Exam 8: Load Calculations

____ is not an important piece of information to gather before performing load calculations.

A demand factor of ____% can be applied to the nameplate rating load of four or more fastened-in-place appliances.

A dwelling unit must have at least ____ small-appliance branch circuit(s).

The ____, including the strip heat and blower motor, is necessary information for calculating loads.

A scale ruler is used in ____.

____ are not included in the calculated floor area of dwelling units.

Multiplying voltage by amperage produces ____.

____ are not included in calculating receptacle loads.

The minimum size grounding electrode conductor is ____ AWG copper (or 4 AWG aluminum).

The lighting load for residential dwelling units is ____ volt-amperes (VA) per square foot.

____ must be included when calculating a dwelling unit service.

A feeder is defined as all circuit conductors between the ____ containing fuses or breakers that feed branch circuits.

No derating is allowed when there are only one, two, or three ____ appliances.

A clothes dryer neutral load on a feeder can be calculated at ____%.

The term appliance designates ____ and installed as a unit to perform specific function(s).

Horsepower ratings must be converted to ____ before they can be added to the load calculation form.

Each laundry branch circuit is calculated at _____.

Total volt-ampere load for heating or air-conditioning systems is calculated as the largest ____.

Individual household cooking appliances rated more than ____ watts (volt-amperes) can be derated by using demand factors.

In outdoor applications, ____ grounding electrode conductors must not be installed within 18 in. of the earth.