EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
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ISBN: 9781337516549
Author: Simmons
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 6, Problem 12R
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Find the two types of receptacles that are permitted to replace a defective receptacle in an older home where no equipment grounding means exists in the box.
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QUESTION 8
Enclosures that are not over 100 cubic inches in size and which have two conduits supported within three feet on either side of the enclosure and the enclosure does not contain devices or support fixtures shall not be required to have the enclosure supported if the conduits are _____.
a
installed with locknuts inside and outside enclosure
b
shoulders of fittings outside and locknuts inside the box
c
rigid nonmetallic conduits
d
threaded into hubs identified for the purpose
QUESTION 9
When a ground wire is connected to an interior gas piping system and the underground portion of the gas pipe into the building is plastic, which of the following is (or are) true?
a
A.This would be approved by code as the gas pipe is only being bonded to the electrical system.
b
B.This installation would be approved by code, as the gas pipe is not a grounding electrode.
c
C.Both A and B
d
D.Neither A nor B
A means shall be provided in each metal box over 100 cubic inches for the connection of an equipment grounding conductor. The means shall be permitted to be ______.
a tapped hole
the cover screw
III. a screw used to mount the box
(a.) I only (c.) I & II only (b.) II only (d.) I, II or III
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EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
Ch. 6 - Explain the operation of a ground-fault circuit...Ch. 6 - Prob. 2RCh. 6 - Where must GFCI receptacles be installed in...Ch. 6 - Prob. 4RCh. 6 - Prob. 5RCh. 6 - A homeowner calls in an electrical contractor to...Ch. 6 - Prob. 7RCh. 6 - Extremely long circuit runs connected to a GFCI...Ch. 6 - If a person comes in contact with the hot and...Ch. 6 - What might happen if the line and load connections...
Ch. 6 - Is a GFCI receptacle permitted be installed as a...Ch. 6 - Prob. 12RCh. 6 - Prob. 13RCh. 6 - Prob. 14RCh. 6 - Prob. 15RCh. 6 - Construction sites can be dangerous because of the...Ch. 6 - Prob. 17RCh. 6 - Prob. 18RCh. 6 - The term SPD is becoming quite common. What do the...Ch. 6 - Transients (surges) on a line can cause spikes or...Ch. 6 - Prob. 21RCh. 6 - Prob. 22RCh. 6 - Some line transients are not damaging to...Ch. 6 - Briefly explain the operation of an immersion...Ch. 6 - What range of leakage current must trip an IDCI?Ch. 6 - Prob. 26RCh. 6 - Other than for a few exceptions, the NEC requires...Ch. 6 - In an old house, an existing nongrounding...Ch. 6 - Prob. 29RCh. 6 - NEC 210.12(A) requires AFCI protection for the...Ch. 6 - When installing GFCI and AFCI circuit breakers in...Ch. 6 - Prob. 32RCh. 6 - Prob. 33RCh. 6 - A switch that is located inside a bedroom for an...Ch. 6 - Which of the following installations for a kitchen...Ch. 6 - The receptacle outlets in the garage are required...Ch. 6 - Two 125-volt receptacles on a 20-ampere, 120-volt...Ch. 6 - Prob. 38R
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