101 Basic Series - Module 08 - Post Assessment
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1
Circuit breakers must be derated for voltage, current, and interrupt ratings at altitudes above ________ feet.
1,000
5,000
6,000
10,000
The don't need derating
2
Molded case circuit breakers are tested and rated according to the UL 489 standard.
True
False
3
Motor circuit protectors disconnect the motor load from an electrical supply under what condition?
When the handle is switched to OFF
When an automatic trip operation occurs
When a manual trip is initiated with a push-to-trip button
All of the above
4
A device bolted to the load end of a molded case circuit breaker, that will trip only when a very high fault is encountered, is the ___________________.
Current limiter
Ground fault protector
Voltage limiter
Under voltage release
5
The trip unit provides quick-make, quick-break and trip-free operation of the molded case circuit breaker.
True
False
6
A rating plug is also called an interchangeable trip unit.
True
False
7
he handle gives an indication of the contacts status -- open, closed or tripped.
True
False
8
If the ambient temperature of a circuit breaker falls below 40°C, the breaker will carry _________ current.
More
Less
The same
9
The means to open and close the contacts on a molded case circuit breaker is provided by the _____________.
Arc extinguishers
Trip units
Operating mechanism
Molded case or frame
10
Interphase barriers provide higher electrical ratings on the circuit breaker poles.
True
False
11
NEMA and local electric codes determine the proper selection of an enclosure type for a particular application.
True
False
12
Most faults on a motor circuit are caused by a breakdown of the insulation within the motor windings resulting in low level short circuit that quickly cascade into major faults.
True
False
13
An undervoltage release mechanism should be used as a circuit interlock.
True
False
14
The NEC allows a breaker to be applied to a maximum of _________ of its continuous current rating.
60
75
80
90
99
15
Molded case circuit breakers are designed to provide circuit protection in _______________.
High voltage distribution systems
Low voltage distribution systems
Both high and low voltage systems
16
Endcap kits, rear-connected studs, and plug-in adapters are used to connect circuit breakers to the bus bar in switchboards.
True
False
17
The function of the arc extinguisher is to _________ and _________ the arc.
Release and Bend
Divide and Release
Bend and Confine
Divide and Confine
18
In a single-phase condition, current to the motor in the remaining phases ___________.
Increases significant
Decreases significant
Remains the same
19
Molded case circuit breakers with electronic trip units are being replaced by breakers with thermal magnetic trip units.
True
False
20
In order to divide and extinguish the arc, a deionization process must occur.
True
False
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