BICSI Exam RCDDv14.1 Topic 1 Question 31 Discussion

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Question #: 31
Topic #: 1

A MINIMUM separation distance of 305 mm (12 in) between telecommunication cables and power cables with EMI exceeding 5 kVA is acceptable in which of the following cases?

APower cables are unshielded, while telecommunication cables are enclosed in a grounded metal conduit pathway.

BPower cables are unshielded, while telecommunication cables are enclosed in a non-metal conduit pathway.

CPower cables are unshielded and enclosed in a grounded metal conduit, while telecommunication cables are enclosed in a grounded metal conduit pathway.

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Cory

6 months ago

Haha, good thing I remembered the old saying, 'Metal is better than non-metal when it comes to EMI shielding.' C is the way to go!

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Olga

5 months ago

Metal conduit pathways are definitely the way to go for shielding against EMI.

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Alberta

5 months ago

It's always important to remember the basics when it comes to cable separation.

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Alex

5 months ago

I agree, C is definitely the best option for minimizing EMI interference.

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Domingo

6 months ago

Well, I was going to choose B, but then I remembered that metal conduits are better at shielding than non-metal ones. C it is!

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Leonie

7 months ago

Option C seems like the safest bet. Grounding the metal conduits for both cable types is crucial to mitigate EMI interference.

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Sheron

6 months ago

I agree, grounding the metal conduits is important to prevent interference between the telecommunication and power cables.

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Ruthann

6 months ago

I agree, grounding the metal conduits for both types of cables is important to prevent interference.

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Raina

6 months ago

Option C seems like the safest bet. Grounding the metal conduits for both cable types is crucial to mitigate EMI interference.

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Alayna

6 months ago

Option C seems like the safest bet. Grounding the metal conduits for both cable types is crucial to mitigate EMI interference.

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Luis

6 months ago

Yes, option C is the best choice for minimizing EMI issues between the telecommunication and power cables.

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Nichelle

6 months ago

I agree, grounding the metal conduits for both cables is important to reduce interference.

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Benton

7 months ago

I think the correct answer is C. Having both power and telecom cables in grounded metal conduits provides the necessary shielding to meet the 305 mm separation requirement.

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Joanna

6 months ago

Yes, it provides the necessary shielding to prevent interference between the cables.

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Marvel

6 months ago

I agree, having both cables in grounded metal conduits is the best option for meeting the separation distance requirement.

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