NEC Code, Standards, and Practices
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which installation would be covered by the National Electrical
Code?
a. installation in aircraft
b. installation in floating buildings
c. installation in ships
d. installation in underground mines -
correct answer ✅Installations in floating buildings
The ___ have (has) the responsibility for enforcing the Code, for
making interpretations of the rules, for deciding upon the approval
of equipment and materials, and for granting the special permission
contemplated in a number of the rules.
a. authority having jurisdiction
b. code-making parties
c. government bodies
d. insurance inspectors -
correct answer ✅authority having jurisdiction
,NEC Code, Standards, and Practices
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Chapter 8 of the NEC covers _______ systems and is not subject to
the requirements of the other chapters except where they are
specifically referenced therein.
a. communications
b. computer
c. critical
d. emergency -
correct answer ✅communications
equipment that is constructed so that moisture will not enter the
enclosure under specified test conditions would be classified as
____
a. rainproof
b. raintight
c. watertight
d. weatherproof -
correct answer ✅watertight
A system or circuit conductor that is intentionally grounded is called
a(c) ____ conductor
, NEC Code, Standards, and Practices
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
a. ground
b. grounded
c. neutral
d. ungrounded -
correct answer ✅grounded
By definition, branch-circuit wiring methods located above push-up
ceiling tiles are said to be____
a. concealed
b. covered
c. exposed
d. readily accessible -
correct answer ✅exposed
The term ampacity refers to the maximum current, in amperes, that
a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use
without exceeding its ____ rating
a. current
b. dielectric
c. table value
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which installation would be covered by the National Electrical
Code?
a. installation in aircraft
b. installation in floating buildings
c. installation in ships
d. installation in underground mines -
correct answer ✅Installations in floating buildings
The ___ have (has) the responsibility for enforcing the Code, for
making interpretations of the rules, for deciding upon the approval
of equipment and materials, and for granting the special permission
contemplated in a number of the rules.
a. authority having jurisdiction
b. code-making parties
c. government bodies
d. insurance inspectors -
correct answer ✅authority having jurisdiction
,NEC Code, Standards, and Practices
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Chapter 8 of the NEC covers _______ systems and is not subject to
the requirements of the other chapters except where they are
specifically referenced therein.
a. communications
b. computer
c. critical
d. emergency -
correct answer ✅communications
equipment that is constructed so that moisture will not enter the
enclosure under specified test conditions would be classified as
____
a. rainproof
b. raintight
c. watertight
d. weatherproof -
correct answer ✅watertight
A system or circuit conductor that is intentionally grounded is called
a(c) ____ conductor
, NEC Code, Standards, and Practices
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
a. ground
b. grounded
c. neutral
d. ungrounded -
correct answer ✅grounded
By definition, branch-circuit wiring methods located above push-up
ceiling tiles are said to be____
a. concealed
b. covered
c. exposed
d. readily accessible -
correct answer ✅exposed
The term ampacity refers to the maximum current, in amperes, that
a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use
without exceeding its ____ rating
a. current
b. dielectric
c. table value
