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1. Raceways must not be used to support Class 2 or 3 cables.

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2. In each attached garage and in each detached garage with electric power, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in each vehicle bay and not more than ______.

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3. A clear zone distance from the top of a bathtub rim or a shower stall threshold must be at least _____ ft. vertically for any parts of chain-, cable-or cord-suspended luminaries, cord-connected luminaries (fixtures), lighting track, pendent, or ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans.

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4. Branch circuits are not allowed to exceed what percentage of voltage drop?

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5. What is the minimum number of general-purpose receptacles required to be readily accessible when installed in sleeping room of dorms, or guest rooms of hotels and motels.

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6. In general, overhead service-drop conductors shall NOT be smaller than _____.

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7. Where more than one, rod and pipe or plate, electrode are used each electrode of one grounding system shall not be less than _______ from any electrode of another grounding system.

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8. If the AC load is 15,000va and the heating load is 20,000va which one is used when calculating total load?

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9. What is the smallest size grounding conductor allowed for grounding the structural reinforcing steel of a swimming pool?

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10. Thermal insulation shall not be installed above a recessed luminaire (fixture) or within _______ inches of the recessed luminaires (fixtures) enclosure, wiring compartment, or ballast unless it is identified for contact within insulation, Type IC.

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11. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each peninsular counter-top space with a short dimension of _________ inches or greater.

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12. An insulated grounded conductor larger then _______ shall be permitted to be marked with white tape at the time of installation.

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13. What is generally the maximum distance above the counter-top for receptacle outlets in dwelling unit kitchens?

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14. What is the minimum percentage of the maximum current rating for PV system overcurrent devices, as calculated in 690.8(A)?

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15. At least ________ of free conductor shall be left at each outlet, junction, and switch point for splices or the connections of luminaries (fixtures) or devices.

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16. True or False: Permissive rules of this code are those that identify actions that are allowed but not required, are normally used to describe options or alternative methods, and are characterized by the use of the terms shall be permitted or shall not be required.

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17. A required 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles in dwelling units shall be installed in any wall space _______ feet or more in width.

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18. LFMC must be fastened in place securely by approved means ________ in. or less of each box, cabinet, conduit body, or other conduit termination. Exceptions ignored.

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19. General lighting in dwelling units is required to have a unit load of at least _______ VA.

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20. In a dwelling unit, a receptacle outlet shall be installed at each kitchen wall countertop space ____ in. or wider.

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21. Receptacle outlets are permitted to be mounted no more than ____ in. below the countertop in a dwelling unit for the physically impaired

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22. For equipment rated 1200 amperes or more and over 6 feet wide that contain over-current devices, there shall be one entrance to and egress from the required working space mot less than _______ wide at each end of the working space.

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23. A clear zone distance from the top of a bathtub rim or a shower stall threshold must be at least _____ ft. vertically for any parts of chain-, cable-or cord-suspended luminaries, cord-connected luminaries (fixtures), lighting track, pendent, or ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans.

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24. What is the maximum continuous load for 12 AWG copper?

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25. Aluminum, copper-clad aluminum, or copper conductors, for each phase, polarity, neutral, or grounded circuit shall be permitted to be connected in parallel only in sizes __________ and larger.

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