ELECTRICAL WIRING:RESIDENTAL-6 PLANS
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ISBN: 9781305098329
Author: MULLIN
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 5, Problem 5R
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Mention different types of lighting switches.
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45. A switch or circuit breaker can be used as both the controller and disconnecting means if
it
a. opens all ungrounded conductors as required by NEC 430.103
b. is protected by an overcurrent device in each ungrounded conductor
c. is manually operable, or both power and manually operable
d. All of these answers
A switch type that raises or lowers the lamp brightness of a lighting fixture is a __________ switch.
Select one:
A. COMBINATION
B. PILOT LIGHT
C. DIMMER
D. TWO-WAY
5. An automatic switch or cutout is allowed in the equipment grounding conductor circuit when
A. there's a redundant equipment grounding conductor in the circuit.
B. the power sources are disconnected when operated.
C. it's bonded around the disconnecting device.
D. it also opens the neutral.
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ELECTRICAL WIRING:RESIDENTAL-6 PLANS
Ch. 5 - The identified grounded circuit conductor must be...Ch. 5 - Explain how lighting switches are rated.Ch. 5 - Prob. 4RCh. 5 - Prob. 5RCh. 5 - To control a lighting load from one control point,...Ch. 5 - Prob. 7RCh. 5 - Complete the connections in the following...Ch. 5 - Complete the connections for the diagram....Ch. 5 - A three-way switch may be compared to a _____...Ch. 5 - Prob. 11R
Ch. 5 - Complete the connections in the following...Ch. 5 - When connecting 4-way switches, care must be taken...Ch. 5 - Show the connections for a ceiling outlet that is...Ch. 5 - Match the following switch types with the correct...Ch. 5 - When connecting single-pole, 3-way, and 4-way...Ch. 5 - What section of the Code emphasizes the fact that...Ch. 5 - If you had to install an underground 3-wire feeder...Ch. 5 - Is it always necessary to attach the bare...Ch. 5 - List the methods by which an equipment grounding...Ch. 5 - When two nonmetallic-sheathed cables (Type NM-B)...Ch. 5 - Define an equipment grounding conductor.Ch. 5 - When metal toggle switchplates are used with...Ch. 5 - Does the Code permit the ampacity of switch legs...Ch. 5 - Prob. 26RCh. 5 - Prob. 27R
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