1. Takeoffs of conduit are categorized into ______. - ANSWER Power distribution,
branch lighting, and branch power
2. Raceways are taken off per _____. Fittings required to make turns and extensions are
taking off per _____. - ANSWER Linear foot, each
3. All wires and conductors are taken off per _____. - ANSWER Linear foot
4. All fittings, devices and boxes are taken off per _____. - ANSWER Each Item
5. Permits and fees for tie-ins may be listed at lump sum and are taken off per _____. -
ANSWER Occurrence,Project, and Contract
6. Control stations are taken off by _______. - ANSWER Individual Unit and Each
Item.
7. Panelboards are taken off individually according to ______. - ANSWER Type, Size,
and Voltage
8. Starters, safety switches and fuses are taken off per _______. - ANSWER Each
Item
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,9. _______ should be kept separate from general light fixtures. - ANSWER Exit
Lighting
10. Interior and exterior lighting should be taken off and listed _______. -
ANSWER Separately
11. Lamps for light fixtures are _______. - ANSWER Taken off per each Item
12. Light fixtures should be listed in the takeoff according to _______. -
ANSWER Color
13. Working electrical drawings numbered sequentially, prefaced by the letter "E", include
_______. - ANSWER Telecommunications and security systems only
14. The _______ shows power requirements of the structure. - ANSWER Power plan
15. The _______ aids the electrical contractor sizing the panel. - ANSWER Panel
Schedule
16. The _______ plan is supplemented by the fixture schedule. - ANSWER Lighting
17. The fixture schedule lists lamp _______. - ANSWER Wattage
18. Electrical specifications provide _______. - ANSWER The grade of materials to be
used, Materials installation specifics, and how materials will be used in the finished system
19. _______ must be maintained by the electrical contractor for all installed work. -
ANSWER As-built drawings
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, 20. No conductors are smaller than No. _______ wire. - ANSWER 12
21. _______ Shall be installed in service entrances and panel feeders. -
ANSWER Rigid conduit
22. The electrical contractor is responsible for providing and installing _______ for a
complete telephone system. - ANSWER Outlet boxes, pull boxes, and empty
raceways
23. Interpretation of construction drawings and specifications may conflict when _______. -
ANSWER Standard specifications are used with specific working plans, previously
prepared plans are changed and referenced in the specifications only, and when previously
prepared drawings are amended but not noted on all file drawings
24. Site preparation information is provided on the _______ plan. - ANSWER Site
25. The electrical contractor is responsible for all site _______. -
ANSWER Excavation, surface repair, and pumping
26. To avoid incurring additional costs due to broken lines, underground wires and utilities
must be located _______. - ANSWER Before digging
27. Electrical drawings must be reviewed for existing, or required, installations of features
______. - ANSWER Under the slab-on-grade and in the basement
28. The electrical contractor is responsible for all costs associated with _______ where any
electrical items were not installed - ANSWER 28. Cutting and patching only
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