<b>1.

Where used as switches in 120 volt and 277 volt fluorescent lighting circuits, circuit
breakers shall be marked ______.
(a.) UL (c.) AMPS
(b.) SWD (d.) VA
<c>2. The grounding electrode conductor shall be _____and shall be installed in one
continuous length without a splice or joint.
I. solid
II. solid or stranded
III. insulated covered or bare
(a.) I only (c.) II and III
(b.) I and III (d.) III only
<c>3. The disconnecting means for motor circuits rated 600 v, nominal, or less shall have and
ampere rating of what percent of the motor F.L.C.?
(a.) 100% (c.)115%
(b.) 125% (d.) 140%
<d>4. Recessed portions of enclosures for flush recessed fixtures shall be spaced from
combustible material by at least ______.
(a.)1/4” (c.) 1”
(b.) 2’ (d.) ½”
<b>5. Where it is impracticable to locate the service head above the point of attachment the
service head location shall be permitted no further than how many feet from the point of
attachment?
(a.) 1’ (c.) 3’
(b.) 2’ (d.) 4’
<a>6. For fixed multi-outlet assemblies where a number of appliances are likely to be used
simultaneously, calculate a load of 180 volt-ampere for each ___ft.
(a.) 1 (c.) 3
(b.) 2 (d.) 5
<a>7. Screw-type pressure terminals used with #14 or smaller copper conductors in motor
controller shall be torqued to a minimum of _____pound-inches.
(a.) 7 (c.) 12
(b.) 10 (d.) 20
<d>8. The identification of terminals to which a grounded conductor is to be connected shall
be substantially _____ in color.
(a.) brass (c.) green
(b.) copper (d.) white
<c>9. Heating panels or panel sets, installed under floor covering, shall not exceed _____
watts per square foot of heated area.
(a.) 16 ½ (c.) 15
(b.) 33 (d). 45
<c>10. The intent of the Code is to permit the exemption of receptacles which are located
specifically for appliances such as _____ from GFCI protection for personnel.
I. hedge trimmers
II. freezers
III. refrigerators
(a.) I only (c.) II & III only
(b.) I & II (d.) I,II & III
<b>11. Each electric appliance shall be provided with a nameplate, giving the identify name
and the rating in _____.
I. volts and watts
II. watts and amps
III. volts and amperes
(a.) I only (c.) I or II
(b.) I or III (d.) II or III
<d>12. Ground-fault protection of equipment shall be provided for solidly grounded wye
electrical services of more than 150 volts to ground, but not exceeding 600 volts phase-to-
phase for each service disconnecting means rated ______ ampere or more.
(a.) 200 (c.) 800
(b.) 600 (d.) 1000
<b>13. For industrial establishments only, omission of overcurrent protection shall be
permitted at points where busways are reduced in size, provided that the smaller busway does
not extend more than ____ feet and has a current rating at least equal to _____ the rating or
setting of the overcurrent device next back on the line.
(a.) 30’…80% (c.) 20’…1/2
(b.) 50’….1/3 (d.) 40’…75%
<c>14. When conduit nipples having a maximum length not to exceed 24” are installed
between boxes ____.
I. the nipple can be filled 75%
II. note 8 derating does apply
III. note 8 derating does not apply
IV. the nipple can be filled 60%
(a.) I and II (c.) III and IV
(b.) II and IV (d.) I and III
<c>15. Compliants with the provisions of the Code will result in ____.
(a.) good electrical service
(b.) an efficient system
(c.) freedom from hazard
(d.) all of these
<c>16. The total rating of a plug connected room air-conditioner where lighting units or other
appliances are also supplied shall not exceed ____ percent.
(a.) 80 (c.) 50
(b.) 70 (d.) 40
<c>17. What is the minimum number of overload units such as heater, trip coils, or thermal
cutouts allowed for a three-phase AC motor protection?
(a.) 1 (c.) 3
(b.) 2 (d.) none of these
<c>18. All conductors the size below can be connected in parallel except ____.
(a. #250 kcmil (c.) #1
(b. #2/0 (d.) #1/0
<a>19. Where raceways are exposed to widely different temperatures they shall be ______.
(a.) sealed (c.) grounded
(b.) bonded (b.) isolated
<b>20. When installing rigid nonmetallic conduit ____.
I. all joints shall be made by an approved method.
II. there shall be support within 2 feet.
III. all cut ends shall be trimmed inside and outside to remove rough edges.
(a.) I, II & III (c.) I & II
(b.) I & III (d.) II & III
<c>21. The minimum size copper equipment grounding conductor required on a motor branch
circuit with a 30 amp circuit breaker and #12 copper conductors is _____.
(a.) #10 (c.) #12
(b.) #8 (d.) #14
<d>22. A raceway including the end fitting shall not use more than ____ inches into a panel
containing 42 spaces for overcurrent devices.
(a.) 8 (c.) 10
(b.) 2 (d.) 3
<b>23. Junction boxes for pool lighting shall not be located less than ____ feet from the inside
wall of a pool unless separated by a fence or wall.
(a.) 3 (c.) 6
(b.) 4 (d.) 8
<c>24. The unit lighting load for dwellings expressed in va per square foot is ______ va.
(a.) 2 (c.) 3
(b.) 5 (d.) none of these
<c>25. Metal plugs or plates used with non-metallic boxes shall be recessed ______.
(a.) 3/8” (c.) ¼”
(b.) ½” (d.) 1/8”
<a>26. Supplementary overcrrent devices shall _____.
(a.) not be required to be readily accessible
(b.) be used as a substitute for branch-circuit overcurrent devices
(c.) be readily accessible
(d.) rated not over 15 amp
<d>27. Mats of insulating rubber or other suitable floor insulation shall be provided for the
operator where the voltage to ground exceeds _____ on live-front switchboards.
(a.) 50 (c.) 120
(b.) 100 (d.) 150
<c>28. A unit or assembly of units or sections, and associated fittings, forming a rigid
structural system used to support cables and raceways would be the definition of _____.
(a.) wireway (c.) cable tray
(b.) multi-outlet assembly (d.) FCC
<c>29. A pliable raceway is a raceway which can be bent _____ with a reasonable force, but
without other assistance.
(a.) with heat (c.) by hand
(b.) without heat (d.) easily
<b>30. What is the demand factor for five household clothes dryers?
(a.) 70% (c.) 50%
(b.) 80% (d.) 100%
<b>31. Non-current carrying metal parts of electrical equipment shall be kept how far from
lightning rod conductors?
(a.) 3’ (c.) 8’
(b.) 6’ (d.) 10’
<b>32. Busways shall be securely supported, unless otherwise designed and marked at
intervals not to exceed _____ feet.
(a.) 10 (c.) 3
(b.) 5 (d). 8
<c>33. Where it is unlikely that two dissimilar loads will be in used simultaneously, it shall be
permissible to _____ of the two in computing the total load of a feeder.
(a.) omit both
(b.) omit the larger
(c.) omit the smaller
(d.) omit neither
<a>34. Which of the following electrodes must be supplemented by an additional electrode?
(a.) metal underground water pipe
(b.) metal frame of a building
(c.) ground ring
(d.) concrete encased
<d>35. In judging equipment, considerations such as the following shall be evaluated:
I. mechanical strength
II. cost
III. arcing effects
IV. guarantee
(a.) I only (c.) II & IV
(b.) I & II (d.) I & III
<d>36. For the use of nonmetallic surface extensions the building ____.
I. cannot exceed three floors
II. is occupied for office purposes
III. is occupied for residential purpose
(a.) I only (c.) II & III
(b.) II only (d.) I, II & III
<a>37. When a flat cable assembly is installed less than _____ feet from the floor, it shall be
protected by a metal cover identified for the use.
(a.) 8 (c.) 12
(b.) 10 (d.) 15
<d>38. Pendant conductors longer than ____ shall be twisted together where not cable in a
listed assembly.
(a.) 12” (c.) 2”
(b.) 18” (d.) 3”
<d>39. Cablebus shall be permitted to be used for ______.
I. services
II. feeders
III. branch circuits
(a.) I only (c.) II & III
(b )II only (d.) I, II & III
<c>40. Each vented cell shall be equipped with a ____ designed to prevent destruction of the
cell.
(a.) gas arrestor
(b.) insulator
(c.) flame arrestor
(d.) electrolyte
<b>41. Thermoplastic insulation may stiffen at temperatures colder than minus ___ degrees C,
requiring care be exercised during installation.
(a.) 5 (c.) 15
(b.) 10 (d.) 30
<d>42. Flexible cords shall not be used in all but one of the following:
(a.) substitute for fixed wiring
(b.) where run through holes in walls
(c.) where attached to the building surface
(d.) for pendants wiring fixtures, portable lamps, elevator cables
<d>43. The minimum ampacity for a 120/240 v service entrance conductors is ____ amps.
(a.) 15 (c.) 60
(b.) 30 (d.) 100
<d>44. A fixture that exceeds _____ inches in any dimension shall not be supported by the
screw shell of a lampholder.
(a.) 8 (c.) 12
(b.) 10 (d.) 16
<b>45. Lighting track which operates at 30 volts or higher shall be installed at least ___ feet
above the finished floor.
(a.) 3 (c.) 8
(b.) 5 (d.) 10
<b>46. Which of the following is the maximum number of current-carrying conductors that can
be used at any cross-section of a wireway.
(a.) 100 (c.) 50
(b.) 30 (d.) 40
<a>47. The following letter suffixes shall indicate the following:
______- for two insulated conductors laid parallel within an outer nonmetallic covering.
(a.) D (c.) R
(b.) M (d.) N
<d>48. The means of identification of each system phase conductor, wherever accessible,
may be by _____.
I. tagging or other equally effective means
II. marking tape
III. separate color coding
(a.) I only (c.) III only
(b.) II only (d.) I, II & III
<b>49. For dwelling units, the computed floor area at 3va per square foot does NOT include
_____.
I. bathrooms
II. garages
III. open porches
(a.) I & III only (c.) I & II only
(b.) II & III only (d.) I, II & III
<d>50. The screw shell contact of lampholders in grounded circuits shall be connected to the
______.
(a.) green (c.) ungrounded
(b.) grounding (d.) grounded