Includes answers and 2011 NEC

Code References
Preparation Exam 1
Preparation Exam 1
Question 1 of 80
In general, only those terms that are used in ___
or more articles are defined in the code book.
A. one
B. three
C. two
D. four
NEC

Reference: Article 100

Preparation Exam 1
Question 2 of 80
___ is acceptable to the AHJ.
A. Listed
B. Approved
C. Tested
D. Authorized
NEC

Reference: Article 100

Preparation Exam 1
Question 3 of 80
For an aluminum rod with Cu bonded to it, the Cu
forms a minimum of ___% of the CSA of the solid
conductor.
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 20
NEC

Reference: Article 100

Preparation Exam 1
Question 4 of 80
___ is constructed so that dust will not enter the
enclosing case under specified test conditions.
A. Dustproof
B. NEMA 3R
C. Dusttight
D. NEMA 1
NEC

Reference: Article 100

Preparation Exam 1
Question 5 of 80
A device that establishes an electrical connection
to the earth is a ___.
A. grounding conductor
B. grounding electrode
C. grounding solid
D. ground
NEC

Reference: Article 100

Preparation Exam 1
Question 6 of 80
In judging equipment, considerations such as
___ shall be evaluated.
A. electrical insulation
B. arcing effects
C. size and weight
D. A and B
NEC

Reference: 110.3(A)(4)(6)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 7 of 80
Connections of conductors to terminals by means
of wire binding screws with upturned lugs shall be
permitted for #___ AWG or smaller conductors.
A. 8 stranded
B. 6
C. 10
D. 8 solid
NEC

Reference: 110.14(A)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 8 of 80
For a panel fed from a four-wire delta distribution,
the high leg shall be ___.
A. marked orange
B. marked by other effective means
C. no marking required
D. A and B
NEC

Reference: 110.15
Preparation Exam 1
Question 9 of 80
Unused current transformers associated with
potentially energized circuits shall be ___.
A. short-circuited
B. grounded
C. guarded
D. marked
NEC

Reference: 110.23
Preparation Exam 1
Question 10 of 80
All splices shall be covered with an insulation ___
to that of the conductors.
A. twice
B. equivalent
C. 1 1/2 times
D. three times
NEC

Reference: 110.14(B)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 11 of 80
For polarized receptacles, the grounded terminal
shall be identified by ___.
A. the letter W
B. bare metal
C. the color green
D. the color brass
NEC

Reference: 200.10(B)(2)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 12 of 80
The rating of any one cord-and-plug connected
utilization equipment not fastened in place shall
not exceed ___% of the branch-circuit rating.
A. 150
B. 110
C. 50
D. 80
NEC

Reference: 210.23(A)(1)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 13 of 80
If required by the AHJ, a diagram showing ___
shall be provided prior to the installation of the
feeders.
A. wiring methods
B. job specifications
C. feeder details
D. switch gear submittals
NEC

Reference: 215.5
Preparation Exam 1
Question 14 of 80
The branch-circuit load for one 5 kW oven is ___ W.
A. 4000
B. 5000
C. 6250
D. 3250
NEC

Reference: 220.55, Note 4

Preparation Exam 1
Question 15 of 80
The clearance of overhead conductors not over
600 V nominal from a TV antenna shall not be
less than ___'.
A. 10
B. 6
C. 12
D. 3
NEC

Reference: 225.19(B)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 16 of 80
Service entrance conductors shall be considered
outside the building when installed under not less
than ___" of concrete.
A. 6
B. 2
C. 4
D. 5
NEC

Reference: 230.6(1)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 17 of 80
The next higher standard OCPD is permitted to
be used, provided that it does not exceed ___ A.
A. 1000
B. 1200
C. 800
D. 1600
NEC

Reference: 240.4(B)(3)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 18 of 80
The largest Cu grounding electrode conductor
required to connect to a cold water pipe is #___.
A. 3/0
B. 250 kcmil
C. 4/0
D. 4
NEC

Reference: Table 250.66

Preparation Exam 1
Question 19 of 80
Surge arrestors shall be connected to the ___.
A. grounded service conductor
B. grounding electrode conductor
C. grounding electrode for the service
D. all of the above
NEC

Reference: 280.21
Preparation Exam 1
Question 20 of 80
A TVSS shall be a(n) ___ device.
A. approved
B. identified
C. labeled
D. listed
NEC

Reference: 285.5
Preparation Exam 1
Question 21 of 80
Thermoplastic insulation may stiffen at
temperatures lower than ___.
A. 10C
B. 14F
C. 41F
D. A and B
NEC

Reference: 310.10, Note

Preparation Exam 1
Question 22 of 80
Conductor fill for an unbroken looped conductor
through a box with a total length of ___" shall be
counted as #___ conductors.
A. 8; 2
B. 6; 2
C. 12; 2
D. 12; 1
NEC

Reference: 314.16(B)(1)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 23 of 80
Three or more flat copper conductors placed
edge to edge, separated, and enclosed within an
insulated assembly is ___ cable.
A. FCC
B. MV
C. IGS
D. FC
NEC

Reference: 324.2
Preparation Exam 1
Question 24 of 80
The bending radius for type MC cable with a
corrugated sheath will have a minimum of ___
times the external diameter of the sheath.
A. 8
B. 9
C. 7
D. 10
NEC

Reference: 330.24(B)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 25 of 80
The ampacity for type NM cable shall be based
on a ___ temperature rating.
A. 60C
B. 167F
C. 75C
D. 110F
NEC

Reference: 334.80
Preparation Exam 1
Question 26 of 80
When RMC is threaded in the field, a standard
cutting die with a ___" taper per foot shall be
used.
A. 7/8
B. 3/4
C. 1
D. 5/8
NEC

Reference: 344.28
Preparation Exam 1
Question 27 of 80
In FMC, ___ #12 THHN conductors, including
one equipment-grounding conductor, can be
installed in a 3/8" conduit with outside fittings.
A. 3
B. 6
C. 4
D. 5
NEC

Reference: 348.22
Preparation Exam 1
Question 28 of 80
Conductors, including splices and taps, shall not
fill a wireway to more than ___% of its area at
that point.
A. 75
B. 80
C. 60
D. 30
NEC

Reference: 376.56(A)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 29 of 80
Busways shall be supported at intervals not
exceeding ___'.
A. 8
B. 6
C. 10
D. 5
NEC

Reference: 368.30
Preparation Exam 1
Question 30 of 80
No conductor larger than #___ AWG shall be
installed in a cellular concrete floor raceway
except by special permission.
A. 2/0
B. 1/0
C. 3/0
D. 4/0
NEC

Reference: 372.10
Preparation Exam 1
Question 31 of 80
A three-conductor #10 SJ cord with ground would
have an allowable ampacity of ___ A.
A. 25
B. 40
C. 30
D. 35
NEC

Reference: Table 400.5(A)(1)

Preparation Exam 1
Question 32 of 80
The operating handle in its highest position shall
not be more than ___'-___" above the floor for a
switch.
A. 7; 6
B. 8; 0
C. 6; 7
D. 6; 0
NEC

Reference: 404.8(A)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 33 of 80
In a delta distribution, the ___ phase shall have
the higher voltage to ground.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. N
NEC

Reference: 408.3(E)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 34 of 80
Branch-circuit conductors within ___" of a ballast
shall have an insulation rated temperature not
lower than ___.
A. 3; 90C
B. 3; 60C
C. 3; 140F
D. 2; 167F
NEC

Reference: 410.68
Preparation Exam 1
Question 35 of 80
Approved flexible cord and plug shall be
permitted to supply a range hood, provided the
length of the cord is not over ___".
A. 40
B. 42
C. 36
D. 38
NEC

Reference: 422.16(B)(4)(2)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 36 of 80
Heating cables used on a 480 V nominal circuit
shall be identified at its terminals ends by the
color ___.
A. blue
B. orange
C. red
D. brown
NEC

Reference: 424.35(5)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 37 of 80
A five-minute rated varying duty motor shall have
an ampacity of not less than ___% of the motor
nameplate.
A. 140
B. 110
C. 120
D. 150
NEC

Reference: Table 430.22(E)

Preparation Exam 1
Question 38 of 80
Hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor
disconnecting means shall be at least ___% of
the nameplate rated-load current.
A. 125
B. 150
C. 115
D. 225
NEC

Reference: 440.12(A)(1)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 39 of 80
Dry type transformers installed indoors and rated
112.5 kVA or less shall be separated at least
___" from combustible material.
A. 12
B. 10
C. 8
D. 15
NEC

Reference: 450.21(A)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 40 of 80
The percent of cross section of conduit for two
conductors is ___%.
A. 53
B. 40
C. 31
D. 60
NEC

Reference: Ch 9, Table 1
Preparation Exam 1
Question 41 of 80
Requirements for electrical and electronic equipment and
wiring for all voltages are covered in Class ___, Division
1 and 2 locations where a fire or explosive hazard may
exist due to flammable gases, vapors, or liquids.
A. I
B. III
C. II
D. V
NEC

Reference: 501.1
Preparation Exam 1
Question 42 of 80
Requirements for electrical and electronic equipment
and wiring for all voltages are covered in Class ___,
Division 1 and 2 locations where a fire or explosion
hazard may exist due to combustible dust.
A. I
B. III
C. II
D. V
NEC

Reference: 502.1
Preparation Exam 1
Question 43 of 80
Requirements for electrical and electronic equipment
and wiring for all voltages are covered in Class ___,
Division 1 and 2 locations where a fire or explosion
hazard may exist due to ignitable fibers or flyings.
A. I
B. III
C. II
D. V
NEC

Reference: 503.1
Preparation Exam 1
Question 44 of 80
For electric vehicle charging equipment, flexible
cords shall be of the type identified for ___.
A. hard usage
B. extra-hard usage
C. not hard usage
D. portable usage
NEC

Reference: 511.10(B)(1)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 45 of 80
For fairs, flexible cords or cables shall be
continuous without ___ between boxes or fittings.
A. bracing
B. guarding
C. splices
D. supports
NEC

Reference: 525.20(D)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 46 of 80
Conductors supplying outlets for xenon projectors
shall not be smaller than #___.
A. 10
B. 6
C. 8
D. 4
NEC

Reference: 540.13
Preparation Exam 1
Question 47 of 80
A contiguous parcel of land that is used for the
accommodation of occupied mobile homes is
a(n) ___.
A. mobile home lot
B. manufactured home lot
C. RV park
D. mobile home park
NEC

Reference: 550.2
Preparation Exam 1
Question 48 of 80
The demand factor for site feeders for 20
recreational vehicle sites is ___%.
A. 45
B. 50
C. 30
D. 60
NEC

Reference: Table 551.73

Preparation Exam 1
Question 49 of 80
Shore power for boats shall be provided by a
single receptacle rated not less than ___ A.
A. 40
B. 50
C. 30
D. 60
NEC

Reference: 555.19(A)(4)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 50 of 80
Temporary installations of cable supports shall be
in the form of ___.
A. staples
B. cable ties
C. straps
D. all of the above
NEC

Reference: 590.4(J)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 51 of 80
A branch-circuit that supplies neon tubing shall
not be rated in excess of ___ A.
A. 30
B. 35
C. 40
D. 50
NEC

Reference: 600.5(B)(1)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 52 of 80
Low voltage uninsulated parts of a dumbwaiter
shall be at a voltage not greater than ___.
A. 30 V
RMS
B. 60 VDC
C. 42 V
Peak
D. all of the above
NEC

Reference: 620.5(D)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 53 of 80
The multiplier for a motor generator arc welder
with a 50% duty cycle is ___.
A. 0.71
B. 0.78
C. 0.75
D. 0.96
NEC

Reference: Table 630.11(A)

Preparation Exam 1
Question 54 of 80
The long time rating for x-ray equipment is based
on an operating interval of ___ min or longer.
A. 5
B. 3
C. 4
D. 2
NEC

Reference: 660.2
Preparation Exam 1
Question 55 of 80
Electroplating equipment warning signs shall be
posted to indicate the presence of ___.
A. acid
B. bare conductors
C. gases
D. hot liquids
NEC

Reference: 669.7
Preparation Exam 1
Question 56 of 80
For industrial machinery, a permanent nameplate
shall include ___.
A. FLA
B. frequency
C. phase
D. all of the above
NEC

Reference: 670.3(A)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 57 of 80
No lighting fixture for a swimming pool shall be
installed for operation on supply circuits over ___
V between conductors.
A. 15
B. 150
C. 120
D. 12
NEC

Reference: 680.23(A)(4)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 58 of 80
Inverters or motor generators shall be identified
for use in ___.
A. induction controls
B. solar photovoltaic systems
C. signaling circuits
D. broadband systems
NEC

Reference: 690.4(D)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 59 of 80
The fuel cell rated current shall be the current on
the ___.
A. nameplate
B. overloads
C. OCPD
D. tables
NEC

Reference: 692.8(A)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 60 of 80
For fire pumps, ___ is not covered in the code
book.
A. jockey pump pressure
B. performance
C. maintenance
D. all of the above
NEC

Reference: 695.1(B)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 61 of 80
Storage batteries used for emergency systems shall
maintain the load for a minimum period of ___ hours
without the voltage falling below ___%.
A. 1 1/2; 87 1/2
B. 3; 85
C. 2; 90
D. 1 1/2; 90
NEC

Reference: 700.12(A)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 62 of 80
In legally required standby systems, ___ batteries
are not permitted to be used.
A. acid type
B. alkali type
C. automotive
D. all of the above
NEC

Reference: 701.11(A)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 63 of 80
Optional standby systems are typically installed
to provide an alternate source of electric power
for ___.
A. industrial buildings
B. farms
C. commercial buildings
D. all of the above

NEC

Reference: 702.2, Note

Preparation Exam 1
Question 64 of 80
Standard lampholders for equipment operating
less than 50 V that have a rating not less than
___ W shall be used.
A. 100
B. 660
C. 150
D. 300
NEC

Reference: 720.5
Preparation Exam 1
Question 65 of 80
Class 1 power-limited circuits shall be supplied
from a source that has a rated output of not more
than ___ VA.
A. 1000
B. 1500
C. 1200
D. 2000
NEC

Reference: 725.41(A)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 66 of 80
For hoistways, Class 2 or 3 circuit conductors
shall be installed in ___.
A. PVC
B. RMC
C. IMC
D. all of the above
NEC

Reference: 725.130(A); 725.46

Preparation Exam 1
Question 67 of 80
Where optical fiber cables are utilized for fire
alarm circuits, the cables shall be installed in
accordance with Article ___.
A. 647
B. 90
C. 770
D. 725
NEC

Reference: 760.3(F)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 68 of 80
Fire alarm conductors shall be ___ conductors.
A. solid Cu
B. stranded Cu
C. Cu clad Al
D. A and B
NEC

Reference: 760.49(C)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 69 of 80
Optical fibers transmit ___ for control signaling
and communications.
A. low voltage
B. light
C. inductance
D. voltage pulses
NEC

Reference: 770.2
Preparation Exam 1
Question 70 of 80
OFCP cable can be installed in ___.
A. vertical risers
B. fireproof shafts
C. cable trays
D. all of the above
NEC

Reference: Table 770.154(A)

Preparation Exam 1
Question 71 of 80
A factory assembly of one or more insulated
conductors without an overall covering is a ___.
A. cable
B. wire
C. jacket
D. shielded cable
NEC

Reference: 800.2
Preparation Exam 1
Question 72 of 80
Where practicable, the communication cables
shall be located below ___.
A. overhangs
B. roof lines
C. electric power lines
D. fiber optic cables
NEC

Reference: 800.44(A)(1)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 73 of 80
Lighting conductors shall have a clearance of
___' from communication wires and cables.
A. 8
B. 12
C. 10
D. 6
NEC

Reference: 800.53
Preparation Exam 1
Question 74 of 80
In communication circuits, the grounding
conductor shall not be smaller than #___ AWG.
A. 10
B. 8
C. 12
D. 14
NEC

Reference: 800.100(A)(3)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 75 of 80
Community television antennas shall comply with
Article ___, and the distribution system shall
comply with Article ___.
A. 810; 820
B. 820; 800
C. 810; 725
D. 770; 810
NEC

Reference: 810.4
Preparation Exam 1
Question 76 of 80
For receiving stations, aluminum grounding
conductors used outside shall not be installed
within ___" of the earth.
A. not permitted
B. 24
C. 18
D. 36
NEC

Reference: 810.21(A)
Preparation Exam 1
Question 77 of 80
CATV stands for ___ Antenna Television.
A. Community
B. Cable
C. Coaxial
D. County
NEC

Reference: 820.1
Preparation Exam 1
Question 78 of 80
Cables installed in cable trays shall be of type
___.
A. CATVP
B. CATV
C. CATVR
D. all of the above
NEC

Reference: Table 820.154(A)

Preparation Exam 1
Question 79 of 80
Type CATVX cable shall be permitted to be
installed in ___ dwellings.
A. single-family
B. multifamily
C. two-family
D. all of the above
NEC

Reference: Table 820.154(A)

Preparation Exam 1
Question 80 of 80
Overhead spans of network-powered broadband
communication cables shall not be less than ___'
above the finished grade.
A. 10
B. 8
C. 9.5
D. 12
NEC

Reference: 830.44 (C)(1)