technical 2 Flashcards

1
Q

The armature current drawn by any DC motor is proportional to the

A

voltage applied

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2
Q

The elctromotive force required to cause a current to flow may be obtained

A

thermally,mechanically, chemically

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3
Q

The most important reason for using condulet-type fitting in preference to making a bend in a one inch conduit is to________

a. avoid the possible flattening of the conduit when making the bend
b. cut down the amount of conduit needed
c. make a neater job
d. make wire pulling easier

A

d. make wire pulling easier

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4
Q

Rubber insulation on an electrical conductor would quickly be damaged by continuous contact with _____

a. water
b. acid
c. oil
d. alkali

A

c. oil

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5
Q

A tester using an ordinary light bulb is commonly used to test _____

a. whether a circuit is AC or DC
b. for polarity of a DC circuit
c. an overloaded circuit
d. for grounds on 120 volt circuits

A

D.

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6
Q

Pigtails are used on brushes to_______

A

make a good electrical connection

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7
Q

With respect to flourescent lamps it is correct to state ______

A

the filaments seldom burn out

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8
Q

An overcurrent trip unit of a circuit shall be connected in series with each______

A

ungrounded conductor

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9
Q

Electrical current is measured in terms of_______

a. electron pressure
b. electrons passing a point per second
c. watts
d. resistance

A

B.

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10
Q

A stop switch is wired ______ in a motor circuit

A

series

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11
Q

a corroded electrical connection connection _______

A

increases the resistance at the connection

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12
Q

on a delta three phase four-wire secondary, how many hot wires may use the common neutral?

A

2

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13
Q

It shall be permissible to apply a deman factor of ______ to the nameplate-rating load of four or more appliances fastened in place served by the same feeder in a dwelling.

A

75%

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14
Q

If you needed to know the provisions for the installations of stationary storage batteries, you would refer to the Article of the Code

A

4.80

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15
Q

Is it permissible to install direct current and alternating current conductors in the same outlet box?

A

Yes, if insulated for the maximum voltage of any conductor

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16
Q

Listed ceiling(paddle) fans that do not exceed______ pounda in weight, with or without accessories, shall be permitted to be supported by outlet boxes identified for such use.

A

35

17
Q

When a conduit or tubing nipples having a maximum length not to exceed 24 inches are installed between boxes they shall be permitted to be filled ______ percent of its total cross-sectional area.

A

60

18
Q

To sharpen an electricians knife you would use a _____ stone.

A

carborundum