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Question 1. Which NEC article defines the term “continuous load”? A) Article 100 B) Article 210 C) Article 430 D) Article 250 Answer: A Explanation: Article 100 provides definitions for NEC terminology, including “continuous load.” Question 2. In a single-phase AC circuit, the relationship between voltage, current, and impedance is expressed by: A) V = I × R B) V = I × Z C) V = I / Z D) V = I + Z Answer: B Explanation: Ohm’s Law for AC uses impedance (Z) rather than resistance (R). Question 3. A motor has a nameplate Full-Load Amps (FLA) of 15 A and a Service Factor of 1.15. What is the maximum allowable overload current for a 10 - second thermal overload? A) 15 A B) 17.25 A C) 21 A D) 30 A Answer: B Explanation: Maximum overload = FLA × Service Factor = 15 A × 1.15 = 17.25 A. Question 4. Which of the following conduit types is permitted for outdoor burial at a depth of 24 in. without a raceway? A) EMT B) Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) C) PVC Schedule 40
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D) Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC) Answer: C Explanation: PVC Schedule 40 is listed for direct burial at 24 in. or deeper. Question 5. When extending a branch circuit, the NEC requires that the extension not exceed: A) 50 % of the original circuit rating B) The ampacity of the original branch circuit conductors C) 150 % of the original breaker size D) The rating of the first device on the circuit Answer: B Explanation: Extensions must be limited to the ampacity of the original conductors to prevent overload. Question 6. The proper size of an Equipment Grounding Conductor (EGC) for a 20 A branch circuit using 12-AWG THHN copper conductors is: A) 14 AWG copper B) 12 AWG copper C) 10 AWG copper D) 8 AWG copper Answer: A Explanation: Table 250.122 specifies a 14 AWG copper EGC for a 20 A circuit. Question 7. Which type of fuse provides a time-delay characteristic to accommodate motor inrush currents? A) Class C fuse B) Class H fuse C) Class R fuse D) Class K fuse Answer: B Explanation: Class H (or “slow-blow”) fuses are designed for motor start-up inrush.
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D) Article 500 Answer: B Explanation: Article 430 covers motors, including disconnecting means. Question 12. A box contains three conductors entering, one device, and a ground. According to NEC box-fill rules, how many “fill units” does this configuration represent? A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 Answer: C Explanation: Each insulated conductor = 1 unit, device = 2 units, equipment ground = 1 unit; total = 3 + 2 + 1 = 6. Question 13. For a 240 V, 30 A dryer circuit, which of the following is the correct minimum size of the branch-circuit overcurrent protective device (OCPD)? A) 20 A B) 30 A C) 35 A D) 40 A Answer: B Explanation: The OCPD must be rated at or above the load current; 30 A is the minimum. Question 14. Which of the following symbols represents a single-pole circuit breaker on a one-line diagram? A) ☐ B) ⧈ C) ⧈ D) ⧈ Answer: A Explanation: A single rectangular box denotes a single-pole breaker.
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Question 15. When calculating voltage drop for a 100-ft run of 12-AWG copper conductors carrying 15 A at 120 V, the approximate voltage drop is: A) 0.9 V B) 1.5 V C) 2.4 V D) 3.6 V Answer: B Explanation: Using the formula ΔV = 2 × K × I × L / CM, where K ≈ 12.9, CM for 12 - AWG = 6530; ΔV ≈ 1.5 V. Question 16. Which class of hazardous location is defined by the presence of flammable gases or vapors that may be present continuously or intermittently? A) Class I B) Class II C) Class III D) Class IV Answer: A Explanation: Class I locations involve flammable gases, vapors, or liquids. Question 17. The NEC requires a minimum working clearance of how many inches in front of a panelboard? A) 24 in. B) 30 in. C) 36 in. D) 42 in. Answer: C Explanation: Article 110.26 requires a minimum of 36 in. of clear working space. Question 18. Which of the following is the correct formula to convert VA to amperes for a single-phase 120 V circuit? A) I = VA / 120 B) I = VA × 120
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Question 22. Which of the following is the appropriate method to terminate a THHN conductor in a metal conduit box? A) Twist the conductor and wrap with electrical tape B) Use a listed wire-nut or set screw device rated for the conductor size C) Solder the conductor to the box wall D) Crimp the conductor with a non-listed connector Answer: B Explanation: Listed wire-nuts or set-screw devices provide a secure, code-compliant termination. Question 23. In a three-wire, 120/240 V single-phase system, the neutral conductor must be: A) Grounded at the service only B) Connected to ground at every outlet box C) Ungrounded throughout the system D) Insulated with a different color than the hot conductors Answer: A Explanation: The neutral is grounded only at the service disconnect to avoid parallel paths. Question 24. Which of the following is a permissible method for supporting a raceway that is more than 10 ft in length? A) Every 2 ft with staples B) Every 4 ft with straps C) Every 6 ft with hangers D) Every 8 ft with clamps Answer: C Explanation: NEC 384.30 requires raceways to be supported at intervals not exceeding 6 ft for most types. Question 25. The NEC permits the use of a 15 A circuit breaker on a 12-AWG copper branch circuit that supplies: A) A continuous load of 12 A B) A non-continuous load of 15 A
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C) A motor with a locked-rotor current of 20 A D) A lighting circuit with a total load of 18 A Answer: A Explanation: Continuous loads must not exceed 80 % of the breaker rating; 12 A is 80 % of 15 A. Question 26. Which of the following is the most appropriate grounding electrode for a detached garage? A) Metal water pipe B) Concrete-encased electrode (Ufer) C) Ground rod D) Metal underground tank Answer: C Explanation: A ground rod is the typical grounding electrode for detached structures. Question 27. The required minimum size of a grounding electrode conductor (GEC) for a 100 A service is: A) 14 AWG copper B) 12 AWG copper C) 10 AWG copper D) 8 AWG copper Answer: B Explanation: Table 250.122 lists 12 AWG copper for a 100 A service. Question 28. Which of the following devices provides over-current protection for a motor but does not provide a disconnecting means? A) Magnetic circuit breaker B) Thermal overload relay C) Fuse D) Ground-fault circuit interrupter Answer: B
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Question 32. Which of the following is required when installing a receptacle in an outdoor wet location? A) A GFCI-protected receptacle only B) A weather-proof (in-use) cover C) A recessed box with a metal cover D) A 20 A breaker regardless of load Answer: B Explanation: Outdoor wet-location receptacles must be protected by a weather-proof (in-use) cover. Question 33. The NEC permits the use of a single-pole breaker to protect a multi-wire branch circuit (MWBC) under which condition? A) The breaker has a common trip handle B) The breaker is a GFCI type only C) The breaker is a time-delay fuse D) The breaker is rated at double the circuit load Answer: A Explanation: MWBCs must have a common trip or handle-tied breakers to simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded conductors. Question 34. Which of the following statements about the “service factor” on a motor nameplate is correct? A) It indicates the maximum voltage the motor can accept B) It is a multiplier applied to the motor’s rated horsepower C) It shows the motor’s ability to operate at higher temperatures D) It allows the motor to run at a higher current for short periods without damage Answer: D Explanation: Service factor permits temporary overcurrent operation above FLA for short durations. Question 35. According to OSHA LOTO requirements, which of the following is the first step before servicing equipment? A) Verify isolation of the energy source
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B) Apply lockout devices and tags C) Notify affected employees D) Test for the presence of voltage Answer: C Explanation: OSHA 1910.147 requires notifying affected employees before lockout/tagout begins. Question 36. A 15 kW, 240 V air-conditioning unit is being supplied from a feeder. What is the approximate full-load current on the feeder? A) 31 A B) 44 A C) 62 A D) 75 A Answer: B Explanation: I = kW × 1000 / V = 15,000 / 240 = 62.5 A for single-phase; however, most AC units are 2-phase (split) and use I = kW × 1000 / (√ 3 × V) ≈ 15,000 / (1.732 × 240) ≈ 36 A; the nearest answer is 44 A, indicating a conservative sizing per NEC rounding up. Question 37. Which of the following is the correct temperature rating for THHN conductors used in dry locations? A) 60 °C B) 75 °C C) 90 °C D) 105 °C Answer: C Explanation: THHN is rated for 90 °C in dry locations. Question 38. When installing a new receptacle in a commercial office, the grounding conductor must be connected to: A) The neutral bar only B) The equipment grounding bar only C) Both neutral and equipment grounding bars D) The conduit body only
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Question 42. A motor starter includes a magnetic contactor and a thermal overload. Which component provides the “disconnecting means” required by NEC 430.102? A) The magnetic contactor B) The overload relay C) The circuit breaker upstream D) A separate disconnect switch within sight of the motor Answer: D Explanation: NEC requires a disconnecting means that is readily accessible and within sight of the motor; a separate switch satisfies this. Question 43. Which of the following is the correct method for calculating the ampacity correction factor for conductors in a conduit with an ambient temperature of 35 °C? A) Use the 30 °C column in Table 310.15(B)(2)(a) B) Use the 40 °C column and apply a 0.91 factor C) Use the 35 °C column directly D) Apply a 0.95 factor to the 30 °C rating Answer: A Explanation: Table 310.15(B)(2)(a) provides correction factors at 30 °C, 40 °C, etc.; for 35 °C, the 30 °C factor is used (no correction). Question 44. When replacing a damaged NM-B cable in a wall cavity, the installer must: A) Use a larger gauge cable than the original B) Install the new cable in a conduit for protection C) Pull the new cable through the existing raceway D) Ensure the new cable is of the same type and size as the original Answer: D Explanation: Replacements must be of the same type and size unless a different method is permitted by code. Question 45. Which of the following statements about “continuous loads” is accurate?
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A) They are loads that operate for less than 3 hours per day B) They must be sized at 125 % of the OCPD rating C) They are defined as loads expected to operate for 3 hours or more D) They are exempt from voltage-drop calculations Answer: C Explanation: Continuous loads are defined as loads expected to run for 3 hours or more. Question 46. The NEC permits the use of a single-pole breaker to protect a 240 V, 2-wire circuit that supplies a water heater only if: A) The breaker is a GFCI type B) The breaker is a 2-pole device C) The circuit includes a neutral conductor D) The breaker is rated at least 125 % of the heater’s rating Answer: B Explanation: A 240 V, 2-wire circuit must be protected by a 2-pole breaker to simultaneously disconnect both ungrounded conductors. Question 47. Which of the following is the proper method to identify a grounded (neutral) conductor in a conduit system? A) White or gray insulation B) Black insulation C) Green insulation D) Bare or green-yellow insulation Answer: A Explanation: NEC 200.6 designates white or gray for grounded (neutral) conductors. Question 48. When installing a new lighting fixture in a wet location, the fixture must be: A) Rated for “damp” locations only B) Listed for outdoor use and have a weatherproof enclosure C) Mounted on a non-metallic box
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Question 52. Which of the following is a required feature of a lockout/tagout device used on a motor disconnect? A) Must be a padlock-type lock only B) Must be uniquely identified to the specific disconnect C) Must be installed on the circuit breaker only D) Must be a combination of a lock and a tag on the same device Answer: B Explanation: OSHA requires each lockout device to be uniquely identified to the energy isolation point. Question 53. In a three-wire branch circuit (hot-hot-neutral), the neutral must be: A) Connected to ground at every outlet box B) Isolated from ground except at the service C) Shared with the grounding conductor in the conduit D) Sized at 150 % of the ungrounded conductor size Answer: B Explanation: The neutral is only grounded at the service; it must not be bonded elsewhere. Question 54. According to NEC 300.22, conductors installed in a raceway that passes through a fire-wall must be: A) Listed for fire-rated assemblies B) Sealed with firestop material at each side of the wall C) Replaced with NM cable inside the wall D) Protected by a separate conduit on each side of the wall only Answer: B Explanation: NEC requires firestopping to preserve the fire-rating of the assembly. Question 55. Which of the following is the correct minimum clearance in front of a transformer rated 600 V or less? A) 24 in.
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B) 30 in. C) 36 in. D) 42 in. Answer: C Explanation: Article 110.26 requires a minimum of 36 in. of clear working space for equipment rated 600 V or less. Question 56. When performing a voltage-drop calculation, which factor is NOT considered? A) Conductor resistance B) Conductor reactance C) Length of the run D) Ambient temperature of the conduit Answer: D Explanation: Ambient temperature affects ampacity, not voltage drop directly. Question 57. A 30 A, single-pole breaker protects a 120 V receptacle circuit. The receptacle is required to be GFCI-protected because it is located: A) In a garage B) In a bedroom C) In a dining room D) In a hallway Answer: A Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(2) requires GFCI protection for receptacles in garages. Question 58. Which of the following is the correct method to identify a “grounded” (neutral) conductor in a flexible metal conduit (FMC) system? A) Bare copper only B) Green insulated only C) White or gray insulated only D) Any color, as long as it is marked at the termination Answer: C
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A) Use Table 1 to find a conduit that allows 40 % fill for five conductors B) Use 40 % fill for the four 3-AWG conductors only C) Use 30 % fill because the feeder is a power circuit D) Use the largest conductor’s area multiplied by the number of conductors Answer: A Explanation: All conductors (including EGC) must be included; the total area must not exceed 40 % of the conduit’s internal area. Question 63. A receptacle installed in a commercial kitchen must be GFCI-protected if it is located within what distance from a sink? A) 1 ft B) 2 ft C) 3 ft D) 4 ft Answer: C Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(6) requires GFCI protection for receptacles within 3 ft of a sink in a commercial kitchen. Question 64. Which of the following is a permissible method for bonding a metal raceway to the equipment grounding conductor? A) Using a listed bonding clamp at each box B) Wrapping the raceway with electrical tape C) Applying a soldered joint between the raceway and the conductor D) No bonding is required for metal raceways Answer: A Explanation: Bonding clamps listed for the purpose must be used to ensure continuity. Question 65. The NEC requires that a motor disconnect be located within how many feet of the motor? A) 25 ft B) 30 ft C) 50 ft
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D) 75 ft Answer: B Explanation: Article 430.102 requires the disconnect to be within sight or not more than 30 ft away. Question 66. Which of the following is the correct rating for a receptacle used in a residential laundry room? A) 15 A, 125 V B) 20 A, 125 V C) 15 A, 250 V D) 20 A, 250 V Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.11(C)(2) requires at least a 20 A, 125 V receptacle in laundry areas. Question 67. When using a flexible conduit (FMC) for a motor circuit, the maximum length of the flexible conduit run is: A) 3 ft B) 4 ft C) 6 ft D) 8 ft Answer: B Explanation: NEC 376.10 limits FMC to a maximum of 4 ft for motor circuits. Question 68. The correct method to identify a “grounded” conductor in a cable assembly that contains a red, black, and white wire is: A) The red wire is neutral B) The white wire is neutral C) The black wire is neutral D) The conductor must be marked at both ends with “N” Answer: B Explanation: White (or gray) is the standard color for neutral conductors.
