Chapter 24
True or False - Two elevations may be drawn on the same sheet.
True
The _____ riser height is 7-3/4".
a) minimum
b) maximum
c) average
d) none of these
Maximum
A stove that has a metal-coated ceramic chamber with a honeycomb design is a _____ stove.
a) circulating
b) radiant
c) catalytic
d) pellet
Catalytic
A(n) _____ switch allows a fixture to be turned on and off from two different locations.
a) single-pole
b) double-pole
c) dimmer
d) three-way
Three-way
True or False - When drawing an electrical plan using CADD, specific notes should be placed on their own layer.
True
True or False - The prime considerations in stair design should be appearance and location.
Which of these statements about a single-face fireplace is false?
a) It is the most common type.
b) It is the least difficult type to construct.
c) It usually functions better than other types of fireplaces.
d) It is also known as a projecting corner fireplace.
It is also known as a projecting corner fireplace.
Most electrical appliances are rated in what units?
a) Ohms
b) Volts
c) Amps
d) Watts
Watts
Where should service entrance equipment be located?
a) Away from the main breaker.
b) As close as possible to the point where the wires attach to the house.
c) Close to the area of lowest electricity usage.
d) None of these
As close as possible to the point where the wires attach to the house.
No Question
_____ stairs require a long, open space that is sometimes difficult to accommodate in a floor plan.
a) Straight Run
b) L
c) U
d) Winder
Straight Run
True or False - If a chimney is located along a single slope of a roof, the chance of water problems is minimized.
False
The _____ consists of the overhead service conductors between the last utility pole and the first point of attachment to the house.
a) service head
b) service entrance
c) service drop
d) service panel
Service Drop
True or False - Electric meters can be located either inside or outside the house.
True
No Question
True or False - The difference between wide and narrow U stairs is the horizontal space between the flights.
True
True or False - The heat recirculation feature in prefabricated metal fireplaces draws air in from the room, heats it, and returns the warm air to the room.
True
True or False - An individual circuit is a type of branch circuit.
True
Which of the following alternatives to traditional lighting contains mercury?
a) Light-emitting diode (LED) lights
b) Electron-stimulated luminescence (ESL) lights
c) Compact fluorescent lightbulbs
d) None of these
Compact fluorescent lightbulbs
No Question
_____ stairs are used when there is not enough space for L, double-L, or U stairs.
a) spiral
b) circular
c) straight run
d) winder
Winder
True or False - Circulating stoves can be placed closer to combustible material than radiant stoves.
True
True or False - All receptacles installed in bathrooms and garages must have GFCI protection.
True
Which of the following is not necessary on an electrical plan?
a) The number of branch circuits required.
b) The type of branch circuits required.
c) Specification of the exact circuit for each outlet.
d) All of these
Specification of the exact circuit for each outlet.
No Question