CIW Chapter 5

Question 1

A(n) ___ is a test instrument that tests for a complete path for current to flow.

Answer 1

continuity tester

Question 2

A ___ splice connects two conductors in which one of the conductors is smaller than the other, or one conductor is stranded and the other is solid.

Answer 2

fixture

Question 3

A(n) ___ cable is a multi conductor electrical assembly with or without an overall covering.

Answer 3

service-entrance

Question 4

Insulation resistance tests can be performed with ___ or megohammers.

Answer 4

insulation multimeters (IMMs)

Question 5

A ___ is a solderless plastic connector that uses a tapered metal coil spring to twist conductors together.

Answer 5

twist-on wire connector

Question 6

The material with the best conductor properties is ___.

Answer 6

copper

Question 7

Cables and conductors should be tested and maintained on a ___ testing cycle at minimum

Answer 7

three-year

Question 8

An insulation resistance test is performed by applying ___ V or more between the conductor and ground.

Answer 8

500

Question 9

Fish tape is supplied ___ in lengths of 50’, 100’, 200’.

Answer 9

on a reel

Question 10

The most widely used type of conductor material is ___.

Answer 10

copper (Cu)

Question 11

A ___ splice is an electrical connection used where the connection must be strong enough to support long lengths of heavy conductors

Answer 11

Western Union

Question 12

A ___ is an electricity-conducting connection of a circuit or equipment used for the connection of an external conductor

Answer 12

terminal

Question 13

A(n) ___ cable is a fabricated assembly of insulated conductors in a flexible metal enclosure

Answer 13

armored

Question 14

A(n) ___ AWG conductor is bigger than a 12 AWG conductor

Answer 14

6 AWG MOTHAFUCKA

Question 15

Resistance is measured in ___.

Answer 15

Ohms

Question 16

The NEC provides ampacity adjustment factor for single-raceways containing more than ___ current-carrying conductors.

Answer 16

three

Question 17

When possible, conductors should be fed ___.

Answer 17

downward

Question 18

Twist-on wire connectors are commonly used to connect wire with AWG sizes ___.

Answer 18

8 through 22

Question 19

Approximately ___ of insulation is stripped off the conductors to be terminated when making crimped connections.

Answer 19

1/2” to 3/4”

Question 20

A ___ is a cable that consists of two or more insulated conductors enclosed in a flame-retardant, nonmetallic jacket and is used for installation in cable trays or raceways.

Answer 20

tray cable (TC)