Duplicate of Conductors and Cables

What is the standard system of wire sizes in the United States?

• KCMIL

• AWG

• MCM

• None of the Above

What is the largest wire size shown?

• 2/0 AWG

• 50 AWG

• 2 AWG

• 4/0 AWG

What is the purpose of stranding conductors?

• durability

• cost

• flexibility

• size

What is NOT a color of wire in a 5 conductor cable?

• Blue

• Orange

• Yellow

• Black

What is NOT allowed to be used as a color of a Grounding Conductor in a cable?

• Bare

• Green w/ Yellow Stripe

• White

• Green

What code article references the ampacities of conductors in a raceway?

• 310.15 (B)(3)(a)

• 310.15 (B)(21)

• 310.15 (B)(16)

• 310.15 (B)(17)

What is the largest factor in selecting fixture wires to be used?

• Length

• Voltage Drop

• Temperature

• Amperage

What is not shown on cable markings?

• Wire Size

• Voltage Rating

• Prohibited Use

• Number of Conductors

What characteristic does NMC cable have that NM cable does not have?

• Can be used in concealed work

• Can only be used in Dry Locations

• Can be used in Damp Locations

• Can be only used for 1 family dwellings

What is UF cable suitable for that NMC cable is not?

• Concealed Locations

• Dry Locations

• Damp Locations

• Direct Burial