Question 1654 Deck General

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Individual wires, used in systems greater than 50 volts, _______________.

A must be installed in conduit
B should be supported at 24 inch intervals with plastic tie wraps
C should never be located in a tank
D All of the above
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) must be installed in conduit. Individual wires used in systems greater than 50 volts must be installed in conduit as per the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements. This is to provide mechanical protection and prevent accidental contact with the energized conductors, which could pose a serious safety hazard. The other options are either too specific (B), or not completely accurate (C and D).

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