An Electrician Tests a 30 Amp, 250 Volt Dryer Receptacle

question 6

Multiple Choice

An electrician tests a 30 amp, 250 volt dryer receptacle with a voltage tester. The tester indicates 120 volts between the X and Y slots. The tester also indicates 240 volts between the X and W slots. The tester also indicates 0 volts between the Y and the grounding slot. The likely cause is __________.

• A) an open grounding path
• B) the wires are reversed between the W and the Y slots
• C) the wires are reversed between the X and the Y slots
• D) an open grounded conductor

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