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What does GFCI stand for?
What does GFCI stand for?
Why is GFCI protection required for receptacles near laundry sinks, wet bar sinks, and utility sinks?
Why is GFCI protection required for receptacles near laundry sinks, wet bar sinks, and utility sinks?
What is the purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC)?
What is the purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC)?
What are the NEC provisions related to installing wiring devices?
What are the NEC provisions related to installing wiring devices?
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What does the NEC specify regarding the length of free conductors?
What does the NEC specify regarding the length of free conductors?
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True or false: The NEC provisions on installing wiring devices do not cover the general requirements for wiring methods and materials.
True or false: The NEC provisions on installing wiring devices do not cover the general requirements for wiring methods and materials.
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True or false: Water can conduct electricity and create a ground fault if it comes in contact with a live wire or a faulty appliance.
True or false: Water can conduct electricity and create a ground fault if it comes in contact with a live wire or a faulty appliance.
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True or false: GFCI protection for receptacles shall be installed within 6 feet of laundry sinks, wet bar sinks, and utility sinks in dwelling units according to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
True or false: GFCI protection for receptacles shall be installed within 6 feet of laundry sinks, wet bar sinks, and utility sinks in dwelling units according to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
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True or false: The NEC specifies the mechanical and electrical continuity of conductors.
True or false: The NEC specifies the mechanical and electrical continuity of conductors.
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True or false: GFCI protection for receptacles shall be installed within 10 feet of laundry sinks, wet bar sinks, and utility sinks in dwelling units according to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
True or false: GFCI protection for receptacles shall be installed within 10 feet of laundry sinks, wet bar sinks, and utility sinks in dwelling units according to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
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True or false: GFCI can protect from severe electrical shocks or electrocutions by cutting off the power in less than a second.
True or false: GFCI can protect from severe electrical shocks or electrocutions by cutting off the power in less than a second.
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True or false: The NEC specifies the length of free conductors and the protection of conductors from physical damage.
True or false: The NEC specifies the length of free conductors and the protection of conductors from physical damage.
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