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D. GFCI is an abbreviation (stands for) ___.


Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter A.
Grounded Fault Circuit Interface
B.
Ground to Floor Current Intensity
C.
Governed by Federal & International

D.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
A. The current flow to a 120-volt load travels through the
True source (typically a transformer winding). Assume this
is a properly connected circuit.
A.
True
B.
False
A. Class A GFCIs are designed to trip when a fault of
.006 about ___ amps occurs.

A.
.006
B.
.20
C.
.012
D.
4
B. Transient voltage surge suppressors are used to
line surges and spikes minimize the damage to connected equipment
caused by ___.
A.
immersion in water

B.
line surges and spikes
C.
rough usage
D.
overloads
C. RFI is an abbreviation for ___.
Radio Frequency Interference A.
Repeated Motor Interruption
B.
Regular Maintenance Interval
C.
Radio Frequency Interference
D.
none of these
B. All 120-volt, 15- or 20-ampere receptacles in
GFCI protection unfinished basements in homes must have ___.
A.
weather proof covers

B.
GFCI protection
C.
gasketed covers
D.
two outlets

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C. A ___ receptacle installed for a residential, boat-hoist
both I & II motor is required to be GFCI protected.I. 120-volt II.
240-volt
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
both I & II
D.
neither I nor II
C. The Code generally requires receptacles installed in
a single receptacle installed to an unfinished basement to be GFCI protected. The
serve a permanently installed exception(s) to the general rule includes ___.
alarm system A.
receptacles that are not readily accessible, such as a
ceiling receptacle
B.
a single receptacle installed for a refrigerator or
freezer located in a dedicated space
C.
a single receptacle installed to serve a permanently
installed alarm system
D.
all of the above
B. Refer to Figure 108.010. This kitchen layout is in a
Yes Tony's Bar & Grill. If a receptacle is installed in
countertop space C, does the NEC® require it to be
GFCI protected?
A.
No
B.
Yes
B. Refer to Figure 108.010. If a receptacle is installed in
Yes countertop space F in a Taco Bell, does the NEC®
require it to be GFCI protected?
A.
No

B.
Yes
B. Figure 108.016 is a residential kitchen. Does the
Yes NEC® require that receptacle (7) be GFCI protected?
A.
No

B.
Yes
A. Per the NEC®, receptacles that are installed outdoors
are at McDonalds ___ required to be GFCI protected.
These are accessible to the public.
A.
are
B.
are not
B. If a ground fault occurs in the conductors leading out
grounding to a 120-volt load, the current flows out on the "hot"
and almost all of the current returns on the ___
conductor. Assume this is a properly connected
circuit.
A.
ungrounded

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B.
grounding
C.
grounded
B. A GFCI receptacle is energized and another
False receptacle is supplied from the load side connections
on the GFCI. On the downstream receptacle if you
touch the "hot" with one hand and the neutral with the
other hand, the GFCI will trip.
A.
True
B.
False
B. A "hot" and neutral are connected to the load side of
False a GFCI receptacle. If a person touches this load side
"hot" with one hand and the load side neutral with the
other hand, the GFCI receptacle will "trip."
A.
True
B.
False
C. Refer to Figure 113.104. Which of the drawings
IV only shows all the receptacles correctly connected to have
both Receptacle 2 and Receptacle 4 GFCI protected?
A.
III only
B.
I only

C.
IV only
D.
II only
E.
none of these
D. The diagram below shows a GFCI outlet protecting
3 only receptacles ___.
A.
1, 3, and 4
B.
1 only
C.
1 & 3 only

D.
3 only
E.
4 only
F.
3 & 4 only
D. Refer to Figure 117.301. Which of the receptacles are
all of these rated at 15 amps?
A.
2 only
B.
GFCI only
C.
1 only
D.
all of these

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E.
none of these
A. Refer to Figure 117.301. Diagram ___ shows
I Receptacle 1 to be GFCI protected and Receptacle 2
to be NOT protected.

A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
none of these
C. An AFCI breaker is used because it detects ___.
an arcing condition A.
over voltage on a circuit
B.
an imbalance between hot and neutral current
C.
an arcing condition
D.
low voltage in a circuit
D. An AFCI circuit breaker can be used instead of a
any of these standard circuit breaker and will trip when ___ occurs
on the circuit.
A.
an overload
B.
a short circuit
C.
an arcing condition

D.
any of these
B. A device that senses the rapid fluctuation of current
AFCI flow is called a(n) ___.
A.
GFCI

B.
AFCI
C.
IDCI
D.
none of these
C. AFCI is an abbreviation (stands for) ___.
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter A.
Approved Feedthrough Cable Interface
B.
American Federation of City Inspectors

C.
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter
D.
Active Feeder Circuit Interceptor
D. As used in the NEC®, SPD is an acronym for ___.
Surge Protective Device A.
Special Process Determination
B.
Stationary Position Dimensions
C.

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Separate Portable Disconnect

D.
Surge Protective Device
C. Undesirable "noise" on a circuit can cause computers
either a or b to "lock up," lose their memory, and/or cause erratic
performance of the computer. This "noise" could be
caused by ___.
A.
EMI
B.
RFI

C.
either a or b
D.
neither a nor b
D. TVSS is an acronym (stands for) ___.
Transient Voltage Surge A.
Suppressor TeleVision Signal Silencer
B.
Thermal Variation Supply Switch
C.
Terminal Voltage Signal System

D.
Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor
B. Refer to Figure 113.511. After removing the
(or OL on a digital meter) receptacle from its package, you are going to check it
with an ohmmeter. If the leads of the ohmmeter are
placed between Points A and F, the meter should
indicate ___ ohms.
A.
0 (or close to zero)
B.
(or OL on a digital meter)
B. Figure 113.511
(or OL on a digital meter) Refer to Figure 113.511. After removing the
receptacle from its package, you are going to check it
with an ohmmeter. If the leads of the ohmmeter are
placed between Points C and E, the meter should
indicate ___ ohms.
A.
0 (or close to zero)
B.
(or OL on a digital meter)
A. Refer to Figure 113.511. The receptacle is properly
120 connected and energized. If the leads of the
voltmeter are placed between Points D and E, the
meter should indicate ___ volts.

A.
120
B.
0
C. Refer to Figure 113.513. ___ is a GFCI receptacle.
Drawing I A.
Drawing III
B.
Drawing II

C.

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Drawing I
D.
None of these drawings
C. When leakage current is detected by the probe in an
either a or b IDCI- or ALCI-protected appliance, power is cut off to
the appliance when the appliance switch is in the ___
position.
A.
ON
B.
OFF
C.
either a or b
C. The level of leakage current required to trip an IDCI-
4 to 6 mA or ALCI-protected appliance is ___.
A.
.4 to .6 amps
B.
6 to 10 mA

C.
4 to 6 mA
D.
4 to 6 amps
A. For homes, Section ___ of the NEC® requires that all
210.8(A)(5) 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-amp receptacles
installed in unfinished basements, such as
workshops, shall have GFCI protection.

A.
210.8(A)(5)
B.
220.4(B)(4)
C.
230.2(A)(2) & (3)
D.
240.4(C)(5) & (6)
A. When installed in an unfinished basement in a house,
fire alarm a receptacle that supplies power to a permanently-
installed ___ is excluded from the NEC® requirement
for GFCI protection.
A.
fire alarm
B.
sump pump
C.
both of these
A. Does the NEC® have GFCI requirements for a 120-
Yes volt receptacle located 5 feet from a wet-bar sink in a
conference room in an office building?

A.
Yes
B.
No
A. Wall-to-wallkitchen dimensionsare 11 ft by 11 ft
590.6(A)
NEC® Section ___ requires that all 125-volt, single-
phase 15- and 20-ampere receptacles used for
temporary construction power be GFCI protected.
A.
590.6(A)

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B.
590.4(D)
C.
210.8(B)
D.
250.138(A) Exception
E.
215.9
A. Figure 113.414Wall-to-wallkitchen dimensionsare 11
True ft by 11 ft

Refer to Figure 113.414. In a commercial kitchen,


receptacles (3) and (10) require GFCI protection.

A.
True
B.
False
A. Figure 113.414Wall-to-wallkitchen dimensionsare 11
True ft by 11 ft
Refer to Figure 113.414. In aresidentialkitchen,
receptacles (5) and (6) require GFCI protection.
A.
True
B.
False
E. Section ___ in the NEC® requires that receptacles in
N/A a preschool playroom have GFCI protection.Note:
Select N/A (not applicable) if this is not an NEC®
requirement.
A.
210.8(A)(1)
B.
590.6(A)
C.
518.(C)(1)
D.
210.8(B)(1)
E.
N/A
D. In a home, GFCI protection must be provided for all
all these locations 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere receptacles
installed ___.
A.
in bathrooms
B.
outdoors
C.
in attached garages

D.
all these locations
A. A 20-ampere, 125-volt single receptacle installed in a
True dwelling garage for a freezer would require GFCI
protection.

A.
True
B.
False
E. Refer to the plan view of a kitchen shown in Figure
2, 4, 11, 1, 6, 16, 8, 9, 7 &13 117.305. This kitchen is located in a preschool facility.

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Receptacles ___ are required by the NEC® to be
GFCI protected.
A.
9, 7, 13, 2, 4, 11, 1 & 6
B.
2&4
C.
7&9
D.
2, 4, 1 & 6

E.
2, 4, 11, 1, 6, 16, 8, 9, 7 &13
A. All 15 or 20-ampere, 125-volt receptacles installed to
True serve dwelling kitchen countertops require GFCI
protection.
A.
True
B.
False
D. Section ___ in the NEC® requires that a bathroom in
210.8(B)(1) a public library have GFCI -protected
receptacles.Note: Select N/A (not applicable) if there
is not an NEC® requirement.
A.
210.8(A)(1)
B.
590.6(A)
C.
547.5(G)
D.
210.8(B)(1)
E.
N/A
B. A receptacle is to be installed in the indoor public
No parking garage of a doctor's office building. Is this
receptacle required to be GFCI protected?
A.
Yes
B.
No
D. Section 406.4(D)(2) in the NEC® permits existing
any of these two-wire, nongrounded-type receptacles to be
replaced with a ___ where no equipment grounding
conductor exists.
A.
GFCI receptacle...and marked "No Equipment
Ground."
B.
two-wire nongrounding-type receptacle.
C.
three-wire grounding-type receptacle if fed from an
upstream GFCI...and marked "GFCI Protected" and
"No Equipment Ground."

D.
any of these
A. Hospital grade receptacles must be used in patient
True care areas in hospitals and health care facilities.

A.
True

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B.
False
A. AFCI protection ___ in dwelling bedrooms per the
is required NEC®.
A.
is required
B.
is not permitted
C.
is permitted but not required
B. A receptacle with an orange triangle on an orange
isolated ground face would be a(n) ___ receptacle.
A.
decora
B.
isolated ground
C.
hospital grade
D.
tamper-resistant
E.
CO/ALR
C. Refer to EWR Drawing 9 and determine how many
1, no fans are to be installed in the rear hall powder room
and whether these are required to be GFCI protected.
A.
1, yes
B.
2, yes

C.
1, no
D.
2, no
B. According to the EWR prints, what is the total number
3 of receptacles required in the EWR bathrooms?
A.
4

B.
3
C.
6
D.
8
E. When installing receptacles in a bathroom in a house,
I & III only the receptacles are required to be ___.I. GFCI
protected II. AFCI protected III. of the tamper-
resistant type
A.
II only
B.
I only
C.
II & III only
D.
I, II & III
E.
I & III only
E. A total of ___ receptacles are to be GFCI protected
more than 26 on EWR Drawings 8 & 9 only.
A.

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25
B.
15
C.
20
D.
26
E.
more than 26
D. Before plugging in a power tool, you should ___.
all of these A.
make sure the switch is OFF
B.
inspect the cord and plug
C.
check the area for flammable gases

D.
all of these
C. The cord on a power tool you are planning to use has
tag it as unsafe and send the a split in the cord jacket but the insulated conductor
tool to the shop for repair inside appears to be undamaged. You should ___.
A.
wrap electrical tape over the split and use the tool
B.
throw the tool into the trash dumpster

C.
tag it as unsafe and send the tool to the shop for
repair
D.
any of these
A. When using any power tools, you should wear safety
True goggles.

A.
True
B.
False
D. The guards on power tools can be removed ___.
neither a nor b A.
when working in a tight spot and the tool won't fit into
the space
B.
when you are aware of the hazards and wear the
proper PPE
C.
both a and b

D.
neither a nor b
A. Before starting to work with a power tool, you realize
are that someone is in the path of flying particles that will
be produced when you start. You ___ responsible for
advising that person.

A.
are
B.
are not
A. You should be aware of the direction of rotation of a
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sudden jam could knock you off balance. For
example, you are drilling a hole with a hole saw in a
drill. When looking down on a drill, if the saw jams the
drill will twist in a ___ direction.
A.
counter-clockwise
B.
clockwise
D. Power tool cords should be kept away from ___.
any of these A.
hot objects such as drill bits
B.
sharp material such as metal studs
C.
sheetrock dollies

D.
any of these
B. Although there are a few exceptions for AC systems
50 that supply premises wiring, the NEC® generally
requires that systems operating at ___ volts to 1,000
volts be grounded.
A.
24
B.
50
C.
150
D.
30
E.
75
D. You need to use a power saw but you notice that the
II only guard is damaged. You should ___.I. use it to make
your cuts but be EXTREMELY carefulII. take the tool
to your supervisor or tell him about it immediatelyIII.
go find another one to use but don't use this tool
A.
I or II or III
B.
I only
C.
I or III only

D.
II only
E.
III only
D. Fluorescent ballasts contain thermal protectors that
III only will open the circuit (disconnect power) to prevent
___.I. short circuits II. ground faults III. overheating
A.
I or II only
B.
I or II or III
C.
II or III only

D.
III only
E.
I only

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A. Where a recessed luminaire contains a thermal
I only device (cutout switch) to protect against overheating,
this device will ___.I. automatically disconnect power
from the luminaire when the temperature gets too
highII. have to be manually reset (after opening)
when the temperature gets low enough
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
both I & II
D.
neither I nor II
C. Overheating of luminaires (fixtures) which often
both a and b results in fires is most often caused by ___.
A.
burying recessed luminaires under thermal insulation
B.
overlamping
C.
both a and b
D.
neither a nor b
A. For a branch circuit supplying several fluorescent
I only luminaires, in-line fuseholders with fuses that are
installed in one of the luminaire enclosures will
protect the ___ against overload.I. ballast II. branch
circuit
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
both I & II
D.
neither I nor II
B. Incandescent dimmers can be used to control
False fluorescent luminaires.
A.
True
B.
False
D. A 21°F (10°C) temperature rise above the rated
50 temperature of any electrical equipment (ballasts,
motors, transformers, etc) will shorten the life of the
equipment by ___%.
A.
10
B.
15
C.
25
D.
50
C. The amount of light required at a dentist's chair is ___
more than that required to operate a gas pump at a Stop-N-Go
convenience store.
A.
less than
B.
the same as

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C.
more than
A. The National Electrical Code does not address the
True issue of "spill lighting" or "light pollution" from one
property to another because unwanted illumination is
not a safety issue, and the NEC® is a safety
standard. However, building codes sometimes have
rules on this subject.
A.
True
B.
False
E. Luminaire is a term that refers to ___.
either a, or b, or c A.
incandescent lighting fixtures
B.
fluorescent lighting fixtures
C.
outdoor pole-mounted fixtures
D.
either a or b

E.
either a, or b, or c
A. Does the NEC® permit an MC cable that is 46 feet in
Yes length and properly secured to be installed between a
4"-square box and a 2-by-4 lay-in luminaire?

A.
Yes
B.
No
A. An integral thermal protector for recessed luminaires
True will automatically restore power once the luminaire
has cooled.

A.
True
B.
False
E. Where a recessed luminaire contains a thermal
I & III only device (switch) to protect against overheating, this
device will ___.I. automatically disconnect power to
the luminaire when the temperature gets too highII.
have to be manually reset (after opening) when the
temperature gets low enoughIII. automatically restore
power (after opening) to the luminaire when the
temperature cools
A.
III only
B.
I & II only
C.
II only
D.
I only

E.
I & III only
C. When a ballast's case temperature reads 110°C, the
2 hours thermal protection for a class P ballast must open

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within ___.
A.
1 hour
B.
10 minutes

C.
2 hours
D.
immediately
A. A Class P ballast has ___ thermal protection to
built-in prevent ballast overheating that could cause fires.

A.
built-in
B.
separate
A. A Class P ballast has thermal protection to prevent
110°C ballast overheating that must open when the ballast
case temperature reaches ___.

A.
110°C
B.
100°F
C.
180°F
D.
90°C
E.
75°C
E. Where installed in a luminaire, which of these
all of these fluorescent lamps should be replaced?
A.
a lamp that is blackened on one end
B.
a lamp that is blackened on both ends
C.
replace only the lamp not "burning" (although one of
the two lamps in the 2-lamp luminaire is ON)
D.
a "flickering" lamp

E.
all of these
C. Fluorescent lamps will have a longer life (in hours) if
III only ___.I. they are cleaned frequentlyII. they are
frequently switched "off"III. they are left "on" for long
periods of time
A.
neither I nor II nor III
B.
I, II & III
C.
III only
D.
I & II only
E.
I & III only
B. The international term for a lighting fixture is ___.
luminaire A.
lumen

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B.
luminaire
C.
fixture
D.
lux
A. Operating a fluorescent lamp that has severe
True blackening on one end will damage the ballast.

A.
True
B.
False
B. In addition to National Electrical Code requirements,
building code some areas have ___ requirements for energy
conservation that also affect luminaire selection.
A.
seismic
B.
building code
C.
statutory
D.
EPA
B. A luminaire is rated for a maximum of a 60 watt lamp.
the luminaire may overheat and If a 100 watt lamp is installed, what might happen?
cause a fire A.
the lamp will not last as long as it should because of
the excessive voltage
B.
the luminaire may overheat and cause a fire
C.
the lamp will not be as bright because of the lower
rating of the luminaire
D.
all of these
B. A luminaire is rated for a maximum of a 60 watt lamp.
False If a 100 watt lamp is installed, the lamp will not last as
long as it should because of the excessive voltage.
A.
True
B.
False
A. Repeatedly turning lamps "on" and "off" will cause the
a shorter lamp to have ___ life than if it were left "on" for the
same number of hours.

A.
a shorter
B.
the same
C.
a longer
A. Many times specifications require the use of
lower incandescent lamps for 120-volt systems to be rated
for 125 or 130 volts because operating the lamp at a
voltage ___ than its rating extends its life.

A.
lower

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B.
higher
D. Where connected to 120-volt circuits, incandescent
130 lamps with a voltage rating of ___ would be used in
areas that require scaffolding or tall ladders to
relamp.
A.
277
B.
120
C.
240

D.
130
B. U-shaped fluorescent lamps are primarily used in ___
2' x 2' luminaires (lighting fixtures).
A.
1' x 4'

B.
2' x 2'
C.
2' x 4'
D.
1' x 8'
A. If a ballast is rated to operate at 277 volts but can
290, 258 tolerate (without damaging effects) a +5% to a -7%
variation from this rated voltage then this acceptable
voltage range is ___ to ___V.
A.
290, 258
B.
296, 291
C.
296, 263
D.
310, 244
B. Radio waves have a relatively ___ wavelength.
long A.
short
B.
long
A. Light that is violet in color ___ be seen by the human
can eye.
A.
can
B.
can not
A. Refer to your Bay Colony Fixture Schedule. If you are
F32/T8 to install the lamps in the A fixtures, you will need
type ___ lamps for the fixtures.

A.
F32/T8
B.
F96/T8
C.
F40/T12
D.
38W/F38

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E.
F32/T8X
B. The founder of General Electric Company in 1879
Thomas Alva Edison was ___.
A.
Michael Faraday
B.
Thomas Alva Edison
C.
Alexander Graham Bell
D.
George Simon Ohm
A. HID is an acronym or abbreviation for ___.
High-Intensity Discharge A.
High-Intensity Discharge
B.
High-Inrush Dissipation
C.
Heavy Initial Deviation
D.
none of these
D. A 25G25/W decorative-type incandescent lamp
II (Order Code 12982) has a shape as shown in Figure
114.401 at ___.
A.
III
B.
I
C.
V

D.
II
E.
IV
D. An R40, 250 watt (250R40/1) incandescent lamp
medium (Order Code 37770) has a ___ base size.
A.
med skirt
B.
mogul
C.
screw terminal
D.
medium
C. A PS30 200 watt (200PS30RS/23/STG) incandescent
3.75 lamp (Order Code 72548) has a diameter of ___
inches.
A.
3
B.
2.4
C.
3.75
D.
3.34
E.
6.67
B. A 150 watt A21 incandescent lamp (Order Code
150 72532) uses ___ watts of power when operated at
130 volts.
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100
B.
150
C.
120
D.
133
E.
none of these
B. Incandescent lamps produce more light per watt than
False HID lamps.
A.
True

B.
False
D. LED PAR38 20-watt lamps are available as ___.
all of these A.
25° narrow floods
B.
15° spots
C.
40° floods
D.
all of these
A. What type of lamp is an F32-T8?
Fluorescent
A.
Fluorescent
B.
Mercury vapor
C.
Quartz Halogen
D.
PAR flood
B. What is the base type of a 175 watt Multi-Vapor®
medium screw PAR38 metal halide lamp (Order Code 25218)?
A.
mogul screw

B.
medium screw
C.
medium skirted
D.
position-oriented mogul
D. The diameter of a T5 lamp is ___ inch(es).
.625 A.
4
B.
5
C.
1/2
D.
.625
C. The initial lumens of a 250 watt (MVR250/U) Multi-
20800 Vapor® metal halide lamp (Order Code 42729) when
operated vertically is ___.
A.
10000
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C.
20800
D.
19100
E.
13500
F.
12400
C. If used for the same number of hours per day, which
LU150/MED/ECO (Ecolux® of the lamps, listed below, can be expected to have
high-pressure sodium)(Order the longest life? Each is operated at 3 hours/start.
Code 13252) A.
F96T8/SP30/HO (T8 8' Starcoat® HO)(Order Code
12536)
B.
MXR100/U/MED (PulseArc® Multi-Vapor® metal
halide)(Order Code 18680)
C.
LU150/MED/ECO (Ecolux® high-pressure sodium)
(Order Code 13252)
D.
F70QBX/827/A/ECO (4-pin High Output Biax®
compact fluorescent)(Order Code 48865)
B. A GE UltraMax® ballast (72258 - GE132MAX-
either I or II L/ULTRA) has two wires that are connected to the
branch circuit. The ballast can be connected to a ___-
volt circuit and deliver the correct voltage to the linear
fluorescent lamps.I. 120 II. 277
A.
II only
B.
either I or II
C.
I only
D. Refer to the last page in your lamp guide (selecting
2500-2800K the best color lamp). Most incandescent lamps have
a color temperature of approximately ___.
A.
4500-5000K
B.
4000-4500K
C.
1500-2000K
D.
2500-2800K
E.
2800-3000K
C. In addition to other parts, a luminaire consists of a
both I & II ___.I. lampholder II. lamp
A.
I only
B.
II only

C.
both I & II
D.
neither I nor II
B. Luminaires are often supplied with separate trims,
False lenses, diffusers, etc. The NEC® at 110.3(B) states
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installed in accordance with any instructions included
in the listing or labeling."This means that it is
permitted to use the trim ring from a Halo luminaire
on a Lightolier downlight.
A.
True
B.
False
B. Repeated reference is made in EWR and the NEC®
When a wiring method is used to limit the length of "fixture whips" to 6 feet. What is
(that is permitted to be longer the significance of this 6-foot limitation?
than 6 feet for other than A.
luminaire connections) "fixture The NEC® never permits "fixture whips" using any
whips" longer than 6 feet are wiring method to be longer than 6 feet.
required to be supported and
grounded per the NEC® for that B.
wiring method. When a wiring method is used (that is permitted to be
longer than 6 feet for other than luminaire
connections) "fixture whips" longer than 6 feet are
required to be supported and grounded per the
NEC® for that wiring method.
B. The Code reference that requires suitable marking on
410.10(A) a luminaire used in damp locations, such as under a
canopy covering a walkway into a building, is ___.
A.
Article 100
B.
410.10(A)
C.
110.11
D.
none of these
A. In general, the only conductors permitted to run into
True or through a luminaire or integral junction box on a
recessed luminaire are those supplying that
luminaire. Other conductors are permitted to run
through the luminaire when the luminaire is marked
"Identified for Through Wiring".
A.
True
B.
False
C. Section 410.36(B) in the NEC® requires that when a
both I & II suspended ceiling grid is used to support lay-in type
luminaires, ___.I. the grid be securely fastened
together and secured to the building structureII. the
lay-in luminaires be securely fastened to the grid
members using bolts, screws, rivets, or listed clips
A.
I only
B.
II only

C.
both I & II
D.
neither I nor II
C. An outlet box is installed for a fixture whip from a
1 foot recessed luminaire that does not have an integral
outlet box. This "J-box" must be located at least ___
from the luminaire.
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5 feet
B.
6 feet
C.
1 foot
D.
3 feet
D. When supplied by a transformer that has a 1400-volt
600.32(I) output, neon tube lighting in residences is prohibited
by NEC® Section ___.
A.
110.54(B)
B.
600.5(B)(2)
C.
600.21(B)
D.
600.32(I)
A. According to the NEC®, recessed luminaires
1/2 inch (fixtures) that are not identified for contact with
insulation shall have all recessed parts at least ___
from combustible materials.

A.
1/2 inch
B.
2 inches
C.
3 inches
D.
31/2 inches
C. Section 410.36(B) in the NEC® requires that when a
both I & II suspended ceiling grid is used to support lay-in type
luminaires, ___.I. the grid be securely fastened
together and secured to the building structureII. the
lay-in luminaires be securely fastened to the grid
members using bolts, screws, rivets, or listed clips
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
both I & II
D.
neither I nor II
D. Which of the wiring methods listed below is permitted
any of these to be used for "fixture whips?"
A.
Type AC cable
B.
Type MC cable
C.
flexible metal conduit (FMC)

D.
any of these
E.
none of these
D. Old ballasts manufactured through ___ and those
1979, "No PCBs" without a ___ label should be assumed to contain
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
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1975, "PCBs"
B.
1979, "PCBs"
C.
1975, "No PCBs"
D.
1979, "No PCBs"
E.
None of the above
D. Ballasts should be disposed of ___.I. in the trashII. at
II or III only a hazardous waste incineratorIII. at a chemical waste
landfill
A.
I or II or III
B.
II only
C.
I only
D.
II or III only
E.
I or II only
D. When removing lamps from a fluorescent fixture, be
do not break lamps and place in certain you ___.
carton box A.
break the lamps and discard in the trash
B.
break the lamps and clean up any residue
C.
do not break lamps and tape together

D.
do not break lamps and place in carton box
E.
pack broken and unbroken lamps together and
discard in the trash
E. Used fluorescent lamps should ___.
all of the above A.
be packaged in the same type of carton they came in
B.
not be taped together
C.
be in cartons with end secured with shipping tape
D.
be stored secure, dry, under cover and in the cartons
marked "Used Lamps"
E.
all of the above
B. Bulbs manufactured after November 30, 2003 contain
False no mercury.
A.
True
B.
False
A. Although not limited by the NEC®, if a 15-amp
15 residential circuit is to be loaded only up to its rating,
how many outlets can be put on the 120-volt circuit if
the outlets are rated at 120 VA per outlet?
A.
15
B.
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C.
20
D.
8
E.
9
E. For a 20-ampere 120-volt branch circuit, the
2,400 maximum loading permitted is ___ VA.
A.
1,920
B.
1,440
C.
2,250
D.
1,800
E.
2,400
D. Residential wiring plans generally show lighting and
all of these receptacle outlet locations but not circuits. The
electrician should design the installation with which of
the following in mind: ___.
A.
economy - minimizing the number and length of
circuits
B.
convenience for the homeowner or other user
C.
National Electrical Code requirements
D.
all of these
C. The power used by a 120-volt, 10-ampere load is
1.2 kW ___.
A.
1200 kVA
B.
12 volt-amps
C.
1.2 kW
D.
none of these
A. How many single receptacles can be installed in a
2 two-gang box that is made using two single-gang
boxes that are ganged together?

A.
2
B.
4
C.
6
D.
8
C. For residential circuits, a good rule to follow is to
80 never load a branch circuit to more than ___ percent
of the rating.
A.
50
B.
75

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80
D.
100
C. When it is ___, a raised plaster cover (often called a
marked with its cubic-inch plaster ring or mud ring) is permitted to increase the
volume maximum number of conductors permitted in an
outlet box.
A.
listed as a box extension
B.
by the same manufacturer as the box

C.
marked with its cubic-inch volume
D.
metallic and capable of being grounded
D. A surface-mounted incandescent luminaire (light
12 fixture) mounted in a clothes closet must maintain a
clearance of at least ___ inches to the storage area.
A.
6
B.
18
C.
24

D.
12
E.
0
C. A pendant luminaire mounted in a clothes closet ___.
is not permitted A.
must maintain a vertical clearance of at least 12
inches to the storage area
B.
is permitted if installed at least 12 inches from the
nearest storage shelf

C.
is not permitted
D.
both a and b
A. . The required minimum clearances for surface-
greater than mounted incandescent or LED luminaires installed in
clothes closets are ___ those for fluorescent
luminaires.
A.
greater than
B.
the same as
C.
less than
A. Convenience receptacles that are installed in
arc-fault circuit interrupter bedrooms in a house are required to be protected by
a(n) ___.

A.
arc-fault circuit interrupter
B.
ground-fault circuit interrupter
C.
surge suppressor

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B. The Code section that specifies special requirements
210.12(A) for bedroom branch circuits in a house is ___. Select
N/A (not applicable) if there is not a Code reference
for this.
A.
210.52(A)
B.
210.12(A)
C.
210.52(D)
D.
N/A
D. Where are electrical receptacle outlets not permitted
Above certain electric to be located?
baseboard heaters A.
Below lighting fixtures
B.
On outside decks and porches
C.
Above 8" from the finished floor

D.
Above certain electric baseboard heaters
C. Although not limited to 80% by the NEC®, if 20-amp
2 residential circuits are to be loaded only up to their
ratings, how many 20-ampere, 120-volt circuits will be
required? The homeowner wants fifteen 150 watt light
fixtures and twenty 75 watt fixtures.
A.
4
B.
3

C.
2
D.
1
B. Section 210.11(B) in the NEC® requires that loads be
the two "hot" evenly proportioned (or balanced) among the
different circuits in a panelboard. This means that
when everything connected to all circuits is ON then
the current in ___ feeder conductors are equal, or as
close as possible.
A.
either "hot" and the neutral

B.
the two "hot"
C.
the ground and the neutral
A. When a switch is to be installed in a 411/16" square
plaster ring (2100 or 411) box, a(n) ___ must be installed on the
box.

A.
plaster ring
B.
extension ring
C.
two-gang switch cover (plate)
D.
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A. Sometimes volt-amps (VA) can be larger than watts
True (W)
A.
True
B.
False
D. The NEC® specifies that the maximum number of
unspecified receptacles that can be connected to a 15-amp, 120-
volt branch circuit in a dwelling is ___.
A.
20
B.
13
C.
10
D.
unspecified
E. Which of the following boxes could be used for three
any of these each 10 AWG and six each 12 AWG conductors?
A.
2-Gang 21/2" deep masonry box
B.
11/2" deep 4"-SQ box
C.
11/4" deep 411/16"-SQ box
D.
31/2" deep masonry box

E.
any of these
B. Section ___ of the NEC® permits conductors to be
314.16(C)(2) spliced within an LB (conduit body) provided the
volume stamped on the LB is sufficient to contain the
conductors.
A.
314.16(A)
B.
314.16(C)(2)
C.
314.17(B)
D.
314.16(A)(2)
E.
314.16(B)
D. Refer to the legend and partial circuit plan shown
none of these below.
If all the cables entering the lighting fixture box were
10-2 MC cable (this cable always contains an
insulated ground), what is the shallowest 4" octagonal
metal box that could be used?
The MC cables will be connected to the box using
external connectors. There are NO cable clamps
within this box. The fixture canopy can easily hold the
16 AWG fixture wires so these do NOT need to be
counted.
A.
11/4
B.
11/2
C.
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D.
none of these
A. Refer to partial circuit plan shown in Figure 115.103.
1 1/4 You are required to size the box that will contain a
split-wired receptacle. If the cables entering this box
were all #12 MC cables, what is the smallest 4"
square (1900) metal box that could be used here?
The box will have a 11/4"-rise plaster ring installed
that adds a volume of 7.6 in3 to the total volume. The
MC cables will be connected to the box using
external connectors. There are NO cable clamps
within this box. Hint: don't forget to count the wires for
the device and the ground(s) that are in the MC
cable.
A.
1 1/4
B.
1 1/2
C.
2 1/8
D.
none of these
E. Figure 115.104 Refer to Figure 115.104. You will
3 1/2 install a second receptacle in this 2-gang box. A flat
(0.0 in3 volume) p-ring is used. Each of the Type NM
cables contains a ground. The "pigtails" to both of the
receptacles are #12 wires. When two metal switch
boxes are ganged together what is the minimum
depth of each box that could be used here? As you
can see the cable connectors are external (outside
the box).
A.
1 7/8
B.
2 1/8
C.
2 1/2
D.
1 1/2
E.
3 1/2
C. Figure 115.105 A shallow box is shown at I and a
either I or II deep box is shown at II in Figure 115.105. One of
these 3-gang masonry boxes will have several EMT
conduits connected to it. The box will contain three 3-
way switches. Nine 14 AWG "travelers" are pulled
into the box along with four 12 AWG circuit
conductors. Additionally, a 12 AWG grounding
conductor is installed. All conductors are copper
THHN/THWN. The box shown at ___ will have
sufficient volume for this installation.
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
either I or II
D.
neither I nor II
D. Occasionally, a split-wired receptacle is referred to as
half-switched ___.
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half-wired
B.
half-installed
C.
half-hot

D.
half-switched
C. The circuit shown below is operating. If the filament in
Lamp 2 will not operate at all Lamp 1 breaks, ___.
A.
Lamp 2 will continue to operate at the same intensity
(or brightness)
B.
Lamp 2 will continue to operate but will be dimmer
than it was before

C.
Lamp 2 will not operate at all
As more loads are added to a series circuit, the
resistance of the circuit ___.
A.
increases
B.
decreases
C.
stays the same
A. Figure 115.311The duct heater contains two
240 identically rated heating elements that are connected
as shown.
See Figure 115.311. If the leads of a voltmeter were
placed on the two circuit breaker terminals, the meter
should indicate ___ volts.
A.
240
B.
120
C.
208
D.
0
E.
104
D. Figure 115.312 The duct heater contains two
8 identically-rated heating elements that are connected
as shown.See Figure 115.312. If the upper element
has 8 amps of current flowing through it then ___
amps of current should be flowing through the lower
element.
A.
4
B.
16
C.
2
D.
8
E.
13
E. Figure 115.315 Two identical (same voltage and
104 power ratings) heating elements are connected to a
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pictorial circuit shown in Figure 115.315. If the leads
of a voltmeter were placed on L1 and L2 on the lower
element, the meter should indicate ___ volts.
A.
240
B.
120
C.
0
D.
208
E.
104
A. Figure 115.316 See Figure 115.316. A schematic
series drawing of this circuit is shown below. This is a ___
circuit.
A.
series
B.
parallel
D. Refer to the pictorial drawing shown in Figure
236 115.321. The heating elements are equally rated
(same power and voltage). If the leads of a voltmeter
were placed between T1 and T2, the meter should
indicate ___ volts.
A.
0
B.
480
C.
240
D.
236
E.
472
B. Figure 115.333 Each heating element has the same
120 power and voltage ratings as the other three.Refer to
the pictorial circuit shown in Figure 115.333. If the
leads of a voltmeter are placed on T1 and T2, the
meter should indicate ___ volts.
A.
0
B.
120
C.
240
D.
360
E.
480
B. Refer to the pictorial circuit shown in Figure 115.335.
120 If the leads of a voltmeter were placed on T3 and T4,
the meter should indicate ___ volts.
A.
240

B.
120
C.
0
D.
208

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E.
104
C. Figure 115.341 Refer to Figure 115.341. With the
0 water heater energized, if the leads of a voltmeter
were placed on terminals T2 and T3, the meter
should indicate a reading of ___ volts.
A.
104
B.
480
C.
0
D.
120
E.
240
B. Refer to Figure 115.343. What is the voltage dropped
120 across each element when the duct heater is
connected to a 480-volt circuit?
A.
480
B.
120
C.
125
D.
250
E.
60
B. Refer to Figure 115.346. When the sterilization unit is
120 connected to a 480-volt circuit, the voltage dropped
across each element is ___.
A.
480
B.
120
C.
125
D.
250
E.
60
D. A piece of equipment has a fixed resistance of 9.6
4507 ohms. How much power will the equipment deliver
when connected to a 208-volt circuit?
A.
1997
B.
469
C.
138
D.
4507
E.
9216
D. The 4" square (1900 or Raco 232) box shown in
35.6 Figure 107.433 is 21/8" deep. A 3/4" rise plaster ring
(also shown) is installed on the box and will add a
volume of 5.3 in3. This volume is found stamped into
the plaster ring. Using the box volume per the NEC®,
the total volume of the assembly with the p-ring
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A.
28.7
B.
25.0
C.
39.3

D.
35.6
A. Branch-circuit conductors at outlet boxes are required
6 to have at least ___ inches of free conductor for
making splices and connections. The length of
conductor is measured from the point in the box
where it emerges from its raceway.
A.
6
B.
12
C.
8
D.
4
B. Figure 107.458
47.25 A 3-gang masonry box is shown in Figure 107.458. It
will have several PVC conduits connected to it. An
equipment grounding conductor will be pulled into
each PVC. The box will contain three 4-way switches.
Twelve "travelers" are pulled into the box along with
two other circuit conductors. All conductors are 12
AWG copper THHN/THWN. The box must have a
minimum volume of ___ in3.
A.
38.25
B.
47.25
C.
40.5
D.
36
E.
45
E. One metal switch box has a volume of 10.5 cubic
none of these inches. If four of these boxes are ganged together to
make one 4-gang box, the total volume of the box
assembly is ___ in3.
A.
40.5
B.
12.96
C.
25.92
D.
51.84
E.
none of these
E. Section ___ of the NEC® states that for each yoke or
314.16(B)(4) strap, containing one or more devices or equipment,
a double volume allowance shall be made.
A.
314.16(A)
B.
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C.
370.17
D.
370.22

E.
314.16(B)(4)
B. Calculating and providing the proper volume of a box
314.24 is not always enough. Section ___ of the NEC®
states outlet and device boxes shall be deep enough
so that conductors will not be damaged when
installing wiring devices or equipment.
A.
314.22

B.
314.24
C.
410.22
D.
314.25
D. NEC® Section ___ permits metal raceways and
314.3 Exceptions metal jacketed cables to be used with nonmetallic
boxes provided all metal raceways or cables entering
the box are bonded together.
A.
314.4
B.
314.17
C.
314.27

D.
314.3 Exceptions
C. How should outlet boxes be mounted in a plywood
Flush with the wall surface backboard mounted on a sheetrock wall in an
equipment room?
A.
Set back not more than 1/4 inch
B.
Set back not more than 3/8 inch
C.
Flush with the wall surface
D.
None of these
C. When it is ___, a raised plaster cover (often called a
marked with its cubic-inch plaster ring or mud ring) is permitted to increase the
volume maximum number of conductors permitted in an
outlet box.
A.
listed as a box extension
B.
by the same manufacturer as the box

C.
marked with its cubic-inch volume
D.
metallic and capable of being grounded
B. Figure 129.110
25 The minimum cubic inch capacity of the j-box (shown
in Figure 129.110) you could use where circuits A17-
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circuits are tapped and continue to feed other
equipment or outlets. The wiring method is 10 AWG
MC cable with a 10 AWG grounding conductor. All
cable connectors are of the type that have locknuts to
secure the connector to the box. The Equipment
Grounding Conductor is NOT shown on the drawing.
A.
30
B.
25
C.
22.5
D.
20
E.
none of these
A. Aerial lifts can be modified for the current job if ___.
you have written permission A.
from the manufacturer you have written permission from the manufacturer
B.
it looks safe
C.
either a or b
D.
neither a nor b
E. If the aerial lift is short of the desired work height, it is
none of these permissible to ___ as long as you are tied off.
A.
use a 4' step ladder
B.
stand on the middle safety rail
C.
use a step as long as it is 6" or less
D.
all of these
E.
none of these
A. When working in an aerial lift, you are required to tie
manufacturer-provided anchor off. It is permitted to tie off to ___.
points on the lift A.
manufacturer-provided anchor points on the lift
B.
an adjacent pole or structure
C.
either a or b
D.
neither a nor b
D. When operating an aerial lift on an incline, ___.
all of these A.
the brakes shall be set
B.
outriggers shall be used if provided
C.
wheel chocks shall be used

D.
all of these
B. When operating an aerial lift, the operator ___.
must be trained on the particular A.
lift he is using must be trained on aerial lifts
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C.
requires no special training but must have his
supervisor's permission
D.
is permitted to learn "on the job"
C. Refer to Figure 116.109. The three-way switch to the
the four split-wired receptacles left of the sliding doors controls ___.
A.
the exterior light fixture
B.
the exterior WP GFCI receptacle

C.
the four split-wired receptacles
D.
the ceiling fan
A. A standard incandescent dimmer can be used to
incandescent lighting control which of the following loads?
A.
incandescent lighting
B.
a low-voltage lighting transformer
C.
either a or b
D.
neither a nor b
A. Can a standard incandescent dimmer be used on a
No lighting transformer that converts the 120-volt circuit
voltage to 12 volts for a low-voltage lighting system?

A.
No
B.
Yes
D. Ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan speed can be
any of these controlled by ___.
A.
pull chain on the fan
B.
speed control mounted in a wall box
C.
remote-control similar to TV/VCR type

D.
any of these
A. Negative battery terminals are generally have a ___
black color marking.
A.
black
B.
red
C. A storage battery is comprised of one or more
either a or b rechargeable cells of the ___ or other rechargeable
electrochemical types.
A.
lead-acid
B.
nickel-cadmium
C.
either a or b
D.
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B. You have a load that operates at 6 volts but requires
parallel more current to operate than a single battery could
deliver. To supply enough current to operate the load,
you should connect multiple 6-volt batteries in ___.
A.
series

B.
parallel
C.
series/parallel (combination)
B. What is the current in a circuit if the voltage applied to
11.02 A a load is 492 volts? The connected load contains two
series-connected resistive heating elements that are
EACH rated for 2.8 KW at 250 volts.
A.
22.32 amps
B.
11.02 A
C.
22.04 amps
D.
11.2 amps
E.
11.38 A
D. Figure 116.109
210.8(A)(3) Refer to Figure 116.109. The plans require that the
outside receptacle for this dwelling be GFCI
protected. The Code reference(s) for this requirement
is ___. Select N/A (not applicable) if there is not a
Code reference for this.
A.
210.8(B)(4)
B.
210.8(A)(8)
C.
210.8(B)(1)
D.
210.8(A)(3)
E.
N/A
C. When determining the spacing between wall
210.52(A)(2)(2) receptacles, the Code section that specifies whether
or not the sliding panels in glass doors in a dwelling
are counted in the maximum spacing is ___. Select
N/A (not applicable) if there is not a Code reference
for this.
A.
210.52(C)(1)
B.
210.52(A)(2)(1)
C.
210.52(A)(2)(2)
D.
210.52(C)(4)
E.
N/A
C. Along a wall line (not separated by doors), the
12 maximum spacing between receptacles in the dining
room in a house is ___ feet.
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B.
10
C.
12
D.
20
E.
not specified
B. Along a wall line (not separated by doors), the
not specified in the NEC® maximum spacing between receptacles in the dining
room in a cafeteria is ___.
A.
12 feet
B.
not specified in the NEC®
C.
6 feet
A. Receptacles that are installed on the exterior of a
True child-care facility are required by the NEC® to be
GFCI protected.

A.
True
B.
False
D. In accordance with 404.2(C)(2), a three-wire cable is
both a and b installed between a 2-gang switch box and a ceiling
outlet box. A fan with a light kit will be installed in the
ceiling box. Two 1-pole switches will be installed in
the box with one for the fan and one for the light. The
white conductor used to feed the "hot" to the switches
has to be re-identified with black tape (or equivalent)
___.
A.
inside the switch box
B.
inside the ceiling box
C.
throughout the entire length of the conductor

D.
both a and b
E.
none of these
D. A standard incandescent dimmer can be used to
I only control which of the following loads?I. incandescent
lightingII. a low-voltage lighting transformerIII. an
exhaust fan
A.
I, II & III
B.
II & III only
C.
I & II only
D.
I only
E.
III only
F.
II only
B. Ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans are required to be
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heavy duty
A.
II only
B.
I & II only
C.
III only
D.
I, II & III
C. Ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans must be specially
safe grounding supported for all of the following reasons, except for
___.
A.
weight
B.
torque (twisting motion, particularly when first
starting)

C.
safe grounding
D.
vibration
D. The NEC® requires that receptacles be installed so
(neither) no NEC® requirement that the grounding slot is located on the ___.
A.
bottom or right side
B.
top or left side
C.
either a or b
D.
(neither) no NEC® requirement
B. The timer for the EWR bedroom hall fan can be set
12 hours for a maximum of ___.
A.
1 hour

B.
12 hours
C.
15 minutes
D.
24 hours
D. Two 12 AWG circuit conductors and a 10 AWG
11.5 equipment grounding conductor that enter through
circuit conductors + EGC = (4 x one conduit and exit another conduit can be spliced
2.25) +2,5 = 11.5 cu in. NEC with wire nuts inside an "LB" if the "LB" is marked
314.16 with a cubic inch capacity of at least ___ cubic
inches.
A.
9
B.
14
C.
7
D.
11.5
circuit conductors + EGC = (4 x 2.25) +2,5 = 11.5 cu
in. NEC 314.16
E.
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A. Although a box has been selected to meet the
Section 314.24 minimum volume requirements of the NEC®, the box
two 12-2 cables + one device + may be too small to accommodate the device
one EGC = 4 circuit conductors installation without damage to the wiring. ___ in the
+ 2 device conductors + 1 NEC® addresses this potential problem.
grounding conductor = 7 # 12s = A.
3 x 2 x 3-1/2 box Section 314.24
two 12-2 cables + one device + one EGC = 4 circuit
conductors + 2 device conductors + 1 grounding
conductor = 7 # 12s = 3 x 2 x 3-1/2 box
B.
Nothing
C.
Section 314.19
D.
Section 406.2
B. A kitchen countertop receptacle box is to be installed.
3 1/2 A 12-2 MC "home run" enters the box and exits to
feed the next receptacle in the circuit. Where external
connectors are used, what is the shallowest switch
(device) box that can be used? Don't forget that MC
contains a ground.
A.
2 1/4

B.
3 1/2
C.
2
D.
2 3/4
E.
2 1/2
C. Figure 116.201 Refer to the legend and partial wiring
2.0 plan in Figure 116.201. The wiring method used is 10
AWG wire installed in EMT. A separate equipment
grounding conductor is not required for this
installation. A 411/16 ? 11/4 inch square metal box
with a 2-gang plaster ring is to be installed as the box
assembly. The minimum cubic inch capacity of the
plaster ring that will be installed on the box is ___
inch.
A.
10.5
B.
6.0
C.
2.0
D.
13.5
E.
flat (or 0.0)
B. The switch box shown in Figure 116.203 will contain
3 1/2 a duplex receptacle. One "hot," one neutral, and one
EGC enter the box through each of the conduits.
These are spliced in the box with wire nuts and
"pigtails" are connected to the receptacle. All wires
are 12 AWG copper THHN/THWN. The shallowest
switch box permitted for this installation is ___ inches
deep.
A.
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B.
3 1/2
C.
2
D.
2 1/2
E.
2 3/4
B. Refer to the partial circuit plan shown in Figure
No 115.103. You are required to size the box that will
contain a split-wired receptacle. If the cables entering
this box were all #12 MC cables, could a 31/2" deep
masonry box be used here? The MC cables will be
connected to the box using external connectors.
There are NO cable clamps within this box. Hint: don't
forget to count the wires for the device and the
ground(s) that are in the MC cable.
A.
Yes

B.
No
C. Refer to the legend and partial circuit plan shown
2 1/8 here.
If all the cables entering the luminaire box were 12-2
MC (this cable always contains an insulated ground),
what is the shallowest 4" octagonal metal box that
could be used?
The MC cables will be connected to the box using
external connectors. There are NO cable clamps
within this box. The fixture canopy can easily hold the
16 AWG fixture wires so these do NOT need to be
counted.
A.
1 1/4
B.
1 1/2
C.
2 1/8
D.
none of these
E. Figure 115.104 Refer to Figure 115.104. Each of the
3 1/2 Type NM cables contains a ground. What is the
minimum depth 2-gang masonry (brick) box that
could be used here? You will install a second
receptacle in this box. The second receptacle is NOT
shown. The "pigtails" to both of the receptacles are
#12 wires. As you can see, the cable connectors are
external (outside the box).
A.
1 7/8
B.
2 1/8
C.
2 1/2
D.
1 1/2
E.
3 1/2
B. The voltage is applied to the flashlight lamp when the
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shown at the right, is ___ volts.
A.
0

B.
4.5
C.
3
D.
1.5
E.
none of these
A. Which connection diagram in Figure 116.303 is
I only correct where the batteries are rated at 6 volts?

A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
either I or II
D.
neither I nor II
C. Each battery can deliver 7 amps per hour. Two 12-
14 volt batteries that are connected in parallel can
deliver ___ amps per hour.
A.
3.5
B.
7

C.
14
B. The following is a verbatim NEC®
explosive statement:Provisions appropriate to the battery
technology shall be made for sufficient diffusion and
ventilation of gases from the battery, if present, to
prevent the accumulation of an explosive mixture.
A.
corrosive

B.
explosive
C.
volatile
D.
ignitable
E.
flammable
C. The following is a verbatim NEC® statement:Spaces
110.27 about battery systems shall comply with NEC® ___.
Working space shall be measured from the edge of
the battery cabinet, racks, or trays.
A.
480.8
B.
110.13(B)
C.
110.27
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D. Refer to Figure 116.310 - Diagram I. ___ volts is
12 being supplied to the bilge pump.
A.
6
B.
0
C.
24

D.
12
D. Figure 116.310The alternator (charger) on each of
24 the boat's twin outboard motors delivers 12 volts to
each of the 12-volt batteries. The boat is equipped
with a downrigger, a bilge pump, and a trolling motor.
Refer to Figure 116.310. ___ volts is being supplied
to the trolling motor in Diagram I.
A.
12
B.
6
C.
0
D.
24
B. A 24-volt load would require that two 12-volt batteries
series be connected in ___ to deliver the correct voltage.
A.
parallel

B.
series
D. Figure 116.316
IV Each of the loads should operate at 24 volts. Each of
the batteries delivers 12 volts. Without damaging the
batteries or the loads, which of the connection
diagrams shown in Figure 116.316 will supply the
correct voltage to the loads?
A.
I
B.
II
C.
III
D.
IV
E.
none of these
D. Type D, C, AA, and AAA batteries are ___-volt
1.5 batteries.
A.
12
B.
24
C.
3
D.
1.5
E.
6
D. A flashlight uses 4 "D" cell batteries that are inserted
6 end to end in the tubular portion of the flashlight. The

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lamp for this flashlight must be rated for ___ volts.
A.
1.5
B.
3
C.
4.5

D.
6
E.
9
A. When batteries are connected in parallel, the ___
I only supplied to the connected load increases.I. current II.
voltage

A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
both I & II
D.
neither I nor II
B. A fork lift has a 36-volt motor that develops 5.2
2 horsepower and draws 105 amps. The battery bank
consists of six batteries with each rated for 6 volts
and 215 A-hrs. The fork lift should be able to run
about ___ hours at full horsepower before charging
the bank.
A.
74
B.
2
C.
17 1/2
D.
180
E.
5
B. The meter shown in Figure 116.331 should read ___
0 volts with the switch OFF.
A.
6

B.
0
C.
24
D.
12
E.
36
D. With the switch ON, the meter shown below should
6 read ___ volts. Each solar cell = 1.5 volts.
A.
16
B.
0
C.
12

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D.
6
E.
24
B. The resistance of the lamp shown below is ___ ohms.
600 A.
.6
B.
600
C.
300
D.
.3
E.
none of these
B. The lamp is rated to deliver 20 watts when operated
4.44 at this applied voltage. The current that will be
indicated on the meter is ___ amps.
A.
2.22
B.
4.44
C.
.5555
D.
1.11
E.
none of these
B. Figure 116.413 Refer to Figure 116.413. The "hot"
14.11 resistance of Load 2 is ___ ohms.
A.
8.15
B.
14.11
C.
7.37
D.
9.01
E.
28.22
B. Figure 116.413 Refer to Figure 116.413. The voltage
104 applied to Load 1 is ___ volts.
A.
115
B.
104
C.
240
D.
208
E.
230
C. Figure 116.416The actual output voltage of the power
0 supply is 492 volts.Hint: This is your applied voltage
(Ea or ET).
Refer to Figure 116.416. The voltage across Switch
#1 when closed (Rswitch= .0000001 ohms) is ___
volts.
A.
480
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C.
0
D.
500
E.
472
B. Figure 116.416The actual output voltage of the power
.505 supply is 492 volts.Hint: This is your applied voltage
(Ea or ET).
Refer to Figure 116.416. The current flowing through
Lamp 2 is ___ amps.
A.
.462
B.
.505
C.
1.85
D.
.542
E.
.528
C. Figure 116.418The actual output voltage of the power
24.0977 supply is 472 volts. Hint: This is your applied voltage
(Ea or ET). Element 1 (R1) is rated at 4.8 kW @ 250
volts and Element 2 (R2) is rated to put out 5.2 kW @
240 volts.
Refer to Figure 116.418. The total "hot" resistance of
the connected load (both elements) is ___ ohms.
A.
23.04
B.
22.2784
C.
24.0977
D.
19.7152
E.
22.0339
D. Figure 116.418The actual output voltage of the power
9245 supply is 472 volts. Hint: This is your applied voltage
(Ea or ET). Element 1 (R1) is rated at 4.8 kW @ 250
volts and Element 2 (R2) is rated to put out 5.2 kW @
240 volts.
Refer to Figure 116.418. The total power delivered to
the loads (both elements) is ___ watts.
A.
9731
B.
9920
C.
10,000
D.
9245
E.
9833
A. Figure115.342Your calculations will not include any
1.3951 power requirements for the blower motor in the FBU.
The nameplate on the FBU indicates that it will
deliver a total of 11.2 kW of heat when the supply
circuit is 250 volts.
Refer to the illustration of the FBU and the
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resistance of Element 2 (R2) is ___ ohms.
A.
1.3951
B.
1.2857
C.
5.1429
D.
5.5804
E.
4.7246
B. Figure115.342Your calculations will not include any
43.0 power requirements for the blower motor in the FBU.
The nameplate on the FBU indicates that it will
deliver a total of 11.2 kW of heat when the supply
circuit is 250 volts.
Refer to the illustration of the FBU and the
information shown with Figure 115.342. The current
flowing between T3 and T4 is ___ amps.
A.
31.1
B.
43.0
C.
44.8
D.
26.4
E.
11.2
E. Figure115.342Your calculations will not include any
2.580 power requirements for the blower motor in the FBU.
The nameplate on the FBU indicates that it will
deliver a total of 11.2 kW of heat when the supply
circuit is 250 volts.
Refer to the illustration of the FBU and the
information shown with Figure 115.342. When
operated atexactly240volts the actual power used by
Element 4 (P4) is ___ kW.
A.
10.332
B.
2.800
C.
14.064
D.
11.200
E.
2.580
E. Figure 115.346See Figure 115.346. The sterilizer will
14.2 draw ___ amps of circuit current.
A.
8.45
B.
16.7
C.
15.4
D.
33.8
E.
14.2
B. Figure 115.316 See Figure 115.316. The total power
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volt circuit is ___ watts.
A.
5769
B.
3200
C.
2812
D.
3906
E.
5000
D. Figure 115.317The duct heater contains two heating
12.31 elements that are connected as shown. Each of the
two elements is rated to deliver 1850 watts when
operated at 125 volts.
See Figure 115.317. Thetotalcurrent drawn by the
duct heater when connected to the208-volt circuit is
___ amps.
A.
13.52
B.
15.42
C.
8.89
D.
12.31
E.
16.89
B. What is the current in a circuit if the voltage applied to
11.02 A a load is 492 volts? The connected load contains two
series-connected resistive heating elements that are
EACH rated for 2.8 KW at 250 volts.
A.
22.32 amps

B.
11.02 A
C.
22.04 amps
D.
11.2 amps
E.
11.38 A
E. Figure 116.411 This pictorial layout drawing and the
.925 schematic (above) is for a 208-volt branch circuit that
supplies a resistive load. The load is a heater and is
rated for 10 amps at 208 volts. The distance from the
breaker panel to the load is 290 feet and, of course, it
is 290 feet back from the load to the panel.Refer to
Figure 116.411. Use Table 8 in Chapter 9 of the
NEC® to find the one-way resistance of the #14 solid
coated copper wire that is used for the circuit
conductors. The resistance of the wire from the panel
to the heater (Rwire-out) is ___ ohms.
A.
9.183
B.
8.495
C.
22.65
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E.
.925
A. Figure 116.411 This pictorial layout drawing and the
9.183 schematic (above) is for a 208-volt branch circuit that
supplies a resistive load. The load is a heater and is
rated for 10 amps at 208 volts. The distance from the
breaker panel to the load is 290 feet and, of course, it
is 290 feet back from the load to the panel.Refer to
Figure 116.411. Use Table 8 in Chapter 9 of the
NEC® to find the resistance of the #14 solid coated
copper wire that is used for the circuit conductors.
Using the total resistance of the circuit (wire + load +
wire), the current that will flow through the circuit
conductors and the load is ___ amps.
A.
9.183
B.
8.495
C.
22.65
D.
20.8
E.
.925
A. Figure 110.14 Refer to Figure 110.14. Using Ohm's
196 law (Table 8, Chapter 9), the voltage applied to the
load is ___. The circuit conductors are #6 uncoated
THHN/THWN stranded copper. The circuit current is
14.4 amps. The load is located 898 feet away from
the breaker panel where the voltage is 209 volts line-
to-line.
A.
196
B.
208
C.
203
D.
222
E.
185
C. Figure 110.15 Refer to Figure 110.15. A copper circuit
192 conductor has a resistance of .778 ohms/1000 feet.
This circuit feeds a load that is drawing 42 amps. The
wire length is 250 feet out to the load plus 250 feet
back to the panel. Use Ohm's Law [E = I ? R] to find
the volts dropped in the circuit conductors and then
find how much voltage will be applied to the load. The
voltage applied to the load is ___.
A.
16
B.
208
C.
192
D.
200
E.
206
C. Car batteries produce ___ gas.
hydrogen A.

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methane
B.
propane

C.
hydrogen
D.
none of these
B. Serviceable battery fluid levels should be maintained
distilled water by filling with ___.
A.
a baking soda and water mix

B.
distilled water
C.
hydrogen peroxide
D.
any of these
B. When filling a wet-type battery, such as a vehicle
distilled water battery, you should fill it with ___.
A.
bottled drinking water

B.
distilled water
C.
electrolyte acid
D.
any of these
D. Many battery problems are caused by ___ terminal
all of these connections.
A.
dirty
B.
loose
C.
corroded
D.
all of these
C. When giving someone's vehicle a "jump start" using
a grounded surface in the jumper cables, the last connection made is to ___.
vehicle with the "dead" battery A.
the negative post on the "dead" battery
B.
the negative post on your battery
C.
a grounded surface in the vehicle with the "dead"
battery
D.
any of these
C. When connecting batteries as a bank, each battery
both a & b should have the same ___ rating.
A.
voltage
B.
Amp-Hr

C.
both a & b
B. The positive terminal on a battery is generally color-
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A.
black

B.
red
A. The negative terminal on a battery is generally
the vehicle frame connected to ___.
A.
the vehicle frame
B.
a fuse block and the vehicle's starter
B. The positive terminal on a battery is generally
a fuse block and the vehicle's connected to ___.
starter A.
the vehicle frame

B.
a fuse block and the vehicle's starter
B. Refer to Figure 117.108. The five switches shown
False adjacent to the bathroom door are to be installed in a
5-gang box.
A.
True
B.
False
C. IDCI is an abbreviation for ___.
Immersion Detection Circuit A.
Interrupter Immediate Disconnection of Circuit Current (I)
B.
Indicator of Device Cord Immersion

C.
Immersion Detection Circuit Interrupter
D.
none of these
D. Some portable appliances use double insulation in
two-wire place of grounding to provide shock protection to
users. Double-insulated appliances normally have
___ power cords and attachment plug caps.
A.
three-wire
B.
16 AWG or larger
C.
Type SJT

D.
two-wire
A. Figure 117.201Circuit LA-6 originates in a 120/240-
parallel volt, 1Ø panelboard. All luminaires are rated for 120
volts. Each fluorescent luminaire contains 34-watt
lamps. For circuit calculations use only the lamp load
and disregard the current used by the ballasts. The 1'
? 4' luminaires are controlled by the SP switch. Type
MC cable is installed as shown above.
Refer to Figure 117.201. The luminaires are
connected to the circuit in ___.
A.
parallel
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D. GFCI protection can be provided for receptacles
any of these. serving kitchen countertop areas in a dwelling by
installing ___.
A.
a dual-function AFCI/GFCI circuit-breaker on each
20-ampere small appliance branch circuit.
B.
an AFCI circuit breaker with GFCI receptacles at
each location.
C.
an AFCI circuit breaker with a GFCI receptacle at the
first outlet on the circuit which can then protect
downstream receptacles on the circuit.
D.
any of these.
A. A bathroom is defined as "an area including a basin,
bidet with one or more of the following: ___."
A.
bidet
B.
cadet
C.
luminaire
D.
any of these
C. Which NEC® Section requires receptacles in each
210.8 bathroom to be GFCI protected?
A.
210.9
B.
210.52

C.
210.8
D.
215.9
A. Section ___ in the NEC® requires that receptacles in
210.8(A)(1) dwelling bathrooms be GFCI protected. Select N/A
(not applicable) if there is not a Code reference for
this.
A.
210.8(A)(1)
B.
210.8(A)(7)
C.
210.8(B)(3)
D.
210.8(B)(1)
E.
N/A
D. Section ___ in the NEC® requires that receptacles in
210.8(B)(1) office building bathrooms be GFCI protected. Select
N/A (not applicable) if there is not a Code reference
for this.
A.
210.8(A)(1)
B.
210.8(A)(7)
C.
210.8(B)(3)
D.
210.8(B)(1)

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E.
N/A
E. Section ___ in the NEC® requires that a 20-amp
N/A dedicated branch circuit be installed for receptacles in
office building bathrooms. Select N/A (not applicable)
if there is not a Code reference for this.
A.
210.11(C)(3)
B.
210.8(B)(1)
C.
210.52(D)
D.
210.70(A)(1) Exc. 1
E.
N/A
C. In the public restroom of a restaurant, how many
none are required receptacles are required to be installed on an
adjacent wall within 36 inches of the lavatory (sink)?
A.
two, one on the left side + one on the right side of the
lavatory (sink)
B.
one, it can be on the left side or on the right side of
the lavatory (sink)
C.
none are required
E. The Code reference that specifies the required
N/A number of receptacles in a hallway located in non-
dwellings is ___. Select N/A (not applicable) if there is
not a Code reference for this.
A.
210.52(H)
B.
210.60(B)
C.
210.52(A)(3)
D.
210.70(A)(2)(a)

E.
N/A
A. In a bathroom, exposed non-current-carrying metal
5 parts shall be connected to an equipment grounding
conductor if they are within ___ horizontal feet of a
grounded surface or object.
A.
5
B.
8
C.
3
D.
6
B. A free-standing cabinet is to be installed in a science
No classroom at a high school. The plans show a listed
receptacle installed face-up in the cabinet countertop.
Does Section 406.5 in the NEC® prohibit this
installation?
A.
Yes

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B.
No
B. In a dwelling, how many receptacles are permitted to
quantity not limited by the NEC be installed on the wall within 3 feet of a bathtub?
A.
two are permitted if GFCI protected

B.
quantity not limited by the NEC
C.
none are permitted
D.
no more than one
D. Refer to Figure 117.107 to determine the number of
3 1/2 wires entering the box. RMC (rigid metal conduit) with
10 AWG wire is the wiring method used. An
equipment grounding conductor will not be installed.
Four 3" ? 2" metal switch boxes will be ganged
together to form a 4-gang box for the switches. The
minimum depth of EACH box is ___ inches.
A.
2 1/4
B.
2 1/2
C.
2

D.
3 1/2
E.
2 3/4
E. A 4-gang 21/2" deep masonry box has a volume of
56 ___ cubic inches.
A.
18
B.
84
C.
14
D.
21
E.
56
E. In a suspended ceiling system, lay-in luminaires shall
any of these be securely fastened to the ceiling framing member
by mechanical means such as ___.
A.
listed clips
B.
bolts
C.
rivets
D.
screws

E.
any of these
A. According to the NEC®, any location exposed to the
wet weather is considered a ___ location.

A.
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B.
damp
C.
dry
D.
non-rated
D. A luminaire (lighting fixture) installed outside on the
I only exterior wall of a building located on the campus of
Rice University must be marked as suitable for ___.I.
wet locations II. damp locations III. suitable for dry
locations
A.
I or II or III
B.
II or III only
C.
I or II only
D.
I only
E.
II only
C. Section ___ of the NEC® states that a luminaire
410.10(A), damp (fixture) installed under the roof of an open porch
must be marked "suitable for ___ locations."
A.
225.4, wet
B.
240.32, damp
C.
410.10(A), damp
D.
300.4(E), outside
B. Luminaires that are installed on the outside of an
I or II only office building under a covered entryway are
permitted to be marked as suitable for ___ locations.I.
wet II. damp III. dry
A.
II only
B.
I or II only
C.
I, II, or III
D.
III only
E.
I only
F.
II or III only
A. The NEC® permits a recessed luminaire (lighting
True fixture-with an enclosed & gasketed trim, listed for
wet locations, such as shown below) to be installed in
the ceiling within a shower stall. The shower stall has
a 7-foot ceiling.
A.
True
B.
False
D. The Code reference that permits or prohibits surface-
410.10(D) mounted luminaire installations in shower enclosures
is ___. Select N/A (not applicable) if there is not a
Code reference for this.
A.

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410.10(A)
B.
210.8(B)(1)
C.
210.52(D)

D.
410.10(D)
E.
N/A
B. An incandescent lamp luminaire is required to be
maximum lamp wattage marked with its ___.
A.
voltage and current rating
B.
maximum lamp wattage
C.
either a or b
D.
neither a nor b
B. How much current will this bathroom vanity luminaire
12 draw when connected to a 120-volt branch circuit?
Each lamp has a rating of 60 watts at 120 volts.
A.
48

B.
12
C.
2
D.
60
E.
30
B. Figure 117.202Circuit LA-4 originates in a 120/240-
1 "switch leg" + 1 "hot" + 1 volt, 1Ø panelboard. All luminaires are rated for 120
neutral volts. Each fluorescent luminaire contains 34-watt
lamps. For circuit calculations use only the lamp load
and disregard the current used by the ballasts. The 1'
? 4' luminaires are controlled by the SP switch. Type
MC cable is installed as shown above.
Refer to Figure 117.202. CableBcontains the
following conductors:
A.
1 "hot" + 1 neutral
B.
1 "switch leg" + 1 "hot" + 1 neutral
C.
2 "travelers" + 1 neutral
D.
1 "switch leg" + 1 neutral
E.
2 "travelers" + 1 "switch leg"
B. Figure 117.202Circuit LA-4 originates in a 120/240-
3.4 volt, 1Ø panelboard. All luminaires are rated for 120
volts. Each fluorescent luminaire contains 34-watt
lamps. For circuit calculations use only the lamp load
and disregard the current used by the ballasts. The 1'
? 4' luminaires are controlled by the SP switch. Type
MC cable is installed as shown above.
Refer to Figure 117.202. When all the luminaires are
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conductor in CableF.
A.
1.7
B.
3.4
C.
2.27
D.
4.25
E.
2.83
A. Does the NEC® permit an outdoor luminaire to be
Yes directly attached to a tree?
A.
Yes
B.
No
C. Figure 117.305
both I & II Wall-to-wall kitchen dimensions are9 ft by 9 ft
Refer to the plan view for a residential kitchen shown
in Figure 117.305. Receptacle(s) ___ must be GFCI
protected.I. 1 II. 6
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
both I & II
D.
neither I nor II
C. Figure 117.305
both I & II Wall-to-wall kitchen dimensions are9 ft by 9 ft
Refer to the plan view for a residential kitchen shown
in Figure 117.305. Receptacle(s) ___ must be GFCI
protected.I. 4 II. 11
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
both I & II
D.
neither I nor II
A. Section ___ in the NEC® specifies the number of 20-
210.11(C)(1) amp kitchen countertop receptacle circuits to be
installed in a kitchen in a dwelling.Note: Select N/A
(not applicable) if there is not an NEC® requirement.
A.
210.11(C)(1)
B.
210.70(A)(1)
C.
210.52(C)
D.
N/A
C. The fewest number of 20-amp kitchen countertop
2 receptacle circuits that are permitted to be installed in
a kitchen in a house is ___.
A.
0
B.
1

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C.
2
D.
3
C. Several duplex receptacles connected to a 20-
either a or b ampere, small-appliance branch circuit serving a
kitchen and a dining room ___.
A.
may be rated 15 amperes
B.
may be rated 20 amperes

C.
either a or b
D.
neither a nor b
D. Which of the following 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere
a & b only receptacles installed in kitchen and dining room areas
in a dwelling is (are) permitted to be connected to one
of the two 20-ampere small-appliance circuits?
A.
a receptacle installed to plug in a gas appliance to
serve the ignition and/or clock devices
B.
a receptacle installed to plug in a refrigerator
C.
a receptacle installed below the sink to serve a food-
waste disposer
D.
a & b only
E.
a, b & c
B. In a dwelling, which of the following are permitted to
a toaster be connected to one of the small-appliance branch
circuits?
A.
a dishwasher

B.
a toaster
C.
a garbage disposal
D.
all of these
E.
none of these
E. Which of the following 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere
none of these receptacle(s) installed in kitchens is required to be
connected to one of the two 20-ampere small-
appliance circuits serving the kitchen and dining room
areas in a dwelling?
A.
a receptacle installed to plug in a gas appliance to
serve the ignition and/or clock devices
B.
a receptacle installed to plug in a refrigerator
C.
a receptacle installed below the sink to serve a food-
waste disposer
D.
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E.
none of these
C. Figure 117.306 The plan view of a residential kitchen
2 is shown in Figure 117.306. The fewest number of
receptacles that can be installed along the wall in
countertop space C (between the sink and the range)
is ___.
A.
0
B.
1
C.
2
D.
3
E.
4
C. Refer to the plan view shown in Figure 117.307. At
none least ___ receptacle(s) must be installed along the
11" countertop space. in this residential kitchen per
the NEC®.
A.
4
B.
1

C.
none
D.
2
E.
3
D. Figure 117.308 Figure 117.308 shows the plan view
5 for a kitchen in a house. At least ___ receptacle(s)
must be installed along the 11'-6" + 4'-8" space
(between the end of the countertop and the edge of
the sink) per the NEC®.
A.
4
B.
3
C.
2
D.
5
E.
none
A. A 120-volt cord-and-plug connected appliance is
double insulated permitted to have a two-wire cord ("hot" & neutral)
and attachment plug instead of a three-wire cord
("hot," neutral & ground) when the appliance is ___.
A.
double insulated
B.
used indoors only
C.
either a or b
D.
neither a nor b
B. A free-standing cabinet is to be installed in a science
No classroom at a high school. The plans show a
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cabinet countertop. Does Section 406.5(E) in the
NEC® prohibit this installation?
A.
Yes
B.
No
A. When a receptacle is located ___, it is required to be
I, II & III GFCI protected.I. above the kitchen countertop and
within 6 feet of a sink at a McDonaldsII. in a bathroom
adjacent to a basin in a Wendy'sIII. outside on the
exterior front wall of an elementary school
A.
I, II & III
B.
II & III only
C.
I & II only
D.
I & III only
E.
II only
C. Figure 117.305
both I & II Wall-to-wall kitchen dimensions are9 ft by 9 ft
The plan view of arestaurantkitchen is shown in
Figure 117.305. Receptacle(s) ___ are required to be
GFCI protected per the NEC®.I. 9 II. 8
A.
I only
B.
II only
C.
both I & II
D.
neither I nor II
A. Adjacent to the master bedroom in a home is a
Yes dressing room containing a vanity with a sink and a
mirror. Entry to a room containing a Jacuzzi tub and a
toilet is through a door from the dressing room. Are
the dressing room and the Jacuzzi room considered
to be a bathroom by the NEC®?
A.
Yes
B.
No
D. Along a kitchen countertop in a restaurant, the
not specified maximum spacing between receptacles is ___.
A.
6 feet
B.
4 feet
C.
12 feet

D.
not specified
E.
2 feet
D. Section ___ in the NEC® requires that receptacles in
210.8(B)(1) office building bathrooms be GFCI protected. Select
N/A (not applicable) if there is not a Code reference
for this.
A.

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210.8(A)(7)
B.
210.8(A)(1)
C.
210.8(B)(3)
D.
210.8(B)(1)
E.
N/A
B. An incandescent lamp luminaire is required to be
maximum lamp wattage marked with its ___.
A.
voltage and current rating
B.
maximum lamp wattage
C.
either a or b
D.
neither a nor b
C. Good housekeeping on the jobsite ___.
both a and b A.
affects your safety
B.
affects how much work you get done

C.
both a and b
D.
neither a nor b
D. An orderly work site ___.
all of these A.
avoids duplicate material orders
B.
enables you to more easily find material and tools
C.
makes you more productive

D.
all of these
D. Good housekeeping ___.
all of these A.
is an OSHA requirement
B.
keeps you safe
C.
saves time
D.
all of these
A. Established walkways on the jobsite should be kept
True clear of debris.
A.
True
B.
False
A. When cleaning up a jobsite at the end of the day, you
put things where they belong should ___.

A.
put things where they belong
B.
throw everything away
C.

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D.
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