulated metal parts and live parts in switchboards, switchgear, and panelboards?
Which of the following is true about the minimum spacing between uninsulated metal parts and live parts in switchboards, switchgear, and panelboards?
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What is the purpose of marking panelboards by the manufacturer?
What is the purpose of marking panelboards by the manufacturer?
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What is the minimum size of the industrial control panel supply conductor?
What is the minimum size of the industrial control panel supply conductor?
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What is the rating or setting of the overcurrent protective device for the circuit supplying the industrial control panel?
What is the rating or setting of the overcurrent protective device for the circuit supplying the industrial control panel?
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Which of the following is true about the wire-bending space for a panelboard rated 225 amperes or less and designed to contain not over 42 overcurrent devices?
Which of the following is true about the wire-bending space for a panelboard rated 225 amperes or less and designed to contain not over 42 overcurrent devices?
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Which of the following is true about the wire-bending space for a panelboard rated above 225 amperes or designed to contain more than 42 overcurrent devices?
Which of the following is true about the wire-bending space for a panelboard rated above 225 amperes or designed to contain more than 42 overcurrent devices?
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Which of the following is true about the wire-bending space for a panelboard where at least one side wire-bending space is sized in accordance with Table 312.6(B)(2) for the largest conductor to be terminated in any side wire-bending space?
Which of the following is true about the wire-bending space for a panelboard where at least one side wire-bending space is sized in accordance with Table 312.6(B)(2) for the largest conductor to be terminated in any side wire-bending space?
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Which of the following is true about the wire-bending space for a panelboard designed and constructed for wiring using only a single 90-degree bend for each conductor?
Which of the following is true about the wire-bending space for a panelboard designed and constructed for wiring using only a single 90-degree bend for each conductor?
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Which of the following is true about the marking requirements for luminaires installed in wet or damp locations?
Which of the following is true about the marking requirements for luminaires installed in wet or damp locations?
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Which of the following is an example of a wet location?
Which of the following is an example of a wet location?
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Which of the following is true about the location requirements for luminaires in locations protected from the weather but still exposed to moisture?
Which of the following is true about the location requirements for luminaires in locations protected from the weather but still exposed to moisture?
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According to the text, what is the purpose of separating the power wiring from communications, signaling, and power-limited circuits in a luminaire pole?
According to the text, what is the purpose of separating the power wiring from communications, signaling, and power-limited circuits in a luminaire pole?
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Which type of wiring may be installed within the pole cavity if kept separated from the power wiring in a light pole that supports a luminaire and a security camera?
Which type of wiring may be installed within the pole cavity if kept separated from the power wiring in a light pole that supports a luminaire and a security camera?
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What is one of the options for fulfilling the separation requirement between the power wiring and camera conductors within a luminaire pole?
What is one of the options for fulfilling the separation requirement between the power wiring and camera conductors within a luminaire pole?
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What is the maximum height allowed for a metal light pole that does not have a handhole and uses a hinged-base pole to permit access to splices made in the pole base?
What is the maximum height allowed for a metal light pole that does not have a handhole and uses a hinged-base pole to permit access to splices made in the pole base?
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According to the text, what is the minimum clearance between surface-mounted incandescent or LED luminaires with a completely enclosed light source and the nearest point of a clothes closet storage space?
According to the text, what is the minimum clearance between surface-mounted incandescent or LED luminaires with a completely enclosed light source and the nearest point of a clothes closet storage space?
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What is the purpose of the clearance measurement specified in 410.16(D) for luminaires installed in clothes closets?
What is the purpose of the clearance measurement specified in 410.16(D) for luminaires installed in clothes closets?
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According to the text, what types of luminaires are permitted in a clothes closet?
According to the text, what types of luminaires are permitted in a clothes closet?
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What is the purpose of the storage space required for closets that permit access to both sides of the clothes-hanging rod?
What is the purpose of the storage space required for closets that permit access to both sides of the clothes-hanging rod?
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Which type of luminaires should be used in playing and spectator seating areas of indoor sports facilities?
Which type of luminaires should be used in playing and spectator seating areas of indoor sports facilities?
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What is the minimum clearance required between the lowest surface of the roof decking and the top of a luminaire installed in exposed or concealed locations under the roof decking?
What is the minimum clearance required between the lowest surface of the roof decking and the top of a luminaire installed in exposed or concealed locations under the roof decking?
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What temperature should luminaires be constructed, installed, or equipped with shades or guards to prevent combustible material from being subjected to?
What temperature should luminaires be constructed, installed, or equipped with shades or guards to prevent combustible material from being subjected to?
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Where should lampholders be located if installed over highly combustible material?
Where should lampholders be located if installed over highly combustible material?
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Which of the following is true about the grounding requirements for luminaires and lighting equipment?
Which of the following is true about the grounding requirements for luminaires and lighting equipment?
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According to the text, which of the following is a condition under which exposed conductive surfaces on luminaires do not need to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor?
According to the text, which of the following is a condition under which exposed conductive surfaces on luminaires do not need to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor?
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According to the text, which of the following is a requirement for the connection to the equipment grounding conductor for luminaires and equipment?
According to the text, which of the following is a requirement for the connection to the equipment grounding conductor for luminaires and equipment?
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Which of the following is true about the installation of recessed luminaires designed for feed-through branch-circuit conductors?
Which of the following is true about the installation of recessed luminaires designed for feed-through branch-circuit conductors?
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Which of the following is true about the connection of electric-discharge and LED luminaires?
Which of the following is true about the connection of electric-discharge and LED luminaires?
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What is the requirement for the supports of luminaires and lampholders?
What is the requirement for the supports of luminaires and lampholders?
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What are the conditions for the use of metal or nonmetallic poles to support luminaires?
What are the conditions for the use of metal or nonmetallic poles to support luminaires?
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Which of the following conditions must be met for luminaires to be installed in commercial cooking hoods?
Which of the following conditions must be met for luminaires to be installed in commercial cooking hoods?
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What type of luminaires are not permitted in commercial cooking hoods?
What type of luminaires are not permitted in commercial cooking hoods?
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What are the requirements for luminaires installed in bathtub or shower areas?
What are the requirements for luminaires installed in bathtub or shower areas?
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What is the requirement for luminaires subject to shower spray in bathtub or shower areas?
What is the requirement for luminaires subject to shower spray in bathtub or shower areas?
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