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The grounding conductor for communication circuits shall not be smaller than _____. A. #14 AWG C. #8 AWG B. #12 AWG D. #10 AWG

A. #14 AGWG 800.100(A)(3)

What is the current in a 480 volt, 5 KW, 3 phase circuit? A. 10.41 amps C. 16.2 amps B. 11.5 amps D. 6.02 amps

A. 10.41 amps Electrical theory/Algebra: W=VxA: 5000=480Vx?A...?A=5000/480=10.41

What is the full load current in amperes of a single phase 115 volt 1 horsepower AC motor? A. 16 C. 9.2 B. 20 D. 8.8

A. 16 430.248

Receptacle outlets installed in dwelling units that are floor mounted shall not be counted as part of the required number of receptacle outlets unless located within _____ inches of the wall. A. 18 C. 20 B. 24 D. 12

A. 18 210.52(A)(3)

Coaxial cable where installed for Community Antenna Television Systems shall be separated at least _____ inches from conductors of any electric light, power, or Class I wiring. A. 2 C. 12 B. 4 D. 6

A. 2 810.18(B)

Where the opening to an outlet, junction, or switch point is less than 8" in any dimension, each conductor shall be long enough to extend at least _____ inches outside the opening. A. 3 C. 6 B. 9 D. 12

A. 3 300.14

What is the full load current of a 5 horsepower, 120 volt, DC motor? A. 40 amps C. 27 amps B. 25 amps D. 58 amps

A. 40 amps Table 430.247

The minimum headroom of working space about service equipment, switchboards, panel boards, or motor control centers shall be _____. A. 6 ½ feet C. 8 feet B. 6 feet D. 7 feet

A. 6 ½ feet 110.26(E)

For termination provisions for equipment for circuits rated 100 amperes or less, _____ degree shall be used for the ampacity of the conductor size used. A. 60 C. 75 B. 90 D. 100

A. 60 110.14(C)(1)(a)

- The current of an inductive motor is __. A. AC C. AC or DC B. DC D. Reactive

A. AC General knowledge

The conductors for the secondary circuits for lighting systems operating at 30 volts of less where exposed shall be? A. Bare C. Not permitted B. Covered D. Insulated

A. Bare 411.5(C)

An electric-discharge lighting fixture shall be permitted to be cord connected if the outlet box is _____. A. Directly above the fixture C. Directly below the fixture B. Must be hard wired D. Listed

A. Directly above the fixture 410.62(C)(1)(1)

- With a 4 wire delta transformer that is grounded mid-point of two phases; the phase with the higher voltage shall be marked? A. Orange C. Blue and orange B. Danger high voltage D. Red and orange

A. Orange

When temporary wiring is permitted to be installed at Assembly Occupancies flexible cables and cords approved for hard or extra hard usage shall be permitted if: A. Protected from contact by the general public C. Never permitted B. Ground fault protected D. Arc fault protected

A. Protected from contact by the general public 518.3(B)

The point of connection between the facilities of the service utility and the premises wiring is the: A. Service point C. Service equipment B. Service drop D. Service

A. Service point Article 100 - Definitions

PVC conduit is approved for installation in all the following locations except: A. Theaters and similar locations C. Corrosive locations B. Underground locations D. Wet locations

A. Theaters and similar locations 352.12(F)

- The best type of overcurrent protection for a motor is: A. Time delay fuses C. Inverse time circuit breakers B. Non-time delay fuses D. Instantaneous trip circuit breakers

A. Time delay fuses General knowledge

- One of the primary reasons to install seal-off fittings in conduits located in Class 1 and Class 2 locations is? A. To minimize the passage of gases and vapors C. To ensure the integrity of wiring B. Keep water from entering the system D. Maintain the air quality

A. To minimize the passage of gases and vapors General knowledge

When is the grounding of panelboard cabinets and panelboard frames if of metal and in physical contact with each other required to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor? A. always C. when an equipment ground is installed B. when none metallic D. when required by AHJ

A. always 408.40

Wiring systems installed in areas that are frequently washed or indoor wet locations shall be mounted so that there is at least? A. ¼" air space C. ½" air space B. 1" air space D. ¾" air space

A. ¼" air space 300.6(D)

The size of the Industrial Control Panel supply conductors shall have an ampacity not less than _____ of the full-load current rating of all resistance heating loads plus 125% of the full-load current rating of the highest motor. A. 175% C. 250% B. 125% D. 100%

B. 125% 670.4(A)

A metal pole supporting a lighting fizture shall have a hand hole not less than: A. 3"x2" C. 3"x3" B. 2"x4" D. 4"x4"

B. 2"x4" 410.30(B)

The smallest grounded conductor or neutral conductor for an electric service using 1100kcmil copper conductors is: A. 2/0 copper C. 1/0 copper B. 3/0 copper D. #4 copper

B. 2/0 copper 250.24(C)(1); Table 250.66

Where conductors or cables are installed in conduits exposed to direct sunlight on or above rooftops and the distance above the rooftop to the bottom of the conduit is 3.5 inches, the temperature adder is _____ degrees C. A. 33 C. 14 B. 22 D. 17

B. 22 310.15(B)(2)(c); Table 310.15(B)(2)(c)

What is the volt-ampere per square meter to be used for the general lighting load of a restaurant? A. 2 C. 33 B. 22 D. 3

B. 22 Table 220.12

What is the adjusted ampacity for 3 current carrying #12 AWG THHN conductors installed in EMT when the ambient temperature is 41 degrees C? A. 20 C. 29 B. 26 D. 30

B. 26 amps Table 310.16

When utilizing the 25 foot tap rule the tap conductors do not exceed 25 feet and the ampacity of the tap conductors is not less than _____ of the rating of the overcurrent device protecting the feeder conductors. A. 50% C. 25% B. 33% D. 75%

B. 33% 240.21(B)(2)(1)

The working space or clearance in front of a 208/120 volt panel to the front of a 480/277 volt panel on the other side is? A. 50 inches C. 36 inches B. 48 inches D. 30 inches

B. 48 inches Table 110.26(A)(1)(Condition 3)

- Circuits exceeding 277 volts, nominal to ground and not exceeding _____ volts nominal, between conductors shall be permitted to supply cord and plug-connected or permanently connected utilization equipment. A. 300 C. 120 B. 480 D. 600

B. 480 General knowledge

When Audio Signal Processing equipment is supplied by branch-circuit power shall not be placed laterally within _____ of the inside wall of a pool, spa, hot tub, or fountain. A. 3 feet C. 10 feet B. 5 feet D. 20 feet

B. 5 feet 640.10(A)

What is the VA per square foot value used to calculate the load in a beauty shop? A. 3.5 C. 3 B. 2 D. 4

C. 3 Table 220.12

If 12 #10 THWN current-carrying conductors are installed in an EMT conduit, by what percentage does the ampacity of the conductor have to be adjusted? (Derated) A. 80% C. 70% B. 50% D. 40%

B. 50% 310.15(B)(2)(a); Table 310.15(B)(2)(a)

Appliance receptacle outlets for a specific appliance must be within how many feet of the intended location of the appliance? A. 5 C. 10 B. 6 D. 12

B. 6 210.50(C)

A grounding electrode conductor smaller than #_____ shall be in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid non-metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, or cable armor. A. 4 C. 2 B. 6 D. 10

B. 6 250.64(B)

An emergency battery must maintain the required load for _____ minutes. A. 180 C. 60 B. 90 D. 120

B. 90 700.12(A)

What are the requirements for the number of receptacles to be provided at a patient critical care bed location? A. A minimum of 4 outlets C. A maximum of 2 outlets B. A minimum of 6 outlets D. No requirements

B. A minimum of 6 outlets 517.19(B)(1)

The installation of Service-Entrance Conductors for Manufactured Buildings shall be installed _____ erection at the building site. A. During C. Before B. After D. Anytime

B. After 545.6

- An equipment grounding conductor shall be routed with _____ A. The ungrounded conductor C. Only the neutral conductor B. All conductors D. No other conductors

B. All conductors General knowledge

A service/smog test station that has service pits that are 3 feet deep, without direct ventilation, that also dispenses gasoline shall have the pit are classified __________. A. Class 1, Div. 1 C. Class 2, Div. 1 B. Class 1, Div. 2 D. Class 2, Div. 2

B. Class 1, Division 2 511.3(C)

A recessed fixture that is identified Type _____, shall be permitted to be in contact with combustible materials. A. DC C. FR B. IC D. UL

B. IC 410.116(2)

Service conductors are considered outside the building or other structure when: A. Installed in rigid conduit C. Installed in EMT B. Installed under 2" of concrete D. Under 200 amps

B. Installed under 2" of concrete 230.6(1)

- In a 3 phase, 4 wire, wye-connected system, the neutral conductor is? A. Green C. Optional B. Intentionally grounded D. Not used

B. Intentionally grounded General knowledge

For connecting Surge-Protective Devices (SPD) to Separately Derived Systems, the connected SPD shall be on the ____ side of the first overcurrent device in a separately derived system. A. Line C. Either A or B B. Load D. Not required

B. Load 285.24(C)

The circuit conductors between the fuel cell systems(s) output and the building or structure disconnecting means shall be based on the _____ of the fuel cell system. A. Input rating C. Service rating B. Output rating D. Overcurrent rating

B. Output rating 692.10(B)

Switchboards that have any exposed live parts shall be located in permanently dry locations and then only where under competent supervision and accessible only to __________. A. Building Inspectors C. Building Engineers B. Qualified Persons D. Anyone

B. Qualified Persons 408.20

What table would be used to determine the full-load current rating of a 230- volt, 5 hp, single phase motor? A. Table 430.247 C. Table 430.249 B. Table 430.248 D. Table 430.250

B. Table 430.248 Table 430.248

To measure the area of a dwelling to determine the lighting load, the following dimensions are used: A. The inside dimensions C. The cubic feet of each room B. The outside dimensions D. The area 6" from the inside Walls

B. The outside dimensions 220.12

Which of the following must be provided when a #4 or larger conductor enters a panelboard? A. a bonding jumper C. ground clip B. an insulated bushing D. ground bushing

B. an insulated bushing 300.4(G)

- The common method to measure conductors larger than 4/0 is _____. A. MCM C. AWG B. kcmils D. cmils

B. kcmils General knowledge

Tunnel installations over 600 volts, nominal, the ventilation system electrical controls for the ventilation system shall be arranged so that the air flow can be: A. increased C. lowered B. reversed D. disconnected

B. reversed 110.57

- Wall and partition receptacles are also shown on what plan besides electrical plans? A. Plot C. Elevations B. Plumbing D. Structural

C Elevations General knowledge

What size EMT conduit is required to enclose 12 #10 THHN copper conductors? A. ¾ inch C. 1 inch B. 1¼ inch D. 1½ inch

C. 1 inch Annex C, Table C.1 Continued

The ampacity of the conductors from the generators terminals to the first overcurrent device shall not be less than _____ of the generator's nameplate current rating. A. 125% C. 115% B. 100% D. 80%

C. 115% 445.13(C)

Supply service drops of 0-750 volts running above and parallel to communications service drops shall have a minimum separation of _____ inches at any point in the span. A. 24 C. 12 B. 36 D. 48

C. 12 800.44(A)(4)

Direct-buried network-powered broadband communications cables shall be separated by at least _____ inches from conductors of any light, power, non-power-limited fire alarm circuits. A. 18 C. 12 B. 24 D. 2

C. 12 830.47(B)

For the feeder calculation for a store, the load for each outlet shall be ____ volt-amps. A. 150 C. 180 B. 300 D. 200

C. 180 220.14(I)

The control panel for a crane or hoist, the clearance of the working space in the firection of access to tlive parts that are likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized shall be a minimum of _____ feet. A. 3 C. 2.5 B. 3.5 D. 4

C. 2.5 610.57

What is the circular mil area of a 4/0 conductor? A. 105600 C. 211600 B. 133100 D. 167800

C. 211600 Chapter 9, Table 8

Rigid metal conduit raceways shall maintain a depth of _____ inches where installed under parking lots. A. 18 C. 24 B. 36 D. 12

C. 24 300.5, Table 300.5

The minimum number of overload units required for a three phase motor is/are: A. 1 C. 3 B. 2 D. 4

C. 3 Table 430.37

For the installation of built-in dishwashers and trash compactors, the maximum length of the cord shall be: A. 1 to 2 feet C. 3 to 4 feet B. 4 to 5 feet D. any length

C. 3 to 4 feet 422.16(B)(2)(2)

When grounding fixed electric heating for pipelines and/or vessels that are being heated and operating at a voltage greater than _____ but not more than _____ shall be grounded at designated points. A. 20 & 50 C. 30 & 80 B. 50 & 100 D. 50 & 80

C. 30 & 80 427.29

When a ground ring is installed as the grounding electrode system it shall be a minimum size of #2 and shall be buried at a depth below the earth's surface not less than _____. A. 48 inches C. 30 inches B. 24 inches D. 36 inches

C. 30 inches 250.53(F)

A conduit system with more than 2 conductors is allowed _____% conductor fill. A. 20 C. 40 B. 60 D. 53

C. 40 Chapter 9, Table 1

- A conductor rated for 5KV insulation can carry how many volts? A. 15,000 C. 5,000 B. 25,000 D. 50,000

C. 5,000 General knowledge

What is the full-load current of a 5 horsepower, 115 volt AC motor? A. 40 amps C. 56 amps B. 15 amps D. 17.5 amps

C. 56 amps Table 430.248

The space equal to the width and depth of the equipment and extending from the floor to a height _____ feet above the equipment or to the structural ceiling, whichever is lower, shall be dedicated to the electrical installation. A. 3 feet C. 6 feet B. 12 feet D. 25 feet

C. 6 feet 110.26(F)(1)(a)

The allowable ampacity for fixture wire for 16 American Wire Gauge is? A. 6 amps C. 8 amps B. 12 amps D. 17 amps

C. 8 amps 402.5; Table 402.5

The conductors and equipment required or permitted by the Code shall be acceptable only if: A. Sized properly C. Approved B. Mechanically operational D. Examined

C. Approved Article 100 - Definitions

Cable used in communications systems to ensure continued operation of critical circuits during a specified time under fire conditions is identified as? A. CMP cable C. CI cable B. FC cable D. CS cable

C. CI cable 800.2

- A Transformer's primary hook up (HIGH VOLTAGE) point would be identified with the markings indicating: A. T-1, T-2, T-3 C. H-1, H-2, H-3 B. X-1, X-2, X-3 D. S-1, S-2, S-3

C. H-1, H-2, H-3 General knowledge

In a series circuit if the voltage was doubled and the resistance was reduced by half, what would be the effect on the current? A. No change C. It would quadruple B. It would triple D. It would double

C. It would quadruple Electrical theory V=IxR...I=V/R(2/1/2)...4I=V/R

- A short circuit can be defined as a circuit: A. That is 25' or less in length B. That takes a shorter path than intended C. That has a ground fault D. That is open

C. That has a ground fault General knowledge

The definition of grounded conductor is one that is? A. accidentally grounded C. intentionally grounded B. green in color D. a bare conductor

C. intentionally grounded Article 100 - Definitions

May enclosures for switches or overcurrent devices be used as junction boxes? A. yes in all conditions C. no B. under certain conditions D. none of the above

C. no 409.104(A)

The grounded conductor of a circuit shall be colored? A. green C. white B. black D. orange

C. white 200.6(A)

In a masonry wall, the front edge of an outlet box shall not be set back more than _____ inches from the finished surface. A. 1/8 C. ¼ B. ½ D. ¾

C. ¼ 314.20

Liquid-tight flexible metal conduit shall be securely fastened in place within _____ of each box, cabinet, and conduit body. A. 24 inches C. 36 inches B. 18 inches D. 12 inches

D. 12 inches 350.30(A)

The maximum rating or setting of a dual element time delay fuse (branch circuit or ground fault device) shall not exceed _____ % of AC single- phase motors. A. 50% C. 125% B. 300% D. 175%

D. 175% 430.52(C)(1); Table 430.52 [Ex. 2(b)]

What is the minimum size EMT required for 3 THHN 1/0 conductors? A. 1" C. 1½" B. 2" D/ 1¼"

D. 1¼" 358.22; Chapter 9, Tables 1 & 4

Exposed vertical risers of Intermediate Metal Conduit that supply industrial machinery of fixed equipment shall be supported at intervals not exceeding _____ feet if the conduit is made up of threaded couplings. A. 10 C. 15 B. 12 D. 20

D. 20 342.30(B)(3)

Where installed in Health Care Facilities, grounding of receptacles and fixed electrical equipment in patient areas, all branch circuits serving patient care areas shall be provided with an effective ground-fault current path and installed in a wiring method that complies with Article _____. A. 250.66 C. 250.32 B. 250.122 D. 250.118

D. 250.118 517.13(A)

Luminaries that are connected together are not required to be listed as a raceway if the maximum number of conductors does not exceed A. 2 C. 3 B. 4 D. 5

D. 5 410.65

What is the distance associated with the term "within sight of"? A. 10 feet C. 25 feet B. 20 feet D. 50 feet

D. 50 feet Article 100 - Definitions

A photovoltaic system disconnecting means shall consist of not more than _____ switches or six circuit breakers mounted in a single enclosure or in a switchboard. A. 4 C. 8 B. 5 D. 6

D. 6 690.14(C)(4)

Heating cables for electric space-heating equipment shall be furnished complete with factory-assembled non-heating leads at least _____ feet in length. A. 1 C. 5 B. 3 D. 7

D. 7 424.34

Where the overcurrent devices are rated over ____ amperes, the ampacity of the conductors it protects shall be equal to or greater than the rating of the overcurrent device. A. 400 C. 1200 B. 600 D. 800

D. 800 240.4(D)

- For manholes and other electrical enclosures intended for personnel entry, all voltages, the strength shall be designed under qualified engineering supervision and shall withstand _____ likely imposed on the structure. A. 1,000 lbs. C. 6,000 lbs. B. 2,500 lbs. D. All loads

D. All loads General knowledge

Emergency systems are required to have periodic tests and maintenance performed. These tests shall be witnessed by the authority having jurisdiction. When is a written record of these procedures required? A. When requested by the AHJ C. Once a year B. Every other year D. Always

D. Always 700.4(13)

- What other construction prints would show the recessed lighting in an area? A. Building C. Elevations B. Single line D. Architectural

D. Architectural General knowledge; blueprint reading

Flexible cords shall be permitted for use in all applications except: A. Elevator cables C. Wiring of luminaries B. Pendants D. As suitable for fixed wiring

D. As suitable for fixed wiring 400.7(A)

- Switches shall be constructed to indicate the off position, a switching device with a marked OFF position shall completely disconnect all _____ conductors to the load it controls. A. Phase C. Grounded B. Ungrounded D. Both A & B

D. Both A & B General knowledge

Which of the following would not be found on a motor's nameplate? A. Locked-rotor amperes C. Manufacturer's name B. Rated ambient temperature D. Conductor's maximum current

D. Conductor's maximum current 430.7(A)

The disconnecting means for a Electrified Truck Parking Space shall be readily accessible and: A. Labeled C. Not required B. Lockable D. Fused

D. Fused 626.2

The name given to a system or circuit conductor that is intentionally grounded is the _____ conductor. A. Grounding C. High-leg B. Bonding D. Grounded or neutral

D. Grounded or neutral Article 100 - Definitions

Receptacles installed in office furnishing lighting accessories listed and identified for use with wired partitions shall__________. A. Be GFCI protected C. Be self-grounding B. Have AFC protection D. Not be permitted

D. Not be permitted 605.5(C)

Where installed for indoor use an Enclosure- Oil and Type Number of 4X is approved for all but which location? A. Corrosive agents C. Falling dirt B. Splashing water D. Oil &coolant seepage

D. Oil and coolant seepage 110.20; Table 110.20

- When hooking up a motor, markings that would be found on the motor would include _____. A. H-1, L-1 C. T-1, X-1 B. X-1, H-1 D. T-1, L-1

D. T-1, L-1 General knowledge

Ungrounded conductors installed for premises wiring system that has branch circuits supplied from more than one nominal voltage system, each ungrounded conductor of a branch circuit shall be identified by all but: A. tagging C. color coding B. marking tape D. as built plans

D. as built plans 215.5(C)

When installing Surge-Protective Devices at the service, the grounding conductor shall be connected to any except: A. Grounded service conductorC. Grounding electrode for the service B. Grounding electrode conductor D. Underground gas pipe

D. underground gas pipe 285.23(B)