TPC 205 Flashcards

1
Q

The effects of current on the human body depends on what three factors?

A
  1. The amount of current conducted through the body.
  2. The path of the current.
  3. The length of time a person is subjected to the current.
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2
Q

If a shock victim appears to be un-injured or feeling fine, you should…

A

Call for prompt medical assistance

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3
Q

If a person is a victim of electric shock, your immediate action should be to…

A

Ensure that breathing and circulation is maintained.

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4
Q

If several workers are working on a single piece of equipment, they should…

A

Each apply a lock to the power source

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5
Q

If a victim of electric shock is unconscious, you should…

A

Check for circulation and breathing.

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6
Q

The first step in locking out power to a piece of equipment is to…

A

Notify the operator

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7
Q

If you must use a portable tool, but only a two slot receptacle is available, you should…

A

Use a two wire, double insulated tool.

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8
Q

What would best describe electrical separation between a worker and a conductor?

A

Insulation.

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9
Q

If a chemical comes in contact with your eyes, your immediate action should be to…

A

Rinse thoroughly.

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10
Q

The barricade tape used to keep personnel out of an area where hazardous electrical work is being performed should be…

A

Displayed at a readily visible level.

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11
Q

What tool is intended to be used to verify that a circuit has been de-energized?

A

Voltage tester.

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12
Q

When a piece of equipment is in a zero energy state, this means that…

A

It can not be activated accidentally.

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13
Q

Shaded text in the NEC and NEC handbook indicates that the information…

A

Has changed since the previous edition.

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14
Q

Which of the following would be covered by the NEC?

  • Mining installation
    -Public school
    -Railroad equipment
    -Water crafts
A

Public school

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15
Q

The NEC defines a qualified person as someone who is…

A

Familiar with the equipment operation and the hazards involved.

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16
Q

When working around electricity, you should never wear…

A

Clothing made of polyester.

17
Q

To guard against electric shock, you should wear ____ gloves (for insulation) under ____ gloves (for protection).

A

Rubber
Leather

18
Q

What kind of fuse is designed mainly for protecting motor circuits?

A

Dual element

19
Q

According to NEC rules, plug fuses cannot be used in circuits exceeding ____ volts between circuits.

A

125

20
Q

In an ambient-compensated circuit breaker, a ____ compensates for changes in ambient temperature.

A

Bimetallic strip

21
Q

The most important consideration in selecting a molded case circuit breaker is…

A

Potential difference.

22
Q

If more than one motor is connected to a feeder protection device, the rating of the device is determined by adding the highest current requirement for a single motor to the ____ of all other motors

A

Full-load current ratings.

23
Q

Information on branch circuits, grounding, and overcurrent protection can be found in NEC chapter ____.

A

2

24
Q

Article 430, the most widely used part of the NEC chapter 4, deals with ____ installation requirements.

A

Motor

25
Q

NEC article 760 covers the special installation requirements of…

A

Fire alarms

26
Q

A tools grounding wire carries current when…

A

A ground fault occurs.

27
Q

To evaluate receptacle wiring and ground quickly, use a…

A

Receptacle tester.

28
Q

Class C fire extinguisher is used for what type of fire?

A

Electrical.

29
Q

What is the best course of action to take after a circuit breaker trips?

A

Determine what caused it to trip.

30
Q

What kind of temperature detector consist of a calibrated wire enclosed in a protective shield?

A

Resistor.

31
Q

The disadvantage of using line fuses to protect electric motors is that they only protect against…

A

Excess current.

32
Q

The motor-running overcurrent protection device on a motor is usually an…

A

Overload relay

33
Q

Single phasing in a three phase motor occurs when…

A

It continues running after one phase has been lost.

34
Q

What does a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) do?

A

Compares the current in two conductors of a circuit.

35
Q

What color does a grounding wire have to be?

A

Green or green with a yellow stripe.