CSP1 TEST
What is the smallest size general use aluminum conductor permitted for general wiring?
#12 gauge, section 310.3(A)
If you have a speedwire device what size and type of wire would u use
#14 solid copper
The workspace shall be clear and extend from floor to the height of ___ or the height of the equipment which ever is greater. section?
- 6.5 feet, section 110.26(A)(3)
What is the definition of a hospital?
- A building or portion therof used on a 24hr basis for the medical, psychiatric, obstetrical, or surgical care of four or more inpatients. Section 517.2
equipment intended to interrupt current at fault levels shall have an interrupting rating for the current that is available at the ____
- line terminals of the equipment, section 110.9
Thermoplastic insulation may stiffen at temperatures lower than __ ?
-10C and 14F , Section 310.4
List the four of the primary methods of terminating a wiring device
1. Backwiring 2. Speedwiring 3. Modular 4. Side wire 5. Pre-terminated leads
definitions are found in article 100 of the NEC if a definition is used to only one article it would be found in article XXX.2
100 under scope
What ampacity receptacle can I install on a 30 amp circuit?
30 amp or greater
Where installed in raceways conductors __ awg and larger not specifically permitted to be solid shall be stranded.
8 awg, Section 310.3(C)
Who has the responsibility for enforcing the code section?
AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) section 90.4
conductor sizes are expressed in __ or __?
AWG or Circular mils, section 110.6
factory installed internal wiring of equipment need not be inspected at the time of installation except to detect___. section?
Alterations or damage, section 90.7
What is the function of a device such as a switch or receptacle ?
Carries or controls electric energy as its principal function, art.100
what chapters are known to be generally applied?
Chapters 1-4, section 90.3
A conductor encased within material of composition or thickness that is not recognized by the NEC as electrical insulation.
Covered, art. 100
Type NM cable shall be permitted to be installed in exposed and concealed work in normally __ locations.
Dry, Section 334.10(A)(1)
True/ false: Surface nonmetallic raceways can be installed in hazardous locations
False, Section 388.12(5)
listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any __ included in the listing or labeling.
Instructions, section 110.3(B)
Where receptacles are rated higher than 50 amps the rating of the receptacle must be ___ the rating of the branch circuit to which it is connected.
Must not be less than, Section 210.21(B)(3)
The ground hole on a vertically mounted duplex receptacle should be up down and on a horizontally mounted duplex it should be left right?
No, there is no code requirement.
What can u replace a non grounding type receptacle with?
Nongrounding type gfci labeled "no equipment ground" a grounding type receptacle supplied through a gfci Section 406.4(D)(2)
Speedwire receptacles are primarily used in__ applications.
Residential
The white or grey conductor of a cable assembly where used in switch loop wiring, is not permitted to be used as a__.
Return conductor from a switch to a switched outlet, Section 200.7(C)(1)
Name the different ways to identify a #4 (or larger) grounded conductor.
Section 200.6(B) - 1. continuous white outer finish - 2. Continuous gray outer finish - 3. 3 continuous white/gray stripes along the conductor - 4. distinctive white/gray marking at the termination
Mandatory rules of the NEC are characterized by the use of the terms
Shall and Shall not, section 90.5(A)
A straight blade receptacle is used with a __ plug.
Straight blade
Plugs and receptacles come in two varieties, name them.
Straight blade and locking (twist lock)
The purpose of the NEC is ___.
The practical safe guarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity, section 90.1(A)
Using the __ helps identify the intended use of the list of products to assist in determining compliance with 110.3(B) of the NEC.
UL (whitebook) / Product IQ
Single pole, three way, and four way switches shall disconnect the ____ conductor
Ungrounded, Section 404.2(A)
How can you terminate aluminum conductors on a receptacle not rated CO/ALR?
Use copper pigtails with AL-Cu wire connectors
The IEC 309 clocking system prevents mating or plugs and receptacles of different __ and __
Voltages and currents
what do bullet points mean?
a section of the text has been deleted from the last code cycle
conductors normally used to carry current shall be __ unless otherwise provided in the code section?
copper, section 110.5
a conductor encase within material of composition or thickness but is not recognized by the code as insulation is said to be __.
covered, art. 100
Concealed, covered, exposed, readily accessible By definition, branch circuit wiring located above a drop ceiling is said to be a ____ location section?
exposed, section 100
covers for large junction boxes that are 6 ft.² or larger shall be __ or sectionalized.
hinged
each disconnecting means shall be legibly marked to indicate its purpose unless ___
located and arranged so the purpose is evident, 110.22(A)
Insulation thickness on a conductor is measured in __ or __. Table?
mils or millimeters, Table 310.4 (A)
electrical equipment shall be installed in ___ manner. section?
neat and workmanlike, section 110.12
electrical equipment rooms that are controlled by a lock shall be considered accessible to ____ . section?
qualified persons, section 110.26(F)
what does the gray highlighted text mean?
revised from the last code cycle
unused current transformers associated with potentially energize circuit shall be __.
short-circuited, section 110.23
The NEC is revised every __ years
three
A snap switch is allowed to be grouped or ganged with a receptacle when
voltage does not exceed 300 volts between the devices or they are separated by identified securely installed barriers, section(s) 404.8(B) or 406.5(J)
rainproof, raintight, watertight or weatherproof equipment constructed so that moisture will not enter the enclosure under specified test conditions would be defined as __
watertight
The NEC indicates that underground conduits are considered to be in a __ location
wet