Deck 1: General

Question 1

Paint used on electrical enclosures functions as a conductor.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

In its simplest form, ____ completes a path through which fault current can flow.

A) bonding
B) grounding
C) bending
D) shunting

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Electrical systems that are ____ must be connected to the earth in a way that will (1) limit the voltage imposed by lightning, line surges, or unintentional contact with higher-voltage lines and (2) stabilize the voltage of the system to the earth during normal operations.

A) cycled
B) shunted
C) grounded
D) bonded

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The purpose of connecting non-current-carrying conductive materials to earth is to limit the ____ on these materials.

A) interference
B) maximum amperage
C) resistivity
D) voltage to ground

Question 5

The NEC is generally written in "____________________ style," stating how an installation must be made, rather than "performance style," stating general goals to be achieved.

Question 6

Bonding must be accomplished around conduit connections whenever the fault-current return path is suspect, as well as when specifically required by NEC .

Question 7

The ____ of an article tells us what is contained in an article.

A) definitions
B) scope
C) requirements
D) discussion

Question 8

Some manufacturers of data processing equipment refer to a conduit or branch-circuit as a(n) "____________________," because of the electrical interference or noise that travels on this path.

Question 9

The electrical system is generally considered to be the source of electrical energy.

Question 10

____ current occurs when the system neutral is grounded improperly downstream from the service equipment.

A) Positive
B) Negative
C) Phased
D) Objectionable