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1. True or false: If fire alarm cable is abandoned, the accessible portions must be removed.

True

False

Question 1 of 25

2. Electric signs and outline lighting systems must be _______ or more above areas accessible to vehicles unless protected from physical damage.

14 ft

20 ft

9 ft

10 ft

Question 2 of 25

3. What size overcurrent protection device is required for a branch circuit with a continuous load of 80 amps with 75 degrees C terminals and 3 AWG cu THWN conductors?

90 amp

125 amp

100 amp

150 amp

Question 3 of 25

4. If a panel is straight rated 480v what type of rating(s) are the breakers required to have?

480V

277/480V

277/480V and 480V

Question 4 of 25

5. Cord and plug type equipment not fastened in place shall not exceed what percentage of the branch circuit ampere rating?

80

100

50

60

Question 5 of 25

6. Outdoor 15 or 20 amperes, 125-volt, single-phase receptacles for a dwelling are not required to be GFCI protected if they are supplied from a dedicated branch circuit and installed:

at a second-floor balcony.

at least 6 ft., 6 in. above grade.

for electric snow-melting or deicing equipment that is not readily accessible and installed in accordance with Article 426.

in a weatherproof box.

Question 6 of 25

7. For 1000 volts, nominal or less what is the minimum size copper conductor for spans up to 50'?

4AWG

8AWG

10AWG

6AWG

Question 7 of 25

8. For the workspace in front of a 120/240-volt, single-phase, 400 amperes rated disconnect switch located in a commercial occupancy, what is the minimum required height?

8 ft

6-1/2 ft

5-1/2 ft

7-1/2 ft

Question 8 of 25

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

30

16

20

25

Question 9 of 25

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.

2 inches

4 inches

3 inches

5 inches

Question 10 of 25

11. For a size 6 AWG THHN copper conductor connected to a fusible disconnect switch with terminals rated for 75 degrees Celsius, what is the maximum current load, in amps?

65 amps

50 amps

100 amps

75 amps

Question 11 of 25

12. Which of the following is not a standard ampere rating for a circuit breaker?

55

25

45

35

Question 12 of 25

13. Where the service-entrance phase conductors are installed in parallel, in two or more raceways, the size of the grounded conductor in each raceway shall not be smaller than _______ AWG.

2/0

#2

1/0

#1

Question 13 of 25

14. If each unit in a 12 unit condo had an 8kW electric range, applying the optional method of calculation for multifamily dwellings, what would the calculated demand load be on the ungrounded service entrance conductors for the electric ranges?

31.48kW

49.2kW

96kW

39.36kW

Question 14 of 25

15. Trees can be used as supports for overhead conductors.

True

False

Question 15 of 25

16. True or false: The NEC does NOT cover installations in ships, aircraft, or underground mines.

False

True

Question 16 of 25

17. True or false: It is permissible to attach, strap, or tape power-limited fire alarm cables to the exterior of a conduit or raceway.

True

False

Question 17 of 25

18. Auxiliary gutters made of sheet metal must be secured and supported at intervals of ft. or less along their entire length.

3 feet

4 feet

5 feet

6 feet

Question 18 of 25

19. The area around motor fuel dispensing pumps at a service station is considered a hazardous location. How far horizontally from the enclosure of the outdoor motor fuel dispensing pumps does this extend?

21 feet

18 feet

19 feet

20 feet

Question 19 of 25

20. Unless it is necessary to supply pool equipment, underground wiring is not allowed under a pool or in an area less than _______ ft. horizontally from the inside wall of the pool.

6

5

8

7

Question 20 of 25

21. A least 1 receptacle outlet shall be accessible from the deck, balcony, or porch. The outlet shall not be located more than _______ above the deck, balcony, or porch.

6'6"

4'6"

5'6"

2'6"

Question 21 of 25

22. Where conductors supply continuous loads the conductor shall have an ampacity rating not less than what percentage?

100

115

125

110

Question 22 of 25

23. True or false: If fire alarm cable is abandoned, the accessible portions must be removed.

True

False

Question 23 of 25

24. Branch circuit ratings are identified as circuits under what amperage?

60

50

100

20

Question 24 of 25

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

12

25

5

10

Question 25 of 25

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