State of California

Electrician Certification Prep a r a t iqn

Getting comfortable using the

NEC code book as a reference

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1. What type Of wiring is not allowed in 7

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2. Underground wiring within 5 ft of a

pool or fountain shall not be

A) RMC B) IMC C) PVC D) EMT

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3. In a class i division 1 jpcatioh al

cohclutt flttifigs shdulif be 1,:'':.,".

A) threaded B)seal
C) haritf tight t)) BlaSs-i
 4. 3" EMT is to be supported a min. of
how many feet apart.

A) 5 ft: B) 10 ft. C) 15 ft D) 20 ft.

5 i. Whafe are the. three -pa rts /of,.a

transformer?
A) A-pbase, B-phase; G-phas(e;
B) Prirriiary <m I;, SSeondary doily
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DJ&fie, toad, Neutral
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6. FPLP cable is not used in what areas?

A) plenums
B) hoist Ways
C) ducts •'...
D) space used for environmental air, .

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7. What:dpes type IC rating Jn.^a fixture,

stand for? /

A ) I d e n t i fi e d f w u s e m ; . : , ; , - . . '
^B) ixtenftftfed ftlr o^
G) Identified for covered locations .
ti)^Ijder»tSfied for conceited; toc^pns;
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8. What is the min. distance from the

outside edge of a fountain that an
electric sign can be installed in the
fountain? .

A) 18 inches B) 36 inches
C) 5 feet D) Idfeet

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9. A paddle^fan.installed Suffc. ovenan

outdoor.poolshaN nipt^i;installed r
within ; :. ft. hori^ontaliy from the
.inside walls of, a pool.. •

A) 5ft.; B);8ft. C) irft, 0) 15 ft.

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10. The pit in an auto repair shop is

classified as what type of wiring?

A) Class I/Div. I
B) ClassII/Div.I
C) Class I/Div. II
D) Class II/Divv II

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,11, Jth ^a-indoprwetiPcaU

':" "■. cohciuit IniMedon w^fls ^ould hive,

art air: space of •:' .

A) 0 jnches . B).1/8 inch \ ;.. '

C)l/4itteh &} l/^inch

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12. An outlet box installed in a

sheetrock wall should be set back no
more than from the face of the
wall. :

A) 0 inches . B) 1/8 inch

C) 1/4 inch p) 1/2 inch

13.; What isJ:he-totai .yaJye of resistors

in.series with a value of 25-50-150:
ohms?

25ohms;\ , 0)75Qhms :
C) 150 ohms. J}) 225 ohms
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14. The min. distance that a recessed,

completely enclosed incandescent
fixture must be mounted from a
closet shelf is __^_.

A) A" B)6" C) 12" D) 18"

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' toAbedry type transformer
in "a vault'WheTi it isisarequired.
fhiri. size
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:A)35i<yA 8)50kVAv::.;;:: \>:-

C) 112 yz kVA D) Over 35,000 volts

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 16. A dry type transformer is required
to be accessible unless it is or
over,

A) 15 KVA B) 30 KVA
C) 45 KVA^ vD) 50 KVA

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Iqad .qurrent value of for load7
.. calc purposes.

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C); 12- KW *v O)46;75 KW

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18. The maximum weight that a screw

shell of a lamp holder can support is

A) 6 lbs B) 10 lbs C) 25 lbs D) 50 lbs

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19: whstvis the min. g'ht.ftta-p^ciie.

.Jart;frOiti^&;W|ifei: over ah ~....
outdoor pool?

A) 5 ft: B) 8 ft; C) 12ft. D) 15 ft.

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20. The ampacity of capacitor circuit

conductors shall not be less than
percent of the rated current of
the capacitor. • .

A) 100; .8)125 . C) 135.; P) 165

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21. The length of a garbage.disposal

cdrd shouldibe between*._^-.

a): 1 2 -■ 24 inches ;
•:'B)- 18:^- 36:thch§s
: Q 24; r:4BinChes
D) $ 8 --72 inches

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22. In what code section would you find

the ampacity of a cord?

A) 310-15 . B) 310-16.
C) 400-5 b): 402-5 ...

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2.3> Whpt is the. min. djsjtance rehired

in front of 0 five alarm panel feed fcy a
120; volt source? T

A) 30"; B) 36" VC)42"" 6)4^ :

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 24. What is a motor controller used for?

A) to vary the speed of.a motor

B) to start and stop a motor
C) to control the voltage of a motor
D) tp;c'pntrpl'the.am;pi^aige,pf a motor

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2.5.,. WJqat.daes FCC stand for?..

A) Floor Conductor Cable

:B) FulijCurrent .Capacitor
Cj Fan Ceiling Gable .■■'■-.'■■"
D)#at€onduc^)r Sable --yy

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26. What is the ampacity of a #6 THWN

conductor in a conduit at 30° C?

A) 50 amps B) 55 amps
C) 65 amps D) 75 amps

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27. A lighting fixture directly wired that.

does -frctprc^ " •
grounding shall be W/
A) provided with a means for grounding; :.
B)aliowedto be.fed without a grounrdirigconduetdr
C) designed to allqW.a future means-for grounding
p) rrigiie of insiil&tlng rh^tenal

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28. What is the minimum opening hand

hole size for a metal lighting pole?

A) 2"X2i B),2":X4"
C) 3"X3; D) 3" X 5"

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29. Receptacles jnstaJied ineJevator.

... pits, on eje^^r^rtops/andin
elevator mechanical rooms are .
• required to be ••'" ;v:':

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 30. Emergency lighting circuits can not
share the same raceways or conduits
with other circuits except for _ .
A) in a common junction box, attached to exit or emergency
■ lighting fixtures
B) in a common conduit to fixtures that require dual feeds
C) installatipn in.ah indicator panel for fire suppression
D) emergency lighting in a. room of 100 square feet or less

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31., What are.the two types of rotors

used'in dri Jrtductfon rnotbr? -

A).,series-vyound/shunt wound
• B) sguirrei cage/wound rotor •;
C) series-wound/wound rotor

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32. What is the min. conductor size

allowed for a motor control circuit?

A>18 . B) -16 C>14 : D) 12

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33./-A'JNlEMA-3R;-enclo'syre will provide,

which type of protection?: ,.;/;:;-.

A) wind blown dui^:.B) sleet and;snow

C) hosedown D) submersion

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34. Which support method is not

allowed for rigid conduit?

A) one hole-strap B) strut

C) mineralac clamp D) wire hanger

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otherwise protected By fneaiis Of - ;
* suitable! coversy casings> .barriers; rails,;
screehs^mats, or^ pjatforms to remove
: tile jikjeiihobd of approach or contact; by
persohsrwould ty considered __ii.
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A) eriqfOsed_ B^coyered
C)-hot accessible ;!5>guaiTded:

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 36. A storage battery used as a source
of power for emergency systems sha
have the capacity to maintain power
for a total of •: minutes.

A) 30 B) 60:; C); 9Q D) 120 .-'

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3.7, When using an amip meter

A) the leads damp on the conductors.in parallel

B).the leads, clarnp on.the conductors in series
C) the cISrhp must be^securely fastened
D) thei meterdamp goes around 'a conductor

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38. If a volt meter is connected parallel
to the load, the reading will be

A) incorrect B) correct'.

39. If.:a. circuit.breaker of a 480-yol^ 3: •/;

phase systeiin: is brloWnV'wh^tmust be

■A) replace with.any/b.rMk$rtb?t^will fit

B) need.twd eteetritians^ )
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40. A show window is 20 ft long and has

two duplex receptacles in the ceiling
above the show window. What is the
total feeder load for the show,
window?

A ) m O ¥ A • ; ■■ B) 3600 VA

C) 4000 VA D) 400 VA

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receptacle in a Gomtriereiai building?

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42. What is the load of 5 HP motor at

240 volts DC?

A) 10 amps B) 15 amps
C) 20 amps D) 25 amps

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43, When bo ring holes through wppd,

what is the minimum clearance

A):%inch 0) 1-inch
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44. UF Cable may be used in

A) hazardous.locations
B) theaters
C) corrosive locations
D) poured cdncr^te

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45. Whafeis the maximum temperature

:;• for THW> wire? ■<■.■.- ? ^ Y

A) 60°G; ;$}J5°C;. C) 9fi°C B*) 100%

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46. Which type of wire can be used in a

raceway that is exposed to weather?

A)THHN B)THWN
QXHHN D) FEP

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47.. A wire that is installed in. an area

exposed to the slih rhust^be V -

A) marked ^sunlight
B) listed for outdoor use
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48. An above ground pool that holds

more .than 44 inches of. water is
considered

A) aspa or hot tub

B) a fountain
C) temporary
D) permanent

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49: If a motor trips a circuit-breaker on

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A) a larger size circuit breaker may be used
B) the'breaker. should ber^laced; with time delay.
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50. What is the best type of fuse to

protect motor feeders on normal
installations?

A) one time B) tjme delay

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used for an overhead feed (note: this
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52. A GFCI receptacle is required to be

installed ft. from a residential
outdoor pool

A) iOft . B) 20 ft
5- 10 ft .0) 10 - 20-ft

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 54. If something is "approved"
according to the NEC, it:
A) has been tested by an independent lab
.Byhasa'UL'Mabel.afcfacbed.to it .7
C) has been tested by an independent lab and has
a label
t>) is acceptable to the authbHty having
jurisdiction "

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A) it still needs to be-inspected by the local
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B) it .has been accepted, by the authority having
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€) it^rieeds, no bther inspections; unless alterations
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56. The maximum support distance for

3" PVC rigid"conduit.is .

A) 6ft .6)8.ft - C) 10. ft 7.D). 1,2 ft.

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57; The maximum di an -.,

unbroken length of isV&Upvtfed to-
, Tb.e supported from a ion box is .

«/ A) 3ft,, E ^ s f t ^ 7 ; r. . , , ; : ^ : , . ; ^ :
El) no supportH$ tt^Sieii

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58. In an emergency system, the wires
cannot share the conduit with non
emergency wires except for
A) in transfer equipment enclosures 7
B) in exit or emergency lighting 'fixtures
C) in a. common junction box, attached to exit or
emergency lighting fixtures
D) all'of the above

59. In an emergency system,, the,..

transfer switch:7; 777 .; 7 ..
A) can--supply only emergency loads ;;..
B) canVsuppJy aorm§Land emergency loads
C) must. have the njeufcral. sol idly, connected
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60. The junction box in a metal cellular

system

A) must be metal
B) must not be metal
Cj: can be plasfcpr rrjetal ■ ..
D) muist not be bonded

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, direct;^
soiidly connected .grounded ^cfrcuit '•■"
conductor is cohsiderisd \y
A) ari ^opeh neutml^ystem :'- -: -
B) a separafeel^deriyed system-: - -^
G);an urfgi^rldla^^ejft} 7:7 ^;7:-
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 62. What is the minim um wattage
required for lighting in a beauty
salon?

.. A) 1 watt per square, foot ;.

B) 2 watts per square foot
C) 3 watts per scjuarfe foot
D) 4 watts per square foot

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63v.A.wiring mejttiod not permari^ntly

closed ih i^ tfe
■■"" the boftdfirtg isconSidered; 7 !

A) guarded B) Shcfpsed
D) avffflaljle

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64. Type S fuses are:

A) interchangeable
B) non-ihterehangeable .
C) cartridge fuses
D) dual element fuses only

65; What is -the ampacityiof ten current

^artying;^^
cpndujt with an ambient temperature«.
of 30 diigfees? 7

A) 10 amps #)^L5amps
amps

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66. What is the NEC section for
grounding?

A) 240. B) 250 -0-440 D) .450

67. Cable tray.goes parallel;to the top. .

pan'de^^
/ te^ same
: pan d^ek7 Thispieeepf Cable tray is '-;
/• known as the ■;_. ; r ■; ;J ;■,;.• ^;:•■-; 7 .•;;;
A) yerticaLjtee B) hpasontsitge
C)\yertfc:al elbow D) hoji^Ohta ^bov^

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68. An overcurrent device must be
placed with the ungrounded
conductor.
A) in-series;.
B) in parallel
C) either series or parailel
D) neither series or parallel

69; What is the toad of-each of the

required small appliance circuits?
A) 500.VA7 B) lOtfO VA
C) 1500 VA ^000 VA

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70. To which color terminals are the
wires terminated on a duplex
receptacle? . _ .
A) neutral on silver/hot on. brass
B) neutral on brass/hot on silver
C) color of the screws do£sn% matter
D) both wires on the green screw

71. What is the minimum size, grounding

■■■'* electrode cdndud:pr that can fie'run
• without a eoriduft?

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72. What type of circuit is required in an

elevator pit?

A) GFCI . B) AFCI .
C) dedicated D) isolated ground

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.In theevent ofj^ilurrcf the normal
poweryvemergen^-llghting> ^ r
emergehcy powerf or both shall be .
availabl0.within '^yy. ■ 7 '
A) 3Q minutes B) ^rnjnutea;
C) 3d setpnds iti^gjipTl^s
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 74. Partially protected locations under
canopies, marquees and roofed
. porches are considered:

A) dry locations B) damp locations

C) wet locations : D) corrosive locations

•infers .4**

75V The prangsJxiSngleVpnthe face

of a r^cr#|^^G|^>If^c^le^fe^p; 7 ";;

A) an' emergency receptacle

B) a hospltgl^iradS recjeptac^;
C) a receptacle isolated from
jdl^roj^^
f>) a receptacle witK |i Jtedrcated grouhcl7
7fermi]rM - v 7^ 7 .•:■ : --7-- ...• ■••;•

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76. The area up to 18 in. above grade level

. within horizontally measured from
a point vertically, below the edge of any
. dispenser enclosure shall be considered
a class I, division II location,

A) 5ft B) iOft C) 15 ft : D)\20 ft

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&■■
&

77; Three 12 ohm resistors i^phetted in

parallel have a tofeSi i^sis^rrse of .:''■■ -.'•

A) Aphrns ;; ;B) 12,phms;

C): 24 ohms D) 36 ohms *'?.*. -SS&'vs,

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 78. A fluorescent fixture may be
connected with a cord only if

A) the fixture is located directly below the outlet

box . /; V7.
B) the cord has a twist lock receptacle
C> the fixture is solidly connected to the T-bar
p) -the fixture is rated at less than 30(3 volts

. :7 9switchboard
. . A x 1 2 p 6 "needsa
a m p . / dod^with
'^ . . . . ;• . .

clearahfce'ate&rihTendHofthe room.• *•"-.

y. A) & ftX2AW : :B) & ft X 30:fpr; ' -:"v-: :;

C ) 6 % f t X 2 4 i n *D)6mftX3C»in
■'.. .-.J . -.'■•• -.:/"•. :, .'» ; • "V- —• • ,:--.. . --.;. -. . .:.■; ■ - •;•■••• - ;■■__. ; "

- :■ , ' - • • • . . . , , : , ■- , - : . - , : - . - ^ , , . . ; .■*■

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80. The minimum distance between

service drops running above
communications cables js

A) 10 in B) 12 in C) 24 in D) 36 in

v^'.*. ."•-.; V ".-•.--..t" " •-'.""' ■'• •■ V.*\".''-.t •■&$*'f' - ,,--,.'^>. -..*'..•. ..-'■-•^•/^v-jSjJ--.;*J>*<'«i:jf^ ..••-••-<■■•. .-■-• . i::.^'^.^. .

• 8t7Thermihimum ^iz^toppe^conductor '

allowed Jf^^ho¥^^&^^irom^:
house to a garage at Jess than ,600: .
. , , volts ;and 35 feet long is 7 -.• •'- =

,C: A) S::B] id y C) 8':'. ■ S) 6 v : r ;/ ■;

7 ' 777.'. -7', '-"■ ■''/i:^ :Vi'/::y^7yyy. :/...■'■'".:::7

* " . . " ■■ . - * . * • -■« . • '■

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82. A % horsepower, continuous duty,

AC motor at 115 volts requires what
size conductors supplying the povyer?

A) 14 B) 12 C) 10 D) 8 .

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83,;A. convenience receptacle installed

on ligf^ing accessories;of a ■'.._ ■",.'
7 relocatable wired partition shall be:

A) allowed B) not allowed

C) <3FI type D) 20-am|) "

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84. Three 12-ohm resistors connected

in parallel have a total resistance of

A) 4 ohms . B) 12 ohms
C) 24bhms; :D)36ohms

**#?

85: Tap-conductors shaj) be permitted to

run frOmHbh^^
J-.9Qn<iqc$jon.{Q^n outlet:in>K placed.at
.... least _^l_: fronvthBfixture. :.7

6 in B);l ft IS; in; 7j^#ft

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 86. Impedance protected motors rated
100 watts or less shall be permitted
to use the abbreviated marking . .. .

A ) L P. B ) X . P. C ) Z . P. D ) T. P.

... .■ .-...^jyw-.j.j,.. ' Tl '. * •. ''• '' :-' ' ■

. '*.f. ■'■■.' ' ' :*-«•"-- ?.„*Wr> :--*.---... Vv ■'>■.:."'"". . ■•- *.. ' . '- • tr ■ ■ •':■■".'"

87r An Outlet box .ns.ta 1 led Jo :a wood , .

7 ;pahe)ed;wall sh<iuld b^sefebaek^no
.. mOre than ' from the'iac&. of the.
;. : wall: • 7

A) 0 in B) 1/8 in C)^-inr t>) 1/2 in■-."■W

'. '. . - ' - . "-j.** . ; ' •' :-•• ; - -"->"-• • ....-'..- .'•

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88. If two 12-volt batteries are wired in

parallel,

A) the voltage will be greater

B) the current through a load will be greater
C) the load will:be able to operate longer
by the voltage will be half 7

'***. • sf.v/-

89. At least oh^^eptaple outlet;s;halI

• be installed dfl^dfcly :a&ove^a show C:r'
.window for each .7 y .. ;.

A) 6 Jjnear^ft |) lOJinearft
)$ 12 linear ft 20 .linear ft
90. Each patient bed location shall be
supplied by
A) an emergency,circuit only.
B) no less than two emergency circuits
C) at least two branch circuits/ one or more from the
emergency system and one or more circuits from the
normal system .
D) one optional Circuit ahii one legally required standby
Circuit

91. The shape for the.ground tail screw

head should b<S 7

A) round;. ; v.K). hexagonal

Cj fiat"V" ■*"■ D> square "

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92. Each conduit run shall have no more

than quarter bend/s between
pull points. . 7

A)l B) 2 C)4 D)6 .

' rf«S»<-:

93. When!loads are wired irt-parallel/

A) the loads are on djffereht.paths: ..

B) the (pads are on the same path
C)the .loads areerjual .
O}-t|W ipads are opposite

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 94. The formula for power is

A) E=MC2 B>e=IR .
C) W=EI D) I = E/R

-"<*%*• ' '-><fe^'**^.' *~~~' -.C*v> ■*Z*t£

i$:'"■*■:"-?.

9.5. To calculate 3-phase .current from

. ; to^f% .:';.//; y-y::::\.y""-y::
A> multiply VAvby 277 ; ; v
Bj ;divicls#A by 277 ^, .^-:: ;.:;:;,:;i. a •.
C)muJtip|y:A/A byil.
D) #/&£S?& by iii'73

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96. Each electrode type boiler shall be

supplied from an individual branch
circuit rated not less than
percent of the total load.

A) 150 -B) 140 C) 125 D) 10Q

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97. The neutral conductor of all 3-wire,

dc systems supplying premises, wiring
shall.be 7.

A) grounded
: . •■' : y . : ' - ' . f - r " - ^ . : - : B):insujated
C) covered ;t>) isolated

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98. Line and ground connecting
conductors for surge arresters
installed at services of less than 1000
volts.s.hail not be smaller than No.
•copper or No. _____ aluminum.

A)87V6 7 6) 10,: 8
C) 12, 10 D) 14, 12

99. A lighting and; appjianee,branch circuit

is a branch circuit :that;h^^ corinecQon
to the neutral:of th# ^neifeard;ahB
that has overcurrent protection of :
amperes or less in-'oneormore '
corirjtictors."' "" "\ "

G)30 }CJ)40

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100. The minimum size copper

equipment grounding conductors
required for a circuit that is protected
by. an; overcurrent device .rated at 60
ampeires is .

A) 8 : B) 10 ' C) 1 2 ■■ ; D) 14

Answers
1. • '. A, 333-4-1 • • '■-■ - -';. • • 18'!
A, 410-15 •
2. 0,-660-10. • 19, C,«8p-6-b
'% A/SQl4: ■ . , 3 . 0 . 'C;4ip-8 ... - •
4.- .B; 348-13 21. B,422'T16-b-l-b
5. . B; Theory .' 22: ,0,400-5;.. .•.*-"
6.. BV.760-7i-d . 23. B, Table 110-26-a- ■
7. . B, 410-66-.b 24. B, 430-81-a
•«.-.- *C; J58Q-57 .. •■■'.. : 2S. D/35S '■"". '.'•:
9. A, 680-6-b-l 26, C, 310-16
10, A^5Ut3-> . : 2 7 ; ,.D; $10^18-5 .
> 1 . C fi O Q & C . - 28. #, 4l6-15-b.-i
12. ;;Cf 370*20 (clarified hi 2002) - - ". 29, B,>62p-85..
13. Pi Theory ' ' "■ 3Q> A, 700-9-0-3
.14. . B, 410^-3 -1 ■:-■;' - ii. -B^-jfjeoFy-*,-.- •- :. !-~-
15. ^450-2W: . ' - . . 3 2 . A, TaWe 430-72-b ■■£
16. p^450-13-b 33. B, fable 430r9l
17. B#TabIe220fl9 note 1 34. D, Genera! knowledge

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 Answers (cont.)
35 0, 100 52. D, 680-6-3-2
36. C, 700-12-a 53. D, 810
37. D, General knowledge 54. D, 100
38. B, General knowledge 55. C, 90-7
39. C, 110-9 56. A, Table 347-8
40. C,220-12-a S7. B, 348-13 ex. 1
41. .3; 220-13 " • 58. 0, 700-9:b
-52. C, Table430-.147 59. A, 700-6-d
43. C, 300-4-a-l .60. A, 356-9
.44. Q339-3-b- 6 i ; ;-Bjioo--'
45. B, 310.-16 62. G, 22Q-3-a
. 46". B;3lb^8v . - '. * . 63. C;ioo.
47. \A;310-8-d 64. B, 240-53-b
48. D, 680-4 65. B# Table 310-15-b-2-a & correction
49. A, 430-52-c-l factors Table 310-16
50. B, General knowledge 66. B, 250
51. B, 225-6-a-l 67. D, General knowledge

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Answers (cont.)
68. A, 240-20-a 84, A, Theory..
'"'•69. C;22pii6-a • . . 85.. B, 410^67-c .... ..•;.'•
70.. A\ 200-lO-b & General knowledge 86. k/42Q,--ha:14 '-' '
•71. • B. 250-64-b- . ... '.'".' . :." ' . 8 > . \ A , 3 7 0 - " 2 q . . . • .
72. • C, 620-'24-a' . . ';.'"" 88. C, Theory
73,. p,7Q0rl2 •• 89.. C, =210*62 .
74. B, 100- 90. --C, 517-19
" , -76.
75. D,"Table
C, 410-56-c.
514-2 91, JB, 250-126
52". C, 331-10 (for EMT) '
• 77. A, Theory , 93.- A, Theory'
' . . - . . . ■ f 7 $ ; A , 4 1 Q r 3 0 - c - . - ^ ^ - : . ' .94." Cjffie&rf.,
•• • :.?§• iZiU^i^c . '• r-!;-.:.'-';■.• 95. CjTfiSSbrjr.-;
. v ; so. -%;^ioH(^^ . . ■';•" !.. ^"6.1 Orf49^-72-<a • '...•:• •"•.",
.81 / Bi.225-6W" .! 97. ■ A, 250-162-b
. ,82- B, 430-22^3/43Q-6-a-1,-430-148, • 98.. 0,280-21 . . " • * '■
310^16, :..- . 99;--Ci 384^14ra •
•83. B.605-5-C 100. B, Table 250-122

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