NYC MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAM

When the code uses the words "____ be____" it means the identified actions are allowed but not required, and they may be options or alternative methods.

"Shall be Permitted"

In NEC, the words "____, ____ ____ indicate a mandatory requirement.

"Shall, Shall Not"

Communication circuits shall have a minimum grounding conductors of ____AWG.

#12 AWG

What is the minimum size overhead service drop conductors in copper ?

#8awg

Where cables or nonmetallic raceways are installed through bored holes in joist, rafters, or wood members, holes shall be bored so that the edge of the hole is not less than ____ from the nearest edge of the wood member.

1 and 1/4"inch

In a healthcare facility, the maximum internal current permitted to flow through a line isolated monitor,when any point of the isolated system is grounded, shall be ____ .

1 milliamperes

In anesthetic,areas health care equipment frequently in contact with bodies of persons shall not exceed ____ volts.

10 Volts

Emergency lighting emergency power or both must be available in the building within a time not exceeding ____seconds

10 seconds

Lighting system operating at 30V or less shall not be installed within ____ feet of pools, spas, fountains, or similar locations.

10'ft

How many #10 conductors can be legally installed in a 4"inch square box, 2"1/8 deep?

12

For cord and plug connected electric vehicle supply equipment is used, the interrupting devices of a listed personnel protection system shall be provided and shall be located in the power supply cable not more than ____inches from the attachment plug.

12" inches

Overhead feeder conductors shall have a minimum ____feet vertical clearance over residential property and driveways, as well as those commercial areas not subject to truck traffic, where the voltage is limited to 300V to-ground.

12'feet

A fixed storage type water heater of 120 gallons or less shall be considered a continuous, load and the branch circuits conductors shall have an ampacity of ____ % of the nameplate current rating

125%

How many receptacle outlet are permitted on a 20A, 120V circuit in a commercial building?

13

The minimum clearance for overhead feeder conductors not exceeding 600V that pass over commercial areas subject to truck traffic is ____ feet.

18" feet

How many switches will be needed to control a light fixture from five different locations?

2-3 ways and 3-4 ways

Outdoor electrical vehicle charging sites, unless specifically listed for the purpose and location, the coupling means of the electric vehicle supply equipment shall be stored or located at a height of not less than ____ inches and not more than ____ft.

24"inches and not more than 4'feet

A limited care facility is an area used on a ____hour basis for the housing of four or more persons who are incapable of self-preservation because of age, physical limitation due to accident or illness, or mental limitations, mental illness, or chemical dependency.

24hr

Lighting system covered by Article 411 shall have a power supply rated not more than ——amps and not more than 30V.

25 amps

In the critical care areas of health care centers, each patient bed shall be provided with a minimum of ____ duplex receptacles

3 duplex (6 single)

Service conductors installed as unjacketed multiconductor cable shall have a minimum clearance of ____ windows that are designed to be opened, doors, porches, stairs fire escape or similar locations.

3 ft (36 inches)

Feeder and branch circuit conductors within ____ inches of a Ballast shall have an insulation temperature rating not lower than 90°C (194°F) unless supplying a luminaiere marked as suitable for a different insulation temperature

3 inches

Branch circuit conductors within ____inches of the ballast shall have an insulation temperature rating not lower it 90°C 194°F

3" inches

Fixed in place X-ray equipment properly supplied by a branch circuit rated at not over ____ amperes shall be permitted to be supplied through a suitable attachment plug cap and hard service cable cord.

30 Amps

The working space in front of the electric equipment shall not be less than ____ inches wide, or the width of the equipment, whichever is greater.

30" inches

Fixed in place X-ray equipment properly supplied by a branch circuit rated at not over ____Amps shall be permitted to be supplied through a suitable attachment plug cap and hard service cable or cord .

30Amps

Panel boards equipped with snap switches rated at ____ or less shall have over-current protection not exceeding 200A.

30Amps

For switchboard that are not totally enclosed, in a space of ____"inches or more shall be provided between the top of the switchboard and any combustible ceiling.

36"inches (3ft)

A separation of at least ____ is required between network communication cable and power cables.

4" (830)

The maximum voltage drop from service point to the last over-current device in a dwelling unit?

4%

The dimensions of working space for access to live parts operating at 300V, nominal to ground, where there are exposed live parts on both sides of the workspace is ____ feet.

4' feet

Open conductors installed outside shall be separated from open conductors of other circuits or systems by not less than ____inches.

4'inches

AC or DC general use snap switches may be used for control of inductive loads not exceeding ____of the ampere rating of the switch at the applied voltage.

50%

Dwelling units circuits running through another dwelling unit in common areas. What percentage of change will require it to be up to code ____%.

50%

The demand factor for marina load calculations of 45 shore power receptacles is ____%.

50%

What is the maximum run length of a 18AWG fixture wire that is tapped on to a 20A branch circuit?

50' ft.

The load for household electric clothes dryer's in a dwelling unit(s) shall be either ____ watts (volt-amperes) or the nameplate rating, which ever is larger, for each dryer served ?

5000 watts

Infrared Lamps for commercial and industrial heating appliances shall have over-current protection not exceeding ____ Amps.

50Amps

The feeder conductor ampacity shall not be less than that of the service-entrance conductors with an ampacity of ____Amps or less

50Amps or less

Exposed live parts of motors and controller operating at ____ Volts or more between terminals shall be guarded against accidental contact by enclosure or by location.

50Volts

Manufactured wiring systems constructed with type MC cable shall be supported and secured at intervals not exceeding ____ ft.

6 ft

Where internal combustion engines are used as the prime motor, an on site fuel supply shall be provided with an on premise fuel supply sufficient for not less than ____ hours full demand operation of the system

6 hours

Equipment associated with electrical installation can be located above or below other electrical equipment within their working space when the associated equipment does not extend more than —— inches from the front of the electrical equipment.

6" inches

Rigid metal conduit that is directly buried outdoors shall have at least ____inches of cover.

6" inches

For equipment rated 1200A or more and over 6ft wide that contains over-current devices, switching devices, or control devices, there shall be one entrance to and egress from the required working space not less than 24inches. Wide and ____ nches high at each end of the working space.

6'foot 6"inches (78" inches)

A separation of at least ____ft shall be maintained between communication wires and cables on buildings and lighting conductors, where practicable.

6'ft

In strait pull, the length of the box shall not be less than ____ times the trade size of the largest raceway.

8

The minimum radius of a field bend on trade size 1 "1/4 RMC is ____.

8

Service drops Installed over roof shall have a vertical clearance of ____ above the roof surface, and unless a lesser distance is permitted by and exceptions

8'ft

The equipotential plane in an agricultural building shall be connected to the electrical grounding system with a copper, insulated, covered, or bare conductor and not smaller than -____AWG

8AWG

Which of the following statements best describe the grounding requirement for central vacuum outlet

Accessible non current carrying metal parts are required to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor.

In healthcare facilities, patient bed receptacles located in general care areas shall be supplied by at least two branch circuits, which ____permitted to originate from two separate transfer switches on the emergency system

Are permitted

Wiring from an emergency source to emergency loads shall ____ ____ ____ ____ of all other wiring

Be kept entirely independent of all other wiring

Where skin effect exist the ferromagnetic envelope shall be bonded at ____.

Both ends

Knife switch rated for more than 1200 Amps at 250Volts or less

Can be used only as isolating switch, shall not be opened under load

Which is not considered a power supply?

Capacitor

—— Cartridge fuses of the renewable type shall be permitted to be used only for replacement in existing installation is where there is no evidence of over-fusing or tampering.

Class H

In a dwelling unit which appliance is allowed to have a 24"inch cord with Attachment ground plug ?

Combination range hood/microwave oven

Patient care areas of healthcare facilities ____ areas such as business offices, corridors, lounges ,day rooms, or similar areas

Do not include

Which flexible cable is Allowed to be used for electric vehicle charging station 300 Volts ?

EVJ

Which flexible cable is allowed to be used for a Electric Vehicle Charging Station?

EVJ

Automatic transfer switches shall be ____ operated and ____ held

Electrically operated and mechanically

The equipment system shall supply major electric ____ necessary for patient care and basic hospital operation

Equipment

The patient care area is any portion of the healthcare facility where patients are intended to be ____or ____.

Examined or treated

A hospital is a building or portion thereof used for medical, psychiatric,obstetrical , or surgical, care on a 24 hour basis of ____ or more patients

Four

Where a main bonding jumper or a system bonding jumper is a screw only the screw shall be identified with a ____ that shall be visible with the screw installed

Green finish

In a healthcare facility receptacles and attachment plugs in a hazardous (classified) location with an anesthizing area shall be listed for use in class I group ____ locations

Group C

Plug fuses a 15 amperes and lower rating shall be identified by a ____ configuration of the window, cap, or other prominent part to distinguish them from fuses of higher ampere rating

Hexagon

Type 3 Surge Protective devices can be installed on the load side of a branch circuit overcurrent device up to the equipment served.if ____ the type 3 SPD connection must be a minimum 30'ft of conductor a distance from the service or separately derived system disconnect

Included in the manufactures instructions

What is not listed on a motor disconnect switch?

Laboratory approval

Where installed to reduce electrical noise for electronic equipment, electrical continuity of the metal raceways shall not be required and metal raceway can terminate a (an) ____ nonmetallic fitting or spacer on electronic equipment

Listed fitting

GFCI protection at a carnival is not required for equipment at circuit if the receptacle is of the ____type.

Locking

Open wiring on insulator is a ____ wiring method using cleats, knobs, and flexible tubing for protection and support of single insulated conductors run in or on buildings.

Permanent

In locations where electrical equipment is likely to be exposed to ____ ____ , enclosure or guards shall be so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage.

Physical damage

In New York City for services not rated over 600 volts , you can use Type ____ cable as long as the cable is enclosed in a threaded metallic conduit.

SE (Service Entry cable)

Class 2 and Class 3 circuits shall not be placed in any enclosure, raceway, cable, or similar fittings with conductors of Class 1 or electric light or power conductors, unless ____ ____ ____.

Separated by barrier

Class 2 and Class 3 circuits shall not be placed in any enclosure, raceway, cable, or similar fittings with conductors of Class 1 or electric light or power conductors, unless ____.

Separated by barrier

Each general care area patient bed location in a healthcare facility must be provided with four ____ or ____ duplex receptacles

Single or two

Track lighting with outlets in a bathroom is not allowed because ?

Track lighting has receptacle

Emergency circuit wiring shall be permitted to enter which of the following types of equipment with normal circuit wiring?

Transfer switches, exit or emergency luminaries supplied from two sources

Type ____ fuse adapters shall be designed so that once inserted in a fuse holder that cannot be removed

Type S fuse

Type ____ is multiconductor cable identified for use as underground service entrance cable.

Type USE cable

Type ____ is a multiconductor cable identified for use as underground service-entrance cable.

USE

Emergency circuit wiring must be designed and located in such a manner so as to minimize the possibility of failure because of ____, ____, ____.

Vandalism,flood,fire.

Transfer eguipment, including automatic transfer switches,shall be

automatic, identified for emergency use , approved by the authority having jurisdiction

The essential electrical system in a healthcare facility shall be compromised of the

emergency system and the: equipment system

In anesthetic areas, low-voltage equipment that is frequently in contact with the bodies of persons or has exposed current-carrying elements shall

operate on an electrical potential of 10 volts or less,be moistur- resistant, be approved as intrinsically safe or double-insulated equipment.

When service disconnecting means is a power-operated switch or circuit breaker, it shall be able to be opened by hand in the event of a —— —— ——.

power supply failure.

Audible and visual signal devices for an emergency system shall be provided,where practicable, for the purpose(s) of indicating that

the battery is carrying load, derangement of emergency source, that the battery charger is not functioning

Locations were flammable anesthetics are employed are class I,Division I locations that shall extend

upwards to a level 5'ft above the floor