Core National Electrical Code vocabulary and article organization tested on electrician licensing exams.
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- What does AWG stand for in NEC?
- American Wire Gauge
- Define ampacity in the NEC context
- The maximum electric current a conductor can safely carry continuously
- What is the purpose of NEC Article 90?
- Provides an introduction to the code and its general requirements
- Which NEC article contains definitions of key terms?
- Article 100
- What does GFCI stand for?
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
- Define bonding in the NEC
- The permanent joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path
- What is a branch circuit according to the NEC?
- The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device and the outlet(s)
- Which NEC article governs branch circuit requirements?
- Article 210
- What is EMT in electrical installations?
- Electrical Metallic Tubing - a rigid conduit used to protect conductors
- Define a conductor in NEC terminology
- A material that permits the flow of electric current with minimal resistance
- What is the purpose of NEC Article 250?
- Covers grounding and bonding requirements throughout the electrical system
- Which NEC article contains requirements for wiring methods?
- Article 300
- Define the neutral conductor in an electrical system
- The return path for current in a circuit, typically grounded at the service
- What is a hot conductor?
- A current-carrying conductor at a voltage above ground
- What does disconnect mean in NEC context?
- A device that can be operated manually to disconnect equipment from its source
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