PEC TERMS

Question 1

It is wires or cables that carry electrical current.

Answer 1

conductors

Question 2

is the connection of an electrical circuit or equipment to the earth.

Answer 2

grounding

Question 3

A device that uses electricity to perform a specific function.

Answer 3

appliance

Question 4

A device that uses electricity to perform a specific function.

Answer 4

raceway

Question 5

Hazardous locations are areas where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, combustible dust, or easily combustible fibers or flyings.

Answer 5

hazardous locations

Question 6

Overcurrent protection devices, such as fuses or circuit breakers, are used to protect electrical circuits and equipment from excessive current.

Answer 6

overcurrent protection

Question 7

A conductor without any covering or electrical insulation.

Answer 7

conductor,bare

Question 8

A conductor encased within material that is not recognized as electrical insulation by the PEC.

Answer 8

conductor,covered

Question 9

A conductor encased within material that is recognized as electrical insulation by the PEC.

Answer 9

conductor , insulated

Question 10

A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more.

Answer 10

continuos, load

Question 11

A device or group of devices that govern the electric power delivered to connected apparatus.

Answer 11

controller

Question 12

An enclosure designed for surface mounting with swinging doors or covers.

Answer 12

cut out box

Question 13

Conductors made from a copper-clad aluminum rod, with the copper forming a minimum of 10 percent of the cross-sectional area.

Answer 13

Copper-clad aluminum conductors

Question 14

A device that establishes a connection between conductors or between conductors and a terminal without the use of solder.

Answer 14

Connector, pressure (solderless)

Question 15

Equipment without live parts exposed to a person on the operating side.

Answer 15

Dead front

Question 16

The ratio of the maximum demand of a system or part of a system to the total connected load.

Answer 16

Demand factor

Question 17

A unit of an electrical system that carries or controls electric energy but does not utilize it.

Answer 17

Device

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Disconnecting means

Question 18

Connected to the earth or a conducting body that serves as the earth.

Answer 18

GROUNDED

Question 19

A system or circuit conductor that is intentionally grounded.

Answer 19

Grounded conductor

Question 20

A device that de-energizes a circuit when a current to ground exceeds a certain value.

Answer 20

Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)

Question 21

A system that protects equipment from damaging ground-fault currents.

Answer 21

Ground-fault protection of equipment

Question 22

A device that establishes an electrical connection to the earth.

Answer 22

Grounding electrode

Question 23

Covered, shielded, or protected to prevent approach or contact by persons or objects.

Answer 23

GUARDED

Question 24

An enclosure for underground systems that allows access for installing, operating, or maintaining equipment or wiring.

Answer 24

Handhole enclosure

Question 25

A vertical opening or space in which an elevator or dumbwaiter operates.

Answer 25

Hoistway

Question 26

The highest current at rated voltage that a device can interrupt under standard test conditions.

Answer 26

Interrupting rating

Question 27

Not readily accessible to persons unless special means of access are used.

Answer 27

Isolated

Question 28

Equipment or materials to which a label or identifying mark of an organization has been attached, indicating compliance with appropriate standards.

Answer 28

Labeled

Question 29

An outlet intended for direct connection of a lampholder, lighting fixture, or pendant cord.

Answer 29

Lighting outlet

Question 30

Equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by an organization that evaluates products or services.

Answer 30

Listed

Question 31

A single panel or group of panel units with buses, overcurrent devices, and switches for controlling light, heat, or power circuits

Answer 31

PANEL BOARD

Question 32

A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug.

Answer 32

RECEPTACLE

Question 33

The conductors and equipment for delivering electric energy from the serving utility to the premises wiring system.

Answer 33

SERVICE

Question 34

Service conductors made up in the form of a cable.

Answer 34

SERVICE CABLE

Question 35

The conductors from the service point to the service disconnecting means.

Answer 35

SERVICE CONDUCTORS

Question 36

The overhead service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to the service entrance conductors at the building.

Answer 36

SERVICE DROP

Question 37

The conductors between the service equipment and the point of connection to the service lateral or service drop.

Answer 37

Service-entrance conductors

Question 38

The underground service conductors between the street main and the first point of connection to the service-entrance conductors.

Answer 38

Service lateral

Question 39

A large panel or assembly of panels on which switches, overcurrent devices, buses, and instruments are mounted.

Answer 39

switch board

Question 40

The greatest root-mean-square difference of potential between any two conductors of a circuit.

Answer 40

voltage

Question 41

The point of connection between the serving utility and the premises wiring system.

Answer 41

service point

Question 42

Constructed or protected to prevent exposure to weather from interfering with successful operation.

Answer 42

weatherproof

Question 43

Constructed to prevent moisture from entering the enclosure under specified test conditions.

Answer 43

watertight

Question 44

Establishing a connection to the earth or another conducting body to fix a zero voltage point and prevent the buildup of voltages that may result in hazards to equipment or persons.

Answer 44

grounding connection

Question 45

A branch circuit is a circuit that extends from the final overcurrent protection device (such as a fuse or circuit breaker) to the outlets or utilization equipment.

Answer 45

branch circuit

Question 46

Proper grounding and bonding of electrical systems are crucial for safety.

Answer 46

Grounding and Bonding

Question 47

Building electrical systems are subject to inspections by authorized personnel to ensure compliance with the code.

Answer 47

Inspections

Question 48

The code outlines requirements for lighting installations, including the type and location of fixtures, switches, and controls.

Answer 48

Lighting and Switching

Question 49

It includes requirements for GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection in wet areas and specific locations.

Answer 49

Outlet and Receptacle Requirements