What is generally required to connect the grounding terminal of a grounding-type receptacle to a grounded box?

The correct answer is the equipment bonding jumper. This component is specifically designed to establish a reliable electrical connection between the grounding terminal of a grounding-type receptacle and the grounded metal box. By using an equipment bonding jumper, you ensure that any fault current can safely flow back to the panel, minimizing the risk of electrical shock or fire.

An equipment bonding jumper is typically a wire or strap that connects the grounding terminal of the receptacle to the grounding system of the metal box. This creates a low-resistance path for fault currents, which is essential for the proper operation of overcurrent protection devices (like circuit breakers).

While a grounding strap could potentially create a similar connection, it is not standard practice for connecting grounding terminals. Electrical bonding tape might provide some level of temporary bonding, but it does not meet the safety and durability standards required for grounding connections. Insulated wire is used for various electrical connections but is not specifically designed for grounding bond purposes in the way that equipment bonding jumpers are.

Thus, the requirement for connecting the grounding terminal to the grounded box is best and most safely met using an equipment bonding jumper, ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safe installation practices.