Electrical Flashcards
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What is the demand factor allowed for the first 3,000 VA of general lighting load in a dwelling?
Answer: 100%
NEC Table 220.42 applies 100% to the first 3,000 VA of dwelling general lighting load.
Which type of conduit is NOT permitted to be used as an equipment grounding conductor by itself?
Answer: Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit (LFNC)
LFNC is nonmetallic and cannot serve as an equipment grounding conductor; a separate EGC is required.
What is the maximum length of a flexible cord used to supply a fixed appliance through a receptacle?
Answer: No fixed maximum but must be suitable
NEC 400.10 permits flexible cords where allowed, but they must be suitable and not concealed; no single universal maximum applies generically.
In Table 310.16, what is the ampacity of 1/0 AWG copper THHN at 90°C?
Answer: 170 amps
Per NEC Table 310.16, 1/0 AWG copper at 90°C is rated 170 amps.
What is the maximum standard overcurrent device rating that may protect a 6 AWG copper conductor at 75°C?
Answer: 65 amps
6 AWG copper at 75°C is rated 65 amps, the maximum protection per Table 310.16 before applying the next-size-up rule.
A receptacle installed in a bathroom of a dwelling must be supplied by a branch circuit of what minimum rating?
Answer: 20 amps
NEC 210.11(C)(3) requires at least one 20-amp branch circuit for bathroom receptacles.
Which NEC article specifically covers swimming pools, fountains, and similar installations?
Answer: Article 680
NEC Article 680 governs swimming pools, spas, fountains, and related installations.