Deck 6: Equipment Grounding and Equipment Grounding Conductors

Question 1

If the combined length of flexible metal conduit and flexible metallic tubing and liquidtight flexible metal conduit in the same ground return path does not exceed ____, it is recognized as an equipment grounding conductor.

A) 2 feet
B) 4 feet
C) 6 feet
D) 8 feet

Answer 1

C

Question 2

In residential occupancies, stationary and fixed motor-operated tools are not required to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Type MC cable is manufactured in three broad types: interlocked metal tape, smooth tube, and ____________________.

Answer 3

corrugated tube

Question 4

Additional insulated grounding conductors have either a ____ stripe, surface marking, or both to indicate that they are additional equipment or isolated grounding conductors.

A) red
B) blue
C) yellow
D) black

Question 5

The termination temperature for a conductor is usually ____.

A) 50°C
B) 75°C
C) 100°C
D) 105°C

Question 6

What color is used for the identification of wiring device terminals?

A) red
B) blue
C) orange
D) green

Question 7

First-break, last-make of the equipment grounding conductor is not required where interlocked equipment, plugs, receptacles, and connectors prevent energization without grounding continuity.

Question 8

Exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts are capable of carrying current if accidentally energized.

Question 9

For the 25-ft (7.5-m) tap rule, the ____________________ of the smaller conductors must be not less than one-third of the rating of the upstream overcurrent protective device.

Question 10

____ connectors are intended for use only with cable employing corrugated copper tube.

A) Bronze
B) Aluminum
C) Metal-clad
D) Steel