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Electrical Engineering
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03/08/2012

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Term
The ___ establishes a set of rules, regulations, and criteria for the installation of electrical equipment.
Definition
(NEC)National Electric code
Term
T or F Although the nec has no legal basis, it is often made mandatory under local or state rulings. in such cases it becomes a legal document.
Definition
True
Term
U.L.
Definition
Underwriters Labatories
Term
E.T.L
Definition
Intertek Testing Services NA (Formely ETL)
Term
S.A.
Definition
Canadian Standards Association
Term
What does O.S.H.A Stand for?
Definition
Occupational Safety and health Administration
Term
T or F O.S.H.A Safety regulation are often more detailed then those of the NEC and may supersede the code rulings.
Definition
True
Term
All persons involved in the electrical trade should become familiar with O.S.H.A electrical standards. List the eight areas to which these standards apply
Definition
1. Hazardous locations 2. Wiring methodes, Components and Equipment 3. Special Systems 4. Specific purpose equipment 5. Wiring design and protection 6. Electrical utilization system 7.Definitions 8. General requirements
Term
Conductors for carrying electricity are commonly called
Definition
Wiring
Term
List four items included in a wiring system
Definition
1. The wire 2. Insulating cover 3. Protective cover 4.Connectors that fasten it to an electrical box
Term
Regardless of the wiring system chosen or required, it is important to have a continuous _____ throughout every part of the system and every circuit.
Definition
Ground
Term
List seven factors that determine which type of wiring system will be selected.
Definition
1. Type of dwelling (Style) 2. Materiel's and type of construction used ( such as log, concrete, post beam, or platform 3. surrounding of dwelling ( hot, cold, wet or dry) 4.Cost of electrical materiel's 5.Building code requirements 6. preference of owner 7. contractors Preference
Term
A(n) ____ is an arrangement of two or more conductors in a protective covering and is assembled by the manufacturer.
Definition
Cable
Term
____ is a manufactured assembly of conductors and ribbed flexible metal tubing.
Definition
Armored cable
Term
T or F Armored cable is often used in commercial garages, elevator's, and theaters.
Definition
False
Term
T or F A(n) is a red, split, plastic sleeve placed between the wires and the rough edge of a armor in a ac.
Definition
True
Term
Which type of nonmetallic sheathed cable may be used only in dry locations A. NM B. NMC C. UF D. USE
Definition
A. NM
Term
___ cable is used to bring power from the utility pole to the customer's building.
Definition
(SE) Service Entrance Cable
Term
A typical installation of underground feeder a branch-Circuit cable would be a branch from the main service panel to a___ A.Transformer B. Detached Garage C. Swimming pool pump D. All the above
Definition
B. Detached Garage
Term
____ are protective coverings installed on site and used to contain wires.
Definition
Conduit
Term
_____ is connected length-to-length or to electrical boxes with suitable pressure compression or setscrew fittings.
Definition
(EMT) Electrical Metallic Tubing
Term
_____ Bends are those made on the construction site.
Definition
Field bend
Term
List four typical bends.
Definition
1.Back to back bend 2. Offset bend 3. Stub bend 4. Saddle bend
Term
The N.E.C. specifies the ____ of conduit bends.
Definition
Minimum Radius
Term
Explain when an offset bend would be used
Definition
An offset bend is used to route the conduit over an obstruction
Term
Explain the difference between a saddle bend and an offset bend
Definition
A saddle bend is made to level over an obstruction. On and the offset bend just route over the obstruction
Term
If an offset bend is going to occur before the obstruction, the amount of ____ must be considered
Definition
Shrink
Term
T or F When making the saddle bend, the 45 Degree center bend is always made first
Definition
True
Term
Electrical nonmetallic tubing (ENT) is ____ A. lightweight and flexible B.for voltage exceeding 600 V C. used for supportive means D. used for direct burial applications
Definition
A. Lightweight bleiand flex
Term
____ is galvanized and somewhat similar to water pipe.
Definition
(RMC)Rigid Metal Conduit
Term
Which of the following conductors systems is cut, threaded, and reamed before it is installed? A. EMT or thin-wall conduit B. nonmetallic sheathed cable C. Rigid metal conduit D. Flexible metal conduit
Definition
C. Rigid Metal Conduit
Term
Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC)___ A. Can be used to support fixtures B. can be used in hazardous locations were physical damage is likely C. is corrosion-proof
Definition
C Is corrosion-proof
Term
T or F Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC) can be bent by hand when it is worm enough.
Definition
True
Term
True or False Intermediate metal conduit,(IMC) is permitted for use in all atmospheric conditions and in all types of occupancies.
Definition
True
Term
True or False Flexible metal conduit,or Greenfield, can be used outdoors in wet conditions.
Definition
False
Term
Explain why Greenfield is frequently used with EMT or Rigid conduit.
Definition
It is sub stained were bends are needed. Instead of making complicated bends and angles in EMT
Term
Because of its extreme flexibility, ____ can be used to connect machinery that is portable or may vibrate during normal operation.
Definition
(LFMC) liquid tight flexible metal conduit
Term
T or F surface-mount raceways is useful in existing facilities when appearance is important and new wiring cannot be pulled through walls
Definition
True
Term
When rigid conduit is cut, it is important that it be______ to remove any sharp burrs that could damage wires during wire installation
Definition
reamed
Term
A ____ must be added to rigid conduit to protect the wires that are pulled.
Definition
Bushings
Term
Intermediate metal conduit is commonly solid in which of the following lengths A. 3' B. 6' C 8' D. 10' E. 12'
Definition
D. 10'
Term
A _____ bend is used when the conduit has to turn 90 degrees
Definition
Stub
Term
L.F.M.C stands for
Definition
Liquid tight flexible metal conduit
Term
Armored cable is known as AC and ____
Definition
BX
Term
List three places where armored cable cannot be used.
Definition
Commercial Garages, 2. Hoist-ways Elevators, or cairns. 3 Theaters or motion pictures studios
Term
T or F? Electrical metallic tubing cannot be used as an equipment ground.
Definition
True
Term
Which article of the N.E.C outlines rules regarding metal conduit?
Definition
(Section 344.46)
Term
The following are types of nonmetallic sheathed cable NM, NMC, NMS, Where is each used
Definition
NM Normally dry, NMC Moist damp or corrosive, NMS Normally dry
Term
Which article of the NEC outlines rules regarding rigid nonmetallic conduit.
Definition
Section 300.14
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