NEC - Article 100 - Definitions Yr 4 Semester 2
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Article 100 contains only those definitions essential to the
application of this Code. An article number in parentheses
following the definition indicates that the definition only
applies to that article. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--TRUE
Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or
inspections without climbing over or under obstructions,
removing obstacles, resorting to portable ladders, or the use of
tools (other than keys) is known as _____. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--
accessible, readily (readily accessible)
The maximum current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry
continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its
temperature rating is known as its _____. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--
Ampacity
,_____ means acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--Approved
A device that, when inserted in a receptacle, establishes a
connection between the conductors of the attached flexible
cord and the conductors connected permanently to the
receptacle is known as a(an) _____. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--
attachment plug
-plug cap
-plug
In many circumstances, the _____ or his or her designated
agent assumes the role of the authority having jurisdiction. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--property owner
A _____ is an area including a sink with one or more of the
following: a toilet, urinal, tub, shower, bidet, or similar
plumbing fixtures. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--Bathroom
Bonded is defined as _____ to establish electrical continuity
and conductivity. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--connected
,The connection between two or more portions of the
equipment grounding conductor is the definition of a(an)
_____. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--equipment bonding jumper
The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device
protecting the circuit and the outlet(s) are known as _____
conductors. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--Branch-Circuit
A _____ consists of two or more ungrounded conductors that
have a voltage between them, and a neutral conductor that has
equal voltage between it and each ungrounded conductor of
the circuit and that is connected to the neutral conductor of the
system. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--Multiwire branch circuit
The NEC defines a(an) _____ as a structure that stands alone or
that is separated from adjoining structures by fire walls. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--building
Type _____ cable is a fabricated assembly of insulated
conductors in a flexible interlocked metallic armor. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-- AC (armored cable)
, Coaxial cable is a cylindrical assembly composed of a conductor
centered inside a metallic tube or shield, separated by a(an)
_____ material and usually covered by an insulating jacket. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--Dielectric
Type _____ cable is a factory assembly of insulated circuit
conductors in an armor of interlocking metal tape, or a smooth
or corrugated metallic sheath. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--MC (metal
clad)
Type _____ cable is a cable with insulated conductors within an
overall nonmetallic jacket. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--NM
(Nonmetallic-Sheathed)
An optical fiber cable is a factory assembly or field assembly of
one or more optical fibers having a(an) _____ covering. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--overall
Type _____ cable is a factory assembly of two or more
insulated conductors, with or without associated bare or
covered grounding conductors, under a nonmetallic jacket. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--TC (Cable, Power and Control Tray (Type TC))
( Updated 2026/2027 ) 1-200 Complete
Questions & Answers (Solved) 100% Correct
Graded A+
Article 100 contains only those definitions essential to the
application of this Code. An article number in parentheses
following the definition indicates that the definition only
applies to that article. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--TRUE
Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or
inspections without climbing over or under obstructions,
removing obstacles, resorting to portable ladders, or the use of
tools (other than keys) is known as _____. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--
accessible, readily (readily accessible)
The maximum current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry
continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its
temperature rating is known as its _____. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--
Ampacity
,_____ means acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--Approved
A device that, when inserted in a receptacle, establishes a
connection between the conductors of the attached flexible
cord and the conductors connected permanently to the
receptacle is known as a(an) _____. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--
attachment plug
-plug cap
-plug
In many circumstances, the _____ or his or her designated
agent assumes the role of the authority having jurisdiction. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--property owner
A _____ is an area including a sink with one or more of the
following: a toilet, urinal, tub, shower, bidet, or similar
plumbing fixtures. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--Bathroom
Bonded is defined as _____ to establish electrical continuity
and conductivity. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--connected
,The connection between two or more portions of the
equipment grounding conductor is the definition of a(an)
_____. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--equipment bonding jumper
The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device
protecting the circuit and the outlet(s) are known as _____
conductors. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--Branch-Circuit
A _____ consists of two or more ungrounded conductors that
have a voltage between them, and a neutral conductor that has
equal voltage between it and each ungrounded conductor of
the circuit and that is connected to the neutral conductor of the
system. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--Multiwire branch circuit
The NEC defines a(an) _____ as a structure that stands alone or
that is separated from adjoining structures by fire walls. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--building
Type _____ cable is a fabricated assembly of insulated
conductors in a flexible interlocked metallic armor. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔-- AC (armored cable)
, Coaxial cable is a cylindrical assembly composed of a conductor
centered inside a metallic tube or shield, separated by a(an)
_____ material and usually covered by an insulating jacket. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--Dielectric
Type _____ cable is a factory assembly of insulated circuit
conductors in an armor of interlocking metal tape, or a smooth
or corrugated metallic sheath. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--MC (metal
clad)
Type _____ cable is a cable with insulated conductors within an
overall nonmetallic jacket. - ✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--NM
(Nonmetallic-Sheathed)
An optical fiber cable is a factory assembly or field assembly of
one or more optical fibers having a(an) _____ covering. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--overall
Type _____ cable is a factory assembly of two or more
insulated conductors, with or without associated bare or
covered grounding conductors, under a nonmetallic jacket. -
✔✔ANSWER ✔✔--TC (Cable, Power and Control Tray (Type TC))
