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Lesson 8: Understanding The Function and Design of Ground-Fault Interrupters Flashcards

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15152056826What are two recognized means of preventing injury during electrical equipment operations? I. Grounding II. Insulation III. Testing with an ohmmeter IV. Wearing gloves Select one: a. I and II b. I. and III. c. II. and III. d. II. and IV.a. I and II0
15152056827The metal housing of a drill-motor is a(n) ? (conductor/insulator). Select one: a. conductor b. insulatora. conductor1
15152056828Double insulation on a drill will guarantee protection and safe usage of the drill. Select one: True FalseFalse2
15152056829If a "hot" wire contacts a grounded enclosure, a(n) ? results. Select one: a. ground-fault b. leakage current c. nuisance tripping d. overloada. ground-fault3
15152056830The ? is a fast-acting circuit breaker that senses small imbalances in the circuit caused by current leakage to ground and in a fraction of a second shuts off the electricity. Select one: a. AFCI b. Fuse c. GFCI d. OCPDc. GFCI4
15152056831The GFCI ? protect the employee from line-to-line contact hazards. Select one: a. will b. will notb. will not5
15152056832Which of the following is not a potential problem that can occur with portable electric tools which might expose a worker to electrical shock? Select one: a. Damage to insulation from hard usage b. Deterioration of insulation from aging c. Heavy moisture conditions d. Insulated portable electric toolsd. Insulated portable electric tools6
15152056833Generally, flexible cords are ? vulnerable to damage than fixed wiring. Select one: a. more b. lessa. more7
15152056834Which of the following can cause tripping of GFCIs on a jobsite? Select one: a. Cumulative leakage from several tools b. Exposure of connectors and tools to excessive moisture c. Leakages from extremely long circuits d. Any of the aboved. Any of the above8
15152056835The assured equipment grounding conductor program covers ? . Select one: a. all cord sets b. equipment connected by cord and plug that is available for use c. receptacle not part of the permanent wiring of the building d. all of the aboved. all of the above9
15152056836While on a construction site, an extension cord is plugged into an outlet that is a permanent part of the building wiring; the receptacle on the end of the extension cord is not, and therefore must be GFCI protected. Select one: True FalseTrue10
15152056837When leakage current exceeds ? , a GFCI will trip. Select one: a. 1 mA +/− 1 mA b. 3 mA +/− 1 mA c. 5 mA +/− 1 mA d. 10 mA +/− 1 mAc. 5 mA +/− 1 mA11
15152056838GFCIs can be used as a substitute for the grounding requirements of the OSHA safety and health rules and regulations specified in 29 CFR 1926. Select one: True FalseFalse12
15152056839A written description of the employer's assured equipment grounding conductor program, including the specific procedures adopted, must be ? . Select one: a. carried by each employee b. carried by the foreman c. filed with the property owner d. kept at the jobsite e. all of the aboved. kept at the jobsite13
15152056840How often must equipment be inspected under the equipment grounding conductor program? Select one: a. Before each day's use b. Each time a portable power tool is used c. Once a week d. Once a montha. Before each day's use14
15152056841What tests are required by OSHA under the assured equipment grounding conductor program? I. A continuity test to ensure that equipment grounding conductors are electrically continuous II. A strain test on all cord caps, plugs, and receptacles to ensure conductor continuity is maintained III. A test of receptacles and plugs to ensure that the equipment grounding conductor is connected to its proper terminal IV. All of the above Select one: a. I. and II. b. I. and III. c. II. and III. d. IV.b. I. and III.15
15152056842When do the tests required by OSHA under the assured equipment grounding conductor program take place? Select one: a. After any repairs b. After damage has been suspected to have occurred c. At three-month intervals d. Before first use e. Cord sets and receptacles essentially fixed and not exposed to damage at regular intervals not to exceed six months f. All of the abovef. All of the above16

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