The continuity of a grounded conductor shall not depend on a connection to _____.

• A. A Raceway
• B. A Metallic Enclosure
• C. Cable Armor
• D. Any Of These

Answer: (A)

The grounded conductor must remain continuous on its own, not depending on other metal paths for its return path. If the neutral relied on a metal raceway to stay continuous, any break, poor bond, or disconnection in that raceway could interrupt the neutral path and create hazardous voltages or unbalanced conditions. By requiring the grounded conductor to be continuous regardless of how the raceway is connected (or even if the raceway is damaged), the system keeps the neutral path intact. Bonding and grounding of metal parts (raceways, enclosures, armor) are still important for safety, but they should not be the means by which the neutral maintains continuity.