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  • Topics covered: Branch circuits, grounding, wiring methods, load calculations, and motors.
  • Passing score: 70–75% (most states). Aim for 80% on practice tests so the real exam feels easy.
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Question 1: A nonautomatic arc welder has a 60% duty cycle and primary current of 50A. Table 630.11(A) gives a multiplier of 0.78 for 60% duty cycle. What is the minimum branch circuit conductor ampacity?

  • 33A — using a 0.65 factor
  • 39A — 50A × 0.78
  • 44A — 50A × 0.89 (80% factor)
  • 50A — no duty cycle reduction

NEC Reference: NEC 630.11(A)

Question 2: An electrician installs a motor according to all NEC rules, but the motor manufacturer instructions say to use a specific wiring method and conductor size that is more restrictive than what the NEC requires. Which takes precedence?

  • The NEC always overrides manufacturer instructions
  • The manufacturer installation instructions — they are part of the listing
  • Whichever is less expensive to install
  • The local building code, which supersedes both

NEC Reference: NEC 110.3(B)

Question 3: What shall be the maximum weight of the lightening fixture when it is supported only by the screw shell of the lamp holder?

  • 4 pounds
  • 6 pounds
  • 8 pounds
  • 10 pounds

NEC Reference: NEC 410.30(A)

Question 4: What is ampacity of 1/0 THWN conductor in a dry location at an ambient temperature of 1040 F if the raceway contains four 1/0 THWN conductors?

  • 132
  • 124
  • 165
  • 170

NEC Reference: NEC 310.15(B)(16)

Question 5: A single family dwelling unit has a connected load of 4000 VA. which of the following is the calculated demand load?

  • 3350 VA
  • 3550 VA
  • 4000 VA
  • 3850 VA

NEC Reference: NEC 220.42

Question 6: Which of the following is the ampacity of 4 AWG SE cable?

  • 70 A
  • 65 A
  • 80 A
  • 85 A

NEC Reference: NEC 338.10(B)

Question 7: What is the minimum feeder or service load for cloth dryers in a dwelling unit?

  • 5000 watts
  • 2800 watts
  • 4500 watts
  • 6500 watts

NEC Reference: NEC 220.54

Question 8: How many types of 4 wire feeders shall be permitted to utilize a common neutral?

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

NEC Reference: NEC 215.4

Question 9: How many maximum number of receptacles are permitted on — a 20 ampere breaker supplied by 120 volts power source in a shopping complex?

  • 13
  • 10
  • 18
  • 11

NEC Reference: NEC 220.14(I)

Question 10: The allowable ampacity of the branch circuit conductors shall be permitted to be not less than the sum of the continuous load plus ......................... load

  • non-continuous load
  • rated load
  • Maximum load

NEC Reference: NEC 210.19

Question 11: What are the maximum allowable service dis connectors consist for each service?

  • 4
  • 2
  • 6
  • 8

NEC Reference: NEC 230.71(A)

Question 12: 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 13: Per 230.95, ground-fault protection of equipment is required on solidly grounded wye services of more than 150V to ground rated:

  • 400A or more
  • 600A or more
  • 1000A or more
  • 2000A or more

NEC Reference: NEC 230.95

Question 14: Which of the following is the maximum rating of a branch circuit that supply the primary of low voltage lighting system power supply?

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

NEC Reference: NEC 411.6

Question 15: A device box is mounted in a concrete block wall. How far can the front edge of the box be set back from the finished wall surface?

  • No setback allowed — the box must be flush
  • — inch maximum setback
  • — inch maximum setback
  • 1 inch maximum setback

NEC Reference: NEC 314.20

Question 16: Show window load per 220.43(A) is calculated at not less than:

  • 50 VA per linear foot
  • 100 VA per linear foot
  • 180 VA per linear foot
  • 200 VA per linear foot

NEC Reference: NEC 220.43(A)

Question 17: A motor is in the basement and its disconnect is on the first floor where you cannot see the motor. What does the NEC allow in this situation?

  • A second disconnect must be installed at the motor
  • The disconnect must be capable of being locked in the open position
  • A warning label on the motor is sufficient
  • Nothing extra is needed as long as the disconnect is identified

NEC Reference: NEC 430.102(B)

Question 18: For a 300 ampere electrical circuit, what is the minimum size copper equipment grounding conductor as per NEC?

  • 6 AWG
  • 4 AWG
  • 8 AWG
  • 10 AWG

NEC Reference: NEC 250.122

Question 19: What is the minimum feeder/service conductor calculated load for an electrical sign?

  • 15000 VA
  • 12000 VA
  • 18000 VA
  • 10000 VA

NEC Reference: NEC 220.14(F)

Question 20: How many number of entrances should be provided to give access from working space about electrical equipment?

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

NEC Reference: NEC 110.26

Question 21: A metal underground water pipe is used as a grounding electrode. What additional requirement must be met?

  • The pipe must be at least 10 feet long in contact with the earth
  • At least one supplemental electrode must also be installed
  • The pipe must be bonded to every metallic water fixture in the building
  • The water company must be notified before using the pipe as an electrode

NEC Reference: NEC 250.53(D)(2)

Question 22: Per 220.61(C)(2), the feeder neutral load for non-linear (electric-discharge or harmonic-producing) loads is calculated at:

  • 70% of the load above 200A
  • 100% — no reduction permitted
  • 50% of the total
  • 125% of the load

NEC Reference: NEC 220.61(C)(2)

Question 23: The minimum headroom of the working space in front of a panelboard, switchboard, or motor control center must be at least:

  • 6 feet
  • 6.5 feet (2.0 m)
  • 7 feet
  • 8 feet

NEC Reference: NEC 110.26(A)(3)

Question 24: For a permanently installed swimming pool at a house, receptacles that are located between 6 feet and 20 feet from the pool edge must have:

  • AFCI protection
  • GFCI protection
  • Tamper-resistant protection only
  • No special protection — the 6-foot rule is all that applies

NEC Reference: NEC 680.22(A)

Question 25: Which of the following is the minimum size of fixture size that can use for wiring control circuits?

  • 18 AWG
  • 16 AWG
  • 10 AWG
  • 12 AWG

NEC Reference: NEC 402.6

Question 26: Without applying any de-rating factor for conductor current carrying capacity, how many conductors can run parallel in raceway or cable?

  • 4
  • 3
  • 5
  • 6

NEC Reference: NEC 310.15(B)(3)(a)

Question 27: In which of the following the panel boards must be enclosed?

  • Cut boxes
  • Cabinets
  • All options are correct
  • Enclosures designed for the purpose

NEC Reference: NEC 408.38

Question 28: A cable clamp inside a device box counts for how many conductor volumes in the box fill calculation?

  • Zero — clamps are part of the box hardware and are ignored
  • One conductor volume for all clamps combined
  • One conductor volume per clamp
  • Two conductor volumes regardless of clamp size

NEC Reference: NEC 314.16(B)(2)

Question 29: A 4800 watts electric motor is connected to 240 volts single phase supply, 2 wire circuit. what is the minimum size THW conductor that is required to supply the load?

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

NEC Reference: NEC 424.3(B)

Question 30: A 277/480V, 3-phase, 4-wire wye service in a commercial building is rated at 2000A. Per 230.95, does this service require ground-fault protection of equipment (GFP)?

  • No — GFP is only required on services above 2500A
  • Yes — voltage to ground exceeds 150V and the service rating is 1000A or more
  • No — 277/480V systems are exempt from the GFP requirement
  • Yes — GFP is required on all commercial services regardless of voltage

NEC Reference: NEC 230.95

Question 31: What is the corrected ampacity of a 2/0 THWN conductor in a dry location, If the ambient temperature of the location is 450 C?

  • 170 Amperes
  • 188 Amperes
  • 139 Amperes
  • 160 Amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 310.15(B)(16)

Question 32: Mutli-wire branch circuits shall not be permitted in class I division I locations.

  • True
  • False

NEC Reference: NEC 501.40

Question 33: A motor nameplate shows FLA = 40A and service factor = 1.15. What is the highest trip setting allowed on the overload relay?

  • 40A — match the FLA exactly
  • 46A × 115% of FLA
  • 50A × 125% of FLA
  • 56A × 140% of FLA

NEC Reference: NEC 430.32(A)(1)

Question 34: For a 400A service with 600 kcmil copper conductors, what is the minimum GEC size per Table 250.66?

  • 1/0 AWG copper
  • 4 AWG copper
  • 2 AWG copper
  • 3/0 AWG copper

NEC Reference: NEC Table 250.66

Question 35: When one or more equipment grounding conductors or equipment bonding jumpers enters in a metal box can be considered as how many number of total conductors in a metal box?

  • single conductor
  • double conductor
  • half of the number of conductors

NEC Reference: NEC 314.16(5)

Question 36: What is the minimum size of THWN conductors required for single phase 10 HP motor — connected to 240 volts supply?

  • 4 AWG THWN Copper
  • 6 AWG THWN Copper
  • 8 AWG THWN Copper
  • 10 AWG THWN Copper

NEC Reference: NEC 430.248

Question 37: If the conduit is placed in hazardous locations, it must be made ...................... to prevent sparking when a fault current flows through it.

  • sealed
  • bonded
  • wrentchtight
  • rugged plastic

NEC Reference: NEC 500.8(E)

Question 38: A mechanical contractor wants to run a water supply pipe through the dedicated electrical space directly above a 200A panelboard. Is this permitted?

  • Yes — water pipe above the panel is fine as long as it does not drip
  • No — foreign systems including pipes are not permitted in the dedicated electrical space
  • Yes — but a drip shield must be installed above the panel
  • Yes — the pipe is permitted if it runs parallel to the panel, not over it

NEC Reference: NEC 110.26(F)(1)(b)

Question 39: If the replacement compressor motor draws 35 amperes current, what is the minimum rating for disconnecting means used to protect the motor?

  • 40.25 amperes
  • 42 amperes
  • 38.5 amperes
  • 43.75 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 440.12(A)(1)

Question 40: Which of the following is the length of the 120 volt flexible cord that — supplies a room air-conditioner?

  • 10 ft
  • 6 ft
  • 8 ft
  • 9 ft

NEC Reference: NEC 440.64

Question 41: Which of the following is NOT a standard overcurrent device size listed in 240.6(A)?

  • 45A
  • 55A
  • 110A
  • 175A

NEC Reference: NEC 240.6(A)

Question 42: What is the minimum operating rating of short circuit ground fault protective device that can be used for individual motor-compressor?

  • 10 A
  • 15 A
  • 20 A
  • 25 A

NEC Reference: NEC 440.22(A)

Question 43: A 2/0 THWN conductor is placed in a dry location where the ambient temperature is 450C. What is corrected ampacity of the conductor?

  • 170 Amperes
  • 160 Amperes
  • 165 Amperes
  • 175 Amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 310.15(B)(16)

Question 44: The grounded conductor terminal shall terminate with in the panel board in an individual terminal.

  • True
  • False

NEC Reference: NEC 408.41

Question 45: The recreational park is having fifteen 20 A supply facilities, ten 20A and 30 A supply facilities and twenty five 50A supply facilities is operated at 120/240 V single phase. What is the service demand load for the recreational park?

  • 480 A
  • 533 A
  • 686 A
  • 564 A

NEC Reference: NEC 551.73(A)

Question 46: What is the minimum load of household Electric cloth dryer in a dwelling unit?

  • 5000 Volt-ampere
  • 1500 Volt-ampere
  • 3000 volt-ampere

NEC Reference: NEC 220.54

Question 47: The mobile home park which has 25 site facilities is fed from a 240 V service feeder. What is the demand load for mobile home park?

  • 400 A
  • 450 A
  • 500 A
  • 380 A

NEC Reference: NEC 550.31

Question 48: Which of the following is the minimum branch circuit size operated at 480 volts and with out any correction factors?

  • Continuous load plus non-continuous load
  • Continuous load plus 125 % of non-continuous load
  • 125% of Continuous load plus non-continuous load
  • 125% of Continuous load

NEC Reference: NEC 210.19(A)(1)

Question 49: What is the general lighting load (in volt-amperes per square foot) used for a single-family dwelling when doing a standard load calculation?

  • 1.5 VA/sq ft
  • 2 VA/sq ft
  • 3 VA/sq ft
  • 3.5 VA/sq ft

NEC Reference: NEC Table 220.12

Question 50: 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 51: How many number of 500 kcmil THWN conductors that can be installed in a 4 in. * 4 in. wireway?

  • 4 conductors
  • 5 conductors
  • 6 conductors
  • 7 conductors

NEC Reference: NEC 376.22(A)

Question 52: The 30 amp branch circuit provided for laundry outlet shall not have any other outlet.

  • True
  • False

NEC Reference: NEC 210.11

Question 53: The Transformer secondary is protected with GFCI which is connected to impedance heating elements. What is the maximum secondary voltage?

  • 30 volts
  • 80 volts
  • 50 volts
  • 60 volts

NEC Reference: NEC 424.32

Question 54: Type UF cable is rated for underground and wet locations. Can it also be used for interior branch circuit wiring inside a building?

  • No — Type UF is only approved for underground use
  • Yes — it can be used for interior branch circuits where NM cable is allowed
  • Yes — but only in wet or damp interior locations
  • No — Type UF requires conduit protection when installed indoors

NEC Reference: NEC 340.10(B)(4)

Question 55: A breaker is used to switch fluorescent lighting on and off many times a day. What special rating must this breaker have?

  • The breaker must be rated GFCI
  • The breaker must be rated SWD (switching duty) or HID
  • Any standard breaker is acceptable for lighting
  • The breaker must be rated for continuous operation

NEC Reference: NEC 240.83(D)

Question 56: The total connected load of dwelling unit is 11000 VA , what is the calculated demand load?

  • 3150 VA
  • 11000 VA
  • 9000 VA
  • 6000 VA

NEC Reference: NEC 240.42

Question 57: What is the maximum overall length of the power supply cord for mobile homes?

  • 36 1/2 feet
  • 21 feet
  • 28 1/2 feet
  • 20 feet

NEC Reference: NEC 550.10(D)

Question 58: The secondary systems of lighting circuits shall not be grounded.

  • True
  • False

NEC Reference: NEC 411.5

Question 59: 210.20(A) requires branch-circuit OCPD at not less than 125% of continuous load + 100% of non-continuous, except where:

  • The breaker and enclosure are listed for 100% continuous operation
  • The load is below 16A
  • The branch circuit is GFCI protected
  • No exception applies

NEC Reference: NEC 210.20(A) Exception

Question 60: Field installed secondary circuit winding for electrical signs of 1000 volts or less shall have a conductor size not less than .....................

  • 18 AWG
  • 16 AWG
  • 14 AWG
  • 12 AWG

NEC Reference: NEC 600.3

Question 61: What is the minimum size copper EGC for a circuit protected by a 200A overcurrent device?

  • 10 AWG copper
  • 8 AWG copper
  • 6 AWG copper
  • 4 AWG copper

NEC Reference: NEC Table 250.122

Question 62: The FMC cable shall be supported and secured at intervals less than ......................

  • less than 3 1/2 inches
  • less than 4 1/2 inches
  • less than 5 1/2 inches
  • less than 6 1/2 inches

NEC Reference: NEC 348.30(A)

Question 63: To qualify as a concrete-encased grounding electrode, a rebar or conductor encased in concrete must be at least how long?

  • 8 feet
  • 10 feet
  • 20 feet
  • 30 feet

NEC Reference: NEC 250.52(A)(3)

Question 64: Which of the following is the smallest size grounded electric conductor for an electric service using 1200 kcmil copper conductor?

  • 2/0 copper
  • 3/0 copper
  • 1/0 copper
  • 4 AWG copper

NEC Reference: NEC 250.66

Question 65: The interior metal water piping system must be bonded to the electrical service. Where must this bond be made, and what size conductor is required?

  • At any accessible point, sized by Table 310.16
  • At or near the service, sized by Table 250.102(C)(1) based on service conductor size
  • At every metal fixture, using 14 AWG minimum
  • Only at the water heater, using 6 AWG minimum

NEC Reference: NEC 250.104(A)

Question 66: What is the smallest rating plug fuse that is used for residential 120 volts branch circuit?

  • 15 amperes
  • 20 amperes
  • 12 amperes
  • 18 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 240.6(A)

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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Time limit240 min
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Code editionNEC 2023
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Last reviewedJun 2026

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