1# Depends, if through a concentric knock out no it would not be sufficient, through a hole that is the correct size not concentric it would be sufficient.
2# yes if metallic, if pvc no, the connection through a non concentric hole would qualify as a good bond.
3#No, they are equivalent.
!. Where is your stab? 2. Are we supposed to be able to download attached files? To my knowledge, we have not been able to do so in the past, 3. I agree with Andrew's response. 4. Happy New Year to you, too.