Electrical Conduits Quiz

What is the purpose of electrical conduit?

• To provide a route for running wires

• To provide a route for gas supply

• To protect against fire hazards

• To provide a means for water supply

Which type of electrical conduit is commonly used in commercial and industrial applications and is available in 10 feet and 20 feet lengths?

• Intermediate metal conduit (IMC)

• Flexible Metallic Conduit

• Aluminum Electrical Conduits

• Rigid Steel Conduit (RSC)

What is the main advantage of using Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) in residential construction?

• It is suitable for outdoor exposure

• It provides exterior corrosion resistance surface

• It is the heaviest-weight conduit available

• It is cheaper than other types of conduit

Which type of electrical conduit is recommended for use in wet or damp locations and can be used for direct burial and concrete embedded installations?

• Electrical Non-Metallic Tubing

• Liquid-tight Flexible Metal Electrical Conduit

• Flexible Metallic Conduit

• Rigid Metal Conduit

What is the main advantage of using PVC conduit?

• It has a low thermal coefficient of expansion

• It is the heaviest conduit material

• It is the most affordable type of conduit

• It is conductive and does not require grounding

Which type of electrical conduit is made of a thin-walled corrugated tubing, moisture-resistant, and flame retardant?

• Aluminum Electrical Conduits

• Liquid-tight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit

• Flexible Metallic Conduit

• Rigid Non-Metallic Tubing

What is the purpose of a raceway in electrical wiring?

• To provide a means for water supply

• To protect against fire hazards

• To provide a route for gas supply

• To protect wires and cables from physical threats

Which type of electrical conduit is designed specifically to protect insulated electrical conductors and cables and weighs about a third less than a similar metal conduit?

• Rigid Steel Conduit (RSC)

• Flexible Metallic Conduit

• Intermediate metal conduit (IMC)

• Aluminum Electrical Conduits

What is the main advantage of using Aluminum Electrical Conduits?

• It is the most affordable type of conduit

• It is conductive and does not require grounding

• It is used to prevent corrosion in areas with large amounts of water

• It is recommended for use in wet or damp locations

Which type of electrical conduit is recommended for the installation of approved conductors with a nominal rating of 600 Volts or less for non-hazardous locations?

• Liquid-tight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit

• Polyvinyl Chloride

• Electrical Non-Metallic Tubing

• Liquid-tight Flexible Metal Electrical Conduit