PEC 2 & 3

A reliable conductor used to ensure the required conductivity between metal parts which are to be electrically connected is called which of the following:

• Connector

• Bonding jumper

• Insulated conductor

• Branch connector

The current measured in amperes which a conductor can carry continuously under standard conditions without exceeding the conductor's maximum temperature rating is called:

• Maximum current

• Conductor current

• Ampacity

• Convection amps

Limiting the total quantity of circuits in any given enclosure does which of the following:

• Minimizes the effects of a short circuit in one circuit

• Eliminates over-expansion in the future

• Provides easy access to qualified workers

• Provides a standard for the Authority Having Jurisdiction

Items in the Code that identify actions that are specifically required or prohibited are considered which of the following:

• Permissive rules

• Mandatory rules

• Guidelines for examination of installation

• Permitted use

Two or more ungrounded conductors with equal voltage running between them and a grounded conductor is considered which of the following:

• Control circuit

• Feeder

• Branch circuit

• Loop feed

A device that de-energizes a circuit or a portion of a circuit within an established time frame when a current to ground exceeds the values determined for a Class A device is which of the following:

• Circuit breaker

• Fuse

• Ground-fault interrupter

• Voltage regulator switch

A device that protects a motor against overheating and is an integral part of that motor is considered which of the following:

• Integral fuse

• Ground-fault protector

• Thermal protector

• Shunt trip switch

An assembly of two or more single-pole fuses is which of the following:

• Multiple fuse

• Multi-tap connector

• Switching device

• Panel-board

A continuous load is one in which one of the following types of current is expected to run non-stop for three hours or more:

• Continuous

• Normal

• Maximum

• Limited

A branch circuit where two or more ungrounded conductors, with a potential difference between them, and a grounded conductor with equal potential difference between it and each ungrounded conductor is referred to as which of the following:

• Continuous loop feed system

• Multi-wire

• General purpose circuit

• Regulated branch circuit