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Question 1. Which formula correctly calculates power in a purely resistive DC circuit? A) P = V ÷ I B) P = I² R C) P = V R D) P = V + I Answer: B Explanation: In a resistive circuit, power P equals I² R, derived from Ohm’s law (V = I R) and P = V I. Question 2. A 120-V, 15-A branch circuit uses 12-AWG copper conductors. According to NEC ampacity tables, is this conductor size acceptable? A) Yes, because 12-AWG is rated for 20 A. B) No, 12-AWG is only rated for 15 A. C) Yes, because the voltage is below 600 V. D) No, because the circuit requires 14-AWG. Answer: A Explanation: Table 310.15(B)(16) shows 12-AWG copper THHN is rated 20 A, which exceeds the 15-A load. Question 3. In a three-phase, 4-wire wye system, what is the line-to-neutral voltage if the line-to-line voltage is 480 V? A) 277 V B) 240 V C) 416 V D) 480 V Answer: A
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Explanation: V LN = V LL ÷ √3 = 480 V ÷ 1.732 ≈ 277 V. Question 4. Which NEC article governs the use of arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) in dwelling unit bedroom circuits? A) Article 210 B) Article 210. C) Article 210. D) Article 210. Answer: B Explanation: Article 210.12 requires AFCI protection for all 120-V, single-phase, 15- and 20-A branch circuits that supply outlets in bedrooms. Question 5. A conduit run contains three #8 AWG THHN conductors and one #10 AWG grounding conductor. What is the maximum allowable conduit fill percentage for EMT? A) 40 % B) 31 % C) 53 % D) 20 % Answer: A Explanation: For EMT, the maximum fill is 40 % for more than two conductors. Question 6. When using non-metallic sheathed cable (NM-B) in a residential attic, the cable must be protected within 6 ft of the nearest point of entry into the attic by: A) A metal conduit. B) A listed cable protector.
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Question 9. In a commercial building, a receptacle is required every 6 ft along a wall space. If a wall is 30 ft long, how many receptacles are required? A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8 Answer: C Explanation: Receptacles must be installed so that no point on the wall is more than 6 ft from a receptacle. Starting at one end, you need one at 0 ft, then at 6 ft intervals, resulting in receptacles at 0, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 ft → 7 receptacles. Question 10. Which NEC article specifies the requirements for wiring methods in hazardous (classified) locations? A) Article 500 B) Article 300 C) Article 210 D) Article 410 Answer: A Explanation: Article 500 covers classification of hazardous locations and the associated wiring methods. Question 11. A motor rated at 5 hp, 460 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz has a full-load current of 8.5 A. What minimum size copper conductor should be used for the branch circuit, assuming 75 °C insulation and no adjustment factors? A) #12 AWG B) #10 AWG C) #8 AWG D) #6 AWG
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Answer: C Explanation: Table 310.15(B)(16) shows #8 AWG copper THHN is rated 55 A at 75 °C, which exceeds the 8.5 A motor current. Question 12. When installing a feeder to a panelboard in a commercial building, the conduit must be supported within how many feet of each panelboard? A) 3 ft B) 6 ft C) 12 ft D) 24 ft Answer: B Explanation: NEC 300.11 requires conduit to be supported within 6 ft of each panelboard. Question 13. The NEC requires a minimum clear working space in front of a service disconnecting means of: A) 24 in. wide, 30 in. deep, 6 ft high B) 30 in. wide, 36 in. deep, 6 ft high C) 30 in. wide, 30 in. deep, 7 ft high D) 36 in. wide, 36 in. deep, 8 ft high Answer: B Explanation: Article 110.26(A)(1) specifies a minimum of 30 in. wide, 36 in. deep, and 6 ft high working space. Question 14. Which type of conduit is permitted for outdoor use where it will be exposed to direct sunlight? A) Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) only B) Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) only
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Question 17. Which of the following is the correct minimum size for an equipment grounding conductor (EGC) for a 30-A circuit using 10-AWG copper conductors? A) #12 AWG B) #10 AWG C) #8 AWG D) #6 AWG Answer: A Explanation: NEC Table 250.122 indicates that for a 30-A circuit, the minimum EGC size is #12 AWG copper. Question 18. A transformer’s primary is connected to a 240-V source and its secondary is rated 120 V, 10 A. What is the minimum size of the overcurrent protective device for the secondary, assuming a protected circuit? A) 15 A B) 20 A C) 10 A D) 30 A Answer: A Explanation: Per NEC 450.3(B), the OCPD for a transformer secondary must not exceed 125 % of the transformer secondary current: 10 A × 1.25 = 12.5 A → next standard size is 15 A. Question 19. Which NEC article governs the installation of fire alarm circuits? A) Article 760 B) Article 700 C) Article 590
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D) Article 725 Answer: B Explanation: Article 700 addresses emergency systems, including fire alarm circuits. Question 20. A 4-wire, 120/240-V service has a neutral conductor that is larger than required. Is this allowed? A) Yes, oversized neutrals are permitted. B) No, conductors must be exactly sized per Table 310.15. C) Only if the neutral is copper. D) Only if the service is a three-phase system. Answer: A Explanation: NEC permits conductors to be larger than the minimum required size. Question 21. Which of the following is the correct maximum number of 90 - degree bends permitted in a single run of EMT without using a fitting? A) 3 bends B) 4 bends C) 6 bends D) 8 bends Answer: C Explanation: NEC 358.30 permits up to 6 90-degree bends between conduit supports. Question 22. A wiring method uses MC cable with an aluminum outer sheath. What is the maximum temperature rating allowed for this cable? A) 60 °C
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Question 25. A 3-phase motor requires a disconnecting means that is rated at least what percentage of the motor’s full-load current? A) 100 % B) 115 % C) 125 % D) 150 % Answer: C Explanation: NEC 430.102 requires the disconnecting means to be rated at not less than 125 % of the motor’s full-load current. Question 26. When installing a receptacle in a bathroom, which of the following is required by NEC? A) A 20-A GFCI receptacle within 3 ft of the sink. B) A 15-A non-GFCI receptacle. C) A 20-A GFCI receptacle anywhere in the bathroom. D) A 15-A GFCI receptacle only if the bathroom has a tub. Answer: C Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(1) requires all bathroom receptacles to be GFCI protected, and the circuit must be 20 A. Question 27. A conduit system is installed in a concrete slab. Which of the following is required for the conduit? A) The conduit must be PVC only. B) The conduit must be listed for direct burial. C) The conduit must be supported every 6 ft. D) The conduit must be sealed with silicone. Answer: B
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Explanation: When conduit is placed in concrete, it must be listed for direct burial (e.g., RMC, PVC, or EMT listed for that use). Question 28. What is the minimum size of a grounding electrode conductor (GEC) for a 100-A service? A) #10 AWG copper B) #8 AWG copper C) #6 AWG copper D) #4 AWG copper Answer: B Explanation: Table 250.122 indicates #8 AWG copper is the minimum GEC for a 100-A service. Question 29. Which of the following is a permissible use for a 12-/2 NM-B cable? A) In a wet location. B) As a feeder to a subpanel in a detached garage. C) For a branch circuit supplying a bathroom receptacle. D) As a service entrance cable. Answer: C Explanation: NM-B is allowed for residential branch circuits, including bathroom receptacles, provided it is not in a wet location. Question 30. A conduit fill calculation for a 1-in. EMT with three #6 AWG THHN conductors results in a fill percentage of approximately: A) 15 % B) 30 % C) 40 %
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Question 33. A 250-V, 30-A dryer requires a dedicated circuit. What is the minimum size of the copper grounding electrode conductor for this circuit? A) #12 AWG B) #10 AWG C) #8 AWG D) #6 AWG Answer: B Explanation: Table 250.122 lists #10 AWG copper as the minimum EGC for a 30 - A circuit. Question 34. Which of the following devices must be installed in a commercial kitchen to protect countertop receptacles from overload? A) AFCI breaker B) GFCI breaker C) Dedicated 20-A breaker with no additional device D) 20-A breaker with a receptacle-type GFCI Answer: D Explanation: NEC 210.8(B) requires GFCI protection for countertop receptacles in commercial kitchens; a 20-A GFCI receptacle satisfies this. Question 35. The NEC permits the use of flexible metal conduit (FMC) for which of the following applications? A) As a main feeder in a building. B) For short runs of up to 6 ft between equipment. C) In wet locations without additional protection. D) As a support for cable trays. Answer: B
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Explanation: FMC is allowed for short, concealed runs (typically ≤ 6 ft) between equipment per NEC 376.10. Question 36. A 150-A service feeder is installed with 4/0 AWG aluminum conductors. According to NEC, is this conductor size adequate? A) Yes, 4/0 AL is rated for 180 A at 75 °C. B) No, 4/0 AL is only rated for 150 A. C) Yes, because the service is 120/240 V. D) No, because aluminum conductors require a 125 % correction factor. Answer: A Explanation: Table 310.15(B)(16) shows 4/0 AL at 75 °C is rated 180 A, exceeding the 150-A feeder requirement. Question 37. Which of the following is the correct minimum height for a light switch in a residential dwelling? A) 36 in. above the floor B) 48 in. above the floor C) 60 in. above the floor D) No minimum height is specified. Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.70(A)(1) suggests a typical mounting height of 48 in. above the finished floor, though it is not a strict requirement; however, this is the commonly accepted standard. Question 38. For a 240-V, 30-A electric range, what is the minimum size of the grounding electrode conductor required? A) #12 AWG copper B) #10 AWG copper
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Question 41. A 3-phase motor has a full-load current of 12 A. What is the minimum size of the branch-circuit overcurrent protective device (OCPD) for this motor, assuming it is not a continuous load? A) 15 A B) 20 A C) 25 A D) 30 A Answer: B Explanation: NEC 430.32 allows the OCPD to be sized at 250 % of the motor FLC for non-continuous loads: 12 A × 2.5 = 30 A → next standard size is 30 A. However the smallest standard size not less than 30 A is 30 A, making answer D. Question 42. Which of the following is the correct minimum conduit size to accommodate a single #4 AWG THHN conductor? A) 1/2 in. EMT B) 3/4 in. EMT C) 1 in. EMT D) 1-1/4 in. EMT Answer: A Explanation: The cross-sectional area of #4 AWG THHN is 0.0211 in²; 1/2-in. EMT has an internal area of 0.304 in², well above the 40 % fill requirement. Question 43. A residential garage must have receptacles installed for which of the following? A) Only for fixed equipment. B) At least one receptacle for each vehicle parking space. C) No receptacles are required. D) Only GFCI-protected receptacles within 6 ft of the floor.
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Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.52(G) requires at least one receptacle outlet to be installed in each vehicle parking space of a garage. Question 44. In a three-phase, four-wire wye system, the neutral conductor carries: A) The same current as the line conductors. B) Only unbalanced current. C) No current under any condition. D) Double the line current. Answer: B Explanation: The neutral carries only the vector sum of the unbalanced phase currents. Question 45. Which of the following is a permissible method to protect a branch-circuit conductor that runs through a ceiling joist cavity? A) Install the conductor in PVC conduit. B) Use a cable protector rated for the conduit. C) Install the cable with at least 1-in. of clearance from the joist. D) No protection is required if the cable is NM-B. Answer: A Explanation: Running conductors through a joist cavity requires protection; PVC conduit is an acceptable method per NEC 334.30. Question 46. What is the minimum height for a receptacle installed in a bathroom vanity area? A) 12 in. above the floor B) 15 in. above the floor
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Question 49. When installing a luminaires in a wet location, which of the following must be observed? A) The fixture must be listed for wet locations. B) The fixture may be listed for damp locations only. C) No special listing is required if the fixture is enclosed. D) The fixture must be installed at least 12 in. above the water surface. Answer: A Explanation: NEC 410.10(A) requires fixtures in wet locations to be listed for wet locations. Question 50. In a commercial building, a fire alarm system requires a dedicated branch circuit. What is the maximum voltage drop allowed for this circuit? A) 2 % B) 3 % C) 5 % D) No specific limit; follow general branch-circuit requirements. Answer: D Explanation: NEC does not set a specific voltage-drop limit for fire alarm circuits; the general recommendation of 3 % is advisory, not mandatory. Question 51. Which of the following is the correct minimum size of a grounding electrode conductor (GEC) for a 200-A service using copper conductors? A) #8 AWG B) #6 AWG C) #4 AWG D) #2 AWG
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Answer: C Explanation: Table 250.122 specifies #4 AWG copper as the minimum GEC for a 200-A service. Question 52. A 20-A circuit supplies a bathroom vanity light and a receptacle. Which device must be installed to protect the receptacle? A) AFCI breaker only B) GFCI breaker only C) Both AFCI and GFCI devices D) No special device is required. Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(1) requires GFCI protection for bathroom receptacles; AFCI is not required. Question 53. Which of the following NEC articles addresses the installation of emergency lighting systems? A) Article 700 B) Article 410 C) Article 620 D) Article 760 Answer: A Explanation: Article 700 covers emergency systems, including emergency lighting. Question 54. When sizing a feeder to a commercial kitchen’s refrigeration equipment, the demand factor for refrigeration is: A) 100 % B) 75 %
