A Tap Conductor Is a ____ That Exceeds the Value

question 6

Multiple Choice

A tap conductor is a ____ that exceeds the value permitted for similar conductors protected as otherwise described in 240.4.

• A) conductor other than a service conductor having overcurrent protection ahead of its point of supply
• B) switch that redirects service to a branch having a total capacity
• C) spliced line having an average peak load
• D) dual-phase system having branches to an overload system

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