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Question 1. Which formula correctly expresses Ohm’s Law for a DC circuit? A) P = VI B) V = IR C) I = V/R² D) R = V × I Answer: B Explanation: Ohm’s Law states that voltage (V) equals current (I) multiplied by resistance (R), expressed as V = IR. Question 2. In an AC circuit, apparent power (VA) is calculated by: A) P = V × I × cos φ B) S = V × I C) Q = V × I × sin φ D) P = V² / R Answer: B Explanation: Apparent power (S) in VA is the product of RMS voltage and RMS current, S = V × I, regardless of phase angle. Question 3. Convert 5 horsepower to kilowatts (1 hp = 0.746 kW). A) 2.73 kW B) 3.73 kW C) 4.73 kW D) 5.73 kW Answer: B Explanation: 5 hp × 0.746 kW/hp = 3.73 kW. Question 4. In a series circuit with three resistors of 2 Ω, 3 Ω, and 5 Ω, the total resistance is: A) 5 Ω
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B) 7 Ω
C) 10 Ω
D) 12 Ω
Answer: C Explanation: Series resistances add directly: 2 + 3 + 5 = 10 Ω. Question 5. In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each branch is: A) The sum of branch voltages B) Equal to the source voltage C) Determined by the highest resistance branch D) Zero Answer: B Explanation: Parallel branches share the same voltage, which equals the source voltage. Question 6. According to NEC Article 100, “bonded” means: A) Connected to the earth only B) Connected to the neutral conductor C) Conductively joined to the grounding system D) Isolated from all other conductors Answer: C Explanation: “Bonded” refers to a permanent conductive connection to the grounding system. Question 7. The term “grounded” in NEC terminology refers to: A) The protective earth conductor B) The conductor that is intentionally connected to earth at the service entrance C) Any conductor that carries fault current D) The neutral conductor only
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Answer: B Explanation: NEC Table 4 specifies a minimum bend radius of 4 times the conduit’s outside diameter; for 1/2-in. EMT (0.622 in. OD) the radius is ≈ 2.5 in., rounded to 4 in. for safety. Question 11. Which conduit material is permitted for direct burial without a protective raceway? A) EMT B) Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) C) PVC Schedule 40 D) Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC) Answer: C Explanation: PVC Schedule 40 is approved for direct burial when the required depth is met. Question 12. The ampacity of a 12-AWG copper conductor with 75 °C insulation in a conduit with three current-carrying conductors is: A) 20 A B) 25 A C) 30 A D) 35 A Answer: B Explanation: Table 310.16 lists 25 A for 12-AWG at 75 °C. With three conductors, the adjustment factor is 100 %, so ampacity remains 25 A. Question 13. When more than three current-carrying conductors are in a conduit, the ampacity must be: A) Increased by 25 % B) Decreased according to Table 310.15(B)(3)(a) C) Kept the same D) Multiplied by the number of conductors
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Answer: B Explanation: NEC requires derating of ampacity when more than three current-carrying conductors share a raceway, per Table 310.15(B)(3)(a). Question 14. The maximum number of 14-AWG THHN conductors that may be placed in a 1/2-in. EMT conduit (40 % fill) is: A) 6 B) 8 C) 10 D) 12 Answer: B Explanation: The cross-sectional area of 1/2-in. EMT is 0.304 in². 40 % fill = 0.122 in². Each 14-AWG THHN ≈ 0.0133 in², so 0.122/0.0133 ≈ 9.2, rounded down to 9. However NEC tables list 8 as the maximum for 14-AWG in 1/2-in. EMT, so answer B. Question 15. The required burial depth for a 12-AWG NM cable installed under a residential driveway is: A) 6 in. B) 12 in. C) 18 in. D) 24 in. Answer: B Explanation: NEC 300.5 requires a minimum of 12 in. for NM cable under a driveway. Question 16. A GFCI receptacle must be installed in which of the following locations? A) Inside a dry, non-wet closet B) In a garage with a concrete floor C) In a bathroom vanity area D) In a finished attic
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Answer: B Explanation: NEC Table 250.66 specifies 8 AWG copper for up to 100 A, but when a 100-A service is present, the GEC must be at least 8 AWG copper. However the question asks “minimum size” – answer A. (Correction) Answer: A. Explanation: For a 100-A service, the minimum copper GEC is 8 AWG per Table 250.66. Question 20. When sizing an equipment grounding conductor (EGC) for a circuit protected by a 20-A breaker, the required size of copper EGC is: A) 14 AWG B) 12 AWG C) 10 AWG D) 8 AWG Answer: A Explanation: Table 250.122 shows that for a 20-A overcurrent device, a 14-AWG copper EGC is required. Question 21. The NEC permits the use of a flexible cord in place of fixed wiring for a portable lamp only if: A) The cord is rated 30 A or greater B) The cord is listed for the specific application and not longer than 25 ft C) The cord is installed in a conduit D) The cord is a 3-conductor type Answer: B Explanation: Flexible cords may replace fixed wiring only when listed for the use and limited in length, typically not exceeding 25 ft for portable lamps. Question 22. Which type of non-metallic sheathed cable is appropriate for a residential kitchen countertop branch circuit? A) Type MC B) Type NM-B
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C) Type UF D) Type AC Answer: B Explanation: Type NM-B (Romex) is permitted in residential kitchens for countertop circuits, provided it is not exposed to moisture. Question 23. The minimum depth for installing rigid metal conduit (RMC) underground without a raceway is: A) 6 in. B) 12 in. C) 18 in. D) 24 in. Answer: C Explanation: NEC 300.5 requires a minimum of 18 in. burial for RMC when not protected by a raceway. Question 24. A motor rated 5 hp, 240 V, 3-phase, requires a branch-circuit conductor size of: A) 12 AWG copper B) 10 AWG copper C) 8 AWG copper D) 6 AWG copper Answer: D Explanation: Per NEC 430.22, a 5-hp 3-phase motor at 240 V typically requires 6 AWG copper for the branch circuit. Question 25. The correct method to calculate box volume for a device box containing three 12-AWG conductors, one equipment grounding conductor, and a yoke-mounted switch is: A) Multiply the number of conductors by 2.5 cu in.
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B) Intrinsically safe wiring C) Rigid metal conduit only D) Any wiring as long as it is sealed Answer: B Explanation: Class II locations (flammable liquids) require intrinsically safe or other approved hazardous-area wiring methods; standard NM is not permitted. Question 29. The Vermont amendment to NEC requires that all new residential installations use which minimum grounding-electrode system? A) Two 8-ft ground rods spaced 6 ft apart B) One 8-ft ground rod only C) Concrete-encased electrode of at least 20 ft length D) No specific amendment; follows NEC Answer: A Explanation: Vermont has adopted an amendment requiring dual 8-ft ground rods spaced a minimum of 6 ft apart for new residential services. Question 30. Under Vermont Title 26, Chapter 15, a journeyman electrician may supervise a crew of how many apprentices without a master electrician present? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Answer: C Explanation: Vermont statutes allow a journeyman to oversee up to three apprentices on a job site without a master present. Question 31. The maximum number of receptacles allowed on a single 15-A branch circuit in a dwelling unit is: A) 8
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B) 10
C) 12
D) No specific limit, but load calculation applies Answer: D Explanation: NEC does not set a hard count; the circuit must not exceed 180 VA per receptacle load, so the limit is determined by load calculations. Question 32. For a 240-V dryer circuit protected by a 30-A breaker, the minimum copper conductor size is: A) 12 AWG B) 10 AWG C) 8 AWG D) 6 AWG Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.19(A)(1) requires at least 10 AWG copper for a 30-A branch circuit. Question 33. Which of the following is the correct method for securing NM cable within a wall cavity? A) Staple every 4 in. B) Staple within 4 in. of each box and every 4 ft thereafter C) No securing required if cable is in a conduit D) Use only hangers, not staples Answer: B Explanation: NEC 334.30 mandates NM cable be secured within 4 in. of a box and at intervals not exceeding 4 ft. Question 34. The NEC permits the use of a 3-wire (2-hot + neutral) 120/240 V circuit for a kitchen range provided the range is: A) A 120-V only appliance
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B) Supported every 8 ft and within 12 in. of the nearest joist C) Not supported if run through a conduit D) Protected by a fire-stop seal Answer: B Explanation: NEC 334.30 applies to MC cable, requiring support within 12 in. of a termination and at intervals not exceeding 8 ft. Question 38. The maximum number of 6-AWG THHN conductors allowed in a 3/4-in. EMT conduit (40 % fill) is: A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 Answer: B Explanation: 3/4-in. EMT has a cross-sectional area of 0.533 in²; 40 % fill = 0.213 in². Each 6-AWG THHN ≈ 0.037 in², so 0.213/0.037 ≈ 5.7 → maximum 5 conductors. Question 39. The required size of a grounding electrode conductor (GEC) for a 400-A service using aluminum is: A) 2/0 AWG B) 4/0 AWG C) 250 kcmil D) 300 kcmil Answer: D Explanation: Table 250.66 indicates that for a 400-A service with aluminum, a minimum of 300 kcmil GEC is required. Question 40. For a 120-V, 20-A circuit feeding a bathroom vanity light, the appropriate breaker type is:
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A) Standard thermal-magnetic 20-A B) GFCI 20-A C) AFCI 20-A D) Dual-function AFCI/GFCI 20-A Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(1) requires GFCI protection for bathroom receptacles; however a light-only circuit does not need GFCI. Since the question states “vanity light,” the correct answer is A. (Correction) Answer: A. Explanation: Only receptacles in bathrooms need GFCI; a dedicated lighting circuit can use a standard breaker. Question 41. Which NEC article governs the installation of emergency lighting systems? A) Article 210 B) Article 700 C) Article 590 D) Article 110 Answer: B Explanation: Article 700 covers emergency systems, including emergency lighting. Question 42. A 30-A, 240-V feeder to a subpanel requires a neutral conductor only if: A) The feeder supplies only 240-V loads B) The subpanel also serves 120-V circuits C) The feeder is run in metal conduit D) The feeder is longer than 100 ft Answer: B Explanation: A neutral is needed only when 120-V loads are present downstream of the subpanel.
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Question 46. The maximum allowable voltage drop for a feeder supplying a 20 A, 120-V load over a 150-ft run is: A) 2 % B) 3 % C) 5 % D) 10 % Answer: C Explanation: NEC recommends a maximum of 3 % for branch circuits and 5 % for feeders; thus 5 % is the limit for this feeder. Question 47. When installing a receptacle in a bathtub area, the receptacle must be: A) GFCI-protected and located at least 6 ft from the tub edge B) A weather-proof (in-use) type and within 3 ft of the tub C) A tamper-resistant type and at least 12 in. above the tub rim D) Not permitted at all Answer: B Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(10) requires a weather-proof (in-use) receptacle within 3 ft of a bathtub. Question 48. The correct size of a copper grounding electrode conductor (GEC) for a 200-A service with a 4-AWG grounding electrode is: A) 6 AWG B) 8 AWG C) 10 AWG D) 12 AWG Answer: B Explanation: Table 250.66 shows that for a 200-A service, a minimum 8 AWG copper GEC is required regardless of electrode size.
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Question 49. A 3-wire (hot-hot-neutral) 120/240 V circuit is permitted to feed a dryer provided the dryer: A) Has a 3-wire cord set without a separate grounding conductor B) Is a 240-V only unit with no control electronics C) Is a 120-V only unit D) Is a portable, non-permanent appliance Answer: A Explanation: NEC 250.140 permits a 3-wire dryer circuit if the dryer’s frame is bonded to the neutral at the appliance. Question 50. For a residential garage, the required minimum height for a receptacle installed for a stationary tool is: A) 12 in. above the floor B) 18 in. above the floor C) 24 in. above the floor D) No height requirement, only accessibility Answer: D Explanation: NEC does not specify a minimum height for garage receptacles; they must be readily accessible. Question 51. The NEC requires that a disconnecting means for a 30-A, 240-V water heater be located: A) Within 5 ft of the heater B) Inside the same room as the heater C) At the service entrance only D) Within sight of the heater Answer: D Explanation: NEC 422.31 requires the disconnect to be within sight of the water heater.
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Question 55. The required burial depth for a 6 kV underground service lateral using PVC conduit is: A) 12 in. B) 18 in. C) 24 in. D) 30 in. Answer: C Explanation: NEC 300.5(A)(4) mandates a minimum of 24 in. burial for PVC conduit used for voltages up to 2 kV; for 6 kV, a deeper burial (30 in.) is required. However the table shows 24 in. for 0- 2 kV and 30 in. for 2- 5 kV, and 36 in. for 5 - 15 kV. So answer D (36 in.) is correct. Answer: D Explanation: For a 6 kV service, NEC requires a minimum burial depth of 36 in. for PVC conduit. Question 56. Which of the following is the correct ampacity for a 4-AWG aluminum conductor with 75 °C insulation used in a conduit with three current-carrying conductors? A) 55 A B) 65 A C) 70 A D) 75 A Answer: B Explanation: Table 310.16 lists 65 A for 4-AWG aluminum at 75 °C. With three conductors, no derating is needed, so 65 A remains. Question 57. The NEC permits a single-pole breaker to protect a multi-wire branch circuit (MWBC) only if: A) The breaker has a handle-tie or common trip B) The circuit serves only lighting loads C) The neutral is larger than the hots
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D) The conductors are all copper Answer: A Explanation: MWBCs must have simultaneous disconnect of the ungrounded conductors, achieved via handle-ties or a 2-pole breaker. Question 58. In a Class III hazardous location, the wiring method must be: A) Standard NM cable B) Rigid metal conduit only C) Intrinsically safe, low-energy wiring D) Any wiring as long as it is labeled Answer: C Explanation: Class III locations (flammable fibers) require intrinsically safe wiring methods. Question 59. The required clearance between a service entrance panel and the nearest combustible material is: A) 1 ft B) 2 ft C) 3 ft D) No specific clearance required Answer: B Explanation: NEC 110.26(A) requires a working clearance of at least 3 ft in front of the panel and 2 ft for the side and top when the panel is above 6 ft; the minimum general clearance is 2 ft. Question 60. For a residential 120-V, 15-A kitchen countertop circuit, the required number of receptacles is limited to: A) 2 B) 3 C) 4
