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1. Which of the following is not a standard ampere rating for a fuse?

10

6

15

7

Question 1 of 25

2. For dwelling units, GFCI protection is required for all single-phase, 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed within six (6) feet of the top inside edge of the bowl of sinks located in _____.

all of these areas

garages

laundry rooms

bathrooms

Question 2 of 25

3. At least ________ of free conductor shall be left at each outlet, junction, and switch point for splices or the connections of luminaries (fixtures) or devices.

4 inches

7 inches

5 inches

6 inches

Question 3 of 25

4. Where more than one, rod and pipe or plate, electrode are used each electrode of one grounding system shall not be less than _______ from any electrode of another grounding system.

5 feet

7 feet

6 feet

8 feet

Question 4 of 25

5. Overhead conductors for festoon lighting shall not be smaller than ________ unless the conductors are supported by messenger wires.

8 AWG

10 AWG

14 AWG

12 AWG

Question 5 of 25

6. For dwelling units, at least one receptacle outlet accessible at grade level and not more than ________ feet above grade shall be installed at the front and back of each dwelling.

2-1/2

6-1/2

7-1/2

3-1/2

Question 6 of 25

7. What is the minimum volume, in inches, required for a two (2) gang device box that is to contain two (2) size 14/2 AWG with a ground NM cables and two (2) size 12/2 AWG with ground NM cables connected to a duplex receptacle connected to a single-pole switch, which also contain four (4) cable clamps?

28 cubic inches

29 cubic inches

30 cubic inches

31 cubic inches

Question 7 of 25

8. What is the minimum clearance required between a surface mounted incandescent luminaire installed above the door or on the ceiling of a clothes closet, and the nearest shelf?

10 inches

12 inches

11 inches

9 inches

Question 8 of 25

9. For the workspace in front of a 120/240-volt, single-phase, 400 amperes rated disconnect switch located in a commercial occupancy, what is the minimum required height?

8 ft

5-1/2 ft

7-1/2 ft

6-1/2 ft

Question 9 of 25

10. Where a branch circuit supplies continuous loads or any combination of continuous and non-continuous, the rating of the over-current device shall not be less than the noncontinuous load plus _______ of the continuous load.

130 percent

125 percent

120 percent

135 percent

Question 10 of 25

11. Cord and plug type equipment fastened in place shall not exceed what percentage of the branch circuit ampere rating?

80

60

50

100

Question 11 of 25

12. Receptacle outlets in a dwelling unit shall be installed so that there is not point on the wall greater than ____ ft from a receptacle.

12

6

10

8

Question 12 of 25

13. Conductors, including splices and taps, shall not fill gutters more than ______ percent of it's area.

76 percent

75 percent

74 percent

77 percent

Question 13 of 25

14. Which Article has the requirements for the installation of wiring for radio and television receiving equipment, including amateur/citizen band radio equipment antennas and digital satellite receiving equipment for television signals?

710

610

810

910

Question 14 of 25

15. What size overcurrent protection device is required for a branch circuit with a continuous load of 80 amps with 75 degrees C terminals and 3 AWG cu THWN conductors?

125 amp

90 amp

100 amp

150 amp

Question 15 of 25

16. How many conductors is a single device counted as when it is wider than two (2) inches and installed in a 2-gang divide box?

6

2

8

4

Question 16 of 25

17. Unless it is necessary to supply pool equipment, underground wiring is not allowed under a pool or in an area less than _______ ft. horizontally from the inside wall of the pool.

8

7

6

5

Question 17 of 25

18. In dwelling units, hallways of _______ feet or more in length shall have at least one receptacle.

11

9

7

10

Question 18 of 25

19. Underground service entrance conductors are not permitted in _____.

EMT

RMC

IMC

PVC

Question 19 of 25

20. What is the minimum number of general purpose receptacles required to be readily accessible when installed in sleeping room of dorms, or guest rooms of hotels and motels.

8

3

2

6

Question 20 of 25

21. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed for each peninsular countertop in a dwelling unit with a long dimension of ____ in. or greater and a short dimension of ____ in. or greater.

24, 36

12, 24

24, 12

36, 24

Question 21 of 25

22. What is the minimum watts (VA), other than name plate rating (whichever is larger) clothes dryers are to be calculated at when doing residential feeder and service calculations?

2,000

5,000

1,000

6,000

Question 22 of 25

23. According to the NEC, fixed outdoor deicing and snow melting equipment is to be considered as a _____ load.

intermittent

continuous

non-continuous

simultaneous

Question 23 of 25

24. Installation of rigid mental conduit (RMC) is required to be fastened within what minimum distance from a junction box, panel board, or cabinet, where structural members readily permit fastening?

5 feet

4 feet

3 feet

2 feet

Question 24 of 25

25. For dwelling units, at least one receptacle outlet accessible at grade level and not more than ________ feet above grade shall be installed at the front and back of each dwelling.

7-1/2

6-1/2

2-1/2

3-1/2

Question 25 of 25

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