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Question 1. Which NEC article defines the term “accessible”? A) Article 100 B) Article 110 C) Article 210 D) Article 310 Answer: A Explanation: Article 100 of the NEC provides definitions for terms used throughout the code, including “accessible.” Question 2. Ohm’s Law states that voltage equals current multiplied by resistance. If a circuit has 12 A flowing through a 10 Ω resistor, what is the voltage? A) 1.2 V B) 12 V C) 120 V D) 240 V Answer: C Explanation: V = I × R = 12 A × 10 Ω = 120 V. Question 3. In a single-family dwelling, the minimum service size calculated by the optional method for a house with a 30 A dryer, 20 A range, and 100 A general load is: A) 100 A B) 150 A C) 200 A D) 225 A Answer: C
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Explanation: Optional method adds 100 A for general load plus 30 A dryer + 20 A range = 150 A; the next standard size is 200 A. Question 4. The grounding electrode conductor for a concrete-encased electrode (Ufer) must be at least which size copper? A) #8 AWG B) #6 AWG C) #4 AWG D) #2 AWG Answer: B Explanation: NEC 250.52(A)(3) requires a minimum of #6 AWG copper (or #4 AWG aluminum) for a concrete-encased electrode. Question 5. According to NEC, how many service disconnects may be installed in a single panelboard for a one-family dwelling? A) 2 B) 4 C) 6 D) Unlimited Answer: C Explanation: The “six-disconnect rule” (NEC 230.71) limits a dwelling to a maximum of six service disconnects. Question 6. When sizing a feeder to a subpanel that supplies a 3 kW kitchen range, a 1.5 kW dishwasher, and a 1 kW garbage disposal, what is the correct ampacity using the 100 % demand factor? A) 20 A B) 30 A
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Question 9. A 20 A branch circuit supplying a bathroom vanity must be protected by a: A) Standard circuit breaker only B) GFCI breaker only C) AFCI breaker only D) Both GFCI and AFCI protection Answer: B Explanation: Bathroom receptacles require GFCI protection (NEC 210.8(A) (1)). AFCI is not required for bathroom outlets. Question 10. The minimum ampacity of a copper THHN conductor used for a 30 A branch circuit with 75 °C insulation is: A) #14 AWG B) #12 AWG C) #10 AWG D) #8 AWG Answer: B Explanation: Table 310.15(B)(16) shows #12 AWG THHN (75 °C) rated for 30 A. Question 11. Which conduit material is permitted for outdoor use where it may be subject to physical damage? A) EMT B) PVC C) RMC D) Flexible metal conduit (FMC) Answer: C
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Explanation: Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) is suitable for outdoor installations and can withstand physical damage. Question 12. The maximum number of 14-AWG NM conductors allowed in a single 1-in. EMT conduit is: A) 8 B) 10 C) 12 D) 14 Answer: B Explanation: Using NEC Chapter 9 Table 1, 1-in. EMT has a cross-sectional area of 0.304 in². A 14-AWG NM cable occupies ≈0.026 in², allowing up to 10 cables (0.26 in²) without exceeding 40 % fill. Question 13. A receptacle installed in a garage serving a single-phase 240 V dryer must be: A) GFCI protected only B) AFCI protected only C) Both GFCI and AFCI protected D) Neither GFCI nor AFCI protected Answer: A Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(2) requires GFCI protection for receptacles in garages. AFCI is not mandated for dryer circuits. Question 14. When installing a receptacle in a dwelling unit’s hallway, the maximum spacing between outlets is: A) 6 ft B) 8 ft
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Question 17. In a residential kitchen, the required number of countertop receptacles is: A) One per 12 in. of countertop width B) One per 24 in. of countertop width C) One per 36 in. of countertop width D) One per 48 in. of countertop width Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.52(C)(1) requires receptacles at intervals not exceeding 24 in. on countertop surfaces. Question 18. A 30-A, 240-V water heater requires a grounding electrode conductor sized at least: A) #12 copper B) #10 copper C) #8 copper D) #6 copper Answer: C Explanation: NEC 250.122 requires the grounding electrode conductor to be sized based on the overcurrent protection; for 30 A, the minimum is #10 AWG copper, but the feeder grounding conductor must be #8 AWG copper per Table 250.122 for a 30 A circuit. Question 19. Which type of cable is prohibited in a wet location? A) NM-B (Romex) B) AC (Armored Cable) C) MC (Metal-Clad) D) UF (Underground Feeder) Answer: A
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Explanation: NM-B cable is rated for dry locations only; it cannot be used in wet or damp locations. Question 20. The required ampacity of a feeder supplying a 3-phase, 120/208-V, 15 kW air-conditioning unit, using a demand factor of 80 %, is: A) 30 A B) 40 A C) 50 A D) 60 A Answer: B Explanation: Full load current = 15,000 W ÷ (208 V × √3) ≈ 41.7 A. Apply 80 % demand factor: 33.4 A → round up to the next standard size, 40 A. Question 21. When installing a receptacle in a bathroom, which of the following is required by code? A) A dedicated 20-A circuit for the receptacle only B) GFCI protection and a dedicated 20-A circuit for the receptacle only C) A dedicated 20-A circuit that supplies the receptacle and lighting D) No dedicated circuit required if the receptacle shares a circuit with a bedroom outlet Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.11(C)(3) requires a dedicated 20-A branch circuit for bathroom receptacles, and NEC 210.8(A)(1) requires GFCI protection. Question 22. In a residential dwelling, the minimum height for a receptacle installed in a garage for a vehicle charging station is: A) 12 in. above the floor B) 18 in. above the floor
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A) GFCI only B) AFCI only C) Both GFCI and AFCI D) No special protection required Answer: A Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(4) requires GFCI protection for receptacles in wet locations like showers; AFCI is not mandated. Question 26. The maximum number of 15-A receptacles allowed on a single 20-A branch circuit in a dwelling unit’s living room is: A) 6 B) 8 C) 10 D) No specific limit, as long as load does not exceed 80 % of the breaker rating Answer: D Explanation: NEC does not limit the number of receptacles; the circuit must not be loaded beyond 80 % of the breaker’s rating for continuous loads. Question 27. Which of the following is the correct minimum burial depth for a PVC conduit used for a residential feeder under a driveway? A) 12 in. B) 18 in. C) 24 in. D) 30 in. Answer: C Explanation: NEC 300.5(D) requires a minimum of 24 in. burial for PVC conduit under a driveway.
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Question 28. A 120-V, 15-A circuit feeding a kitchen countertop receptacle must be protected by a: A) 15-A standard breaker B) 20-A GFCI breaker C) 20-A standard breaker with GFCI receptacle D) 15-A GFCI breaker only Answer: C Explanation: The circuit must be on a 20-A breaker (NEC 210.23(A)(1) for countertop receptacles) and must have GFCI protection, which can be provided by a GFCI receptacle. Question 29. When installing a 4-wire feeder to a detached garage, which conductor must be run in addition to the two hot and neutral conductors? A) Grounding electrode conductor B) Equipment grounding conductor C) Bonding jumper D) Separate neutrals for each circuit Answer: B Explanation: A detached structure requires an equipment grounding conductor (EGC) in the feeder as per NEC 250.32(B). Question 30. The minimum clearance required between a recessed luminaire and a combustible ceiling material when the fixture is not IC-rated is: A) 1 in. B) 3 in. C) 6 in.
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C) Installing a conduit splice D) Connecting a grounding electrode to a water pipe Answer: A Explanation: Splicing is the method of joining two or more conductors together, typically using a connector or wire nut. Question 34. The required minimum distance between a receptacle and the edge of a countertop is: A) 0 in. (directly at the edge) B) 1 in. C) 3 in. D) 6 in. Answer: A Explanation: NEC does not require a setback from the countertop edge; receptacles can be installed directly at the edge. Question 35. For a 120-V, 15-A bathroom vanity circuit, the required AFCI protection is: A) Required by code B) Optional, but not required C) Not permitted D) Required only if the circuit also supplies lighting Answer: B Explanation: AFCI protection is not required for bathroom receptacle circuits; only GFCI is mandated. Question 36. Which of the following is the correct minimum size for a copper equipment grounding conductor for a 60-A feeder?
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A) #10 AWG
B) #8 AWG
C) #6 AWG
D) #4 AWG
Answer: B Explanation: Table 250.122 indicates #8 AWG copper for a 60-A circuit. Question 37. When installing a receptacle in a garage that serves a refrigerator, the circuit must be: A) Dedicated 20-A circuit with GFCI protection B) Part of a general-purpose 15-A circuit with GFCI protection C) Dedicated 15-A circuit with GFCI protection D) No dedicated circuit required if the refrigerator is on a separate circuit Answer: A Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(2) requires GFCI for garage receptacles, and a refrigerator typically requires a dedicated 20-A circuit. Question 38. The minimum number of receptacles required in a hallway that is 30 ft long, assuming no other receptacles are present, is: A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Answer: B Explanation: Receptacles must be placed so that no point is farther than 6 ft from a receptacle. In a 30-ft hallway, two receptacles spaced 12 ft apart satisfy the requirement.
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Explanation: NEC 680.23(A) requires a minimum of 3 ft clearance between the pool pump and water’s edge. Question 42. A low-voltage thermostat line is considered a Class 2 circuit. The maximum allowed voltage for a Class 2 circuit is: A) 30 V B) 50 V C) 60 V D) 100 V Answer: C Explanation: NEC 725 defines Class 2 circuits as limited to 60 V rms or 30 V dc. Question 43. In a residential dwelling, a 120-V, 20-A circuit feeding a built-in microwave must be protected by a breaker sized at: A) 15 A B) 20 A C) 30 A D) 40 A Answer: B Explanation: The circuit must be sized for the appliance’s rating; a built-in microwave typically requires a 20-A breaker. Question 44. When installing a receptacle in a bedroom, the minimum height above the finished floor is: A) 12 in. B) 18 in. C) 24 in.
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D) No specific height requirement Answer: D Explanation: NEC does not prescribe a minimum mounting height for bedroom receptacles. Question 45. The permissible ampacity adjustment factor for a conductor in a raceway that is 100 % filled is: A) 0. B) 0. C) 0. D) 0. Answer: A Explanation: NEC Table 310.15(B)(3)(a) provides a 0.8 factor for conductors in raceways that are 100 % filled. Question 46. Which of the following devices is required to be installed on a branch circuit supplying a bedroom’s built-in smoke alarm? A) GFCI B) AFCI C) Both GFCI and AFCI D) Neither GFCI nor AFCI Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.12(A) requires AFCI protection for bedroom outlets and lighting circuits. Question 47. A 20-A, 120-V circuit feeding a bathroom vanity must be protected by a GFCI device. Which of the following is the most cost-effective method?
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Question 50. The required minimum distance between a receptacle and a bathtub is: A) 1 ft B) 2 ft C) 3 ft D) 4 ft Answer: C Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(10) requires GFCI protection for receptacles within 3 ft of a bathtub, and the receptacle must be installed at least 3 ft away. Question 51. A 12/2 NM cable is used to feed a 15-A lighting circuit. The maximum number of such cables allowed in a 3/4-in. EMT conduit is: A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 Answer: C Explanation: Using conduit fill tables, a 3/4-in. EMT can accommodate up to 6 cables of 12/2 NM (each ≈0.045 in²). Question 52. In a residential garage, the minimum rating for a receptacle used to power a 5 kW air-compressor is: A) 15 A B) 20 A C) 30 A D) 40 A Answer: C
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Explanation: The compressor draws 5 kW ÷ 240 V ≈ 20.8 A; a 30-A receptacle is the next standard size. Question 53. Which of the following is the correct minimum size for a copper equipment grounding conductor for a 100-A feeder? A) #10 AWG B) #8 AWG C) #6 AWG D) #4 AWG Answer: B Explanation: Table 250.122 specifies #8 AWG copper for a 100-A circuit. Question 54. When installing a receptacle in a home office that also powers a computer UPS, the circuit must be protected by: A) GFCI only B) AFCI only C) Both GFCI and AFCI D) No special protection required Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.12(A) requires AFCI protection for outlets in dwelling unit living areas, including home offices. Question 55. The minimum clearance between a recessed luminaire and the edge of a combustible ceiling when the fixture is IC-rated is: A) 0 in. B) 1 in. C) 2 in. D) 3 in.
