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| Trade Category: | Electrical |
| Test Category: | National Electrical Code |
| Test Subject: | Using the NEC |
| Test Number: | 1 of 1 |
| Questions on Test: | 10 |
| From Bank of: | 75 Questions |
| Randomly Generated: | Yes |
| Test Time: |
#1. What is the article number for “Overcurrent Protection” ?
Correct answer is C: Article 240
What is the article number for “Overcurrent Protection” ? Article 240
#2. Articles on EMT, Intermediate Metal Conduit, and Rigid Metal Conduit can all be found in
Correct answer is B: Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials
The code articles for wiring methods like EMT, IMC, and RMC, are contained in Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials.
#3. In which chapter would you find the article on “Feeders” ?
Correct answer is B: Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection
Article 215 Feeders is located within Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection.
#4. In which chapter would you find the code article “Surge Arresters, Over 1000 Volts” ?
Correct answer is D: Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection
Article 280 Surge Arresters, Over 1000 Volts is located in Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection.
#5. If you needed to look up code requirements for distances between supports using EMT, in which chapter would you find that article?
Correct answer is B: Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials
Article 358 Electrical Metallic Tubing: Type EMT is located within Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials.
#6. All of the following articles can be found in Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection with the exception of
Correct answer is D: Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers
Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection contains Article 210 Branch Circuits, Article 215 Feeders, and Article 250 Grounding and Bonding.
<p>Article 430 Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers can be found in Chapter 4 Equipment for General Use</p>
#7. Which of the following is NOT the title of a chapter in the NEC?
Correct answer is A: General Wiring
“General Wiring” is not an NEC chapter title. However there is a chapter title General (Chapter 1).
#8. What is the title of NEC Chapter 6?
Correct answer is A: Special Equipment
What is the title of NEC Chapter 6? Special Equipment
#9. In which chapter would you find the article “Conductors for General Wiring” ?
Correct answer is C: Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials
Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring is located in Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials.
#10. Generally speaking, definitions of terms that are used in two or more articles of the NEC are located
Correct answer is B: in Article 100 Definitions.
Generally speaking, definitions of terms that are used in two or more articles of the NEC are located in Article 100 Definitions.