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Question 1: Electrical equipment installed in a chemical storage room where the atmosphere could corrode metal parts must be:

  • Standard equipment — corrosion is a maintenance issue, not a code issue
  • Equipment approved or listed for use in the specific corrosive environment
  • Equipment rated NEMA 1 with a painted finish
  • No restriction — any equipment in a metal enclosure is acceptable

NEC Reference: NEC 110.11

Question 2: What is the maximum demand for eight wall-mounted ovens, house hold electric ranges and other house hold cooking appliances rated at over 1 — KW each?

  • 17 KW
  • 23 KW
  • 28 KW
  • 32 KW

NEC Reference: NEC 220.55

Question 3: What is the maximum over current device rating required for an auto transformer that has a full load current of 50 amperes?

  • 75 amperes
  • 50 amperes
  • 80 amperes
  • 65 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 450.4(A)

Question 4: A 400 breaker protects a set of 450 kcmil feeder conductors. A feeder fed from 450 kcmil feeder that supply disconnects with 25 A over current device. What is the minimum size conductor for these tap?

  • 8 AWG
  • 6 AWG
  • 4 AWG
  • 16 AWG

NEC Reference: NEC 310.15(B)(16)

Question 5: Which of the following each unit must always required a 20 ampere laundry circuit?

  • industrial wash room
  • Dwelling unit
  • Commercial utility room
  • Motel unit

NEC Reference: NEC 210.52(F)

Question 6: If the conduit is placed in hazardous locations , it must be made .................... to prevent sparking when fault current flow through it.

  • wrentch tight
  • sealed
  • bonded
  • rugged plastic

NEC Reference: NEC 500.8(E)

Question 7: The 400 volts over head conductors that passes over public street must have a clearance of ..........

  • 15 feet
  • 10 feet
  • 24 feet
  • 18 feet

NEC Reference: NEC 230.24(B)(4)

Question 8: A 30 kVA arc welder rated for nonautomatic duty cycle 60% has a primary current of 50A. Per 630.11(A), branch-circuit conductor ampacity is calculated using the multiplier:

  • 0.55
  • 0.78
  • 1.00
  • 1.25

NEC Reference: NEC Table 630.11(A)

Question 9: A 2400 volts motor disconnecting means must be capable of being locked in the .....................

  • closed position
  • Open position
  • ON position
  • Both open and close position

NEC Reference: NEC 430.227

Question 10: The life safety branch of a hospital emergency system must automatically transfer to backup power within how many seconds of a normal power outage?

  • 5 seconds
  • 10 seconds
  • 30 seconds
  • 60 seconds

NEC Reference: NEC 517.31

Question 11: Which of the following locations type NM cable can be permitted to use?

  • As a service entrance cable
  • In storage battery rooms
  • In elevators or escalators
  • one and two family dwelling units

NEC Reference: NEC 334.12

Question 12: The GEC connecting to a concrete-encased electrode must be at least what size copper conductor?

  • 8 AWG copper
  • 6 AWG copper
  • 4 AWG copper
  • 2 AWG copper

NEC Reference: NEC 250.66(B)

Question 13: The motor nameplate shown has the following data: 460V, 3-phase, 25HP, FLA = 34A, SF = 1.0. What is the minimum conductor ampacity for the branch circuit feeding this motor?

  • 34A — use the nameplate FLA directly
  • 39A × 115% of FLA
  • 42.5A × 125% of FLA
  • 51A × 150% of FLA

NEC Reference: NEC 430.22

Question 14: If a 20 ampere AC snap switch is used to disconnect a 1.5 HP motor what must be the maximum full load current of a motor?

  • 16 amperes
  • 20 amperes
  • 15 amperes
  • 17 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 430.109(C)(2)

Question 15: Intrinsically safe conductors are identified by ..............

  • red
  • black
  • blue
  • brown

NEC Reference: NEC 504.80(C)

Question 16: In a metal wire ways the distance between supports shall not exceed ..... feet.

  • 10
  • 5
  • 15
  • 8

NEC Reference: NEC 376.30

Question 17: When calculating the service or feeder load for motors in a commercial building, how is the largest motor treated compared to the others?

  • All motor loads are added at 100% of FLA
  • The largest motor is at 125% FLA; all others at 100%
  • All motors are totaled and then a 75% demand factor is applied
  • Motors are not included in the service load calculation

NEC Reference: NEC 220.50

Question 18: If the branch circuit rating is more than ............. , the lamp holders connected to it should be of the heavy duty type.

  • 20 amperes
  • 25 amperes
  • 40 amperes
  • 45 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 210.21(A)

Question 19: Per 220.14(K), receptacle outlets in an office or bank are calculated at how many VA per receptacle outlet when the total is 10 outlets or fewer?

  • 100 VA per outlet
  • 150 VA per outlet
  • 180 VA per outlet
  • 250 VA per outlet

NEC Reference: NEC 220.14(K)

Question 20: The overload protection must be provided for the motor if it is rated more than ......... hp

  • 1/8
  • 1/4
  • 1/2
  • 1

NEC Reference: NEC 430.32(A)

Question 21: The following lamp holder is approved to be installed in either a damp or wet location?

  • One listed for use in wet location
  • One listed to use in damp location
  • One listed to use in dry location
  • All options are correct

NEC Reference: NEC 410.96

Question 22: Per 220.87, an existing service can be evaluated using 125% of the highest measured demand from the previous 12 months of metered data, plus the new load being added. When is this method most useful?

  • When installing a new service from scratch
  • When adding a new load to an existing service and actual demand data shows available capacity
  • Only for commercial buildings, not residences
  • When the utility requires a demand study

NEC Reference: NEC 220.87

Question 23: The equipotential bonding grid for a permanently installed swimming pool, per 680.26(B), uses a solid copper conductor of size:

  • Not smaller than 8 AWG solid copper
  • 14 AWG stranded copper
  • 12 AWG aluminum
  • Any size as long as bare

NEC Reference: NEC 680.26(B)

Question 24: What is the unit load per square foot in volt ampere for a restaurant?

  • 2 VA
  • 1 VA
  • 3 VA
  • 1 1/2 VA

NEC Reference: NEC 220.12

Question 25: EMT (electrical metallic tubing) must be supported at maximum intervals of how many feet, and within how many feet of every box or fitting?

  • Every 6 feet, within 12 inches of boxes
  • Every 10 feet, within 3 feet of boxes
  • Every 10 feet, within 12 inches of boxes
  • Every 12 feet, within 3 feet of boxes

NEC Reference: NEC 358.30(A)

Question 26: For a residence having a single branch circuit with a limited load what is the minimum size of service is required?

  • 10 amperes
  • 15 amperes
  • 20 amperes
  • 25 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 230.79

Question 27: All conductors of a circuit must be installed in the same raceway to ...............................

  • minimize induction heating
  • reduce fault current
  • Easy maintenance

NEC Reference: NEC 250.4(A)(3)

Question 28: When doing a box fill calculation, how many cubic inches does one 12 AWG conductor count for?

  • 2.00 cu in
  • 2.25 cu in
  • 2.50 cu in
  • 3.00 cu in

NEC Reference: NEC Table 314.16(B)

Question 29: What is calculated demand load for a 15 unit apartment with each apartment has a 900 sq ft area?

  • 39750 VA
  • 108000 VA
  • 7200 VA

NEC Reference: NEC 220.42

Question 30: How many number of receptacle outlets are permitted on a commercial building circuit which is having a computed lighting load of 3400 VA?

  • 20
  • 28
  • 19
  • 16

NEC Reference: NEC 220.14(G)

Question 31: Multi-wire branch circuits shall supply only line to neutral loads.

  • True
  • False

NEC Reference: NEC 210.4

Question 32: Which of the following is the minimum clear workspace that shall be provided to electrical equipment rated at 601 volts that has exposed live parts on its both sides?

  • 3 feet
  • 4 feet
  • 5 feet
  • 6 feet

NEC Reference: NEC 110.34

Question 33: What is the demand factor in percentage for a non-dwelling unit with a receptacle load of 15 kVA?

  • 50%
  • 70%
  • 60%
  • 40%

NEC Reference: NEC 220.44

Question 34: The rating of feeder tap over current terminating device is 40 Amperes. Which of the following ampacity feeder tap can be used if the conductor length is less than 10 feet.?

  • 38 Amperes
  • 39 Amperes
  • 41 Amperes
  • 35 Amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 240.21

Question 35: What must be provided for all working spaces above service equipment, switchboards and panel boards?

  • Illumination
  • Enclosures or guards
  • A protective rod
  • A water line

NEC Reference: NEC 110.26(D)

Question 36: An industrial machine nameplate says: 240V, 3-phase, supply current = 60A. What is the minimum conductor ampacity for the supply circuit to this machine?

  • 60A — match the nameplate supply current
  • 69A × 115% of supply current
  • 75A × 125% of supply current
  • 80A — next standard size above 60A

NEC Reference: NEC 670.4(B)

Question 37: What is the total branch circuit load — calculated for general illumination for a 3000 square feet dwelling house?

  • 5000 Volt-Amperes
  • 9000 Volt-Amperes
  • 3000 Volt-Amperes
  • 7000 Volt-Amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 220.12

Question 38: The diagram shows an EMT run along a wall. Supports are placed at 8-foot intervals along most of the run, but there is one 12-foot unsupported span near a 90-degree bend. Is this installation acceptable?

  • Yes — EMT near a bend can have a longer unsupported span
  • No — 12 feet exceeds the 10-foot maximum support interval
  • Yes — the bend acts as a natural support point
  • No — EMT can only be supported every 8 feet maximum

NEC Reference: NEC 358.30(A)

Question 39: A 2400 watts electric motor is connected to 240 volts single phase supply 2 wire circuit. What is the minimum size TW conductor that is required to carry the load?

  • 14 AWG
  • 12 AWG
  • 10 AWG
  • 8 AWG

NEC Reference: NEC 424.3(B)

Question 40: Type MC cable must be secured at intervals not exceeding how many feet, and within how many inches of every box or termination?

  • Every 4 — feet, within 12 inches of boxes
  • Every 6 feet, within 12 inches of boxes
  • Every 6 feet, within 3 feet of boxes
  • Every 10 feet, within 3 feet of boxes

NEC Reference: NEC 330.30(A)

Question 41: Under which of the following condition the on-site generator is not considered as separately derived system?

  • When the generator does not have neutral conductor
  • When the generator is placed near the feeder service conductor panel board
  • Generator having transfer witch that switches the neutral conductor also
  • When generator neutral conductor is solidly interconnected service supply system neutral conductor

NEC Reference: NEC 250.30

Question 42: How many No 10 AWG conductors can be sliced in 11 cu in conduit body?

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

NEC Reference: NEC 314.16(B)

Question 43: The grounded conductor ampacity of a delta connected 3-phase 3-wire system must be less the rating of ..................................

  • ungrounded conductor
  • secondary conductor
  • neutral conductor

NEC Reference: NEC 250.24(c)(3)

Question 44: Portable stage cables and cords used in theaters must be rated for what type of service?

  • Light-duty service — stage use is low voltage
  • Hard usage or extra-hard usage (listed stage cable)
  • Any flexible cord rated for the voltage
  • Type NM cable pulled through the stage floor

NEC Reference: NEC 520.68(A)

Question 45: what is the smallest copper wire size that can be used for service entrance conductors?

  • 8 AWG
  • 6 AWG
  • 10 AWG
  • 12 AWG

NEC Reference: NEC 230.31(B)

Question 46: A 75 kVA, 480V — 208Y/120V transformer is protected on the primary only. Primary FLC is approximately 90A. Maximum primary OCPD is:

  • 100A
  • 110A
  • 125A
  • 150A

NEC Reference: NEC 450.3(B) / 240.6

Question 47: The grounding diagram shows a 200A service. The GEC runs from the service panel to a concrete-encased electrode (rebar) and also connects to the metal water pipe inside the building. A bonding jumper ties the water pipe to the service equipment. Which part of this system is the main bonding jumper?

  • The GEC running from the panel to the rebar in the footing
  • The connection inside the service panel that ties the neutral bus to the metal enclosure
  • The bonding jumper from the water pipe to the panel
  • The ground rod itself at the point of burial

NEC Reference: NEC 250.28

Question 48: Which of the following is covered by Article 670 (Industrial Machinery)?

  • A residential HVAC unit
  • A CNC machining center with multiple motors on a single frame
  • A 200A commercial panel
  • A crane in a warehouse

NEC Reference: NEC Article 670

Question 49: Ten 10 AWG THWN conductors (all current-carrying) are run in a conduit in a machine room where the ambient temperature is 45°C. Applying both the temperature correction (0.82 for 45°C at 75°C insulation) and the bundling factor (50% for 10 conductors), what is the adjusted ampacity of each conductor?

  • 14A — 35A × 0.82 — 0.50
  • 18A — 35A × 0.50 (bundling only, ignoring temperature)
  • 22A — 35A × 0.82 (temperature only, ignoring bundling)
  • 29A — 35A × 0.82 (no bundling needed for 10 AWG)

NEC Reference: NEC Tables 310.15(B)(1) and 310.15(C)(1)

Question 50: A grounding electrode conductor (GEC) run to the grounding electrode system is normally required to be one continuous conductor without splices. Under what condition is a splice permitted?

  • Using a standard listed wire connector (wire nut)
  • Using an irreversible compression connector or exothermic welding
  • Any time the splice is inside a listed junction box
  • GEC splices are never permitted under any conditions

NEC Reference: NEC 250.64(C)

Question 51: Per 690.12, rapid shutdown of a roof-mounted PV array on a one-family dwelling must reduce voltages outside the array boundary to:

  • 30V or less within 30 seconds
  • 50V or less within 60 seconds
  • 0V immediately
  • 120V or less within 5 seconds

NEC Reference: NEC 690.12

Question 52: A 6 AWG THHN conductor is good for use for how many KW of load at 120 volts?

  • 7.8
  • 7800
  • 780
  • 78

NEC Reference: NEC 310.15(B)(16)

Question 53: In a panel board a two-pole circuit breaker is considered to be ...................

  • A single over current device
  • Two Over current devices
  • Four over current devices

NEC Reference: NEC 408.54

Question 54: What is minimum ampere rating of a heavy duty lighting track?

  • 15
  • 20
  • 25
  • 30

NEC Reference: NEC 410.153

Question 55: A dual-element (time-delay) fuse has two separate fusible elements. What advantage does this give it over a standard one-time fuse?

  • It can be reset after it blows without replacing it
  • It handles temporary motor inrush without blowing while still protecting against short circuits
  • It is rated for twice the interrupting capacity of a one-time fuse
  • It uses aluminum elements for greater conductivity

NEC Reference: NEC 430.52, UL 248

Question 56: Which of the following circuits shall not be connected to system containing trolley wires?

  • Circuits for lightening
  • Grounding wires
  • Ungrounded trolley wires
  • Bonding wires

NEC Reference: NEC 110.19

Question 57: Per 220.84, what demand factor can be used when calculating the feeder or service for five apartment units in a multifamily building?

  • 100% — no demand factor applies to apartment buildings
  • Approximately 45% per Table 220.84 for 5 units
  • 25% — same as the large building demand factor
  • 75% — fixed appliance demand factor

NEC Reference: NEC 220.84, Table 220.84

Question 58: If a service is fed by three parallel sets of 400 kcmil conductors, what is the required conductor size for GEC?

  • 3/0 AWG
  • 2/0 AWG
  • 2 AWG
  • 4 AWG

NEC Reference: NEC 250.166

Question 59: Which of the following is the allowed full load current (FLC) of a 5 HP, 230 volts single phase AC motor?

  • 28 Amperes
  • 40 amperes
  • 44 amperes
  • 32 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 430.248

Question 60: The supply-side bonding jumper connects what two points in a service or separately derived system?

  • The grounding electrode to the main panel enclosure
  • Metal enclosures and raceways on the supply side to the grounded service conductor
  • The neutral bus in the panel to the ground rods
  • The main breaker to the service panel enclosure

NEC Reference: NEC 250.102(A), (C)

Question 61: The dust breaker shall not be installed on .........................

  • Panel Boards
  • Junction boxes
  • Enclosures
  • Boxes

NEC Reference: NEC 408.36(C)

Question 62: Branch circuit conductors feeding equipment with 60°C rated terminations must be sized using which column from Table 310.16, regardless of the conductor insulation temperature rating?

  • The 90°C column — THHN wire is 90°C rated
  • The 75°C column — THWN is more commonly used
  • The 60°C column — the terminal rating limits you to 60°C ampacity
  • Either the 60°C or 75°C column, whichever gives a smaller wire

NEC Reference: NEC 110.14(C)(1)(a)

Question 63: In the dwelling service-entrance diagram, the grounded service conductor is bonded to the equipment grounding system at:

  • The service equipment only (main bonding jumper)
  • Every subpanel in the dwelling
  • The meter base only
  • No bonding is required

NEC Reference: NEC 250.24(B)

Question 64: When multi conductor cables are used as overhead service conductors, they must be attached to building or other structures by ............................

  • Tie wires
  • Safe enclosures
  • fittings approved for the purpose
  • proper long nails

NEC Reference: NEC 230.27

Question 65: According to NEC, locknuts, bushings and internal cable clamps are not counted for box fill calculations.

  • True
  • False

NEC Reference: NEC 314.16(B)

Question 66: The Rod and pipe electrodes must installed in such a way that at lest ................ length is in contact with earth soil.

  • 6 ft
  • 8 ft
  • 9 ft
  • 10 ft

NEC Reference: NEC 250.53(G)

Question 67: one 6 AWG THHN conductor is good for how many KW at 240 volts?

  • 15.6 KW
  • 7.8 KW
  • 12.5 KW
  • 6.5 KW

NEC Reference: NEC 310.15(B)(16)

Question 68: A dwelling has both a 5-ton central A/C unit and 10 kW of electric baseboard heat. When sizing the service, how do you handle these two loads?

  • Add both loads together — they could both run at the same time
  • Use only the larger of the two loads
  • Use 50% of each load and add them
  • Use only the A/C load and ignore the heat

NEC Reference: NEC 220.60

Question 69: PVC conduit shall be permitted to use in underground wiring where it is buried under not less than ........... of cover

  • 2 ft
  • 3 ft
  • 1 ft
  • 4 ft

NEC Reference: NEC 515.8

Question 70: The three phase motor should have overload protection device in each phase.

  • True
  • False

NEC Reference: NEC 430.37

Question 71: A 5 HP single phase motor is connected to a 240 volts power supply. What is the minimum size branch circuit conductors required for this motor?

  • No 8 THWN
  • No 6 THWN
  • No 4 THWN
  • No 10 THWN

NEC Reference: NEC 430.248

Question 72: Which of the following conductors need over current protection on a residential electric service?

  • un-grounded conductor
  • grounded conductor
  • neutral conductor
  • equipment grounding conductor

NEC Reference: NEC 240.15

Question 73: The maximum recommended voltage drop in feeder circuit is ................................ percentage

  • 3
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5

NEC Reference: NEC 215.2(A)

Question 74: The "Next up size" protection rule is not applicable when sizing over current protection device of transformer secondary conductors.

  • True
  • False

NEC Reference: NEC 240.4(B)

Question 75: To protect a 12 AWG conductor what must the electrical fuse size?

  • 20 amperes
  • 15 amperes
  • 25 amperes
  • 30 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 240.4(B)

Question 76: When eight 16A current carrying conductors are grouped in to a flexible cord. What is the allowable ampacity of each conductor?

  • 11.2 amperes
  • 16 amperes
  • 12.8 amperes
  • 14.4

NEC Reference: NEC 400.5(A)(3)

Question 77: Five 12 AWG THWN conductors (all current-carrying) are in the same conduit. What bundling adjustment factor applies, and what is the adjusted ampacity of each conductor?

  • 70% factor — 25A × 0.70 = 17.5A
  • 80% factor — 25A × 0.80 = 20A
  • 90% factor — 25A × 0.90 = 22.5A
  • No derating — five conductors is under the threshold

NEC Reference: NEC Table 310.15(C)(1)

Key NEC References for This Test

ArticleWhat It Covers
Art. 100Definitions — know: feeder, branch circuit, OCPD, dwelling unit
Art. 210Branch Circuits — GFCI/AFCI locations, circuit ratings, outlet spacing (most tested)
Art. 220Load Calculations — dwelling unit standard method
Art. 250Grounding & Bonding — GEC sizing, electrode system, EGC
Art. 310Conductors — ampacity (Table 310.12), insulation, derate rules
Art. 430Motors — conductor 125% FLA, OCPD 250% FLA, overloads, disconnects
Study Tip: Tab Articles 210, 250, and 430 in your NEC before the exam. Know the Table 310.12 ampacity values for 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4 AWG copper.
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Code editionNEC 2023
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Last reviewedJun 2026

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