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IEC YEAR 1 FINAL EXAM STUDY WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2024 LATEST UPDATE.
What is the result if the neutral wire becomes open on a multiwire circuit having unequal loads?a.The load of higher resistance would overheat and probably be damaged.b.The load of lesser resistance would overheat and probably be damaged.c.No effect until one load is turned off or opens.d.No effect.a.The load of higher resistance would overheat and probably be damaged.Circuits 7 and 9 share a neutral. This is a multiwire branch circuit. If Ckt. 7 is drawing 13 amps and Ckt. 9 is drawing 16 amps, how much current is flowing in the neutral?
a.3 b.13 c.29 d.16
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The Code reference that specifies the type of disconnecting means (circuit breaker for example) that can be used on a multiwire branch circuit that feeds devices mounted on the same yoke [a stack switch or a duplex receptacle for 1 / 3
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example] is ___.Note: Select N/A (not applicable) if there is not an NEC®
requirement.
a.Article 100 b.240.15(B)(1) c.404.8(A) d.N/A
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Voltmeters are connected in ___ with the load when used to measure voltage across a load in a circuit.Parallel The neutral has been removed from the neutral bar in the circuit shown in Figure
128.407. Lamp 3 is connected in ___ with Lamps 1 and 2.
Series (3 wire parallel circuits turn to series when the neutral is disconnected from the neutral bar) What is the minimum number of receptacles required in an unfinished basement?
a.2 b.4 c.1 d.0
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The overall diameter (including insulation) of a 250 kcmil THHN/THWN copper conductor is ___ inches?
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a..082 b..397 c..765 d..711 e..575
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NEC Chapter 9 Table 5 pg 701 What part of the NEC® is a reference for calculating conduit fill where all conductors are the same size?
a.Article 100 b.Table 310.15(B)(16) c.Annex C d.Table 314.16(A)
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What is the minimum trade size Schedule 80 PVC required to contain four 8 AWG THHN/THWN copper conductors?
a.1 b.3/4 c.11/4 d.11/2 e.none of these
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NEC Annex C
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