Review Test Submission: Introduction to NEC Mid-Term

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Todd M Sayers
Fall 2014:-0AJ-Intro to National ElectricCode
Introduction to NEC Mid-Term Exam
10/14/14 3:51 AM
10/14/14 5:35 AM
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132 out of 152 points
1 hour, 43 minutes.

Question 1
4 out of 4 points

The open-circuit voltage between the two terminals of a single-pole switch on a lighting
circuit when the switch is in the OFF position is ____.
Selected Answer: c.

120 volts

Question 2
4 out of 4 points

An arc flash can produce temperatures of ____F.

Selected Answer: d.

35,000

Question 3
4 out of 4 points

The purpose of electrical symbols on plans is ____.

Selected Answer: b.

to graphically represent electrical products and systems

Question 4
4 out of 4 points

The National Electrical Code is a minimum ____ standard.

Selected Answer: d.

safety

Question 5
4 out of 4 points

As defined in Article 100, a dwelling unit has the following feature(s): ____.
Selected Answer: a.

permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation

Question 6
4 out of 4 points

In the international system of units, the prefix kilo- means ____.

Selected Answer: b.

thousand

Question 7
4 out of 4 points

In the international system of units, the prefix milli- means ____.

Selected Answer: b.

one thousandth

Question 8
4 out of 4 points

Devices are equipment whose primary function is to carry current, not ____.
Selected Answer: b.

utilize electric energy

Question 9
4 out of 4 points

All of the following items of electrical equipment are devices, except for a ____.
Selected Answer: a.

lamp

Question 10
4 out of 4 points

The NEC requires that a(n) ____ be installed at each conductor splice connection point.
Selected Answer: b.

box or conduit body

Question 11
4 out of 4 points

In order that the connections inside an outlet box remain accessible, the NEC requires
that a surface extension from an outlet box cover be made using ____.
Selected Answer: a.

flexible conduit

Question 12
4 out of 4 points

Electrical wall boxes should not be mounted back-to-back in walls because ____.
Selected Answer: d.

all of these

Question 13
4 out of 4 points

According to ____, unused knockouts and other openings in electrical boxes and
cabinets are required to be closed.
Selected Answer: d.

both b and c

Question 14

4 out of 4 points

Device faceplates must be mounted so as to ____.

Selected Answer: d.

both a and b

Question 15
0 out of 4 points

A receptacle outlet is ____.An outlet where one or more receptacles are installed
Selected Answer: a.

a contact device for the connection of an attachment plug

Question 16
4 out of 4 points

Where noncombustible surface material is used on walls or ceilings, outlet boxes must be
mounted so that they will be set back not more than ____ from the face of the surface
material.
Selected Answer: c.

1/4 in. (6 mm)

Question 17
4 out of 4 points

Conductor sizes up through 4/0 AWG are expressed in American Wire Gauge (AWG).
Conductor sizes larger than 4/0 AWG are expressed in ____.
Selected Answer: a.

kcmil

Question 18
4 out of 4 points

The smallest wire size for which overcurrent protection is specified in the Code is ____.
Selected Answer: d.

14 AWG

Question 19
4 out of 4 points

Branch circuit conductors shall have an ampacity ____ the maximum to be served.
Selected Answer: b.

not less than

Question 20
4 out of 4 points

Older electrical books and plans sometimes use the term "MCM," which means the same
thing as ____.
Selected Answer: c.

kcmil

Question 21
4 out of 4 points

The rating of a branch circuit is determined by its ____.

Selected Answer: b.

overcurrent protective device (fuse or circuit-breaker)

Question 22
4 out of 4 points

The total rating of utilization equipment fastened in place, other than luminaires (lighting
fixtures), shall not exceed ____ percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating, where
lighting units, cord and plug connected utilization equipment not fastened in place, or
both, are also supplied.
Selected Answer: b.

50

Question 23
4 out of 4 points

For a given conductor size, which material has the greatest ampacity?
Selected Answer: a.

copper

Question 24
4 out of 4 points

Table 310.15(B)(2)(a) gives allowable ampacities of copper conductors with various

types of insulation. When conductors will be used in ambient temperatures exceeding
30C (86F), the ____ for the table must be applied.
Selected Answer: d.

correction factors

Question 25
4 out of 4 points

Article 210 applies to branch circuits, but branch-circuit calculations are covered in
____.
Selected Answer: a.

Article 220

Question 26
4 out of 4 points

Under certain circumstances, the grounded (neutral) conductors of a residential service

____ permitted to be sized smaller than the phase conductors.
Selected Answer: b.

are

Question 27
4 out of 4 points

Low voltage (high voltage drop) in a home can be caused by ____.

Selected Answer: d.

all of these

Question 28
0 out of 4 points

When a 4 ft. piece of nonmetallic-sheathed cable is used as a fixture whip above an

accessible ceiling, it ____.fished between access points and no more than 1.4 m (4 1/2ft)
Selected Answer: c.

is required to be plenum-rated

Question 29
4 out of 4 points

The ampacity of Type NM cable shall be in accordance with ____ conductor temperature
rating.
Selected Answer: a.

60C (140F)

Question 30
0 out of 4 points

Type AC cable is manufactured with __3__ phase conductors.

Selected Answer: c.

four

Question 31
4 out of 4 points

A dual-rated conductor marked THHN/THWN is rated ____ when used in dry locations.
Selected Answer: a.

90C (194F)

Question 32
4 out of 4 points

The maximum ampere rating of a Type S fuse is ____.

Selected Answer: c.

30

Question 33
4 out of 4 points

____ fuses are special-purpose fuses that are found in original equipment, or in
commercial and industrial panelboards, multimetering equipment, and motor controllers.
Selected Answer: d.

Class CC, Class G, and Class T

Question 34
4 out of 4 points

Match the following switch types with their drawing symbols.

Question

Selected Match

Single-pole

c.

Three-way

a.

Four-way

b.

S
S3
S4

Dimmer switch

d.

SDS

Question 35
0 out of 4 points

A raceway contains two #12 THW conductors. The raceway is installed in an ambient
temperature of 115F. What is the ampacity of the conductor?
Selected Answer:

25 amps

20

Question 36
0 out of 4 points

A cable contains 7 current-carrying # 10 conductors in an ambient temperature of 30C.

What is the ampacity of this conductor?
Selected Answer:

24 amps

21 or 28

Question 37
4 out of 4 points

3" Intermediate Metal Conduit has a total square inch area of ______ square inches.
Selected Answer:

7.922

Question 38
4 out of 4 points

A two gang metal box containing nonmetallic cable clamps along with a switch and
receptacle is installed in the kitchen of a dwelling unit. The switch is connected to a
piece of #14 from a 15 amp circuit and the receptacle is connected to a piece of #12 on a
20 amp circuit. The wiring method is nonmetallic sheathed cable with a ground. The
minimum cubic inch capacity box permitted by Code is ______ cubic inches.
Selected Answer:

21.5