Electrical Level 3 Module 5 Over Current Protection Questions with Correct Answers Rated A+

Electrical Level 3 Module 5 Over Current Protection n n n n n n n




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110 overcurrent protection
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Types of fault current include the following: - CORRECT ANSWER -Overloads, short circuits, ground
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faults, arc faults
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110 overload conditions
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Continuous overloads can result from - CORRECT ANSWER -defective motors (motors with
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worn bearings) overload equipment, or too many loads on one circuit
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120 short circuit conditions
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NEC section 110.9 states that equipment intended to interrupt current at fault levels (fuses and
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circuit breakers) shall have an interrupting rating at nominal circuit voltage
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that is available at the line terminals of the equipment - CORRECT ANSWER -At least equal
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130 Ground Faults
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Unintentional conducting connection between any of the conductors of an electrical system and the
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conducting material that encloses the conductors or any conducting material, such as a
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metal enclosure, that is grounded or may become grounded - CORRECT ANSWER -Ground fault
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140 Arc faults
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480V circuits, the arc current may be as low as
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seldom exceeds
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211 voltage rating
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The voltage rating of a fuse must be
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circuit voltage
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