COSC 325 - MEP - Exam 2 with Complete
Solutions
What is a variety of romex wiring? Correct Ans-NMC
Each duplex is counted as: Correct Ans-180W
Which conductor is used to provide an uninterrupted path for fault currents from electrical loads
to the system ground? Correct Ans-Neutral
What is not a good practice for conductor insulation? Correct Ans-Placing all phase
conductors in different conduits
How would you compare appearance of a colored object illuminated by different light sources ?
Correct Ans-Lamp Life
What is NOT a good practice for conductor insulation? Correct Ans-Placing all phase
conductors in different conduits
What is the maximum number of duplex allowed to be connected, in most localities, to a 20 A
circuit in a residential building? Correct Ans-8
, What is the color of the conductor connected to the neutral blade of a three-prong plug?
Correct Ans-White
What is a MLO panel? Correct Ans-A panel without a main circuit breaker
True or False: For a given current installing a larger conductor will result in production of less
heat Correct Ans-True
True or False: NEC allows a max of ten disconnects on a building circuit. Correct Ans-False
What is the unit used to measure the largest diameter of a lamp? Correct Ans-1/8 of an inch
Eyebrows shield light sources above a ________ degree angle. Correct Ans-45
Power demand charges for a building are based on: Correct Ans-Largest load connected
during any 15 minute time period
What is the unit of measurement of electromotive force? Correct Ans-Volt
True or False: Current is the same across each component of a parallel circuit Correct Ans-
False
Solutions
What is a variety of romex wiring? Correct Ans-NMC
Each duplex is counted as: Correct Ans-180W
Which conductor is used to provide an uninterrupted path for fault currents from electrical loads
to the system ground? Correct Ans-Neutral
What is not a good practice for conductor insulation? Correct Ans-Placing all phase
conductors in different conduits
How would you compare appearance of a colored object illuminated by different light sources ?
Correct Ans-Lamp Life
What is NOT a good practice for conductor insulation? Correct Ans-Placing all phase
conductors in different conduits
What is the maximum number of duplex allowed to be connected, in most localities, to a 20 A
circuit in a residential building? Correct Ans-8
, What is the color of the conductor connected to the neutral blade of a three-prong plug?
Correct Ans-White
What is a MLO panel? Correct Ans-A panel without a main circuit breaker
True or False: For a given current installing a larger conductor will result in production of less
heat Correct Ans-True
True or False: NEC allows a max of ten disconnects on a building circuit. Correct Ans-False
What is the unit used to measure the largest diameter of a lamp? Correct Ans-1/8 of an inch
Eyebrows shield light sources above a ________ degree angle. Correct Ans-45
Power demand charges for a building are based on: Correct Ans-Largest load connected
during any 15 minute time period
What is the unit of measurement of electromotive force? Correct Ans-Volt
True or False: Current is the same across each component of a parallel circuit Correct Ans-
False
