NEC Code Book Quiz

NEC practice quiz on the layout of the 2020 national Electrical Code


About the NEC Code Book Quiz

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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.
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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:

Results

#1. The article “Generators” can be found in which one of the following chapters?

Correct answer is C:  Chapter 4 Equipment for General Use

Article 445 Generators is located in Chapter 4 Equipment for General Use

#2. What is the article number for “Grounding and Bonding” ?

Correct answer is B:  Article 250

What is the article number for “Grounding and Bonding” ?   Article 250

#3. 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.

#4. What is the article number for “Requirements for Electrical Installations” ?

Correct answer is A:  Article 110

What is the article number for “Requirements for Electrical Installations” ?   Article 110

#5. Which chapter(s) of the NEC are considered to be the “special” chapters?

Correct answer is B:  Chapter 5 through Chapter 7

Which chapter(s) of the NEC are considered to be the “special” chapters?  Chapter 5 through Chapter 7

  • NEC Chapter 5 Special Occupancies
  • NEC Chapter 6 Special Equipment
  • NEC Chapter 7 Special Conditions

#6. Which of the following chapters apply generally to ALL electrical installations?

Correct answer is D:  Both A and B

Which of the following chapters apply generally to ALL electrical installations?  Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 apply generally to all electrical installations.

#7. What is the article number for “Overcurrent Protection” ?

Correct answer is C:  Article 240

What is the article number for “Overcurrent Protection” ?  Article 240

#8. 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

#9. What is the article number for “Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations” ?

Correct answer is D:  Article 680

What is the article number for “Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations” ?   Article 680

#10. Which NEC chapter addresses communications systems?

Correct answer is D:  Chapter 8

Which NEC chapter addresses communications systems?   Chapter 8 Communications Systems

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