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Wiring Installation: Cable Types

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Question 61

You are asked to install NM-B cable through wood studs in a wall. What is the minimum distance the cable should be kept back from the face of the stud unless a steel plate is provided?

Question 62

Which cable type is commonly used for indoor residential branch circuits in dry locations in wood-frame construction?

Question 63

A 15 A branch circuit in a dwelling unit is typically wired with which minimum copper conductor size?

Question 64

Which wiring method is commonly used for branch circuits in commercial buildings where conductors are pulled through metal conduit?

Question 65

A journeyperson is installing MC cable in a suspended ceiling space used for environmental air handling. Which factor is MOST important to verify before installation?

Question 66

For a 120 V residential branch circuit using UF cable under a residential lawn, what is a typical minimum burial depth requirement when not otherwise reduced by special conditions?

Question 67

Which of the following wiring methods is NOT permitted for general branch-circuit wiring in a concealed, dry location in a residential dwelling according to the NEC?

Question 68

Which metal is most commonly used for branch-circuit conductors in residential wiring in the US?

Question 69

You are installing NM cable through bored holes in wood studs. What is the main reason to maintain required clearances from the edge of the stud or to use nail plates?

Question 70

Which cable type is commonly used for nonmetallic-sheathed cable in dry indoor residential wall spaces in the United States?

Question 71

Before testing a receptacle in a finished room, which tool is most appropriate for checking for voltage at the device?

Question 72

When drilling through wood studs to route NM cable, which practice is generally acceptable?

Question 73

What type of nonmetallic-sheathed cable is commonly used for general-purpose indoor branch circuits in dry locations in US residential construction?

Question 74

Which of the following is an example of a nonmetallic-sheathed cable commonly used in US residential wiring?

Question 75

When installing Type NM-B cable through wood studs in a dwelling, what is a correct practice to protect the cable from physical damage by nails or screws?

Question 76

An underground feeder to a detached garage is installed in PVC conduit. Which wiring method is appropriate for the conductors inside the conduit?

Question 77

When wiring a standard US 120 V duplex receptacle, where is the equipment grounding conductor connected?

Question 78

When digging a trench for underground wiring, what must be installed above the conduit to warn future excavators?

Question 79

What is the maximum support interval for MC (Metal Clad) cable?

Question 80

Which of the following wiring methods is typically allowed to be fished through finished walls where rigid conduit cannot be installed?