101 Basic Series - Module 12 - Post Assessment
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1
Typical applications for General Duty safety switches might include:
2
The fuse's continuous current carrying rating is referred to as its _______________.
3
A switch with no fuses is referred to as a ____________ safety switch.
4
A  two-pole, 2-wire safety switch has ____ "hot" wire(s), while a one-pole, 2-wire safety switch has _____"hot" wire(s).
5
The measurement of distance between the contacts when an arc is extinguished is called the __________ distance.
6
In most cases, the ampere rating of a fuse should not exceed the current carrying capability of the circuit.
7
A safety switch can be open style without an enclosure.
8
The proper definition for a fuse's inverse time current characteristic is:
9
Dual horsepower rating refers to the safety switch's standard HP and maximum HP ratings.
10
An air conditioner disconnect has a pullout block to make/break the circuit instead of a handle mechanism.
11
Six-Pole safety switches are used to manually switch from one power source to another.
12
Double Throw safety switch is used to manually switch from one load circuit to another.
13
The amount of time required for the fuse element to melt from the overcurrent and open the circuit is called the _________.
14
Typical applications for Heavy Duty safety switches might include:
15
Heat is a major cause of wire insulation failure and can cause serious short circuits.
16
Which NEMA type enclosure is best suited for indoor use where non-corrosive liquids drip, dirt falls, or dust blows around?
17
The standard HP rating is used with non-time delay fuses, and the maximum HP rating is applied with time delay fuses.
18
A safety switch is a device used to open and/or close a circuit. This may be done manually with a ___________ and automatically with __________. (Select two answers)
19
During a short circuit, a fuse can cut off the circuit in less than ___________.
20
The two common classifications of safety switches are: