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1. As the temperature surrounding a self-regulating heating cable increases, the ________.

conductive core of fibers contracts

electrical resistance increases

electrical resistance decreases

electrical current increases

Question 1 of 25

The component labeled 4 in the figure above is a(n) ________.

splice/tee connection

power connection

end seal

splice connection

Question 2 of 25

3. Self-regulating cables are referred to as ________.

parallel resistance heating cables

monolithic cables

constant wattage heating cables

power-limiting heating cables

Question 3 of 25

4. The components used in domestic hot-water temperature maintenance systems are similar to those used in ________.

snow melting and anti-icing systems

roof, gutter, and downspout de-icing systems

pipe heat tracing systems

floor heating and warming systems

Question 4 of 25

5. A line-sensing control uses a mechanical thermostat or electrical controller to measure the ________.

heat levels surrounding the pipe

estimated pipe temperature

actual pipe temperature

ambient temperature surrounding the pipe

Question 5 of 25

The component labeled 6 in the figure above is a(n) ________.

end seal kit

splice kit

power connection kit

tee kit

Question 6 of 25

7. According to NEC Article 424, radiant heating panels installed in concrete or poured masonry must not exceed ________.

43W/ft2 of heated area

33W/ft2 of heated area

25W/ft2 of heated area

16W/ft2 of heated area

Question 7 of 25

8. When installing heating cable, fasten the cable to the pipes using fiberglass tape or ________.

plastic cable ties

vinyl electrical tape

metal attachments

duct tape

Question 8 of 25

9. How far below the finished surface should snow-melting and anti-icing systems be installed?

1/4" to 1/2"

1-1/2" to 2"

2" to 3"

3" to 4"

Question 9 of 25

10. Heating cable for snow-melting is typically installed in a serpentine pattern ________.

6" on center

12" on center

24" on center

18" on center

Question 10 of 25

11. The temperature at which a liquid first condenses when vapor is cooled is known as the ________.

startup temperature

dew point

flash point

temperature gradient

Question 11 of 25

12. Which of the following describes continuity monitoring?

Uses a heat-tracing controller or current-monitoring relay to signal an alarm when the current in the heat tracing circuit is too low or too high

Verifies that voltage is present at the end termination of a heat tracing cable run

Measures the temperature of the pipe with a digital controller connected to a resistance temperature detector temperature sensor attached to the pipe

Monitors the current leakage from the system heating cable, power wiring, and components to ground using ground fault circuit breakers and/or current-sensing devices that measure current

Question 12 of 25

13.

The component labeled 2 in the figure above is a(n) ________.

tee kit

power connection kit

attachment kit

controller

Question 13 of 25

14.

The component labeled 4 in the figure above is a(n) ________.

power connection kit

tee kit

splice kit

end seal kit

Question 14 of 25

15.

The component labeled 1 in the figure above is a(n) ________.

power connection

end seal

splice/tee connection

thermostat

Question 15 of 25

16. Heating cable should not be routed within how many inches of the edges of the pavement, drains, anchors, or other objects in the concrete?

Question 16 of 25

17. How are future service connections handled when installing heat tracing on domestic water supply systems?

The existing cable is replaced when new services are added.

A service loop of extra heating cable is provided at connections.

Additional heating cable is spliced in when additional services are added.

A junction box is installed at the end of the pipe.

Question 17 of 25

18. Which of the following is an NEC Article 427 requirement for the installation of electrical heat tracing cables on pipelines and vessels in unclassified areas?

The presence of electric heating equipment must be identified using permanent caution signs or markings at the specified intervals.

Branch circuits and overcurrent devices supplying the equipment must be sized at no less than 100% of the total heater load.

The external surfaces of any equipment that operates at temperatures above 100 ∘F (37.77 ∘C) must be physically guarded, isolated, or thermally protected.

Exposed heating equipment shall bridge all expansion joints.

Question 18 of 25

19. For outdoor electric de-icing installations, branch circuits and overcurrent devices supplying the equipment shall be sized at not less than what percentage of the total heater load?

150%

125%

80%

100%

Question 19 of 25

20. Electric heat tracing of pipelines is done for freeze protection and ________.

to provide a grounding conductor

to eliminate standard thermal insulation

for temperature maintenance of the process fluids

to eliminate pipeline maintenance

Question 20 of 25

21. In hospitals, schools, and prisons, electrical heat trace systems are used for ________.

moisture control on air lines

viscosity control on chemical pipelines

temperature maintenance of domestic hot -water pipeline systems

thermal regulation

Question 21 of 25

22. A mineral-insulated cable is a type of ________.

power-limiting cable

constant-wattage, series resistance heating cable

parallel resistance heating cable

self-regulating cable

Question 22 of 25

23. On outdoor electric de-icing installations, prevent water from tracking into components by installing ________.

a drip loop at each component

collection containers

the cable in a serpentine pattern

the cable along the top edge of the gutter

Question 23 of 25

24. On a roof de-icing system, secure cables to each other using ________.

vinyl electrical tape

UV-resistant cable ties

metal straps

black duct tape

Question 24 of 25

25.

The component labeled 7 in the figure above is a(n) ________.

end seal

splice/tee connection

thermostat

power connection

Question 25 of 25

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