Unit 2: Branch Circuits

Question 1

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In general, for other than dwelling units, all 15- and 20-ampere, 125-volt, single-phase receptacles installed on rooftops must be provided with ________.

I. GFCI protection
II. AFCI protection

Answer 1

I only

Question 2

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Where the motor controller also serves as a disconnecting means, it shall open all ________ conductors to the motor.

Answer 2

ungrounded

Question 3

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Before demand factors are taken into consideration for commercial occupancies, general-purpose receptacle loads are to be computed at NOT less than ________ per duplex or single receptacle outlet mounted on one yoke.

Answer 3

180 VA

Question 4

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Conductors with ________ insulation have a greater ampacity when used in a dry location compared to when used in a wet location.

Answer 4

THHW

Question 5

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Where a submersible pump is used in a metal well casing, the well casing shall be ________ the pump circuit equipment grounding conductor.

Answer 5

connected to

Question 6

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In a healthcare facility, low voltage electrical equipment that is likely to become energized that is frequently in contact with the bodies of patients, shall operate on a voltage of ________ or less if the equipment is not approved as intrinsically safe, double insulated or moisture resistant.

Answer 6

10 volts

Question 7

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When ambient temperature is not a factor, a size 8 AWG single copper conductor with type FEPB insulation, installed in free air, has an ampacity of ________.

Answer 7

80 amperes

Question 8

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For the purpose of determining conductor fill in a device box, a three-way toggle switch is counted as equal to ________ conductor(s), based on the largest conductor connected to the switch.

Answer 8

two

Question 9

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When determining the required ampacity of the branch circuit conductors to supply a 3-phase, continuous duty ac motor, current values given on ________ shall be used.

Answer 9

Table 430.250 of the NEC®

Question 10

When calculating the total load for a building or structure, what is the MINIMUM computed branch circuit load, in volt-amps, permitted by the NEC® for a branch circuit serving an exterior continuous-duty electric sign?

Answer 10

1,500 volt-amps

1,200 VA x 125% = 1,500 VA

Question 11

Determine the MAXIMUM number of size 1 AWG XHHW compact conductors permitted in a trade size 3 in., rigid Schedule 40 PVC conduit more than 24 inches long.

Answer 11

21

Question 12

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Infrared commercial and industrial heating appliances shall have overcurrent protection NOT exceeding ________.

Answer 12

50 amperes

Question 13

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Class ________ hazardous locations are those in which flammable liquid-produced vapors, or combustible liquid-produced vapors are or may be present in the air in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitible mixtures.

Answer 13

I

Question 14

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In indoor areas where walls are frequently washed, such as laundries or car washes, metallic conduit and metallic panelboards shall be mounted with a ________ space between the wall and conduit or panelboard when the equipment is installed exposed.

Answer 14

1⁄4 in.

Question 15

A branch circuit served by size 12 AWG conductors is a ________ rated branch circuit when protected by a 15-ampere circuit breaker.

Answer 15

15 amperes

Question 16

What is the MAXIMUM overcurrent protection allowed for the protection of resistance-type fixed electric space heating equipment?

Answer 16

60 amperes

Question 17

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Information technology equipment shall be permitted to be connected to a branch circuit by a listed power-supply cord having a length NOT to exceed ________.

Answer 17

15 feet

Question 18

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Type MI cable shall be supported and secured at intervals NOT exceeding ________.

Answer 18

6 feet

Question 19

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General use snap switches supplying inductive loads shall be loaded to NO more than ________ of the ampere rating of the switch at the applied voltage.

Answer 19

50 percent

Question 20

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Direct-buried conductors emerging from grade shall be protected by raceways or covers up to at LEAST ________ above finished grade.

Answer 20

8 feet

Question 21

What is the required size copper equipment grounding conductor for a 50-ampere rated branch circuit where the conductors are installed in PVC conduit?

Answer 21

10 AWG

Question 22

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Disregarding exceptions, all 3-phase, 4-wire, 480Y/277-volt, electrical services, require ground-fault protection for each service disconnecting means, when rated for at LEAST ________ or more.

Answer 22

1,000 amperes

Question 23

Determine the conductor ampacity given the following related information:

• conductors are size 500 kcmil copper
• conductor insulation is THWN
• eight (8) current-carrying conductors are in the raceway
• ambient temperature is 125 deg. F
• conduit length is 50 feet
• installation is a wet location

Answer 23

178.2 amperes

Size 500 KCMIL THWN copper ampacity before derating =380 amperes

380 amperes x .67 (temp. correction) x .7 (adjustment factor) = 178.22 amperes

Question 24

Fill in the blank:

When connecting to luminaires, trade size 3/8 in. flexible metal conduit (FMC) is permitted to enclose tap conductors, provided the length of the FMC does NOT exceed ________.

Answer 24

6 feet

Question 25

# Fill in the blank: Where a trade size 1/2 in. rigid metal conduit (RMC) is installed in a Class I location and a 1/2 in. conduit seal is required, the MINIMUM thickness of the sealing compound shall NOT be less than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 25

5/8 in.