Question 1

Nonmetallic-sheathed cable is manufactured with copper conductors ranging in size from ____________________ AWG to ____________________ AWG and with aluminum or copper-clad aluminum conductors ranging in size from ____________________ AWG to ____________________ AWG.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

The NEC in Table 210.24 shows that the minimum conductor size for branchcircuit wiring is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   20 AWG
B)   18 AWG
C)   16 AWG
D)   14 AWGE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Connectors marked ____ are suitable for use with aluminum, copper, or copper-clad conductors.

Accepted Answer

A)   CO-ALR
B)   AL/CU
C)   UL 9
D)   both a and bE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Explain why particular care has to be taken when making aluminum wiring connections.

Accepted Answer

When aluminum is exposed to air it oxidi...

Question 5

For a given conductor size, which material has the greatest ampacity?

Accepted Answer

A)   copper
B)   copper-clad aluminum
C)   aluminum
D)   both b and cE) B) and D)
F) A) and C) A

Question 6

Older electrical books and plans sometimes use the term "MCM," which means the same thing as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   metric
B)   kcmil
C)   A.I.C.
D)   GFCIE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) B

Question 7

The suffix "B" in Type NM-B nonmetallic cable means that the conductors have an insulation temperature rated ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   30°C (86°F) 
B)   60°C (140°F) 
C)   75°C (167°F) 
D)   90°C (194°F) E) All of the above
F) B) and D) D

Question 8

When fire stopping material is used where more than ____________________ nonmetallic sheathed cables pass through wood framing members, their ampacities must be adjusted, according to 310.15(B)(3)(a).

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Although old fashioned knob-and-tube wiring is no longer used for new construction, NEC Article ____________________ applies when this wiring method is encountered during remodeling work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although old fashioned knob-and-tube wiring is no...

Question 10

The NEC specifies that 60°C ampacity be used for circuits rated 100 amperes or less, except when the equipment terminals are marked for use with higher temperature wire. What is one potential problem with using higher-temperature, higher-ampacity wire?

Accepted Answer

Using higher-ampacity wire rat...

Question 11

Match the following conductor insulations with their temperature rating.
-Type THWN

Accepted Answer

A)  60°C
B)  75°C
C)  90°CD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 12

The National Electrical Code does NOT allow rigid PVC conduit to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   be installed concealed
B)   support lighting fixtures
C)   support conduit bodies
D)   be used in damp and wet locationsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

When a 4 ft. piece of nonmetallic-sheathed cable is used as a fixture whip above an accessible ceiling, it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   is not required to be secured
B)   may be up to six feet in length
C)   is required to be plenum-rated
D)   is subject to all of the above requirementsE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Lengths of flexible metal conduit longer than ____________________ feet are not acceptable as an equipment grounding conductor. In such cases a separate bonding jumper is required to run outside of the flexible conduit to maintain the continuity of the grounding path.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lengths of flexible metal conduit longer than...

Question 15

Branch circuit conductors shall have an ampacity ____ the maximum to be served.

Accepted Answer

A)   one-fourth
B)   one-half
C)   not less than
D)   125% greater thanE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit is subject to which of the following limitations?

Accepted Answer

A)   cannot be used in direct sunlight, unless marked for this application
B)   can become brittle in extremely cold temperatures
C)   both of theseD) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 17

Describe at least three effects of voltage drop in residences.

Accepted Answer

Voltage drop causes lights to ...

Question 18

When Type NM cable is run through holes in metal framing members, ____________________ must be provided to protect the cable from sharp metal edges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Type NM cable is run through...

Question 19

If the 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) distance from the edge of the hole to the edge of the framing member cannot be maintained, what thickness of steel plate must be used to protect the cable?

Accepted Answer

The steel plate must...

Question 20

The NEC requires that conductors 8 AWG and larger must be ____ when installed in a raceway.

Accepted Answer

A)   grounded
B)   bonded
C)   stranded
D)   none of theseE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 4: Conductor Sizes and Types, Wiring Methods, Wire Connections, Voltage Drop, Neutral Conductor Sizing for Services

Nonmetallic-sheathed cable is manufactured with copper conductors ranging in size from ____________________ AWG to ____________________ AWG and with aluminum or copper-clad aluminum conductors ranging in size from ____________________ AWG to ____________________ AWG.

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The NEC in Table 210.24 shows that the minimum conductor size for branchcircuit wiring is ____.

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Connectors marked ____ are suitable for use with aluminum, copper, or copper-clad conductors.

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Explain why particular care has to be taken when making aluminum wiring connections.

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For a given conductor size, which material has the greatest ampacity?

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Older electrical books and plans sometimes use the term "MCM," which means the same thing as ____.

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The suffix "B" in Type NM-B nonmetallic cable means that the conductors have an insulation temperature rated ____.

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When fire stopping material is used where more than ____________________ nonmetallic sheathed cables pass through wood framing members, their ampacities must be adjusted, according to 310.15(B)(3)(a).

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Although old fashioned knob-and-tube wiring is no longer used for new construction, NEC Article ____________________ applies when this wiring method is encountered during remodeling work.

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The NEC specifies that 60°C ampacity be used for circuits rated 100 amperes or less, except when the equipment terminals are marked for use with higher temperature wire. What is one potential problem with using higher-temperature, higher-ampacity wire?

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Match the following conductor insulations with their temperature rating. -Type THWN

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The National Electrical Code does NOT allow rigid PVC conduit to ____.

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When a 4 ft. piece of nonmetallic-sheathed cable is used as a fixture whip above an accessible ceiling, it ____.

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Lengths of flexible metal conduit longer than ____________________ feet are not acceptable as an equipment grounding conductor. In such cases a separate bonding jumper is required to run outside of the flexible conduit to maintain the continuity of the grounding path.

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Branch circuit conductors shall have an ampacity ____ the maximum to be served.

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Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit is subject to which of the following limitations?

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Describe at least three effects of voltage drop in residences.

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When Type NM cable is run through holes in metal framing members, ____________________ must be provided to protect the cable from sharp metal edges.

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If the 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) distance from the edge of the hole to the edge of the framing member cannot be maintained, what thickness of steel plate must be used to protect the cable?

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The NEC requires that conductors 8 AWG and larger must be ____ when installed in a raceway.

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