Unit 4 - NEC & Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The branch-circuit load for a single 12-kilowatt (12 kW) electric
range in a dwelling is: NEC Table 220.55 -
correct answer ✅8kW
The total equivalent bend in rigid conduit between pull points
(outlet to outlet, fitting to fitting, or outlet to fitting) shall not
exceed: NEC Section 344.26. -
correct answer ✅4 quarter bends
EMT shall be fastened in place and supported at least every: NEC
Section 358.30(A) -
correct answer ✅10 feet
The NEC allows wall-switch controlled receptacles in dwelling units
in lieu of lighting outlets in all habitable rooms except: NEC Section
210.70(A.(1), -
correct answer ✅Kitchen and bathroom
Insulated conductors of No. 6 or smaller intended for use as
grounded conductors in a circuit must be either of the following
colors: NEC Section 200.6(A. and 200.6(B.. -
correct answer ✅White, gray or have three continuous white or
gray stripes on other than green insulation
, Unit 4 - NEC & Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Direct buried conductors and cables emerging from grade shall be
protected by an enclosure or raceway a distance above ground of
no less than: NEC Section 300.5(D)(1). -
correct answer ✅8 feet
Cable tray systems must not be used: NEC Section 392.12. -
correct answer ✅in hoistways
A 15- or 20-ampere laundry circuit is required in each: NEC Section
210.52(F). -
correct answer ✅dwelling unit
Holes in wood studs for cables must be drilled in the center of the
stud and a distance from the nearest edge of not less than: NEC
Section 300.4(A.(1) -
correct answer ✅1 1/4 inches
When a branch circuit feeds both non continuous and continuous
loads, the circuit must be sized to accommodate 100% of the
noncontinuous load plus what percent of the continuous load? NEC
Section 210.20(A) -
correct answer ✅125%
Answers (Grade A+)
The branch-circuit load for a single 12-kilowatt (12 kW) electric
range in a dwelling is: NEC Table 220.55 -
correct answer ✅8kW
The total equivalent bend in rigid conduit between pull points
(outlet to outlet, fitting to fitting, or outlet to fitting) shall not
exceed: NEC Section 344.26. -
correct answer ✅4 quarter bends
EMT shall be fastened in place and supported at least every: NEC
Section 358.30(A) -
correct answer ✅10 feet
The NEC allows wall-switch controlled receptacles in dwelling units
in lieu of lighting outlets in all habitable rooms except: NEC Section
210.70(A.(1), -
correct answer ✅Kitchen and bathroom
Insulated conductors of No. 6 or smaller intended for use as
grounded conductors in a circuit must be either of the following
colors: NEC Section 200.6(A. and 200.6(B.. -
correct answer ✅White, gray or have three continuous white or
gray stripes on other than green insulation
, Unit 4 - NEC & Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Direct buried conductors and cables emerging from grade shall be
protected by an enclosure or raceway a distance above ground of
no less than: NEC Section 300.5(D)(1). -
correct answer ✅8 feet
Cable tray systems must not be used: NEC Section 392.12. -
correct answer ✅in hoistways
A 15- or 20-ampere laundry circuit is required in each: NEC Section
210.52(F). -
correct answer ✅dwelling unit
Holes in wood studs for cables must be drilled in the center of the
stud and a distance from the nearest edge of not less than: NEC
Section 300.4(A.(1) -
correct answer ✅1 1/4 inches
When a branch circuit feeds both non continuous and continuous
loads, the circuit must be sized to accommodate 100% of the
noncontinuous load plus what percent of the continuous load? NEC
Section 210.20(A) -
correct answer ✅125%
