An Electrician Is Testing a 15-Ampere, 125-Volt Rated Duplex Receptacle

question 8

Multiple Choice

An electrician is testing a 15-ampere, 125-volt rated duplex receptacle with a voltage tester.The tester indicates 120 volts between the ungrounded slot and the grounded slot.The tester also indicates 120 volts between the grounded slot and the grounding slot.The likely cause is __________.

• A) an open equipment grounding path
• B) a short circuit in the cable feeding the receptacle
• C) an open grounded circuit conductor
• D) reversed polarity at the receptacle

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