1.

Where the number of current-carrying conductors in a raceway is seven, the individual ampacity of each
conductor shall be reduced _______.
(a.) to 70% due to the number of conductors
(b.) to 80% if the are continuous loads
(c.) to both (a) and b if both conditions exist
(d.) neither apply if the ambient temperature is below 30 degree celcius or 86 degrees f
2. Insulated bushings are required on conduit entering boxes, gutters, etc. if the conduit contains conductors as
large as ______.
(a.) #2 (b.) #4 (c.) #0 (d.) #6
3. Plug-in-type eovercurrent protection devices or plug-in-type main lug assemblies that are______ shall be
secured in place by an additional fastener that requires other than a pull to release the device from the mounting
means on the panel.
(a.) three-phase only (b.) 480v (c.) back fed (d.) none of these
4. Fluorescent lighting fixtures may be used as raceway if _____.
(a.) they are connected by a conduit wiring method
(b.) they are wired so that conductors are not closer than 3” from the ballast
(c.) listed for use as a raceway
(d.) none of these
5. When supplying a nominal 120v rates air-conditioner, the length of the flexible supply cord shall not exceed
_____ feet.
(a.) 4 (b.) 6 (c.)8 (d.) 10
6. Which of the following is the maximum allowable rating of a permanently connected appliance where the
branch circuit overcurrent device is used as the appliance disconnecting means?
(a.) 1/8 hp (b.) ¼ hp (c.) ½ hp (d.) 1 hp
7. The number of #12 THW conductors allowed in a ¾” IMC conduit will be ____ the number of #12 TW
conductors allowed in a ¾” conduit.
(a.) equal (b.) greater than (c.) less than (d.) none of these
8. When connections are made in the white wire in a multiwire circuit at receptacles, they are required to be
made ______.
(a.) connected to the silver terminal on the duplex
(b.) to the brass colored terminal
(c.) with a pigtail to the silver terminal
(d.) none of these
9. Unguarded live parts above working space shall be maintained at an elevation of _______ for 4160 volts.
(a.) 8’ (b.) 8’ 6” (c.) 9’ (d.) 10’
10. Which of the following is not true?
(a.) the receptacle outlet spacing in a motel room can be more than 12’ from outlet to outlet
(b.) a two-family dwelling requires at least one receptacle outlet outdoors for each dwelling unit at grade level
(c.) a vehicle door in an attached garage is not considered as an outdoor entrance
(d.) a vehicle door in an attached garage is considered as an outdoor entrance
11. Service-drop conductors shall have _____.
I. adequate mechanical strength
II. sufficient ampacity to carry the load as computed in accordance with Article 220
(a.) I only (b.) II only (c.) both I and II (d.) neither I nor II
12. The frame of a clothes dryer shall be permitted to be grounded to the grounded circuit conductor if ______.
I. the grounded conductor is insulated
II. the grounded conductor is not smaller than #10
III. the supply circuit is 120/240v single-phase
(a.) I only (b.) II only (c.) III only (d.) I, II only III
13. A 20 ampere rated branch circuit serves four receptacles. The rating of the receptacles must not be less than
____ amperes.
(a.) 20 (b.) 15 (c.) 25 (d.) none of these
14. When the voltage to a building is 480/277, and the service drop runs not more than four feet past the edge
of the overhang of the roof, how high must it be above the roof?
(a.) 18” (b.) 3’ (c.) 4’ (d.) 8’
15. The ampacity of a feeder conductor supplying two or more 2-wire branch circuits shall not be less than
____amperes.
(a.) 20 (b.) 25 (c.) 30 (d.) 40
16. Where the calculated number of conductors, all of the same size, includes a decimal fraction, the next
higher whole number shall be used if _____.
(a.) .5 and larger (b.) .6 and larger (c.) .7 and larger (d.) .8 and larger
17. The height of a circuit breaker used as a switch shall not exceed ______ above the floor.
(a.) 4’ (b.) 4 ½’ (c.) 5’ (d.) 6’ 7”
18. The number of #12 conductors permitted in a 3” x 2” x 1 ½” deep device box is ______.
(a.) 6 (b.) 5 (c.) 4 (d.) 3
19. What is the minimum height of a service drop attachment to a building?
(a.) 8 feet (b.) 10 feet (c.) 12 feet (d.) 15 feet
20. Heating cables shall be furnished with non heating leads at least _____ in length.
(a.) 7’ (b.) 8’ (c.) 10’ (d.) 12’
21. In a dwelling, which appliance shall be grounded?
(a.) toaster (b.) can opener (c.) blender (d.) aquarium
22. #0 copper conductors in vertical raceway shall be supported at intervals not exceeding _____ feet.
(a.) 50 (b.) 75 (c.) 100 (d.) 125
23. Rigid conduit buried in an area subject to heavy vehicular traffic shall have a minimum cover of ___
inches.
(a.) 6 (b.) 12 (c.) 18 (d.) 24
24. A single-family dwelling contains a 200 amp single-phase service panel supplied with #2/0 THW
conductors. The minimum size bonding jumper for this service is ____.
(a.) #6 aluminum (b.) #6 copper (c.) #4 aluminum (d.) #4 copper
25. A 1 ½” rigid metal nipple with three conductors can be filled to an area of ____ square inches.
(a.) .98 (b.) 1.07 (c.) 1.2426 (d.) 1.34
26. Grounding electrode conductors smaller than #6 shall be in _____.
I. EMT II. IMC III. Rigid PVC IV rigid metal conduit
(a.) I and IV only (b.) I, II and IV only (c.) II and IV only (d.) I, II, III and IV
27. The nominal gas pressure for IGS cable insulation shall be _____ pounds per square inch gage.
(a.) 5 (b.) 10 (c.) 15 (d.) 20
28. Type SE service-entrance cables shall be permitted in interior wiring systems where all of the circuit
conductors of the cable are of the ____ type.
I. rubber-covered II. Thermoplastic III. Metal
(a.) I and II only (b.) II only (c.) II and III only (d.) I, II and III
29. Elevator traveling cables for operating ______ circuits shall contain nonmetallic fillers as necessary t
maintain concentricity.
I. signal II. Control
(a.) I only (b.) II only (c.) both I and II (d.) neither I nor II
30. Where installed in a metal raceway all conductors of all feeders using a common neutral shall be ____.
a. insulate for 600 volt b. enclosed within the same raceway c. shielded d. none of these
31. For household ranges rated _____ or more rating, the minimum branch circuit rating shall be 40 amperes.
(a.) 4 kw (b.) 6 kw (c.) 8 kw (d.) 8 ¾ kw
32. Receptacles located within _____ feet of the inside walls of a pool shall be protected by a ground fault
circuit-interrupter.
(a.) 8 (b.) 10 (c.) 15 (d.) 20
33. Portable appliances used on 15 or 20 ampere branch circuits, the rating of any one portable appliance shall
not exceed ____ percent of the branch circuit rating.
(a.) 60 (b.) 100 (c.) 80 (d.) 50
34. All fixtures installed in damp locations shall be marked ______.
(a.) waterproof (b.) suitable for wet locations (c.) damp locations (d.) weatherproof
35. What kind of lighting loads does the Code say there shall be no reduction in the size of the neutral
conductor?
(a.) dwelling unit (b.) hospital (c.) nonlinear (d.) motel
36. How would you seal unused ko’s in panels and boxes?
(a.) cardboard (b.) duct seal (c.) tape (d.) metal plugs and plates
37. Electrodes of steel or iron shall have a diameter of at least _____.
(a.) ½” (b.) ¾” (c.) 1” (d.) 5/8”
38. Liquidtight flexible conduit shall not be permitted ______.
(a.) in hazardous locations
(b.) in high temperature areas
(c.) in exposed and concealed work
(d.) where installations requires flexibility or protection from liquids, vapors or solids
39. In closed construction in a manufactured building, cables shall be permitted to be secured only at cabinets,
boxes or fittings where _____ or smaller conductors are used an protected as required.
(a.) #2 AWG (b.) #10 AWG (c.) #2/0 AWG (d.) #250 kcmil
40. The maximum length of exposed cord in a fountain shall be _____ feet.
(a.) 3 (b.) 4 (c.) 6 (d.) 10
 41. Fixture studs that are not part of outlet boxes, shall be made of steel, malleable iron, or other material
suitable for the application.
I. crowfeet II. Hickeys III. Tripods
(a.) I only (b.) II only (c.) III only (d.) I, II and III
42. A garbage disposal in the kitchen of a residence provided with a type SO three-conductor cord terminated
with a grounding-type attachment plug shall be permitted where all of the following conditions are met _____.
I. the receptacle shall be readily accessible
II. the receptacle shall be located to avoid physical damage to the flexible
III. the receptacle shall be accessible
(a.) I, II and IV (b.) I, II and III (c.) II, III and IV (d.) III and IV
IV. the length of the cord shall not be less than 18” and not over 36”
43. The minimum radius of the inside of a bend for a ¾” flexible metallic tubing used for flexing is _____
inches.
(a.) 17 ½ (b.) 12 ½ (c.) 10 (d.) 5
44. Adjacent load-carrying conductors have the dual effect of raising the _____ impeding heat dissipation.
(a.) insulation rating (b.) heat above 86 degree F (c.) ambient temperature (d.) skin effect
45. Cables of the AC type, except ACL, shall have an internal bonding strip of _____ in intimate contact with
the armor for its entire length.
I. aluminum II. Copper
(a.) I only (b.) II only (c.) either I or II (d.) neither I nor II
46. Which of the following statements about a #2 THHN cu conductor is correct?
(a.) its maximum operating temperature is 90 degree C
(b.) it has a nylon insulation
(c.) its area is .067 square inches
(d.) it has a DC resistance of .319 ohms per m/ft
47. According to the Code, conductors on ;poles, where not placed on racks or brackets, shall be separated not
less than _____ inches.
(a.) 6 (b.) 12 (c.) 18 (d.) 24
48. Fixtures shall be supported independently of the outlet box where the weight exceeds ______ pounds.
(a.) 60 (b.) 50 (c.) 40 (d.) 30
49. Every circuit breaker having an interrupting rating other than _____ amperes, shall have its interrupting
rating shown on the breaker.
(a.) 1000 (b.) 2000 (c.) 5000 (d.) 7500
50. Hoistway is a ______ in which an elevator or dumbwaiter is designed to operate.
(a.) shaftway (b.) hatchway (c.) well hole (d.) all of these