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Which of the following is NOT considered a receptacle outlet required by 210.52?
Which of the following is NOT considered a receptacle outlet required by 210.52?
Where should at least one lighting outlet controlled by a listed wall-mounted control device be installed?
Where should at least one lighting outlet controlled by a listed wall-mounted control device be installed?
In which areas are occupancy sensors permitted to be used for switching lighting outlets?
In which areas are occupancy sensors permitted to be used for switching lighting outlets?
Which conductors need to be identified by polarity at termination, connection, and splice points in a feeder supplied from a dc system operating at more than 60 volts?
Which conductors need to be identified by polarity at termination, connection, and splice points in a feeder supplied from a dc system operating at more than 60 volts?
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Where should the documentation or permanent posting of the conductor method be located?
Where should the documentation or permanent posting of the conductor method be located?
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What is the purpose of marking tape or ta in a dc system?
What is the purpose of marking tape or ta in a dc system?
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Which type of systems are covered by the ground-fault protection requirement mentioned in the text?
Which type of systems are covered by the ground-fault protection requirement mentioned in the text?
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Under what condition is ground-fault protection of feeder equipment not required?
Under what condition is ground-fault protection of feeder equipment not required?
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What is the purpose of additional levels of ground-fault protection for feeders?
What is the purpose of additional levels of ground-fault protection for feeders?
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What is the purpose of identifying ungrounded feeder conductors by system and phase?
What is the purpose of identifying ungrounded feeder conductors by system and phase?
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What is the demand factor permitted for the neutral load in excess of 200 amperes on a 3-phase, 4-wire system?
What is the demand factor permitted for the neutral load in excess of 200 amperes on a 3-phase, 4-wire system?
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When calculating the maximum unbalanced load for feeders supplying clothes dryers, household ranges, wall-mounted ovens, and counter-mounted cooking units, what percentage of the load on the ungrounded conductors is required to be considered?
When calculating the maximum unbalanced load for feeders supplying clothes dryers, household ranges, wall-mounted ovens, and counter-mounted cooking units, what percentage of the load on the ungrounded conductors is required to be considered?
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When does a neutral conductor need to be counted as a current-carrying conductor?
When does a neutral conductor need to be counted as a current-carrying conductor?
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What type of circuits are permitted to be tapped from the ungrounded conductors of circuits having a grounded neutral conductor?
What type of circuits are permitted to be tapped from the ungrounded conductors of circuits having a grounded neutral conductor?
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According to the text, where is a listed wall-mounted control device required for lighting outlets in an interior stairway with six or more risers between floor levels?
According to the text, where is a listed wall-mounted control device required for lighting outlets in an interior stairway with six or more risers between floor levels?
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According to the text, when is dimmer control of lighting outlets in an interior stairway permitted?
According to the text, when is dimmer control of lighting outlets in an interior stairway permitted?
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According to the text, what is the exception to the requirement of a lighting outlet in a guest room or guest suite?
According to the text, what is the exception to the requirement of a lighting outlet in a guest room or guest suite?
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According to the text, where should a lighting outlet containing a switch or controlled by a wall switch or listed wall-mounted control device be installed in attics and underfloor spaces, utility rooms, and basements?
According to the text, where should a lighting outlet containing a switch or controlled by a wall switch or listed wall-mounted control device be installed in attics and underfloor spaces, utility rooms, and basements?
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Which formula can be used to determine the voltage drop in a 3-wire ac single-phase circuit with a balanced load at 100 percent power factor?
Which formula can be used to determine the voltage drop in a 3-wire ac single-phase circuit with a balanced load at 100 percent power factor?
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What is the relationship between the voltage drop in a 3-phase circuit and the voltage drop calculated by the formula for a 3-wire ac single-phase circuit?
What is the relationship between the voltage drop in a 3-phase circuit and the voltage drop calculated by the formula for a 3-wire ac single-phase circuit?
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What is the minimum size of the feeder circuit grounded conductor required by the code?
What is the minimum size of the feeder circuit grounded conductor required by the code?
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What is the minimum ampacity of the feeder conductor in relation to the service conductors for a feeder carrying the total load supplied by service conductors with an ampacity of 55 amperes or less?
What is the minimum ampacity of the feeder conductor in relation to the service conductors for a feeder carrying the total load supplied by service conductors with an ampacity of 55 amperes or less?
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Which type of conductors are required to be sized based on 125 percent of the continuous load?
Which type of conductors are required to be sized based on 125 percent of the continuous load?
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What is the maximum unbalanced load on a feeder neutral if the maximum unbalanced load on the ungrounded conductors is 200 amperes and the load is considered continuous?
What is the maximum unbalanced load on a feeder neutral if the maximum unbalanced load on the ungrounded conductors is 200 amperes and the load is considered continuous?
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What is the maximum allowable voltage drop at the farthest outlet of power, heating, and lighting loads for feeders and branch circuits?
What is the maximum allowable voltage drop at the farthest outlet of power, heating, and lighting loads for feeders and branch circuits?
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What is the effect of an applied voltage of 10 percent below rating on fluorescent light output?
What is the effect of an applied voltage of 10 percent below rating on fluorescent light output?
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According to the text, what is the purpose of Exception No. 3?
According to the text, what is the purpose of Exception No. 3?
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According to the text, how should the ampacity of the intervening segment be determined?
According to the text, how should the ampacity of the intervening segment be determined?
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According to the text, what is the purpose of sizing the two segments at the terminations of the feeder?
According to the text, what is the purpose of sizing the two segments at the terminations of the feeder?
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According to the text, what is the purpose of sizing the intervening segment in accordance with the ampacity requirements for the conductor?
According to the text, what is the purpose of sizing the intervening segment in accordance with the ampacity requirements for the conductor?
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Which type of occupancy has a demand factor of 35% for the lighting load over 120,000 volt-amperes?
Which type of occupancy has a demand factor of 35% for the lighting load over 120,000 volt-amperes?
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For show-window lighting, what is the minimum load required per linear meter?
For show-window lighting, what is the minimum load required per linear meter?
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What is the demand factor for the lighting load over 100,000 volt-amperes in hotels and motels?
What is the demand factor for the lighting load over 100,000 volt-amperes in hotels and motels?
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Which of the following is NOT an approved means of identifying positive ungrounded conductors of 6 AWG or smaller in a dc system?
Which of the following is NOT an approved means of identifying positive ungrounded conductors of 6 AWG or smaller in a dc system?
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What is the maximum interval for repeating the imprinted plus signs or the word POSITIVE on the insulation of positive ungrounded conductors of 6 AWG or smaller in a dc system?
What is the maximum interval for repeating the imprinted plus signs or the word POSITIVE on the insulation of positive ungrounded conductors of 6 AWG or smaller in a dc system?
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Where should the identification methods for conductors originating within each feeder panelboard or similar feeder distribution equipment be documented or permanently posted?
Where should the identification methods for conductors originating within each feeder panelboard or similar feeder distribution equipment be documented or permanently posted?
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According to the text, where should a surge-protective device (SPD) be installed?
According to the text, where should a surge-protective device (SPD) be installed?
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According to the text, what type of surge-protective device (SPD) is required?
According to the text, what type of surge-protective device (SPD) is required?
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According to the text, what is the minimum nominal discharge current rating (In) for surge-protective devices (SPDs)?
According to the text, what is the minimum nominal discharge current rating (In) for surge-protective devices (SPDs)?
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According to the text, where should barriers be placed to prevent inadvertent contact with energized busbars or terminals?
According to the text, where should barriers be placed to prevent inadvertent contact with energized busbars or terminals?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a general lighting load by non-dwelling occupancy type according to Table 220.42(A)?
Which of the following is NOT considered a general lighting load by non-dwelling occupancy type according to Table 220.42(A)?
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In office buildings, how should the receptacle loads be calculated?
In office buildings, how should the receptacle loads be calculated?
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According to the text, when is ground-fault protection of feeder equipment not required?
According to the text, when is ground-fault protection of feeder equipment not required?
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What is the maximum allowable voltage drop at the farthest outlet of power, heating, and lighting loads for feeders and branch circuits?
What is the maximum allowable voltage drop at the farthest outlet of power, heating, and lighting loads for feeders and branch circuits?
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Which of the following appliances are load calculations permitted for as specified in 220.54 and 220.55?
Which of the following appliances are load calculations permitted for as specified in 220.54 and 220.55?
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What is the minimum load calculation for heavy-duty lampholders?
What is the minimum load calculation for heavy-duty lampholders?
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How should the load calculation for show windows be determined?
How should the load calculation for show windows be determined?
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What is the minimum load calculation for fixed multioutlet assemblies used in other than dwelling units or the guest rooms or guest suites of hotels or motels?
What is the minimum load calculation for fixed multioutlet assemblies used in other than dwelling units or the guest rooms or guest suites of hotels or motels?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for calculating branch-circuit loads according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for calculating branch-circuit loads according to the text?
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What is the maximum load allowed on a branch circuit under the conditions specified in the text?
What is the maximum load allowed on a branch circuit under the conditions specified in the text?
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What is the minimum load required for each outlet for general-use receptacles and outlets not used for general illumination in all occupancies?
What is the minimum load required for each outlet for general-use receptacles and outlets not used for general illumination in all occupancies?
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What is the purpose of rounding calculations to the nearest whole ampere with decimal fractions smaller than 0.5 dropped according to the text?
What is the purpose of rounding calculations to the nearest whole ampere with decimal fractions smaller than 0.5 dropped according to the text?
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According to the text, what is the minimum unit load for one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings?
According to the text, what is the minimum unit load for one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings?
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Which outlets are included in the minimum unit load calculation for one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings?
Which outlets are included in the minimum unit load calculation for one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings?
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According to the text, how should the load calculation for other outlets not covered in 220.14(A) through (J) be determined?
According to the text, how should the load calculation for other outlets not covered in 220.14(A) through (J) be determined?
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What is the minimum nominal discharge current rating (In) for surge-protective devices (SPDs) according to the text?
What is the minimum nominal discharge current rating (In) for surge-protective devices (SPDs) according to the text?
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According to the text, what is the minimum unit load for one-family dwellings?
According to the text, what is the minimum unit load for one-family dwellings?
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According to the text, what is the maximum number of receptacle outlets permitted on a 15-ampere branch circuit in dwelling occupancies?
According to the text, what is the maximum number of receptacle outlets permitted on a 15-ampere branch circuit in dwelling occupancies?
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According to the text, what is the calculated load from 220.14(I) for receptacle outlets in office buildings?
According to the text, what is the calculated load from 220.14(I) for receptacle outlets in office buildings?
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According to the text, what is the minimum ampacity of the feeder conductor in relation to the service conductors for a feeder carrying the total load supplied by service conductors with an ampacity of 55 amperes or less?
According to the text, what is the minimum ampacity of the feeder conductor in relation to the service conductors for a feeder carrying the total load supplied by service conductors with an ampacity of 55 amperes or less?
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According to the text, what is the minimum load calculation for heavy-duty lampholders?
According to the text, what is the minimum load calculation for heavy-duty lampholders?
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According to the text, how should the load calculation for show windows be determined?
According to the text, how should the load calculation for show windows be determined?
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According to the text, where should a surge-protective device (SPD) be installed?
According to the text, where should a surge-protective device (SPD) be installed?
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According to Table 220.54, what is the demand factor for 13 household electric clothes dryers?
According to Table 220.54, what is the demand factor for 13 household electric clothes dryers?
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What is the maximum demand in kilowatts (kW) for 6 household electric cooking appliances with a rating of 31/2 kW through 83/4 kW?
What is the maximum demand in kilowatts (kW) for 6 household electric cooking appliances with a rating of 31/2 kW through 83/4 kW?
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What is the demand factor for 5 household electric ranges individually rated over 12 kW but not more than 27 kW?
What is the demand factor for 5 household electric ranges individually rated over 12 kW but not more than 27 kW?
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What is the maximum demand in kilowatts (kW) for 22 household electric cooking appliances with a rating of 61 and over?
What is the maximum demand in kilowatts (kW) for 22 household electric cooking appliances with a rating of 61 and over?
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According to Table 220.56, what is the demand factor for 6 units of other kitchen equipment in a commercial setting?
According to Table 220.56, what is the demand factor for 6 units of other kitchen equipment in a commercial setting?
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For commercial electric cooking appliances, what is the demand factor applied to the appliance nameplate rating?
For commercial electric cooking appliances, what is the demand factor applied to the appliance nameplate rating?
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According to 220.57, how is the load for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) calculated?
According to 220.57, how is the load for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) calculated?
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When calculating the total load of a feeder or service, what should be used for a motor or air-conditioning load that is not the largest of the noncoincident loads?
When calculating the total load of a feeder or service, what should be used for a motor or air-conditioning load that is not the largest of the noncoincident loads?
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According to the text, what is the demand factor for household electric clothes dryers in a dwelling unit(s)?
According to the text, what is the demand factor for household electric clothes dryers in a dwelling unit(s)?
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How should the load calculation for small-appliance circuit loads in a dwelling unit be determined?
How should the load calculation for small-appliance circuit loads in a dwelling unit be determined?
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What is the minimum load calculation for each 2-wire small-appliance branch circuit in a dwelling unit?
What is the minimum load calculation for each 2-wire small-appliance branch circuit in a dwelling unit?
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According to the text, what is the purpose of applying a demand factor of 75% to the nameplate rating load of four or more appliances rated 1/4 hp or greater, or 500 watts or greater, that are fastened in place and served by the same feeder or service in a dwelling unit?
According to the text, what is the purpose of applying a demand factor of 75% to the nameplate rating load of four or more appliances rated 1/4 hp or greater, or 500 watts or greater, that are fastened in place and served by the same feeder or service in a dwelling unit?
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Which of the following is true regarding the demand factors for household cooking appliances?
Which of the following is true regarding the demand factors for household cooking appliances?
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When should Column C be used for calculating the branch-circuit load for household cooking appliances?
When should Column C be used for calculating the branch-circuit load for household cooking appliances?
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What is the branch-circuit load for one wall-mounted oven or one counter-mounted cooking unit?
What is the branch-circuit load for one wall-mounted oven or one counter-mounted cooking unit?
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Under what conditions can the nameplate ratings of multiple appliances be added together for calculating the branch-circuit load?
Under what conditions can the nameplate ratings of multiple appliances be added together for calculating the branch-circuit load?
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Which of the following is NOT a condition where the capacity of a neutral or grounded conductor of a feeder or service is not permitted to be reduced?
Which of the following is NOT a condition where the capacity of a neutral or grounded conductor of a feeder or service is not permitted to be reduced?
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What is the maximum unbalanced load on a feeder neutral if the maximum unbalanced load on the ungrounded conductors is 200 amperes and the load is considered continuous?
What is the maximum unbalanced load on a feeder neutral if the maximum unbalanced load on the ungrounded conductors is 200 amperes and the load is considered continuous?
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What is the demand factor for the lighting load over 100,000 volt-amperes in hotels and motels?
What is the demand factor for the lighting load over 100,000 volt-amperes in hotels and motels?
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What is the purpose of rounding calculations to the nearest whole ampere with decimal fractions smaller than 0.5 dropped according to the text?
What is the purpose of rounding calculations to the nearest whole ampere with decimal fractions smaller than 0.5 dropped according to the text?
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According to the text, how much additional load is required for every 600 mm (2 ft) of lighting track for track lighting in other than dwelling units or guest rooms or guest suites of hotels or motels?
According to the text, how much additional load is required for every 600 mm (2 ft) of lighting track for track lighting in other than dwelling units or guest rooms or guest suites of hotels or motels?
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According to the text, how should the load be considered if multicircuit track is installed for track lighting in other than dwelling units or guest rooms or guest suites of hotels or motels?
According to the text, how should the load be considered if multicircuit track is installed for track lighting in other than dwelling units or guest rooms or guest suites of hotels or motels?
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According to the text, what is the exception to the requirement of a lighting outlet in a guest room or guest suite?
According to the text, what is the exception to the requirement of a lighting outlet in a guest room or guest suite?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for calculating branch-circuit loads according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for calculating branch-circuit loads according to the text?
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What is the minimum nominal discharge current rating (In) for surge-protective devices (SPDs) according to the text?
What is the minimum nominal discharge current rating (In) for surge-protective devices (SPDs) according to the text?
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According to the text, where should barriers be placed to prevent inadvertent contact with energized busbars or terminals?
According to the text, where should barriers be placed to prevent inadvertent contact with energized busbars or terminals?
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According to the text, what is the maximum interval for repeating the imprinted plus signs or the word POSITIVE on the insulation of positive ungrounded conductors of 6 AWG or smaller in a dc system?
According to the text, what is the maximum interval for repeating the imprinted plus signs or the word POSITIVE on the insulation of positive ungrounded conductors of 6 AWG or smaller in a dc system?
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According to the text, what is the minimum size of the feeder circuit grounded conductor required by the code?
According to the text, what is the minimum size of the feeder circuit grounded conductor required by the code?
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According to the text, where should at least one lighting outlet controlled by a listed wall-mounted control device be installed?
According to the text, where should at least one lighting outlet controlled by a listed wall-mounted control device be installed?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the calculation of the heating and air-conditioning load in kVA?
Which of the following is NOT included in the calculation of the heating and air-conditioning load in kVA?
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What is the additional load required for each 2-wire, 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuit and each laundry branch circuit in volt-amperes?
What is the additional load required for each 2-wire, 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuit and each laundry branch circuit in volt-amperes?
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What is the formula for calculating the total load in kVA?
What is the formula for calculating the total load in kVA?
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According to Table 220.84(B), what is the demand factor for a multifamily dwelling unit with 9 dwelling units?
According to Table 220.84(B), what is the demand factor for a multifamily dwelling unit with 9 dwelling units?
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What is the calculated load for general lighting and general-use receptacles in a school building with a total area of 500 square meters?
What is the calculated load for general lighting and general-use receptacles in a school building with a total area of 500 square meters?
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According to Table 220.86, what is the demand factor for feeders and service conductors for schools with a connected load of 250,000 volt-amperes per square meter?
According to Table 220.86, what is the demand factor for feeders and service conductors for schools with a connected load of 250,000 volt-amperes per square meter?
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When two dwelling units are supplied by a single feeder or service, which load should be used if the calculated load for three identical units exceeds the calculated load under Part III of Article 220?
When two dwelling units are supplied by a single feeder or service, which load should be used if the calculated load for three identical units exceeds the calculated load under Part III of Article 220?
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According to Table 220.83(A), what is the percentage of load for the remainder of load after the first 8 kVA for existing and additional new loads without additional air-conditioning or electric space-heating equipment?
According to Table 220.83(A), what is the percentage of load for the remainder of load after the first 8 kVA for existing and additional new loads without additional air-conditioning or electric space-heating equipment?
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According to Table 220.83(B), what is the percentage of load for the remainder of all other loads after the first 8 kVA for existing and additional new loads with additional air-conditioning or electric space-heating equipment?
According to Table 220.83(B), what is the percentage of load for the remainder of all other loads after the first 8 kVA for existing and additional new loads with additional air-conditioning or electric space-heating equipment?
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According to 220.84(A)(2), what is the maximum calculated load that can be used when the calculated load for multifamily dwellings without electric cooking exceeds that calculated under Part IV for the identical load plus electric cooking?
According to 220.84(A)(2), what is the maximum calculated load that can be used when the calculated load for multifamily dwellings without electric cooking exceeds that calculated under Part IV for the identical load plus electric cooking?
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According to 220.84(A)(3), how is the neutral load determined for feeders and service conductors when the load is calculated using the optional calculation for multifamily dwellings?
According to 220.84(A)(3), how is the neutral load determined for feeders and service conductors when the load is calculated using the optional calculation for multifamily dwellings?
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According to Table 220.110(1), what is the demand factor for receptacles in Category 2 patient care spaces with a load of 8000 volt-amperes?
According to Table 220.110(1), what is the demand factor for receptacles in Category 2 patient care spaces with a load of 8000 volt-amperes?
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According to Table 220.103, how should the total load of a farm be calculated if there are two farm equipment buildings with loads having the same function?
According to Table 220.103, how should the total load of a farm be calculated if there are two farm equipment buildings with loads having the same function?
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According to Table 220.120, what is the demand factor for shore power receptacle loads in marinas with 10-14 receptacles?
According to Table 220.120, what is the demand factor for shore power receptacle loads in marinas with 10-14 receptacles?
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According to 220.110, what is the demand factor for receptacles in Category 4 patient care spaces with a load of 15,000 volt-amperes?
According to 220.110, what is the demand factor for receptacles in Category 4 patient care spaces with a load of 15,000 volt-amperes?
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According to the text, when is ground-fault protection of feeder equipment not required?
According to the text, when is ground-fault protection of feeder equipment not required?
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According to the text, what is the maximum demand in kilowatts (kW) for 6 household electric cooking appliances with a rating of 3 1/2 kW through 8 3/4 kW?
According to the text, what is the maximum demand in kilowatts (kW) for 6 household electric cooking appliances with a rating of 3 1/2 kW through 8 3/4 kW?
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According to Table 220.88, what is the permitted load calculation for service and feeder conductors for new restaurants with a total connected load of 326-800 kVA?
According to Table 220.88, what is the permitted load calculation for service and feeder conductors for new restaurants with a total connected load of 326-800 kVA?
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According to the text, how should the load calculation for small-appliance circuit loads in a dwelling unit be determined?
According to the text, how should the load calculation for small-appliance circuit loads in a dwelling unit be determined?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an outside feeder or branch circuit, as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an outside feeder or branch circuit, as mentioned in the text?
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According to the text, what is the minimum size of copper conductors for overhead spans up to 15 m (50 ft) in length?
According to the text, what is the minimum size of copper conductors for overhead spans up to 15 m (50 ft) in length?
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According to the text, what is the insulation requirement for open individual (aerial) overhead conductors within 3.0 m (10 ft) of any building or structure other than supporting poles or towers?
According to the text, what is the insulation requirement for open individual (aerial) overhead conductors within 3.0 m (10 ft) of any building or structure other than supporting poles or towers?
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What is the purpose of the messenger wire in overhead spans, as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the messenger wire in overhead spans, as mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT an approved means of attaching festoon lighting to buildings or structures?
Which of the following is NOT an approved means of attaching festoon lighting to buildings or structures?
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Which of the following is NOT a permitted method for installing outside wiring on surfaces of buildings or other structures?
Which of the following is NOT a permitted method for installing outside wiring on surfaces of buildings or other structures?
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Feeder and branch-circuit conductors entering or exiting buildings or structures shall be installed in accordance with which section?
Feeder and branch-circuit conductors entering or exiting buildings or structures shall be installed in accordance with which section?
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According to 225.14(A), how much separation is required between open conductors of other circuits or systems?
According to 225.14(A), how much separation is required between open conductors of other circuits or systems?
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According to 225.16(B), what is the minimum separation required for conductors on poles if they are not placed on racks or brackets?
According to 225.16(B), what is the minimum separation required for conductors on poles if they are not placed on racks or brackets?
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According to 225.18(3), what is the minimum clearance required for overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor cables over residential property and driveways, where the voltage does not exceed 300 volts to ground?
According to 225.18(3), what is the minimum clearance required for overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor cables over residential property and driveways, where the voltage does not exceed 300 volts to ground?
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According to 225.19(D), what are the requirements for clearances from windows, doors, fire escapes, and similar areas where overhead conductors are subject to contact by persons?
According to 225.19(D), what are the requirements for clearances from windows, doors, fire escapes, and similar areas where overhead conductors are subject to contact by persons?
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According to the text, what is the purpose of staggering the connections to the circuit wires when attaching outdoor lampholders as pendants?
According to the text, what is the purpose of staggering the connections to the circuit wires when attaching outdoor lampholders as pendants?
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According to the text, what type of conductors should be used when attaching lampholders with terminals that puncture the insulation and make contact with the conductors?
According to the text, what type of conductors should be used when attaching lampholders with terminals that puncture the insulation and make contact with the conductors?
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According to the text, why should vegetation such as trees not be used for support of overhead conductor spans?
According to the text, why should vegetation such as trees not be used for support of overhead conductor spans?
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According to the text, how should a raceway entering a building or structure from outside be sealed?
According to the text, how should a raceway entering a building or structure from outside be sealed?
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According to the text, what is the minimum vertical clearance required above a roof surface for overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor cables?
According to the text, what is the minimum vertical clearance required above a roof surface for overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor cables?
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According to the text, what is the minimum clearance required from signs, chimneys, radio and television antennas, tanks, and other nonbuilding or nonbridge structures for overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor cables?
According to the text, what is the minimum clearance required from signs, chimneys, radio and television antennas, tanks, and other nonbuilding or nonbridge structures for overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor cables?
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According to the text, what is the minimum horizontal clearance required for overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor cables?
According to the text, what is the minimum horizontal clearance required for overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor cables?
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According to the text, what is the minimum vertical clearance required above or within 900 mm (3 ft) horizontally of platforms, projections, or surfaces that will permit personal contact for final spans of feeders or branch circuits?
According to the text, what is the minimum vertical clearance required above or within 900 mm (3 ft) horizontally of platforms, projections, or surfaces that will permit personal contact for final spans of feeders or branch circuits?
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According to the text, where are additional feeders or branch circuits permitted to supply electric vehicle power transfer systems?
According to the text, where are additional feeders or branch circuits permitted to supply electric vehicle power transfer systems?
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According to the text, how many feeders are permitted where feeder conductors originate in the same panelboard, switchboard, or other distribution equipment, and each feeder terminates in a single disconnecting means?
According to the text, how many feeders are permitted where feeder conductors originate in the same panelboard, switchboard, or other distribution equipment, and each feeder terminates in a single disconnecting means?
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According to the text, under what conditions are additional feeders or branch circuits permitted for multiple-occupancy buildings?
According to the text, under what conditions are additional feeders or branch circuits permitted for multiple-occupancy buildings?
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According to the text, where are additional feeders or branch circuits permitted for different voltages, frequencies, or phases, or for different uses?
According to the text, where are additional feeders or branch circuits permitted for different voltages, frequencies, or phases, or for different uses?
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According to the text, how many switches or circuit breakers are allowed in a single enclosure for the disconnecting means of each supply permitted by 225.30?
According to the text, how many switches or circuit breakers are allowed in a single enclosure for the disconnecting means of each supply permitted by 225.30?
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According to the text, what type of disconnecting means is required for a feeder or branch circuit?
According to the text, what type of disconnecting means is required for a feeder or branch circuit?
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According to the text, how should the disconnects permitted in 225.33 be grouped?
According to the text, how should the disconnects permitted in 225.33 be grouped?
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According to the text, where should the supply disconnecting means be accessible in a multiple-occupancy building?
According to the text, where should the supply disconnecting means be accessible in a multiple-occupancy building?
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