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The Standards require the inspector to -
a. observe electrical meters
b. measure the service voltage
c. describe the location of the main disconnect
d. observe the service laterals
e. measure the service amperage
Knob and tube wiring was used commonly from -
a. 1920 to 1950
b. 1880 to 1940
c. 1950 to 1960
d. 1940 to 1970
e. 1890 to 1910
How much current does a 120V, 1200W hair dryer draw?
a. 144kA
b. 10A
c. 144A
d. 10W
e. 0.10A
The service drop wires -
a. are a reliable indicator of service size
b. are usually the homeowners responsibility
c. connect to the house at the drip loop
d. must always be in conduit
e. cannot be supported by the neutral wire.
Supports for branch circuit wires are needed
a. every 10 feet.
b. every 3 feet.
c. only where wires may be exposed to mechanical damage.
d. within 12 inches of leaving a box.
e. only where the wires are run horizontally
You notice rust in the service panel. Which of the following may be the cause?
a.no drip loop
b.undersized conduit
c.damaged masthead
d.no utility seal at the meter
e. both (a) and (c)
a,c,d
not “e” because of the word “measure” instead we’d describe the nameplate rating for amperage.
Depends on the area. But “b” is the answer you’re looking for. In special cases it was allowed much later. See Article 394 - Concealed Knob-And-Tube Wiring.
b, ten amps (most of a 15 amp circuit capacity)
c is true.
(d) is conditionally true (12 inches only if the box has a cable clamp else it’s 8 inches).
Let’s go with e.
Not quite sure what you mean by Utility Seal.
There could be other causes as well.
It would be helpful to know what is expected: single choice per question, multiples allowed, and/or commentary nuance allowed.
There are often regional differences – I recall a recent picture quiz with rigid connection to the water heater. That’s not a defect where the picture was taken, but is a defect in my area.
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