Overcurrent, Circuit Conditions, and Electrical Safety

CSP3_Lvl_1 Question A(n) ___is best defined as any current in excess of the rated current of equipment or the ampacity of a conductor. It may result from overload or short circuit a. branch-circuit overcurrent device b. overcurrent c. overload d. supplementary overcurrent device A(n) ____ is a current greater than the equipment rated current or conductor ampacity, which is confined to the normal conductive paths provided by the conductors and other equipment. a. branch-circuit overcurrent device b. overcurrent c. overload d. supplementary overcurrent device What electrical circuit condition best describes a phase or ungrounded conductor that comes into contact with another phase conductor or grounded conductor object? a. Overload b. Short circuit c. Too many loads connected to a circuit d. Ungrounded circuit A type of short circuit defined as an unintentional connection between an ungrounded conductor and ground, an equipment grounding conductor, or grounded equipment is a(n) _____ a. current limiter b. ground conductor c. ground fault d. overload An overcurrent that has current flow outside the normal conduction path could be a(n) _____? A. ground fault B. overload C. short circuit D. both A and C E. A, B, and C An overcurrent that stays in the normal conduction path could be a(n) _____ A. ground fault B. overload C. short current D. B and C E. A, B, and C The following 120-volt loads are connected to a 120-volt circuit using 12 AWG THWN-2 copper conductors and protected by a 20-ampere overcurrent device: L1 = 20 Ω, L2 = 12 Ω. The circuit condition is a(n) _____ A. ground fault B. normal operation C. overload D. short circuit The following 240-volt loads are connected to a 240-volt single-phase circuit using 4 AWG THW copper conductors and protected by an 80-ampere overcurrent device: L1 = 150 ohms, L2 = 200 ohms, L3 = 5 ohms, L4 = 3 ohms. The circuit condition is a(n) ______. A. ground fault B. normal operation C. overload D. short circuit A 240-volt single-phase circuit using 4 AWG THW copper conductors and protected by an 80-ampere overcurrent device has an event where the circuit and load impedance results in a total resistance of 0.0024 ohms. Select the type of circuit condition occurring. A. ground fault B. normal operation C. overload D. short circuit T/F An arcing fault current is always less than the available bolted fault current value at a specific location. The degree or magnitude of asymmetry of fault current depends upon ____? A. the point of time that fault occurs on the cycle B. The power factor of the faulted current C. The voltage of the system D. both A and B E. all of the above The percentage of current flow shown in the figure is approximately _____as compared to a 3-phase bolted fault current. A. 87% B. 89% C. 99% D. 25% to 125% In a 480/277-volt 3-phase wye system, the arcing fault current range using older guidelines is approximately ____of the 3-phase bolted fault current. A. 87% B. 89% to 38% C. 125% to 25% D. none of the above Arcing faults create a very dangerous condition for Electrical Workers in close proximity to an arcing fault because of the tremendous amount of thermal energy emitted at the point of the fault. Which of the following is a recognized safe work practice to prevent serious worker injury or death? A. Working energized with heavy clothing and gloves B. Working on circuits which are listed to prevent bolted line-to-line faults C. Working on deenergized equipment under employer lockout/tagout procedure D. Wor Harmless overloads routinely are created by temporary inrush or surge current from which of the following? a. Energizing transformers b. Starting a motor c. Starting heating elements d. Resistive heater e. a. and b Answer B. overcurrent NEC Reference: 100 C. overload B. short circuit C. ground fault D. both A and C B.overload B. normal operation C. overload D. short circuit True D. both A and B A. 87% B. 89% to 38% C Working on deenergized equipment under employer lockout/tagout procedure E. A and B When analyzing a short-circuit current, if the fault current level is equal above and below the zero axis of a sine wave, the fault current is ___ A. asymmetrical B. Different C. irregular D. symmetrical T/F An inverse time-current characteristic is defined as the higher the overcurrent level, the faster the reaction time or interrupting time of the overcurrent device. The speed of response of an OCPD when interrupting an overcurrent that is____ the OCPD's ampere rating can vary depending upon the magnitude of the overcurrent. a. equal to b. greater than c. less than d. all of the above T/F Fuse time-current curves and circuit breaker time-current curves are always the same shape. If equipment draws a current of 300 amperes, what is the approximate opening time of the OCPD? A. 0.05 seconds B. 5 seconds C. 50 seconds D. 200 seconds If an overcurrent is 700 amperes, what is the approximate opening time of the OCPD? A. 0.02 seconds B. 2 seconds C. 20 seconds D. 100 seconds If an OCPD opens in 12 seconds, approximately how much current was applied? A. 110A B. 200A C. 500A D. 2,000A An OCPD was caused to open in 0.01 seconds. What type of overcurrent most likely caused this OCPD device to open in this time? A. inverse time current B. overload C. short circuit D. time current curve The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlet(s) best defines a(n) _____? a. branch circuit b. feeder c. service d. utility A device capable of providing protection for service, feeder, and branch circuits and equipment over the full range of overcurrents between its rated current and its interrupting rating is a(n) ____? . a. ampacity protector b. branch-circuit overcurrent protective device c. feeder protector d. service conductor overcurrent protective device The term branch circuit has different meanings as used in the NEC. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? a. A branch circuit is a type of circuit in an electrical distribution system connected from the final OCPD to the outlets and is not limited to the type of wiring method used. b. A category of overcurrent protective device used for services, feeders, branch circuits and equipment providing a full range of protection against short circuits, ground faults and overloads. c. Both a. and b. T/F Per NEC 240.21, overcurrent protection shall be provided in each ungrounded circuit conductor and shall be located at the point where the conductors receive their supply except as specified in 240.21(A) through (H). T/F Branch-circuit fuses or circuit breakers, 600 volts or less, that are marked "current-limiting" have met specific current-limiting performance requirements per its respective product standard. T/F Where supplementary overcurrent protection is used for luminaires, appliances, and other equipment or for internal circuits and components of equipment, it shall be permitted to serve as a substitute for required branchcircuit overcurrent devices or in place of the required branch-circuit protection. NEC reference?? T/F Application limited OCPDs that are permitted by the NEC in place of branch-circuit OCPDs can be used at any point in the distribution system with restrictions. An OCPD category used to protect luminaires, appliances, and other equipment, but not permitted to be used as a substitute for required branchcircuit OCPDs or in place of the required branch-circuit protection best describes____. a. branch-circuit overcurrent protection b. equipment overcurrent protection c. selective coordination of overcurrent protection d. supplementary overcurrent protection UL Classes of fuses include branch-circuit fuses such as____ a. Class B, N, and C fuses b. Class L, J, and RK1 fuses c. Class slow blow and Class fast-acting fuses Which are branch circuit rated circuit breakers? I. Instantaneous (only)circuit breaker II. Insulated case circuit breaker III. Low-voltage power circuit breaker IV. Molded case circuit breaker V. Supplementary circuit breaker a. I., II., and IV. b. I. and III. c. II. and V. d. II., III., and IV. e. III., IV., and V. f. V. only D. symmetrical True B. greater than False C. 50 seconds B. 2 seconds C. 500A C. short circuit A. branch circuit b. branch-circuit overcurrent protective device NEC reference: 100 C.Both a. and b. are correct. true true False NEC reference: 240.10 False d. supplementary overcurrent protection b. Class L, J, and RK1 fuses d. II., III., and IV. T/F Supplementary OCPDs are described as OCPDs permitted for only specific branch-circuit applications, under limited conditions, per the specific reference in the NEC. T/F Supplementary protective devices can only be used as additional protection when installed on the load side of a branch-circuit overcurrent device. T/F A branch-circuit overcurrent protective device that is current limiting will be marked "Current Limiting." T/F When a non-current-limiting OCPD permits fault current to flow for 11/2 cycles during a high short-circuit current condition, the circuit wiring and components must endure tremendous amounts of thermal and magnetic energy. Under fault conditions, the greatest damage done to components by a fault current often occurs in the first half-cycle. What are the most common results of a fault current to electrical components? a. Explosive vaporization of the metal conductors and conductive parts b. Heating of components to high temperatures can cause deterioration of insulation c. Tremendous magnetic forces between conductors can crack insulators and loosen or rupture bracing structures or equipment. d. both a. and b. e. a., b., Under short-circuit conditions, which of the following represents an OCPD's level of thermal effect protection for circuit components? a. I2t b. Ip c. IT2 d. None of the above Under short-circuit conditions, which of the following represents an OCPD's maximum magnetic or mechanical force permitted to be exerted on circuit components and equipment? a. I2t b. Ip2 c. IT2 d. None of the above Under short-circuit current conditions, which OCPD provides better shortcircuit protection for conductors and other components? a. OCPD #1 letthrough data: Ip = 12,000 A and I2t = 60,000 A2 seconds b. OCPD #2 letthrough data: Ip = 70,100 A and I2t = 20,750,000 A2 seconds T/F A fuse or circuit breaker that is permitted for branch-circuit overcurrent protection is required to be marked "branch-circuit fuse," "branch-circuit breaker," or "branch-circuit overcurrent protective device." T/F Overcurrent protective devices have product standards which establish requirements for certain minimum product performance criteria and physical specifications. UL 248 is a fuse product standard and UL 489 is a molded case circuit breaker product standard. If a conductor's ampacity does not correspond to a standard circuit breaker or fuse ampere rating found in___ ,____ permits selecting the next standard ampere rating if specific conditions in ___ are met. a. 240.1 / 240.6 / 240.21 b. 240.15(A) / 240.21 / 240.4(B) c. 240.6 / 240.4(B) / 240.4(B) d. 240.24 / 240.4(C) / 240.4(B) Which of the following is not a rating used when selecting overcurrent protective devices? a. Ampere rating b. Frame size c. Interrupting rating d. Voltage rating T/F The voltage of an electrical system must be equal to or greater than voltage rating of an OCPD. T/F Ampere rating, voltage rating, interrupting rating where other than 10,000 amperes, current limiting where applicable, and the name or trademark of the manufacturer are all items which must be plainly marked on the barrel of a fuse. NEC reference???? T/F A fuse or circuit breaker with a 600-volt AC rating is permitted to be used on 300-volt DC application by the half voltage rule in NEC Article 240. T/F Fuses have straight and slash voltage ratings. T/F All circuit breaker are required to have their ampere ratings marked on the circuit breaker handle or escutcheon. T/F Service equipment in commercial installations is required to be field marked with the maximum available fault current and date of fault calculations. Straight voltage rated circuit breakers of the proper voltage rating (the volt rating is greater than system line-line voltage) are allowed to be used on which of the following voltage systems? I. 120 V 1 Ø, 2 W, solidly grounded II. 120/240 V 1 Ø, 3 W, solidly grounded III. 208 Y/120 V 3 Ø, 4 W, solidly grounded IV. 240 V 3 Ø, 3 W, ungrounded or corner grounded delta V. 480 False True True True e. a., b., and c. a. I2t b. Ip2 a. OCPD #1 let-through data: Ip = 12,000 A and I2t = 60,000 A2 seconds False true c. 240.6 / 240.4(B) / 240.4(B) b. Frame size False True NEC reference: 240.60(c) False False False True NEC reference: 110.24(A) c. All voltage systems above apply NEC reference: 240.85 Y/277 V 3 Ø, 4 W, solidly grounded VI. 480 V 3 Ø, 3 W, ungrounded or high resistance grounded VII. 600 Y/347 V 3 Ø, 4 W, solidl Slash voltage rated circuit breakers of the proper voltage rating are allowed to be used on which of the following voltage systems? I. 120 V 1 Ø, 2 W, solidly grounded II. 120/240 V 1 Ø, 3 W, solidly grounded III. 208 Y/120 V 3 Ø, 4 W, solidly grounded IV. 240 V 3 Ø, 3 W, ungrounded or corner grounded delta V. 347 V VI. 480 Y/277 V 3 Ø, 4 W, solidly grounded VII. 480 V 3 Ø, 3 W, ungrounded or high resistance grounded VIII. 600 Y/347 V 3 Ø, 4 W, solidly grounded IX. 600 V 3 Ø, 3 W, ungrounded or hig T/F When a fuse or circuit breaker interrupts a short-circuit current exceeding its interrupting rating, the UL product standards require that an indication pin on the fuse or circuit breaker actuate so that the Electrical Worker knows to replace the device with a new OCPD with an adequate interrupting rating. T/F Generally, conductors shall be protected at their ampacities by branchcircuit overcurrent devices. NEC reference?? As generally required in the NEC, match the overcurrent device ampere rating for the following small conductor sizes. 10AWG aluminum - A. 25 amperes B. 15 amperes C. 30 amperes D.20 amperes As generally required in the NEC, match the overcurrent device ampere rating for the following small conductor sizes. 12 AWG aluminum - A. 25 amperes B. 20 amperes C. 30 amperes D. 15 amperes As generally required in the NEC, match the overcurrent device ampere rating for the following small conductor sizes. 10 AWG copper - A. 25 amperes B. 30 amperes C. 7 amperes D. 20 amperes As generally required in the NEC, match the overcurrent device ampere rating for the following small conductor sizes. 12 AWG copper - A. 25 amperes B. 30 amperes C. 7 amperes D. 20 amperes As generally required in the NEC, match the overcurrent device ampere rating for the following small conductor sizes. 16 AWG copper A. 25 amperes B. 30 amperes C. 10 amperes D. 20 amperes As generally required in the NEC, match the overcurrent device ampere rating for the following small conductor sizes. 18 AWG copper A. 7 amperes B. 20 amperes C. 30 amperes D. 10 amperes The highest current at rated voltage that a device is identified to interrupt under standard test conditions describes ___? a. ampacity rating b. interrupting rating c. quality current rating d. short-circuit rating NEC reference?? T/F Fuses and circuit breakers which are intended to interrupt current at fault levels must have an interrupting rating at applied voltage sufficient for the available short circuit at its line terminals T/F Per the second paragraph of 110.9, devices such as motor starters and switches must have interrupting ratings at applied voltage sufficient for the available short circuit at its line terminals. If a branch-circuit fuse is not marked with an interrupting rating, then the interrupting rating for that fuse is____? a. 1,000 A b. 5,000 A c. 10,000 A d. 50,000 A NEC reference?? If a branch-circuit circuit breaker is not marked with an interrupting rating, then the interrupting rating for that circuit breaker is ___? a. 1,000 A b. 5,000 A c. 10,000 A d. 50,000 A NEC reference? T/F Interrupting ratings are required to be marked on supplemental protective devices. NEC reference?? Typically what is the single most influencing factor on the magnitude of the available short-circuit current at the service? a. Conductors from the service transformer to the service equipment b. Motors on the system c. Transformer supplying the service d. Utility system up to line-side of the service transformer T/F New service equipment in commercial buildings must be field marked with the maximum available fault current and the date the calculations were performed. A panelboard that is located downstream from a service disconnect is calculated to have 45,000 amperes of available fault current. A circuit breaker installed in this downstream panel must have an interrupting rating equal or greater than ____? a. 10,000 A b. 25,000 A c. 30,000 A d. 45,000 A b. I., II., III., VI., and VIII. false true NEC reference: 240.4 A. 25 amperes D. 15 amperes B. 30 amperes D. 20 amperes C. 10 amperes A. 7 amperes b. interrupting rating NEC reference: 100 True False c. 10,000 A NEC reference: 240.60(C) b. 5,000 A NEC reference: 240.83(C) False NEC reference: 240.83(C) c. Transformer supplying the service True d. 45,000 A What is/are the most common interrupting ratings for current-limiting fuses? a. 50,000 A b. 100,000 A c. 200,000 A d. 300,000 A e. c. and d Which is not a category for overcurrent devices? a. Application limited OCPDs suitable for specific branch-circuit applications, under limited conditions b. Branch-circuit OCPDs c. Nonautomatic OCPDs d. Supplementary OCPDs T/F A circuit breaker is a device designed to open and close a circuit by nonautomatic means and to open the circuit automatically on a predetermined overcurrent without damage to itself when properly applied within its rating. NEC reference? T/F Low-voltage power circuit breakers are the most rugged, highest priced, and largest size circuit breakers and are used in larger ampacity circuits in main switchgear and unit substations Which of the following is/are reasons that explain why there are numerous types of circuit breakers available? I. Each type offers different features and benefits II. Multiple interrupting ratings III. Multiple overcurrent sensing type and adjustable current-time parameters IV. Multiple voltage ratings V. Numerous frame and ampere ratings VI. Price VII. Variety of circuit breaker dimensions a. I. only b. II. and III. c. VI. and VII. d. VII. only e. All of the above T/F The operating mechanism, including the handle, opens or closes the circuit breaker contacts. T/F The characteristic of the operating mechanism in using the handle to open or close a circuit breaker is referred to as quick-make, quick-break as to prevent the breaker from being able to be "teased" from OFF-to-ON or ONto-OFF. Most circuit-breaker terminal connectors are rated ___? .a. 60°C b. 75°C c. 90°C d. both a. and b Part of the process of a circuit breaker interrupting an overcurrent is that the trip unit senses the overcurrent, and releases or unlatches the contacts. This then permits the movable ____to start to travel or part from the stationary contact a. arc chutes b. bi-metal element c. contact d. magnetic element Match the following with the proper UL standard. 1. insulated case circuit breakers 2. Low voltage power circuit breakers 3. Molded case circuit breakers 4. Motor circuit protectors 5. Supplementary protectors A circuit breaker's current sensing trip unit can be ___? a. electronic b. magnetic only c. thermal magnetic d. any of the above What is/are the common operating function(s) that mechanical OCPDs share? a. Current/voltage interruption means b. Current-sensing means c. Unlatching mechanism d. All of the above The operating characteristics of an OCPD trip curve can be visually displayed in a ___ curve. a. capacitance b. current-voltage c. time-current d. time-delay Electronic trip units can offer ___accuracy, additional trip adjustments, programming, and communication. a. decreased b. increased c. modest levels of d. unchanged levels of Current-limiting circuit breakers can be___? a. inherently current-limiting in their design b. internally fused c. both a. and b. d. neither a. nor b. The long-time pick-up (LTPU) and long-time delay (LTD) determine the overload protection characteristics of an adjustable electronic circuit breaker. The typical adjustment range for the LTPU is from ____times the circuit-breaker ampere rating. a. 0.25 to 0.5 b. 0.5 to 1.0 c. 1.0 to 1.5 d. 1.5 to 2.0 How can it be determined if a circuit breaker is current-limiting? a. All 200 A or less circuit breakers are current-limiting b. It will be marked "CurrentLimiting" c. It will have an interrupting rating greater than 10kA d. None of the above What devices are permitted to be used as branch circuit OCPDs in service, feeders, and branch circuits? a. Instantaneous (only) circuit breakers (MCPs) b. Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) c. Supplementary protectors d. All of the above e. c. and d c. Nonautomatic OCPDs True NEC reference: 100 true e. All of the above True True d. both a. and b c. contact 1. insulated case circuit breakers UL489 2. low voltage power circuit breakers- UL1066 3. molded case circuit breakers - UL489 4. motor circuit protectors - UL489 5. Supplementary protectors UL1077 d. any of the above d. All of the above c. time-current b. increased c. both a. and b. b. 0.5 to 1.0 b. It will be marked "CurrentLimiting" b. Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) What type of circuit breaker is the most prevalently used for 15-ampere to 2,500-ampere systems? a. ICCB b. LVPCB c. MCCB d. MCP T/F A circuit breaker with a special "straight" rating of 277/480 volts may be used on a corner-grounded delta system. Interrupting ratings on AC rated circuit breakers are used for ___? a. AC systems only b. DC systems only c. both AC and DC systems d. none of the above T/F A Type ICCB uses electronic sensor technology. What is the interrupting rating for LVPCBs? a. From 0 kA to 100,000 kA b. From 25 kA to 300,000 kA c. From 42 kA to 200 kA d. From 100 kA to 300 kA T/F A specific MCP (motor circuit protector) can only be utilized with a motor starter that is listed for use with that MCP. T/F Supplementary overcurrent protection is used for luminaires, appliances, and other equipment and can be used as a substitute where branch-circuit overcurrent devices are required. Which type of circuit breaker is designed to be reconditioned? a. Insulated case circuit breakers b. Low-voltage power circuit breakers c. Molded case circuit breakers Which is/are sources of circuit breaker maintenance information? I. Circuit breaker manufacturers' manuals II. NETA Maintenance Testing Specification for Electrical for Electrical Power distribution Equipment and Systems .III. NFPA 70B Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance a. I. only b. I., II., and III. c. II. only d. II. and III. e. III. Only T/F Quite often, a circuit breaker will be marked with multiple voltage ratings and the corresponding interrupting ratings for each voltage rating, such as 600-volt 14 kA interrupting rating, 480-volt 22 kA, and 240-volt 42 kA. T/F NFPA 70E 225.3 Circuit Breaker Testing states that "Circuit breakers that interrupt faults approaching their ratings shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions." A motor circuit protector (MCP) or instantaneous trip circuit breaker is a device that ___? a. has only an instantaneous trip b. is part of listed combination with specific starter(s) c. is UL recognized d. provides no overload protection e. all of the above A fuse uses a conductive ____ link or links encapsulated in a tube with compacted silica sand and connected to contact terminals. a. break out b. filament c. fusible d. malleable The electrical resistance of the fuse link is so low, it simply acts as a(n) ____ during the normal circuit operation. a. capacitor b. conductor c. inductor d. resistor Which of the following can be the benefits of current-limiting fuse applications? I. They are resettable II. They have high interrupting ratings, which prevent misapplication in high fault current applications III. They provide consistent, reliable overcurrent protection operation IV. They provide superior equipment short-circuit protection V. They require periodic calibration testing a. I. and II. b. I., II., III., IV., and V. c. I. and V. d. II., III., and IV. Photovoltaic applications present unique protection requirements resulting in the development of fuses with specific features for PV source circuits and output circuits application. Fuses listed to ____ standard are required for these PV applications a. UL 248 b. UL 489 c. UL 1099 d. UL 2579 T/F Compare a 100-ampere Class RK1, a 100-ampere Class J, and a 100ampere Class CF fuse, all 600-volt, dual-element, time-delay with 300 kiloamperes ratings. With few exceptions, all can be applied the same way, have similar characteristics, and are of the same dimensions. T/F There are fuses that provide visual open fuse indication. The majority of fuses sold commercially are fuses which do not provide any visual indication. T/F Cartridge fuses in circuits of any voltage where accessible to other than qualified persons and all fuses in circuits over 150 volts to ground shall be provided with a disconnecting means on their supply side. There are exceptions. NEC reference? Nontime-delay fuses use a(n) ____element fuse construction. a. dissimilar metal b. dual c. single d. suppression T/F Nontime-delay Class J fuses have slow response times and are best applied for equipment with high inrush currents or temporary overloads or c. MCCB False a. AC systems only True c. From 42 kA to 200 kA True false b. Low-voltage power circuit breakers b. I., II., and III. True True e. all of the above c. fusible b. conductor d. II., III., and IV. d. UL 2579 False True True NEC reference: 240.40 c. single False surge currents. T/F Dual-element time-delay fuses consist of two distinctive and separate types of elements that are connected in parallel inside the fuse. One is an overload element and the other is a short-circuit element Generally, the overload element of a branch-circuit dual-element time-delay fuse will hold an overload that is five times greater than the ampere rating of the fuse for a minimum time of _____ a. 2 seconds b. 5 seconds c. 10 seconds d. 20 seconds Low voltage fuses (600 volts or less) permitted to be used to protect service, feeder, and branch circuits are called branch-circuit overcurrent protective devices or branch-circuit fuses and are covered by the ____Standard a. UL 248 b. UL 489 c. UL 1099 d. UL 2579 Which is not a performance requirement for a Class J, time-delay fuse (UL 248 Class J)? a. Have a voltage rating of 600 volts (AC) b. Have an interrupting rating of 200 kA (AC) or more c. Hold 500% inrush current for 10 seconds d. Must be resettable after fault interruption Listed current-limiting fuses have ____ features that help prevent the installation of fuses that cannot provide a comparable minimum protection level of critical ratings and performance a. current-limiting b. rejection c. resistance d. voltage surge protection Match the correct Memory Word for each type of fuse...... Class CC Fuse A.tiny B.Cube C.charlie Chaplin D. rejection Match the correct Memory Word for each type of fuse...... Class CF fuse A. Charlie Chaplin B. Rejection C. Tiny D. Cube Match the correct Memory Word for each type of fuse...... Class G fuse A. Cube B. Growing C.Large D. Junior Match the correct Memory Word for each type of fuse...... Class J fuse A. Cube B. Tiny C. Large D. Junior Match the correct Memory Word for each type of fuse...... Class L fuse A. Junior B. Large C. cube D. growing Match the correct Memory Word for each type of fuse...... Class R fuse A. Large B. junior C. Rejection D. Cube Match the correct Memory Word for each type of fuse...... Class T fuse A. rejection B. Tiny C. large D. junior T/F High speed fuses can be used to provide motor branch-circuit shortcircuit and ground-fault protection for motor branch-circuits with power electronic drives that provide circuit overload protection. NEC reference?? T/F Supplementary fuses used to protect individual luminaires, appliances, or control circuits are allowed to be considered as the final branch-circuit overcurrent protective device. NEC reference?? T/F A fuse listed to UL 2579 with a photovoltaic DC voltage rating is suitable for PV source and output circuit applications at its DC voltage rating or less, but may not be suitable for general industry DC applications. False c. 10 seconds a. UL 248 d. Must be resettable after fault interruption b. rejection C. Charlie Chaplin D. Cube B. growing D. junior B. large C. rejection B. Tiny True NEC reference: 430.52(c)(5) False NEC reference: 240.10 True 1. current limiting 2. current For each type of fuse, identify whether it is current limiting, non-current limiting 3. current limiting 4. nonlimiting, or N/A (Not applicable). 1. Class CC fuse 2. Class CF fuse 3. Class G current limiting 5. current limiting fuse 4. Class H fuse 5. Class j fuse 6. Class L fuse 7. Class R fuse 8. Class T fuse 6. current limiting 7. current limiting 8. current limiting Match the correct Interrupting Range for each type of fuse. -Class CC fuse A. A. 200kA 200kA B. 100KA C. 200kA or 300kA D. 10kA Match the correct Interrupting Range for each type of fuse. -Class CF fuse A. C. 200kA or 300kA 200kA B. 100KA C. 200kA or 300kA D. 10kA Match the correct Interrupting Range for each type of fuse. -Class G fuse A. B. 100KA 200kA B. 100KA C. 200kA or 300kA D. 10kA Match the correct Interrupting Range for each type of fuse. -Class H fuse A. D. 10kA 200kA B. 100KA C. 200kA or 300kA D. 10kA Match the correct Interrupting Range for each type of fuse. -class J fuse A. C. 200kA or 300kA 200kA B. 100KA C. 200kA or 300kA D. 10kA Match the correct Interrupting Range for each type of fuse. -class L fuse A. C. 200kA or 300kA 200kA B. 100KA C. 200kA or 300kA D. 10kA Match the correct Interrupting Range for each type of fuse. -Class R fuse (class RK5 and RK1 version) A. 200kA or 300kA(RK1) B. 100KA C. 200kA or 300kA D. 10kA Match the correct Interrupting Range for each type of fuse. -Class T fuse A. 200kA or 300kA(RK1) B. 100KA C. 200kA D. 10kA Match the correct Ampere Rating Range for each type of fuse. -Class CC fuse A. Fractional - 30A B. 1-100A C. 1/2 - 60A D. 1/8 - 600A Match the correct Ampere Rating Range for each type of fuse. -Class CF fuse A. Fractional - 30A B. 1-100A C. 1/2 - 60A D. 1/8 - 600A Match the correct Ampere Rating Range for each type of fuse. -Class G fuse A. Fractional - 30A B. 1-100A C. 1/2 - 60A D. 1/8 - 600A Match the correct Ampere Rating Range for each type of fuse. -Class H fuse A. Fractional - 30A B. 1-100A C. 1/2 - 60A D. 1/8 - 600A Match the correct Ampere Rating Range for each type of fuse. -Class J fuse A. 601-6,000A B. 1-100A C. 1/2 - 60A D. 1-600A Match the correct Ampere Rating Range for each type of fuse. -Class K fuse A. 601-6,000A B. 1/8-600A C. 1/2 - 60A D. 1-600A Match the correct Ampere Rating Range for each type of fuse. -Class L fuse A. 601-6,000A B. 1/8-600A C. 1/2 - 60A D. 601-6,000A Match the correct Ampere Rating Range for each type of fuse. -Class R fuse (class RK5 and RK1 version) A. 601-6,000A B. 1/8-600A C. 1/2 - 60A D. 1/10600A Match the correct Ampere Rating Range for each type of fuse. -Class T fuse A. 601-6,000A B. 1-1,200A C. 1/2 - 60A D. 1/10-600A In addition to determining the proper OCPD ampere rating for an application, what criteria is/are important when selecting overcurrent devices? a. Interrupting rating b. Short-circuit current ratings c. Voltage rating d. All of the above In some cases, momentary high inrush currents during motor starting can reach as high as ? times the normal running current amperes during the first 1/2 cycle. a. 2 b. 4 c. 10 d. 20 T/F When an AC motor is started across the line, a high inrush current occurs. T/F Most circuit breakers and fuses would "nuisance open" on motor startup if sized to provide motor and branch-circuit overload protection. As a result, motor branch circuits are permitted by NEC requirements to have two separate overcurrent protective devices located at physically different locations Which of the following is typically true regarding motor overcurrent protection? I. Motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection is located at the beginning of a motor branch circuit in order to provide shortcircuit and ground-fault protection to the entire circuit. II. Overload relays and other motor overload protective devices are selected on the motor nameplate current ratings and are intended to protect the motor windings and the branch circuit wire and components against overloads. Which NEC section provides the separate overload device rating or trip setting requirement for continuous-duty motors more than one horsepower? a. 430.6 b. 430.7 c. 430.32(A)(1) d. 430.52(C) T/F Some fuses can be sized to provide both motor branch-circuit and shortcircuit protection and also motor branch-circuit overload protection. NEC Reference? If a motor nameplate shows a service factor of 115%, the motor is designed to operate at ? its rated horsepower a. 1.15 times b. 0.115 times c. 115% d. both a. and c. e. none of the above Separate motor and branch-circuit overload protection is sized based upon the ? . a. Full load current based on motor horsepower in NEC Tables 430.247 to 430.250 b. maximum locked-rotor current c. motor nameplate full-load current d. start-up current NEC reference??? It is necessary to select a separate overload protective device for a 25horsepower continuous-duty motor with 32 amperes nameplate current rating and a marked 1.15 service factor. Table 430.250 shows 34 amperes for such a motor. What is the maximum trip setting or ampere rating permitted for this overload protective device? Assume that the more permissive requirements of 430.32(C) are not warranted. a. 32 A b. 34 A c. 40 A d. 42.5 A A. 200kA or 300kA(RK1) C. 200kA A. Fractional - 30A B. 1-100A C. 1/2 - 60A D. 1/8 - 600A D. 1-600A B. 1/8-600A D. 601-6,000A D. 1/10-600A B. 1-1,200A D.all of the above d. 20 True True c. Both I. and II. c. 430.32(A)(1) True NEC reference: 430.55 d. both a. and c. c. motor nameplate full-load current NEC reference: 430.32 c. 40 A Using the conductor sizing guide in this lesson, what conductor ampacity is needed for a 10-horsepower, 230-volt single phase motor? a. 50 A b. 60 A c. 62.5 A d. 87.5 A According to 430.32, if a continuous-duty motor nameplate does not have a 1.15 or greater service factor or temperature rise of 40°C or less, then a separate overload protection device must be set at no more than ? (assuming that this selection will permit the motor to start and that sizing per 430.32(C) is not warranted). a. 100% b. 115% c. 125% d. 135% Using the fuse sizing guide, what are the two standard ampere ratings per 240.6 that could be selected for a dual-element time delay fuse sized for motor branch-circuit, short-circuit, and ground fault protection when there are separate overload relays intended for overload protection of a 10horsepower, 230-volt, single phase motor? Be sure to review the ** and †† footnotes that are applicable. Assume that the permissive requirement of 430.52(C)(1) Exception 2 is not warranted. a. 50 A or 70 A b. 70 A o Using 430.52 and Table 430.248, what is the maximum size dual-element fuse short-circuit and ground-fault protective device allowed for a 10horsepower, 230-volt, single-phase motor, assuming the motor starts with this size? a. 50 A b. 70 A c. 80 A d. 90 A Using Table 430.52, what is the maximum instantaneous trip circuit breaker setting allowed for the motor installation using a 460-volt, 25-horsepower, 3phase motor marked with a 115% service factor and a nameplate current of 32 amperes based upon 430.32(A) and full-load current of 34 amperes in Table 430.250? a. 40 A b. 256 A c. 272 A d. 600 A T/F Instantaneous trip circuit breakers are also referred to as motor circuit protectors (MCPs) and are intended only for motor branch circuit shortcircuit and ground-fault protection. Overcurrent protection for transformers requires special considerations due to the magnetizing inrush current, which occurs on the ? when the transformer is energized. a. primary b. secondary c. primary and secondary Size the maximum primary and secondary overcurrent devices for a 100kilovolt-amperes, 3-phase transformer, a 480-volt primary, and a 208/120 volts secondary (Only consider the transformer and not conductor protection or panelboard protection). a. 100 A (primary) / 125 A (secondary) b. 175 A (primary) / 225 A (secondary) c. 250 A (primary) / 275 A (secondary) d. 300 A (primary) / 350 A (secondary) The purpose of overcurrent protection of capacitors is for____? a. delay sequence protection b. ground-fault protection c. overload protection d. short-circuit protection Conductors supplying several motors, or a motor(s) and other load(s), shall have an ampacity not less than the sum of ? of the full-load current rating of the highest rated motor, determined by 430.6(A), plus the sum of the full-load current ratings of all other motors determined by 430.6(A), plus 100% of the non-continuous non-motor load, plus 125% of the continuous non-motor load a. 100% b. 125% c. 300% d. 800% NEC Reference? T/F NEC 240.21, with some exceptions, requires overcurrent protection in each ungrounded conductor to be located where the conductors connect to the load A conductor, other than a service conductor, that has overcurrent protection ahead of its point of supply that exceeds the value permitted for similar conductors that is protected as described elsewhere in 240.4 best describes ____? a. branch-circuit conductor b. feeder conductor c. service conductor d. tap conductor NEC reference?? T/F Conductors, other than flexible cords, flexible cables, and fixture wires, are required without exception or other permission to be protected against overcurrent in accordance with their ampacity specified in 310.15 at the source connection point of the conductor NEC reference?? Tap conductors shall be permitted to be protected against overcurrent in accordance with ____? a. 210.19(A)(4) b. 240.21 c. 368.17(B) d. 430.53(D) e. All of the above NEC Reference??? T/F Section 240.21 provides specific 10-foot and 25-foot tap rules for service conductors. T/F Once a feeder conductor has been tapped with smaller tap conductors serving downstream equipment, it is not permissible to apply a second tap on the first tap. (In essence, do not tap a tap.) NEC reference?? c. 62.5 A b. 115% d. 80 A or 90 A d. 90 A b. 256 A True a. primary d. 300 A (primary) / 350 A (secondary) d. short-circuit protection b. 125% NEC reference: 430.24 False d. tap conductor NEC reference: 240.2 False NEC reference: 240.4 e. All of the above NEC reference: 210.19(A)(4) False True NEC reference: 240.21 A 3/0 AWG copper feeder conductor is tapped with 20 feet of 2 AWG conductor. What is the maximum OCPD size allowed at the termination of the tap conductors installed in a fused switch or circuit breaker? (All conductors and terminations are rated 75°C.) a. 100 A b. 110 A c. 125 A d. 150 A An existing 50-ampere branch circuit is located in a kitchen for the connection of cooking equipment. A tap conductor is used to supply a new wall-mounted oven and a new counter-mounted cooking unit. The wiring method used between the 50-ampere junction box and the new cooking equipment is Type NM cable. What is the minimum size conductor and maximum conductor length allowed by Code for this installation a. 12 AWG, 50' b. 10 AWG, 50' c. 12 AWG, unlimited length, but not longer than necessary d. 10 AWG, Indicate whether feeder taps of 20 feet are covered by each of the following NEC sections. 1. 240.21(A) 2. 240.21(B)(1) 3. 240.21(B)(2) 4. 240.21(B)(3) 5. 240.21(B)(4) 6. 240.21(B)(5) The NEC permits a set of conductors feeding a single load, or each set of conductors feeding separate loads, to be connected to a transformer secondary without overcurrent protection at the secondary, as specified in __? a. 230.91 b. 240.2 tap conductors definition c. 240.21(C)(1) through (C)(6) d. 450.3 Feeder taps not over 10 feet long are covered by NEC section ____? a. 240.21(A) b. 240.21(B)(1) c. 240.21(C)(3) d. 240.21(C)(6) T/F Overcurrent protection shall be permitted to be installed as close as practicable to the storage battery terminals in an unclassified location. NEC reference?? Which of the following apply regarding the 10-foot tap rule where the ampere rating of the OCPD protecting the tap on the line-side connection is 250 amperes? a. Field installed tap conductors which leave the enclosure in which the tap was made, the tap conductor's ampacity is not less than 1/10th of the OCPD ampere rating that is protecting the feeder conductors. b. The ampacity of the tap conductor is not less than the ampere rating of the OCPD at the termination of the tap conductor, or is not less tha A 25-foot, 4 AWG, 75°C, copper conductor could be tapped from a 3/0 AWG 75°C, copper feeder conductor protected by a 200-ampere OCPD, if the 4 AWG terminates in an 80 A OCPD and the tap conductors are protected from physical damage by being enclosed in an approved raceway a. Acceptable b. Violation In an industrial installation, three separate 400-ampere bus duct taps, each 40 feet in length, are permitted to be tapped from a 1,200-ampere busway protected by a 1,200-ampere OCPD. a. Acceptable b. Violation Which of the following is not a required item for tap conductors over 25 feet long used in a high bay manufacturing building over 35 feet high at the walls? a. Conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the systems. b. The ampacity of the tap conductors is not less than one-third the rating of the overcurrent device protecting the feeder conductors. c. The tap conductors are not over 7.5 meters (25 feet) long horizontally and not over 30 meters (100 feet) total l T/F A service conductor is never a tap conductor. Which of the following is not a reason why short-circuit calculations are necessary for electrical systems? a. Analyze OCPDs for selective coordination. b. Determine the standard ampere rating of the OCPD. c. Ensure that OCPDs and components/equipment of a distribution system have adequate interrupting ratings and short-circuit current ratings. d. Service equipment is required to be marked with maximum available fault current. Which of the following is not a critical point where short-circuit calculations should be completed in a system? a. Industrial control panels b. Panelboards, motor control centers, transfer switches c. Push button device on 120 V control circuit d. Service entrance equipment Which of the following are reasons why short-circuit studies involve calculating a bolted 3-phase fault condition? a. Three phases bolted together b. 110 A c. 12 AWG, unlimited length, but not longer than necessary 1. 240.21(A) = not covered 2. 240.21(B)(1) = not covered 3. 240.21(B)(2) = covered 4. 240.21(B)(3) = covered 5. 240.21(B)(4) = not covered 6. 240.21(B)(5) = covered c. 240.21(C)(1) through (C)(6) b. 240.21(B)(1) True NEC reference: 240.21(H) e. All of the above a. Acceptable a. Acceptable c. The tap conductors are not over 7.5 meters (25 feet) long horizontally and not over 30 meters (100 feet) total length. True b. Determine the standard ampere rating of the OCPD c. Push button device on 120 V control circuit d. All of the above create a near zero impedance connection. b. A "worst case" (highest current) condition that results in maximum 3-phase thermal and mechanical stress in the system is established. c. A "worst case" condition is typically what is needed to ensure proper equipment ratings such as OCPD interrupting rating and short-circuit current ratings (SCCR). d. All of the ab T/F To comply with 110.9 of the NEC, the overcurrent protective device selected must have an interrupting rating equal to or greater than the available fault current. Per NEC ? , the overcurrent protective devices, the total impedance, the component short-circuit current ratings, and other characteristics of the circuit to be protected shall be selected and coordinated to permit the circuit protective devices to clear a fault to do so without extensive damage to the electrical components of the circuit. a. 110.9 b. 110.10 c. 110.16 d. 110.22 Which of the following is/are a major source(s) of short-circuit current contribution? a. On-site generators b. Electric heating loads c. Utility source d. Both a. and c t/f When doing an arc-flash incident energy hazard analysis, the available bolted fault current is necessary for determining the hazard. It is recommended that the calculation be as accurate as possible. T/F When a short circuit occurs, running motors contribute four to six times their normal full load into the fault adding to the magnitude of the shortcircuit current. The first step to determine the fault current at any point in the system is to draw a(n) ? showing all the sources of the short-circuit current. a. current path b. one-line diagram c. short-circuit path d. utility connection diagram T/F Short-circuit calculations are performed without overcurrent protective devices in the system. Calculations are done as though these devices are replaced with copper bars to determine the available short-circuit current. Various methods have been developed to calculate the available short-circuit current. All are based on ___ . a. Lenz's Law b. current-limiting technology c. Ohm's Law d. Onderdonk Method When calculating the multiplier for transformer short-circuit current, the transformer impedance (%Z) is multiplied by ? to determine the worst case condition to achieve the highest available short-circuit current. a. 0.09 b. 0.3 c. 0.9 d. 1.1 What is the "C" value for one 4/0 AWG/phase (600-volt, copper, three conductors) in a steel conduit? a. 15,082 b. 16,392 c. 16,673 d. 17,483 For this question, use the following criteria for the various Pt-to-Pt calculation step results in calculating the answers: Transformer full load current: round to a whole number, such as 601. Square root of 3: 1.732 f: three significant digits right of the decimal point, such as 1.036 transformer multiplier: three significant digits right of the decimal point M: three significant digits right of the decimal point Final calculated short-circuit current in amperes: round to whole number, such as 31,564 For this question, use the following criteria for the various Pt-to-Pt calculation step results in calculating the answers: Transformer full load current: round to a whole number, such as 601. Square root of 3: 1.732 f: three significant digits right of the decimal point, such as 1.036 transformer multiplier: three significant digits right of the decimal point M: three significant digits right of the decimal point Final calculated short-circuit current in amperes: round to whole number, such as 31,564 For this question, use the following criteria for the various Pt-to-Pt calculation step results in calculating the answers: Transformer full load current: round to a whole number, such as 601. Square root of 3: 1.732 f: three significant digits right of the decimal point, such as 1.036 transformer multiplier: three significant digits right of the decimal point M: three significant digits right of the decimal point Final calculated short-circuit current in amperes: round to whole number, such as 31,564 T/F For this question, use the following criteria for the various Pt-to-Pt calculation step results in calculating the answers: Transformer full load current: round to a whole number, such as 601. Square root of 3: 1.732 f: three significant digits right of the decimal point, such as 1.036 transformer multiplier: three significant digits right of the decimal point M: three significant digits right of the decimal point Final calculated short-circuit current in amperes: round to whole number, such as 3 True b. 110.10 d. Both a. and c true true b. one-line diagram True c. Ohm's Law c. 0.9 a. 15,082 c. 44,556 A a. 89,111 A a. 66,815 A True For this question, use the following criteria for the various Pt-to-Pt calculation step results in calculating the answers: Transformer full load current: round to a whole number, such as 601. Square root of 3: 1.732 f: three significant digits right of the decimal point, such as 1.036 transformer multiplier: three significant digits right of the decimal point M: three significant digits right of the decimal point Final calculated short-circuit current in amperes: round to whole number, such as 31,564 Refer to the figures and follow the steps outlined in the short-circuit calculation procedure.Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 10Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 11 The short-circuit current at position 1 (transformer secondary terminals) is ? . Note: The values calculated for this question will be used for additional questions. Select the answer closest to your calculated result. a. 46,264 A b. 49,760 A c. 52,000 A d. 65,000 A Refer to the figures and follow the steps outlined in the short-circuit calculation procedure.Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 10Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 11 The short-circuit current at position 2 (MDP) is ? . Note: The values calculated for this question will be used for additional questions. Select the answer closest to your calculated result a. 25,620 A b. 29,710 A c. 34,990 A d. 39,417 A Refer to the figures and follow the steps outlined in the short-circuit calculation procedure.Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 10Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 11 The short-circuit current at position 3 (LPA) is ? . Note: The values calculated for this question will be used for additional questions. Select the answer closest to your calculated result a. 15,570 A b. 19,750 A c. 24,233 A d. 50,641 A Refer to the figures and follow the steps outlined in the short-circuit calculation procedure.Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 10Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 11 The short-circuit current at position 4 (LPC) is ? . Note: The values calculated for this question will be used for additional questions. Select the answer closest to your calculated result a. 5,890 A b. 10,052 A c. 13,203 A d. 25,385 A Refer to the figures and follow the steps outlined in the short-circuit calculation procedure.Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 10Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 11 The short-circuit current at position 5 (LPB) is ? . Note: The values calculated for this question will be used for additional questions. Select the answer closest to your calculated result. a. 5,600 A b. 10,000 A c. 16,595 A d. 25,100 A Refer to the figures and follow the steps outlined in the short-circuit calculation procedure.Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 10Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 11 The short-circuit current at position 6 (AC-1) is ? . (Note: AC-1 and AC-2 are 3-phase, L-L-L loads. They do not require a neutral conductor to operate.) Note: The values calculated for this question will be used for additional questions. Select the answer closest to your calculated result a. 11,589 A b. 13,249 A c. 16,729 A d. Refer to the figures and follow the steps outlined in the short-circuit calculation procedure.Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 10Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 11 The short circuit at position 5 is ? than the shortcircuit current at position 6 due to the shorter conductor run supplying LPB compared to the length of conductor supplying AC-1. a. higher b. lower Refer to the figures and follow the steps outlined in the short-circuit calculation procedure.Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 10Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 11 The short-circuit current at position 7 (AC-2) is ? . (Note: AC-1 and AC-2 are 3-phase, L-L-L loads. They do not require a neutral conductor to operate.) Note: The values calculated for this question will be used for additional questions. Select the answer closest to your calculated result a. 4,507 A b. 6,892 A c. 7,895 A d. 9,8 Refer to the figures and follow the steps outlined in the short-circuit calculation procedure.Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 10Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 11 The short circuit at position 7 is ? than the shortcircuit current at position 6 a. higher b. lower Refer to the figures and follow the steps outlined in the short-circuit calculation procedure.Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 10Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 11 Use the single-phase formula for this calculation. The SCA at the beginning of the run is at panel LPA. The SCA from panel LPA must be multiplied by 0.5 (use 100% of the SCA at the transformer, b. 34,591 A a. 46,264 A d. 39,417 A a. 15,570 A d. 25,385 A c. 16,595 A a. 11,589 A a. higher d. 9,815 A b. lower b. 1,067 A 50%everywhere else for L-N or L-G) per Figure 3 Table procedure found in the Information Sheet of this lesson. Use 50% of the LPA SCA to cal Refer to the figures and follow the steps outlined in the short-circuit calculation procedure.Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 10Calculation of Fault Currents - Figure 11 The short-circuit current at position 10 (combination motor controller) is ? . Note: The values calculated for this question will be used for additional questions. Select the answer closest to your calculated result. a. 7,649 A b. 12,850 A c. 16,449 A d. 21,759 A The short-circuit current at the end of a 480-volt, 3-phase, 50-foot, 800ampere, copper feeder bus with a short-circuit current of 60,000 amperes at the beginning of the run is ? . Select the answer closest to your calculated result a. 10,489 A b. 20,674 A c. 39,568 A d. 49,200 A _____ is a system intended to provide protection of equipment from damaging line-to-ground fault currents by operating to cause a disconnecting means to open all ungrounded conductors of the faulted circuit a. Ground alarm b. Ground-fault interrupter circuit c. Ground-fault protection of equipment d. Ground motor detection NEC reference? T/F For most circuits, the phase OCPDs provide protection for all types of short circuits, including ground faults. T/F A typical ground-fault relay has an adjustable ground fault current pickup setting and time-delay pick-up setting. T/F Ground faults on large ampacity services, such as 3,000 amperes, are always of the magnitude that the phase OCPD provides suitable protection against ground faults. T/F Large ampacity service-entrance overcurrent protective devices may not always sense and open lower level ground-fault conditions prior to extensive damage. The ground-fault protection provisions of 230.95 ? apply to a service disconnect for a continuous industrial process where a nonorderly shutdown will introduce additional or increased hazards. a. shall b. shall not The ground-fault protection system must operate to cause the service disconnect to open all ungrounded conductors of the faulted circuit. The maximum setting of the ground-fault protection permitted is ? , and the maximum time-delay setting is ? for ground-fault currents equal to or greater than 3,000 amperes a. 500 A / 1 second b. 1,000 A / 1 second c. 1,000 A / 3 seconds d. 1,200 A / 1 second T/F Ground-fault relays will protect against high-magnitude ground faults The ground fault protection system shall be performance tested when first installed on site. What else is required as part of this performance testing? a. 230.95(C) requires GFPE to be performance tested when installed using the primary current injection test process. b. A written record of this test must be available to the authority having jurisdiction. c. The test shall be conducted in accordance with instructions that are required to be provided with the equipment. d. All of the above NEC reference The ____ of ground-fault protection can depend upon the components, wiring, setting, and maintenance of not just the relay, but also the proper installation of the building wiring system. a. ampacity b. control c. reliability d. setting T/F The two types of ground-fault sensing relays are zero sequence and residual. T/F The effective time-current curve for ground-fault protection consists of the curve for the ground-fault relay and the phase overcurrent protective device Residual ground-fault protection monitors ground fault currents in the___? a. grounding strap b. neutral conductor c. phase conductors d. b. and c. Zero sequence ground-fault protection monitors current in the _____ . a. grounding strap b. neutral conductor c. phase conductors d. b. and c. T/F Inappropriate GFPE settings are a common cause of main service nuisance power outages. T/F Ground-fault protection can create selective coordination concerns depending upon the types and sizes of devices selected. T/F The most commonly required point where GFPE is required is service disconnects of 1,000 amperes or more for 480/277-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire, solidly grounded wye electrical systems. c. 16,449 A d. 49,200 A c. Ground-fault protection of equipment NEC reference: 100 True True False True b. shall not d. 1,200 A / 1 second False d. All of the above NEC reference: 230.95(C) c. reliability True True a. grounding strap d. b. and c. True False True T/F Improperly grounding of neutral conductors has no effect on a GFPE to detect ground fault currents accurately. Ground-fault protection of equipment is not permitted for ? or required for a continuous industrial process where a non-orderly shutdown would introduce additional or increased hazards. a. electronically-actuated fuses b. fire pump circuits c. industrial buildings d. phase converters NEC reference?? T/F GFPE is required for a 1,000-ampere service disconnect with 800ampere fuses for a 480/277-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire, solidly grounded wye electrical system. NEC reference?? T/F 230.95 requires GFPE on a 1,000-ampere service disconnect for a 208/120 volt, solidly grounded system. T/F For healthcare facilities, 517.17(B) requires the feeders to have GFPE if the service has GFPE. False b. fire pump circuits NEC reference: 695.6(G) True NEC reference: 230.95 False True