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98 Cards in this Set
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An _____ is a type of circle that is elongated in one direction. |
Ellipse |
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The length, width, and height of a feature on a print are defined by the _________. |
Size dimensions |
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______ and ______ are the two basic types of dimensions found on construction prints. |
Size, Location |
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A _________ is a change to the prints or specifications after the bids are set and the project has started. |
Change order |
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Symbols are used on drawings to save the space and to ______________. |
Simplify and standardized notation |
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In the United States, ________ is responsible for the standardization of symbols. |
ANSI |
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The difference between the flow direction arrow for hydraulic prints and pneumatic prints is… |
Hydraulic arrows are darkened in, pneumatic arrows are only outlined. |
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________ is included in the NEC in the form of informal notes. |
Explanatory material. |
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The phrase, “shall not be required”, is a phrase used in the NEC to denote a __________. |
Permissive rule |
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An accessory such as a locknut, bushing, or other part of a wiring system that is intended primarily to perform a mechanical, rather than an electrical function, by definition, is considered to be a _______. |
Fitting |
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The conductors and equipment required or permitted by this Code shall be acceptable only if ________. |
Approved |
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In judging electrical equipment, compliance with international standards is generally not considered mandatory in the _____________. |
Evaluation of equipment |
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_______ when installed in a raceway, is permitted to be a solid conductor. |
10 AWG |
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The NEC indicates that underground conduits are considered to be located in a ____ location. |
Wet |
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Nonmetallic-sheathed cable wiring is generally used in a ____ location. |
Dry |
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______ requirements refer to the minimum and maximum amount of pressure in inch-pounds that can or needs to be applied to the screw terminal on a wiring device to safely and properly secure the conductor to the device terminal. |
Torque |
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Straight-blade and locking-blade wiring devices are generally used in the _____ configuration system. |
NEMA |
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Generally, a minimum rating of _______ is required for a receptacle device. |
15 amperes |
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A non-grounding type receptacle shall be permitted to be replaced with a grounding-type receptacle where supplied through a ______. |
GFCI |
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Receptacles incorporating an isolated grounding conductor connection intended for the reduction of electrical noise (electromagnetic interference) as permitted in NEC 250.146(D) shall be identified by ___________. |
An orange triangle located on the face of the receptacle. |
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_____ or _____ would be the receptacle rating for two or more receptacles connected to a branch circuit rated at 20 amperes. |
15 A or 20 A |
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General use dimmer switches shall be used to control only __________________ unless listed for the control of other loads and installed accordingly. |
Permanently installed incandescent luminaires |
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Unless listed and marked for other than single-circuit use, multi-pole switches are for use only on _______. |
Single circuits |
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Examples of explanatory material include __________________________. |
References to other standards, references to other sections of the NEC and informational notes. |
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_______ is the title of Article 230 in the NEC. |
Services |
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A ______ is defined as the conductors and equipment connecting the serving utility to the wiring system of the premises served. |
Service |
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The maximum demand for a 10-kilowatt household electrical range is ______. |
8 kw |
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Article ____ in Chapter 3 of the NEC covers general requirements of wiring methods. |
300 |
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Raceways installed under metal corrugated roof decking must be supported so that the top of the raceway is ______ from the roof decking. |
1-1/2” |
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The interior raceway on the outside of a building in a wet location is __________. |
Also a wet location |
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Each vented cell of a storage battery shall be equipped with a ________ designed to prevent destruction of the cell due to ignition of gases within the cell by an external speak or flame. |
Flame arrestor |
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A new RV park has 100 RV sites. ____ sites must be served by a 30-ampere, 125-volt receptacle. |
70 |
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An area within a facility that is designated as requiring critical operations power is called a ___________. |
Designated critical operations area |
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An optical fiber cable without current-carrying electrical conductors is defined as a ______ optical fiber cable. |
Composite |
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The kind of conductors does Table C.3(A) of Annex C applies to is _______. |
Compact |
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__________ prevents electrons from being pulled into the nucleus of an atom. |
Centrifugal force |
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The outer ring (shell) of an atom is cannot hold more than __ electrons at any one time. |
8 |
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_______ particle is found in the orbital shells of an atom. |
Electron |
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The only electrons available to participate in electrical current now are those in ________. |
Outer shells |
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There is __ electron contained in the valence (outer) shell of a copper atom. |
1 |
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The chemical process used in electroplating is called _______. |
Electrolysis |
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As the resistance of an incandescent lamp filament is increased, its wattage rating _______. |
Decreases |
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Heat is produced in an electrical circuit due to the amount of ___________. |
Current flowing through the circuit |
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Current flow in electrical components should be traced from _______ to _______. |
Negative, positive |
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The unit of electrical resistance is the ____. |
Ohm |
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A multimeter should away be placed on the ______ scale before taking the voltage reading in a circuit. |
Highest |
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1,000 volts minus 999 volts equals ________. |
1,000 millivolts |
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The least complicated test instrument for identifying if a receptacle is wired properly and energized is a _________. |
Receptacle tester |
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The ________ is a test instrument that is used to test for insulation breakdown. |
Megohmeter |
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It is clear to most people who have worked in the construction trades that a dirty job site is ___________. |
A dangerous job site |
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There are two basic causes of accidents, _______ and _______. |
Unsafe conditions and unsafe acts |
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Leaning a step ladder against a wall to service a lamp ballast is an ________ with respect to ladder usage. |
Unsafe act |
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_______ is not of the fort types of concrete anchors. |
Carbide |
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__________ does not determine the length of an anchor. |
Fixture hole size |
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When fastening a heavy item to brick, what is the most important step? |
Anchor the item to the main structure. |
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_________ is a laser tool that works best when at a distance of 100 feet or more. |
Rotary laser |
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An approved type of pulling rope must be used when pulling conductors in PVC conduit. |
True |
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There are several factors which determine the severity of an electrical shock. The __________ is not necessarily one of those factors. |
Level of wattage contacted |
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The following reactions best describe a current of ___________: extreme pain, respiratory arrest, severe muscular contractions: death is possible. |
100 milliamperes |
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________ or ________ should be used to temporarily splice two ropes of different diameters. |
Single, double sheet bend |
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When signaling a France operator, you should make everyone else in the area is ________ before signaling to lift. |
Clear of the load |
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______ is the best electrical conductor. |
Silver |
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Conductors installed in wet locations require insulation that protects the conductors from ______________. |
Continuous exposure to moisture |
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The _______ is the unit of area used to measure the cross sectional area of wire. |
Circular mil |
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Convert the following value: 40 mA = _______ |
40,000 microamps |
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Convert the following value: 212 mA = ______ |
0.212 amps |
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The square meter is a unit of measurement of _____. |
Area |
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The meter is a unit of measure of _____. |
Length |
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The adoption of the _____ system will allow American made products to be immediately and openly received on all world markets without the “units-of-measure” barriers they face today. |
Metric |
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A ______ penetration only passes through one side of a fire-resistive wall assembly. |
Membrane |
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An alcohol and drug abuse center would be classified as a Group ________ classification. |
I Institutional |
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_________ would be classified as an emergency power load. |
Elevator car lighting |
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The purpose of a low-voltage bracket is… |
To aid in maintaining proper cable bend radius. To connect flexible raceways and to mount low voltage plates to. |
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A _______ is not connected to a residential structured cabling system. |
Doorbell |
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____ is not a type of optical fiber raceway. |
PLTC |
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_____ is currently working on a tag that would be acceptable for identifying a cable intended for future use. |
NECA |
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In a residential installation, a minimum future proofing scheme would be a ___________. |
2” raceway from the distribution box to the attic |
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A ________ is not one of the features of a concrete pour, non-metallic floor box. |
Built-in divider |
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A beam clamp would be used with ______, ______, and ______. |
Hangers, bridle rings, drop rods |
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________ is used for drilling holes through masonry material. |
Star drill |
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_______ or _______ is the safest type of wrench to use for breaking frozen fasteners. |
Box end, socket wrench |
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It is clear to most people who have worked in the construction trades that a dirty job site is a __________. |
Dangerous job site |
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__________ is a good, safe procedure when cutting and threading conduit. |
Remove rings and other jewelry |
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________ is considered an unsafe condition in the electrical trades. |
Painted wooden ladder |
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There are four types of fasteners; ________ is not one of them. |
Carbide |
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When fastening a heavy item to brick, ___________ is the most important step. |
Anchor the item to the main structure |
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The diameter of the hole in the base material when installing a masonry fastener is the most important thing. |
True. |
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Electricity has long been recognized as a ______ workplace hazard, exposing employees to electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires, and explosions. |
Serious |
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The following reactions best describe a current of _________: extreme pain, respiratory arrest, severe muscular contractions, death is possible. |
100 milliamperes |
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_______ is not a common physical reaction from an electrical shock. |
Bleeding |
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The best method of stripping conductors for splices or terminations is use an __________. |
Appropriate stripping tool |
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There are no shortcuts to knowledge. For the successful completion of this program, requires grasping a tremendous amount of knowledge. |
Okay |
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There are no shortcuts to knowledge. For the successful completion of this program, requires grasping a tremendous amount of knowledge. |
Okay |
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This apprenticeship program is designed to mold you into a competent, qualified craftsman with a well-shaped and defined ______, knowledge and attitude. |
Skills |
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The foundation of what was to become the IBEW was formed in ____ in the city of St. Louis. |
1890 |
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The role of a NECA Chapter Manager is to ___________________. |
Act as a liaison between NECA Contractors and the Local Union. |
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You report an incidence of sexual harassment _________. |
Immediately |
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__________ on the job is a major reason that job tasks cannot be performed in a timely manner. |
Absenteeism |