Code Quiz: Transformer Disconnecting Means
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When installing a transformer (such as a 75kVA unit), the disconnecting means for this piece of equipment shall be _________, and the location of the disconnecting means shall be ______ marked on the transformer.
A. approved / properly
B. lockable / field
C. suitable / suitability
D. lockable / factory
Answer: B
Code Quiz: Instrumentation Tray Cable
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Type ITC cables (instrumentation tray cable) shall not be installed with power, lighting, or Class 1 circuits that are not power limited, or non-power-limited circuits, except ___________ .
A. where terminated within equipment or junction boxes and separations are maintained by insulating barriers or other means.
B. where a metallic sheath or armor is applied over the nonmetallic sheath of the Type ITC cable.
C. as permitted by B or C.
Answer: C
Code Quiz: Securing Requirements for MC Cable
Q. When installing a manufactured wiring system, which uses a 4-conductor 10 AWG MC cable, what are the securing requirements for this type of cable?
A. At intervals not to exceed 6 ft, and within 12 in of every box, cabinet, fitting, or other cable termination.
B. At intervals not to exceed 1.8 m, and within 300 mm of every box, cabinet, fitting, or other cable termination.
Code Quiz: Small Wind Systems Voltage Level
Q. Exposed non-current-carrying metal parts of small wind electric systems, such as towers, turbine nacelles, other equipment, and conductor enclosures shall be connected to an equipment grounding conductor [in accordance with 250.134 or 250.136(A)] at what voltage level?
A. All voltage levels
B. 50V or more
C. 600V or more
D. 1,000V or more
Answer: A
Code Quiz: Small Wind Systems
When grounding small wind electric systems, what is the minimum size equipment grounding conductor required to ground the guy wires that support the turbine tower?
Code Quiz: Outdoor Luminaire Location
When installing outdoor luminaires, you must place the fixtures below all energized conductors, transformers, or other electric utilization equipment, unless _________ .
Code Quiz
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Q. Where a building exceeds _______ stories, or ____ ft or more in height, overhead lines shall be arranged, where practicable to, so that a clear space (or zone) at least 6 ft wide will be left either adjacent to the buildings, or beginning not over 8 ft from them to facilitate the raising of ladders when necessary for fire fighting. Note: This relates to conductors operating at 600V or less nominal.
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Q. When are conductors permitted to be terminated based on the 90°C temperature rating and ampacity as given in Table 310.60(C)(67) through Table 310.60(C)(86)?
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Where in the NEC does it state, "completed wiring installations shall be free from short circuits, ground faults, or any connections to ground other than as required or permitted elsewhere in the Code?”
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In a Class I Division 2 location, when is it permissible to omit the normally required bonding jumper (of the wire type in compliance with 250.102) for liquidtight flexible metal conduit?
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Thermal insulation shall not be installed above a recessed luminaire or with 3 inches of the recessed luminaires' enclosure, wiring compartment, ballast, transformer, LED driver, or power supply, unless the luminaire is identified as ______ ?
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Which of the following ballasts are required to have thermal protection?
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In general, without exception, the main disconnecting means for an electrically driven or controlled irrigation machine shall meet which of the following requirements?
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Where more than three current-carrying conductors are installed within a raceway for electrically driven or controlled irrigation machines, the signal and control conductors of the raceway or cable shall ________.
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When installing loudspeakers in fire resistant-rated partitions, walls, and ceilings, the loudspeakers shall be ________.
