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EMT must be supported at least every __________ along the run. (General Rule)


A) 3'
B) 5'
C) 10'
D) 12'

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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The NEC requires that a(n) __________ be used for the protection of conductors sized 4 AWG and larger installed in conduit.


A) antioxidant
B) coupling
C) locknut
D) insulated bushing

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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A(n) __________ plastic cap on the ends of rigid metal conduit designates inch trade sizes.


A) black
B) red
C) blue
D) None of the above

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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A(n) __________ bend is a conduit bend that is made with two equal-degree bends in such a way so the conduit changes elevation and avoids an obstruction.


A) back-to-back
B) field
C) offset
D) saddle

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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To find the maximum number of conductors of the same size and insulation type permitted in various types and sizes of conduit, you would look in __________ of the National Electrical Code.


A) Chapter 8
B) Informative Annex C
C) Informative Annex D
D) the index

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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List at least 5 raceway types that could be used in residential wiring.

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Any 5 of the following: 1. rigid metal c...

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Where only two conductors are installed in a raceway, the conduit cannot be filled to more than __________ of the conduit's cross-sectional area.


A) 25%
B) 31%
C) 40%
D) 55%

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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The metric designator for 6" trade size rigid metal conduit is __________.


A) 100
B) 155
C) 175
D) 208

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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The maximum number of 14 AWG conductors with THHN insulation that you could install in a 3/8" trade size FMC is __________ if the connector fittings are inside or __________ if the connector fittings are outside. (assume the use of a grounding conductor)


A) 1, 2
B) 3, 4
C) 4, 5
D) 5, 6

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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The number of bends in a conduit run from one box to another box cannot exceed a total of ____________________ degrees.

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A(n) __________ bend is a conduit bend formed by two 90-degree bends with a straight length of conduit between the two bends.


A) back-to-back
B) field
C) offset
D) saddle

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Describe a conduit body.

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The conduit body is a separate portion o...

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Rigid Metal Conduit must be supported within __________ of outlet boxes, junction boxes, cabinets, and conduit bodies. (General Rule)


A) 8"
B) 10"
C) 12"
D) 36"

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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A(n) __________ bend is a conduit bend that results in a conduit going over an object that is blocking the path of the run.


A) back-to-back
B) field
C) offset
D) saddle

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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RMC, IMC, EMT, and PVC conduits come in standard __________ foot lengths.


A) 5
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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When installing more than two conductors in a conduit or tubing, the maximum percentage of fill allowed by the NEC is __________.


A) 25
B) 31
C) 40
D) 60

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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The metric designator for 1/2" trade size EMT is __________.


A) 12
B) 13
C) 16
D) 28

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Expansion fittings are generally provided in exposed runs of rigid pvc conduit where __________.


A) the run is long
B) the run is subject to large temperature variations during or after installation
C) expansion and contraction measures are provided for the building or other structures
D) All of the above

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Conduit systems must be completely installed before the electrical conductors are permitted to be pulled in.

A) True
B) False

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The securing and supporting requirements for Flexible Metal Conduit are the same as those for Type NM cable.

A) True
B) False

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