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In the water heater circuit example in this chapter, the minimum size conductor, if all terminals are rated 75 degrees Celsius or higher, is ____ AWG as the ampacity in NEC Table 310.16 is 85 amperes.


A) 4
B) 8
C) 16
D) 32

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​Describe basic water heater specifications and those of the beauty salon example in this chapter, and explain the role the electrical contractor in this area.

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Water heaters are available for commerci...

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A washer-dryer rated for 4000 VA at 208Y/120 volts single-phase must have a branch-circuit ampacity of at least ____ amperes.


A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 40

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​What steps have been taken to make the computer room example in this chapter compliant with good practice?

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A room in the insurance office is es...

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____ are available in separate units, which can be used to provide protection on any type of sensitive equipment, such as computers and printers .


A) GFCIs
B) Grounders
C) Surge protectors
D) Junction boxes

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In the computer room circuits in the chapter example, three separate neutral conductors are installed to reduce the possibility of a conductor overheating from ____ currents.


A) resistive
B) nonlinear
C) lighting
D) conventional

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Why is surge protection important?

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The surge protection feature of a re...

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Three-phase circuits result in a smaller ____ than if a 1-phase circuit were installed.


A) current
B) circuit
C) conductor
D) ampacity

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A washer-dryer is rated for 4000 VA at 208Y/120 volts single-phase. The overcurrent protective device must be rated at least ____ amperes.


A) 20
B) 25
C) 40
D) 45

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In the computer room example in this chapter, the grounding terminal of each of the special receptacles is connected to a(n) ____.


A) insulated equipment grounding conductor
B) panelboard
C) raceway
D) box

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NEC 422.13 requires that the branch circuit overcurrent device and conductors  for a storage-type electric water heater with a capacity of 120 gallons (450 L) or less must be sized at not less than ____ percent of the rating of the water heater .


A) 80
B) 100
C) 125
D) 150

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Water heaters are available for commercial occupancies in many sizes and voltages, and for both single and ____ supply.


A) 2-phase
B) 3-phase
C) 4-phase
D) 5-phase

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What steps should you take while tabulating materials to ensure the best possible outcome?

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Experience is by far the best teache...

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In the insurance office example in this chapter, the reception area has a(n) ____ to provide a different "look" for the clients.


A) fan system
B) isolated grounding terminal
C) combination lighting system
D) water heater

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In the insurance office example in this chapter, a special raceway is installed in the ____. This raceway provides for both electrical power and communications.


A) ceiling
B) two exterior walls
C) floor
D) luminaires

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The ____ feature of a receptacle provides protection from lightning and other severe electrical surges that may occur in the electrical system.


A) surge protection
B) grounding
C) air terminal
D) EMC

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In the insurance office example in this chapter, a separate, insulated-grounding conductor is installed with the feeder circuit and is connected to the neutral conductor at the service. This grounding system reduces, if not eliminates, the ____ that often is (are) present in the conventional grounding system.


A) neutral conduction
B) electrical glare
C) electromagnetic interference
D) severe electrical surges

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​In the water heater installation example in this chapter, what is the meaning of temperature limiting?

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Temperature limiting means the...

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According to NEC 422.31(B) , having a disconnect switch in sight is required if a(n) ____ is not readily accessible.


A) locking provision
B) ungrounded conductor
C) surge protection receptacle
D) circuit breaker

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When tabulating materials, take special note of long runs of raceway or cable and determine whether ____ is a problem. This can mean an increase in conductor and/or raceway size.


A) ampacity
B) single-phase supply
C) voltage drop
D) wiring

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