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- This quiz through repetition is meant by design to help you learn the layout of the NEC. It contains only 10 questions generated from a bank of 75 questions. Quick and painless.
- Each time you take the quiz, questions are shuffled and 10 are picked randomly from the bank of 75 questions. The more you take this convenient little quiz, the more questions you will be exposed to and the more you will learn about the layout of National Electrical Code. And you will learn it.
- Pressing the submit button immediately returns your score along with the test question and correct answer. The answer you gave is also provided. Use this to study.
| 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 |
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#1. The current edition of the NEC is the
Correct answer is C: 2017 edition.
The current edition of the NEC is the 2017 edition.
#2. Which NEC chapter addresses communications systems?
Correct answer is D: Chapter 8
Which NEC chapter addresses communications systems? Chapter 8 Communications Systems
#3. What is the article number for “Grounding and Bonding” ?
#4. What is the article number for “Transformers and Transformer Vaults” ?
Correct answer is C: Article 450
What is the article number for “Transformers and Transformer Vaults” ? Article 450
#5. If you were looking in the NEC for information regarding mechanical execution of work, work space depth/height, or guarding of live parts, you would look in
Correct answer is A: Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations
If you were looking in the NEC for information regarding mechanical execution of work, work space depth/height, or guarding of live parts, you would look in Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations.
#6. What is the title of NEC Chapter 3?
Correct answer is A: Wiring Methods and Materials
What is the title of NEC Chapter 3? Wiring Methods and Materials
#7. Of the following, which is the only actual title of a chapter in the NEC?
Correct answer is D: Communication Systems
Communications Systems (Chapter 8) is the only title of a chapter in the NEC out of the given choices. The other choices may be contained in the code but they are not actually chapter titles.
#8. In which chapter would you find the article “Surge-Protective Devices (SPDs) 1000 Volts or Less” ?
Correct answer is A: Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection
Article 285 Surge-Protective Devices (SPDs) 1000 Volts or Less is located in Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection. (The key word here being “Protection”… duh)
#9. In which chapter would you find the article on “Services” ?
Correct answer is B: Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection
Article 230 Services is located in Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection.
#10. What is the article number for “Communications Systems” ?
Correct answer is A: Article 800
What is the article number for “Communications Systems” ? Article 800