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.
- 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. A bold italicized and shaded upper case N placed in the margin beside a section, table, or figure indicates
Correct answer is B: that it is a new article section, table or figure.
A bold italicized and shaded upper case N placed in the margin beside a section, table, or figure indicates a that it is a new article section, table or figure.
#2. All of the following articles are contained in Chapter 2 “Wiring and Protection” with the exception of
Correct answer is D: Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable
Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection contains Article 200 Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors, Article 250 Grounding and Bonding, and Article 230 Services.
<p>Article 334 Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable can be found in Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials.</p>
#3. What is the title of NEC Chapter 1?
Correct answer is B: General
What is the title of NEC Chapter 1? General
#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. What is the article number for “Overcurrent Protection” ?
Correct answer is C: Article 240
What is the article number for “Overcurrent Protection” ? Article 240
#6. 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
#7. The articles on Hazardous (Classified) Locations are located in
Correct answer is B: Chapter 5 Special Occupancies
The articles on Hazardous (Classified) Locations are located in Chapter 5 Special Occupancies.
#8. 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>
#9. What is the article number for “Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers” ?
Correct answer is B: Article 430
What is the article number for “Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers” ? Article 430
#10. What is the article number for “Branch Circuits” ?
Correct answer is C: Article 210
What is the article number for “Branch Circuits” ? Article 210