Wiring Test Chapters 7,10,15,19
When running cables parallel to framing members, at least ________ inches must be maintained between the cable and the edge of the framing member
1 1/4
Flourescent fixtures mounted on low-density cellulose fiberboard must be generally mounted ________ the fiberboard surface
1-1/2 inch from
The "I" in florescent lamp ratings refers to the lamp diameter, in 1/8 inch increments. Thus, a T12 lamp is ______ inch(es) in diameter and an T8 is _______ inch(es)
1-1/2, 1
The maximum overcurrent protection for ________ AWG copper conductors in 30 amperes
10
For hallways of ______ or more in length, at least one receptacle outlet shall be required
10 feet
Dual-voltage-rated pump motors are rated ____.
115/230
Because a water heater represents a continuous load, the branch circuit must be rated not less than _______ percent of the water heater nameplate rating.
125
An electric water heater is a continuous load that requires that the branch circuit rating must not be less than ______ of the nameplate rating
125 percent
If a 115/230-volt, dual voltage motor has a full-load current of 8 amperes at 230 volts, the same motor connected for 115-volt operation will draw ______ amperes
16
When a non-motor-operated electrical appliance is not marked with is overcurrent protective device rating , NEC 422.11(E) states that the branch circuit overcurrent protection shall be
20 amperes where the applicance rating does not exceed 13.3 amperes
The NEC permits all bathroom receptacles to be on a single _______ branch circuit so long as it doesn't supply other loads
20-ampere
Hanging lighting fixtures must be kept at least _______ feet horizontally and _______ feet vertically from the edge of the tub rim
3 and 8
Ceiling-suspended paddle must not be located within a zone measured ______ horizontally and ________ vertically from the top of the bathtub rim or top of a shower stall threshold
3 ft, 8 ft
Prior to the 1996 NEC, ___ receptacles and cords were permitted. However, not it is mandatory that a separate equipment grounding conductor be installed to ground the frames of electric clothes dryers and electric ranges.
3-wire
Electric washer/dryer combinations generally require a ___ - ampere branch circuit similar to that required for a typical electric clothes dryer.
30
The most common fluorescent lamp used for general lighting today is rated _____ watts
34
Incandescent lamp ratings use numbers that are not related to wattage. Instead these numbers indicate the lamp diameter (at its widest point) in eighths of an inch. Thus a PAR38 lamp would be _______ inches in diameter and an R30 would be ________ inches
4 3/4, 3 3/4
An individual motor disconnect must be in sight of the motor controller and must disconnect the controller. The NEC definition of in sight means that the controller must be visible and not more than ______ from the disconnect.
50 ft (15m)
All 125-volt, single phase, 15- and 20- ampere receptacles within ______ feet of the outside edge of a sink shall be GFCI protected
6
Fixtures whips used with fixtures in suspended ceilings are permitted to be of various types of cables or conductors in flexible raceways. Regardless of the wiring method used, fixture whips are permitted to be a maximum of _______ long between outlet box and fixture.
6 feet
LEDs have a life expectancy of _______ hours
60,000-100,000
Which of the following lamp types generally performs badly in low temperatures?
Fluorescent
Describe the two ways that receptacles in bathrooms may be GFCI protected
GFCI receptacle or GFCI breaker
Luminaire is a term that refers to
Incandescent lighting fixtures, flourescent lighting fixtures, outdoor pole-mounted fixtures
Provide a Code reference that prohibits the use of neon lighting in residences
NEC 410.140(b)
Information about what types of lighting fixtures are suitable for which types of installations can be found in the
National Electric Code, UL Guide Information for Electrical Equipment (White book), UL Electrical Construction Materials Directory (Green Book)
Explain what is meant by a class P ballasts
Thermal protection device built in
Recessed lighting fixtures constructed for installation in thermal insulation are rated as
Type IC
Explain the circumstance(s) under which switches are allowed to be installed in a tub or shower space
When they are apart of the tub already
All of the following are acceptable disconnecting means for appliances, except for
a horsepower-rated switch
Should it be required to run a pump's circuit underground for any distance, it is necessary to install Type UF or Type USE cable or _______, and then make up the necessary splices in a listed weatherproof junction box
a raceway with suitable conductors
Various lamps have particular characteristics, even though they will vary by manufacturer. Match the type of lamp with the typical color associated with it a.White 1.Flourescent b.Warm and Natural 2.Compact Flourescent c.Soft warm white 3.LED d.Brilliant white 4.Halogen e.Many shades of white 5.Incandescent
a.LED b.Incandescent c.Compact fluorescent d.Halogen e.Fluorescent
GFCI protected receptacles ____ permitted to be installed within a tub or shower space.
are not
A cluster of LEDs is called a(n)
array
NEC 210.70(A)(3) requires that at least one lighting outlet must be installed in an ___ and that this lighting outlet contain a switch such as a pull-chain lampholder, or be controlled by a switch located near the entry.
attic
As defined in Article 100, a bathroom is required to have a ____.
basin
Overheating of lighting fixtures, which often results in fires, is most often caused by
burying recessed fixtures under thermal insulation and overlamping
All of the following are types of fluorescent ballasts, except for _______
capacitor-boosts
For most residential electric ___, receptacles and cord sets are rated 30 amperes, 125/250 volts.
clothes dryers
In accessible attics, exposed cables must be protected by guard strips when ___. a. they are run across the top of joists b. they are run across the face of the studs c. they are installed within 7 feet of the floor or joists d. all of the above
d. all of the above
The Code permits GFCI-protected receptacles to be installed ______ inches from a tub or shower space a. 12 b.18 c.24 d. none of the above
d. none of the above
A "unit switch" used as a disconnecting means for an electric clothes dryer shall
disconnects all the conductors in the appliance
With _______ products, it takes two failures to create a shock hazard to the user
double-insulated
Electronic ballasts are much more _________ than the magnetic ballasts
energy efficient
Leaving fluorescent lamps on for long periods of time ______ lamp life.
extends
Explain why many incandescent lamps intended for use on 120-volt systems are rated 125 or 130 volts
extends the life of the light
The overload protection for a motor might be thermal overloads (sometimes called _______) in the controller, electronic sensing overload devices, built-in thermal protection, or time-delay fuses
heaters
Where the values of branch-circuit protection required for motors according to Table 430.52 do not correspond to standard ratings as listed in NEC 240.6, the next ___ rating is permitted to be used.
higher
Motor disconnects are required to be
horsepower-rated
When making up cord connections on a chain-hung fixture, the conductor with the grooved or raised insulation is the ______ conductor
identified
Explain the condition(s) under which a residential hallway is required to have one or more receptacles installed in it.
if its longer than 10 feet
The most common type of lamp used in residential lighting is ________, because it brings out pleasing flesh tones
incandescent
A disconnect need not be in sight of motor and driven machinery if the disconnect can be ________ in the open OFF position
individually locked
Submersible pump cable supplied with well pump assemblies _______ also suitable for direct burial
is not
Explain why heating elements in water heaters are frequently rated 250-volts for operation on 240-volt circuits
last longer
What is the advantage of LED lighting
last longer, uses less energy
NEC 210.52(F) requires a(n)n ______ in one-family dwellings
laundry receptacle outlet
Discuss where the branch circuit is installed when wiring lighting fixtures
leg and the loop
Fluorescent lamps are color-rated in terms of degrees Kelvin, which express temperature above absolute zero (-273 F). The ______ the degrees Kelvin, the _______ the color tone
lower, warmer
Recessed or surfaced-mounted luminaires and recessed exhaust fans _____ be located within the restricted zone near the bathtub
may
Explain why bathrooms should not have overhead (ceiling) lighting only, but also wall-mounted lighting above or on either side of the mirror
mirror-lighting instead of overhead lighting
When using nonmetallic-sheathed cable or armored cable, never use the bare equipment grounding conductor as a(n) ________ conductor, and never use the grounded circuit conductor as an equipment grounding conductor
neutral
NEC 430.103 requires that a disconnecting means for a motor shall ___ ungrounded conductors.
open all
When an existing dryer or electrical range is replaced, the NEC ________ the grounded conductor of an existing individual branch circuit to be used for grounding the appliance frame
permits
The National Electric Code does not address the issue of "spill lighting" or "light pollution" from one property to another because unwanted illumination is not a(n) _______ issue, and the NEC is a safety warning. However, building codes sometimes have rules on this subject
safety
Explain why receptacles are not permitted to be installed in bathtub and shower spaces
shock hazard
The NEC requires that an appliance nameplate show _______
the appliance rating in volts and amperes or the appliance connected load in volts and watts
The NEC requires that when a suspended ceiling grid is used to support lay-in type lighting fixtures, ________
the grid be securely fastened together and secured to the building structure and the lay-in fixtures be securely fastened to the grid members using bolts, screws, rivets, or listed clips
The NEC permits overcurrent protective devices for individual branch circuits to appliances to be sized up to 150 percent of the appliance ampere rating. However, if the 150 percent sizing does not correspond to a standard size fuse or circuit-breaker, then what size is permitted.
the next size higher
All fluorescent ballasts other than simple resistance type, both for new and replacement installations, must have _________ built into the ballasts
thermal protection
A bathroom is defined as "an era including a basin, with one or more of the following: _______
toilet, tub, bidet
Some portable appliances use double insulation in place of grounding to provide shock protection to users. Double-insulated appliances normally have ______ power cords and attachments plug caps
two-wire
Water pumps that contain all required starting and protection components and connect directly to the pressure switch with no above-ground controller, are often called _______ pumps
two-wire
Install luminaires listed for _____ locations if they will be subject to shower spray.
wet
Describe one accepted grounding means for new installations
you can still use metal conduit as a grounding means