IECRM SEM 1 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VALIDATED RIGHT SOLUTIONS .
current letter symbol - Correct Answer -I
Voltage is similar to ___ in a water pipe. - Correct Answer -pressure
What is the point on a wiring system called that takes current to supply utilization
equipment? - Correct Answer -outlet
What Article of the NEC® defines outlet and receptacle? - Correct Answer -100
A(n) ___ is a box that contains branch circuit conductors that are connected to a luminaire. -
Correct Answer -lighting outlet
Which of the following is NOT an "outlet?" - Correct Answer -switch
When applying high torque to a wrench you should adjust your stance, to avoid falling should
the wrench slip, and then ___ on the wrench handle. - Correct Answer -pull
T/F: Cheater bars can be safely used on a wrench to extend the length of the handle so that
additional torque can be applied. - Correct Answer -false
Chrome finished sockets designed for use with a socket wrench can also be safely used on an
impact wrench. - Correct Answer -false
Which tool(s) could be (properly) used for cutting, shaping and removing metal that is softer
than the tool itself? - Correct Answer -cold chisel
Which of the following can be used to sharpen dull cutting edges of tools? I. a file II. a
whetstone - Correct Answer -either I or II
1
, For fasteners where the head usually sits above the surface, the length is determined by the
distance from the end of the fastener to ___. - Correct Answer -directly under the head
A 1/4 - 28 x 31/2 machine screw has a shaft diameter of ___. - Correct Answer -.25 inches
Which of these screws has the smallest shaft diameter? - Correct Answer -6-32
The correct flat-blade screwdriver should ___. - Correct Answer --have a blade thickness that
fits snugly into and reaches the bottom of the screw slot
- be the same width or slightly narrower than the length of the screw slot
Power tools should ___. - Correct Answer --be double insulated
-have a power cord that has a grounding-type cord cap
According to the NEC® Index, definitions are found in what article? - Correct Answer -100
In the NEC®, which Article explains the general requirements for a receptacle outlet? -
Correct Answer -210.50
According to OSHA, what is the maximum number of days a cord can be in use as part of a
temporary installation. - Correct Answer -90 days
GHS is an abbreviation for ___ - Correct Answer -Globally Harmonized System
Proper installation of cord ends include: - Correct Answer -adequate and compliant strain
relief
Work can be performed using power tools in wet locations if ___. - Correct Answer -the tool
uses a low-voltage isolation transformer
Current is measured in ___. - Correct Answer -amperes
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WITH VALIDATED RIGHT SOLUTIONS .
current letter symbol - Correct Answer -I
Voltage is similar to ___ in a water pipe. - Correct Answer -pressure
What is the point on a wiring system called that takes current to supply utilization
equipment? - Correct Answer -outlet
What Article of the NEC® defines outlet and receptacle? - Correct Answer -100
A(n) ___ is a box that contains branch circuit conductors that are connected to a luminaire. -
Correct Answer -lighting outlet
Which of the following is NOT an "outlet?" - Correct Answer -switch
When applying high torque to a wrench you should adjust your stance, to avoid falling should
the wrench slip, and then ___ on the wrench handle. - Correct Answer -pull
T/F: Cheater bars can be safely used on a wrench to extend the length of the handle so that
additional torque can be applied. - Correct Answer -false
Chrome finished sockets designed for use with a socket wrench can also be safely used on an
impact wrench. - Correct Answer -false
Which tool(s) could be (properly) used for cutting, shaping and removing metal that is softer
than the tool itself? - Correct Answer -cold chisel
Which of the following can be used to sharpen dull cutting edges of tools? I. a file II. a
whetstone - Correct Answer -either I or II
1
, For fasteners where the head usually sits above the surface, the length is determined by the
distance from the end of the fastener to ___. - Correct Answer -directly under the head
A 1/4 - 28 x 31/2 machine screw has a shaft diameter of ___. - Correct Answer -.25 inches
Which of these screws has the smallest shaft diameter? - Correct Answer -6-32
The correct flat-blade screwdriver should ___. - Correct Answer --have a blade thickness that
fits snugly into and reaches the bottom of the screw slot
- be the same width or slightly narrower than the length of the screw slot
Power tools should ___. - Correct Answer --be double insulated
-have a power cord that has a grounding-type cord cap
According to the NEC® Index, definitions are found in what article? - Correct Answer -100
In the NEC®, which Article explains the general requirements for a receptacle outlet? -
Correct Answer -210.50
According to OSHA, what is the maximum number of days a cord can be in use as part of a
temporary installation. - Correct Answer -90 days
GHS is an abbreviation for ___ - Correct Answer -Globally Harmonized System
Proper installation of cord ends include: - Correct Answer -adequate and compliant strain
relief
Work can be performed using power tools in wet locations if ___. - Correct Answer -the tool
uses a low-voltage isolation transformer
Current is measured in ___. - Correct Answer -amperes
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