CBO BC Training NEC Quiz 15


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141. What capacity allows for additional services in a 480 V system?

Hint2014 NEC 230.2(C)(1)

142. A 500 Amp residential power system requires what size of a grounding electric conductor?

HintNEC 310.15(B)(7)(a): 0.83 * 230 = 415 A. Table 310.15(B)(16) shows 75 degree C at 415 A requiring 500 kcmil wire. Table 250.66 shows 500 kcmil needs a 3/0 grounding rode.

143. Interior metal piping can be used for a grounding electrode if it is connected to within how many feet after entering the building?

Hint2014 NEC 250.68(C)(1)

144. Equipment grounding conductors shall be identified as?

Hint2014 NEC 250.119

145. The edge of a bored hole through a 2X4 wall member has to be how far from its edge if a plate is not used?

Hint2014 NEC 300.4 (A)(1)

146. Direct buried conductors are required to have an enclosure protecting the wire extending a maximum of how far down and how far up?

Hint2014 NEC 300.5 (D)(1)

147. A 250 Amp service cable for a dwelling is required to be what size?

Hint2014 NEC Table 310.15(B)(16); 250 A * 0.83 = 207.5, requiring a 4/0 size

148. A UF conductor delivering 20 amps is required to be what size?

Hint2014 NEC Table 310.15(B)(16)

149. What is the minimum size copper conductor allowed for branch lines?

Hint2014 NEC Table 310.106(A)

150. What type of service entrance cable is identified for underground use?

Hint2015 IFC Section 806.1.2.3