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Nonmetallic cable is draped loosely across a ceiling cavity without support before drywall. What should be corrected?

Correct Answer

A) Cable support.

Cables should be supported and secured according to the wiring method requirements.

Answer Options
A
Cable support.
B
Box fill.
C
Circuit identification.
D
Cord protection.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Cables should be supported and secured according to the wiring method requirements.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: Box fill.

Box fill. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the electrical cable support exposure being tested.

Option C: Circuit identification.

Circuit identification. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the electrical cable support exposure being tested.

Option D: Cord protection.

Cord protection. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the electrical cable support exposure being tested.

Memory Technique

If Checking Ceiling can still reach the worker, the control is decoration.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize cited field requirement from California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Electrical Code cited field requirement concepts; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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