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The common point on a wye-connected polyphase system or the mid-point on a single phase system is the _________________________.

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Alternating current, general-use snap switches are UL-listed to control motors rated up to ____ horsepower.


A) 1/2
B) 3/4
C) 2
D) as marked on the switch

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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From how many locations does four-way switching allow a lighting outlet to be controlled?

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Four-way switching a...

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Name at least four kinds of lighting switches.

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Lighting switches include sing...

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The conductors that run between a switched outlet and the switch controlling the outlet are called a(n) ____________________.

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In older existing installations, where an equipment ground does not exist in a metal switch box that is located within reach of a conductive floor such as tile or cement, NEC 404.9(B) requires the use of what kind of faceplate?

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The NEC requires the...

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To avoid inductive heating in metallic raceways, the NEC requires that ____.


A) all circuit conductors be run in the same raceway
B) the grounded (neutral) conductor be oversized
C) the equipment grounding conductor be bonded to the raceway
D) none of these

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Specify the maximum overcurrent protection permitted for following the circuit conductor sizes:

Premises
12 AWG copper
10 AWG copper
14 AWG copper
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15 amperes
20 amperes
30 amperes

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12 AWG copper
10 AWG copper
14 AWG copper

When is a reidentified white conductor NOT permitted?

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A reidentified white conductor...

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Phase conductors 6 AWG and smaller ____ permitted to be re-identified as equipment ground conductors using green paint, tape, or other effective means.


A) are
B) are not

C) A) and B)
D) undefined

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Describe what NEC 250.148 requires to maintain the continuity of the equipment grounding path.

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When more than one equipment grounding c...

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All 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles in a dwelling are required to be ____.


A) tamper resistant
B) AFCI protected
C) GFCI protected
D) weather resistant

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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On isolated ground receptacles, the metal yoke ____ integrally bonded to the equipment grounding terminal of the receptacle.


A) is
B) is not

C) A) and B)
D) undefined

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B

The NEC requires that switching be done only in ____ conductors.


A) ungrounded
B) designated
C) black
D) red

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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When receptacles or switches have No. 6-32 screws secured to them with small pieces of cardboard, these pieces of cardboard must be ____ when the wiring device is installed in a metal outlet box.


A) left in place
B) removed
C) replaced with metal lock washers
D) none of these

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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B

The long slot on a 15-ampere, 125-volt, receptacle is the ____ conductor.


A) grounded
B) phase "hot"
C) equipment-grounding
D) traveler

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The grounded (identified) conductor of 6 AWG or smaller must have an outer finish that is ____.


A) white
B) gray
C) three continuous white stripes
D) any of the above

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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D

Screwless push-in terminals (i.e., back wiring holes) on receptacles are listed only for use with what type of branch-circuit conductor?

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These terminals are ...

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A 4-way switch does not have "ON" and "OFF" markings. Four-way switches are connected to the "____________________" between two 3-way switches. One 3-way switch is fed by the ____________________; the other 3-way switch is connected to the load.

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Snap switches with nonmetallic yokes (straps) have a terminal for the equipment grounding conductor. Using this type of switch provides a means for grounding ____ faceplates when nonmetallic boxes are used.


A) oversize (goof)
B) metal
C) nonmetallic
D) recessed

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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