ELE-175 Review Chapter 1

An arc flash can produce temperatures of ____°F.

35,000

It is the ____ that is the harmful component of an electrical circuit.

Current

Each installation for a physically challenged person must be based on ____.

the specific needs of the individual who will occupy the home

Lockout/keepout (sometimes called LOKO) is the physical restraint of all hazardous energy sources that supply power to a piece of equipment. (TRUE OR FALSE)

False

Quite often, a community will have a "Homeowners Only" license for electricians and contractors that limits their activity to working on wiring on houses only. (TRUE OR FALSE)

False

The most important purpose of the National Electrical Code is the practical safeguarding of property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. (TRUE OR FALSE)

False

For on-the-job safety, ____ puts the burden of responsibility on the employer and can impose large fines for noncompliance with its safety rules.

OSHA

On large electrical installations, an arc flash can generate temperatures of 35,000°F (19,427°C), which is hotter than the surface on the sun. (TRUE OR FALSE)

True

Rather than writing their own codes, most communities for the most part adopt the codes of the International Code Council (ICC). (TRUE OR FALSE)

True

One of the most far-reaching NEC rules is 110.3(B), which states that equipment that is ____ shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.

listed, labeled, or both