EIAT and NEIEP Test Tools, Equipment and Installation

Question 1

What tool is used to cut threads on the outside of a metal conduit or pipe?

Accepted Answer

Die

Answer

A die is used to cut external (male) threads on conduit, pipes, or rods, while a tap cuts internal (female) threads.

Question 2

What is a 'fish tape' used for in electrical installation?

Accepted Answer

Pulling wire through conduit or walls

Answer

A fish tape is a long flexible steel or fiberglass tape used to pull conductors through conduit or through wall cavities.

Question 3

Which type of drill bit is most suitable for drilling through masonry or concrete?

Accepted Answer

Carbide-tipped masonry bit

Answer

Carbide-tipped masonry bits are designed to withstand the hardness of concrete, brick, and masonry without dulling quickly.

Question 4

The primary purpose of a conduit reamer is to:

Accepted Answer

Remove burrs from the inside of cut conduit ends

Answer

A reamer removes sharp burrs left on the inside of conduit after cutting, preventing damage to wire insulation during pull-through.

Question 5

A knockout punch is used to:

Accepted Answer

Create clean holes in electrical enclosures and panels

Answer

A knockout punch set creates clean, precise holes in electrical panels, boxes, and enclosures for conduit entry without distorting the metal.

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