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Flash Cards Practice

1. In regard to a commercial building, where a service-entrance conduit having a length of six (6) feet contains four (4) size 2 AWG THWN insulated copper current-carrying conductors, each of the conductors have an allowable ampacity of _____.

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2. Over head spans of open conductors and open multi-conductor shall be ________ over residential property and driveways where the voltage does not exceed 300 volts to ground.

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3. Service - entrance cables shall be supported by straps or other approved means within _______ inches of every service head, goose-neck, or connection to a raceway or enclosure.

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4. Underground service conductors that are not encased in concrete and that are buried 18 inches or more below grade shall have their location identified by a warning ribbon that is placed in the trench at least ________ above the underground installation.

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5. Over head conductors for festoon lighting shall not be smaller than ________ AWG unless the conductors are supported by messenger wires.

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6. Unless it is necessary to supply pool equipment, underground wiring is not allowed under a pool or in an area less than _______ ft. horizontally from the inside wall of the pool.

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7. What is the minimum length, in feet, for rod and pipe ground electrodes made of specific materials?

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8. The total marked rating of a cord-and-attachment-plug-connected room air conditioner shall not exceed _____ percent of the rating of a branch circuit where no other loads are supplied.

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9. Overhead conductors for festoon lighting shall not be smaller than ________ unless the conductors are supported by messenger wires.

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10. What is the maximum cross-sectional value that conduit nipples under 24 inches long may be filled?

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11. In each dwelling unit, if the small appliance load is subdivided between two or more feeders, the calculated load for each will include at least ________ for each 2-wire small appliance branch circuit.

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12. A receptacle outlet shall be installed at each wall counter-top space that is _______ inches or wider.

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13. At least ________ of free conductor shall be left at each outlet, junction, and switch point for splices or the connections of luminaries (fixtures) or devices.

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14. Receptacle outlets shall be calculated at not less than ______ va for each single yoke.

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15. For installations consisting of not more than two 2-wire branch circuits, the feeder or branch - circuit disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than __________.

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16. What is the minimum size of a rectangular manhole?

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17. Thermal insulation shall not be installed above a recessed luminaire (fixture) or within _______ inches of the recessed luminaires (fixtures) enclosure, wiring compartment, or ballast unless it is identified for contact within insulation, Type IC.

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18. Where the supplemental electrode is a rod, pipe, or plate electrode, that portion of the bonding jumper that is the sole connection to the supplemental grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than _________ copper wire.

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19. True or False: It is permissible to attach, strap, or tape power-limited fire alarm cables to the exterior of a conduit or raceway.

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20. In front of electric equipment, the working space must have space for doors or hinged panels to open ______ degrees or more.

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21. If an outlet box is designed to support ceiling suspended (paddle) fans weighing more than ______, then the maximum weight to be supported shall be included in the required marking.

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22. If a branch circuit served by 12 AWG conductors is protected by a 15-ampere circuit breaker, what kind of rating does it have?

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23. Lighting systems for fountains, pools, spas, and similar locations must be installed _______ or more horizontally from the nearest water's edge unless Article 680 permits otherwise.

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24. Which of the following shall not be located over the steps of a stairway?

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25. Fixtures wires shall not be smaller than ________ AWG.

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