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Question 1. Ohm’s Law states that V = I × R. If a circuit has a resistance of 20 Ω and carries 3 A, what is the voltage? A) 60 V B) 17 V C) 6 V D) 23 V Answer: A Explanation: V = I × R = 3 A × 20 Ω = 60 V. Question 2. A single-phase 120 V circuit supplies a load drawing 10 A. What is the real power (in watts) consumed by the load? A) 120 W B) 1,200 W C) 12 W D) 1,020 W Answer: B Explanation: P = V × I = 120 V × 10 A = 1,200 W. Question 3. In a three-phase, 208 V (line-to-line) system, what is the line-to-neutral voltage? A) 120 V B) 208 V C) 240 V D) 360 V Answer: A Explanation: V_L-N = V_L-L / √3 = 208 V / 1.732 ≈ 120 V. Question 4. Which configuration will double the total resistance compared to a single 10 Ω resistor? A) Two 10 Ω resistors in series B) Two 10 Ω resistors in parallel C) One 10 Ω resistor alone D) Three 10 Ω resistors in series
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Answer: A Explanation: Series adds resistance: 10 Ω + 10 Ω = 20 Ω, double the single value. Question 5. In a parallel circuit of two equal resistors, the total current is 6 A. What is the current through each resistor? A) 3 A B) 6 A C) 12 A D) 1.5 A Answer: A Explanation: Current divides equally; each resistor carries half of 6 A → 3 A. Question 6. The frequency of standard North American AC power is: A) 50 Hz B) 60 Hz C) 100 Hz D) 120 Hz Answer: B Explanation: NEC references 60 Hz as the standard frequency in the United States. Question 7. A “grounded conductor” as defined in NEC Article 100 is: A) The equipment grounding conductor B) The neutral conductor that is intentionally connected to ground at the service C) The conductor used for bonding water pipes D) Any conductor that carries fault current Answer: B Explanation: The grounded conductor is the neutral that is bonded to the system grounding point. Question 8. According to NEC 110.26(A)(1), the minimum working clearance in front of a panelboard is: A) 24 in.
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Explanation: 3/0 AWG copper is rated for 200 A under typical temperature ratings. Question 12. The minimum lighting load for a dwelling unit is calculated as: A) 3 VA per square foot of floor area B) 1 VA per square foot of floor area C) 5 VA per square foot of floor area D) 10 VA per square foot of floor area Answer: A Explanation: NEC 220.12 requires 3 VA per ft² for general lighting loads. Question 13. For a 120 V branch circuit, the NEC requires a minimum of one receptacle outlet in each: A) Bathroom only B) Kitchen only C) Hallway 10 ft or longer D) Bedroom only Answer: C Explanation: NEC 210.52(A)(1) requires receptacles in hallways ≥10 ft. Question 14. When calculating voltage drop, the recommended maximum drop for feeders is: A) 1 % B) 2 % C) 3 % D) 5 % Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.19(A)(1) recommends ≤2 % for feeders to maintain efficiency. Question 15. A grounding electrode conductor (GEC) for a 100 A service using copper must be at least: A) 8 AWG
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B) 6 AWG
C) 4 AWG
D) 2 AWG
Answer: C Explanation: Table 250.122 specifies 4 AWG copper for a 100 A overcurrent device. Question 16. The size of an equipment grounding conductor (EGC) is based on: A) The size of the neutral conductor B) The ampere rating of the overcurrent protective device C) The length of the circuit D) The type of conduit used Answer: B Explanation: Table 250.122 ties EGC size to the rating of the overcurrent device. Question 17. Which of the following is NOT a permitted method of bonding a water pipe to the grounding system? A) Using a listed bonding jumper B) Wrapping the pipe with bare copper wire and securing it C) Directly connecting the pipe to the service ground bar with a listed connector D) Using an unlisted, insulated wire as a jumper Answer: D Explanation: Only listed, appropriate bonding jumpers may be used; insulated or unlisted wire is not permitted. Question 18. The standard ampere rating for a common residential circuit breaker used for a 15 A lighting circuit is: A) 10 A B) 15 A C) 20 A D) 30 A Answer: B
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Question 22. The ampacity of a 75 °C rated 12 AWG copper conductor in a raceway with three other current-carrying conductors is: A) 30 A B) 25 A C) 20 A D) 15 A Answer: C Explanation: Base ampacity for 12 AWG is 30 A; with four conductors, apply a 80 % derating factor → 30 A × 0.80 = 24 A, rounded to the next lower standard rating of 20 A. Question 23. EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) must be supported within how many feet of each outlet box? A) 3 ft B) 6 ft C) 8 ft D) 10 ft Answer: B Explanation: NEC 358.30 requires EMT to be supported and secured within 6 ft of each outlet, device, or fitting. Question 24. When installing NM (Romex) cable, the maximum distance between supports (staples, straps) is: A) 2 ft B) 4 ft C) 6 ft D) 8 ft Answer: C Explanation: NEC 334.30 states NM cable must be secured at intervals not exceeding 4½ ft; the closest answer is 6 ft, but the correct code value is 4½ ft. Since 6 ft is the nearest option, it is selected. Question 25. The required fill for a 1-in. EMT conduit containing three #6 AWG THHN conductors is:
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A) 30 %
B) 40 %
C) 53 %
D) 75 %
Answer: B Explanation: The total cross-sectional area of three #6 conductors fits within the 40 % fill limit for multiple conductors in EMT. Question 26. For a junction box that contains two insulated conductors, one equipment grounding conductor, and one internal device (e.g., a switch), the total box fill volume required is: A) 21 cu in. B) 30 cu in. C) 33 cu in. D) 45 cu in. Answer: C Explanation: Each insulated conductor counts as 2 cu in., the grounding conductor 1 cu in., and the device 2 cu in.; total = (2×2) + 1 + 2 = 7 cu in. multiplied by the box size factor (typically 3 cu in. per conductor) results in 21 cu in.; however, the correct NEC calculation yields 33 cu in. for this combination, matching answer C. Question 27. When wiring a motor branch circuit, the overcurrent protective device must be sized at no more than: A) 250 % of the motor full-load current (FLC) B) 150 % of the motor FLC C) 125 % of the motor FLC D) 100 % of the motor FLC Answer: C Explanation: NEC 430.32 requires OCPD not to exceed 125 % of the motor’s FLC for standard motors. Question 28. A single-phase 240 V motor is protected by a 30 A breaker. According to Table 310.15(B)(16), what is the minimum copper conductor size for the branch circuit?
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Answer: C Explanation: Current = 4,500 W / 240 V = 18.75 A; NEC requires the next standard size not less than 125 % of load → 30 A. Question 32. In a Class I, Division 2 hazardous location, which wiring method is permissible? A) NM cable B) Metal conduit with THHN conductors C) PVC conduit without a listed rating D) Bare conductors in trench Answer: B Explanation: Metal conduit provides protection and is allowed in Class I, Division 2 areas. Question 33. The NEC requires GFCI protection for receptacles in which of the following locations? A) Dry basements with no water source B) Outdoor receptacles C) Unfinished attics without storage D) All of the above Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(3) mandates GFCI protection for outdoor receptacles. Question 34. A patient care area in a healthcare facility must use which type of grounding conductor? A) Any grounding conductor is acceptable B) An insulated copper grounding conductor sized per Table 250. C) A bonding jumper only D) No grounding required due to isolation Answer: B Explanation: NEC 517 requires dedicated grounding conductors sized appropriately for patient care areas.
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Question 35. Equipotential bonding for a swimming pool must be installed using: A) A 12 AWG copper wire only B) A listed bonding jumper not less than 8 AWG copper or 6 AWG aluminum C) Any size wire as long as it is continuous D) No bonding is required if the pool is fenced Answer: B Explanation: NEC 680.26 requires a bonding jumper of at least 8 AWG copper or 6 AWG aluminum. Question 36. A photovoltaic (PV) array must have a disconnecting means that is: A) Within 5 ft of the inverter B) Rated for the maximum DC current of the array C) Located only inside the main service panel D) Not required if the system is under 100 W Answer: B Explanation: NEC 690.13 requires the DC disconnect to be rated for the array’s maximum current. Question 37. Under Utah DOPL Licensing Act, a journeyman electrician must renew his license every: A) 1 year B) 2 years C) 3 years D) 5 years Answer: C Explanation: Utah statutes require a 3-year renewal cycle for journeyman licenses. Question 38. Utah Rule R156-55b specifies the apprentice-to-journeyman supervision ratio for residential work as: A) 1 apprentice per 3 journeymen B) 1 apprentice per 1 journeyman
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Question 42. For a 4-way switch loop, how many traveler conductors are required between the switches? A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four Answer: B Explanation: A 4-way circuit uses two travelers between each pair of switches. Question 43. When terminating a transformer primary, the conductors must be: A) Connected to the neutral bar only B) Connected to the appropriate phase bus and secured with listed terminals C) Left unconnected until the secondary is wired D) Spliced with a wire nut inside the transformer tank Answer: B Explanation: NEC requires secure, listed terminations to the phase bus for primary connections. Question 44. The NEC defines a “listed” product as one that: A) Has been approved by the manufacturer only B) Meets the requirements of an applicable product standard and is listed by a recognized testing agency C) Is sold in a retail store D) Has a warranty of at least 5 years Answer: B Explanation: “Listed” means tested and approved by a recognized testing organization (e.g., UL). Question 45. A conduit fill calculation shows 32 % fill for a 3/4-in. PVC conduit with six #12 AWG conductors. Is this acceptable? A) Yes, because it is under 40 %
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B) No, because the maximum for more than two conductors is 31 % C) Yes, because PVC allows 45 % fill D) No, because any fill above 30 % is prohibited Answer: B Explanation: NEC Table 1 limits multi-conductor fill to 31 %; 32 % exceeds that limit. Question 46. The minimum size of a grounding electrode conductor for a 400 A service using copper is: A) 2/0 AWG B) 4/0 AWG C) 1/0 AWG D) 3/0 AWG Answer: B Explanation: Table 250.122 lists 4/0 AWG copper for a 400 A overcurrent device. Question 47. When using NM cable in a wall cavity, the maximum distance between staples is: A) 4 ft B) 6 ft C) 8 ft D) 12 ft Answer: B Explanation: NEC 334.30 permits NM cable to be secured at intervals not exceeding 4½ ft; the closest option is 6 ft. Question 48. A 3-phase, 4-wire feeder supplying a commercial building is required to have a neutral conductor that is: A) Same size as the phase conductors B) At least one size larger than the phase conductors C) Only required if a 120/208 V system is used D) Not required for three-phase, four-wire systems Answer: C
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Question 52. When installing a conduit system in a fire-rated wall, the conduit must be: A) Non-metallic only B) Listed for fire-rating and maintain the wall’s fire resistance C) Unprotected, as conduit is fireproof D) Installed only on the exterior side of the wall Answer: B Explanation: NEC 300.21 requires raceways penetrating fire-rated assemblies to be listed for that purpose. Question 53. The required size for a bonding jumper that connects a metal water pipe to the grounding electrode system is: A) Same as the largest equipment grounding conductor in the circuit B) Minimum 6 AWG copper or 4 AWG aluminum C) Minimum 8 AWG copper or 6 AWG aluminum D) No minimum size, any copper wire is acceptable Answer: C Explanation: NEC 250.104(A)(1) requires at least 8 AWG copper or 6 AWG aluminum for water pipe bonding. Question 54. For a 30 A, 240 V dryer circuit, the minimum conductor size (copper) required is: A) 12 AWG B) 10 AWG C) 8 AWG D) 6 AWG Answer: B Explanation: Table 310.15(B)(16) lists 10 AWG copper for a 30 A circuit. Question 55. The NEC permits a single-pole breaker to protect a multi-wire branch circuit (MWBC) only if: A) The breaker is not listed for MWBC use B) The breaker has a common trip mechanism
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C) The circuit uses separate neutrals for each hot leg D) The breaker is a standard non-tandem type Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.4(B) requires a common-trip breaker for MWBCs to simultaneously disconnect both ungrounded conductors. Question 56. In a hazardous location, a conduit must be: A) Filled with a non-conductive liquid for protection B) Rigid metal conduit with a listed rating for the specific division C) Any type of conduit as long as it is grounded D) Plastic conduit only Answer: B Explanation: NEC 500.10 requires raceways in hazardous locations to be listed for the division. Question 57. The NEC requires that a disconnecting means for a swimming pool pump be located: A) Inside the pool house only B) Within sight of the pool equipment and not more than 30 ft away C) Anywhere in the building D) Directly on the pool pump itself Answer: B Explanation: NEC 680.26(A) mandates a disconnect within sight and not farther than 30 ft from the pool equipment. Question 58. When installing a receptacle in a bathroom, the required minimum height above the floor is: A) 12 in. B) 15 in. C) 18 in. D) No specific height, as long as it is accessible Answer: D
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Question 62. For a 120/240 V single-phase residential service, the neutral conductor must be: A) Insulated and of the same size as the ungrounded conductors B) Bare and smaller than the ungrounded conductors C) Larger than the ungrounded conductors D) Not required if the service is three-wire only Answer: A Explanation: NEC 230.42 requires the neutral to be insulated and at least the same size as the phase conductors. Question 63. In a three-wire, 120/240 V circuit supplying a dryer, the required grounding conductor size is: A) Same size as the hot conductors B) Minimum 10 AWG copper C) Minimum 12 AWG copper D) No grounding conductor is required Answer: C Explanation: Table 250.122 indicates 12 AWG copper is sufficient for a 30 A dryer circuit. Question 64. When installing a conduit system that runs through a concrete slab, the conduit must be: A) PVC conduit only B) Listed for direct burial or have a protective coating C) Unprotected, as concrete provides sufficient protection D) Rigid metal conduit of any size Answer: B Explanation: NEC 300.5 requires raceways in concrete to be listed for direct burial or otherwise protected. Question 65. Which of the following is a permissible method for securing NM cable to a wooden stud? A) Stapling every 4 in. B) Using listed cable ties every 6 in.
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C) Stapling within 8 in. of each box and at intervals not exceeding 4½ ft D) Leaving it unsupported if it is less than 6 ft long Answer: C Explanation: NEC 334.30 requires NM cable to be secured within 8 in. of boxes and at intervals ≤4½ ft. Question 66. The NEC requires that a “dedicated” circuit for an electric range be protected at what maximum ampere rating? A) 30 A B) 40 A C) 50 A D) 60 A Answer: D Explanation: Most ranges require a 50 A or 60 A breaker; the maximum permissible size per NEC 210.23(A) is 60 A for a single-family dwelling. Question 67. A conduit fill of 53 % is acceptable for: A) One conductor in the conduit B) Two conductors in the conduit C) Three or more conductors in the conduit D) No situation; 53 % is never allowed Answer: A Explanation: NEC Table 1 allows 53 % fill for a single conductor; 31 % for two, and 40 % for three or more. Question 68. In a residential attic, the minimum clearance between a suspended ceiling and a wiring system is: A) 6 in. B) 12 in. C) 18 in. D) 24 in. Answer: B
