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MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #1 Two Hour Time Limit 7.
Two Hour Time Limit 7. The minimum deep of oil over the power contacts in a oil immersion type
switch for use in a Class I Division II location is ___ inches. (mm)
1. For over 600v, the motor branch circuit conductors shall have an *(PEC2009 5.3.1 16 (b))
ampacity not less than ___.
(a) 1 (25) (b) 1 1/2 (38) (c) 2 (50) (d)3 (75)
(a) 175% of the monitor nameplate current
(b) 150% of the monitor nameplate current 8. Each storage or instantaneous type water heater shall be equipped with a
(c) 140% of the full load current from the appropriate table in the NEC ___ to disconnect all ungrouped conductors and such means shall be
(d) the current at which the monitor overload device is selected to trip installed to sense maximum water temperature and be either a trip free,
manually reset type or have replaceable elements.
2. The ampacity of a single #12 (3.5mm²) fixture wire is ___ amps.
*(PEC2009 TABLE 4.2.1.5) (a) thermostat (b) disconnect (c) relay (d) temperature limiting means
(a) 20 (b) 25 (c) 23 (d) 35 9. For a wye- start delta-run connected motor the conductors between the
controller and a 3hp, 3ø, 208v motor shall have an ampacity of at least ___%
3. Embedded deicing units shall not exceed ___ watts per square foot of of the motor F.L.C.
heating area.
(a) 150 (b) 115 (c) 125 (d) 58
(a) 120 (b) 15 (c) 16.5 (d) 33
10. Each patient bed location shall be supplied by at least ___ branch
4. A 20 amp branch circuit is installed to supply receptacles for stage set circuits, equally supplied by the emergency system and the normal system.
lighting. The receptacles connected to this circuit shall have a minimum *(PEC2009 5.17.2.9 (a))
rating of ___ amperes.
*(PEC2009 5.30.2.11) (a) two (b) four (c) six (d) eight
(a) 15 (b) 20 (c) 25 (d) 15 or 20 11. The rated full load current for a DC motor, 7 1/2 hp, 500v would be ___
amps.
5. Resistors and reactors rated over 600v shall be isolated by ___.
*(PEC2009 4.70.2.1 (b)) (a) 11 (b) 13 (c) 13.6 (d) 80
I. elevation II. enclosure III. barrier tape 12. Where rigid non-metallic conduit is used for the forming shell of an
underwater speaker to a suitable junction box, a___ conductor shall be
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) II and III only installed in this conduit and properly terminated at the forming shell and
junction box for protection from the possible deteriorating effect of pool
6. Exposed snow melting heating elements shall be secured on the heated water.
surface by a ___ means. *(PEC2009 6.80.2.8 (2))
(a) rigid (b) approved (c) listed (d) stable (a) #12 (3.5mm²) copper insulated (b) #10 (5.5mm²) copper uninsulated
(c) #8 (8.0mm²) insulated (d) #14 (2.0mm²) insulated
13. Transformer ventilation shall be ___ to dispose of full load losses. 20. The electric vehicle supply equipment cable shall have overall length not
exceeding ___.
(a) sufficient (b) rated (c) adequate (d) derived *(PEC2009 6.25.3.5)
14. The alternate source of power for a hospital shall be separate and (a) 12 (3.6m) (b) 25 (7.6m) (c) 50 (15m) (d) 100 (30m)
independent of the normal source and shall have a capacity to sustain its
connected loads for a minimum of ___ after the loss of normal source. 21. In Class II locations ___ dust may dehydrate or carbonized making them
even more dangerous.
(a) 1/2 hour (b) 1 hour (c) 1 1/2 hours (d) 3 hours
(a) plastic (b) coal (c) organic (d) metallic
15. A rotary phase converter is a device having a rotary transformer and ___
panel (s) that can operate 3ø loads from a 1ø source. 22. In an office with relocatable partitions, individual partitions or group of
interconnected individual partitions shall not contain more than ___ 15
(a) capacitor (b) secondary (c) primary (d) regular ampere, 125 volt receptacle outlets.
16. The cord exposed usable length shall be measured from the point of (a) 9 (b) 10 (c) 13 (d) unlimited
entrance to the park trailer or the face of the flanged surface inlet (motor
base attachment plug) to the face of the attachment plug at the supply end. 23. An electric mixer intended for traveling in and out of an open mixing
The maximum length shall not exceed ___ feet. (m) tank shall be considered ___ utilization equipment.
*(PEC2009 5.52.4.5 (b))
(a) fixed (b) stationary (c) portable (d) mobile
(a) 23 (7m) (b) 28 (8.5m) (c) 32 1/2 (10m) (d) 36 1/2 (11m)
24. Non-heating leads of snow melting equipment shall have a minimum
17. In an elevator machine room, at least ___ receptacle(s) shall be length of not less than ___ inches within the junction box.
installed.
(a) 3 (76mm) (b) 4 (100mm) (c) 6 (150mm) (d) 8 (200mm)
(a) one duplex (b) two duplex
(c) one single (d) two receptacles, opposite walls 25. The power conductors in type NMS cable are manufactured in sizes ___.
*(NMS-non-metallic sheath)
18. A capacitor’s residual voltage shall be reduced to ___ volts or less within
a 5 minute time period after being disconnected from the source. (a) #14 - #6 (2.0-14) (b) #14 - #4 (2.0-22)
(c) #14-#2 (2.0-30) (d) #12 - #2 (3.5-30)
(a) 100 (b) 135 (c) 150 (d) 50
26. Factory assembled nonmetallic conduit with conductors is not permitted
19. A phase converter disconnecting means shall be ___. ___.
(a) switch rated in hp (b) circuit breaker (a) in cylinder fill

(c) molded case switch (d) all of these (b) in exposed indoors locations
(c) exposed door embedded in concrete
(d) in underground locations subject to severe corrosive influences
27. A receptacle is permitted in a Class I Division II circuit if ___. 33. Fixed lighting fixtures for anesthetizing locations shall be at least ___
feet (mm) above the floor.
I. attachment plug is not depended on to interrupt current
II. current does not exceed 3 amps at 120 volts nominal (a) 12 (3600) (b) 10 (3000) (c) 8 (2400) (d) 5 (1500)
III. cord does not exceed 3 feet
IV. only necessary receptacles, provided with warning labels 34. When installing a type FCC system under carpet squares, not more than
___ crossings of cable runs shall be permitted at any one point.
(a) I and II only (b) I and IV only (c) I, II and II only (d) I, II, III and IV
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 4 (d) 5
28. At a gasoline dispensing, self service station which is unattended, the
emergency disconnect for a circuit leading to dispensing equipment, must 35. The temperature rating associated with the ampacity of a conductor
be located more than ___ feet (mm) from the dispensers. shall be so selected and coordinated as to not exceed the ___ temperature
rating of any connected termination, conductor, or device.
(a) 3 (900) (b) 5 (1500) (c) 10 (3000) (d) 20 (6000)
I. lowest II. highest III. ambient
29. For motor instantaneous trip circuit breaker shall be used any if ___ and
if part of listed combination motor controller having coordinated motor (a) I only (b) II only (c) II and II only (d) I, II or III
overload and short circuit and ground fault protection.
36. The ampacity for branch circuit conductors supplying x-ray equipment
(a) permitted by the jurisdiction (b) available marked (50 amps momentary) would require an ampacity of at least ___
(c) adjustable (d) damping equipped amps.
30. Receptacles on construction sites shall not be connected to the same (a) 25 (b) 40 (c) 50 (d) 62.5
___conductor of multiwire circuits that supply temporary lighting.
37. For elevator systems that regenerate power back into the power source,
(a) grounded (b) ungrounded (c) grounding (d) none of these which is unable to absorb the regenerative power under overhauling
elevator load condition, ___.
31. Boxes and fitting shall be ___ in a Class III, Division I location.
(a) transfer switch shall be installed to connect the regenerative power to
(a) sealed (b) dustproof (c) dust tight (d) not allowed the main power source
(b) a disconnect switch shall be labeled “caution to the regenerative
32. All metal surfaces that are within 5 feet (1500mm) of the inside walls of power available”
a spa or hot tub not separated from the spa or hot tub area by a permanent (c) a means shall be provided to absorb this power
barrier shall be bonded together except ___. (d) the elevator shall be locked out immediately
I. drain fitting attached to metal piping 38. Bare bulbs installed backstage that may come into contact with
II. metal fittings attached to the spa or a hot tub structure combustible material shall be guarded and provided with at least ___ inches
III. towel bars of air space.
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III (a) 1 1/2 (38mm) (b) 2 (50mm) (c) 6 (150mm) (d) 12 (300mm)
39. The alternate power source for a dentist office is required to carry the (c) isolated power system (d) patient equipment grounding point
connected load for a minimum of ___ hours.
45. A/an ___ is a unitized segment of an industrial wiring system in which
(a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 1 1/2 (d) as long s possible orderly shutdown is necessary to ensure safe operation.
40. A fixture wire used for controlling X-ray equipment shall have a (a) emergency standby electrical system
minimum conductor size of ___. (mm²) (b) selective load pick-up electrical system
(c) critical branch electrical system
(a) #20 (0.50) (b) #18 (0.75) (c) #12 (3.5) (d) #8 (8.0) (d) integrated electrical system
41. The walls and roofs of transformer vaults shall be constructed of 46. Where the maximum branch circuit short circuit and ground fault
materials that have adequate structural strength for the conditions with a protective device ratings are shown in the ___ overload relay table for use
minimum fire resistance of 3 hours unless protected by automatic with a motor controller or are otherwise marked on the equipment, they
sprinklers. A typical 3 hours construction is ___. shall not b exceeded even if higher values are allowed.
(a) reinforced concrete 6 inches (150mm) thick (a) UL (b) manufacturer’s (c) standard (d) Code
(b) reinforced concrete 4 inches (100mm) thick
(c) reinforced concrete 3 inches (76mm) thick 47. The maximum height for the coupling means to an indoor electric
(d) studs and wall board construction vehicle charging station is ___ feet. (mm)
42. An assembly that has concealed parts from process of manufacturing, (a) 4 (1200) (b) 4 1/2 (1400) (c) 8 (2400) (d) 10 (3000)
and cannot be inspected before being installed at a building site without
disassembly, damage, or destruction, is a definition of ___. 48. On a delta connected 3ø, 4-wire system the phase arrangement for the
busbar for the highest voltage to ground is ___ phase.
(a) enclosed (b) guarded
(c) closed construction (d) inaccessible (a) neutral (b) C (c) A (d) B
43. Taps to individual motors on an irrigation machine branch circuit 49. Free standing office partitions are permitted to have outlets supplied by
supplying three 2 hp motors, 3ø, 460v, shall have a minimum size of at least a single flexible cord as long as ___.
___ copper.
*(refer for Tables for F.L.A of motors) (a) extra hard usage type are used
(b) #12 (3.5mm²) or larger conductors are used with an insulating
(a) #8 (8.0) (b) #10 (5.5) (c) #12 (3.5) (d) #14 (2.0) equipment grounding conductor
(c) the cord does not exceed 2’ in length
44. A/an ___ is a jack or terminal bus that serves as the collection point for (d) all of these
redundant grounding electric appliances serving a patient vicinity or for
grounding other items in order to eliminate electromagnetic interference 50. ___ shall be placed in all service entrance motor control centers to
problem. isolate service busbars and terminal from the remainder of the motor
control center.
(a) hazard current (b) exposed conductive surface
(a) Barriers (b) Shunt trips (c) In line fuses (d) HACR breaker (c) General purpose (d) Flush mounted
51. Roof mounted photovoltaic arrays located on dwellings shall be 57. Auxiliary gutters shall be permitted to supplement wiring spaces at
provided with ___ to reduce fire hazard. meter centers, distribution centers, switchboards, and similar points of
wiring systems and may be enclose ___.
(a) ground fault (b) automatic extinguishing system
(c) alarms (d) smoke detectors I. switches II. overcurrent device III. conductors IV. busbars
52. In a motion picture studio, the voltage drop on a branch circuit supplied (a) I & II only (b) I & II only (c) I & III only (d) III & IV only
by a 120v single phase 3 wire system with 60 volts on each of two under
grounded conductors to a grounded neutral conductor, that is used for the 58. For over 600v busways having sections located both inside and outside
purpose of reducing objectionable noise in audio/video production shall not of buildings shall have a ___ at the building wall.
exceed ___ percent.
(a) vapor seal (b) fire barrier (c) condulet (d) ventilated enclosure
(a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 1.8 (d) 1.5
59. For signaling circuits not exceeding 24 volts, the current required shall
53. If a ___ serves as a disconnecting means for a permanently connected not exceed ___ ampere where protected by an overcurrent device or an
motor-driven appliance of 1/8 horsepower or more, it shall be located inherently limited power source.
within sight from the motor controller.
(a) 1 (b) 4 (c) 6 (d) 10
I. circuit breaker II. switch
60. Where coaxial cable is directly buried for a community antenna
(a) I only (b) II only (c) either I or II (d) neither I or II television system, the cable shall be separated at least ___ (mm) inches
from conductors of any light or power or Class I circuit.
54. Cable bus shall be securely supported at intervals not exceeding ___
feet. (mm) (a) 2 (50) (b) 6 (150) (c) 12 (300) (d) 24 (600)
(a) 6 (1800) (b) 10 (3000) (c) 12 (3600) (d) 18 (5500) 61. Where a transformer vault is constructed with other voltage below it,
the floor shall have a minimum fire resistance of ___ hours.
55.The allowable ampacity of a listed extra-hard usage #14 (2.0) cord with a
temperature rating of 90°C (194°F) is ___ amperes used for boarder lights (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 1 1/2
and based on a ambient temperature of 30°C, 86°F and the cable is not in
direct contact with equipment containing heat-producing elements. 62. Fire alarm systems include ___.
(a) 14 (b) 25 (c) 28 (d) 20 I. sprinkler water flow II. alarm notification III. guard’s tour
56. Electrical equipment enclosures shall be permitted where a natural draft (a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I, II, and III
ventilation system prevents the accumulation of gases in cell lines.
63. A park trailer is intended to be for ___.
(a) Rear accessible (b) isolating type
I. seasonal use II. a temporary office III. a permanent dwelling (a) # 18 (0.75) (b) #16 (1.25) (c) #20 (0.50) (d) #24
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II, or III 70. Bridge wire contact conductors for cranes shall be kept at least 2 1/2
inches apart, and where the span exceeds ___ feet, insolating saddles shall
64. ___ are typically used as enclosures for splicing or terminating be placed at intervals not exceeding ___ feet.
telephone cables.
(a) 50-80 (15-25) (b) 60-80 (18-25)
I. Splice case II. terminal boxes III. Octagonal boxes (c) 80-60 (25-18) (d) 80-50 (25-15)
(a) I only (b) II and III only (c) I and II only (d) none of these
65. The operating grounding conductor for amateur transmitting stations

shall not be less than # ___ copper.
(a) 18 (0.75) (b) 16 (1.25) (c) 14 (2.0) (d) 10 (5.5)
66. The terminal block for termination of flat cable assembles shall have
distinctive and durable marking for color or word coding. The grounded
conductor section shall have a white marking or other suitable designation.
The next adjacent section of the terminal block shall have a ___ marking.
(a) black (b) blue(c) red (d) green
67. An electrical contractor has received the plans and specification for a
skating rink. The National Electrical Code rules governing this occupancy are
in Article ___.
(a) 518 (b) 520 (c) 710 (d) 820
68. In a swimming pool, electric equipment that depends on submersion for

safe operation shall be protected against overheating by a/an ___.
(a) toggle switch (b) thermal overload

(c) in line fuse (d) low water cut off
69. Direct current or low frequency AC shall be permitted in the control

portion of the heating equipment. Electronic circuit utilizing solid state
devices and tubes shall be permitted printed circuits or wires smaller than
___.
ANSWERS MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #1
36. (a) 25 amps 50a x 50% = 25a 517-73a
1. (d) motor O.L 430-124 37. (c) means provided 620-91a
2. (c) 23 amps T. 402-5 38. (b) 2” 520-47
3. (a) 120 watts 426-20a 39. (c) 1 1/2 hours 517-50c2
4. (b) 20 amps 520-9 40. (b) #18 660-9
5. (c) I & II 470-18b 41. (a) reinforced 6” thick 450-42 FPN2
6. (b) approved 426-21a 42. (c) closed construction 545-3
7. (c) 2” 501-6b1 43. (d) #14 copper 675-10a3
9. (a) 150% (430-6c) 44. (d) patient grd. Point 517-3 DEF
8. (d) limiting means 422-47b 45. (d) integrated system 685-1
10. (a) two branch circuits 517-18a 46. (b) manufacturer’s 430-52c2
11. (c) 13.6a T.430-147 47. (a) 4’ 625-29b
12. (c) #8 insolated 680-23b 48. (d) B phase 384-3f
13. (c) adequate 459-9 49. (d) all of these 605-8a
14. (c) 1 1/2 hours 517-45c2 50. (a) barriers 430-97a
15. (a) capacitor 455-2 DEF 51. (a) ground fault protection 690-5
16. (d) 36 1/2’ 552-44b 52. (d) 1.5% 530-71d
17. (a) one duplex 620-23c 53. (c) either I or II 422-35
18. (d) 50 volts 460-28a 54. (c) 12’ 365-6a
19. (d) all of these 455-8b 55. (c) 28 amps T.520-44
20. (b) 25’ 625-17 56. (c) general purpose 668-40
21. (c) organic 500-5f 57. (d) III & IV 374-1
22. (c) 13 receptacles 605-8c 58. (a) vapor seal 364-25
23. (c) portable 501-11 ex. 59. (a) one ampere 780-5
24. (c) 6” 426-23a 60. (c) 12” 820-11b
25. (c) #14- #2 336 -30b 61. (b) 3 hours 450-42
26. (b) exposed indoor 343-1 62. (d) I, II & III 760-1 FPN1
27. (b) I,II,III & IV 501-3b6 63. (a) I only 552-4
28. (d) 20’ 514-5c 64. (c) I & II only 800-50 FPN1
29. (c) adjustable 430-52c3 65. (c) #14 copper 810-58c
30. (b) ungrounded 305-4d 66. (a) black 363-20
31. (c) dusttigth 503-3a1 67. (a) Article 518 518-2
32. (c) III only 680-41d ex. 68. (d) low water cut off 680-51d
33. (c) 8’ 517-63c1 69. (a) #18 665-28
34. (b) two crossing 328-17 70. (d) 80’-50’ 610-21d
35. (a) I only 110-14c
MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #2 Two Hour Time Limit
1. The various components required for a complete induction heating

equipment installation shall be connected by properly protected _____. 6. In a park trailer, lighting switches shall be rated not less than ___ amperes
120/125 volts and in no less than the connected load.
I. coaxial cable II. busbar III. multiconductor cable
(a) 10 (b) 15 (c) 20 (d) 25
(a) I only (b) II only (c) II or II only (d) I, II, or II
7. A Class 1 power-limited circuit shall be supplied from a source having a
2. Conductors installed for interior wiring of a recreational vehicle shall have rated output of not more than 30 volts and ___ volt amperes.
a minimum insulation rating of 90°C (194°F) and engine compartment wiring
shall have an insulation rating of ___. (a) 1000 (b) 1200 (c) 1500 (d) 2000
(a) 250°C (482°F) (b) 150°C (302°F) (c) 125°C (302°F) (d) 90°C (194°F) 8. Transformers insulated with listed flammable liquids having a fire point of
not less than 300°C shall be permitted to be installed in Type I or Type II
3. Coaxial cables for a fire alarm system shall be permitted to have copper building if the transformer rated ___ volts or less.
covered steel center conductors with a minimum of 30 percent copper and
shall be listed as Type ___. (a) 600 (b) 7200 (c) 35,000 (d) 69,000
I. FPL II. FPLR III. FPLS IV. FPLP 9. ___ of fuses and circuit breakers for emergency circuit overcurrent
protection, will ensure selective clearing of fault currents, and increase
(a) I and II only (b) II or II only (c) I, II, or IV only (d) I, II, III, or IV overall reliability of the system.
4. Remote control circuits for safety control equipment shall be classified as (a) Frequent interchange (b) GFCI protection
___ if the failure of the equipment to operate introduces a direct fire or life (c) Manual operation (d) Coordination
hazard.
10. Insulation of conductors intended for use in the secondary circuit of
(a) Class 1 (b) Class 2 (c) Class 3 (d) none of these electric welders shall be ___.
5. In fixed electrostatic spray zones, signs shall be conspicuously posted to I. flame retardant II. sislicone III. TBS IV. TFE
___.
(a) I only (b) I & II only (c) II & III only (d) I & IV only
I. restrict access to qualified personnel only
II. identify emergency exit routes 11. When installing X-ray equipment connected to 120 volt branch circuit, a
III. designate the zone as dangerous with regard to fire and accident grounding type attachment plug cap and receptacle of proper rating shall be
IV. identify the grounding requirements for all electrically conductive permitted to serve as a disconnecting means if the branch circuit is rated
objects in a spray area ___ amperes or less.
(a) I only (b) I and II only (c) I, III, and IV only (d) I, II, III, and IV only (a) 15 (b) 20 (c) 30 (d) 50
I. switch II. circuit breaker III. bypass isolation switch
12. A subsystem of the emergency system consisting of feeders and branch
circuits, meeting the requirement of article 700 and intended to provide (a) I & II only (b) II & II only (c) II only (d) I, II, or III
adequate power needs to ensure safety to patients and personnel, and
which are automatically connected to alternate power sources during 18. Open runs of braid-covered insulated conductors used for over 600 volts
interruption of the normal power source is the ___. shall have a flame retardant saturant applied to the braid covering after
installation unless this protectant is factory installed. This treated braid
(a) essential system (b) critical branch covering shall be stripped back a safe distance at conductor terminals, a
(c) life safety branch (d) line isolation monitor distance of not less than ___ (mm) for each kilovolt of the conductor to
ground voltage of the circuit.
13. A dry cell battery shall be considered an inherently limited ___ power
source, provided the voltage is 30 volts or less and the capacity is equal to (a) 1” (25) (b) 2” (50) (c) 3” (75) (d) 6” (150)
or less than that available from series connected No. 6 carbon zinc cells.
19. An AC adjustable voltage motor that does have not the maximum
(a) Class 1 (b) Class 2 (c) Class 3 (d) none of these operating current on the nameplate shall have the ampacity of the branch
circuit conductors based on __ of the values given in tables 430-149 and
14. Where stage smoke ventilators are released by an electrical device, the 430-150.
circuit operating the device shall be ___ and shall be controlled by at least
two external operable switches. (a) 80% (b) 100% (c) 125% (d) 150%
(a) a pressure switch (b) a limit switch 20. Individual office partitions of the freestanding type or groups of
(c) normally closed (d) normally open individual partitions that are electrically connected, mechanically
contiguous, and do not exceed ___ feet when assembled, shall be permitted
15. A fire alarm circuit that is powered by an output voltage of not more to be connected by a single flexible cord and plug.
than 600 volts is defined as a __ fire alarm circuit.
(a) 10 (3000) (b) 15 (4600) (c) 24 (7300) (d) 30 (9000)
(a) NPLFA (b) PLFA (c) FPLP (d) FPLF
21. Coaxial table shall be permitted to deliver low energy power to
16. Premise power distribution systems jointly controlled by a signaling equipment directly associated with radio frequency distribution system if
between the energy controlling equipment and utilization equipment is a the voltage is not over ___ volts and if the current supply is from a
___ system. transformer or other device having energy limiting characteristics.
(a) remote control, signaling, and power limited circuit (a) 24 (b) 30 (c) 60 (d) 70.7
(b) fire alarm
(c) communication circuit 22. An interruption of a circuit, even circuits as low as ___ volts, either by
(d) closed loop and programmed power distribution any switch, or loose or defective connections anywhere in the circuit, may
produce a spark sufficient to ignite flammable anesthetic agents.
17. To interrupt current over 1200 amperes at 20 volts, over 600 amperes at (a) 10 (b) 12 (c) 24 (d) 30
251 to 600 volts, a ___ of special design listed for such purpose shall be
used.
23. Portable switch board and portable power distribution equipment in an 28. A ___ arranged to be locked in the open position shall be provided in the
exhibition hall shall ___. leads from the runway contact conductors or other power supply on all
cranes and monorail hoist.
I. be supplied only from listed power outlets of sufficient voltage and
ampere rating I. mushroom head push button II. motor circuit switch III. circuit breaker
II. be protected by over current devices accessible to the general public
III. be provided with provisions for connection of an equipment grounding (a) I or II only (b) II only (c) II or III only (d) I, II, or III
conductor
29. Conductors that supply one or more welders shall be protected by an
(a) I only (b) I and II only (c) I and III only (d) I, II, and III overcurrent device rated or set at not more than ___ of the conductor
rating.
24. For the purpose of this Code and unless otherwise indicated, the term
“mobile home” includes ___. (a) 80% (b) 125% (c) 150% (d) 300%
I. park trailers II. travel trailers 30. For small motor compressors not having the locked rotor current
III. recreational vehicle IV. Manufactured homes marked on the nameplate, or for small motors not covered by the FLC
tables, the locked rotor current shall be assumed to be ___ times the rated
(a) I only (b) II and III only (c) IV only (d) I and IV only load current.
25. Branch circuits for heating and air conditioning equipment located on (a) 1 1/2 (b) 1 3/4 (c) 2 1/2 (d) 6
the elevator car shall not have a circuit voltage in excess of ___ volts.
31. A bonding jumper not smaller than ___ (mm²) copper or equivalent shall
(a) 120 (b) 240 (c) 480 (d) 600 be connected between the antenna systems grounding electrode and the
power grounding electrode system at the building or structure served
26. Supply current conductors to a fire pump shall ___. where separate electrodes are used.
I. be physically routed outside the building (a) #12 (3.5) (b) #10 (5.5) (c) #8 (8.0) (d) #6 (14)
II. be routed through the building where installed under or enclosed within
1” (25mm) of concrete 32. Size #18 or #16 fixture wires, and flexible cords shall be permitted for
III. be routed through the building where installed under or enclosed the control and operating circuits of X-ray and auxiliary equipment where
within 2” (50mm) of concrete protected by not larger than ___ ampere overcurrent devices.
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I or II only (d) I or III only (a) 6 (b) 15 (c) 20 (d) 30
27. Wall mounted remote control stations for remote control switches 33. All manual switches for controlling emergency lighting in a theater or
operating at ___ or less shall be permitted to be installed in any motion picture theater shall be located in ___.
anesthetizing location.
I. projection booth II. on the side of the stage or platform III. in the lobby
(a) 12 volts (b) 24 volts (c) 30 volts (d) 60 volts (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) II or II only
34. For a photovoltaic power source, one conductor of a 2 wire system rated physical limitation due to accident or illness, or mental limitations, such as
over ___ volts over and a neutral conductor of a 3 wire system shall be mental retardation/ development disability, mental illness or chemical
solidly grounded. dependency is a/an ___
(a) 50 (b) 60 (c) 90 (d) 100 (a) limited care facility (b) nursing home
(c) psychiatric hospital (d) ambulatory health care center
35. Where high speed keying circuits dependent on the effect of “oscillator
blocking” are employed, the peek radio frequency output voltage during the 41. Where single cable conductor cables in sizes #1/0 through 500 kcmil are
blocked portion of the cycle shall not exceed ___ volts in heating equipment installed continuously covered for more than 6 feet with unventilated
units employing radio frequency converters. covers, the ampacities shall not exceed ___ percent of the allowable
ampacities in Tables 310-17 and 310-19.
(a) 24 (b) 30 (c) 100 (d) 120
(a) 50 (b) 60 (c) 65 (d) 80
36. Sealed battery cells shall be equipped with a ___ or the battery cell shall
be designed to prevent scatter of cell parts of event in a cell explosion. 42. Flat cable assemblies may be installed ___
I. flame arrester II. pressure release vent I. for small power loads outdoors, not subject to physical damage.
II. As tap devices for lighting and small appliances
(a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) none of these III. For small power loads in hoistways
37. A transformer vault ventilated by a natural circulation of air to an (a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I, II, and III
outdoor area shall have a ventilating opening not less than 1 sq. ft (0.1m²)
from any capacity under ___ kVA. 43. In panelboards, where close proximately of bare metal parts such as
*1900mm²/kVa busbars does not cause excessive heating, parts of the same polarity at
switches, enclosed fuses, etc., shall be permitted to ___.
(a) 25 (b) 50 (c) 75 (d) 150
(a) be placed in a minimum of 1/2” apart
38. When a cord and plug connection is provided for connecting lighting (b) be placed in a minimum of 3/4” apart
equipment for use with relocatable wired office partitions, the cord length (c) be placed in a minimum of 1 1/4” apart
shall not be longer than ___ feet. (d) be placed as closed together as convenience in handling will allow
(a) 3 (900) (b) 6 (1800) (c) 9 (2700) (d) 12 (3600) 44. All high voltage parts including X-ray tubes, shall be mounted within ___
enclosures.
39. Duty on wheelchair lift and stairway chair lift driving machine motors
shall be rated as ___. (a) metallic (b) non-metallic (c) grounded (d) ventilated
(a) continuous (b) intermittent(c) varying (d) short-time 45. It shall be permissible to use 3/8” (10mm) flexible metal conduit in
lengths not exceeding ___ feet for interconnection between paired fixture
40. A building or part thereof used on a 24 hour basis for the housing of four sections operating at 1000 volts or less.
or more persons who are incapable of self preservation because of age,
(a) 6 (1800) (b) 12 (3600) (c) 18 (5500) (d) 25 (7600) 50. A minimum of ___ percent of all recreational vehicle sites with electrical
supply shall be equipped with a 30 ampere 125 volt receptacle.
46. ___ is/are permitted to be installed for deck area heating at a swimming
pool. (a) 5 (b) 25 (c) 50 (d) 70
I. Radiant heaters that are installed more than 5 feet from the inside walls 51. Liquid tight flexible nonmetallic conduit and rigid nonmetallic conduit
of the pool shall be permitted to enclose the leads to the motor provided ___.
II. Unit heaters that are rigidly mounted and are installed more than 5 feet
from the inside walls of the pool I. the required equipment grounding conductor is connected to the motor
III. Radiant heating cables that are embedded in the concrete deck a II. the required equipment grounding conductor is connected to the
minimum of 2 inch in depth junction box to the motor
III. the leads are solid
(a) I only (b) I and II only (c) II and III only (d) I, II, or III IV. the leads are stranded and shall not be larger than #10
47. On AC Circuits, ___ shall be permitted to disconnect a motor rated 2 (a) I and II only (b) II and III only (c) I, II, and IV only (d)I,II, and III only
horsepower or less and 300 volts or less having a full load current rating not
more than 80 percent of the ampere rating of the switch. 52. A wire or auxiliary gutter installed in a theater shall not exceed ___.
(a) general use ac/dc snap switches (b) the branch I. 20 percent of the interior cross sectional area of the gutter or wireway
circuit over current device II. 40 percent of the interior cross sectional area of the gutter or wireway
(c) general use snap switch suitable only for ac (d) none of these III. Not more than 30 current carrying conductors at any cross section of
the gutter or wireway
48. In theaters and similar locations, ___ is/are permitted wiring method(s).
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and III only (d) I, II, and III
I. EMT II. NM Cable III. MI Cable IV. none metallic raceways
encased in 2” of concrete 53. Unattended self service gasoline stations shall have emergency controls
to shut off all power to dispensing equipment. These controls shall be
(a) I and II only (b) II and III only (c) III and IV only (d) I, II, and IV only located more than ___ feet from the dispensers.
49. Cabinets and cutout boxes that contain devices or apparatus connected (a) 20 – 100 (6-30m) (b) 20 – 50 (6-15m)
within the cabinet or box to more than ___ conductors, including those of (c) 10 – 100 (3-30m) (d) 10 – 50 (3-15m)
branch circuits, meter loops, feeder circuits, power circuits, and similar
circuits, but not including the supply circuit or continuation thereof, shall 54. When installing remote control signaling circuits, ___ shall not be
have back wiring spaces or one or more side wiring spaces, side gutters, or considered safety control equipment.
wiring compartments.
I. household heating and air conditioning equipment
(a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 21 (d) 30 II. water temperature regulator devices
III. room thermostats
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II, and III
55. A lighting fixture installed in or on the wall of a storable pool shall ___. 57. The protective grounding conductor for transmitting stations shall be as
large as the lead-in, but not smaller than #___copper.
I. have a transformer with a primary rating not over 150 volts
II. have an impact resistance polymeric lens, fixtures body, and (a) 16 (1.25) (b) 18 (0.75) (c) 12 (3.5) (d) 10 (5.5)
transformer enclosure
III. have a fixture lamp that operates at 120 volts or less 58. Direct current or low frequency ac shall be permitted in the control
portion of the heating equipment. This shall be limited to not over ___ volts.
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) II and III only
(a) 24 (b) 48 (c) 100 (d) 150
56. In close loop distribution systems, listed hybrid cable consisting of
power, communications, and signaling conductors shall be permitted under 59. Secondary circuits of current and potential instrument transformers
a common jacket. The signaling conductors shall be smaller than # ___ shall be grounded where the primary windings are connected to circuits of
copper. ___ volts or more to ground and, where on switchboards, shall be
grounded irrespective of voltage.
(a) 16 (1.25) (b) 18 (0.75) (c) 22 (d) 24 (0.20)
(a) 30 (b) 100 (c) 250 (d) 300
I. on electrical system that are not solidly grounded wye systems with
60. The demand factor to be applied in sizing the feeder that supplies power greater than 150 volts to ground.
to 7 elevators with a 50 percent duty cycle is ___ percent. II. on the load side of an essential electrical system transfer switch.
III. between on the site generating unit and the essential electrical system
(a) 125 (b) .82 (c) .79 (d) .77 transfer switch
61. Remote crane or hoist controls that may introduce hazardous electrical (a) I only (b) II only (c) II and III only (d) I, II, and III
conditions into the cell line working zone shall employ one or more
of the following systems. 63. A room air conditioner rated ___ shall not be cord and plug connected.
I. Isolated and undergrounded control circuit in accordance with section (a) over 240 volts (b) over 250 volts (c) over 3 hp (d) over 5
668-21 (a) hp
II. Nonconductive rope operator
III. Radio 64. The grounding electrode to which the portable or mobile system neutral
impedance is connected shall be isolated from and separated from the
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II, or III ground by at least ___ feet from any other system or equipment grounding
electrode.
62. In health care facilities, where ground fault protection is provided for
operation of the service disconnecting means or feeder disconnecting (a) 6 (1800) (b) 10 (3000) (c) 12 (3600) (d) 20 (6000)
means, an additional step of ground fault protection shall be provided in the
next level of feeders disconnecting means downstream toward the load.
The additional level of ground fault protection shall not be installed ___.
65. When installing open wiring on insulators in a dry location, conductors an electric vehicle. A 15 amp, 120 volt single phase charging space will
shall be permitted to be separately enclose in flexible nonmetallic tubing. require ___ CFM.
The tubing shall be in continuous length not exceeding ___ feet and secured
to the surface by straps at intervals not exceeding 4 1/2 feet (1400mm) (a) 24 (b) 37 (c) 49 (d) 64
(a) 6 (1800) (b) 10 (3000) (c) 15 (4500) (d) 50 (15,500)
66. Communication wires and cables shall be separated at least ___ from
conductors of any electric light or power circuits, Class 1, on non power-
limited fire alarm circuits, or medium power network powered broadband
communications circuits.
(a) 0” (b) 2” (c) 4” (d) 6”
67. The rated ampacity of conductors of overcurrent devices of a feeder for

two or more branch circuits supplying X-ray units shall not be less than 100
percent of the momentary demand rating of the two largest X-ray apparatus
plus ___ percent of the momentary ratings of other X-ray apparatus.
(a) 20 (b) 50 (c) 80 (d) 90
68. The equivalent continuous current rating for the selection of branch
circuit conductors and branch circuit devices for a center pivot irrigation
machine shall be equal to 125 percent of the motor nameplate full load
current rating of the largest motor plus ___ of the sum of the motor
nameplate full load current ratings of all remaining motors.
(a) 60% (b) 75% (c) 80% (d) 100%
69. The supply to a portable switchboard shall be by means of listed extra-

hard usage cord or cable. Where connectors are used in the supply
conductors, there shall be a maximum number of ___ interconnection
(mated connector pairs) where the total length from supply to switchboard
does not exceed 100 feet.
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 6
70. Indoor electric vehicle charging stations shall be provided the minimum
ventilation in cubic per minute, for each parking space equipped to charge
36. (b) II only 480-9b
1. (d) I, II or III 665-44b 37. (b) 50 kva 450-45c
2. (c) 125°C 551-10b5 38. (c) 9’ 605-5b
3. (c) I, II or IV 760-71h 39. (b) intermittent 620-61b4
4. (a) Class I 725-8a 40. (a) limited care facility 517-3 DEF
5. (c) I, III & IV 516-4h 1, 2, 3 41. (b) 60% 318-11b2
6. (a) 10 amps 552-52a 42. (b) II only 363-3
7. (a) 1000va 725-21a 43. (d) close together 384-36
8. (c) 35,000v 450-23a1 44. (c) grounded 660-47
9. (d) Coordination 700-25 FPN 45. (d) 25’ 410-77c
10. (a) I only 630-41 46. (b) 680-27c
11. (c) 30 amps 660-5 47. (c) suitable for ac 430-109c2
12. (c) life safety branch 517-3 DEF 48. (d) I, III & IV 520-5
13. (b) Class 2 725-41a5 49. (a) 8 conductors 373-11c
14. (c) normally closed 520-49 50. (d) 70% 551-71
15. (a) NPLFA 760-2 51. (c) I, II and IV 430-145b
16. (d) closed loop 780-1 52. (a) I only 520-6
17. (a) I & II only 380-13b 53. (a) 20’ – 100’ 514-5c
18. (a) 1” 300-39 54. (d) I, II & III 725-8a
19. (d) 150% 430-6c 55. (c) I & II only 680-32
20. (d) 30’ 605-8 56. (d) #24 copper 780-6a
21. (c) 60 volts 820-4 57. (d) #10 copper 810-58b
22. (a) 10 volts 517-64f FPN 58. (d) 150 volts 665-28
23. (c) I & III only 518-5 59. (d) 300 volts 250-170
24. (c) IV only 550-2 60. (d) 77% Table 620-14
25. (d) 600 volts 620-3c 61. (d) I, II or III 668-32b
26. (d) I or III only 695-6a,b 62. (d) I, II & III 517-17a
27. (b) 24 volts 517-63d 63. (b) over 250 volts 440-60
28. (c) II or III only 610-32 64. (d) 20’ 250-188e
29. (d) 300% 630-32b 65. (c) 15’ 320-10
30. (d) 6 times 440-12c 66. (b) 2” 800-52
31. (d) #6 copper 820-40d 67. (a) 20% 660-6b
32. (c) 20 ampere 660-9 68. (a) 60% 675-22a
33. (c) III only 700-21 69. (b) 3 interconnections 520-53j
34. (a) 50 volts 690-41 70. (b) 37 CFM Table 625-29d
35. (c) 100 volts 665-67
MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #3 Two Hour Time Limit 7. The area of square inches for a #6 bare conductor is ___.
*( Table 8 Chapter 9)
1. Expose live parts within porcelain fixture shall be suitable recessed and so (a) 0.017 (b) 0.027 (c) 0.207 (d) 0.184
located as to make it improbable that wires will come in contact with them.
There shall be a spacing of at least ___ between live parts and the mounting 8. Which of the following is not a standard size fuse?
plain of the fixture.
(a) 110 amp (b) 125 amp (c) 75 amp (d) 250 amp
(a) 1/4”(7mm) (b) 1/8” (3.5mm) (c) 1/2” (13mm) (d) 3/4” (19mm)
9. Which of the following is NOT considered an electric vehicle by the code?
2. All conduit referred to herein shall be threaded with a/an___ standard
conduit cutting die that provides 3/4 taper per foot. (a) industrial fork lift (b) vans (c) busses (d) trucks
(a) rigid (b) NTP (c) metal (d) American 10. The N.E.C. covers___.
3. Outlets for specific appliances such as laundry equipment shall be within I. gas welders II. DC rectifier arc welders
___ feet (mm) of the appliance. III. motor-generator arc welders IV. Resistance welders
(a) 4 (1200) (b) 6 (1800) (c) 8 (2400) (d) 10 (3000) (a) I and IV only (b) I, II and III only
(c) II, III and IV only (d) I, II, III and IV
4. An enclosure designed either for surface of flush mounting and provided
with a frame, mat, or trim in which a swinging door or doors are or maybe 11. Type FCC cable wiring system is designed for installation under___.
hung is a ___.
(a) tile (b) carpet (c) carpet squares (d) concrete
(a) panelboard (b) switchboard (c) wireway (d) cabinet
12. Service cables mounted in contact with a building shall be supported at
intervals not exceeding___.
5. Grounding of a metal raceway used to protect Romex is required if the
raceway is ___ feet (mm) or over within reach of ground or grounded metal. (a) 10 (b) 6 (c) 2 1/2 (d) 4 1/2
(a) 6 (1800) (b) 8 (2400) (c) 10 (3000) (d) 25 (7600) 13. Multispeed motors shall be marked with the code letter designating the
locked-rotor kva horsepower for the highest speed at which the motor ___.
6. To prevent the entrance of moisture, service-entrance conductors shall
be connected to the service drop conductors___. (a) can be stalled (b) can be started
(c) needs to be rated (d) can run safety
I. below the level of the termination of the service-entrance cable sheath
II. below the level of the service head
(a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
14. Soft-drawn or medium-drawn copper, lead in conductors for receiving 21. The temperature limitation of MI cable is based on the ___.
antenna systems shall be permitted where the maximum span between
points of support is less than ___ feet. (a) ambient temperature (b) conductor insulation
(c) insulating materials used in the end seal (d) none of these
(a) 35 (11m) (b) 30 (9m) (c) 20 (6m) (d) 10 (3m)
22. Over current device shall not be located in the vicinity of easily ignitable
15. Non-heating leads of heating cables operating in 240 volts systems, shall material such as in ____.
have a ___ color.
(a) bedrooms (b) cloths closets (c) kitchens (d) garages
(a) red (b) blue (c) yellow (d) brown
23. A new building will have two service heads serviced by one service drop.
16. Wading pools are those that are constructed on or above the ground What is the maximum distance apart that the Code permits these heads to
and are capable of holding water to maximum depth of ___. be located?
(a) 18” (460) (b) 30” (760) (c) 42” (1000) (d) 4’ (1200) (a) 36” (900mm)
(b) 48” (1200mm)
17. Branch circuit conductors within 3” of a ballast, within the ballast (c) 6 feet (1800mm)
compartment shall be recognized for use at temperatures not lower than 90 (d) there is no maximum distance as long as the service entrance
degrees C, such as insulation types ___. conductors are long enough to reach the service drop conductors
I. THHN II. THW III. TW IV. FEP 24. Liquid tight flexible metal conduit is shipped in what sizes minimum and
maximum?
(a) I only (b) I and IV only (c) I, II and IV (d) I, II, III and IV
(a) 1/2” to 4” (10-100mm) (b) 1/2” to 6” (10-150mm)
18. Amusement rides shall be maintained not less than ___ feet in any (c) 3/4” to 5” (19-125mm) (d) 1/2” to 2” (10-50mm)
direction from overhead conductors operating at 600 volts or less, except
for the supply conductors to the ride. 25. The rated primary current of an electric resistance welder is ___.
(a) 8 (2400) (b) 10 (3000) (c) 12 (3600) (d) 15 (4,500) I. 2.8 times the primary current divided by the duty cycle
II. determined by the percentage of time during which the welder is
19. Flexible cord shall be considered as protected by a 20 amp branch circuit loaded
over current device if the cord is ___. III. the rated kva multiplied by 1000 and divided by the rated primary
voltage, using values given on the nameplate
(a) not less than 6’ in length (b) #20 or larger IV. the current drawn from the supply circuit during each welder operation
(c) #18 or larger (d) #16 or larger at the particular heat tap and control setting used
20. Infrared lamps for industrial heating of appliances shall have overcurrent (a) I and III only (b) II and IV only (c) I, II and III (d) I, II, III and IV
protection not exceeding ___ amps.
(a) 30 (b) 40 (c) 50 (d) 60

26. Renewable type contacts shall be provided on all knife switches rated 33. Aluminum grounding conductors shall not be used where ___.
600 volts designed for use in breaking current over ___ amperes.
I. within 18” of earth
(a) 50 (b) 100 (c) 150 (d) 200 II. subject to corrosive conditions
III. in direct contact with masonry
27. Voltage shall not exceed 600 volts between conductors on branch
circuits supplying only ballasts for electric- (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III
discharge lamps in tunnels with a height of not less than ___ feet.
34. The heating of conductors depends on ___ values which, with generator
(a) 12 (3.6m) (b) 15 (4.6m) (c) 18 (5.5m) (d) 22 (6.7m) field control, are reflected by the nameplate current rating of the motor-
generator set driving motor rather than by the rating of the elevator motor,
28. 15 and 20 ampere receptacles located in pediatric areas shall be ___. which represents actual but short-time and intermittent F.L.C. values.
(a) tampered resistance (b) isolated (a) root-mean-square (b) voltage

(c) GFI (d) specification grade (c) ambient temperature (d) ozone
29. A nipple contains six #8 (8.0mm²) THW copper current-carrying 35. Each vented cell shall equipped with a ___ designed to prevent
conductors. The ampacity of each conductor would be ___ amperes. destruction of the cell.
(a) 24 (b) 50 (c) 35 (d) 40 (a) gas arrestor (b) electrolyte (c) flame arrestor (d) hydrometer
30. Type MTW insulation would be used for ___. 36. Only composition or metal-sheathed, porcelain, keyless lampholders
equipped with suitable means to guard lamps from physical damage and
(a) switch boards only (b) machine tool wiring from film and film scrap shall be used at ___ tables.
(c) feeders only (d) fixtures
I. cutting II. viewing III. patching
31. Which of the following would not be approved in all Class II locations?
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III
(a) flexible connections (b) threaded bosses
(c) dust tight boxes (d) EMT 37. Parking garages used for parking or storage and where no repair work is
done, open flame, welding, or the used of volatile flammable liquids are
32. Emergency lighting, emergency power or both, in a building or group of ___.
building will be available within the time required for the application, but
not to exceed one of the following: (a) Class I (b) Class II (c) Class III (d) not classified
(a) 5 seconds (b) 10 seconds (c) 30 seconds (d) 60 seconds 38. The maximum weight of a light fixture that may be mounted on a screw
shell of a brass socket is ___ pounds.
(a) 2 (1kg) (b) 6 (3kg) (c) 8 (4kg) (d) 10 (5kg)

39. The basic photovoltaic device which generates electricity when exposed 45. Open conductors run individually as service drops shall be ___.
to light is a ___.
I. insulated II. bare III. covered
(a) battery (b) diode (c) solar cell (d) mandrel
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) either I or III
40. The National Electrical Code scope includes ___.
46. In patient care areas of a hospital, the equipment grounding terminal
(a) conductors and equipment on certain public or private premises bars of the normal and essential electrical system panelboard shall be
(b) conductors on all buildings or premises where electrical power is bonded together with an insulated continuous copper conductor not
employed smaller than ___.
(c) conductors and equipment on all buildings, premises and conveyances
where electrical power is employed (a) #8 (8.0mm²) (b) #6 (14mm²) (c) #10 (5.5mm²) (d) #12 (3.5mm²)
(d) conductors and equipment wherever and whenever electricity is
employed 47. The radius of a 2” conduit containing conductors without lead sheath
shall not be less t
41. Bare conductors on 30 volt lighting system shall not be installed less
than ___ feet above the finished floor, unless listed for a lower height. (a) 12 (b) 31 (c) 21 (d) 36
(a) 7 (2100) (b) 8 (2400) (c) 9 (2700) (d) 10 (3000) 48. All heating cables, the splice between the heating cable and nonheating
leads, and ___ minimum (mm) of the nonheating lead at the splice shall be
42. For a closet that permits access to both sides of a hanging rod, the embedded in plaster or dry board in the same manner as the heating cable.
storage space shall include the volume bellow the highest rod extending ___
(mm) on either side of the rod on a plne horizontal to the floor extending (a) 3” b (75) (b) 6” (150) (c) 8” (200) (d) 12” (300)
the entire length of the rod.
49. FCC cable connections shall use connectors identified for their use, such
(a) 6” (150) (b) 8” (200) (c) 12” (300) (d) 15” (400) that ___ against dampness and liquid spillage are provided.
43. Open conductors on insulators must be covered when they are within I. sealing II. insulation III. electrical continuity
___ feet (mm) of a building.
(a) 10 (3000) (b) 12 (3600) (c) 15 (4600) (d) 25 (7600)
50. The circuit supplying an auto transformer-type dimmer installed in
44. Flexible cords shall be connected to devices and to fittings that tension theaters and similar places shall not exceed how many volts between
will not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws. This shall be conductors?
accomplished by ___. *(250 volts PEC 2009 (5.2.0.2.5c)
(a) a knot in the cord (b) winding with tape (a) 480 volts (b) 277 volts (c) 240 volts (d) 150 volts
(c) a special fitting (d) all of these
51. For swimming pool water heaters rated at more than ___ amperes that 58. The Code requires all conductors carrying AC current installed in metal
have specific instructions regarding bonding and grounding, only those parts raceways to be grouped together because ___.
designated to be bonded shall be bonded, and only those parts designated
to be grounded shall be grounded. (a) it’s cheaper (b) it’s easier to test
(c) it’s easier to maintain (d) of inductive current
(a) 50 (b) 40 (c) 30 (d) 20
59. Flexible cord to portable electrically heated appliances rated at more
52. All fixed wiring above Class I locations in a repair garage shall be in ___. than ___ watts shall be approved for heating cords.
I. flexible nonmetallic conduit II. rigid nonmetallic conduit III. TC cable (a) 50 (b) 100 (c) 300 (d) 500
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I, II and III 60. Electrical equipment provided with ventilating openings shall be
installed so that walls or other obstructions do not prevent the ___ of air
53. It shall be permissible to extend ___ of surface metal raceways through through the equipment.
dry walls, dry partitions, and dry floors.
(a) movement (b) release (c) free circulation (d) none of these
(a) 2 feet (b) 3 feet (c) 6 feet (d) unbroken lengths
61. A motor control circuit ___.
54. A two pole circuit breaker that may be used for protecting a 3 phase
corner grounded delta circuit shall be marked ___. I. carries electric signals to the controller, and carries the main power
II. does not carry electric signals to the controller, but carries the main
(a) 1ø 120/240v (b) 1ø - 3ø (c) 1ø/2ø/3ø (d) 480Y/277v power
III. carries electric signals to the controller, but does not carry main power
55. Compliance with the provisions of the Code will result in ___.
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) none of these
(a) good electrical service (b) an efficient system
(c) freedom from hazard (d) all of these 62. What is the maximum length of an unprotected feeder tap conductor?
56. In general, busways shall be supported at intervals of ___ feet. (a) 10 feet (3m) (b) 25 feet (7.6m) (c) 50 feet (15m) (d) 100 feet (30m)
(a) 3 (900) (b) 5 (150) (c) 6 (1800) (d) 10 (3000) 63. Electric ranges and clothes dryers used in mobile homes shall be ___.
57. All bonded parts of a pool shall be connected to a common bonding grid (a) installed with the equipment enclosure underground
with a ___ conductor. (b) installed in the same manner as a dwelling unti
(c) installed with a grounding conductor run in parallel with the neutral
I. #8 stranded II. #6 solid aluminum III. #8 solid copper (d) installed with the grounded circuit conductor insulated from the
grounding conductor and equipment enclosures
(a)I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I or III
64. What is the volt-amp input of a fully loaded 110 hp 208v, three phase
motor?
(a) 5824va (b) 6404va (c) 10,087va (d) 11,096va 68. The maximum operating temperatures of rubber-covered, type RFH-1
heat resistant fixture wire is ___ degrees F.
65. Non-insulated busbars will have a minimum space of ___ inches
between the bottom of enclosure and busbar. (a) 124 (51°C) (b) 167 (75°C) (c) 195 (90.5°C) (d) 224 (106.67°C)
(a) 6 ( (b) 8 (c) 10 (d) 12 69. Essential electrical system for hospital shall be comprised of two
separate systems. These two systems shall be the ___.
66. Wet-niche lighting fixtures shall be connected to an equipment
grounding conductor not smaller than ___. I. equipment system II. low voltage III. emergency system
*(P.E.C 2009 1.25mm²)
(a) I and II only (b) II and III only (c) I and III only (d) none of these
(a) #10 (5.5) (b) #6 (14) (c) #8 (8.0) (d) #12 (3.5)
70. Instrument pilot lights and potential current transformers shall be
67. The minimum insulation level for neutral conductors of solidly grounded protected by O.C.P. of amps or less.
systems shall be ___ volts.
(a) 15 (b) 20 (c) 30 (d) 50
(a) 600 (b) 1000 (c) 1500 (d) 2100
1. (c) 1/2” 410-46 36. (d) I, II & III 530-41

2. (b) NPT 500-3d 37. (d) not classified 511-2
3. (b) 6’ 210-50c 38. (b) 6 pounds 410-15a
4. (d) cabinet DEF 100 39. (c) solar cell 690-2 DEF
5. (d) 25’ 250-86 ex. 1 40. (a) 90-2a1
6. (c) both 230-54f 41. (a) 7’ 411-5c
7. (b) 0.027” Chapter 9 Table 8 42. (c) 12” 410-8a
8. (c) 75a 240-6 43. (a) a 10’ 225-4
9. (a) fork lift 625-2 44. (d) all 400-10 FPN
10. (c) II, III & IV 630 45. (d) either 230-22
11. (c) carpet squares 328-1 46. (c) #10 517-14
12. (c) 2 1/2’ 230-51a 47. (a) 12” T. 346-10
13. (b) started 430-7b1 48. (a) 3” 424-41d
14. (a) 35’ 810-11 ex. 49. (d) I, II, & III 511-6a
15. (a) red 424-35 50. (d) 150v 520-25c
16. (c) 42” 680-4 DEF 51. (a) 50 amps 680-22c
17. (c) I, II & IV T.310-13 410-31 52. (d) I, II & III 511-6a
18. (d) 15’ 525-12b 53. (d) unbroken lengths 352-5
19. (c) #18 or larger 240-4b1 54. (b) 1ø -3ø 240-85
20. (c) 50a 422-11c 55. (c) freedom from hazard
21. (c) end seal 310-15b7 56. (b) 5’ 364-5
22. (b) clothes closets 240-24d 57. (c) III only 430-71
23. (b) 48” 230-54 ex. = 2 x 24” = 48” 58. (d) inductive current 300-20a
24. (a) 1/2” to 4” 351-5a,b 59. (a) 50w 422-43a
25. (d) I, II, III & IV 630-31b FPN 60. (c) free circulation 110-13b
26. (d) 200a 380-16 61. (c) III only 430-71
27. (c) 18’ 210-6d1 62. (d) 100’ 240-21 (4)b
28. (a) tamper resistant 517-18c 63. (d) 550-11a1
29. (b) 50a 310-15b2 ex. 3 64. (d) 30.8a x 208v x 1.732 = 11,096
30. (b) MTW T. 310-13 65. (c) 10” T. 382-10
31. (d) EMT 502-4 66. (d) #12 680-25b1
32. (b) 10 seconds 700-12 67. (a) 600v 250-184a
33. (d) I, II & III 250-64a 68. (b) 167°F T. 402-3
34. (a) RMS 620-13 FPN 69. (c) I & III only 517-30b1
35. (c) flame arrestor 480-9a 70. (a) 15a 384-32

6. A unit or assembly of units or sections, and associated fittings, forming a
1. AC circuit of less than 50 volts shall be grounded under which of the rigid structural system used to securely fasten or support cables and
following? raceways is a ___.
I. Where installed as overhead conductors outside of buildings

II. Where supplied by transformers if the transformers supply system is (a) flat cable assembly (b) wireway (c) multioutlet assembly (d)
ungrounded cable tray system
III. Where supplied by transformers if the transformer supply system 7. ___ is the distance measured along the enclosure wall from the axis of
exceeds 150 volts to ground. the centerline of the terminal to a passing through the center of the
opening in the enclosure.
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II or III
(a) Offset (b) Radius (c) Center Point(d) none of these
2. Which of the following conditions must be met for vehicle mounted
generators used to supply electrical tools on a construction site? 8. Which of the following is permitted to support a lighting fixture weighing
over 50 pounds?
I. The frame of the generator is bonded to the vehicle frame.
II. The generator supplies cord and plug connected equipment thru (a) The screw shell of lampholder.
receptacles mounted on the vehicle or on the generator. (b) A box of fitting that is listed for the weight to be supported
(c) An outlet box.
(a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I or II (d) Fixture wires #14 and larger
3. Distribution systems for mobile home parks shall be ___. 9. Which of the following statements about junction boxes is/are true?
(a) 120/240v three-phase (b) 120/208v three-phase I. all shall have a cover II. all over 6’ in length shall have conductors cabled
(c) 120/240v single-phase (d) 120/230v single-phase or racked
4. Metal oxide surge arrester ratings are based on the magnitude and (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
duration of overvoltage at the arrester location as affected by ___.
10. Branch circuits in a recreational vehicle may be derived from
I. switching surges II. system grounding techniques III. phase-to-ground autotransformers if ___.
faults
I. the transformer is listed for vehicle use II. UL and CSA listed and
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III approved
5. ___ device providing equivalent overcurrent protection in closed-loop (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
power distribution system shall be permitted as a substitute for fuses or
circuit breakers. 11. All of the following about paralleling conductors are true except ___.
(a) Approved (b) Listed (c) Accessible (d) Automatic (a) must terminate in the same manner (b) must be same material
(c) must be same length (d) must be enclosed in the same raceway
(c) are not fire rated for 3 hours
12. MI cable, bends in the radius of the inner edge of any bend shall not be (d) are not ventilated
less than ___ times the external diameter of the metallic sheath for cable
not more than 3/4” in external diameter. 19. The supply cord conductors and internal wiring of portable high-
pressure spray washing machines shall have ___ protection for personnel.
(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 8
(a) thermal overloads (b) current limiting fuses
13. All of the following may be used on services of 2300/4600v. except ___. (c) factory installed GFCI (d) inverse-time breakers
(a) MI cable (b) MV cable (c) cable bus (d) busway 20.The bending radius for nonshielded cables operating at 4160v shall be
less than ___ times the diameter.
14. Nonpower-limited fire protective signaling circuits shall ___.
(a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 10 (d) 12
I. not be more than 600 volts
II. not exceed 7 amps overcurrent protection for #18 conductor 21. On a delta three-phase, 4-wire system, how many hot wires may use a
III. be permitted in same raceway whether AC or DC current common neutral?
(a) I only (b) I and II only (c) II only (d) I, II and III (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 6
15. Wire mesh or other conductive elements where provided in the 22. Fixed electric space heating equipment requiring supply conductors with
concrete floor of animal confinement areas to provide an equipotential over ___ insulation shall be clearly and permanently marked.
plane shall be bonded to the building grounding electrode system. The
grounding conductors shall be copper, insulated, covered or bare, not (a) 60° F (b) 75° C (c) 60° C (d) 90° C
smaller than # ___.
23. Totally enclosed motors of Type (2) or (3) shall have no external surface
(a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 with an operating temperature in degrees Celsius in excess of ___ of the
ignition temperature of the gas or vapor involved.
16. The provision of section 300-20 shall not apply to the installation of a
___ conductor in a ferromagnetic envelope (metal enclosure) (a) 100 % contained (b) 80% (c) 75% (d) none of these
(a) grounded (b) single (c) insulated (d) buried 24. Listed Christmas tree and decorative lighting outfit shall be permitted to
be smaller than ___.
17. A transformer vault ventilation opening shall be located ___ from doors,
windows, fire escapes, and combustible material. (a) #18 AWG (b) #20 AWG (c) #22 AWG (d)
#26 AWG
(a) 3 feet (b) 4 feet (c) 4 1/2 feet (d) as far away as possible
18. Concealed knob-and-tube wiring shall not be used in the hallow spaces 25. All boxes and enclosures for emergency circuits shall be marked so they
of walls , ceilings and attics, where such spaces ___. will be ___ as a component of an emergency circuit.
(a) exceeds 30 degrees C
(b) are insulated by loose or rolled insulated material
(a) readily identified (b) recognized (c) easily sighted (d)
classified (a) report (b) log (c) written record (d) chart
26. The rating of an adjustable trip circuit breaker having ___ means for 32. The service conductors shall be connected to th service disconnecting
adjusting the current setting (long-time pickup setting), not meeting the means by ___ or the approved means.
requirements of (c), shall be the maximum setting possible.
I. clamps II. pressure connectors
(a) external (b) an isolated (c) readily accessible
external (d) accessible (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
27. Each section, panel, or strip carrying a number of infrared of 33. Individual showcases, other than fixed, shall be permitted to be
lampholders shall be considered a (an) ___. connected by flexible cord to permanently installed receptacles. The
installation shall comply with which of the following?
(a) light fixture (b) appliance (c) receptacle (d) outlet
I. the wiring will not be exposed to mechanical damage
28. This type equipment shall carry a prominent, permanently installed II. attachments plugs shall be of a listed grounding type
warning regarding the necessity for this grounding feature. III. flexible cord shall be hard-service type
(a) Class I, Division I motor equipment (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III
(b) electrostatic equipment
(c) all service entrance equipment in excess of 1200 amps 34. The grounded conductor of a mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable
(d) Class II, Division I service equipment shall be identified at the time of installation by ___ marking at its
termination.
29. Only wiring methods consisting of ___ shall be installed in ducts or
plenums used for environmental air. (a) distinctive (b) neutral (c) solid(d) identified
I. EMT II. type NMC III. type MI IV. Flexible metallic 35. The prime mover of an emergency generator set ___.
tubing
I. must be provided with an automatic means for starting
(a) I and II only (b) I, II and III only (c) I, III and IV only (d) I, II, II II. must be provided with an automatic means for transferring supply fuel
and IV to another, where dual supplies are used.
30. It is desirable to limit the size of the isolation transformer to ___ kva or III. Must have an on-site fuel supply sufficient to operate the prime mover
less and to use conductor insulation with low leakage to meet impedance at full demand for 2 hours
requirements.
(a) 10 (b) 15 (c) 20 (d) 30
36. Where the service mast is used for the support of service drop
31. For emergency systems, the authority having jurisdiction shall conduct conductors, it shall be of adequate strength or be supported by ___.
or witness a test on the complete system upon installation and periodically (a) studs (b) braces or guys (c) rigid conduit(d) R.C beams
afterward. A ___ shall be kept of such tests.
37. For open conductors of not over 600 volts, clearance from ground shall
be ___ feet, above finished grade where the supply conductors have a 43. Where the enclosure requires a tool to open, and where only diagnostic
nominal voltage limited to 150 volts to ground and accessible tp pedestrians and troubleshooting testing is involved on live parts operating at not over
only. 150 volts, line-to-line, the clearances shall be permitted to be less than ___.
(a) 10 (b) 12 (c) 8 (d) 15 (a) 12”

(b) 16”
38. The following pool equipment shall be grounded ___. (c) 2’
(d) 2 1/2’
I. ground-fault circuit-interrupters
II. transformer enclosures 44. Travelling cables shall be supported by looping the cables around
III. electric equipment located within 5 feet on the inside wall of the pool supports for unsupported lengths less than ___ feet.
(a) III only (b) II and III only (c) II only (d) I, II and III (a) 300 (b) 200 (c) 150 (d) 100
39. The minimum wire bending space within the enclosure for motor 45. Optional standby systems are ___.
controllers for a #1/0conductor (2 wires per terminal) would be ___ inches.
(a) covered Article 700ememrgency system
(a) 6 (b) 5 (c) 4 (d) 2 (b) not covered in the Code
(c) covered under Article 701
40. It is the intent of the Code that ___ wiring or the construction of the (d) covered in their own section
equipment need not be inspected at the time of installation of the
equipment, if the equipment has been listed by a qualified electrical testing 46. In all cases the work space in front of electrical equipment shall permit
laboratory. at least a ___ degree opening of equipment doors or hinged panels.
(a) factory-installed internal (b) factory-installed (a) 60 (b) 90 (c) 120 (d) 180
(c) underground (d) raceway
47. The N.E.C covers ___.
41. Any motor application shall be considered as ___ unless the nature of
the apparatus it drives is such that the motor will not operate continuously I. electronic organs II. speech-input systems III.
with load under any condition of use. audio signal generation
(a) short-time duty (b) varying duty (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III
(c) continuous duty (d) periodic duty
48. The protective devices(s) shall be capable of detecting and interrupting
42. An overcurrent trip unit of a circuit shall be connected in series with all values of current which can occur at their location in excess of their trip
each ___. setting or ___.
(a) underground conductor (b) grounded conductor I. boiling point II. melting point III. capacity
(c) overcurrent device (d) transformer
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III 55. Legally required standby systems are typically installed to serve loads
such as ___.
49. A system (of two-wire DC) operating at 50v or less between conductors
shall ___. I. sewerage disposal II. data processing III.
refrigeration system
(a) not be grounded (b) be grounded
(c) not be permitted (d) not be required to be grounded (a) I and II only (b) II and III only (c) I and III only (d) I, II and III
50. Mobile X-ray equipment is mounted on a ___ base with wheels and/or 56. Cases of flames of current transformers, the premises of which are not
casters for moving while completely assembled. over 150 volts to ground and which are used exclusively to supply current to
meters ___.
(a) portable (b) transportable (c) permanent (d)
temporary (a) need to be grounded (b) need to be isolated
51. It is desirable to locate the ammeter so that it is conspicuously visible to (c) need to be insulated (d) need not be grounded
persons in the ___location.
57. ___ shall be permitted to be installed in concrete, in direct contact with
(a) Class I (b) Class II (c) Class III (d) anesthetizing the earth, or in areas subject to severe corrosive influences where protected
by corrosion protected and judged suitable for the condition.
52. An askarel-insulated transformer installed in a poorly ventilated place
shall be furnished with ___. (a) PVC (b) Ceramic (c) Orange burg (d) Rigid metal
conduit
I. a means for absorbing any gases generated by arcing inside the case.
II. the pressure-relief vent shall be connected to a flue that will carry such 58. Connections from headers to cabinets and other enclosures in cellular
gases outside the building concrete floor raceways, shall be made by means of ___ raceways and
III. the pressure-relief vent shall be connected to a chimney that will carry approved fittings.
such gases outside the building
(a) rigid nonmetallic (b) metal (c) non-metallic(d) all of
(a) I or II only (b) I or III only (c) I only (d) I, II or III these
53. Storage batteries for diesel engine drives for fire pumps shall be ___ 59. All the heating elements that are ___ and are a part of an electric heater
above the floor. shall be legibly marked with the rating in volts and watts, or in volts and
amperes.
(a) 4’ (b) 5’ (c) 6’ (d) rack supported
I. rated over one amp II. replaceable in the field III. a part of
54. The terminals of an electric-discharge lamp shall be considered energize an appliance
where any lamp terminal is connected to a circuit of over ___ volts.
(a) 100 (b) 200 (c) 300 (d) 500
60. Type ITC cable is permitted to be used in industrial establishments with
proper supervision in which of the following?
I. aerial cable on a messenger II. cable trays III. with nonpower- (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
limited circuits
66. The frames of stationary motors are grounded under which of the
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I, II and III following conditions?
61. Distances from signs, radio, and TV antennas, tanks or other nonbuilding I. where supplied by metal enclosed-wiring
or nonbridge structures, clearances, vertical, diagonal and horizontal, shall II. in a wet location and not isolated or guarded
not be less than ___ feet. III. effective isolated from the ground
IV. if the motor operates with any terminal at over 150 volts to ground
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 6 (d) 8
(a) I and II only (b) I, II and IV only (c) III only (d) I, II, III and IV
62 A 1 1/2” rigid metal conduit, 30” long containing over 2 conductors may
be filled to ___ square inch. 67. A/an ___ is a device that changes DC input to AC output.
(a) 1.224 (b) 1.122 (c) 0.829 (d) 0.6324 I. inverter II. power conditioning III. power conversion
system
63. You are to install a 1/2” flexible metallic tubing in an area so that after
installation its use will be infrequent flexing, the radius of bends shall not be (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II or III
less than ___ inches.
68. In a 1500 sq.ft house, the minimum feeder neutral load for a 5kva
(a) 3 1/2 (b) 4 (c) 12 1/2 (d) 17 1/2 clothes washer/dryer would be ___ kva.
64. A 76 cubic inch junction box, has two 3/4” rigid conduits entering the (a) 5.0 (b) 4.3 (c) 3.5 (d) 3.0
bottom of the box, the conduits are supported 36” from the box, select the
correct statement. 69. Formal interpretations of the Code may be found in the ___.
(a) this box may be supported by wood braces of not less than 3/4” x 1 (a) National Electrical Code Handbook
1/2” (b) OSHA standards
(b) this box may be rigidly supported by a structural member (c) NFPA Regulations Governing Committee Projects
(c) this is not required to have any other support (d) Life and Safety Handbook
(d) this box may be supported by nails if located within 2” of the back or
ends 70. The allowable area to be filled of a 2” EMT conduit is ___ sq.in., if it
contains 3 or more conductors.
(a) 2.067 (b) 3.36 (c) 0.8268 (d) 1.342
65. A Class 2 circuit considers safety ___.
I. provides acceptable protection from electric shock
II. from afire initiation standpoint ANSWERS MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #4
1. (d) I, II or III 250-20a1,2,3 36. (b) braces or guys 230-28
2. (c) both I & II 250-34a 1,2 37. (a) 10’ 225-18
3. (c) 120/240 1ø 550-21 38. (d) I, II & III 680-24 (3)(6)(7)
4. (d) I, II & III 280-4b FPN2 39. (b) 5” T.430-10b
5. (b) listed 240-20c 40. (a) internal 90-7
6. (d) cable tray 318-2 DEF 41. (c) continuous duty T.430-22b ex.
7. (a) offset 373-6b FPN 42. (a) ungrounded 240-20a
8. (b) box or fitting 410-12a 43. (d) 2 1/2’ 670-5 ex.
9. (c) both I & II 370-25 370-28b 44. (d) 100’ 620-41 (2)
10. (d) neither I nor II 551-20e 45. (d) own section 702
11. (d) same raceway 310-4 (1)(2)(5) 46. (b) 90° 110-26a2
12. (a) 5 times 330-13-(1) 47. (d) I, II & III 640-1
13. (a) MI 300-37 48. (b) II only melting point 240-100b
14. (d) I, II & III 760-21, 23, 26a 49. (d) not required 250-162a
15. (a) #8 547-9b 50. (c) permanent 517-3 DEF
16. (b) single 427-47 51. (d) anesthetizing 517-160b3 FPN
17. (d) as far away as possible 450-45a 52. (d) I, II or III 450-25
18. (b) insulated 324-4 53. (d) rack supported 695-12c
19. (c) GFCI 422-49 54. (c) 300v 410-73b
20. (b) 8 times 300-34 55. (c) I & III only 701-2 FPN
21. (a) 2 56. (d) need not 250-172 ex.
22. (c) 60°C 424-11 57. (d) rigid 346-3b
23. (b) 80% 501-8a 58. (b) metal 358-6
24. (a) #18 410-27b 59. (b) II only 424-29
25. (a) readily identified 700-9a 60. (c) I and II only 727-4 (1)(5)
26. (a) external means for adjusting 240-60 61. (b) 3’ 225-19b
27. (b) appliance 422-14 62. (c) 0.829 Table 4
28. (b) electrostatic 516-5d 63. (c) 12 1/2” T.349-20a
29. (c) I, III & IV 300-22b 64. (b) supported 370-23e
30. (a) 10 kva 517-160 FPN 65. (c) both I and II 725-2 DEF
31. (c) written record 700-4d 66. (b) I, II & IV 430-142
32. (c) both I & II 230-81 67. (d) I, II or III 690-2 DEF
33. (d) I, II & III 700-12b 1,2,3 68. (c) 3.5 kva Appendix D Example D2b
34. (a) distinctive 200-6a1 69. (c) NFPA 90-6 FPN
35. (d) I, II & III 700-12b 1,2,3 70. (d) 1.342 Chapter 9 Table 4

1. The minimum size conductor permitted in parallel for elevator lighting is (a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 15 (d) can’t be used at all
___, provided the ampacity is equivalent to a #14 wire.
8. When determining the load on the “volt-amps per square foot” basis, the
(a) #14 (b) #20 (c) #16 (d) #1/0 floor area should be computed from the ___ dimensions of the building.
2. Conductors of light and power systems of all voltages may occupy the (a) inside (b) outside (c) either (a) or (b) (d)
same enclosure or raceway ___. neither (a) nor (b)
(a) if less than 600 volts and if insulated for maximum voltage of any 9. Parts of electric equipment which in ordinary operation produce ___ shall
conductor within the enclosure or raceway be enclosed or separated and isolated from all combustible material.
(b) if power system is over 600 volts and light system under 600 volts
(c) if power system is over 600 volts and individual circuits are AC I. molten metal II. flames III. sparks
(d) in most instances without qualification
(a) II only (b) III only (c) I and II only (d) I, II and
3. Transformers rated over ___ KV shall be in a vault. III
(a) 10 (b) 12 1/2 (c) 25 (d) 35 10. Location where combustible dust is normally in heavy concentrations
are designated as ___.
4. The neutral of feeders supplying solid-state, 3-phase, 4-wire dimming
systems shall be considered a ___ conductor. (a) Class I, Division (b) Class II, Division I
(c) Class II, Division II (d) Class III, Division I
(a) current-carrying (b) noncurrent-carrying (c) balanced
(d) isolated 11. Which of the following is not a standard classification for a branch circuit
supplying a several loads?
5. Tubing having cut threads and used as arms or stems on light fixtures may
not be less than ___ inches wall thickness. (a) 20 amp (b) 25 amp (c) 30 amp (d)
50 amp
(a) .020 (b) .025 (c) .040 (d) .015
12. The minimum size conductor of lighting elevator circuits travelling cables
6. Expansion fitting for nonmetallic wireway shall be provided to is ___.
compensate for thermal expansion and contraction where the length
change is expected to be ___ or greater in a straight run. (a) #12 (b) #18 (c) #16 (d) #14
(a) .025 in. (b) .25 mm (c) 6.36 in. (d) 13. Steel cable trays shall not be used as equipment grounding conductors
6.36 mm for circuits protected above ___ amperes.
7. Types TPT, TS and TST shall be permitted in lengths not exceeding ___ (a) 200 (b) 60 (c) 600 (d) 1200
feet when attached directly, or by means of a special type of plug, to a
portable appliances rated at 50 watts or less.
14. Conductive materials enclosing electrical conductors are grounded to
___. (a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II (d) none of these
I. prevent lightning surges 20. A stage switchboard that is not completely enclosed dead-front and
II. prevent voltage surges dead-rear or recessed into a wall shall be provided with a ___ extending the
III. Facilitate the operation of the overcurrent device under ground-fault full length of the board to protect all equipment on the board from falling
conditions objects.
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) all of these (a) cover (b) guard (c) mesh net (d) metal hood
15. No grounded conductors shall be attached to any terminal or lead so as 21. The conduit or raceways, including their end fittings, shall not rise more
to reverse designated ___. than ___ inches above the bottom of the enclosure.
(a) phase (b) angle (c) polarity (d) line (a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 6
16. Panelboards, switches, gutters, wireways or transformers are permitted 22. Service entrance cables, where subject to physical damage, shall be
to be mounted above or below one another if ___. protected in ___.
(a) rated 300v or less I. EMT II. IMC III. rigid metal
(b) flush along the back edge
(c) extend not more than 6 inches beyond the front of the equipment (a) III only (b) II and III (c) I, II and III (d)
(d) flush along the front edge I and II
17. When the number of the receptacles for an office building is unknown, 23. All buildings or portions of building or structures designed or intended
an additional load of ___ volt-amp(s) per square foot is required. as a place of assembly shall have ___ or more persons.
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 1/2 (d) 3 (a) 50 (b) 100 (c) 250 (d) 500
24. ___ and larger grounding electrode conductors shall be protected where
18. If a protective device rating is marked on an appliance, the branch exposed to severe physical damage.
circuit overcurrent device rating shall not exceed ___ the protective device
rating marked on the appliance. (a) #8 (b) #4 (c) #2 (d) #6
(a) at all (b) more than 50% (c) 80% (d) 125% 25. Where storage batteries are used for emergency systems they shall be
___.
19. Unless identified for use in the operating environment, no conductors or
equipment shall be located in ___ having a deteriorating effect on (a) provided with automatic battery charging means
the conductors or equipment. (b) alkali or acid type
(c) neither (a) nor (b)
I. dump or wert location (d) both (a) and (b)
II. where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents
26. The following letter suffixes shall indicate the following: II. moisture resistant
III. fungus resistant
___ for insulated conductors laid parallel within an outer nonmetallic IV. corrosion resistant
covering. V. all of these
(a) D (b) M (c) R (d) N (a) II and III (b) I and III (c) II, III and IV (d)
V
27. When derating the ampacity of multiconductor cables shall be installed
in cable tray, the ampacity duration shall be based on ___. 32. Circuit breakers shall be so located or shielded so that persons ___.
I. the total number of current carrying in the cable tray (a) will not be burned or otherwise injured by their operation
II. the total number of current carrying conductors in the cable (b) other than the authority cannot locate them
(c) cannot operate them without a key
(a) I only (b) II only (c) either I or II (d) both I and II (d) other than the authority cannot remove them
28. When connections are made in the white wire in a multi-wire circuit at 33. Which of the following are not classified patient care areas?
receptacles, they are required to be made ___.
I. day rooms II. lounges III. business offices
(a) connected to the silver terminals on the duplex
(b) to the brass colored terminal (a) II only (b) II and III only (c) III only (d) I, II and III
(c) with a pigtail to the silver terminal
(d) none of these 34. The neutral feeder conductor must be capable of carrying the maximum
___ load.
29. In a grounding system, the conductor that connects the circuit grounded
conductors at the service and/or the equipment grounding conductor to the (a) connected (b) unbalanced (c) demand (d)
grounding electrode is called ___. grounded
(a) main grounding conductor 35. For straight pulls, the length of the box shall not be less than ___ the
(b) common main grounding conductor outside diameter, over sheath, of the largest conductor or cable entering
(c) equipment grounding conductor the box on systems over 600 volts.
(d) grounding electrode conductor
(a) 8 times (b) 6 times (c) 36 times (d) 48 times
30. Underground cable installed under a building shall be in a raceway that
is ___. 36. Expansion joints and telescoping section of raceway shall be made
electrically continuous by equipment ___ or other means approved for the
(a) encased (b) extended beyond(c)(d) purpose.
31. The overall covering type NMC cable shall be ___. (a) grounding conductors (b) grounded conductors
(c) bonding jumpers (d) none of these
I. flame retardant
37. Sealing compound is employed with mineral-insulated cable in a Claa I 43. For general wiring in Class I, Division I locations it is permissible to use
location for the purpose of ___. ___.
(a) preventing passage of gas vapor (a) rigid metal conduit (b) EMT(c) flexible metal conduit (d) all of
(b) excluding moisture these
(c) limiting a possible explosion
(d) preventing a escape of powder 44. In closed construction in a manufactured building, cables shall be
permitted to be secured only at cabinets, boxes, or fittings where ___ or
38. A lighting and appliance branch circuit panelboard contains six-3 pole smaller conductors are used and protected as required.
circuit breakers and eight-2 pole circuit breakers. The maximum allowable
single pole circuit breakers permitted to be added is ___. (a) #2 AWG (b) #10 AWG (c) #2/0 AWG (d)
#250 kcmil
(a) 8 (b) 16 (c) 28 (d) 12
45. In a commercial garage the pit shall be classified ___ unless provisions
39. The Code provides that unshielded lead-in conductors of amateur are made for six air changes per hour.
transmitting stations shall clear the building surface which is wired over by a (a) Class I, Division II
distance not less than ___ inches. (b) Class II, Division II
(c) Class II, Division I
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4 (d) Class I, Division I
40. A 24 volt landscape lighting system installed with UF cable is permitted 46. Grounding clamps shall be approved for general use without protection
with a minimum cover of ___ inches. or shall be protected ___.
(a) 6 (b) 12 (c) 18 (d) 24 I. by enclosing in wood

II. by enclosing in metal
41. Each circuit leading to or through a dispending pump shall be provided III. by equivalent protective covering
with a switch or other acceptable means to disconnect ___ from the source
of supply from all conductors of the circuit, including the grounded (a) II only (b) II and III only (c) I and III only (d) I, II and III
conductor, if any.
47. Each doorway leading into a vault from the building interior shall be
(a) automatically (b) simultaneously (c) manually (d) provided with a tight fitting door having a minimum fire rating of ___ hours.
individually
(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 3
42. Floor boxes shall be considered to meet the requirement of the spacing
receptacles on walls if they are ___. 48. Auxiliary equipment for electric-discharge lamps shall be enclosed in
noncombustible cases and ___.
(a) within 24” of the wall (b) within 18” of the wall
(c) close to the wall (d) none of these (a) not over 3” away (b) not over 1500w
(c) reated as sources of heat (d) none of these
49. Tap conductors for household cooking equipment supplied from a 50 (c) ignitable fibers or flying
amp branch circuit shall have an ampacity of not less than ___. (d) combustible dust
(a) 50 (b) 70 (c) 20 (d) 80 55. Tap devices used in FC assemblies shall be rated at not less than___
amps or more than 300 volts, and they shall be color-coded in accordance
50. The ampacity for the supply conductors for a resistance welder with a with the requirements of 363-20.
duty cycle of 15% and a primary current of 21 amps is ___ amps.
(a) 20 (b) 15 (c) 30 (d) 40
(a) 9.45 (b) 8.19 (c) 6.72 (d) 5.67
56. A ___ is an electrical device that converts single-phase power to three-
51. Insulated wires shall be marked or tagged with which of the following? phase electrical power.
(a) maximum rated voltage (a) rectifier (b) generator (c) phase converter
(b) proper type letters (d) phase splitter
(c) manufacturer identification
(d) all of these 57. Underground service conductors must have a rating not smaller than
___.
52. A bonding jumper shall be used to connect the equipment grounding
conductors of the derived system to the grounded conductor. This (a) #3 (b) #4 (c) #6 (d) #8
connection shall be made ___.
I. at any point on the separately derived system from the source to the 58. The Code provides that in Class I, Division I locations conduit seals shall
first system disconnected be placed not farther from spark-producing devices than ___ inches.
II. at any point on the separately derived system from the source to the
first overcurrent device (a) 18 (b) 24 (c) 12 (d) 30
III. at the source of the system has no disconnecting means overcurrent
device 59. Where conduit is threaded in the field, it is assumed that the standard
cutting die should provide ___ taper per foot.
(a) 1/4”(b) 1/2”(c) 3/4” (d) 1’
53. Where a change occurs in the size of the undergrounded conductor ___.
60. How would you connect the grounding system conductor to the
(a) the neutral can be reduced two sizes grounding electrode?
(b) the grounded conductor can be reduces 70%
(c) a similar change may be made in the size of the grounded conductor (a) grounded conductor (b) grounding conductor
(d) the only reduction for the neutral is household ranges (c) bonding jumper (d) bonding jumper main
54. Which of the following applies to Class I Division I locations? 61. The height of a circuit breaker used as a switch shall not exceed ___ feet
above the floor.
(a) ignitable flammable gases and vapors
(b) grain silos (a) 4 (b) 4 1/2 (c)5 (d) 6’ 7’’
67. Lengths for not more than ___ of AC cable at terminals at where
62. Equipment intended to interrupt current at other than ___ shall have an flexibility is necessary does not have to be supported.
interrupting rating at nominal circuit voltage sufficient for the current that
must be interrupted. (a) 28” (b) 2’ (c) 30’’ (d) 3’
(a) fault levels (b) maximum current (c) peak current 68. Any room or location in which flammable anesthetics are stored shall be
(d) short circuit levels considered to be a ___ location from floor to ceiling.
63. Ground fault protection that functions to open the service (a) Class I, Division I (b) Class I, Division II
disconnecting means ___ protect(s) service conductors or the service (c) Class II, Division II (d) nonhazardous
disconnecting means.
69. Circuits containing neon tubing installations exclusively shall not be rate
(a) will (b) will not (c) peak current (d) totally in excess of ___ amps.
64. Enclosures for isolating switches in Class I, Division II locations ___. (a) 20 (b) 30 (c) 40 (d) 50
(a) may be of genera-purpose type 70. Where raceway-type service masts are used, all raceway fitting shall be
(b) must be explosion-proof type ___ for use with service masts.
(c) must have interlocking devices
(d) may not have doors in hazardous area (a) identified (b) approved (c) heavy-duty (d)
none of these
65. Which of the following statements about the protection of NM sheathed
cable from the physical damage is (are) correct?
I. When passing through a floor of cable shall be enclosed in pipe conduit

extending at least 6 inches above the floor
II. When run across the top of the floor joists in an accessible attic, the
cable shall be protected by guard strips.
66. The type of grounding receptacle or plug required in the hazardous

location of an anesthetizing location shall be listed is ___.
(a) special grade receptacle

(b) Class I, Division I type receptacle
(c) Class II, Division II receptacle
(d) Class I, Group C type receptacle
1. (b) #20 620-12a1 ex. 36. (c) bonding jumper 250-77

2. (a) insulated 300-3c1 37. (b) ex. moisture 501-5
3. (d) 35kv 450-38a 38. (a) 8 384-15
4. (a) current-carrying 520-27b 39. (c) 3” 810-54
5. (c) .040 410-38a 40. (a) 6” Table 300-5
6. (d) 6.36mm 362-23 41. (b) simult. 514-5a
7. (a) 8’ T. 400-4 note 2 42. (b) 18” 210-52a3
8. (b) outside 220-3a 43. (a) rigid metal 501-4a
9. (d) I, II & III 110-18 44. (b) #10 545-4b
10. (b) Class II, Div. I 500-8a1 45. (d) Class I, Div. I 511-3b
11. (b) 25a 210-3 46. (d) I, II & III 250-10 (2)
12. (d) #14 620-12a1 47. (d) 3 hours 450-43
13. (c) 600a T.318-7b2 **note 48. (c) source of heat 410-54a
14. (c) III only 250-2c,d 49. (c) 20a 210-10 (2)
15. (c) polarity 200-11 50. (b) 8.19a 630-31a2 21a x .39
16. (c) not more than 6” 110-26a3 51. (d) all 310-11a1,2,3
17. (a) 1va t.220-3a 52. (d) I, II or III 250-30a1
18. (a) at all 422-11a 53. (c) similar change 240-23
19. (c) I & II 110-11 54. (a) gases & vapors 500-7a1
20. (d) metal hood 520-24 55. (b) 15a 363-10
21. (a) 3” 384-10 56. (c) phase converter
22. (c) I, II & III 230-50a1,2,4 57. (d) #8 230-31b
23. (b) 100 518-1 58. (a) 18” 501-5a1
24. (b) #4 250-64b 59. (c) 3/4” 346-8
25. (d) both 700-12a 60. (d) grounding cond. DEF 100
26. (a) D 310-11c 61. (d) 6’7” 380-8a
27. (b) II only 318-11a1 62. (a) fault levels 110-9
28. (c) pigtail 300-13b 63. (b) will not 230-95 FPN1
29. (d) grd. Electrode DEF 100 64. (a) general-use type
30. (b) beyond outside walls 300-5c 65. (c) both 336-3b 333-12a
31. (d) V 336-30a2 66. (d) Class I, Group C 517-60a2
32. (a) will not burn 240-41a 67. (b) 2’ 333-7b2
33. (d) I, II & III 517-3 DEF FPN 68. (a) Class I, Div. I 517-60a2
34. (b) unbalanced 220-22 69. (b) 30a 600-5b2
35. (d) 48 times 370-71a 70. (a) identified 230-28
MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #6 Two Hour Time (a) #12 (b) #10 (c) #8 (d) #6
Limit
7. The connection of a grounding electrode conductor to a driven ground
rod is ___.
1. Tap conductors in a metal raceway for recessed fixture connections shall
be limited to ____ feet in length. (a) required to be visible (b) required to be
accessible
(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6 (d) 10 (c) required to be readily accessible (d) not required to be
accessible
2. The number of square feet that each made plate electrode should
present to the soil is ___. 8. The maximum rating of a plug fuse is ___ amps.
(a) 4 square feet (b) 3 square feet (c) 2 square feet (d) (a) 20 (b) 30 (c) 15 (d) 40
1 square foot 9. A controller for a motor-compressor, serving more than one motor-
compressor and other loads.
3. An auto transformer starter shall provide ___.
I. Continuous duty F.L.C. rating
I. An “ off position” II. A locker-rotor current rating not less than the combined loads as
II. A running position determined in accordance with section 440-12b
III. At least one starting position
(a) I only (b) II only (c) either I or II (d) both I
and II
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I, II and
III only 10. A multi-wire branch circuit may supply ___.
4. When service-entrance conductors exceed 1100 kcmil per copper, the I. only one utilization equipment II. ungrounded conductors that are
bonding jumper must be at least ___ percent of the largest phase opened simultaneously
conductor.
(a) II only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I
(a) 15 (b) 10 (c) 12 1/2 (d) 25 nor II
5. Nonmetallic cabinets in a wet location shall be permitted ___ airspace 11. Electric vehicle cable type EVJ ___.
between concrete, masonry tile or similar wall.
I. comes in sizes #18-#500 kcmil II. is for extra hard usage III. has
(a) without (b) with 1/4” (c) with 1/8” (d) thermoset insulation
1/16”
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d)
6. A 30 amp remote panelboard containing conductors protected by a 30 I, II and III
amp fuses shall have a ___ equipment grounding conductor minimum.
12. Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and to fittings
that ___ will not be transmitted to joints or terminals. 19. A transverse metal race way for electrical conductors furnishing access
to predetermined cells of a precast cellular concrete floor, which permits
(a) shock (b) tension (c) heat (d) voltage installation of conductors from a distribution center to the floor cells is
called ___.
13. In an industrial commercial (loft) building where the actual number of
general purpose receptacle outlets are unknown, an additional load of ___ (a) an underfloor raceway (b) a header
volt-amps per square foot shall be included in the load calculation. (c) a cellular raceway (d) a mandrel
(a) 1/2 va (b) 1 va (c) 1 1/2 va (d) none of 20. The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible
these location either outside of a building or structure, or inside ___ of the service
conductors.
14. The branch circuit conductors to one or more units of a date processing
system shall have an ampacity of what percent of the total connected load? (a) within 3 steps (b) within 6 feet (c) within 8 feet (d) nearest to
the point of entrance
(a) 80 (b) 100 (c) 125 (d) 200
21. Heaters installed within ___ feet of the outlet of an air-moving device,
15. When a controller is not within sight form the motor location the heat pump, A/C, elbows, half plates, or other obstruction in duct work may
disconnect shall be capable of being ___ in the open position. require turning vanes, pressure plates, or other devices on the inlet inside of
the duct heater assure an event distribution of air over the face of the
(a) up (b) down (c) locked (d) shut-off heater.
16. Circuits of electrical cranes operating in Class III locations over (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 6
combustible fibers shall not be ___.
(a) grounded (b) pulled in raceway (c) spliced 22. Which of the following statements about MI cable is correct?
(d) THWN conductors
(a) it may be used in any hazardous location
17. Single conductors in a cable tray shall be securely bound in circuits (b) a single run of cable shall not contain more than the equivalent of 4
group to prevent ___ due to fault-current magnetic forces unless single quarter bends
conductors are cabled together, such as triplexed assemblies. (c) it shall be securely supported at intervals not exceeding 10 feet
(d) it may be mounted flush on supporting surface in a wet location
(a) current unbalance (b) inductive reactance
(c) excessive movement (d) voltage surges 23. Receptacles located over ___ feet above the floor are not counted in the
required number of receptacles along the wall.
18. Class II hazardous location is where ___. (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 5 1/2 (d) none of these
(a) gases and vapors are present 24. The maximum size of a receiving station outdoor antenna conductor,
(b) combustible dust is present where the span is 75 feet, shall be at least ___ if a copper –clad steel
(c) fibers and flyings are present conductor is used.
(d) radio active material is present
(a) #10 (b) #12 (c) #14 (d) #17 (a) shaftway (b) hatchway (c) well hole (d)
all of these
25. A main common return conductor in the electromagnetic supply shall
not be less than ___. 32. Above the ground storage tanks shall be classified ___ when the space
between 5 feet and 10 feet from open end of vent extends in all directions.
(a)#14 (b) #18 (c) #20 (d) #22 (a) Calss I. Division I (b) Class I, Division II
(c) Class II, Division I (d) Class II, Division II
26. The minimum thickness of the sealing compound in Class I, Division I and
II locations shall not be less than the trade size of the conduit and in no case 33. Tests are to be performed and made available to the inspector on all
less than ___. cords sets and receptacles used for temporary wiring on construction sites.
All test shall be performed ___.
(a) 3/16” (b) 3/8”(c) 1/2” (d) 5/8”
I. at interval not exceeding 3 months
27. What is the cross-sectional area of a 2” schedule 40 PVC conduit? II. when there is evidence of damage
III. before use on the construction site.
(a) 3.291 (b) 1.34 (c) 2.061 (d) 2.067
28. Multi-outlet assembly may be used ___.
34. In other than dwelling-type occupancies, each electrically heated
(a) where concealed (b) in hoistways appliance or group of appliances intended to be applied to combustible
(c) in dry location (d) in storage battery rooms material shall be provided with a ___.
29. The rating of a surge arrester shall be ___ the maximum continuous (a) light(b) thermostat (c) signal (d) warning
phase-to-ground power frequency voltage.
35. The grounding conductor for secondary circuits of instrument
I. equal to II. less than III. greater than transformers and for instrument cases shall not be smaller than #12 ___.
I. metal II. aluminum III. copper

30. Which of the following is an acceptable wiring method for the forming
shell for underground sound equipment? (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III
I. rigid metal conduit II. IMC brass III. EMT IV. Rigid 36. Fixtures or lampholders should have no live parts normally exposed to
nonmetallic conduit contact unless they are ___.
(a) I only (b) II and III only (c) I, II and IV (d) IV only (a) rosette type 6 feet above the floor
(b) cleat type located at least 8 feet above the floor
31. Hoistway is a ___ in which an elevator or dumbwaiter is designed to (c) both (a) and (b)
operate. (d) neither (a) nor (b)
37. For a feeder supplying household cooking equipment and electric 43. A thermal barrier shall be required if the space between the resistor and
clothes dryers the minimum unbalance load on the neutral conductor shall reactor and any conductor would be ___ inches.
be considered as ___ percent of the loads on the ungrounded conductors.
(a) 12 (b) 15 (c) 18 (d) 24
(a) 40 (b) 50 (c) 70 (d) 80
44. If the terminal for the equipment grounding conductor is not visible on
38. Where a double-throw knife switch has a vertical throw, a(n) ___ device the receptacle, the conductor entranced hole shall be marked with the ___.
shall be provided to hold the blades in the open position when so set.
(a) letter G (b) letter GR (c) word ground
(a) closed (b) automatic (c) locking (d) (d) any of these
tamperproof
45. ___ signs shall be marked with an input amperes at full load and input
39. Means shall be provided to disconnect the ___ of all fixed electric space voltage.
heating equipment from all undergrounded conductors.
(a) All (b) Incandescent (c) Electric- discharge lamp
I. heater (d) Neon
II. motor
III. controller 46. Which of the following is not required on a motor nameplate?
IV. supplementary overcurrent protective device
(a) horsepower (b) makers name
(a) I and II only (b) II and IV only (c) I and IV only (d) I, III and IV only (c) watts (d) voltage
47. Fire protective signaling circuits shall be grounded, the only exception is
40. Where required, drawing for feeders installations shall be provided DC power-limited circuits having a maximum current of ___ amperes.
prior to the ___.
(a) 0.300 (b) 1.5 (c) 0.030 (d) 2.34
(a) completion of installation (b) installation of the feeders
(c) removal of the feeders (d) all of these 48. FCC cable can be installed under carpet squares no longer than ___
inches.
41. A single electrode consisting of a ___ which does not have a resistance
to ground of 25Ω or less shall be augmented by one additional electrode. (a) 24 (b) 30 (c) 36 (d) 48
I. rod II. pipe III. plate 49. Industrial machinery is defined as ___.
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III I. a portable machine used to shape or form plastic
II. a power-driven machine not portable by hand
42. How often must 1” threaded rigid metal conduit be supported?
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II (d) neither I nor II
(a) every 10 feet (b) every 12 feet (c) every 14 feet (d)
every 20 feet
50. The vertical clearances of all service-drop conductors shall be based on 55. The grounding conductor for a TV antenna shall not be smaller than a
conductor temperature of ___, no wind, with final unloaded sag in the wire, ___ copper.
conductor, or cable.
(a) #6 (b) #8 (c) #10 (d) #12
(a) 60 degrees C (b) 90 degrees C (c) 60 degrees F(d) 140
degrees F 56. A motor-circuit switch for a Design E motor rated 3 through 100
horsepower shall have horse power rating not less than ___ times the rating
51. Where reduce heating of the conductors results from motors operating of the motor.
at on duty-cycle, intermittently, or from all motors not operating at one
time,the feeder conductors ___. (a) 2 (b) 1.3 (c) 1.4 (d) 3
(a) are not allowed to have the ampacity reduced 57. What is the area of square inch for a #14 RHH with an outer covering?
(b) may have an ampacity less than specified if acceptable to the authority
having jurisdiction (a) .0209 (b) .0293 (c) .015 (d) .0206
(c) must be sized no smaller than 125% of the largest motor connected to
the feeder 58. The maximum length of a bonding jumper on the outside of raceway is
(d) must be sized no smaller than 125% of the largest motor plus other ___ feet.
loads
(a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 25 (d) none of these
52. Splices and taps shall be permitted within a wireway provided they are
accessible. The conductor including splices and tops shall not fill the 59. A grounding electrode connection that is encased in concrete or directly
wireway to more than ___ percent of its area at that point. buried shall ___.
(a) 25 (b) 80 (c) 125 (d) 75 (a) be made accessible (b) be made only by exothermic welding
(c) be a minimum #4 bare (d) not be required to be accessible
53. Escalator motors shall be classified as ___ duty.
60. What is the minimum size fixture wire?
(a) intermittent (b) varying (c) short-time (d)
continuous (a) #16 (b) #18 (c) #20 (d) #22
54. An approved seal shall be provided in each conduit run entering or 61. Where practicable, dissimilar metals in contact anywhere in the system
leaving a dispenser or any cavities or enclosures in direct communication shall be avoided to eliminate the possibility of ___.
therewith. The sealing fitting shall be ___.
(a) hysteresis (b) galvanic action (c) specific gravity (d)
(a) concrete-tight resistance
(b) 3/4” minimum thickness
(c) the last fitting after the conduit emerges from the earth or concrete 62. Types of resistive heaters are ___.
(d) the first fitting after the conduit emerges from the earth or concrete
I. heating blanket II. heating tape III. heating barrel
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I, II and III
(a) energized (b) mechanical (c) electrical (d) none of
63. Portable outdoor signs shall be protected by ___. these
(a) current limiting fuses (b) instantaneous breakers 68. A 1000 watt incandescent lamp shall have a ___ base.
(c) GFCI (d) time delay fuses
(a) mogul (b) standard (c) admedium (d)
64. Which of the following need not to be grounded? copper
(a) motion picture projection equipment (b) electrical 69. What kind of lighting loads does the Code state there shall be no
operated cranes reduction in the size of the neutral conductor?
(c) metal service raceways (d) electric furnace
(industrial) (a) dwelling unit (b) hospital (c) electric-discharge
(d) motel
65. In auxiliary gutters where the voltage on busbars in 150volts and the
bars are opposite polarity, held free in the air, the minimum spacing 70. The volume of a wiring enclosure (box) shall be the total volume of the
between the parts is ___. ___, and, where used, the space provided by plaster rings, domed covers,
extension rings, etc., that are marked with their volume in cubic inches, or
(a) 3/4”(b) 1” (c) 1 1/2” (d) 2” are from boxes the dimensions of which are listed in Table 370-16a.
66. A forming shell shall be provided with a number of grounding terminals (a) enclosure (b) outlet (c) assembled section (d)
that shall be ___ the number of conduit entries. none of these
(a) one more (b) two more (c) same as (d)

none of these
67. Suitable covers shall be installed on all boxes, fittings, the similar
enclosures to prevent accidental contact with ___ parts or physical damage
to parts or insulation. Over 600 volts nominal.
1. (c) 6’ 410-67c 9. (d) both 440-41b

2. (c) 2 sq. ft. 250-52d 10. (c) both I & II 210-4 ex. 1,2
3. (d) I, II & III 430-82b 11. (c) III only Table 400-4
4. (c) 12 1/2% 250-79d 12. (b) tension 400-10
5. (a) without 373-2a ex. 13. (d) none T. 220-3a
6. (b) #10 T.250-122 14. (c) 125% 645-5a
7. (d) not accessible 250-68a ex. 15. (c) locked 430-102b ex.
8. (b) 30a 240-51a 16. (a) grounded 250-22 (1)
17. (c) movement 318-8d 44. (d) any of these 410-58b4
18. (b) dust 500-5b1 45. (c) electric-discharge 600-4a
19. (b) header 358-2 46. (c) watts 430-7
20. (d) nearest entrance 230-70a 47. (c) 0.030a 250-162a ex.3
21. (c) 4’ 424-59 FPN 48. (c) 36” 328-10
22. (a) hazardous 330-3 49. (b) II only 670-2
23. (c) 5 1/2’ 210-52 50. (c) 60°F 230-24
24. (d) #17 T. 810-16 51. (b) less per AHJ 430-26
25. (a) #14 650-5a 52. (d) 75% 362-7
26. (d) 5/8” 501-5c3 53. (d) continuous 620-61b2
27. (a) 3.291” Chapter 9 Table 4 54. (d) first fitting 514-7a
28. (c) dry 353-2 55. (c) #10 810-21h
29. (c) I or III 280-4a 56. (c) 1.4 times 430-109a1
30. (c) I, II & IV 680-23b 57. (b) .0293 Chapter 9 Table 5
31. (d) all DEF 100 58. (b) 6’ 250-102e
32. (b) Class I. Div. II T. 515-2 59. (d) not required 250-68 ex.
33. (d) I, II & III 305-6b3 60. (b) #18 402-6 410-24 FPN
34. (c) signal 422-42 61. (b) galvanic action 345-3a 346-3a
35. (c) III only 62. (c) I & II only 427-2 FPN
63. (c) GFCI 600-10c2
36. (b) clear type 410-3 ex. 64. (d) electric furnace 250-21 (1)
37. (c) 70% 220-22 65. (b) 1” 374-7
38. (c) locking 380-6b 66. (a) one more 680-21d
39. (d) I, III & IV 424-19 67. (a) energized 300-31
40. (b) installation 215-5 68. (a) mogul 410-53
41. (d) I, II or III 250-56 69. (c) electric discharge 220-22
42. (b) 12’ T. 346-12b2 70. (c) assembled sections 370-16a
43. (a) 12” 470-3
(a) Class I, Division I (b) Class I, Division II

(c) Class II, Division II (d) Class II, Division I
2. In using multiple grounding electrodes, they shall be separated one from

the other at ___ feet distance apart.
MASTER OPEN BOOK #7 Two Hour
Time Limit (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 10 (d) 12
3. The disconnecting means for a 50 hp three-phase 460v induction motor

1. In commercial garages, generally the floor area to height if 18” above shall have an ampere rating of at least ___ amps.
grade is designated as ___.
(a) 126 (b) 75 (c) 91 (d) 63 10. Conductors to the hoistway door interlock from the hoistway riser shall
be ___.
4. In combustible walls or ceilings, the front edge of an outlet box or fitting
may set back of the finished surface. (a) flame retardant (b) type SF or equivalent
(c) rated 200 degrees C (d) all of these
(a) 1/4”(b) 1/8”(c) 1/2” (d) not at all
11. Flexible metal conduit used as a fixture whip to bond a fixture enclosure
5. Overcurrent protection for electric organ circuits shall not exceed ___ to a circuit junction box must not exceed ___ feet in length.
amps.
(a) 4 (b) 8 (c) 6 (d) 10
12. a disconnecting means serving a hermetic refrigerant motor compressor
6. Each transformer shall be provided with a nameplate giving the name of selected on the basis of the nameplate rated load current or branch circuit
the manufacturer, rated kva, ___ if 25 kva and larger. selection current, whichever is greater shall have an ampere rating of ___
percent of the nameplate rated load current or branch circuit selection
I. amount and kind of insulating liquid where used current.
II. frequency
III. impedance (a) 125 (b) 80 (c) 100 (d) 115
IV. required clearances for ventilating openings
13.What size grounding conductor is required for two-wire DC generator
(a) I only (b) II only (c) IV only (d) I, II, III and IV used in conjunction with balancer sets to obtain neutral for a 3-wire system
equipped with overcurrent devices that will disconnect 3-wire system in
7. A single receptacle installed on an individual branch circuit shall have a case of excessive unbalancing of the voltages or current?
rating not less than ___ percent of the rating of the branch circuit.
(a) #10 solid copper minimum size
(a) 50 (b) 80 (c) 100 (d) 125 (b) shall not be smaller than any system conductor
(c) shall not be smaller than the neutral conductor
8. Color coding shall be permitted to identify ___ conductors where they are (d) sized from Table 250-94
colored light blue and where no other conductors colored light blue are
used. 14. The hazardous area in a pit of a spray operation without proper vapor
stop is classified as a ___ location.
(a) fire alarm (b) elevator (c) intrinsically safe
(d) electrolytic cell (a) Class I, Division I
(b) Class I, Division II
9. A surge arrester is a protective device for limiting surge voltages by ___ or (c) Class II, Division I
by passing surge current. (d) Class III, Division I
(a) decreasing (b) discharging (c) limiting (d) derating 15. Temporary electrical power and lighting installations shall be permitted
for a period not to
exceed ___ days.
(a) 90 (b) 60 (c) 30 (d) 15 22. In general, the voltage limitation between conductors in a surface metal
raceway is ___ volts.
16. When an outlet from an underfloor raceway is discontinued, the circuit
conductors supplying the outlet ___. (a) 300 (b) 600 (c) 900 (d) 1000
(a) may be spliced 23. Voltage markings on cable may be misinterpreted to suggest that the
(b) may be reinsulated cables may suitable for ___ applications.
(c) may be handled like abandoned outlets on loop wiring
(d) shall be removed from the raceway I. power II. electric light III. Class I
17. All 125v, single-phase receptacles within ___ measured horizontally of (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III
the inside walls of a hydromassage tub shall be GFCI protected.
24. Locations where ignitable fibered and stored are designated as ___.
(a) 5’ (b) 6’ (c) 8 (d) 10’
(a) Class II, Division II
18. Fixtures shall be wired with conductors having installation suitable for (b) Class III, Division I
the environment conditions and ___ to which the conductors will be (c) Class III, Division II
subjected. (d) non-hazardous
(a) temperature (b) voltage (c) current (d) all of these 25. A switch or circuit breaker should disconnect the grounded conductors
of a circuit ___.
19. Signs in wet locations shall be weatherproof and ___.
(a) by hand levers only
I. have drain holes positioned so there is no external obstructions (b) simultaneously as it disconnects the undergrounded conductors
II. have at least one drain hole in every low point (c) before it disconnects the undergrounded conductors
III. drain holes shall not be smaller than 1/4” (d) in none of the above ways
(a) I and II only (b) II and III only (c) I only (d) I, II and III 26. The space measured horizontally above a show window must have at
least one receptacle for each ___ linear feet.
20. Solid dielectric insulated conductors operated above 200volts in
permanent installation shall have ___ insulation and shall be shielded. (a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 12 (d) 6
(a) ozone-resistant (b) asbestos (c) hi-temperature (d) 27. Wires run above heated ceilings and within thermal insulation, shall be
perfluoro-alkoxy derated on the basis of ___ degrees C.
21. The grounding conductor shall be identified by ___. (a) 86 (b) 30 (c) 50 (d) 20
(a) one continuous green color (b) being bare

(c) a continuous green color with yellow strips (d) any of these
28. If the allowable current carrying capacity of a conductor does not 35. A manufactured assembly designed to support and energized lighting
correspond to the rating of a standard size overcurrent device, the next fixtures that are capable of being readily repositioned is ___.
larger size may be used provided the current does not exceed ___ amps.
(a) ceiling grid lighting (b) electric discharge lighting
(a) 200 (b) 500 (c) 800 (d) 1000 (c) lighting track (d) open circuit lighting
29. In a dwelling the Code requires a minimum of ___. 36. Rigid metal conduit shall be permitted to be installed in concrete, in
direct contact with the earth, or in areas subject to severe influences where
I. Two 20 amp circuit for the small appliance circuits protected by ___ and judged suitable for the condition.
II. One 20 amp circuit for the washing machine
III. One 20 amp circuit for the bathroom (a) ceramic (b) corrosion protection (c) PVC (d)
(a) I only (b) I and II only (c) I and III only (d) I, II and III orangeburg
30. Although it is permitted to run the grounding conductor outside the 37. A park trailer on one built on a single chassis mounted on wheels and
conduit, it is safer to run it with the power conductors to provide better having a gross trailer area not exceeding ___ square feet in the set-up
protection in case of ___. mode.
(a) mechanical damage (b) a lightning strike (a) 400 (b) 450 (c) 500 (d) 600
(c) a ground fault (d) a second ground fault
38. Nonmetallic extensions shall be supported every ___ unless with an
31. The feeder of six 20 amp receptacles supplying shore power shall be allowable 12 to the first fastening where the connection to the supplying
calculated at ___ percent of the sum of the rating of the receptacles. outlet is by means of an attachment plug.
(a) 70 (b) 80 (c) 90 (d) 100 (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 10 (d) 16
32. ___ conductors shall be used for wiring on fixture chains and other 39. The National Electrical Code is ___.
movable parts.
(a) intended to be a designed manual
(a) Solid (b) Covered (c) Insulated (d) Stranded (b) meant to be used as an instruction manual for untrained person
(c) the practical safeguarding of persons and property
33. The rating of a lampholder on a circuit which operates at a voltage less (d) published by Bureau of Standards
than 50 volts shall be at least ___ watts.
40. Which of the following is/are correct about open wire systems on
(a) 220 (b) 660 (c) 330 (d) 550 insulators?
34. Health care low voltage equipment frequently in contact with bodies I. surface-type snap switches do not need boxes
persons shall not exceed ___ volts. II. conductor supports shall be within 6” of a tap
III. surface-type snap switches shall be mounted on insulating material
(a) 50 (b) 115 (c) 10 (d) 550
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and III only (d) I, II and III
47. The short-circuit and ground-fault protective device protecting the
41. Optical fiber cables transmit light for ___ through an optical fiber. branch circuit shall have sufficient ___ to permit the motor-compressor to
start.
(a) communications (b) signaling (c) control (d) all of
these (a) voltage (b) current (c) time delay (d) capacity
42. The equipment bonding jumper on the supply side of the service is sized 48. Where magnesium, aluminum or aluminum-bronze powders may be
by the rating of the ___. present, transformers ___.
(a) overcurrent protective device (a) must be dust-tight

(b) service entrance conductors (b) may be pipe-ventilated
(c) service drop (c) must be approved for Class II, Division I
(d) load to be served (d) are not allowed
43. Transformers over 112 1/2 kva shall not be within ___ combustible 49. Knife switch rated for more than 1200 amperes at 250 volts ___.
material.
(a) are used only as isolating switches
(a) 12” (b) 16” (c) 24” (d) 30” (b) maybe opened under load
(c) should be placed so that gravity tends to close them
44. How many #12 XHHW conductors can be install in a 3/8” flexible metal (d) should be connected in parallel
conduit with the use of inside fittings?
50. All electric equipment, including power supply cords, used with storable
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 0 pools shall be protected by ___.
45. The overall covering of UF cable shall be ___. (a) fuses (b) circuit breakers (c) double-insulation (d) GFCI
I. suitable for direct burial in the earth 51. What is the minimum working clearance on a circuit 227 volts to ground,
II. flame-retardant exposed live parts on one side and grounded parts on the other side of the
III. moisture, fungus and corrosion resistant working space?
(a) III and II only (b) I only (c) I and III only (d) I, II and III (a) 3 feet (b) 3 1/2 feet (c) 4 feet (d) 6 feet
46. In a Class II location, where electrically-conducting dust is present, 52. Where the calculated number of conductors, all of the same size,
flexible connections at motors could be made with ___. includes a decimal fraction, the next higher whole number shall used where
the decimal is ___ or larger.
(a) flexible metal conduit
(b) type AC armored cable (a) .5 (b) .08 (c) .008 (d) .8
(c) hard usage cable
(d) liquid-tight flexible metal conduit with approved fittings 53. An oil switch on a motor circuit whose rating ___ or 100 amps.
(a) is 600 volts (b) exceeds 600 volts 60. Flexible cord shall not be used as a substitute for the ___ wiring of a
(c) does not exceed 600 volts (d) none of these structure.
(a) temporary (b) fixed (c) concealed (d) none of
54. The conductor between a lightning arrester and the line for installation these
operating at 1000 volts or more must be at least ___ copper.
61. The smallest size diameter pipe that can be used for a made electrode is
(a) #14 (b) #6 (c) #8 (d) #12 ___.
55. Electric sign enclosures may be constructed of wood if ___. (a) 1/2”(b) 5/8”(c) 3/4” (d) 1”
(a) kept 1” from lampholders (b) wood is not permitted at all 62. A night club lighting dimmer installed in an undergrounded conductor
(c) kept 2” from lampholders (d) none of these shall have overcurrent protection rated at no more than ___ percent.
56. Selecting a primary ___ location to achieve the shortest practical (a) 50 (b) 70 (c) 80 (d) 125
primary protector grounding conductor will help limit potential differences
between communications circuits and other metallic systems. 63. A motel difference room is designed for the assembly of 100 or more
persons. The room is fire-rated construction. One of the following wiring
(a) limiter (b) protector (c) neutral (d) methods shall be required:
common
(a) rigid nonmetallic conduit
57. Fuses, circuit breakers, or combinations thereof, shall not be connected (b) MI cable
in parallel except ___. (c) nonmetallic sheathed cable
(d) type NMBcable
I. filled installed II. factory-assembled in parallel, and listed as a unit III.
readily accessible 64. Busways rated over 600 volts shall have all conductors termination and
connection hardware accessible for ___.
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I and III
(a) installation (b) connection (c) maintenance (d) all of these
58. Electric-discharge tubing operating at more than 7500 volts shall clear
the adjacent surface by not less than ___. 65. In areas where walls are frequently washed, conduit should be mounted
with ___ inches of air space between the wall and the conduit.
(a) 1/4”(b) 1/2”(c) 1” (d) 3”
(a) 1/8” (b) 1/4” (c) 3/8” (d) 1/2”
59. The ampacity of the phase conductor from the generator terminals to
the first overcurrent device shall not be less than ___ percent of the 66. #12 aluminum conductors completely enclosed in the motor control
nameplate rating of the generator. enclosed shall be permitted to be protected with an overcurrent device
where the rating is not more than ___ amperes.
(a) 75 (b) 115 (c) 125 (d) 140
(a) 20 (b) 80 (c) 100 (d) 125
67. Cable tray system shall not be used in ___ or where subject to severe
physical damage.
(a) tunnels (b) hoistways (c) hazardous location (d)

600 volts system
68. What is the minimum burial depth for rigid nonmetallic conduit in a
dispensing station Class I Division I location?
(a) 18” (b) 24” (c) 30” (d) cannot be used in Class,
I Division I location
69. Conductors ___ and larger shall be stranded when installed in raceways.
(a) #12 (b) #10 (c) #8 (d) none of these
70. The minimum size service for a mobile home in a mobile home park is
___ amps.
(a) 80 (b) 70 (c) 200 (d) 100

1. (b) Class I Div. II 511-3a 36. (b) corrosion prot. 346-3b

2. (a) 6’ 250-56 37. (a) 400 sq. ft. 552-2 DEF
3. (b) 75a 430-110a T. 430-150 38. (b) 8” 342-7a2
4. (d) not at all 370-20 39. (c) safeguarding 90-1a
5. (d) none of these 650-7 40. (d) I, II & III 320-6a1 380-10a
6. (d) I,II,II & IV 450-11 41. (d) all of these 770-4
7. (c) 100% 210-21b1 42. (b) service entrance 250-102c
8. (c) intrinsically safe 504-80c 43. (a) 12” 450-22
9. (b) discharging 280-2 DEF 44. (a) 1 T.350-12
10. (d) all of these 620-11a 45. (d) I, II & III 339-1a
11. (c) 6’ 250-118 (6)c 46. (d) liquid tight 502-4a2
12. (d) 115% 440-12a1 47. (c) time delay 440-54b
13. (c) neutral 250-166a 48. (d) not allowed 502-2a3
14. (a) Class I Div. I 516-2a5 49. (a) isolating 380-13a
15. (a) 90 days 305-3b 50. (d) GFCI 680-31
16. (d) removed 354-7 51. (b) 3 1/2’ T. 110-16a
17. (a) 5 feet 680-70 52. (d) .8 Chapter 9 Table 1 Note 7
18. (d) all 410-24a 53. (c) not exceed 600v 430-111c
19. (d) I,II & III 600-9d1,2,3 54. (b) #6 280-23
20. (a) ozone 310-6 55. (c) 2” 600-9c
21. (d) any 250-119 56. (b) protector 800-30b FPN
22. (a) 300v 352-1b2 57. (b) II only 240-8
23. (d) I, II & III 725-71h FPN 58. (a) 1/4” 600-41c
24. (c) Class III, Div. II 500-9b 59. (b) 115% 445-5
25. (b) simul. 380-2b ex. 240-22 (1) 60. (b) fixed 400-8 (1)
26. (c) 12’ 210-62 61. (c) 3/4” 250-52c1
27. (c) 50° 424-36 62. (d) 125% 520-25a
28. (c) 800a 240-3b3 63. (b) MI 518-4
29. (d) I, II & III 210-11c1 64. (d) all 364-28
30. (d) second ground fault 517-19f FPN 65. (b) 1/4” 300-6c
31. (c) 90% 555-6 66. (c) 100a 430-72b ex.1 T.430-72b Col.B
32. (d) stranded 410-28e 67. (b) hoistways 318-4
33. (b) 660w 720-5 68. (b) 24” 514-8 ex.2
34. (c) 10v 517-64a1 69. (c) #8 310-3
35. (c) lighting track 410-100 70. (d) 100a 550-23c
5. The installation of underfloor raceways shall be permitted.
I. beneath the surface of concrete

MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #8 Two Hour II. beneath floor material other than concrete
Time Limit III. where laid flush with the concrete floor and covered with linoleum
1. In damp or wet locations, cabinets and cutout boxes of the surface type
shall be mounted so there is at least ___ air space between the enclosure 6. FCC carpet squares that are adhered to the floor shall be attached with
and the wall or other supporting surface. ___.
(a) 6.35” (b) 6” (c) 3/4” (d) 1/4” (a) tacking strip (b) release-type adhesive (c) glue (d) none of these
2. An 86 cubic inch junction box has two 1/2” rigid metal conduits entering 7. Electric equipment with a metal enclosure or with a nonmetallic
the box. The conduits are supported within 36” of the box. The conduits enclosure listed for the used and having adequate ___ producing
enter the box through threaded hubs, one conduit through the top of the characteristics. And associated wiring material suitable for the ambient
box. Select the correct statement concerning the Code requirements for this temperature shall be permitted to be installed in other space used for
type of installation. environmental air unless prohibited in this Code.
(a) The conduits must be supported within 18” of the box. I. fire-resistant II. low-smoke
(b) The conduits must be supported within 12” of the box.
(c) The Code requires this box to be supported. (a) I or II (b) I and II (c) I only (d) II only
(d) The Code does not require this box to be supported.
8. Conductors shall be ___ to provide ready and safe access in the
3. The disconnecting means shall be ___ of the sign or outline lighting that it underground and subsurface enclosures, into which persons enter for
controls. installation and maintenance.
I. within sight of sign II. within 50’ of sign III. within (a) readily accessible (b) exposed (c) racked
75’ of sign (d) enclosed
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I and III only 9. What is the ampacity of four #6 THW copper current-carrying conductors
enclosed in schedule 80 PVC conduit, 8 feet in length entering a trench?
4. The thermoplastic insulation for fixture wires may be deformed at ___
temperature where subjected to pressure, requiring care to be exercised (a) 65 amps (b) 52 amps (c) 44 amps (d)
during installation and at points of support. 40 amps
I. 0 degrees F II. 72 degrees F III. 212 degrees F 10. Control circuit devices with screw type pressure terminals used with a
used with a #14 or smaller copper conductors shall be torque to a minimum
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) II and III o nly of ___ pound-inches unless identified for a different torque value.
17. Where one side of the motor control circuit is grounded, the motor
(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 8 control circuit shall be so arrange that an ___ ground in the remote-control
devices will not start the motor.
11. A metal pole supporting a light fixture shall have an accessible handhole
not less than ___ inches having a raintigth cover shall provide access to the (a) intentional (b) accidental (c) isolated (d)
supply termination within the pole or pole base. low-voltage
(a) 2 x 6(b) 3 x 4 (c) 2 x 4(d) 4 x 8 18. The disconnecting means for a motor shall be a ___.
12. Liquidtight flexible metal conduit may be used in which of the following I. motor-circuit switch rated in horse power II. circuit breaker
locations? III. branch citcuit
(a) in areas that are both exposed or concealed (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I or II
(b) in areas where ambient temperature is to be greater than 194 degrees
C 19. Plate electrodes of nonferrous metal shall be at least ___ inches in
(c) in areas that are subject to physical damage thickness.
(d) in connection areas for gasoline dispensing pumps
(a) 0.006 (b) 0.06 (c) 0.25 (d) 0.75
13. The minimum number of receptacles in a patient bed location of a
hospital general care area should be ___. 20. A discharge circuit of a capacitor shall ___.
(a) one (b) two (c) three (d) four I. be permanently connected to the terminals of the capacitor
II. be provided with automatic means of connecting it to the terminals of
14. Surge arrester grounding that run in metal enclosures should be ___. the capacitor bank after disconnection of the capacitor from the source
(a) bonded on one end of the enclosure only (b) bare of supply
(c) bonded at both ends of such enclosure (d)
insulated (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) either I or II
15. On a recreational vehicle, the chassis rail and any welded addition 21. Emergency illumination shall include all required means of ___ and all
thereto of metal thickness of ___ MSG or greater shall be used for the other lights specified as necessary to provide required illumination.
frame.
I. illuminated exit signs II. degrees lighting III. show window lighting
(a) 14 (b) 16 (c) 20 (d) 22
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I, II and III
16. Heating panels installed under floor covering, shall not exceed ___ watts
per square foot of heated area. 22. Which of the following may be used to insure continuity of the
equipment grounding conductor in a branch circuit?
(a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 12 (d) 15
I. connections to lampholders II. terminals of recetacles
(a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II 28. 4160v feeder, in no case shall be fuse rating in continuous amperes
exceed three times, or the long-time trip element setting of a breaker ___
23. Pendant fixtures shall be suspended in a Class I location by rigid non- times, the ampacity of the conductor.
metallic conduit if ___.
(a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 6 (d) 8
I. not more than 12” long II. braced of over 12” long
29. Conductors installed in rigid nonmetallic conduit operating at 66 kv,
(a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II covered with 2” of concrete shall have a minimum cover of ___ inches.
24. Individual overcurrent protection for an appliance panelboard may be (a) 30 (b) 18 (c) 24 (d) 42
omitted if the panelboard feeder has overcurrent protection not greater
than ___. 30. The disconnecting means for portable X-ray equipment operating 120v,
30 ampere or less branch circuit may be ___.
(a) the combined capacity of the overcurrent device in the panelboard
(b) 200 amps I. general duty snap switch loaded not more than 80%
(c) the rating of the panelboard II. grounding type attachment plug and receptacle
(d) the feeder ampacity
25. Power and control tray cable can be installed ___.
31. A transformer case need not be grounded if ___.
I. as open cables on brackets or cleats II. in cable trays in hazardous
locations I. inside a fenced enclosure II. mounted 12’ up a wood pole
(a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
26. For a legally required standby system, power will be available for the 32. An auxiliary gutter shall not extend a greater distance than ___ feet
application within ___. beyond the equipment which is supplements.
(a) 30 seconds (b) 10 seconds (c) 20 minutes (d) (a) 10 (b) 20 (c) 30 (d) 40
1 minute
33. The power supply lines for portable switchboards in a theater shall be
27. Which of the following statements about grounding conductors is true? sized considering the neutral as a ___.
I. must conduct safely any ground fault imposed on it (a) non-current carrying conductor (b) current-carrying
II. must have sufficiently low impedance to limit voltage to groud conductor
(c) bonding conductor (d) non of these
(a)I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
34. Bonding together of all separate grounding electrodes will limit ___
between them and between their associated wiring systems.
(a) potential differences (b) high frequencies (c) stray currents (a) accessible (b) readily accessible (c) externally operable (d) none of
(d) arcing these
35. The fuse is designed so that discharged gases will not ignite or damage 41. Joints in festoon wiring shall be ___.
insulation in the path of the discharge or propagate a flashover to or
between grounded members or conduction members in the path of the (a) spliced
discharge when the distance between the vent and such insulation or (b) staggered
conduction members conforms to manufacturer’s recommendations. This is (c) double-insulated
called a ___. (d) soldered
(a) nonvented power fuse (b) controlled vented 42. The allowable distance between supports of nonmetallic-sheathed
power fuse cable installed in an on site constructed, one-family dwelling is maximum
(c) expulsion fuse (d) power fuse unit ___ feet.
36. The voltage limitations for electrical nonmetallic tubing is ___ volts. (a) 2 (b) 3 1/2 (c) 4 (d) 4 1/2
(a) 600 (b) 500 (c) 450 (d) 300
43. The ___ shall not be less than the noncontinuous load plus 125% of the
37. Mobile home disconnecting means shall be located not less than ___ continuous load.
feet above finished grade or working platform.
(a) branch-circuit rating (b) continuous load (c) non-continuous load
(a) 8 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (d) conductor size
38. Listed baseboard heaters include instructions which may not permit 44. Double pole switched lampholders supplied by the ungrounded
their installation ___ dwelling unit receptacle outlets. conductors of a circuit, the switching device of lampholders of the switched
type shall ___ disconnect both conductors of the circuit.
(a) above (b) below (c) beside (d) adjacent
(a) separately (b) simultaneously (c) readily (d)
39. In commercial garages all 125v single-phase, 15 and 20 amp receptacles, automatically
where ___ are to be used, shall provide GFCI protection for personnel.
45. Where there is no patient equipment grounding point, it is important
I. portable lighting devices that the distance between the reference grounding point and the patient
II. electrical hand tools vicinity be ___ to minimized any potential differences.
III. electrical automotive diagnostic equipment
(a) 6 feet (b) 8 feet (c) 10 feet (d) as short as possible
46. Exposed noncurrent carrying metal parts of fixed equipment must be
40. Transformer and transformer vault shall be ___ to qualified personnel grounded under all of the following conductors except ___.
for inspection and maintenance.
(a) where supplied by metal clad wiring
(b) electrically heated devices with the frames insulated from ground
(c) where in electrical contact with metal 52. Conductors installed outdoors at 7200v, would have a minimum
(d) where located in damp locations clearance phase to phase of ___.
47. The general rules is half-round and flat-top raceways not over ___ in (a) 4 1/2” (b) 4”(c) 7” (d) 5 1/2”
width shall have not less than 3/4” of concrete or wood above the raceway.
53. The inside diameter area of a square inch for a 1 5/8 “x 3 1/4” strut-type
(a) 2” (b) 3” (c) 4” (d) 6” channel raceway is ___.
48. A 120v lighting circuit and a 227v lighting circuit are installed in the same (a) 3.169 (b) 4.308 (c) 4.803 (d) 2.780
raceway, the 120v circuit has a white colored grounded conductor, the 227v
grounded conductor would be ___. 54. Power-limited fire protective signaling circuits where installed in
exposed cable, located within 7 feet of the floor, cable shall be securely
(a) white (b) gray(c) white with a green stripe (d) white with a fastened in an approved manner at intervals of not more than ___ inches.
yellow stripe
(a) 18 (b) 24 (c) 30 (d) 36
49. Flexible cords for aircraft energizers and ground support equipment
shall ___. 55. Conductors operating at less than 50 volts and not covered in Article
650, 725 and 760, shall not be smaller than ___ copper or equivalent.
I. be approved for extra-hard usage
II. include a grounded conductor (a) #16 (b) #18 (c) #14 (d) #12
III. be approved for the type of service
56. Armored cable installed in thermal insulation shall have conductors
(a) I only (b) I and III only(c) I and II only (d) I, II and III rated at ___. The ampacity of the cable installed in these applications shall
be that of 60 degree C conductors.
50. In Class I, Zone I locations, all wiring methods permitted for ___
locations and Class I, Zone 0 locations, including requirements for sealing, (a) 60 degrees C (b) 194 degrees F (c) 75 degrees C(d) 90
shall be permitted. degrees F
(a) commercial garages (b) spray application (c) Class I Division 1 57. Indoor antennas and indoor lead-ins shall be permitted to occupy the
(d) hazardous same box or enclosure with conductors of the other wiring system where
separated from such other conductors by an effective permanently installed
51. A metallic water system is used as a grounding means. Which of the ___.
following statement is/are true?
(a) wall (b) divider (c) insulator (d) barrier
I. must be bounded around meter II. must bound around
insulated joints 58. Components of lighting tracks system of different voltages shall not be
___.
(a) connected (b) interchangeable (c) polarized (d)
none of these
I. The breakers shall simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded
59. Where separate services supply a building and are required to be conductors to the motor
connected to a grounding electrode, ___ shall be used. II. The breakers may sense a fault current by means of integral external
sensing elements
(a) multiple electrodes (b) the same grounding electrode
(c) two electrodes (d) parallel electrodes (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
60. Snap switches can be grouped or ganged in outlet boxes if voltages 66. The maximum allowable rating for overcurrent devices for an Ac
between adjacent switches do not exceed ___ volts. transformer welder is ___ percent of the rated primary current.
(a) 100 (b) 125 (c) 150 (d) 200
(a) 150 (b) 300 (c) 350 (d) 400
67. In a Class I, Division II area, bonding can be accomplished by ___.
61. Excluding fuses and exceptions, how many overcurrent protection
device, such as trip coils, relays or thermal cutouts, are required on a three- I. double locknuts II. locknut-bushings
phase motor.
(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3
68. In a grounded system the grounding electrode conductor shall be
62. All of the following sizes of solid aluminum conductors can be made of connected to the following ___.
aluminum alloy except ___.
I. At any accessible point from the load end of the service drop
(a) #14 AWG (b) #12 AWG (c) #10 AWG (d) II. Including the terminal to which the ground service conductor is
#8 AWG connected at the service disconnecting means
63. Lighting fixtures installed over vehicle lanes inside a commercial garages (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
shall be installed a minimum of ___ feet.
69. 2 conductors in a rigid PVC schedule 40 conduit, what is the percent of
(a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 12 (d) 15 allowable fill?
64. The bare neutral of aluminum conductors may not be used underground (a) 31% (b) 40% (c) 53% (d) 80%
on a service except ___.
70. An accessible means external to enclosures for connecting intersystem
(a) if protected at not more than 20a bonding and grounding conductors shall be provided at the service by at
(b) if protected with oxide inhibiter least one of the following means ___.
(c) if installed in aluminum conduit
(d) where part of a cable assembly identified for direct burial I. Exposed grounding electrode conductor
II. Exposed nonflexible metallic service raceways
65. Which of the following statement about circuit breakers used to provide III. Approved means for the external connection of a copper or other
load protection for a high voltage motor circuit is correct? corrosion-resistant bonding, or grounding conductor to the service
raceway or equioment
1. (d) 1/4” 373-2a 31. (b) II only 250-110 ex. 2

2. (d) not required 370-23e 32. (c) 30 374-2
3. (c) withinsight 600-6a DEF 100within50’ 33. (b) current carrying 520-53o1
4. (b) 402-3 FPN 34. (a) potential diff. 250-60 FPN2
5. (d) 354-2a 35. (b) vented power fuse DEF 100 FPN
6. (b) release type 328-10
7. (b) 300-22c 36. (a) 600 331-4 (6)
8. (c) racked 110-12b 37. (d) 2’ 550-23f
9. (a) 65a 310-15b2a ex.4 38. (b) below 210-52a FPN
10. (c) 7 430-9c 39. (d) I, II, III 511-10
11. (c) 2 x 4 410-15b1 40. (b) readily accessible 450-13
12. (a) both 351-4a 41. (b) staggered 520-65
13. (d) four 517-18b 42. (d) 4 1/2’ 336-18
14. (c) both ends 280-25 43. (a) b.c rating 210-20a
15. (b) 16 551-2 44. (b) simultaneously 410-48
16. (d) 15 424-99b 45. (d) short as possible 517-19c FPN
17. (b) accidental 430-73 46. (b) frames insulated 250-110 ex. 1
18. (d) I or II 430-109a1&2 47. (c) 4” 354-3a
19. (b) 0.06 250-52d 48. (d) yellow stripe 200-6d
20. (d) either 460-28b 49. (b) I & III only 513-11c
21. (c) I & II 700-16 50. (c) Class I, Division I 505-15b
22. (d) neither 501-9a3 51. (b) both I & II 250-50a1
23. (d) neither 501-9a3 52. (c) 7” T. 490-24
24. (c) panelboard 384-16 ex.1 53. (b) 4.308 sq. in. Table 352-45
25. (b) cable trays 340-4 (3) 54. (a) 18” 760-52b1
26. (d) one minute 701-11 55. (d) #12 720-4
27. (c) both 250-2d 56. (b) 194°F 333-20
28. (c) 6 240-101a 57. (d) barrier 810-18c
29. (c) 24 T.300-5- 300-50 ex. 2 58. (b) interchangeable 410-105
30. (b) II only 517-72c 59. (b) same grd. Electrode 250-58
60. (b) 300v 380-8b 66. (d) 200% 630-12a
61. (d) 3 T. 430-37 67. (d) neither I nor II 501-16a
62. (a) #14 310-14 68. (c) both I & II 250-24a1
63. (c) 12 511-7b 69. (a) 31% Chapter 9 Table 1
64. (d) cable assembly 230-30 ex.d 70. (d) I, II or III 250-92b1,2,3
65. (c) both I & II 430-125 c1a
4. Elevators shall have a single means for disconnecting all undergrounded
main power supply conductors for each unit; ___.
(a) this does not include the emergency power service if the system is
automatic
MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #9 Two Hour (b) this does include the emergency power service
Time Limit (c) this does not include the emergency power service
(d) no elevators are to operate on emergency power system
1. Where a shore-power is supplied, boats 20 feet or less in length shall be 5. A motor operating at 40 volts, the minimum line terminal housing spacing
equipped with shore-power receptacles of a ___ type rated at not less than between fixed line terminals must be ___ inch.
20 amperes.
(a) 1/4 (b) 1/2 (c) 3/8 (d) 5/8
(a) GFCI
(b) locking and grounding 6. What is the minimum thickness for a 6” x 4” x 3 1/4” box?
(c) tamperproof
(d) able to be locked in the “off” position (a) .0625” (b) .0747” (c) 15 MSG (d) 16 MSG
2. Which of the following pool parts are required to be bonded together? 7. Capacitors containing more than ___ gallons of flammable liquid shall be
enclosed in vaults so outdoor fenced enclosures.
I. All fixed metal parts within 5 feet of the inside walls
II. All forming shells and mounting brackets of no-niche fixture unless (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 7 (d) 10
listed for a low voltage system
III. All metal parts of an underwater sound system 8. The branch circuit overcurrent devices in emergency circuits shall be ___.
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I, II and III (a) of the reset type only (b) a slow-blow
type
3. When installing office furnishing, receptacles outlets, ___ be located in (c) accessible to only authorized personnel (d) painted yellow
lighting accessories.
9. An electrically operated organs shall have both generator and motor
(a) single-type only can (b) duplex-type only can (c) shall(d) shall frames grounded or ___.
not
(a) the generator and the motor shall be effectively insulated from ground
and from each other
(b) the generator and the motor shall be effectively insulated from ground
(c) the generator shall be effectively insulated from the ground and from 15. Open motors with commutators shall be located so sparks cannot reach
the motor driving it adjacent combustible material, but this ___.
(d) both the generator and motor shall have double installation
(a) is only required for over 600 volt motors
10. Cable trays include fittings or other suitable means for ___. (b) shall not prohibit these motors on wooden floors
(c) does not prohibit these motors from a Class I location
I. Temperature (d) none of these
II. Electric continuity
III. Changes in direction and elevation of runs 16. ___ shall be controlled by an externally operable switch or breaker
which will open all undergrounded conductors.
(a) I only (b) I and II only (c) III only (d) I and III only
I. outline lighting II. signs III. portable signs
11. A raceway contains 45 current-carrying conductors. The ampacity of
each conductor shall be reduced ___ percent. (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I and II only
(a) 80 (b) 70 (c) 60 (d) 35 17. A public address system ___.
12. Multiconductor portable cables used to connect mobile equipment and (a) is not covered in the Code (b) has its own Code section
machinery above 2000 volts, the conductors shall be ___. (c) is covered in the Code under Art. 640 (d) none of these
(a) without ground (b) unshielded (c) shielded (d) MK 18. 3” rigid nonmetallic conduit has a maximum spacing between supports
braid of ___.
13. A pool panelboard, not part of the service equipment, shall have a (a) 3 (b) 5 (c) 6 (d) 8
grounding conductor installed between ___.
19. Conductors which supply one or more AC transformers or DC rectifiers
(a) its grounding terminal and a separate ground arc welders shall be protected by an overcurrent device rated or set at not
(b) its grounding terminal and a ground rod more than ___ percent of the conductor rating.
(c) its grounding terminal and the grounding terminal of the service
equipment (a) 70 (b) 80 (c) 125 (d) 200
(d) its grounding terminal and bonding grid
20. The battery voltage computed on the basis of ___ volts per sell for the
14. In communication circuits the bonding together of all separate lead-acid type and ___ volts per cell for the alkali type.
electrodes ___.
(a) 1.5 for lead-acid, 2.0 for alkali
(a) shall not be permitted (b) 2.0 for lead-acid, 1.5 for alkali
(b) shall be permitted with a minimum size jumper #4 (c) 2.0 for lead-acid, 1.2 for alkali
(c) shall be permitted with a minimum size jumper #6 (d) 1.2 for lead-acid, 2.0 for alkali
(d) shall be permitted with a minimum size jumper #8
21. Optional standby systems are typically installed to provide an alternate (a) sunlight resistant listing (b) an equipment
source of electric power for such loads as ___ systems. grounding conductor
(c) a bushing with double locknuts (d) PVC raceway is not
I. communications II. data processing II. refrigeration permitted
(a) III only (b) I and III only(c) II and III only (d) I, II and III 27. All devices excluding lighting and appliance branch circuit panelboards
provided with terminals for the attachment of conductors and intended for
22. Feeder circuits supplying power to irrigation machines, shall have an connection to more than one side of the circuit shall have ___ properly
equipment grounding conductor ___. marked for identification.
(a) not smaller than #6 cu (b) sized according to Table (a)conductors (b) terminals (c) sides (d) none of
250-66 these
(c) sized according to Table 250-122 (d) not smaller than #8 cu
28. There shall have an air space of at least ___ between walls, back, gutter
23. Which of the following is not a true statement concerning an equipment partition, if of metal, or door of any cabinet, or cut out box and nearest
grounding conductor? exposed current-carrying parts of devices mounted within the cabinet
where the voltage exceeds 251 volts.
(a) Under certain conditions, equipment grounding conductors may be
required to be larger than circuit conductors (a) 1/4”(b) 1/2”(c) 1” (d) 1 1/2”
(b) Under certain conditions, equipment grounding conductors may be run
in parallel 29. For equipment rated 1200 amperes or more 600 volts or less, and over 6
(c) One size of equipment grounding conductors shall be increased to feet wide, containing overcurrent devices, switching devices, or control
compensate for voltage drop devices, there shall be entrance not less than ___ inches wide and 6 1/2 feet
(d) one equipment grounding conductor may serve multiple circuits high at each end.
24. In a recreational vehicle, which major appliance, other than built-in does (a) 24 (b) 30 (c) 36 (d) 48
the Code consider portable if cord-connected?
30. A ___ is a tank or vat in which electrochemical reactions are caused by
I. refrigerator II. clothes washers III. gas range equipment applying electrical energy for the purpose of refining or producing usable
materials.
(a) I only (b) I and II only (c) II only (d) I, II and III
(a) electrolytic cell (b) heating boiler (c) radiant heat (d)
25. A copper bus bar is 4” wide by 1/2” thick. What is the ampacity? duct heater
(a) 500 amps (b) 1000 amps (c) 1500 amps (d) 2000 31. Underground service conductors carried up a pole must be protected
amps from mechanical injury to a height of at least ___ feet.
26. Where rigid PVC conduit is used as a raceway system in bulk storage (a) 10 (b) 8 (c) 12 (d) 15
plant wiring, the raceway shall include ___.
32. All operating control and signal circuits used in elevators, dumbwaiters
and escalators shall be wired with ___ wire or larger. I. may occupy the same raceway II. shall be installed in different
raceway
(a) #14 (b) #16 (c) #18 (d) #20
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) none of these
33. A crane rail when used as a conductor shall be ___.
39. A boiler employing resistance-type heating elements rated more than 48
I. Grounded by fittings used for suspension or attachment of rail amperes and not contained in an ASME rated and stamped vessel shall have
II. Grounded by a bonding conductor to a water pipe the heating elements subdivided into loads not exceeding ___ and
III. Effectively grounded at the transformer protected and not more than ___ amperes.
(a) I only (b) I and II only (c) I and III only (d) II and III only (a) 24…48 (b) 48…60 (c) 24…60 (d) 48…
34. Threaded boxes not over 100 cubic inches, that contain devices, shall be 40. Electric nonmetallic tubing is not permitted to be used in sizes up to ___.
considered to be adequately supported if two or more circuit are threaded
into the box wrenchtight and on the same side and if each conduit is (a) 1” (b) 2” (c) 3” (d) 4”
supported within ___ inches of the box.
41. In agricultural buildings all cables shall be secured within ___ inches of a
(a) 36 (b) 30 (c) 24 (d) 18 box.
35. All lights and any receptacles adjacent to the mirror(s) and above the (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 12 (d) 18
dressing table counters in dressing rooms of theaters shall be controlled by
wall switches installed in the ___. 42. Because aluminum is not a magnetic metal, there will be ___ present
when aluminum conductors are grouped in a wireway.
(a) dressing rooms (b) control room (c) projection room (d)
stage office (a) no heat due to voltage (b) no heat due to hysteresis
(c) no inductance currents (d) none of these
36. Class I circuits and power supply circuits shall be permitted to occupy
the same raceway only where the equipment powered is ___. 43. A residence has a front entrance on the north side of the house along
with an attached garage with an 8’ wide door, also a back entrance door on
(a) low voltage (b) a fire alarm system (c) functionally associated (d) the south side of the house. How many lighting outlets are required for
AC/DC these outdoor entrances?
37. Introduction generating equipment on systems with significant ___ may
become self-excited upon loss of primary source and experience severe 44. Heating panels or heating panel sets in poured concrete shall not exceed
over-voltage as a result. 33 watts per square foot of heated area or ___ watts per linear foot of
cable.
(a) voltage (b) amperage (c) induction (d) capacitance
(a) 10 1/2 (b) 16 1/2 (c) 25 (d) 33
38. In general, Class II control circuits and power circuits ___.
45. Each switchboard, switchboard section, or panelboard, if used as service (a) electrical circuits that lead or pass through wall mounted fixtures
equipment, shall be provided with ___. mounted at a height of less than 5’ 6” and located in pediatric wards
(b) electrical circuits that lead or pass through wet niche light fixtures
(a) a main bonding jumper (b) a power circuit located in swimming pools
(c) two hours of fuel supply (d) three hours of fuel (c) electrical circuits that lead or pass through a gasoline dispensing pump
supply (d) electrical circuits that lead or pass through paint spray booths
46. When a diesel engine is used as a prime mover of a generator to supply 51. Where practicable, a separation of at least ___ feet shall be maintained
emergency power, how much of site fuel is required? between any coaxial cable and lightning conductors.
(a) one-half hour if fule supply (b) one hour of fuel (a) 2 (b) 2 1/2 (c) 4 (d) 6
(c) two hours of fuel supply (d) three hour of fuel
supply 52. The neutral of solidly grounded neutral system shall be permitted to be
grounded at more than one point for ___.
47. The length of a type S cord connecting a trash compactor must not
exceed ___. I. Service
II. Direct buried portion of feeders employing a bare copper neutral
(a) 18” (b) 4’ (c) 36” (d) 2’ III. Overheat portion installed
48. On a 4-wire delta-connected secondary where the midpoint of one (a) I and II only (b) II and IV only (c) I and III only (d) III only
phase is grounded to supply lighting and similar loads, the phase conductor
having the higher voltage to ground shall be identified by ___. 53. Where extensive metal in or on buildings may become energized and is
subject to personal contact ___ will provide additional safety.
I. Tagging
II. An outer finish that is orange in color (a) adequate bonding and grounding (b) bonding
III. Other effective means (c) suitable ground detectors (d) none of these
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III 54. Color braid of a flexible cords used to identify the use of the grounded
conductor shall be finished to show a___ color, and the braid on the other
49. Splices and traps shall not be located within fixture ___. conductor of conductors finished to show a readily distinguishable solid
color or colors.
(a) splice boxes (b) arms and steams (c) pancake boxes (d)
none of these I. white II. green III. natural gray IV. Light blue
50. In normal practice, the NEC discourages the practice of switching the (a) I and II only (b) II and IV only (c) I and III only (d) III only
grounded conductor. However, in one of the following cases, the Code
makes an exception and actually requires that this be adopted. Select that 55. Switches, flashers, and similar devices controlling transformers shall be
case. either rated for controlling inductive load(s) or have an ampere rating not
less than ___ the ampere rating of the transformer.
(a) 100% (b) 125% (c) 200% (d) 300%
62. Equipment having an open-circuit voltage exceeding ___ volt shall not
56. Solid dielectric solid conductors operated above 2000 volts in be installed in dwelling occupancies.
permanent installations shall have ozone-resistant insulation and shall be
___. (a) 1000 (b) 460 (c) 600 (d) 208
(a) covered (b) protected (c) shielded (d) 63. Two-wire DC circuits used in DC system grounding in a integrated
surface mounted electrical system shall be permitted to be ___.
57. The ampacity requirements of x-ray equipment shall be based on ___ (a) undergrounded (b) uninsulated (c) over 600v (d)
percent of the momentary rating of the equipment. none of these
(a) 40 (b) 50 (c) 70 (d) 80 64. Type USE service entrance cable, identified for underground used in a
cabled assembly, mau have a ___ concentric.
58. A grounding electrode conductor shall not be required for a system that
supplies a ___ circuit and is derived from a transformer rated not more than (a) bare copper (b) covered metal
1000va. (c) bare aluminum (d) covered
(a) Class I (b) Class II (c) Class III (d) all of these 65. Each fixtures of each secondary circuit of tubing for electric-discharge
lighting system, having an open-circuit voltage of 1500 volts, shall have
59. Motion picture projectors are ___. clearly legible marking reading ___.
(a) covered under threater and similar locations in the Code I. “Caution 1500 volts” II. “Caution High Voltage” III. “ Danger High
(b) not covered in the Code Voltage”
(c) covered in their own section in the Code on motion picture studios
(d) part of these section in the Code on motion picture studios (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III
60. DC conductors used for electroplating shall be protected from 66. A ___ is a protective device for limiting surge voltages by discharging or
overcurrent by ___. bypassing surge current and is also prevents continued flow of follow
current while remaining capable of repeating these functions.
I. A current sensing device which operates a disconnecting means
II. Fuses or circuit breakers (a) surge arrester (b) auto fuse (c) fuse (d) circuit breaker
III. Other approved means
67. Motor branch-circuit, short-circuit and ground fault protection and
(a) II only (b) I and II only (c) II and II only (d) I, II and III motor overload protection shall be permitted to be combined in a single
protection device where the rating or setting of the device provides the ___
61. The paralleling efficiency of ground rods longer than ___ feet is protection specified in section 430-32.
improved by spacing greater than 6 feet.
(a) combined overload (b) overcurrent (c) overload (d) branch-
(a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 15 (d) 20 circuit
70. Loop wiring for underfloor raceways, shall not be considered ___.
68. The maximum ampacity for a single #500 kcmil conductor in a type IGS-
EC cable shall not exceed ___ amperes. (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I or II
(a) 119 (b) 168 (c) 206 (d) 238
69. For cord and attachment, plug-cord connected motor-compressor and

equipment on 15 or 20 ampere branch-circuits, the rating of the attachment
plug and receptacle shall not exceed 20 amperes.
(a) 250…125 (b) 125…250 (c) 250…250 (d)

125…125
1. (b) locking and grounding type 555-3 26. (b) equip. grd. 515-5c
2. (d) I, II & III 680-22a2,5 680-23a 27. (b) terminals 200-10a
3. (d) shall not 605-5c 28. (c) 1” 373-11a3
4. (b) 620-91c 29. (a) 24” 110-26c
5. (c) 3/8” T. 430-12c1 30. (a) electrolytic cell 668-2 DEF
6. (a) .0625” 370-40b 31. (b) 8’ 300-5d
7. (a) 3 gallons 460-2a 32. (d) #20 620-12a2
8. (c) accessible only 700-25 33. (c) I & III only 610-21f4
9. (c) 250-122b 34. (d) 18” 370-23e
10. (c) III only 318-5e 35. (a) dressing rooms 520-73
11. (d) 35% 310-15b2a 36. (c) functional associated 725-26b
12. (c) shielded 400-31b 37. (d) capacitance 705-40 FPN2
13. (c) 680-25d 38. (b) II only 725-54a1
14. (c) #6 800-40d 39. (b) 48…60 424-72b
15. (b) wooden floors 430-14b ex. 40. (b) 2” 331-5b
16. (d) I & II only 600-6 41. (b) 8” 547-4b
17. (c) is covered 640-1 42. (b) no heating 300-20n FPN
18. (c) 6’ T. 347-8 43. (b) 2 210-70a2
19. (d) 200% 630-12b 44. (b) 16 1/2w 424-44a
20. (c) 480-2 45. (a) main bonding jumper 384-3c
21. (d) I, II & III 551-5c 46. (c) two hours fuel 700-12b2
22. (c) T.250-122 675-13 47. (b) 4’ 442-16b2b
23. (a) 250-122a 48. (d) I, II & III 215-8
24. (d) I, II & III 551-2 FPN 49. (b) arms & stems 410-28c
25. (d) 2000a 374-6 50. (c) gasoline pump 514-5a
51. (d) 6’ 820-10f3 61. (a) 8’ 250-56 FPN
52. (d) I, II & III 250-184b1,2,3 62. (a) 1000v 410-80b
53. (a) adequate bonding 250-116 FPN 63. (a) ungrounded 685-12
54. (c) I and III only 400-22a 64. (a) bare copper 338-1b
55. (c) 200% 600-6b 65. (a) I only 410-91
56. (c) shielded 310-6 66. (a) surge arrester 280-2
57. (b) 50% 660-6a 67. (c) overload 430-55
58. (d) all of these 250-30 (2) ex. 68. (b) 168a T. 325-14
59. (c) own section 540 69. (b) 125…250 440-55b
60. (d) I, II & III 669-9 (1)(2)(3) 70. (c) both 354-6
4. Buildings of multiple occupancy shall be permitted to have ___ separate
sets of service entrance conductors which are tapped from one service
drop.
(a) one (b) two (c) two or more (d) no
5. Locations where flammable paints are dried, but in which the ventilating
MASTER OPEN BOOK #10 equipment is interlocked with the electrical equipment may be designate as
Two Hour Time Limit ___.
1. The equipment grounding conductor in type NM cable for 15, 20 and 30 (a) Class I, Division II (b) nonhazardous
ampere branch circuit ___. (c) Class II, Division II (d) Class II, Division I
(a) may be at least one size smaller than the insulated circuit conductor 6. At what angle does a header attach to a flow duct?
(b) must be the same size as the insulated circuit conductors
(c) is required only with aluminum cable (a) parallel (b) straight (c) right angle (d) none of these
(d) none of these
7. In Class I, Division O locations, the Code requires conduit seals adjacent to
2. Thermoplastic insulation may stiffen at temperatures colder than minus boxes containing splices if the conduit is equal to or larger than.
___ degrees C requiring care can be exercised during installation at such
temperatures. (a) 3/4”(b) 1 1/2” (c) 1” (d) 2”
(a) 5 (b) 10 (c) 15 (d) 30 8. Every electric sign of any type, fixed or portable, shall be ___.
3. Service heads for service conductors shall be ___. (a) listed (b) approved (c) permanently wired (d)
electrically isolated
(a) raintight (b) weatherproof (c) rainproof (d)
watertight 9. In motion-picture studio, feeder conductors to the stage may be
protected, with respect to ampacity, at a maximum value of ___ percent.
(a) 200 (b) 250 (c) 400 (d) 500 (a) job specifications
(b) the plans
10. Service conductors run above the top level of a window shall be (c) the instructions given by the authority having jurisdiction
permitted to be less than the ___. (d) the instruction included in the listing or labeling
(a) 3’ (b) 6’ (c) 8’ (d) 10’ 17. Which of the following statements about the connection of an small
appliance receptacle outlet at a dwelling is (are) correct?
11. Cells in jars of conductive materials shall be installed in trays of
nonconductive material with not more than ___ cells in the series circuit. I. The refrigerator can be plugged into it
II. The outdoor receptacle outlet may be connected to one of the required
(a) 16 (b) 18 (c) 20 (d) 24 small appliance circuit
12. Signs operated by electronic or electromechanical controllers located (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
external to the sign shall have a disconnecting means located ___.
18. Silicone rubber insulated fixture wire SF-I should be limited to use where
(a) within sight of sign (b) within sight from controller location the voltage does not exceed ___ volts.
(c) only in the controller (d) only external to the controller
(a) 500 (b) 300 (c) 200 (d) 100
13. Metallic enclosures of reactor and adjacent metal parts shall be installed
so that the ___ from induced circulating currents will not be hazardous to 19. On circuits of 600 volts or less, overhead spans up to 50 feet in length
personnel or constitute a fire hazard. shall have conductors not smaller than ___.
(a) heat(b) arc (c) temperature rise (d) fumes (a) #4 (b) #12 (c) #6 (d) #10
14. What is the service conductor demand load for the following 20 outlets 20. A pool recirculating pump motor receptacle shall be permitted not less
at a marina? than ___ feet from the inside walls of the pool.
17 – 80 amp receptacles 3 – 50 amp receptacles (a) 5 (b) 8 (c) 10 (d) 15
(a) 660 amps (b) 528 amps (c) 462 amps (d) 21. A bare #4 conductor may be concrete-encased and service as the
396 amps grounding electrode when at least ___ feet in length.
15. A 240 volts single-phase room air conditioner shall be considered as a (a) 25 (b) 15 (c) 10 (d) 15
single motor unit if its rating is not more than ___ amps.
22. For limited flexibility for motor connections in a Class I, division OO
(a) 20 (b) 30 (c) 40 (d) 50 location, flexible conduit ___.
16. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed, used, or both, in (a) must be explosion-proof
accordance with ___. (b) must be liquid-tight flexible conduit or equal
(c) may be standard flexible metal conduit
(d) shall not be used (a) rigid conduit only (b) not less than 3/4” in diameter
(c) bonded (d) electrically continous
23. Flexible metal conduit shall be secured at which of the following?
29. Store rooms and similar areas adjacent to aircraft hangars but effectively
(a) at intervals not exceeding 4 1/2 feet isolated shall be designated ___.
(b) within 12 inches on each side of a box where fished
(c) where fished (a) Class I, Division II (b) lass II, Division I
(d) lengths not exceeding 3’ at motor terminals (c) Class II, Division II (d) shall not be classified
24. The ampacity of capacitor circuit conductor shall not be less than ___ 30. With consideration to mobile homes, which of the following major
percent of the rated current of the capacitor. appliances, other than built-in, are NOT considered portable if cord
connected?
(a) 100 (b) 125 (c) 135 (d) 150
(a) refrigerators (b) range equipment
25. Cables and receptacles associated with the information technology (c) clothes washers (d) water heater
equipment shall be permitted under a raised floor, provided ___.
31. Power feed, grounding connection, and shiled system connection
I. Openings in raised floors for cables protect cables from abrasions between the FCC system and other wiring systems shall be accomplished in
II. Ventilation in the underfloor area is used only for information a ___.
technology equipment
III. The raised floor is of suitable construction and the underfloor area is (a) transition assembly (b) raceway (c) trench (d) none of these
accessible
32. Audible and visual signal devices shall be provided, where practicable to
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III indicate ___.
26. When bare grounded conductors are used with insulated conductors, I. Derangement of emergency source
their ampacities are limited to ___. II. That the battery charging is not functioning
III. That the battery is carrying load
(a) 60 Degrees C
(b) 75 Degrees C (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III
(c) 90 Degrees C
(d) that permitted to the adjacent insulated conductors 33. Type MC cable installed outside buildings or as aerial cable shall comply
with NEC Article ___.
27. Fixtures shall be constructed or installed that adjacent combustible
material will not be subjected to temperature in excess of ___ degrees C. (a) 225 (b) 710-3 (c) 300-5 (d) 225 and 321
(a) 75 (b) 90 (c) 185 (d) 140 34. A ground ring encircling the building, in direct contact with the earth at a
depth below earth surface shall not be less than ___ feet, consisting of at
28. Metal enclosures for grounding electrode conductors shall be ___. least 20’ of bare copper not smaller than #2.
(a) 2 (b) 2 1/2 (c) 3 (d) 4 I. erection II. in transit III. packaging
35. Each patient bed in a critical care area shall be provided with a minimum (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III
of ___ receptacle (s).
42. The words “thermally protected” appearing on the nameplate of a
(a) one duplex (b) single (c) two duplex (d) six motor or motor compressor indicate that the motor is provided with a ___.
36. Conductor supplying several motors shall have an ampacity equal to the (a) fuse (b) breaker (c) thermal protector (d) switch
sum of the full-load current rating of all the motors plus ___ % of the
highest rated motor in the group. 43. Hanging fixtures where located directly above any part of the bathtub
shall be so installed that the fixture is not less than ___ feet above the top
(a) 25 (b) 80 (c) 100 (d) 125 of the bathtub.
37. Rigid conduit shall be ___ every 10 feet as required by the section 110- (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 8 (d) none of these
21
44. Conductor overload protection is not required if ___.
(a) stamped (b) clearly and durably identified
(c) marked (d) none of these (a) conductors are oversized by 125%
(b) conductors are part of the limited-energy circuit
38. The grounding electrode conductor shall be ___ and shall be installed in (c) interruption of the circuit can create hazard
one continuous length without a space or joint. (d) none of the above
I. solid II. solid or stranded III. insulated, 45. The largest stranded conductor permitted to be connected to terminals
covered or bare by means of upturned lugs is ___ AWG.
(a) I only (b) I and III (c) II and III (d) III only (a) #8 (b) #6 (c) #10 (d) #12
39. Branch circuits supplying two or more outlets for fixed space heating 46. Electrical installations in hollow spaces, vertical shafts, and ventilation or
equipment in a dwelling shall be rated at ___ amperes. air-handlling ducts shall be so made that the possible spread of fire or
products of combustion will not be ___.
(a) 15-20-25-30 (b) 15-20-30-40 (c) 15-20-30 (d) 20-30-40
(a) substancially increased (b) allowed (c) exposed (d)
40. Field bends or modifications shall be so made that the ___ of the cable underrated
tray system and support for the cable shall be maintained.
47. A branch circuit feeding a sign which has a combustion of lamps and
(a) temperature (b) electrical continuity (c) strength (d) rigidity transformers shall not exceed the rating of ___ amps.
41. Protection shall be provided for exposed conductors and equipment (a) 15 (b) 20 (c) 30 (d) 50
during process of manufacturing, ___ at the building site.
48. The minimum length of free conductors left at each outlet and switch 55. Pull-type canopy switches shall not be located more than ___ inches
point in a dwelling shall not be less than ___ inches. from the center of the canopy.
(a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 8 (d) 10 (a) 1 1/2” (b) 2” (c) 3” (d) 3 1/2”
49. Knob and tube wiring splices shall be ___ unless approved devices are 56. Plug fuses of the Edison-base type shall be used ___.
used.
(a) where overfusing is necessary
(a) tape(b) bolted (c) clamped (d) soldered (b) only as replacement items in existing installations
(c) as a replacement for type S fuses
50. Each commercial building and each commercial occupancy accessible to (d) only for 50 amps and above
pedestrians shall have at least one outside sight outlet branch circuit rated
at ___ amps. 57. Where motors are provided with terminal housing, the housing shall be
___ and of substantial construction.
(a) 15 (b) 20 (c) either (a) or (b) (d) neither (a) nor
(b) (a) plastic (b) metal (c) either (a) or (b) (d)
neither (a) nor (b)
51. Open individual service conductors in wet locations, maximum 600volts,
supported every 9 feet should have a minimum clearance between 58. A storage battery supplying emergency lighting and power shall maintain
conductors of ___. not less than 87 1/2 percent of full voltage at total load for a period of at
least ___.
(a) 2 1/2” (b) 3” (c) 6” (d) 12”
(a) 2 hours (b) 1 1/2 hours (c) 1 hour (d) 1/4 hour
52. Angle-pull dimensional requires to apply to junction boxes only when
the size of conductors is equal to or larger than ___.
59. The internal depth of outlet boxes intended to enclose flush devices
(a) #0 (b) #4 (c) #3/0 (d) #6 shall be at least ___.
53. According to the Code, conductors on poles, where not placed on racks (a) 1/2”(b) 7/8”(c) 15/16” (d) 1”
or brackets, shall be supported not less than ___.
60. The 150 va rating per 2 feet of lighting track ___.
(a) 6” (b) 12” (c) 18” (d) 24”
54. Wood braces used in structural mounting of boxes shall have a cross- I. will limit the number of fixtures allowed
section not less than nominal ___. II. is for load calculations only
III. it limits the length of track that can be run
(a) 3/4” x 1 1/2” (b) 1” x 1 1/2” (c) 1” x 2” (d) 3/4” x
2” (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III
61. When supplying nominal 120 volt rated room air-conditioner, the length
of the flexible supply cords shall not exceed ___ feet. (a) 12 (b) 16 (c) 18 (d) 24
67. Bored holes in wood members for cables or raceway-type wiring shall be
(a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 8 (d) 10
bored so that the edge of the hole is not less than ___ inches from the
62. Sheet metal auxiliary gutters shall be supported throughout their entire nearest edge.
length not exceeding ___ feet.
(a) 1 1/4” (b) 1 1/8” (c) 1 1/2” (d) 1 1/6”
(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 8 (d) 10
68. Unless specified otherwise, live parts of electrical equipment operating
63. Each patient bed location shall be supplied by at least ___. at ___ volts or more shall be guarded.
(a) five receptacles (a) 12 (b) 15 (c) 50 (d) 24

(b) one branch circuit
(c) two branch circuits 69. generators operating at ___ volts or less and driven by individual motors
(d) three branch circuits shall be considered as protected by the overcurrent device protecting the
motor if these device will operate when the generators are delivering not
more than 150% of their full load rated current.
64. Insulating bushings are required on conduit entering boxes, gutters, etc.
if it contains conductors as large as ___.
(a) 65 (b) 70 (c) 75 (d) 85
(a) #2 (b) #4 (c) #0 (d) #6
70. Where necessary, a shallow outlet box not less than ___ inches deep
may be used.
65. ___ is the wall and arch that separates the stage from the auditorium.
(a) 1/2 (b) 3/4 (c) 1 (d) 1 1/4

(a) Stage drop (b) proscenium (c) acrolein (d) butadiene
66. A fixture that weights more than 6 pounds or exceeds ___ inches in any ANSWERS MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #10
dimension shall not be supported by the screw shell.
1. (b) same size 250-122 9. (c) 400% 530-18b

2. (b) 10° 310-12 FPN 402-3 FPN 10. (a) 3’ 230-9 ex.
3. (a) raintight 230-54a 11. (c) 20 cells 480-5b
4. (c) two or more 230-40 ex. 1 12. (b) within sight 600-6a
5. (b) nonhazardous 516-2e 13. (c) temperature rise 470-18e
6. (c) right angle 358-5 14. (c) 462 amps 555-6
7. (d) 2” 501-5a1 15. (c) 40a 440-62a2
8. (a) listed 600-3 16. (d) listing 110-3b
17. (a) I only 210-52b1 44. (c) hazard 240-3a
18. (b) 300v T. 402-3 45. (c) #10 110-14a
19. (d) #10 225-6a1 46. (a) substantially increased 300-21
20. (a) 5’ 680-6a1 47. (b) 20a 600-5b1
21. (d) 20’ 250-50c 48. (b) 6” 300-14
22. (c) flex. metal 501-4b 49. (d) soldered 324-12
23. (a) 4 1/2’ 350-18 50. (b) 20a 600-5a
24. (c) 135% 460-8a 51. (c) 6” 300-14
25. (d) I, II & III 645-5d1,3,4 52. (b) #4 370-28a
26. (d) adjacent 310-15a3 53. (b) 12” 225-14d
27. (b) 90° 410-5 410-65a 54. (c) 1” x 2” 370-23b2
28. (d) elect. cont. 250-64e 55. (d) 3 1/2” 410-38c
29. (d) not classified 513-3d 56. (b) replacement 240-51b
30. (d) water heater 550-2 FPN 57. (b) metal 430-12a
31. (a) trans. assembly 328-15 58. (b) 1 1/2 hours 700-12a
32. (d) I, II & III 700-7a,b,c 59. (c) 15/16” 370-24
33. (d) 334-10f 60. (c) II only 220-12b
34. (b) 2 1/2’ 250-50d 61. (d) 10’ 440-64
35. (d) six 517-19b 62. (a) 5’ 374-3a
36. (a) 25% 430-24 63. (c) two branch circuits 517-19a
37. (b) identified 346-16c 64. (b) #4 300-4a1
38. (c) II & III 250-62 65. (b) proscenium 520-2 DEF
39. (c) 15-20-30 424-3a 66. (b) 16” 410-15a
40. (b) continuity 318-6a 67. (a) 1 1/4” 300-4a1
41. (d) I, II & III 545-8 68. (c) 50v 110-27a
42. (c) therm. protector DEF 100 69. (a) 65v 445-4c
43. (c) 8’ 410-4d 70. (a) 1/2” 370-24
sheath and where the sheath extend into the box ntot less than 1/4”,
securing the cable to the box shall not be required.
(a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 12 (d) 24
2. A bare copper conductor can be used in an underground service ___.
MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #11 (a) where judged suitable for soil conditions
(b) where used in raceway
1. Where Nm cable or underground feeder and branch circuit cable is used (c) without regard to soil conditions where part of cable assembly
boxes not larger than a nominal size 2 1/4” x 4” mounted in walls and where identified or underground use
the cable is fastened within ___ inches of the box measures along the (d) all of the above
3. The grounding conductor for communication circuit shall be connected to 10. The minimum headroom requirement of 6’ 6” for service equipment in
the ___. an existing dwelling unit is not required if the service equipment or
panelboard does not exceed ___ amps.
I. metallic power raceway II. service equipment enclosure III. building
electrode system (a) 100 (b) 200 (c) 300 (d) 400
(a) I only (b) II only (c) II or III only (d) I, II or III 11. Which of the following statements about lightning protection is (are)
true?
4. “Direct grade level access” is defined as being located not more than ___
above grade level. I. Air terminal should be spaced at least 6 feet away from the other
electrode
(a) 6 1/2’ (b) 6’ 3” (c) 6’ 4” (d) 8’ II. If lighting protection is required for an irrigation machine, a driven
ground rod should be connected to the machine of the stationary point.
5. A main bonding jumper shall be a ___.
I. wire II. screw III. bus
12. If the appliance is provided with a single-pole switching device, the
(a) I only (b) I or II only (c) I or III only (d) I, II or III attachment plug shall be ___.
6. The earth shall not be used as the sole ___ conductor. I. of the grounding type II. polarized
(a) equipment grounding (b) grounded (c) neutral (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
(d) bonding
13. Listed equipment protected by a system of double insulation, or its
7. Each receptacle of DC plugging boxes shall berated at not less than ___ equivalent, shall not be required to be grounded. Where such a system is
amps. employed, the equipment shall be ___.
(a) 15 (b) 20 (c) 25 (d) 30 (a) labeled (b) approved (c) distinctively marked (d) identified
8. A protective layer which is installed between the floor and type FCC flat 14. The ampacity of #12 THW conductor used with a 15-minute motor on a
conductor cable to protect the cable from physical damage and may or may monorail hoist installed in a raceway containing a total of four current-
not be incorporates as an integral part of the cable is the ___. carrying conductors would be ___ amps.
(a) transition assembly (b) outer sheath (c) bottom shield (d)
header (a) 20 (b) 30 (c) 33 (d) 36.96
9. An area must be classed as a Class II hazardous location if it contains ___. 15. No premises wiring, with a grounded conductor, shall be electrically
connected to a supply system unless the supply system contains ___.
(a) combustible dust (b) ignitable vapors (c) flammable gases (d)
ignitable fibers (a) a grounded conductor
(b) a wiring design
(c) protection
(d) none of these 22. ___ of conductor in rigid nonmetallic conduit shall be made only in
junction, outlet boxes or conduit bodies.
16. A manufactured wiring system shall have receptacles that are ___.
(a) splices (b) splices and taps (c) connections (d) none of these
I. uniquely polarized II. of the locking type III. GFCI
23. Connection of conductors to terminal parts shall ensure a thoroughly
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I & II only (d) I, II and III good connection without damaging the conductors and shall be made by
means of ___.
17. For small motor the locked-rotor current shall be assumed to be ___ the
full-laod current. I. splices to flexible leads II. pressure connectors III. solder lugs
(a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 (d) 8 (a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I, II or III
18. A cord connector that is supported by a permanently installed cord

pendant shall be considered a (an) ___. 24. ___ of insulating materials shall be permitted to be used without boxes
in exposed cable wiring.
(a) receptacle outlet (b) permanent cord (c) lighting outlet (d)
outlet device I. switches devices II. outlet devices III. tap devices
19. Proscenium side lights shall have the lampholder terminals kept away at (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III
least ___ from the metal of the trough.
25. A nursing home is a building or part thereof used for the lodging,
(a) 1/2”(b) 1” (c) 3” (d) 6” boarding or nursing care, on a 24 hour basis, of ___ or more persons.
20. Stage cables used in motion picture studios for stage lighting shall be (a) 4 (b) 12 (c) 50 (d) 100
protected by means of overcurrent device set at not more than ___ of the
values given in the appropriate Code table. 26. Which of the following must be provided with GFCI?
(a) 500% (b) 400% (c) 200% (d) 100% (a) a dishwashers (b)fountains (c) outdoor lights (d)
refrigerators
21. When installing a surge arrester of the service of less than 100 volts, the
grounding conductor shall be connected to ___. 27. Each resistance welder shall have overcurrent primary protection set at
not more than ___ percent.
I. The grounded service conductor
II. The grounding electrode conductor (a) 200 (b) 300 (c) 250 (d) 125
III. The grounding electrode for the service
IV. The equipment grounding terminal in the service equipment 28. 3-way and 4-way switches shall be so wired that all switching is done in
the ___ conductor.
(a) I and II only (b) I and III only(c) III and IV only (d) I, II, III or IV
(a) ungrounded (b) grounded (c) neutral (d) grounding (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
29. Service conductors on a 4600v system shall not be smaller than ___ 36. A motor is connected to the electrical system by #10 THW conductors
unless in cable. that are protected by a double pole 40 amp breaker. These conductors are
enclosed in a 1/2” liquidtigth flexible metal conduit that is 4 feet long and is
(a) #6 (b) #4 (c) #2 (d) #1 terminated in connectors that are approved grounding. Which of the
following is the correct statement concerning this installation?
30. In cellular metal floor raceways all of the following are true except ___.
(a) the 1/2” liquidtight conduit will not permit the installation of two #10
(a) splices and taps can be made in junction boxes THW’s due to the 40% fill requirement
(b) disconnected outlets are removed (b) the conduit must contain grounding conductor since it is more than 3’
(c) entry boxes are installed flush to the floor in length
(d) the combined cross sectional ill cannot exceed 45% (c) the conduit must contain grounding conductor since the conductor it
contains are fused at more than 20 amps
31. Non-shielded high voltage cables shall be installed in ___ conduit (d) the conduit must contain grounding conductor since it contains
encased in not less than 3” of concrete. conductor that are connected to a motor load
I. rigid PVC II. IMC III. rigid metal 37. You are installing a 75 foot run of 2” rigid metal conduit, using threaded
couplings. The Code requires you to support this conduit within 3 feet of
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II or III termination, and then a maximum of ___ feet apart.
32. On solar photovoltaic system; Ampacity of conductors and overcurrent (a) 3 (b) 8 (c) 12 (d) 16
devices shall not less than ___ percent of the computed current.
(a) 150 (b) 100 (c) 125 (d) 200 38. The #4 solid copper conductor connecting the grounding electrode to
the service has been accidentally cut. Which of the following would be
33. A run flexible metal conduit may be used as an equipment grounding acceptable connectors for splicing this conductor?
conductor if the conductors are protected at ___.
I. a split volt connector
(a) 20a or more (b) 20a or less (c) ungrounded (d) grounding II. a compression sleeve type connector
III. a wire nut
34. For devices with screw shells, the terminal for the ___ conductor shall
be the one connected to the screw shell. (a) I only (b) I or II only (c) I, II or III (d) none of these are
acceptable
(a) green (b) grounded (c) ungrounded (d) grounding
39. In panelboards, where the voltage on busbars is 150 volts and the bars
35. The service to a mobile home may consist of ___. are opposite polarity, held free in air, the minimum spacing between the
parts is ___.
I. 3 – 50a separate services II. one permanently installed feeder
(a) 3/4”(b) 1” (c) 1 1/2” (d) 2”
40. ___ is a combination consisting of a compressor and motor, both of I. Bathroom
which are enclosed in the same housing, with no external shaft or shaft II. Crawl space at or below grade level
seals, the motor operating in the refrigerant. III. Bedroom
I. Motor-compressor (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III
II. Hermitic refrigerant motor compressor
III. Air-conditioning equipment 46. All electric spa or hot tub water heaters shall be listed and have the
heating elements subdivided into loads not exceeding ___ amperes and
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III protected at not more than ___ amperes.
41. A 3” conduit, not more than ___ inches in length, connecting a gutter (a) 45…50 (b) 48…60 (c) 40…45 (d) 55…60
and a switch case, may have a conductor fill of 60% of the internal cross-
sectional area. 47. Capacitors shall be permitted to be protected ___.
(a)6 (b) 12 (c) 18 (d) 24 I. in groups II. individually
42. The service entrance conductors are 350# kcmil copper. The minimum (a) I only (b) II only (c) I or II (d) neither I nor II
size grounding electrode conductor allowed by the Code would be a ___
copper, if it were the sole connection to a made electrode. 48. Listed ceiling fans that do not exceed ___ pounds in weight, with or
without accessories, shall be permitted to be supported by outlet boxes.
(a) #4 (b) #2 (c) #6 (d) #8
(a) 35 (b) 40 (c) 45 (d) 50
43. Supplementary overcurrent devices shall not be required to be ___.
49. When service entrance phase conductors are larger than 1100 kcmil
(a) accessible (b) readily accessible (c) continuously copper, the bonding jumper shall have an area not less than what percent of
(d) adjustable the area of the largest phase conductors?
44. Where single conductors installed in a triangular or square configuration (a) 6% (b) 10% (c) 12 1/2% (d) 15%
in uncovered cable trays, with a maintained free air space of not less than
___ times one conductor diameters of the largest conductor contained 50. Surface-mounted fluorescent lighting fixtures that contain a ballast and
within the configuration and adjacent conductor configurations, the are to be installed on combustible, low-density cellulose fiberboard should
ampacity of #1/0 AWC and larger cables shall not exceed the allowable be spaced not less than ___ inches from the surface of the fiberboard.
ampacities of two or three single insulated conductors rated 0 through 2000
volts supported on a messenger. (a) 1/4”(b) 1/2”(c) 1” (d) 1 1/2”
(a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 2.15 (d) 2.75 51. Except for one or two-family dwellings, a 15 or 20 amp rated receptacle
outlet shall be installed at an accessible location for the servicing of heating,
45. All dwelling units 125v, single phase 15 and (or) 20 amp receptacles A/C and refrigeration equipment. The receptacle outlet shall be located on
installed in a ___ shall have GFCI protection for personnel. the same roof level and within ___ feet of the equipment.
within ___ of the manual adjustment or switch are covered by suitable
(a) 25 (b) 50 (c) 75 (d) 100 barriers.
52. The outer metal shell of a lampholder shall be lined with insulating (a) 4” (b) 6” (c) 12” (d) 18”
material that shall prevent the shell and cap from becoming a part of the
circuit. The lining shall not extend beyond the metal shell more than ___, 57. Omission of overcurrent protection shall be permitted at points where
but shall prevent any current carrying part of the lamp base from being busways are reduced in size, provided that the smaller busway doesn’t
exposed when a lamp is in the lampholding device. extend more than ___ feet.
(a) 1/16” (b) 1/8”(c) 1/4” (d) 1/2” (a) 10 (b) 20 (c) 50 (d) 70
53. Select the correct statement that pertains to a general purpose 15 amp 58. A cellular concrete floor raceway’s grounding conductor shall connect
outlet that id=s installed in a marina. the insert receptacles to a positive ground connection provided on the ___.
(a) it is in violation of the Code because such outlet shall be rated not less (a) junction box(b) cell (c) fitting (d) header
than 20a
(b) it shall not be located less than 5’ measured horizontally from the 59. A circuit breaker shall be of such design that any alteration of its ___ will
water line require dismantling of the device or breaking of the seal for other than
(c) it shall be mounted so that the waves will not create a problem intended adjustments.
(d) it is required by the Code to be of a locking and grounding type.
I. trip point II. time required for its operation
54. Articles ___ through ___ cover occupancies or parts of the occupancies
that are or may be hazardous because of atmospheric concentrations of (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
flammable liquids, gases, or vapors, or because of deposits or accumulations
of materials that may be readily ignitable. 60. All of the following motors are permitted in a Class III, Division I area
except ___.
(a) 517 through 520 (b) 511 through 517 (c) 514 through 517 (d)
514 through 600 (a) totally enclosed pipe (b) non-ventilated
(c) totally enclosed fan cooled (d) water cooled
55. Isolating switches over 600v shall be provided with a means of readily
connecting the load side conductors to ground when disconnected from the 61. The maximum overcurrent device on a branch circuit supplying an ASME
___. rated boiler is ___ amps.
(a) current (b) equipment (c) service cable (d) source (a) 40 (b) 60 (c) 100 (d) 150
of supply
62. A device supplying running overload protection may be shunted during
56. Time switches, flashers and similar devices where mounted so they are starting a motor when it is started ___.
accessible only to qualified persons shall be permitted without barriers,
provided they are located within an enclosure such that any energized part I. manually II. automatically
(a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II unless local conditions, such as paint or other insulation material, prevent
reliable metal-to-metal contact.
63. The size of branch-circuit conductors and overcurrent protective devices
for electrode-type boilers shall be calculated in the basis of ___ percent of (a) trolley frame (b) track (c) trolley wheels (d) none of
the total load (motors not included). these
(a) 25 (b) 75 (c) 100 (d) 125 69. All but which of the following shall be continuous between cabinets,
boxes, fittings or other enclosures or outlets?
64. Which of the following statements is/are true?
(a) short section of raceways used to provide support or protection of
I. On a grounded service, the grounded serviced neutral shall not be cable assemblies
smaller than the grounding electrode conductor (b) metallic or nonmetallic raceways
II. If a 1000v or less system is grounded, the grounded conductor must be (c) cable armors
run to each service. (d) cable sheaths
(a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II 70. A buried cable, 4160v, requires a minimum depth of ___ inches.
65. Maximum voltage between conductors serving a submersible pump in a (a) 24 (b) 30 (c) 36 (d) 42
fountain is ___ volts.
(a) 150 (b) 250 (c) 300 (d) 600
66. Which of the following about an aircraft hangar is true?
I. Any area below the floor level shall be considered a Class I, Division I
location up to the floor level.
II. The area within 5’ horizontally of aircraft power plant or fule tank shall
be considered a Class I, Dividion II location extending from the floor to a
level 5’ above the upper surface of wings and engine enclosures.
67. All of the following are true about transformer vaults except ___.
(a) ventilated openings are calculated at 3 sq. in. per kva

(b) each doorway shall be fully louvered for ventilation
(c) door sills and curbs shall not be less than 4” in height
(d) materials shall not be stored inside the vaults
68. The ___ and the bridge frame shall be considered as electrically
grounded through the bridge and trolley wheels and its respective tracks
1. (a) 8” 370-17c ex
2. (d) all of the above 230-30 ex. 36. (c) 351-9 250-118 (7)b
3. (d) I, II or III 800-40b1 37. (d) 16 T. 346-12
4. (a) 6 1/2’ 210-52e 38. (d) none 250-64c
5. (d) I, II or III 250-102a 39. (a) 3/4” T. 384-36
6. (a) equip. grd 250-2d FPN 40. (b) II only 440-2 DEF
7. (d) 30 530-14 41. (d) 24” Chapter 9 note 4
8. (c) bottom shield 328-2 42. (c) #6 250-66a
9. (a) comb. dust 500-5b1 43. (b) readily accessible 240-10
10. (b) 200 110-26e ex. 44. (c) 2.15 318-11 b4
11. (c) both 675-15 250-52 45. (a) I & II only 210-8a1,4
12. (c) I or II 422-40 46. (b) 48…60 680-41h
13. (c) dist.marked 250-110ex.3 250-114 ex 47. (c) I or II 460-25c
14. (d) 36-96 T. 610-14a 33a x 112% 48. (a) 35 422-18a
15. (a) grd. cond. 200-3 49. (c) 12 1/2% 250-24b1
16. (c) I & II only 604-6b 50. (d) 1 1/2” 410-76b
17. (c) 6 times 430-110c3 51. (a) 25’ 210-63
18. (a) recpt. outlet 210-50a 52. (b) 1/8” 410-50
19. (a) 1/2” 520-43a 53. (c) waves 555-3 FPN3
20. (b) 400% 530-18b 54. (b) 511 – 517 510-1
21. (d) I, II, III & IV 280-21 55. (d) source of supply 230-204d
22. (b) splices & taps 347-16 56. (b) 6” 380-5 ex
23. (d) I, II or III 110-14a 57. (c) 50 364-11 ex.
24. (d) I, II & III 336-21 58. (d) header 358-9
25. (a) 4 517-3 DEF 59. (c) both I & II 240-82
26. (b) fountains 680-51a 60. (d) water cooled 503-6
27. (b) 300 630-32a 61. (d) 150 424-72a
28. (a) ungrounded 380-2a 62. (c) both I & II 430-35a,b ex.
29. (a) #6 230-202a 63. (d) 125% 424-82
30. (d) csa 45% 356-5 64. (c) both I & II 250-24b1
31. (d) I, II or III 300-50a2 65. (c) 300 680-51b
32. (c) 125 690-8b 66. (c) both I & II 513-3a,c
33. (b) 20a or less 250-118 (6) b 67. (b) louvered 450-43a,b 450-45c
34. (b) grounded 200-10c 68. (a) trolley frame 610-61
35. (b) II only 550-5a 69. (a) short sections 300-12 ex.
70. (b) 30 T. 300-50
7. Feeders to floating dwellings must be enclosed within ____ conduit in
MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #12 Two Hour Time Limit order to withstand the forces exerted by waves and tides.
1. Fixtures shall be securely fastened to ceiling framing member by (a) rigid metal (b) rigid PVC (c) liquidtigth flexible
mechanical means such as ____. (d) EMT
I. riverts II. screws III. bolts 8. Running open wiring insulators, MI or MC Cable, messenger-supported
wiring, conductors in raceway and other approved means on the outdoor
(a). II only (b) III only (c) II and II only (d) I,II and III building surfaces is permitted for circuits operating at a maximum of ____
volts nominal.
2. Insulated conductors used in wet location shall be ____.
(a) 600 (b) 750 (c) 1000 (d) 4160
(a) MTW (b) asbestos (c) THHN (d)
varnished cambric 9. Where a single AC conductor carrying current passes through metal with
magnetic properties, the inductive effect shall be minimized by ____.
3. In dwelling units, a multiwire branch circuit supplying a slipt-wired
receptacle is required to ____. I. Cutting slots in the metal between the individuals holes through
which individual conductors pass
(a) have a color-coded conductors II. Passing all the conductors in the circuit through an insulating wall
(b) carry an individual neutral for each ungrounded conductor sufficiently large for all the conductors of the circuit.
(c) have a provision at the source to simultaneously disconnect all
ungrounded conductors (a) I only (b) II only (c) both I and II (d) neither I nor II
(d) have a minimum of two neutral
10. For non-dwelling units, it is permitted to use a ____ demand factor for
4. The word transformer is intended to mean a ____ transformer, single or that portion of a receptacle that exceeds 10 kva.
polyphase, identified by a single nameplate, unless otherwise indicated.
(a) 70% (b) 80% (c) 50% (d) 40%
(a) group (b) two (c) individual (d) step-down
11. Wiring over and under navigatable water must be approved by the ____.
5. Unused openings in boxes, raceways and other enclosures shall be ____.
(a) Corps of Engineer (b) U.S Coast Guard
(a) closed with a device listed for such service with the equipment (c) authority having jurisdiction (d) Department of U.S Navy
(b) effectively closed
(c) closed to avoid protection equivalent to the equipment wall 12. The phase current in a grounding autotransformer is ___ the neutral
(d) open current.
6. Spacing between two conduits, tubing, or raceways shall be ____. (a) twice (b) 1/2 (c) 1/3 (d) the same as
(a) 1/4”(b) insulated (c) 1” (d) maintained

13. In a closed-loop and programmed power distribution system, the outlets 19. Type ___ is a single or multiconductor solid dielectric solid cable rated
shall ____. 2001 volts or higher.
(a) energized only when the load allows the completion of a loop (a) MI (b) NM (c) MC (d) MV
(b) be energized only when plugged in equipment is identified
(c) be constantly energized, as is done in existing 120/240v power system 20. The secondary circuit of wound-rotor alternating current motors,
(d) none of these including ___ shall be permitted to be protected against overload by the
motor-overload device.
14. Electrical ducts shall include any of the conduits recognized in Chapter 3
as suitable for use ___. (a) resistor (b) controllers (c) conductors (d) all of these
(a) over 600v (b) as bus bars (c) underground (d) 21. Where secondary ties are used, an over current device rated or set at
exposed not more than ___ percent of the rated secondary current of the
transformer shall be provided in the secondary connections of each
15. All disconnect means required by the Code, and each service, feeder, transformer.
and branch circuit at the point where it originates shall be legibly marked
___. (a) 100 (b) 150 (c) 250 (d) 300
(a) with a sign “Danger of Electrocution” (b) “Disconnect” 22. Conductors supplying outlets Arc or Xenon projectors of the professional
(c) and provided with a lockout means (d) to indicate its purpose type shall not be smaller than ___.
16. For cables that have elliptical cross section, the cross-sectional area (a) #12 (b) #10 (c) #8 (d) #6
calculation shall be based on using ___ of the ellipse as a circle diameter.
23. Not more than ___ of high-voltage cable shall be run in a metal raceway
(a) half (b) the radius (c) the major diameter (d) the or tubing from a transformer/power supply to other parts of the sign.
circumference
(a) 10’ (b) 12’ (c) 15’ (d) 20’
17. The alternate source of emergency systems ___ be required to have
ground-fault protection of equipment with automatic disconnecting means. 24. Receptacles rated ___ amperes or less directly connected to aluminum
conductors shall be marked CO/ALR.
I. shall II. shall not
(a) 20 (b) 25 (c) 30 (d) 50
(a) I only (b) II only (c) either I or II (d) neither I nor II
25. Each commercial building and each commercial occupancy accessible to
18. Where two or more single phase ranges are supplied by a 3-phase, 4- pedestrians shall be provided at an accessible location outside the entrance,
wire feeder, the total load shall be computed on the basis of ___ maximum with at least one ___ for sign or outline lighting use.
number connected between any two phases.
(a) outlet (b) duplex (c) GFCI (d) none required
(a) twice the (b) three times the (c) half the (d) none of these
26. Transformer and electronic power supplies shall have secondary current
ratings not more than ___ milliamperes. (a) kitchen and laundry rooms (b) carhouses and power houses
(c) railway stations (d) lighting and power
(a) 300 (b) 350 (c) 400 (d) 600
33. When the kind of motor is single- phase AC or DC, and its supply system
27. Electric discharge lighting fixtures having exposed ___ shall be so is 2-wire, single phase AC-or DC, one conductor grounded, the minimum
installed that this parts will not be in contact with combustible material. number and the location of overload units, such as trip coils, relays or
thermal cutouts shall be ___.
I. live parts II. ballast or transformer III. auxiliary equipment
(a) two, one per phase in hot conductors (b) one in the ungrounded
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I, II and III conductor
(c) one in each conductor (d) two, one in each phase
28. A/an ___ circuit is a circuit in which any spark or thermal effect is
incapable of causing ignition of a mixture of flammable or combustible 34. In a 6-pole machine, 360 electrical degrees is equal to ___ mechanical
material in air under prescribed test conditions. degrees.
(a) low voltage (b) intrinsically safe (c) hazard proof (d) explosive proof (a) 60 (b) 90 (c) 90 (d) 180
29. Only wiring methods recognized as ___ are included in the Code. 35. The proper use of suitable ground detectors on ungrounded system can
provide ___.
(a) approved (b) suitable (c) listed (d) identified
(a) no additional protection (b) additional protection
30. The ampacities for concealed knob and tube wiring can be found in ___. (c) a grounded system (d) additional circuits
(a) Table 310-16 (b) Table 310-19 (c) Table 310-17 (d) Section 310-15 36. No ___ other than those specified as required for emergency use, shall
be supplied by emergency lighting circuits.
31. The N.E.C covers ___.
I. appliance II. lamps III. fittings
I. installation of electrical conductors and equipment within or on
public and private buildings or other structures, including mobile (a) I only (b) I and II only (c) II and III only (d) I, II, and III
homes, recreation vehicles, and floating dwelling units; and other
premises, such as yards, carnivals, parking and other lots, and 37. The approximate area square inch of a #2 THW compact aluminum
industrial substations. conductor is ___.
II. installation of conductors that connected to the supply of electricity
III. installations of optic cable fiber (a) .1473 (b) .1194 (c) .1182 (d) .1017
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I,II and III 38. An appliance (not motor driven) is rated 1200 watts at 120 volts, with no
marked nameplate, the branch circuit overcurrent device shall not exceed
32. Currents for ___ shall not be connected to any system containing trolley ___ amps.
wires with a ground return.
(a) 15 (b) 20 (c) 30 (d) 40 (c) a sign saying “Danger” must be installed near the motor
(d) power disconnected when working on it
39. A storage battery rating and capacity to supply and maintain at not less
than ___ of system voltage the total load of the circuits supplying legally 46. A junction box used in a system rated 1000 volts shall have a marking on
required standby power for a period of at least 1/2 hours. the box of ___.
(a) 100% (b) 75% (c) 50% (d) 87 1/2% (a) Caution (b) Danger (c) Do Not Open (d) Danger High-Voltage Keep
Out
40. What is the maximum time of delay permitted to the GFI to operate
where the ground-fault current is 4000 amperes? 47. Where single conductors #1/0 through 4/0 are installed in a ladder or
ventilated trough cable tray they shall be installed in no more than ___.
(a) 1/2 second (b) 1 second (c) 3 seconds (d) 100 mili-second
I. a depth of 4” II. a depth of 6” III. a single layer
41. Which of the following methods is not approved for conductor
supports? (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I or II only
(a) deflecting of cables in junction boxes (b) insertion of boxes 48. According to the N.E.C., high voltage service-entrance conductors are
(c) clamping devices (d) loop connectors protected by a circuit breaker if it has ___ the ampacity of the conductor for
its trip setting. (short circuit protection).
42. A separate branch circuit shall supply the ___ receptacles, auxiliary
power source, and ventilation on each elevator car. (a) 3 times (b) 5 times (c) 6 times (d) 8 times
(a) motor (b) car lights (c) emergency phone (d) emergency exit 49. Which of the following location is not permitted for the use of surface
raceways?
43. An underground service installed in PVC and having a 3” concrete
envelope shall be buried a minimum of ___ inches. (a) dry location (b) hoist ways (c) under raised floors (d) hazardous
(a) 6 (b) 12 (c) 18 (d) 24 50. In a Class 1. Division II location a conduit passing through into a
nonhazardous location, the sealing fitting shall be permitted ___.
44. The ground fault protection system shall be tested when it is ___.
(a) no seal required under the condition (b) on either side of the
(a) installed (b) energized for the first time (c) inspected (d) boundary
manufactured (c) on both sides of the boundary (d) at the first fitting
45. Where a motor is operating and live parts of the motor controller have 51. Under floor raceways not more than 102 millimeters wide shall have no
over 150 volts to ground and might be exposed to repairmen, what must be less than ___ concrete or wood above them.
done for its safe maintenance?
(a) 1/2 inch (b) 3/4 inch (c) 2 inches (d)
(a) two technicians must be present when servicing the motor 4 inches
(b) insulating mats shall be provided
52. A #250 kcmil conductor leaves through the wall opposite its removable (a) rain tight (b) weather proof (c) waterproof (d)
and lay-in wire terminal intended for only one wire. The minimum bending rainproof
space would be ___.
58. Electric nonmetallic tubing is permitted ___.
(a) 4” (b) 4 1/2” (c) 5” (d) 6 1/2”
I. concealed in walls, floor and ceilings with a 15 minutes fire rating
53. A community antenna system grounding conductor shall not be smaller II. embedded in concrete provided with approved fitting
than ___ AWG, and shall have a current-carrying capacity approximately III. direct buried
equal to that of the outer conductor of the coaxial cable. IV. above a suspended ceiling with a 15 minutes fire rating
(a) #18 (b) #16 (c) #14 (d) #12 (a) I only (b) I, II and IV (c) I, II and III (d) all of the above
54. Equipment installed and likely to become energized to become 59. Where loads is connected to the tie at any point between transformer
energized shall be grounded at which of the following distances? supply points and over current protection is not provided in accordance
with Article 240, the rated ampacity of the tie shall not be less than ___
(a) 8 feet horizontal and 5 feet vertical of grounded metal objects percent of the rated secondary current of the largest transformer of the
(b) 5 feet vertical and 5 feet horizontal of grounded metal objects largest transformer connected to the secondary tie system.
(c) 8 feet vertical and 5 feet horizontal of grounded metal objects
(d) 8 feet vertical and 8 feet horizontal of grounded metal objects (a) 100 (b) 150 (c) 250 (d) 300
55. Boxes having an approved system of organic coatings and are installed 60. The branch circuit rating of a non-motor operated appliance that is
out of doors shall be marked ___. continuously loaded shall have a minimum rating of ___ percent of the
market rating.
(a) weather proof (b) rain tight (c) water tight (d)
outdoor usage (a) 50 (b) 80 (c) 125 (d) 150
56. A receptacle installed outdoors shall be considered protection from the 61. Each service disconnecting means shall ___ disconnect all
weather by which of the following methods? undergrounded service conductors from the premises wiring system.
I. located under roofed open porches (a) automatically (b) independently (c) simultaneously (d) separately
II. have an enclosure that is weather proof when the receptacle is
covered 62. A conductor at a terminal which leaves a cabinet, the minimum wire
III. located under a canopy where the receptacle is not subject to water bending space at the terminal shall be ___ inches if the conductor size is #2
run-off and it does not enter the enclosure through the wall opposite.
(a) I only (b) II and III only (c) I and II only (d) I, II and III (a) 2 (b) 2 1/2 (c) 3 1/2 (d) 4
57. A cut out box installed in a wet location shall be ___. 63. A 50 volt generator which is driven by a single motor is protected by the
overcurrent protecting the motor only when the generator is delivering no
more than ___ percent of its full load rates current.
70. The horse power rating of the disconnecting means of hermetic
(a) 80 (b) 100 (c) 125 (d) 150 refrigerant motor-compressions shall be determined from the ___.
64. MI cable shall be permitted ___. I. nameplate rated-loaded current

II. branch-circuit selection current
I. as feeders and branch circuit III. loads
II. for wet and dry location
III. for concealed or exposed (a) I only (b) II only (c) III only (d) I or II only
65. If SE or USE cable consists of two or more conductors, one shall be

permitted to be ___.
(a) insulated (b) green (c) tagged (d) uninsulated
66. For small motors not covered by the motor tables, the locked-rotor
current shall be assumed to be ___ times the full load current.
(a) three
(b) four
(c) five
(d) six
67.Fuses and circuit breakers shall be so located or ___ persons will not be
burned or otherwise injured by their operation.
(a) concealed (b) guarded (c) shielded (d)

elevated
68. Surface marking of conductors and cables shall be durably marked on

the surface at intervals not exceeding ___ inches.
(a) 6 (b) 12 (c) 18 (d) 24
69. The cored shall not exceed ___ feet in length for portable or mobile
signs in dry locations.
(a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 10 (d) 15

1. (d) I, II & III 410-16c 36. (b) I & II only 7000-15

2. (a) lead covered 310-8c2 37. (b) 1194 Chapter 9 Table 5a
3. (c) disconnect all 210-4b 38. (b) 20a 422-11e2
4. (c) individual 450-2 39. (d) 87 1/2% 701-11a
5. (c) afford protection 110-12a 40. (b) 1 second 23-95a
6. (d) maintained 310-15b2b 41. (d) loop connectors 300-19b1,2,3
7. (c) liquidtight 553-7b 42. (b) car lights 620-22a
8. (a) 600v 225-10 43. (b) 12” Table 300-5
9. (c) both I & II 300-20b 44. (a) installed 230-95c
10. (c) 50% Table 220-13 45. (b) insulating mats 430-113
11. (c) authority 450-5 FPN 46. (d) high-voltage 370-72e
12. (c) 1/3 450-5 FPN 47. (c) III only 318-8e
13. (b) identified 780-3a 48. (c) 6 times 230-208
14. (c) underground 310-60a 49. (b) hoistways 352-1a & b
15. (d) indicate 110-22 50. (b) either side 501-5b2
16. (c) major diameter Chap. 9Table 1note9 51. (b) 3/4” 354-3a
17. (b) II only 700-26 52. (d) 6 1/2” T. 373-6b
18. (a) twice 220-19 53. (c) #14 820-40a3
19. (d) MV 326-1 DEF 54. (c) 8’ vert. & 5’ hor. 250-110 (1)
20. (d) all 430-32d 55. (b) raintight 300-6a
21. (c) 250% 450-6b 56. (d) I, II & III 410-57a
22. (c) #8 540-13 57. (b) weatherproof 373-2a
23. (d) 20’ 600-32j 58. (b) I, II & IV 331-3 2,6
24. (a) 20a 410-56b 59. (a) 100% 450-6a2
25. (a) outlet 600-5a 60. (c) 125% 422-10a
26. (a) 300 ma 600-23d 61. (c) simultaneously 230-74
27. (b) II only 410-76a 62. (b) 2 1/2” T. 373-6a
28. (b) intrinsically safe 504-2 DEF 63. (d) 150% 445-4c
29. (b) suitable 110-8 64. (d) I, II & III 330-3 (1)(3)(5)
30. (d) 324-5b 65. (d) uninsulated 338-1c
31. (d) I, II & III 90-2a1,2,4 66. (d) 6 times 430-110 c3
32. (d) lighting and power 110-19 67. (c) shielded 240-41a
33. (b) one in ungrd. T.430-37 68. (d) 24” 310-11b1
34. (c) 120 mechanical degrees 69. (d) 15’ 600-10d
35. (b) additional prot. 250-21 (4) FPN 70. (d) I or II only 440-6a ex.

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MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #1 Two Hour Time Limit 7.

(a) switch rated in hp (b) circuit breaker (a) in cylinder fill

65. The operating grounding conductor for amateur transmitting stations

(a) 18 (0.75) (b) 16 (1.25) (c) 14 (2.0) (d) 10 (5.5)

(a) black (b) blue(c) red (d) green

(a) 518 (b) 520 (c) 710 (d) 820

68. In a swimming pool, electric equipment that depends on submersion for

(a) toggle switch (b) thermal overload

69. Direct current or low frequency AC shall be permitted in the control

1. The various components required for a complete induction heating

(a) 6 (1800) (b) 10 (3000) (c) 15 (4500) (d) 50 (15,500)

(a) 0” (b) 2” (c) 4” (d) 6”

67. The rated ampacity of conductors of overcurrent devices of a feeder for

(a) 20 (b) 50 (c) 80 (d) 90

(a) 60% (b) 75% (c) 80% (d) 100%

69. The supply to a portable switchboard shall be by means of listed extra-

(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 6

(a) 30 (b) 40 (c) 50 (d) 60

(a) tampered resistance (b) isolated (a) root-mean-square (b) voltage

(a) 2 (1kg) (b) 6 (3kg) (c) 8 (4kg) (d) 10 (5kg)

1. (c) 1/2” 410-46 36. (d) I, II & III 530-41

MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #4 Two Hour Time Limit

I. Where installed as overhead conductors outside of buildings

(a) 10 (b) 12 (c) 8 (d) 15 (a) 12”

MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #5 Two Hour Time Limit

(a) 6 (b) 12 (c) 18 (d) 24 I. by enclosing in wood

I. When passing through a floor of cable shall be enclosed in pipe conduit

66. The type of grounding receptacle or plug required in the hazardous

(a) special grade receptacle

1. (b) #20 620-12a1 ex. 36. (c) bonding jumper 250-77

I. metal II. aluminum III. copper

(a) one more (b) two more (c) same as (d)

1. (c) 6’ 410-67c 9. (d) both 440-41b

(a) Class I, Division I (b) Class I, Division II

2. In using multiple grounding electrodes, they shall be separated one from

3. The disconnecting means for a 50 hp three-phase 460v induction motor

(a) one continuous green color (b) being bare

(a) 70 (b) 80 (c) 90 (d) 100 (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 10 (d) 16

(a) overcurrent protective device (a) must be dust-tight

(a) tunnels (b) hoistways (c) hazardous location (d)

(a) #12 (b) #10 (c) #8 (d) none of these

(a) 80 (b) 70 (c) 200 (d) 100

1. (b) Class I Div. II 511-3a 36. (b) corrosion prot. 346-3b

I. beneath the surface of concrete

ANSWERS MASTER OPEN BOOK EXAM #8

1. (d) 1/4” 373-2a 31. (b) II only 250-110 ex. 2

(a) 80 (b) 70 (c) 60 (d) 35 17. A public address system ___.

(a) 119 (b) 168 (c) 206 (d) 238

69. For cord and attachment, plug-cord connected motor-compressor and

(a) 250…125 (b) 125…250 (c) 250…250 (d)

(a) one (b) two (c) two or more (d) no

17 – 80 amp receptacles 3 – 50 amp receptacles (a) 5 (b) 8 (c) 10 (d) 15

(a) five receptacles (a) 12 (b) 15 (c) 50 (d) 24

(a) 1/2 (b) 3/4 (c) 1 (d) 1 1/4

1. (b) same size 250-122 9. (c) 400% 530-18b

(a) 8 (b) 10 (c) 12 (d) 24

2. A bare copper conductor can be used in an underground service ___.

18. A cord connector that is supported by a permanently installed cord

(a)6 (b) 12 (c) 18 (d) 24 I. in groups II. individually

66. Which of the following about an aircraft hangar is true?

(a) ventilated openings are calculated at 3 sq. in. per kva

(a) 1/4”(b) insulated (c) 1” (d) maintained