Level 1 Module 5 Introduction to the National Electrical Code
The first nationally recommended electrical code was published in _____.
1895
The NEC is divided into _______.
9 chapters
Definitions specific to a single NEC article are located ______.
In the second section of each article
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories_____.
Make unannounced inspections at electrical equipment factories
Which of the following rules contain the words shall or shall not and must be adhered to?
Mandatory rules
Which of the following serves as the introduction to the NEC and provides an overview of the book?
NEC Article 90
Which organization is made up entirely of electrical equipment manufacturers?
NEMA
Organizations that test products for safety are _____.
NRTLs
The first edition of the NEC was produced by the _____.
National Conference on Standard Electrical Rules
The NEC is published by the _____.
National Fire Protection Association
Which of the following rules identify actions that are allowed but not required and typically cover options or alternative methods?
Permissive rules
The duties of the NFPA include which of the following?
Publishing standards to minimize the possibility of fires
What is the primary purpose of the NEC?
To safeguard persons and property from electrical hazards
What is the primary purpose of a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)?
To test new products for their compliance with established standards
NEC Chapter 7 contains information on _____.
emergency systems
NEC Chapter 5 contains _____.
information on special occupancy areas
The NEC provides Informative Annexes for _____.
informational materials and examples
Two terms from NEC Article 100 that trainees should become familiar with are ____.
labeled and Listed
NEC Article 250 contains ____.
requirements for grounding and bonding
NEC Chapter 6 covers ______.
special equipment