Question 11044 of 1003 · California General Electrician Exam
Where must the outer conductive shield of a CATV coaxial cable entering a building be grounded?
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Correct answer to question 11044
- B: As close as practicable to the point of entrance
Explanation
The coaxial cable shield must be bonded to the building grounding system as close as practicable to the point of entrance or attachment. This minimizes voltage differences between systems during lightning or power faults.
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