Exam 2: Definitions

____ wire, together with strain insulators, is used to support conductors in all spans exceeding 40 ft.

An ____ is the organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code.

A separately derived system is an electrical source, other than a service, having ____ connection(s) to circuit conductors of any other electrical source other than those established by grounding and bonding connections.

A feeder consists of all circuit conductors located ____.

Grounded (grounding) is defined as being ____.

Wiring components are considered accessible if (1) access can be gained without damaging the structure or finish of the building or if (2) they are ____.

A multiwire circuit must consist of conductors connected to ____.

A point in a wiring system from which current is taken to supply utilization equipment is known as a(n) ____.

Panelboards having doors or covers are considered ____.

An attachment plug establishes connection between ____.

Conductors in concealed raceways, even though they may become accessible by withdrawing them, are still considered ____.

All conductors of a multiwire branch circuit must originate from ____.

A grounding electrode is a(n) ____ object that establishes a direct connection to earth.

The neutral point is the common point on a ____ in a polyphase system.

A load having the maximum level of current sustained for three hours or more is referred to as a ____ load.

"Equipment" is a general term, including fittings, devices, appliances, luminaires, apparatus, machinery, etc. used ____ in an electrical installation.

Ready accessibility to wiring in luminaires is ____.

A(n) ____ is a device intended to provide protection from the effects of arc faults by recognizing characteristics unique to arcing.

A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug is a(n) ____.

When metal parts are required to be electrically connected, a(n) ____ is installed, thereby guaranteeing the required electrical conductivity.