Question 1

Name at least four kinds of lighting switches.

Accepted Answer

Lighting switches include single-pole, three-way, four-way, double-pole, pilot light, dimmer, snap, push, rocker, rotary, and slider.

Question 2

Receptacles have several screw terminals for the attachment of circuit conductors. Match the following screws with their intended conductor.
-Brass-colored screw

Accepted Answer

A) Equipment grounding conductor 
B) Hot (phase) conductor 
C) Grounded (white) conductor 
A) Equipment grounding conductor 
B) Hot (phase) conductor 
C) Grounded (white) conductor B

Question 3

Specify the maximum overcurrent protection permitted for following the circuit conductor sizes:
-10 AWG copper

Accepted Answer

A) 15 amperes 
B) 20 amperes 
C) 30 amperes 
A) 15 amperes 
B) 20 amperes 
C) 30 amperes C

Question 4

On isolated ground receptacles, the metal yoke ____ integrally bonded to the equipment grounding terminal of the receptacle.

Accepted Answer

A)  is 
B)  is not 
A)  is 
B)  is not

Question 5

Alternating current, general-use snap switches are UL-listed to control motors rated up to ____ horsepower.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/2 
B)  3/4 
C)  2 
D)  as marked on the switch 
A)  1/2 
B)  3/4 
C)  2 
D)  as marked on the switch

Question 6

When receptacles or switches have No. 6-32 screws secured to them with small pieces of cardboard, these pieces of cardboard must be ____ when the wiring device is installed in a metal outlet box.

Accepted Answer

A)  left in place 
B)  removed 
C)  replaced with metal lock washers 
D)  none of these 
A)  left in place 
B)  removed 
C)  replaced with metal lock washers 
D)  none of these

Question 7

When is a reidentified white conductor NOT permitted?

Accepted Answer

A reidentified white conductor

Question 8

When using individual conductors in raceway, which insulation color is NOT permitted for the grounded conductor (neutral)?

Accepted Answer

A)  gray 
B)  white 
C)  green with three white stripes 
A)  gray 
B)  white 
C)  green with three white stripes

Question 9

A 4-way switch does not have "ON" and "OFF" markings. Four-way switches are connected to the "____________________" between two 3-way switches. One 3-way switch is fed by the ____________________; the other 3-way switch is connected to the load.

Accepted Answer

travelers

Question 10

All 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles in a dwelling are required to be ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tamper resistant 
B)  AFCI protected 
C)  GFCI protected 
D)  weather resistant 
A)  tamper resistant 
B)  AFCI protected 
C)  GFCI protected 
D)  weather resistant

Question 11

Screwless push-in terminals (i.e., back wiring holes) on receptacles are listed only for use with what type of branch-circuit conductor?

Accepted Answer

These terminals are

Question 12

Snap switches with nonmetallic yokes (straps) have a terminal for the equipment grounding conductor. Using this type of switch provides a means for grounding ____ faceplates when nonmetallic boxes are used.

Accepted Answer

A)  oversize (goof) 
B)  metal 
C)  nonmetallic 
D)  recessed 
A)  oversize (goof) 
B)  metal 
C)  nonmetallic 
D)  recessed

Question 13

The long slot on a 15-ampere, 125-volt, receptacle is the ____ conductor.

Accepted Answer

A)  grounded 
B)  phase "hot" 
C)  equipment-grounding 
D)  traveler 
A)  grounded 
B)  phase "hot" 
C)  equipment-grounding 
D)  traveler

Question 14

The conductors that run between a switched outlet and the switch controlling the outlet are called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The conductors that run between a switched...

Question 15

Match the following switch types with the correct number of terminals for each.
-Four-way switch

Accepted Answer

A) Two terminals 
B) Four terminals 
C) Three terminals 
A) Two terminals 
B) Four terminals 
C) Three terminals

Question 16

"T"-rated snap switches are intended for what application?

Accepted Answer

These switches are intented fo

Question 17

The common point on a wye-connected polyphase system or the mid-point on a single phase system is the _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The common point on a wye-connected polyphase...

Question 18

Match the following switch types with the correct number of terminals for each.
-Single-pole switch

Accepted Answer

A) Two terminals 
B) Four terminals 
C) Three terminals 
A) Two terminals 
B) Four terminals 
C) Three terminals

Question 19

To avoid inductive heating in metallic raceways, the NEC requires that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  all circuit conductors be run in the same raceway 
B)  the grounded (neutral) conductor be oversized 
C)  the equipment grounding conductor be bonded to the raceway 
D)  none of these 
A)  all circuit conductors be run in the same raceway 
B)  the grounded (neutral) conductor be oversized 
C)  the equipment grounding conductor be bonded to the raceway 
D)  none of these

Question 20

Describe what NEC 250.148 requires to maintain the continuity of the equipment grounding path.

Accepted Answer

When more than one equipment grounding c

Exam 5: Conductor Identification, Switch Control of Lighting Circuits, Bondinggrounding of Wiring Devices, Induction Heating

Name at least four kinds of lighting switches.

Receptacles have several screw terminals for the attachment of circuit conductors. Match the following screws with their intended conductor. -Brass-colored screw

Specify the maximum overcurrent protection permitted for following the circuit conductor sizes: -10 AWG copper

On isolated ground receptacles, the metal yoke ____ integrally bonded to the equipment grounding terminal of the receptacle.

Alternating current, general-use snap switches are UL-listed to control motors rated up to ____ horsepower.

When receptacles or switches have No. 6-32 screws secured to them with small pieces of cardboard, these pieces of cardboard must be ____ when the wiring device is installed in a metal outlet box.

When is a reidentified white conductor NOT permitted?

When using individual conductors in raceway, which insulation color is NOT permitted for the grounded conductor (neutral)?

A 4-way switch does not have "ON" and "OFF" markings. Four-way switches are connected to the "____________________" between two 3-way switches. One 3-way switch is fed by the ____________________; the other 3-way switch is connected to the load.

All 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles in a dwelling are required to be ____.

Screwless push-in terminals (i.e., back wiring holes) on receptacles are listed only for use with what type of branch-circuit conductor?

Snap switches with nonmetallic yokes (straps) have a terminal for the equipment grounding conductor. Using this type of switch provides a means for grounding ____ faceplates when nonmetallic boxes are used.

The long slot on a 15-ampere, 125-volt, receptacle is the ____ conductor.

The conductors that run between a switched outlet and the switch controlling the outlet are called a(n) ____________________.

Match the following switch types with the correct number of terminals for each. -Four-way switch

"T"-rated snap switches are intended for what application?

The common point on a wye-connected polyphase system or the mid-point on a single phase system is the _________________________.

Match the following switch types with the correct number of terminals for each. -Single-pole switch

To avoid inductive heating in metallic raceways, the NEC requires that ____.

Describe what NEC 250.148 requires to maintain the continuity of the equipment grounding path.

General Information for Electrical Installations

Electrical Symbols and Outlets

Determining the Required Number of Branch Circuits, Lighting Outlets, Receptacle Outlets

Conductor Sizes and Types, Wiring Methods, Wire Connections, Voltage Drop, Neutral Conductor Sizing for Services

Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters, Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters, Surge Protective Devices, Immersion Detection Circuit Interrupters, and Appliance Leakage Current Interrupters

Luminaires, Ballasts, and Lamps

Lighting Branch Circuit for the Front Bedroom

Lighting Branch Circuit for the Master Bedroom

Lighting Branch Circuitbathrooms, Hallway

Lighting Branch Circuit-Front Entry, Porch, Post-Light, Underground Wiring

Lighting Branch Circuit and Small-Appliance Circuits for the Kitchen

Lighting Branch Circuit for the Living Room

Lighting Branch Circuit for the Studybedroom

Dryer Outlet, Lighting and Receptacle Circuits for the Laundry, Powder Room, Rear Entry Hall, and Attic

Branch Circuits for the Garage and Outdoors

Recreation Room

Lighting Branch Circuit, Receptacle Circuits for Workshop

Special-Purpose Outletswater Pump, Water Heater

Special-Purpose Outlets for Ranges, Counter-Mounted Cooking Unit G, and Wall-Mounted Oven F

Special-Purpose Outletsfood Waste Disposer, Dishwasher

Special-Purpose Outlets for the Bathroom Ceiling Heatventlights K J, the Attic Fan L, and the Hydromassage Tub a

Special-Purpose Outletselectric Heating, Air Conditioning

Gas and Oil Central Heating Systems

Television, Telephone, and Low-Voltage Signal Systems

Smoke, Heat, and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, and Security Systems

Service-Entrance Equipment

Overcurrent Protectionfuses and Circuit Breakers

Service-Entrance Calculations

Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Hydromassage Baths

Wiring for the Future: Home Automation Systems

Standby Power Systems

Residential Utility-Interactive Photovoltaic Systems

Filters

A 4-way switch does not have "ON" and "OFF" markings. Four-way switches are connected to the "" between two 3-way switches. One 3-way switch is fed by the ; the other 3-way switch is connected to the load.