Hardware and Materials
The ____________ is the system used to size the conductors used in residential wiring.
American Wire Gauge
A(n) ___________ ,made from non conductive nylon or steel, is used to pull wires or cables through electrical conduit.
fish tape
Ground rods must be at least ______________feet long.
8 FT
Receptacles that are installed to meet NEC® Section 210.52 placement requirements are not permitted to be more than _______ feet above the floor.
5 1/2
The NEC requires that small-appliance branch circuits be protected with _______ ampere overcurrent protection devices.
20 amp
The article in the NEC® that covers nonmetallic sheathed cable is Article _________
Article 334
A(n)_________ is used to cut holes in wallboard for boxes and to cut plaster and lath for box installation in remodeling work.
keyhole saw, sheetrock knife (saw)
Underground service conductors are required to be buried at least _______ feet by the NEC.
2 ft or 24 inches
Lighting fixtures weighing no more than______ are permitted to be supported by outlet boxes.
50 lbs
The NEC requires that bathroom branch circuits be protected with _______ ampere overcurrent protection devices.
20 amp
When using aluminum conductors,______________ size conductor must be used to carry the same amount of current as a copper conductor
Larger
11. A drill bit with a spiral cutting edge used to bore holes in wood is called a(n) ____________ bit.
Auger
The overhead service conductors from the last pole to the point connecting them to the service entrance conductors at the building are called conductors.
Service Drop Conductors
Where device boxes are installed in walls or ceilings that have a noncombustible surface, the edge of the box must be no more than _____of the wall or ceiling surface
1/4''
The NEC requires a laundry branch-circuit to be rated at ____amperes.
20 amps
Type _____________ cable is used for underground installations of branch and feeder circuits.
UF cable
When drilling holes in wooden framing members, electricians often use a ___________ drill easier in the tight spaces they sometimes encounter between framing members.
Right angle drill
Copper coated steel ground rods must be listed and be at least _________ in diameter.
1/2 ''
Individual wall spaces of_____ feet or more in width are considered usable for the location of a lamp or appliance, and a receptacle outlet is required
2 ft , two
The NEC requires the majority of motor applications to be protected by overload devices sized not more than ______ of the motor's nameplate current rating.
125 %
Type _____________ cable is used for underground service entrance installations.
USE Cable
The information found on a power tool's _________ includes the catalog number of the power tool, the voltage, the amperage, the revolutions per minute (rpm), and the weight of the power tool.
nameplate
What is the minimum size cable needed for a 200 Amp overhead ervice
4/0 awg
For interior stairways that have________ or more risers, a wall switch must be installed at every floor level and landing to control the lighting outlet(s) located there.
6 stairs
Most residential electric water heaters operate on 240 volts, are wired with ______AWG conductors, and are protected with a _____ampere overcurrent protection device.
10 awg , 30 Amps.