University of North Alabama

ET ET-210

Code, Standards, and practices 3 – 2020, Lesson 1 Quiz
 A(n) ? is identified as either an overload condition or a short-circuit
condition.
o Overcurrent
 A(n) ? condition results in an excessive current relative to normal
operating current, but one that is confined to the normal conductive path
provided by the conductors, circuit devices, and loads of the distribution
system.
o OVERLOAD
 ? results in fault current that flows outside the normal conducting path at
some point on the circuit.
o A short-circuit condition
 A ? is a type of short-circuit condition in which an unintentional
connection is made between an ungrounded conductor and a non–currentcarrying conductor, metallic equipment, or earth.
o Ground fault
 An overcurrent that has current flow outside the normal conduction path
could be a(n) ? .
o Both a. and c.
 Ground fault and overload
 An overcurrent that stays in the normal conduction path could be a(n) ? .
What type of overcurrent condition results in the current staying in the
normal conduction path?
o Overload condition
 A(n) ? condition may be a bolted condition or an arcing condition.
o Short circuit