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Which one of the following is a type of disconnecting means permitted in accordance with NFPA 70E?
Which one of the following is a type of disconnecting means permitted in accordance with NFPA 70E?
According to NFPA 70E, what is the purpose of a disconnecting means in a motor circuit?
According to NFPA 70E, what is the purpose of a disconnecting means in a motor circuit?
According to NFPA 70E, what should a disconnecting means be marked with for motors larger than 100 horsepower ac or 40 horsepower dc?
According to NFPA 70E, what should a disconnecting means be marked with for motors larger than 100 horsepower ac or 40 horsepower dc?
According to NFPA 70E, where should system isolation equipment be installed?
According to NFPA 70E, where should system isolation equipment be installed?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of system isolation equipment (SIE)?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of system isolation equipment (SIE)?
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What is the purpose of lockout/tagout protocols for system isolation equipment (SIE)?
What is the purpose of lockout/tagout protocols for system isolation equipment (SIE)?
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What is the significance of the safe condition indicator light in the remote lockout station?
What is the significance of the safe condition indicator light in the remote lockout station?
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What is the purpose of diversity and redundancy in the control panel for the isolation system?
What is the purpose of diversity and redundancy in the control panel for the isolation system?
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Which one of the following devices is permitted to serve as the disconnecting means for stationary motors rated at 2 horsepower or less and 300 volts or less?
Which one of the following devices is permitted to serve as the disconnecting means for stationary motors rated at 2 horsepower or less and 300 volts or less?
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For motors of over 2 horsepower up to and including 100 horsepower with an autotransformer-type motor controller, what is the separate disconnecting means required?
For motors of over 2 horsepower up to and including 100 horsepower with an autotransformer-type motor controller, what is the separate disconnecting means required?
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For stationary motors rated at more than 40 horsepower DC or 100 horsepower AC, what type of switch is permitted as the disconnecting means?
For stationary motors rated at more than 40 horsepower DC or 100 horsepower AC, what type of switch is permitted as the disconnecting means?
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What is a motor circuit switch?
What is a motor circuit switch?
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According to the text, what is the current rating of the disconnecting means for small motors not covered by Table 430.247, Table 430.248, Table 430.249, or Table 430.250?
According to the text, what is the current rating of the disconnecting means for small motors not covered by Table 430.247, Table 430.248, Table 430.249, or Table 430.250?
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According to the text, what is the exception for the switch used as the disconnecting means for a motor with a resistance load?
According to the text, what is the exception for the switch used as the disconnecting means for a motor with a resistance load?
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According to the text, what is the line value of 'locked-rotor amperes'?
According to the text, what is the line value of 'locked-rotor amperes'?
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Which switch can serve as the disconnecting means for a stationary motor rated at 2 horsepower or less and at 300 volts or less?
Which switch can serve as the disconnecting means for a stationary motor rated at 2 horsepower or less and at 300 volts or less?
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Which switch can serve as the disconnecting means for a stationary motor rated at more than 40 horsepower dc or 100 horsepower ac?
Which switch can serve as the disconnecting means for a stationary motor rated at more than 40 horsepower dc or 100 horsepower ac?
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What is the current rating requirement for disconnecting means of motor circuits rated 1000 volts or less?
What is the current rating requirement for disconnecting means of motor circuits rated 1000 volts or less?
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What is the current rating requirement for disconnecting means of torque motors?
What is the current rating requirement for disconnecting means of torque motors?
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According to NFPA 70E, which of the following is NOT considered to be in an electrically safe work condition until all requirements of Article 120 have been met?
According to NFPA 70E, which of the following is NOT considered to be in an electrically safe work condition until all requirements of Article 120 have been met?
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According to NFPA 70E, under what conditions is the disconnecting means for a motor not required if the motor controller disconnecting means is lockable?
According to NFPA 70E, under what conditions is the disconnecting means for a motor not required if the motor controller disconnecting means is lockable?
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According to the text, where should the disconnecting means for a motor be located in an industrial installation?
According to the text, where should the disconnecting means for a motor be located in an industrial installation?
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According to the text, when is the disconnecting means for a valve actuator motor assembly not required to be in sight from the motor controller?
According to the text, when is the disconnecting means for a valve actuator motor assembly not required to be in sight from the motor controller?
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According to 430.99, a motor control center is required to be marked with its ________.
According to 430.99, a motor control center is required to be marked with its ________.
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According to 430.101, disconnecting means in Part IX are intended to disconnect ________ from the circuit.
According to 430.101, disconnecting means in Part IX are intended to disconnect ________ from the circuit.
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According to Exception No. 2 in Part IX, a single disconnecting means is permitted for a group of coordinated motor controllers if ________.
According to Exception No. 2 in Part IX, a single disconnecting means is permitted for a group of coordinated motor controllers if ________.
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Which one of the following types of switches is permitted to serve as both the motor controller and disconnecting means for a motor circuit?
Which one of the following types of switches is permitted to serve as both the motor controller and disconnecting means for a motor circuit?
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What is the maximum voltage rating for an oil switch used on a circuit?
What is the maximum voltage rating for an oil switch used on a circuit?
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Which one of the following statements about disconnecting means for motor circuits is NOT correct?
Which one of the following statements about disconnecting means for motor circuits is NOT correct?
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According to NFPA 70E, what is the maximum trip current allowed for overcurrent (overload) relays or other motor-protective devices used in motor control apparatus?
According to NFPA 70E, what is the maximum trip current allowed for overcurrent (overload) relays or other motor-protective devices used in motor control apparatus?
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According to NFPA 70E, what is the minimum current rating required for the disconnecting means if it is separate from the motor controller?
According to NFPA 70E, what is the minimum current rating required for the disconnecting means if it is separate from the motor controller?
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According to NFPA 70E, what type of switch or circuit breaker is required for the motor controller disconnecting means?
According to NFPA 70E, what type of switch or circuit breaker is required for the motor controller disconnecting means?
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Which type of protection is required for fault-current protection in each motor circuit according to NFPA 70E?
Which type of protection is required for fault-current protection in each motor circuit according to NFPA 70E?
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What is the purpose of the overload interrupting device in a motor circuit according to the text?
What is the purpose of the overload interrupting device in a motor circuit according to the text?
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What is the ampacity requirement for the conductors supplying the power conversion equipment in an adjustable-speed drive system according to the text?
What is the ampacity requirement for the conductors supplying the power conversion equipment in an adjustable-speed drive system according to the text?
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What is the minimum length of a raceway connection to a motor terminal enclosure permitted according to the text?
What is the minimum length of a raceway connection to a motor terminal enclosure permitted according to the text?
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According to the text, what is the basis used for sizing the input conductors and output conductors of power conversion equipment?
According to the text, what is the basis used for sizing the input conductors and output conductors of power conversion equipment?
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What is the ampacity requirement for circuit conductors supplying power conversion equipment included as part of an adjustable-speed drive system that utilizes a bypass device?
What is the ampacity requirement for circuit conductors supplying power conversion equipment included as part of an adjustable-speed drive system that utilizes a bypass device?
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When sizing conductors supplying several motors or a motor and other loads, including power conversion equipment, what parameter is used to determine the ampacity?
When sizing conductors supplying several motors or a motor and other loads, including power conversion equipment, what parameter is used to determine the ampacity?
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What additional overload protection is required in the bypass circuit of adjustable-speed drive systems that utilize a bypass device?
What additional overload protection is required in the bypass circuit of adjustable-speed drive systems that utilize a bypass device?
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Which of the following is NOT a condition under which a single disconnecting means is permitted to serve a group of motors?
Which of the following is NOT a condition under which a single disconnecting means is permitted to serve a group of motors?
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What is the rating requirement for a single disconnecting means serving a group of motors?
What is the rating requirement for a single disconnecting means serving a group of motors?
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Under what conditions is a separate disconnecting means required for an autotransformer-type motor controller?
Under what conditions is a separate disconnecting means required for an autotransformer-type motor controller?
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What is the purpose of a disconnecting means in a motor circuit?
What is the purpose of a disconnecting means in a motor circuit?
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According to NFPA 70E, what is the purpose of a separate disconnecting means for a Class 2 remote-control circuit complying with Parts I and II of Article 725?
According to NFPA 70E, what is the purpose of a separate disconnecting means for a Class 2 remote-control circuit complying with Parts I and II of Article 725?
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According to Part X, what is the purpose of overtemperature protection in motors used in adjustable-speed drive systems?
According to Part X, what is the purpose of overtemperature protection in motors used in adjustable-speed drive systems?
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According to 430.122(A), what is the minimum ampacity required for branch/feeder circuit conductors supplying power conversion equipment included as part of an adjustable-speed drive system?
According to 430.122(A), what is the minimum ampacity required for branch/feeder circuit conductors supplying power conversion equipment included as part of an adjustable-speed drive system?
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According to the Exception in 430.122, what is the ampacity requirement for the conductor between the power conversion equipment and the motor if the power conversion equipment is listed and marked as 'Suitable for Output Motor Conductor Protection'?
According to the Exception in 430.122, what is the ampacity requirement for the conductor between the power conversion equipment and the motor if the power conversion equipment is listed and marked as 'Suitable for Output Motor Conductor Protection'?
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According to 430.130(A)(1), which of the following is true about the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection for circuits containing power conversion equipment?
According to 430.130(A)(1), which of the following is true about the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection for circuits containing power conversion equipment?
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According to 430.128, what is the minimum rating required for the disconnecting means in a multiple motor application?
According to 430.128, what is the minimum rating required for the disconnecting means in a multiple motor application?
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According to 430.131, what type and rating or setting of protective fuses or circuit breakers should be used for installations meeting all the requirements of 430.53 that include power converters?
According to 430.131, what type and rating or setting of protective fuses or circuit breakers should be used for installations meeting all the requirements of 430.53 that include power converters?
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According to Part XI, what does Part XI of the text recognize about higher voltages?
According to Part XI, what does Part XI of the text recognize about higher voltages?
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According to the text, under what conditions should the frames of stationary motors be grounded?
According to the text, under what conditions should the frames of stationary motors be grounded?
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According to the text, what is the requirement for grounding the frames of portable motors that operate over 150 volts to ground?
According to the text, what is the requirement for grounding the frames of portable motors that operate over 150 volts to ground?
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According to the text, what is the requirement for grounding motor controller enclosures?
According to the text, what is the requirement for grounding motor controller enclosures?
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According to the text, what is the maximum length permitted for the separation of the junction box from the motor?
According to the text, what is the maximum length permitted for the separation of the junction box from the motor?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the disconnecting means of a motor operating at 50 volts or more between terminals?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the disconnecting means of a motor operating at 50 volts or more between terminals?
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Which of the following is NOT a method specified in Part XII for guarding exposed live parts of motors and motor controllers operating at 50 volts or more between terminals against accidental contact?
Which of the following is NOT a method specified in Part XII for guarding exposed live parts of motors and motor controllers operating at 50 volts or more between terminals against accidental contact?
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According to Part XII, how should live parts of motors and motor controllers operating at 50 volts or more between terminals be protected against accidental contact?
According to Part XII, how should live parts of motors and motor controllers operating at 50 volts or more between terminals be protected against accidental contact?
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Which of the following is true about the highest rated (largest) motor according to 62(A)?
Which of the following is true about the highest rated (largest) motor according to 62(A)?
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What is the full-load current used to determine the highest rated motor for motors other than hermetic refrigerant motor-compressors and fan or blower motors?
What is the full-load current used to determine the highest rated motor for motors other than hermetic refrigerant motor-compressors and fan or blower motors?
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What is the exception for determining the highest rated motor in a multiple motor application?
What is the exception for determining the highest rated motor in a multiple motor application?
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According to Exception No. 2 in Part IX, a single disconnecting means is permitted for a group of coordinated motor controllers if ________?
According to Exception No. 2 in Part IX, a single disconnecting means is permitted for a group of coordinated motor controllers if ________?
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According to NFPA 70E, what should a disconnecting means be marked with for motors larger than 100 horsepower ac or 40 horsepower dc?
According to NFPA 70E, what should a disconnecting means be marked with for motors larger than 100 horsepower ac or 40 horsepower dc?
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According to the text, what is the exception for the switch used as the disconnecting means for a motor with a resistance load?
According to the text, what is the exception for the switch used as the disconnecting means for a motor with a resistance load?
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According to NFPA 70E, what type of switch or circuit breaker is required for the motor controller disconnecting means?
According to NFPA 70E, what type of switch or circuit breaker is required for the motor controller disconnecting means?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for marking on a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor nameplate according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for marking on a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor nameplate according to the text?
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What should be marked on the visible nameplate of multimotor and combination-load equipment according to the text?
What should be marked on the visible nameplate of multimotor and combination-load equipment according to the text?
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What is the purpose of the lockout/tagout protocols for system isolation equipment (SIE) according to the text?
What is the purpose of the lockout/tagout protocols for system isolation equipment (SIE) according to the text?
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According to NFPA 70E, which of the following is NOT considered to be in an electrically safe work condition until all requirements of Article 120 have been met?
According to NFPA 70E, which of the following is NOT considered to be in an electrically safe work condition until all requirements of Article 120 have been met?
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Which of the following is the equation for a line in slope-intercept form?
Which of the following is the equation for a line in slope-intercept form?
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What is the formula to calculate the area of a rectangle?
What is the formula to calculate the area of a rectangle?
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Which of the following is the quadratic formula?
Which of the following is the quadratic formula?
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What is the formula to calculate the volume of a cylinder?
What is the formula to calculate the volume of a cylinder?
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Which of the following is the equation for the Pythagorean theorem?
Which of the following is the equation for the Pythagorean theorem?
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Which type of air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment is required to be marked with the short-circuit current rating according to 440.4(B)?
Which type of air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment is required to be marked with the short-circuit current rating according to 440.4(B)?
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What type of equipment is not required to be marked with its short-circuit current rating?
What type of equipment is not required to be marked with its short-circuit current rating?
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What is the purpose of marking the short-circuit current rating on air-conditioning equipment controllers and control panels?
What is the purpose of marking the short-circuit current rating on air-conditioning equipment controllers and control panels?
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What type of motor-compressor current should be used in determining the rating or ampacity of the disconnecting means, branch-circuit conductors, controller, and protection devices?
What type of motor-compressor current should be used in determining the rating or ampacity of the disconnecting means, branch-circuit conductors, controller, and protection devices?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for grounding and bonding of air-conditioning or refrigerating equipment installed outdoors on a roof?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for grounding and bonding of air-conditioning or refrigerating equipment installed outdoors on a roof?
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According to the text, what is the maximum distance from the top of a bathtub rim or shower stall threshold that air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment shall not be installed within?
According to the text, what is the maximum distance from the top of a bathtub rim or shower stall threshold that air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment shall not be installed within?
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According to the text, what is the equation used to calculate the short-circuit current rating for the installation of air-conditioning or refrigerating equipment?
According to the text, what is the equation used to calculate the short-circuit current rating for the installation of air-conditioning or refrigerating equipment?
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According to the text, what is the requirement for grounding the frames of portable motors that operate over 150 volts to ground?
According to the text, what is the requirement for grounding the frames of portable motors that operate over 150 volts to ground?
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Which one of the following types of switches is permitted to serve as both the motor controller and disconnecting means for a motor circuit?
Which one of the following types of switches is permitted to serve as both the motor controller and disconnecting means for a motor circuit?
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According to NFPA 70E, under what conditions is the disconnecting means for a motor not required if the motor controller disconnecting means is lockable?
According to NFPA 70E, under what conditions is the disconnecting means for a motor not required if the motor controller disconnecting means is lockable?
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According to 440.14, what is the requirement for the equipment disconnecting means for air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment?
According to 440.14, what is the requirement for the equipment disconnecting means for air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment?
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According to the text, what is the minimum ampacity required for the conductors supplying multimotor and combination-load equipment?
According to the text, what is the minimum ampacity required for the conductors supplying multimotor and combination-load equipment?
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What is the formula to determine the equivalent full-load current rating for a motor-compressor controller rated in horsepower?
What is the formula to determine the equivalent full-load current rating for a motor-compressor controller rated in horsepower?
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When is a motor-compressor controller required to have a locked-rotor current rating?
When is a motor-compressor controller required to have a locked-rotor current rating?
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According to the text, what is the ampacity requirement for branch-circuit conductors supplying a single motor-compressor?
According to the text, what is the ampacity requirement for branch-circuit conductors supplying a single motor-compressor?
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According to the text, what is the ampacity requirement for conductors supplying one or more motor-compressors with or without additional motor loads?
According to the text, what is the ampacity requirement for conductors supplying one or more motor-compressors with or without additional motor loads?
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According to the text, what is the ampacity requirement for conductors supplying a motor-compressor load(s) in addition to other load(s)?
According to the text, what is the ampacity requirement for conductors supplying a motor-compressor load(s) in addition to other load(s)?
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According to the text, what is the ampacity requirement for branch-circuit conductors supplying room air conditioners?
According to the text, what is the ampacity requirement for branch-circuit conductors supplying room air conditioners?
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According to the text, what is the formula to calculate the equivalent locked-rotor current for the combined load?
According to the text, what is the formula to calculate the equivalent locked-rotor current for the combined load?
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According to the text, what is the assumed locked-rotor current for small motor-compressors not covered by specific tables?
According to the text, what is the assumed locked-rotor current for small motor-compressors not covered by specific tables?
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According to the text, what is the minimum ampere rating required for the disconnecting means of the refrigerant motor-compressor circuit?
According to the text, what is the minimum ampere rating required for the disconnecting means of the refrigerant motor-compressor circuit?
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According to the text, where should the disconnecting means be located for air-conditioning or refrigerating equipment?
According to the text, where should the disconnecting means be located for air-conditioning or refrigerating equipment?
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According to 440.12(A), what is the ampere rating required for a disconnecting means serving a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor?
According to 440.12(A), what is the ampere rating required for a disconnecting means serving a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor?
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According to 440.12(B)(1)(a), how should the horsepower rating of a disconnecting means for combination loads be determined?
According to 440.12(B)(1)(a), how should the horsepower rating of a disconnecting means for combination loads be determined?
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According to 440.12(B)(1)(b), how should the full-load current for motors other than hermetic refrigerant motor-compressors be selected?
According to 440.12(B)(1)(b), how should the full-load current for motors other than hermetic refrigerant motor-compressors be selected?
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According to 440.12(B)(2), how should the horsepower rating be selected when different values are obtained from the tables?
According to 440.12(B)(2), how should the horsepower rating be selected when different values are obtained from the tables?
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Which of the following is a requirement for the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device for a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor that is the largest load connected to the circuit?
Which of the following is a requirement for the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device for a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor that is the largest load connected to the circuit?
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What is the exception for determining the highest rated motor in a multiple motor application?
What is the exception for determining the highest rated motor in a multiple motor application?
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According to NFPA 70E, what should a disconnecting means be marked with for motors larger than 100 horsepower ac or 40 horsepower dc?
According to NFPA 70E, what should a disconnecting means be marked with for motors larger than 100 horsepower ac or 40 horsepower dc?
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According to the text, what is the purpose of a separate disconnecting means for a Class 2 remote-control circuit complying with Parts I and II of Article 725?
According to the text, what is the purpose of a separate disconnecting means for a Class 2 remote-control circuit complying with Parts I and II of Article 725?
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