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Question 1. Which NEC article defines the requirements for grounding electrode systems in residential installations? A) Article 210 B) Article 250 C) Article 310 D) Article 430 Answer: B Explanation: Article 250 of the NEC covers grounding and bonding, including grounding electrode systems such as rods, plates, and concrete-encased electrodes. Question 2. The minimum size copper grounding electrode conductor (GEC) for a 100 - amp service is: A) #10 AWG B) #8 AWG C) #6 AWG D) #4 AWG Answer: B Explanation: Table 250.66 specifies #8 AWG copper for a 100 A service; larger conductors are required for higher service ratings. Question 3. In a dwelling, the required number of dedicated 20-amp small-appliance circuits for the kitchen is: A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.11(C)(1) requires at least two 20-amp small-appliance branch circuits to serve countertop receptacles in kitchens. Question 4. When sizing a feeder that supplies a sub-panel, which factor must be considered according to NEC 310.15(B)(3)(a)?
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A) Voltage drop only B) Ambient temperature only C) Number of current-carrying conductors in the raceway D) Length of the feeder only Answer: C Explanation: The ampacity adjustment factor for more than three current-carrying conductors is taken from Table 310.15(B)(3)(a). Question 5. Which type of conduit is permitted for underground installation without a raceway? A) EMT B) Rigid metal conduit (RMC) C) Schedule 40 PVC conduit D) Flexible metal conduit (FMC) Answer: C Explanation: Schedule 40 PVC conduit is listed for direct burial and can be used underground without a separate raceway. Question 6. The maximum number of #12 AWG conductors allowed in a standard single-gang device box (volume 18 cu in.) is: A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8 Answer: C Explanation: Each #12 conductor counts as 2 cu in.; 7 × 2 = 14 cu in., which is within the 18 cu in. limit, while 8 would exceed it. Question 7. Which of the following is a required feature for receptacles installed in a dwelling’s habitable rooms? A) GFCI protection for all receptacles
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D) Bond only if the pipe is larger than 2 in. diameter Answer: B Explanation: NEC 250.104(A) requires a separate bonding jumper from the metal water piping to the grounding electrode system. Question 11. The ampacity of a 4-wire, 75-amp, 3-phase, 4-conductor feeder using #4 AWG copper THHN in 30 °C ambient is: A) 70 A B) 75 A C) 85 A D) 95 A Answer: B Explanation: Table 310.16 lists #4 AWG copper THHN at 85 A, but the feeder is limited to the 75-amp breaker rating, so the circuit is protected at 75 A. Question 12. Which of the following devices must be installed in all 120-volt, 15 - amp or 20-amp receptacle outlets in bathrooms? A) AFCI breaker B) GFCI receptacle or breaker C) Surge protective device (SPD) D) Tamper-resistant receptacle only Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(1) requires GFCI protection for all bathroom receptacles. Question 13. When installing NM-B (Romex) cable through a stud cavity, the cable must be protected within 1 ½ in. of the stud face by: A) A metal plate only B) A nail plate or equivalent protection C) No protection is required D) A conduit sleeve of any size Answer: B
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Explanation: NEC 300.4(D) mandates that NM cable be protected by nail plates when within 1½ in. of the edge of framing members. Question 14. The minimum size of a copper feeder conductor for a 60-amp sub-panel serving a 2-story addition is: A) #8 AWG B) #6 AWG C) #4 AWG D) #2 AWG Answer: B Explanation: Table 310.16 shows #6 AWG copper THHN rated for 65 A; this meets the 60-amp feeder requirement. Question 15. Which NEC article outlines the requirements for AFCI protection in dwelling unit branch circuits? A) Article 210 B) Article 210. C) Article 240 D) Article 300 Answer: B Explanation: Article 210.12 specifically addresses AFCI protection for dwelling unit branch circuits. Question 16. A concrete-encased grounding electrode (Ufer ground) must have a minimum exposed length of: A) 12 in. B) 18 in. C) 24 in. D) 36 in. Answer: C Explanation: NEC 250.52(A)(3) requires at least 20 ft of rebar or 24 in. of bare copper conductor encased in concrete.
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Question 20. Which of the following is NOT a permitted location for a receptacle in a garage? A) Within 6 ft of the floor B) On a wall that is not a fire-rated separation C) Within 1 ft of a water heater D) In a location that is not a dedicated appliance circuit Answer: C Explanation: NEC 210.8(F) requires GFCI protection for garage receptacles, but there is no prohibition on proximity to a water heater; however, the code does not specifically restrict placement within 1 ft of a water heater. Question 21. The minimum size of a copper equipment grounding conductor (EGC) for a 20-amp, 120-volt circuit protected by a 20-amp breaker is: A) #14 AWG B) #12 AWG C) #10 AWG D) #8 AWG Answer: B Explanation: Table 250.122 specifies #12 AWG copper as the minimum EGC size for a 20-amp circuit. Question 22. Which type of conduit must be used for a wet location where the conduit is exposed to the outdoors? A) EMT B) Rigid metal conduit (RMC) only C) PVC conduit D) Flexible metal conduit (FMC) Answer: C Explanation: PVC conduit (Schedule 40 or 80) is approved for wet locations and outdoor exposure, whereas EMT is only for dry locations.
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Question 23. For a 30-amp branch circuit feeding a bathroom vanity light, the smallest allowed wire size is: A) #14 AWG copper B) #12 AWG copper C) #10 AWG copper D) #8 AWG copper Answer: B Explanation: A 30-amp circuit requires at least #10 AWG copper per Table 310.16, but for lighting the load is typically lower; however, the branch-circuit rating dictates the conductor size, so #10 AWG is required. (Correct answer: C) Question 24. The NEC definition of a “habitable room” includes all of the following EXCEPT: A) Bedrooms B) Living rooms C) Kitchens D) Closets Answer: D Explanation: Closets are not considered habitable rooms; habitable rooms are spaces used for living, sleeping, eating, or cooking. Question 25. When installing a receptacle in a pool deck area, which protection is required? A) GFCI only B) AFCI only C) Both GFCI and AFCI D) No special protection required Answer: A Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(8) requires GFCI protection for receptacles in pool decks and similar wet locations.
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A) #6 AWG
B) #4 AWG
C) #2 AWG
D) #1/0 AWG
Answer: C Explanation: Table 310.16 shows #2 AWG copper THHN rated for 115 A, which is sufficient for a 100-amp feeder. Question 30. Which of the following is a permissible method for supporting non-metallic sheathed cable (NM) in a residential attic? A) Every 4 ft with staples only B) Every 6 ft with staples or straps, and within 12 in. of boxes C) Every 8 ft with conduit D) No support required if the cable is less than 6 ft long Answer: B Explanation: NEC 334.30 requires NM cable to be supported and secured at intervals not exceeding 4½ ft (≈ 54 in.) and within 12 in. of every box; 6 ft is acceptable if a supporting device is used. Question 31. The NEC permits the use of a “dual-rated” circuit breaker for which of the following applications? A) 120/240-V single-phase residential service B) 3-phase industrial motor circuits C) 240-V dryer circuits only D) All of the above Answer: A Explanation: Dual-rated breakers can be used for 120/240-V single-phase service disconnects, providing both over-current protection and a means to disconnect both hot conductors. Question 32. Which of the following is the correct minimum height for a receptacle installed in a garage for a vehicle charging station?
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A) 12 in. above the floor B) 18 in. above the floor C) 24 in. above the floor D) No specific height required, but must be at least 6 ft above the floor Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.52(G) requires garage receptacles to be installed not less than 18 in. above the floor. Question 33. For a three-wire, 120/240-V dryer circuit, the neutral conductor must be sized at least: A) #14 AWG copper B) #12 AWG copper C) #10 AWG copper D) #8 AWG copper Answer: C Explanation: The neutral must be sized to handle the full 120-V load; for a 30-amp dryer circuit, #10 AWG copper is the minimum per Table 310.16. Question 34. The required minimum size for a grounding electrode conductor (GEC) attached to a concrete-encased electrode (Ufer) that is 20 ft long is: A) #12 AWG copper B) #10 AWG copper C) #8 AWG copper D) #6 AWG copper Answer: B Explanation: Table 250.66 indicates #8 AWG copper for a 100-amp service, but a 20 - ft Ufer typically serves a 60-amp service, allowing #10 AWG copper as the minimum. Question 35. Which of the following devices must be installed in a dwelling unit’s kitchen island receptacle circuit? A) AFCI protection only
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D) No specific distance, only GFCI protection is required Answer: D Explanation: NEC does not specify a minimum distance; the requirement is that the receptacle be GFCI protected. Question 39. In a residential dwelling, the required number of dedicated 20-amp circuits for a laundry area is: A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four Answer: A Explanation: NEC 210.11(C)(2) requires at least one dedicated 20-amp circuit for laundry equipment. Question 40. Which of the following is the proper method for securing a flexible metal conduit (FMC) that runs vertically? A) Secure every 4 ft with a conduit clamp B) Secure every 6 ft with a conduit strap and within 12 in. of each box C) No securing required for FMC D) Secure only at the ends of the run Answer: B Explanation: NEC 376.30 requires FMC to be secured within 12 in. of each outlet and at intervals not exceeding 6 ft. Question 41. The minimum clearance between a recessed luminaire and a bathtub surface is: A) 6 in. B) 12 in. C) 18 in. D) 24 in.
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Answer: B Explanation: NEC 410.10(D) requires a minimum of 12 in. clearance between a luminaire and the edge of a bathtub. Question 42. For a 120-volt, 20-amp branch circuit supplying a garage door opener, the required conductor size is: A) #14 AWG copper B) #12 AWG copper C) #10 AWG copper D) #8 AWG copper Answer: B Explanation: A 20-amp circuit requires a minimum of #12 AWG copper per Table 310.16. Question 43. Which NEC article governs the installation of outdoor receptacles in a dwelling? A) Article 210 B) Article 210. C) Article 406 D) Article 300 Answer: B Explanation: Article 210.52 specifically addresses the placement of receptacles, including outdoor receptacles, in dwelling units. Question 44. The required size of a copper grounding electrode conductor for a 200 - amp service is: A) #6 AWG B) #4 AWG C) #2 AWG D) #1/0 AWG Answer: B
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Question 48. The required minimum height for a receptacle installed in a kitchen countertop is: A) 12 in. above the countertop B) 15 in. above the countertop C) 18 in. above the countertop D) No specific height, only location within the countertop space is required Answer: D Explanation: NEC does not prescribe a specific height; receptacles must be installed so that the face is no more than 20 in. above the countertop surface. Question 49. When installing a 240-volt, 30-amp circuit for an electric range, which of the following conductor configurations is acceptable? A) 3-wire (2 hots + neutral) only B) 4-wire (2 hots + neutral + equipment ground) only C) Either 3-wire or 4-wire, provided the equipment is grounded elsewhere D) 2-wire (2 hots) only Answer: B Explanation: Modern NEC requires a 4-wire feed (2 hots, neutral, and equipment grounding conductor) for ranges to provide a separate grounding path. Question 50. The NEC requires that a receptacle in a swimming pool equipment room be protected by which device? A) GFCI only B) AFCI only C) Both GFCI and AFCI D) No special protection required Answer: A Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(11) mandates GFCI protection for receptacles in pool equipment rooms.
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Question 51. The minimum size of a copper feeder conductor for a 150-amp sub-panel serving a two-story addition is: A) #6 AWG B) #4 AWG C) #2 AWG D) #1/0 AWG Answer: C Explanation: Table 310.16 shows #2 AWG copper THHN rated for 115 A; however, to supply a 150-amp sub-panel, a larger conductor such as #1/0 AWG copper (rated 150 A) is required. Therefore the correct answer is D. Question 52. Which NEC article specifies the requirements for tamper-resistant receptacles? A) Article 210 B) Article 406. C) Article 300 D) Article 250 Answer: B Explanation: Article 406.12 specifically addresses the requirement for tamper-resistant receptacles in dwelling units. Question 53. A 120-volt, 15-amp lighting circuit in a bedroom must be protected by which type of over-current device? A) Standard circuit breaker only B) AFCI breaker only C) GFCI breaker only D) Both AFCI and GFCI breakers Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.12(A) requires AFCI protection for all 120-volt, 15- and 20-amp branch circuits supplying dwelling unit bedrooms.
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A) A 2-pole 30-amp breaker only B) A transfer switch listed for the application C) A GFCI breaker only D) No special device required if the generator is plugged in Answer: B Explanation: NEC 702.12 requires a listed transfer switch to isolate the standby generator from the utility service. Question 58. In a dwelling, the minimum height for a light switch installed on a wall is: A) 36 in. from the floor B) 42 in. from the floor C) 48 in. from the floor D) No specific height, only accessibility required Answer: B Explanation: While NEC does not set an exact height, the ADA and typical practice set the mounting height at about 48 in.; however, the code requires switches to be installed at a height that is "readily accessible," commonly interpreted as 48 in. The best answer is C. Question 59. For a 240-volt, 20-amp circuit feeding a bathroom exhaust fan, the neutral conductor is: A) Required and must be #12 AWG B) Not required because the fan is a 240-V motor only C) Required and must be #10 AWG D) Not required because the circuit is GFCI protected Answer: B Explanation: A 240-volt motor load such as an exhaust fan does not require a neutral conductor. Question 60. The NEC requires that a receptacle installed in a dwelling’s outdoor area be of which type?
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A) Standard receptacle only B) Weather-resistant (WR) receptacle C) GFCI receptacle only D) Both B and C Answer: D Explanation: Outdoor receptacles must be weather-resistant (WR) and also GFCI protected per NEC 210.8(A)(3). Question 61. Which of the following is the correct method for bonding a metal water pipe that is not in direct contact with the grounding electrode system? A) No bonding required B) Bond using a #12 AWG copper jumper to the service grounding bus C) Bond using a #6 AWG copper jumper to the neutral bus D) Bond using a listed bonding jumper sized per Table 250.102(C)(1) Answer: D Explanation: NEC 250.104(A) requires bonding of metal water piping using a listed bonding jumper sized according to Table 250.102(C)(1). Question 62. The minimum size of a copper feeder conductor for a 40-amp, 120/240-V sub-panel is: A) #10 AWG B) #8 AWG C) #6 AWG D) #4 AWG Answer: B Explanation: Table 310.16 shows #8 AWG copper THHN rated for 55 A, which is suitable for a 40-amp feeder. Question 63. Which NEC article governs the installation of electrical equipment in swimming pools? A) Article 680
