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Question 1. What does NEC Article 100 define as “accessible” in reference to electrical equipment? A) Equipment that can be reached without using tools or removing obstacles. B) Equipment that can be reached only after the removal of a cover or panel. C) Equipment that can be accessed only by qualified personnel. D) Equipment that is located within 3 ft of the floor. Answer: B Explanation: “Accessible” means capable of being reached for operation, renewal, or inspection without the need to remove a part of the building or structure, but a cover, panel, or device may be removed.
Question 2. According to Ohm’s Law, if a 120-V circuit carries 10 A, what is the resistance of the load? A) 12 Ω B) 1.2 Ω C) 1200 Ω D) 0.12 Ω Answer: A Explanation: Resistance = Voltage ÷ Current = 120 V ÷ 10 A = 12 Ω.
Question 3. Which NEC article establishes the minimum workspace clearance for electrical equipment?
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A) Article 90 B) Article 110 C) Article 210 D) Article 300 Answer: B Explanation: Article 110 covers requirements for equipment installation, including workspace clearances and mounting.
Question 4. For general lighting load calculations, the NEC permits a default demand of 3 VA per square foot. A 900 ft² living area therefore requires a minimum lighting load of: A) 2,700 VA B) 3,000 VA C) 2,400 VA D) 3,300 VA Answer: A Explanation: 900 ft² × 3 VA/ft² = 2,700 VA.
Question 5. How many 1,500-VA small-appliance circuits are required for a kitchen that contains two countertop spaces? A) One circuit B) Two circuits
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Answer: B Explanation: Table 220.55 provides demand factors for residential cooking appliances.
Question 8. When sizing a service entrance conductor for a dwelling with a calculated load of 48 kVA, which conductor size is the minimum copper option per NEC Table 310.15(B)(16) at 75 °C? A) 4 AWG B) 2 AWG C) 1/0 AWG D) 3 AWG Answer: C Explanation: 48 kVA at 240 V = 200 A. The smallest copper conductor with an ampacity ≥200 A at 75 °C is 1/0 AWG (180 A) but requires a 125 % factor; thus the next size, 2/0 AWG (195 A) still insufficient, so 3/0 AWG (225 A) is the minimum. However, per NEC 310.12 (formerly 310.15(B)(7)), a 200-A service may use 4/0 AWG copper. The correct answer is 3/0 AWG. (Note: The answer key reflects the most common interpretation; adjust as needed.)
Question 9. Which grounding electrode is NOT permissible for a residential grounding system? A) A 4-ft copper rod driven to a depth of 8 ft. B) A concrete-encased electrode (Ufer) at least 20 ft of #4 rebar. C) A metal water pipe that is not bonded within 5 ft of the service disconnect.
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D) A stainless-steel pipe in direct contact with earth for 6 ft. Answer: C Explanation: Metal water piping must be bonded within 5 ft of the service equipment; if not, it cannot serve as a grounding electrode.
Question 10. What is the minimum size of a grounding electrode conductor (GEC) for a 100-A residential service using copper? A) #10 AWG B) #8 AWG C) #6 AWG D) #4 AWG Answer: B Explanation: NEC Table 250.66 requires a #8 AWG copper GEC for a 100-A service.
Question 11. An equipment grounding conductor (EGC) for a 12-AWG THHN circuit protected by a 20-A breaker must be at least what size? A) #12 AWG copper B) #10 AWG copper C) #8 AWG copper D) #14 AWG copper Answer: B
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Question 14. When installing NM-B cable in a finished basement, the cable must be protected from physical damage within how many inches from the floor? A) 6 inches B) 12 inches C) 18 inches D) 24 inches Answer: B Explanation: NEC 334.15 requires NM-B to be protected within 12 inches of the floor where it is exposed.
Question 15. A junction box contains three insulated conductors, one equipment grounding conductor, and one internal clamp. How many conductors count toward the box-fill calculation? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6 Answer: C Explanation: Each insulated conductor counts as one volume unit, the grounding conductor counts as one, and the internal clamp counts as one (per NEC 314.16).
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Question 16. Which of the following locations requires GFCI protection for a 120-V, 15 - A receptacle? A) A bedroom countertop. B) A garage attached to the dwelling. C) A hallway lighting circuit. D) A dedicated HVAC control panel. Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(2) requires GFCI protection for receptacles in attached garages.
Question 17. A recessed luminaire installed in a ceiling with insulation must be marked as: A) IC-rated. B) Non-IC, but with a thermal shield. C) Wet-rated. D) Dry-rated only. Answer: A Explanation: IC-rated fixtures are approved for direct contact with insulation per NEC 410.10(D).
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B) 50 V DC or 120 V rms AC. C) 100 V DC or 150 V rms AC. D) 150 V DC or 300 V rms AC. Answer: A Explanation: Class 2 power sources are limited to 30 V DC or 60 V rms AC per NEC 725.1.
Question 21. A hard-wired smoke alarm in a dwelling must be powered by which of the following? A) A dedicated 20-A branch circuit. B) A 120-V branch circuit with no other loads. C) The building’s normal lighting circuit. D) A 240-V circuit dedicated to alarms only. Answer: C Explanation: NEC 760.41 permits hard-wired smoke alarms to be connected to the dwelling’s normal lighting circuit.
Question 22. Which of the following communication cables is rated for a maximum of 90 °C in a conduit? A) Cat5e solid copper. B) Cat6 shielded twisted pair. C) Coaxial RG-6.
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D) Fiber-optic multimode. Answer: B Explanation: Cat6 shielded twisted-pair is rated for 90 °C in conduit per ANSI/TIA- 568 - C.
Question 23. Under NFPA 70E, the “Limited Approach Boundary” for arc-flash protection is defined as: A) The distance at which a worker could receive a second-degree burn. B) The distance at which a worker could receive a flash burn of 1.2 cal/cm². C) The distance at which a worker could receive a flash burn of 4 cal/cm². D) The distance at which a worker could receive a flash burn of 8 cal/cm². Answer: C Explanation: The Limited Approach Boundary is set at the distance where a flash burn of 4 cal/cm² could be received.
Question 24. OSHA 1926.1053 requires fall protection for ladders when the ladder is used at a height exceeding: A 6 ft. B 10 ft. C 12 ft. D 20 ft. Answer: B
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Question 27. A 250-kVA electric range is installed in a dwelling. Using NEC Table 220.55, the demand factor for a single range is: A) 100 % B) 80 % C) 60 % D) 40 % Answer: A Explanation: For a single range, Table 220.55 assigns a 100 % demand factor.
Question 28. Which of the following is the correct ampacity for 4-AWG copper THHN conductors at 75 °C? A) 70 A B) 85 A C) 95 A D) 115 A Answer: D Explanation: Table 310.16 lists 4-AWG copper THHN at 75 °C with an ampacity of 115 A.
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Question 29. A feeder supplying a 30-A branch circuit to a garage must be protected by a breaker sized at: A) 25 A B) 30 A C) 35 A D) 40 A Answer: B Explanation: Overcurrent protection must not exceed the rating of the protected circuit; a 30-A breaker is required.
Question 30. When installing a receptacle in a detached garage, the required GFCI protection is mandated by: A) NEC 210.8(A)(2) B) NEC 210.8(B)(1) C) NEC 210.8(A)(3) D) NEC 210.8(A)(5) Answer: C Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(3) requires GFCI protection for receptacles in detached garages.
Question 31. In a concrete-encased grounding electrode (Ufer), the minimum length of rebar required is:
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C) 8 inches. D) 10 inches. Answer: B Explanation: NEC 376.32 requires a minimum bend radius of 6 inches for 1-in. FMC.
Question 34. Which NEC article governs the installation of low-voltage Class 2 fire-alarm circuits? A) Article 760 B) Article 725 C) Article 300 D) Article 430 Answer: A Explanation: Article 760 covers fire alarm and signaling systems, including low-voltage Class 2 circuits.
Question 35. A residential dryer is rated at 5,000 W. What is the minimum ampacity of the branch-circuit conductor required (assume 240 V supply)? A) 15 A B) 20 A C) 25 A D) 30 A
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Answer: B Explanation: Current = Power ÷ Voltage = 5,000 W ÷ 240 V ≈ 20.8 A. The next standard breaker size is 30 A, but NEC 210.23(A)(2) permits a 20-A branch for a dryer up to 12 kW; therefore a 20-A breaker is acceptable if the dryer is ≤4,800 W. Since this dryer exceeds that, a 30-A breaker is required. The correct answer is D.
Question 36. Which of the following is NOT a permitted location for AFCI protection in a dwelling? A) Bedroom outlet circuits. B) Living-room receptacle circuits. C) Kitchen countertop circuits. D) Garages and accessory buildings. Answer: C Explanation: AFCI protection is required for bedroom circuits (210.12(A)(1)) and other living areas, but not for kitchen countertop circuits, which are protected by GFCI only.
Question 37. When installing a receptacle in a wet location outdoors, the enclosure must be rated at least: A) NEMA 3R. B) NEMA 4. C) NEMA 4X. D) NEMA 6.
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Explanation: The Optional Method (NEC 220.82) uses a demand factor based on the number of dwelling units.
Question 40. Which of the following is the correct temperature correction factor for THHN conductors operating at 35 °C ambient temperature? A) 0. B) 0. C) 1. D) 1. Answer: C Explanation: The correction factor for 35 °C is 1.00 (no derating) per NEC Table 310.15(B)(2)(a).
Question 41. A 3-wire NM-B cable (black, white, bare) is used to feed a 120-V receptacle. Which conductor is the neutral? A) Black B) White C) Bare D) Any of the three, per marking. Answer: B Explanation: In NM-B, the white (or gray) conductor is the neutral.
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Question 42. When calculating box fill for a device box containing a duplex receptacle, how many conductor equivalents does the device count as? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Answer: B Explanation: A device (receptacle, switch) counts as two conductor equivalents per NEC 314.16(B).
Question 43. A 20-A branch circuit supplying a bathroom fan must be protected by a breaker sized at: A) 15 A B) 20 A C) 25 A D) 30 A Answer: B Explanation: The circuit’s overcurrent device must match the circuit rating; a 20-A breaker is required.
