Question 1093 of 844 · Washington 01 Journey Level Electrician Exam

Under the NEC, operation of equipment in excess of its normal full-load rating that would cause damaging overheating if it persisted is called:

Exactly one answer is correct.

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Correct answer to question 1093

  • D: An overload

Explanation

Article 100 defines overload as operation in excess of normal full-load rating, or of a conductor in excess of its ampacity, that causes damage or overheating if it lasts long enough. A short circuit or ground fault is not an overload.

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