A cable assembly's ____ conductor can be used as a switch loop (leg) in single-pole, three-way, and four-way switch installations, even though it is an ungrounded (hot) conductor.

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In electrical wiring, the white or gray conductor can be used as a switch loop (leg) in switch installations, even though it is typically a neutral wire. When used as a hot conductor, it must be re-identified with a different color, such as black or red, to indicate its use as an ungrounded conductor.

A Cable Assembly's ____ Conductor Can Be Used as a Switch