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Electrical System Design Flashcards

1
Q

the electrical designer should be involved only in the finishing of the project. T or F

A

F ( should be involved from the very beginning of the project)

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2
Q

___________ is the person who could best
discuss the electrical component of project planning with
the power company.

A

electrical designer

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3
Q

Checking of all of the utilities (whether sewer, water
storm sewer, natural gas lines, and so forth) is needed
early in the design stage. T or F

A

T

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4
Q

Before actually beginning the design layout of the project, the designer will need
to accumulate certain information:

A
  1. Determine whether electrical service is available at the site,
  2. Obtain a list from the owner of all the types and locations of
    equipment and appliances to be used
  3. Work with the architectural designer to best locate all of the
    electrical equipment and appliances on the floor plan.
  4. Review with the architect
    5.Discuss with the owners any future plans for changing or
    expanding the facilities
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5
Q

Design of an electrical system begins with the layout of all ______or
__________.

A

outlets or
outlet connections.

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6
Q

The number and type of lighting outlets should be fitted to the
various seeing tasks.
T or F

A

T

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7
Q

All convenience receptacles on 10 A and 15 A general purpose
circuits should be of the grounding circuits. T or F

A

F (15A and 20A)

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8
Q

GFCI protection should be provided on convenience
receptacles where required by local code. T or F

A

T

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9
Q

AFCI protection should not be used on convenience receptages
where required by local code (e.g., in bedroom circuits). T or F

A

F (should be used)

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10
Q

All rooms that have more than one entrance should be equipped
with multiple-switch controls at each principal entrance. T or F

A

T

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11
Q

Wall switches should be located at the lockset or latch side of
doors or at the traffic side of arches, and within the room or
area where the lighting outlets are located. T or F

A

T

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12
Q

Convenience receptacles in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas,
and other habitable spaces should be placed so that no point along
the floor line in any usable wall space is less than 6 ft (1.8 m) from
an outlet in that space. T or F

A

F (more than 6ft…)

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13
Q

One or more lighting outlets should be located at or near all
exterior entrances. T or F

A

T

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14
Q

For each single-family dwelling, at least two duplex receptacle
shall be installed outdoors to be readily available from ground
level. T or F

A

F (at least one)

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15
Q

Outlets for ambient and task lighting should be provided.
T or F

A

T

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16
Q

One or more receptacles for entertainment equipment should
be provided at bookcases, shelves, or other suitable locations. T or F

A

T

17
Q

When general illumination is to be provided from portable
lamps, then at least 4 separate wall-switched plug-in
positions should be provided.T or F

A

F (2)

18
Q

Lighting design should provide for ambient and local/task
illumination of the work areas, sink, range, counters, and tables. T or F

A

T

19
Q

Special purpose receptacles should be provided for all fixed
appliances. T or F

A

T

20
Q

At least two 20 A small appliance circuits for kitchen
countertops should be provided.Outlets on these circuits
should serve only the kitchen, pantry, and/or dining room
areas. T or F

A

T

21
Q

Convenience receptacles serving countertop areas (e.g., except
behind refrigerator and those serving fixed appliances) should be
GFCI protected. T or F

A

T

22
Q

A convenience receptacle should be placed on each side and
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the centerline of each probable individual
bed location. T or F

A

F (6ft 1.8m)

23
Q

In master bedrooms, outlets for
television and entertainment equipment (e.g., DVD/VCR
player) should not be considered. T or F

A

F( should be considered)

24
Q

Lighting sources at the mirror should be capable of illuminating one side
of the face. T or F

A

F (both side)

25
Q

At least one GFCl-protected receptacle within 3 ft of the outside edge of
each lavatory basin should be provided.The circuit serving bathrooms
should have no other outlets. T or F

A

T

26
Q

Wall switches should be located so as not to be readily accessible while standing in the tub or the shower stall. T or F

A

T

27
Q

In the laundry area, one 10 A receptacle for the clothes washer and a special
receptacle for the clothes dryer are required. T or F

A

F (20 A)

28
Q

Convenience receptacles in hallways within a dwelling unit should be placed
so that no point in the hallway shall be more than ____ft from a duplex
receptacle.

A

10ft

29
Q

Fixed wall or ceiling lighting outlets should be installed
to provide adequate illumination of each stair flight. T or F

A

T

30
Q

Outlets should be provided for each piece of mechanical
equipment requiring electrical connections such as the boiler,
chiller, furnace, water pump, or compressor. T or F

A

T

31
Q

A special purpose outlet is not required for an
electric resistance water heater, and/or an electric-resistance
furnace. T or F

A

F (may be required)

32
Q

At least one duplex receptacle should be provided for
each space in a garage or carport.
T or F

A

T

33
Q

Generally, two lighting outlet for each large closet or
storage room should be provided.
T or F

A

F (one lighting…)

34
Q

A minimum of two dedicated convenience receptacles on
separate circuits is required. Additional duplex convenience
receptacles should be placed at 6 ft (1.8 m) intervals around the
perimeter. T or F

A

T

35
Q

Telecommunication/Electrical Rooms should be located away from sources of electromagnetic
interference (e.g., transformers, motors, x-ray equipment,
induction heaters, arc welders, radios, radar systems, and so
forth). T or F

A

T

36
Q

A smoke detector/alarm on a 90 V circuit should be
considered. T or F

A

F (120 V)

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