A _____ is a type of electrical panel that contains the main disconnecting means for the residential service entrance as well as the fuses or circuit breakers used to protect circuits and equipment like electric water heaters, ranges, dryers, and lighting.

a. safety switch
b. load center
c. subpanel
d. meter socket


b. load center

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If you were to boil a kettle of water while at high altitude, which of the following would be true?

A. water would boil at 212 degrees Fahrenheit B. water would boil at a lower temperature than 212 degrees Fahrenheit C. water would boil at a higher temperature than 212 degrees Fahrenheit

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The windings of an alternator are delta connected. The alternator is producing a line-to-line voltage of 480 V. A connected load draws 25.98 A of line current. What is the value of the phase current?

A. 25.98 A B. 45 A C. 15 A D. 17.32 A

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When using 24" × 48" main panels what would the diagonal measure in the first full-panel slot?

A) 53.6" B) 49.5" C) 52.6" D) 56.1"

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