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When does a ground fault circuit interrupter work?
a. When a ground fault interferes with the equipment
b. When a ground fault is detected
c. When continuity is broken between the equipment and ground
d. Only on grounded equipment |
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b. When a ground fault is detected |
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When doing outside electrical work, what type of circuit needs to be used?
a. 110 volt
b. 220 volt
c. A ground fault interrupter
d. A buzz fuse |
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| c. A ground fault interrupter |
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Which statement is true about a static charge?
a. It’s developed by equipment statically standing there
b. It’s developed by the friction between two materials
c. It’s used in statistical calculations
d. It’s only a theoretical amount of electricity |
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| b. It’s developed by the friction between two materials |
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What is the definition of “current”?
a. The flow of electricity in a circuit
b. The potential difference between a “hot” and “neutral” lead
c. The resistance measured in ohms
d. A calculated unmeasurable value that the engineers use |
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| a. The flow of electricity in a circuit |
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What is the definition of “voltage”?
a. The flow of electricity in a circuit
b. The potential difference between a “hot” and “neutral” lead
c. The resistance measured in ohms
d. A calculated unmeasurable value that the engineers use
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| b. The potential difference between a “hot” and “neutral” lead |
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At about how many milliamps does a GFCI trip?
a. 0.5 mA
b. 5 mA
c. 50 mA
d. 500 mA
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To adapt a grounded plug to a two-slot polarized outlet, the ground prong may be cut off.
a. True
b. False
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A three prong plug can be used withouit the ground emergency?
a. True
b. False |
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A short circuit is a direct connection between:
a. Hot & ground
b.Hot & neutral
c.Hot & hot
d. None of the above |
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An overcurrent device is a circuit breaker or a fuse.
a. True
b. False |
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