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1. Lighting systems for fountains, pools, spas, and similar locations must be installed _______ or more horizontally from the nearest water's edge unless Article 680 permits otherwise.

7 m

5 m

3 m

10 m

Question 1 of 25

2. The National Electrical Code requires that branch-circuit conductors shall have an ampacity of not less than the rating of the branch circuit, if it pertains to conductors of:

multioutlet branch circuits supplying fixed lighting and appliance loads

only individual branch circuits

multioutlet branch circuits supplying multiple receptacles for cord-and-plug connected portable loads

all branch circuits

Question 2 of 25

3. If a branch circuit served by 12 AWG conductors is protected by a 15-ampere circuit breaker, what kind of rating does it have?

15 ampere

14 ampere

13 ampere

16 ampere

Question 3 of 25

4. If a luminaire weighs more than ________, unless the outlet box is listed for the weight to be supported, it must be supported independently of the outlet box.

40 pounds

50 pounds

60 pounds

30 pounds

Question 4 of 25

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

125%

115%

150%

100%

Question 5 of 25

6. What is the maximum cross-sectional value that conduit nipples under 24 inches long may be filled?

60 %

40 %

30 %

50 %

Question 6 of 25

7. 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?

20 feet

19 feet

18 feet

21 feet

Question 7 of 25

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

6 AWG

2 AWG

8 AWG

4 AWG

Question 8 of 25

9. What is the minimum va for a clothes dryer?

5000

3000

1500

6000

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

4

3

5

Question 10 of 25

11. Plug fuses of the Edison-base type shall be classified at not over 125 volts and _______ amperes and below.

70

30

50

20

Question 11 of 25

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

3

4

6

5

Question 12 of 25

13. Covered conductors are recognized by the Code

False

True

Question 13 of 25

14. What is the maximum ampacity of a 20 amp breaker?

20

12

16

25

Question 14 of 25

15. Where conduits enter a switchboard or floor -standing panelboard at the bottom, the conduit including their end fittings, shall not rise more than _____ inches above the bottom of the enclosure.

2

3

5

4

Question 15 of 25

16. True or false: It is permissible to use a metal pole supporting a sign cabinet or sign system to enclose the supply conductors.

False

True

Question 16 of 25

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

6 AWG

8 AWG

2 AWG

4 AWG

Question 17 of 25

18. Where a permanently installed outdoor swimming pool is located on residential or commercial properties, at least one (1) single-phase, 125-volt, 15- or 20-ampere receptacle shall be located not less than _____ from and not more than _____ from the inside wall of the swimming pool.

5 feet - 20 feet

6 feet - 20 feet

6 feet, 6 inches - 10 feet

10 feet - 20 feet

Question 18 of 25

19. 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.

6 inches

7 inches

5 inches

4 inches

Question 19 of 25

20. For a fixed or stationary electric sign installed in a fountain, the disconnecting means must be at least how far horizontally from the inside wall of the fountain?

5'

7'

2'

10'

Question 20 of 25

21. A minimum of ____ 20 amp, ____ small-appliance circuits shall supply receptacle outlets located in the kitchen, pantry, breakfast room, and dining room in a dwelling unit.

three, 1500 VA

two, 1500 VA

two, 2400 VA

three, 2400 VA

Question 21 of 25

22. Service-entrance cables shall be supported by straps or other approved means within _______ inches of every service head, goose-neck, or connection to a raceway or enclosure.

12

9

13

10

Question 22 of 25

23. There shall be no more than _________ disconnects per supply grouped in any one location.

6

7

9

5

Question 23 of 25

24. Where a cable- or raceway-type wiring method is installed through bored holes in joists, rafters, or wood members, holes shall be bored so that the edge of the hole is not less than ______ inches from the nearest edge of the wood member.

1-1/5

1-1/6

1-1/4

1-1/3

Question 24 of 25

25. 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.

7

5

6

8

Question 25 of 25

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