Residential Wireman Test Part 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the maximum permitted load for a receptacle rated 30 amperes on a 30 ampere branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles?

24 amperes

What is the maximum receptacle rating permitted to be used on a 15 ampere branch circuit that supplies two or more receptacles?

What is the maximum receptacle rating permitted to be used on a 30 ampere branch circuit that supplies two or more receptacles?

A 30-ampere branch circuit shall be permitted to supply fixed lighting units with heavy-duty lampholders as long it is not ____.

in a dwelling unit; utilization equipment in any occupancy Signup and view all the answers

An appliance receptacle for a dwelling shall be installed within ____ feet of the intended location of the appliance.

6 feet Signup and view all the answers

Section 210.52 provides requirements for which types of receptacle outlets?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When determining receptacle outlet requirements, if a sink is installed in an island, with a maximum ____ inch depth of countertop behind the sink, the countertop space is considered to be two separate countertop spaces.

12 Signup and view all the answers

Receptacle outlets shall be located on or a maximum of ____ inches above a countertop.

20 inches Signup and view all the answers

Where a receptacle in a guest room is installed behind a bed, the receptacle shall be ____.

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

There shall be one 125-volt single phase 15- or 20-ampere receptacle outlet within 18 inches of the top of a show window for each ____ linear feet of the show window.

12 Signup and view all the answers

A 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere-rated receptacle outlet shall be installed at an accessible location for the servicing of ____ equipment.

heating; air conditioning; refrigeration Signup and view all the answers

An indoor electrical service area shall be located in an accessible location within ____ feet of the electrical service equipment.

25 Signup and view all the answers

At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every ____.

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

If an interior stairway with ____ or more risers has one or more lighting outlets, there shall be a wall switch at each floor level and landing level that includes an entryway.

six Signup and view all the answers

Where equipment requiring servicing is located in an attic, underfloor space, utility room, or basement there shall be at least ____ lighting outlet located near that equipment.

1 Signup and view all the answers

The minimum feeder-circuit conductor size shall have an allowable ampacity not less than the noncontinuous load plus ____ percent of the continuous load.

125 Signup and view all the answers

Grounded conductors that are not connected to an overcurrent device shall be permitted to be sized at ____ percent of the continuous and noncontinuous loads.

100 Signup and view all the answers

The minimum feeder conductor size shall have an allowable ampacity ____ the maximum load to be served after the application of any adjustment or correction factors.

not less than Signup and view all the answers

The National Electrical Code is not intended as ______.

design specification or as an instruction manual Signup and view all the answers

The provisions of the National Electrical Code are considered necessary for ______.

safety Signup and view all the answers

What is not covered within the scope of the National Electrical Code?

installation in underground mines Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter of the National Electrical Code covers communications systems?

chapter 8 Signup and view all the answers

The informational annexes of the National Electrical Code are for ______.

informational purposes only Signup and view all the answers

If the current edition of the National Electrical Code requires the use of a new product but that product is not yet available, then the _____ may permit the use of a product from the most recent previous edition.

authority having jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

A rule that identifies actions that are allowed but not required is ______.

Permissive Signup and view all the answers

It is not necessary to inspect a piece of equipment that has not been altered or damaged and has been listed by a qualified electrical testing laboratory to be installed in a structure.

True Signup and view all the answers

Distribution centers located in readily accessible locations provide _______.

convenience and safety of operation Signup and view all the answers

Limits on the number of circuits in a single enclosure minimize the effects from a _______.

ground fault or short circuit Signup and view all the answers

Where units of measurement are used in the National Electrical Code they are given in _______ units.

inch-pound and/or SI Signup and view all the answers

When a hard conversion is made the ________ may change.

dimensions Signup and view all the answers

Accessible as applied to equipment means admitting close approach and not guarded by ____.

elevation, locked doors, or other effective means Signup and view all the answers

The ampacity is the maximum current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its ______ rating.

temperature Signup and view all the answers

An arc-fault circuit interrupter, or AFCI, is a device which provides protection from the effects of arc faults by _______.

recognizing characteristics unique to arcing and functioning to de-energize the circuit when an arc fault is detected Signup and view all the answers

Askarel is a ______ term for a group of non-flammable synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbons used as electrical insulating media.

generic Signup and view all the answers

Bonding means connecting to establish electrical ______.

conductivity and continuity Signup and view all the answers

A bonding jumper is a connection between a grounded circuit conductor and ______, at a separately derived system.

a supply-side bonding jumper and an equipment grounding conductor Signup and view all the answers

A _____ is the circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlets.

branch circuit Signup and view all the answers

Finely divided solid material that is a maximum of ______ microns and presents a fire or explosion hazard dispersed and ignited in air is combustible dust.

500 Signup and view all the answers

A pressure connector is a device that establishes a connection between ________ by means of mechanical pressure and without the use of solder.

<ul> <li>two or more conductors</li> <li>one or more conductors and a terminal</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

A composite optical fiber cable contains ______.

<ul> <li>optical fibers</li> <li>current carrying electrical conductors</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

A continuous load is a load where the maximum current is expected to continue for ______ hours or more.

3 Signup and view all the answers

A ________ is a device by which the conductors of a circuit can be disconnected from their source of supply.

disconnecting means Signup and view all the answers

Intermittent duty is described as the operation for alternate intervals of _______.

<ul> <li>load and no load</li> <li>load and rest</li> <li>load, no load and rest</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Any circuit conductor between the service equipment, the source of a separately derived system, or other power supply source and the final branch-circuit overcurrent device is a _______.

feeder Signup and view all the answers

According to the National Electrical Code, an electric sign is _____ self-contained, electrically illuminated utilization equipment with words or symbols designed to convey information or attract attention.

<ul> <li>fixed</li> <li>stationary</li> <li>portable</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Electric-discharge lighting is defined as systems of illumination which use ______.

<ul> <li>fluorescent lamps</li> <li>high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps</li> <li>neon tubing</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

A ground fault is an unintentional, electrically conducting connection between an ungrounded conductor of an electrical circuit and the normally non-current-carrying conductors, metallic enclosures, or ______.

<ul> <li>metallic raceways</li> <li>metallic equipment</li> <li>earth</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

An electrically conductive path from the point of a ground fault on a wiring system through normally non-current-carrying conductors to the electrical supply source is ________.

a ground fault current path Signup and view all the answers

A combination of a compressor and motor enclosed in the same housing, with no external shaft or shaft seals, and the motor operating in the refrigerant is _________.

a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor Signup and view all the answers

Equipment sealed against the entrance of an external atmosphere where the seal is made by _____.

fusion Signup and view all the answers

When one equipment must be within sight of another equipment it must be visible and not more than ______ feet from the other equipment.

50 feet Signup and view all the answers

An intersystem bonding termination is a device that provides a means for connecting a communication system bonding conductor to a _________.

grounding electrode system Signup and view all the answers

A luminaire may be a lamp holder.

False Signup and view all the answers

According to the definition in the National Electrical Code, performing a function which requires human intervention is considered to be ________.

non-automatic Signup and view all the answers

A device intended to provide limited overcurrent protection for specific applications and utilization equipment such as luminaires and appliances is ______.

a supplementary overcurrent protective device Signup and view all the answers

A raceway is an enclosed channel designed expressly for holding ______.

<ul> <li>busbars</li> <li>cables</li> <li>wires</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

What is an electrical source that has no direct connection to circuit conductors of any other electrical source?

separately derived system Signup and view all the answers

The conductors between the service point and the first point of connection to the service-entrance conductors at the building or other structure are the ______.

overhead service conductors Signup and view all the answers

The underground conductors between the utility electric supply system and the service point are the service ________.

lateral Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a simple apparatus?

<ul> <li>a switch</li> <li>junction box</li> <li>an LED</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

A power supply, which provides alternating current power to a load for some period of time in the event of a power failure is ____.

an uninterruptible power supply Signup and view all the answers

Suitability of equipment may be evidenced by ______.

listing or labeling Signup and view all the answers

Equipment intended to interrupt current at fault levels shall have an interrupting rating _____ the nominal circuit voltage.

at least equal to Signup and view all the answers

For the mechanical execution of work, electrical equipment shall be installed in a ____.

neat and workmanlike manner Signup and view all the answers

Where a metallic plug or plate is used to cover an unused opening in a nonmetallic enclosure, the plug or plate must be recessed at least ____ inch(es).

1/4" Signup and view all the answers

Connectors and terminals for conductors more finely stranded than ____ stranding shall be identified for the specific conductor class or classes.

class b and class c Signup and view all the answers

Parts of electrical equipment that in ordinary operation produce arcs, sparks, flames, or molten metal shall be ____.

<ul> <li>enclosed/separated</li> <li>isolated</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

A disconnecting means shall always be legibly marked to indicate its purpose.

False Signup and view all the answers

If a disconnecting means is required to be lockable, it shall be capable of being locked in the ____ position.

open Signup and view all the answers

The work space for electrical installations shall be clear and extend from the grade, floor, or platform to a height of ____.

6 1/2 ft Signup and view all the answers

Live parts of electrical equipment operating at 50 to 300 volts shall be guarded against accidental contact by a minimum elevation of ____ above the floor or other working surface.

8 feet Signup and view all the answers

A minimum clear cabling workspace ____ feet wide shall be provided in a manhole or other electrical enclosure intended for personnel entry where cables are located on both sides, and a minimum of 2 1⁄2 feet where cables are only on one side.

3 Signup and view all the answers

The workspace for electrical equipment in a manhole, vault or other enclosure designed for personnel entry with live parts operating at 1000 volts or less that require examination, adjustment, servicing or maintenance while energized shall comply with article ____.

110.26 Signup and view all the answers

Round access openings in a manhole shall be a minimum of ________- inches in diameter.

26 Signup and view all the answers

An insulated grounded conductor of 6 AWG or smaller shall be identified as ______.

a continuous white or gray outer finish Signup and view all the answers

The identification of terminals to which a grounded conductor is to be connected shall be substantially ______ in color.

white Signup and view all the answers

All conductors of a multiwire branch circuit shall originate from the same ______.

panel board or similar distribution equipment Signup and view all the answers

At the point where a branch circuit originates, there shall be a means to simultaneously disconnect all _____ conductors.

ungrounded Signup and view all the answers

Each multiwire branch circuit must be provided with a disconnecting means that simultaneously disconnects all ____ conductors at the point of origin for the branch circuit.

ungrounded Signup and view all the answers

A multiwire branch circuit shall supply only one line-to-neutral load.

True Signup and view all the answers

When a premises wiring system has ______ supplied from more than one nominal voltage system, a permanent label shall document the method utilized for identifying conductors by the phase or line and system.

a branch circuit Signup and view all the answers

When adding a different voltage system to an already existing installation, it shall not be necessary to document the existing unidentified system connections.

True Signup and view all the answers

What color is usually used to identify the positive polarity conductor for a DC branch circuit of more than 60 volts when using 6 AWG or smaller conductors?

red Signup and view all the answers

For a dwelling unit or guest suite of a hotel, or similar occupancy, the voltage shall not be more than _____ volts between conductors that supply the terminals of luminaires.

120 volts Signup and view all the answers

Branch circuits exceeding 120 volts but not exceeding 277 volts are permitted to supply all of the following except ______.

screw shell type lampholders applied within their voltage ratings Signup and view all the answers

If two or more branch circuits supply a device or piece of equipment on the same yoke, a means to simultaneously disconnect the ungrounded conductor supplying that device shall be provided where the branch circuit ______.

originates Signup and view all the answers

Ground-fault circuit protection is required in ____ for all 125-volt single-phase 13- and 20-ampere receptacles.

bathrooms, garages, and outdoors Signup and view all the answers

Receptacles within ____ feet from the top inside edge of the bowl of a sink are required to be ground-fault circuit protected when not installed in a dwelling.

6 feet Signup and view all the answers

GFCI protection shall be provided for outlets not exceeding ____ volts that supply boat hoists installed in dwelling unit locations.

240 volts Signup and view all the answers

A branch circuit supplied by an autotransformer shall be ____.

have the grounded conductor connected to the grounded conductor of the system supplying the autotransformer Signup and view all the answers

When a multiple switching device is used as a disconnecting means it shall ____.

manually switch all poles together Signup and view all the answers

The minimum number of branch circuits shall be determined from the _______.

size or rating of the circuits used and total calculated load Signup and view all the answers

A branch circuit for a garage is permitted to supply all of the following except?

an in-law suite built over the garage Signup and view all the answers

All 120 volt, single phase, 15 and 20 ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit rooms or hallways shall be protected by ______ installed to provide protection of the branch circuit.

both answers are correct Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a standard rating for an individual branch circuit?

25 amperes is not a standard rating for an individual branch circuit Signup and view all the answers

The ____ branch circuit conductor size shall have an allowable ampacity not less than the maximum load to be served after the application of any adjustment or correction factors.

minimum Signup and view all the answers

Branch-circuit conductors that supply loads other than those specified in 210.3 and other than cooking appliances as covered in 210.19(A)(3) shall have an ampacity sufficient for the loads served and shall not be smaller than ____ AWG.

14 Signup and view all the answers

If a branch circuit supplies continuous loads, the rating of the overcurrent device shall be a minimum of the non-continuous load plus ____ percent of the continuous load.

125 Signup and view all the answers

If connected to a branch circuit which has a rating in excess of ____ amperes, lampholders shall be the heavy-duty type.

20 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum permitted load for a receptacle rated 20 amperes on a 15 ampere branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles?

The maximum permitted load is 80% of the branch circuit rating, which is 12 amps. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

National Electrical Code Overview

Not intended as a design specification or instruction manual, primarily aimed at ensuring safety.
Excludes installation in underground mines from its scope.
Chapter 8 specifically covers communications systems.
Informational annexes are for informational purposes only.

Authority and Product Use

If a new product required by the current code is unavailable, the authority having jurisdiction may allow the use of a product from the previous edition.

Electrical Safety and Inspection

Permissive rules indicate actions allowed but not mandatory.
Equipment listed by a qualified testing lab does not require inspection if unaltered and undamaged.
Distribution centers should be located for convenience and safety.

Circuit and Wiring Standards

Limits on circuits in enclosures help minimize ground faults or short circuits.
Measurement units in the code use both inch-pound and SI units.
Bonding establishes electrical conductivity and continuity.

Equipment and Devices

An arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protects against arc faults by recognizing unique characteristics and de-energizing circuits.
Askarel refers to a group of non-flammable synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbons used as electrical insulating materials.
A hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor combines both compressor and motor in a single sealed housing.

Wiring Installations

Accessible equipment means it is not guarded by elevation or locked doors.
Equipment sealed against external atmosphere must be fused.
A disconnecting means must be clearly marked for its purpose.

Installation Standards

Workspaces for electrical installations must extend 6.5 feet high and be clear for access.
Live parts operating at 50 to 300 volts require guarding against accidental contact, ideally elevated above 8 feet.
Multiwire branch circuits must originate from the same panel board.

Ground Fault and Circuit Protection

Ground-fault circuit protection is required for specific receptacles in bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas.
GFCI protection is also needed for outlets near sinks exceeding 6 feet in height.

Circuit Ratings and Load Management

Circuit conductors must accommodate maximum load after adjustment factors.
Minimum conductor size for general use cannot be smaller than 14 AWG.
Maximum receptacle loads must align with branch circuit ratings to avoid overloading.

Receptacle Requirements

Appliance receptacles must be installed within 6 feet of appliance locations.
Receptacle outlet requirements detail spacing and installation heights, especially concerning islands and countertops.

Compliance and Documentation

Equipment's suitability can be demonstrated through listing or labeling.
Identification and documentation of circuit connections are required when different voltage systems coexist.

Important Definitions

A feeder serves as the circuit conductors between the overcurrent device and outlets.
A supplementary overcurrent protective device provides limited protection for specific applications.
A raceway is designed to hold busbars, cables, or wires for protection and organization.### Electrical Outlet Guidelines
Bed installations must avoid contact with any attachment plug using suitable guards.
There is a requirement for one 125-volt receptacle outlet within 18 inches of the top of show windows for every 12 linear feet.

Servicing Equipment Requirements

A 125-volt, single-phase receptacle outlet (15- or 20-ampere) must be accessible for servicing heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

Electrical Service Area Specifications

An indoor electrical service area must be accessible within 25 feet of the electrical service equipment.

Lighting Outlet Mandates

At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet is necessary in every bathroom, habitual room, and kitchen.
For interior stairways with six or more risers, each floor and landing level with entryways must have a wall switch for lighting outlets.

Lighting Requirements Near Equipment

At least one lighting outlet must be installed near equipment requiring servicing located in attics, underfloors, utility rooms, or basements.

Feeder Circuit Specifications

Minimum feeder-circuit conductor size must have an allowable ampacity of at least the noncontinuous load plus 125% of the continuous load.
Grounded conductors, not connected to an overcurrent device, may be sized at 100% of the continuous and noncontinuous loads.
Minimum feeder conductor size must have an allowable ampacity that is not less than the maximum load after applying any adjustment or correction factors.

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