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Electrical Technology Capstone Exam: Multiple Choice Questions and Answers, Exercises of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

A comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions covering various aspects of electrical technology. It includes questions on electrical units, materials, ohm's law, electrical codes, safety procedures, fire safety, and electrical equipment. Answers to each question, making it a valuable resource for students preparing for an electrical technology capstone exam.

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Electrical Technology Capstone Exam
The unit of measure for electrical current flow is the __________. ✔✔Ampere
Which of the following materials is not considered to be a conductor? ✔✔glass
The force that causes electrons to move from atom to atom in a conductor is called __________.
✔✔voltage
According to Ohm's law, __________. ✔✔current = voltage/resistance
One milliampere (mA) equals __________. ✔✔0.001 ampere
The National Electrical Code® is published by the __________. ✔✔National Fire Protection
Association
Which of the following do NOT require GFCI protection? ✔✔All 125V, 15A, and 20A receptacles in
living rooms
Grounding and Bonding is covered in Article __________ of the National Electrical Code®. ✔✔250
The __________ wire of an electrical circuit is connected to the noncurrent-carrying metal parts of
electrical equipment. ✔✔!!!!ungrounded, equipment grounding, or
energized
The Code of Federal Regulations is published and administered by __________. ✔✔osha
Worksite lock-out/tag-out procedures are established by __________. ✔✔the company you work for
Fall protection must be used whenever workers are on a walking or work surface that is __________ ft.
or higher and has unprotected sides. ✔✔6
When placing a straight or extension ladder against a wall, the bottom of the ladder should be placed
approximately __________ of the vertical height from the wall. ✔✔1/4
A straight or extension ladder should extend at least __________ above the top support when placed
against a structure that is not as tall as the ladder. ✔✔36 inches
Scaffold planks must be secured and must extend over the end supports at least __________ inches, but
not more than __________ inches. ✔✔6, 12
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The unit of measure for electrical current flow is the __________. ✔✔Ampere Which of the following materials is not considered to be a conductor? ✔✔glass The force that causes electrons to move from atom to atom in a conductor is called __________. ✔✔voltage According to Ohm's law, __________. ✔✔current = voltage/resistance One milliampere (mA) equals __________. ✔✔0.001 ampere The National Electrical Code® is published by the __________. ✔✔National Fire Protection Association Which of the following do NOT require GFCI protection? ✔✔All 125V, 15A, and 20A receptacles in living rooms Grounding and Bonding is covered in Article __________ of the National Electrical Code®. ✔✔ 250 The __________ wire of an electrical circuit is connected to the noncurrent-carrying metal parts of electrical equipment. ✔✔!!!!ungrounded, equipment grounding, or energized The Code of Federal Regulations is published and administered by __________. ✔✔osha Worksite lock-out/tag-out procedures are established by __________. ✔✔the company you work for Fall protection must be used whenever workers are on a walking or work surface that is __________ ft. or higher and has unprotected sides. ✔✔ 6 When placing a straight or extension ladder against a wall, the bottom of the ladder should be placed approximately __________ of the vertical height from the wall. ✔✔1/ A straight or extension ladder should extend at least __________ above the top support when placed against a structure that is not as tall as the ladder. ✔✔36 inches Scaffold planks must be secured and must extend over the end supports at least __________ inches, but not more than __________ inches. ✔✔6, 12

Fires that occur with flammable liquids, such as gasoline, oil, grease, paints, and thinners are Class __________ fires. ✔✔b Dry chemical fire extinguishers can be used on Class __________ fires. ✔✔!!! a, b, or c The amount of current that it takes to cause ventricular fibrillation is __________ milliamperes. ✔✔ 1000 - 4300 Which of the following types of fire extinguishers should be used on electrical fires? ✔✔either a or c (carbon dioxide or dry chemical) Fires that occur in or near electrical equipment such as motors, switchboards, and electrical wiring are classified as Class __________ fires. ✔✔c The National Electrical Code® is revised every __________ years to reflect the latest changes and trends in the electrical industry. ✔✔ 3 The National Electrical Code® chapter that covers Wiring Methods and Materials is __________. ✔✔chapter 3 Changes in sections to the 2017 National Electrical Code® from the previous edition are indicated by __________. ✔✔gray shading Which of the following items is considered to be personal protective equipment (PPE)? ✔✔all of the above A dangerous condition associated with the possible release of energy caused by an electric arc is called a(n) __________. ✔✔arc flash When an electric current arcs through the air, the temperature can reach as high as _______ degrees Fahrenheit. ✔✔35, The OSHA goals include safety of _______ employees. ✔✔all Prescription glass eye wear can be used as safety glasses if ✔✔the lenses are impact resistant and side shields are worn Perform a _______ test of high voltage rated gloves before every use. ✔✔air leakage To minimize injury when lifting heavy objects, bend the knees, keep spine straight, and use the _______ muscles to lift. ✔✔leg

Which of the following national organizations is an independent, not-for-profit, product-safety testing and certification organization? ✔✔ul The NEC is based on? ✔✔part 70 of the NFPA Codes The __________ is a scale of specified diameters and cross sections for wire sizing and is the standard wire sizing scale for the United States. ✔✔American Wire Gauge An accidental connection of a "hot" conductor and a grounded piece of equipment or the grounded conductor is called a(n) __________. ✔✔ground fault A low resistance path, which results in a high value of current that flows around, rather than through, a circuit is called a(n) __________ circuit. ✔✔short It is the __________ who has the job of approving the electrical materials used for a residential electrical installation. ✔✔authority having jurisdiction The __________ is an organization that develops electrical equipment standards that all member groups follow when designing and producing electrical equipment. ✔✔NEMA When using aluminum conductors, __________ size conductor must be used to carry the same amount of current as a copper conductor. ✔✔a larger Which of the following conductors is the largest? ✔✔8 AWG The __________ circuit conductor in a 120-volt residential branch circuit is used as the grounded conductor and returns current from the load back to the source. ✔✔white Type __________ cable is used for underground installations of branch and feeder circuits. ✔✔none of the choices(NM, NM-B, SE) The ungrounded "hot" conductor of a 120-volt residential branch circuit is terminated to the __________ terminal on a duplex receptacle. ✔✔brass CO/ALR marked on a receptacle indicates that __________ conductors may be terminated to it. ✔✔All of the above(copper copper-clad aluminum aluminum) A switch that is used on 240-volt residential branch circuits to control a load from one location is called a __________ switch. ✔✔double-pole

Which of the following switches has ON/OFF marked on the switch handle? ✔✔Single pole __________ are the most often used type of overcurrent protection device used in residential wiring. ✔✔Circuit breakers When two or more electrical device boxes are joined together for the purpose of holding more than one device it is called __________. ✔✔ganging Romex is a trade name used by electricians to refer to __________. ✔✔nonmetallic sheathed cable A GFCI circuit breaker is easily recognizable by the "push-to-test" button and the __________. ✔✔length of white wire attached to it The ______ is the device that is inserted into a receptacle to establish a connection between the conductors of the attached flexible cord and the conductors connected to the receptacle. ✔✔attachment plug Almost all 15 or 20-amp, 125-V receptacles required in a house must be __________. ✔✔tamper resistant A _____ is a type of electrical panel that contains the main disconnecting means for the residential service entrance as well as the fuses or circuit breakers used to protect circuits and equipment like electric water heaters, ranges, dryers, and lighting. ✔✔load center A _____ is described as a factory assembly of two or more conductors that has an overall outer sheathing that can be nonmetallic or metallic. ✔✔cable When using a sledgehammer to install a ground rod, make sure that at least __________ feet of the rod is driven into the ground. ✔✔ 8 On construction sites, all 120-volt corded power tools must be plugged into a(n) __________. ✔✔ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle Color coding for a 3-conductor romex cable is ✔✔black, white, red, and bare copper When wiring a GFCI receptacle, the down stream receptacles should be wired to the ______ side. ✔✔load When referring to NM-B, the term 12/3 with ground means ✔✔ 3 - #12 conductors and a ground