How would you count the cable toward the North, East, or House end?

How would you count the cable toward the North, East, or House end?

• A. Clockwise
• B. Counterclockwise
• C. Upward
• D. Downward

Answer: (A)

Counting the cable toward those defined ends uses a single, consistent direction so everyone identifies the same conductor in the same order. When you count toward the North, East, or House end, you follow the path of the cable in a clockwise direction from the reference point. This aligns with how panel diagrams and field layouts are usually drawn, making it easy to locate each conductor on drawings and in the cabinet without confusion. Upward or downward describe vertical movement and don’t reflect progression along the cable run, while counterclockwise would invert the numbering sequence and lead to mismatches with standard labeling.

Counting the cable toward those defined ends uses a single, consistent direction so everyone identifies the same conductor in the same order. When you count toward the North, East, or House end, you follow the path of the cable in a clockwise direction from the reference point. This aligns with how panel diagrams and field layouts are usually drawn, making it easy to locate each conductor on drawings and in the cabinet without confusion. Upward or downward describe vertical movement and don’t reflect progression along the cable run, while counterclockwise would invert the numbering sequence and lead to mismatches with standard labeling.