NEC EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS||100%
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SYLLABUS||<<NEWEST VERSION>>
The basic rule when selecting termination devices is to always use a termination
device identified for the type of conductor material. - ANSWER ✓ True
The two fold purpose of the NEC is to protect ____ from the hazards associated
with the use of electricity. - ANSWER ✓ Person and Property
Most voltage referenced in the NEC are ____ voltages. - ANSWER ✓ Nominal
Interpretations and approval of equipment are granted by the _____. - ANSWER
✓ AHJ
The AHJ can permit alternate ____ for installation, if they believe the installation
is equally effective at meeting the intended objective. - ANSWER ✓ Methods
At least one wall switch controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every
habitable room, kitchen, and bathroom of a dwelling unit - ANSWER ✓ True
Disconnecting means for air conditioning or refrigerating equipment can be
installed_________ the air conditioning or refrigerating equipment, but not on
panels that are designed to allow access to the equipment and not over the
equipment name plate - ANSWER ✓ On and within 2 answer
The insulation temperature rating of conductors and Type NM cable shall be -
ANSWER ✓ 90 degrees C
Each strap containing one or more devices shall count as a _________ volume
allowance in accordance with table 314.16B, based on the largest conductor
connected to a device or equipment supported by the strap - ANSWER ✓ Double
, Utilization equipment weighing not more than 6 pounds can be supported to any
box or plaster ring secured to a box, provided the equipment is secured with at
least two___________or larger screws - ANSWER ✓ No. 6
Threadless couplings approved for use with IMC in wet locations shall be -
ANSWER ✓ Listed for wet locations
Type____________ Cable is a factory assembly of conductors with an overall
covering of non-metallic material suitable for direct burial in the earth - ANSWER
✓ UF
PVC conduit shall be securely fastened within_________ in. of each box -
ANSWER ✓ 36
For cord-and-plug connected household electric ranges, an attachment plug and
receptacle connection at the rear base of the range can serve as the disconnecting
means, if it is_____________ and meets the intent of 422.33A - ANSWER ✓
Accessible from the front by the removal of a drawer
Snap switches in listed assemblies are not required to be connected to an
equipment grounding conductor if____________ - ANSWER ✓ All the above
_______ are designed for surface mounting and have swinging doors of covers
secured directly to and telescoping with the walls of the enclosure - ANSWER ✓
Cutout boxes
Cable tray systems shall not be used_________ - ANSWER ✓ In hoistways and
where subject to severe physical damage (A&B)
The disconnecting means for a motor controller shall be designed so that it
cannot___________ automatically - ANSWER ✓ Close
The number of conductors permitted in LFNC shall not exceed the percentage fill
specified in__________ - ANSWER ✓ Chapter 9, Table 1
, Where exposed to the weather, raceways in closing service entrance conductors
shall be________ For use in wet locations and arranged to drain - ANSWER ✓
Approved and listed
Equipment enclosed in a case or cabinet with a means of sealing or locking so that
live parts cannot be made accessible without opening the enclosure is said to be -
ANSWER ✓ Sealable
Equipment bonding jumper's on the supply side of the service shall be no smaller
than the size is specified in - ANSWER ✓ Table 250.102(C)(1)
Where a premises wiring system contains feeders supplied from more than one
nominal voltage system, each ungrounded conductor of a feeder shall be identified
by phase or line and system by________, or other approved means - ANSWER ✓
Any of these- All the above
In other than dwelling units, GFCI protection shall be provided for all 15A and
20A, 125V, single-phase receptacles installed within___________ ft from the top
inside edge of the bowl of a sink - ANSWER ✓ 6
Individual meter socket enclosures shall not be considered service equipment but
shall be___________ for the voltage and ampacity of the service - ANSWER ✓
Listed and rated
Communications equipment includes equipment and conductors used for the
transmission of____________ - ANSWER ✓ All the above
NFPA 780, Standard for the installation of lighting protection systems provides
information on the installation of________ four lightning protection systems
[250.4(A)(1)] - ANSWER ✓ Grounding and bonding (A&B)
Horizontal runs of IMC supported by openings through framing members at
intervals not exceeding 10 feet and securely fastened within 3 feet of terminations
shall be permitted - ANSWER ✓ True
Where a remote control device actuates the service disconnecting means, the
service disconnecting means shall still be at a readily accessible location either
, outside the building or structure, or nearest the point of entry of the service
conductors - ANSWER ✓ True
Where conductors are installed in raceways or cables exposed to direct sunlight on
or above roof tops, a temperature adder of________ degrees Fahrenheit shall be
added to the outdoor temperature where they can do it are less than 7/8in. from the
rooftop - ANSWER ✓ 60
For equipment rated 1200 A or more and over 6 feet wide that contains
overcurrent devices, switching devices, or control devices, there shall be one
entrance to and egress from the required working space not less than 24 inches
wide and________ feet high at each end of the working space - ANSWER ✓
6&1/2 feet
Where attachment to an equipment grounding conductor does not exist in the
receptacle enclosure, a non-grounding type receptacle shall be permitted to be
replaced with a GFCI type receptacle where supplied through a ground fault circuit
interrupt her however some cord and plug connector equipment or appliances
require an equipment grounding conductor in are listed 250.114 - ANSWER ✓
True
A dwelling unit containing two 120 V laundry branch circuits has a calculated
load of_______volt amps for the laundry circuits - ANSWER ✓ 3,000
Listed outlet boxes to support ceiling suspended fans that weigh more
than_________lb shall have the maximum allowable weight marked on the box -
ANSWER ✓ 35
Ferrous metal raceways and enclosures for grounding electrode conductor shall be
bonded at each end of the raceway or enclosure to the grounding electrode or
grounding electrode conductor to create a___________ parallel path - ANSWER
✓ Electrically
Conductors are considered outside a building when they are installed___________
- ANSWER ✓ Any of these (All the above)
Transformers in transformer vaults shall be readily accessible to qualified
personnel for inspection and maintenance, except__________ - ANSWER ✓ A or
B
CORRECT SOLUTIONS||100%
GUARANTEED PASS||A+
GRADED||UPDATED 2026/2027
SYLLABUS||<<NEWEST VERSION>>
The basic rule when selecting termination devices is to always use a termination
device identified for the type of conductor material. - ANSWER ✓ True
The two fold purpose of the NEC is to protect ____ from the hazards associated
with the use of electricity. - ANSWER ✓ Person and Property
Most voltage referenced in the NEC are ____ voltages. - ANSWER ✓ Nominal
Interpretations and approval of equipment are granted by the _____. - ANSWER
✓ AHJ
The AHJ can permit alternate ____ for installation, if they believe the installation
is equally effective at meeting the intended objective. - ANSWER ✓ Methods
At least one wall switch controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every
habitable room, kitchen, and bathroom of a dwelling unit - ANSWER ✓ True
Disconnecting means for air conditioning or refrigerating equipment can be
installed_________ the air conditioning or refrigerating equipment, but not on
panels that are designed to allow access to the equipment and not over the
equipment name plate - ANSWER ✓ On and within 2 answer
The insulation temperature rating of conductors and Type NM cable shall be -
ANSWER ✓ 90 degrees C
Each strap containing one or more devices shall count as a _________ volume
allowance in accordance with table 314.16B, based on the largest conductor
connected to a device or equipment supported by the strap - ANSWER ✓ Double
, Utilization equipment weighing not more than 6 pounds can be supported to any
box or plaster ring secured to a box, provided the equipment is secured with at
least two___________or larger screws - ANSWER ✓ No. 6
Threadless couplings approved for use with IMC in wet locations shall be -
ANSWER ✓ Listed for wet locations
Type____________ Cable is a factory assembly of conductors with an overall
covering of non-metallic material suitable for direct burial in the earth - ANSWER
✓ UF
PVC conduit shall be securely fastened within_________ in. of each box -
ANSWER ✓ 36
For cord-and-plug connected household electric ranges, an attachment plug and
receptacle connection at the rear base of the range can serve as the disconnecting
means, if it is_____________ and meets the intent of 422.33A - ANSWER ✓
Accessible from the front by the removal of a drawer
Snap switches in listed assemblies are not required to be connected to an
equipment grounding conductor if____________ - ANSWER ✓ All the above
_______ are designed for surface mounting and have swinging doors of covers
secured directly to and telescoping with the walls of the enclosure - ANSWER ✓
Cutout boxes
Cable tray systems shall not be used_________ - ANSWER ✓ In hoistways and
where subject to severe physical damage (A&B)
The disconnecting means for a motor controller shall be designed so that it
cannot___________ automatically - ANSWER ✓ Close
The number of conductors permitted in LFNC shall not exceed the percentage fill
specified in__________ - ANSWER ✓ Chapter 9, Table 1
, Where exposed to the weather, raceways in closing service entrance conductors
shall be________ For use in wet locations and arranged to drain - ANSWER ✓
Approved and listed
Equipment enclosed in a case or cabinet with a means of sealing or locking so that
live parts cannot be made accessible without opening the enclosure is said to be -
ANSWER ✓ Sealable
Equipment bonding jumper's on the supply side of the service shall be no smaller
than the size is specified in - ANSWER ✓ Table 250.102(C)(1)
Where a premises wiring system contains feeders supplied from more than one
nominal voltage system, each ungrounded conductor of a feeder shall be identified
by phase or line and system by________, or other approved means - ANSWER ✓
Any of these- All the above
In other than dwelling units, GFCI protection shall be provided for all 15A and
20A, 125V, single-phase receptacles installed within___________ ft from the top
inside edge of the bowl of a sink - ANSWER ✓ 6
Individual meter socket enclosures shall not be considered service equipment but
shall be___________ for the voltage and ampacity of the service - ANSWER ✓
Listed and rated
Communications equipment includes equipment and conductors used for the
transmission of____________ - ANSWER ✓ All the above
NFPA 780, Standard for the installation of lighting protection systems provides
information on the installation of________ four lightning protection systems
[250.4(A)(1)] - ANSWER ✓ Grounding and bonding (A&B)
Horizontal runs of IMC supported by openings through framing members at
intervals not exceeding 10 feet and securely fastened within 3 feet of terminations
shall be permitted - ANSWER ✓ True
Where a remote control device actuates the service disconnecting means, the
service disconnecting means shall still be at a readily accessible location either
, outside the building or structure, or nearest the point of entry of the service
conductors - ANSWER ✓ True
Where conductors are installed in raceways or cables exposed to direct sunlight on
or above roof tops, a temperature adder of________ degrees Fahrenheit shall be
added to the outdoor temperature where they can do it are less than 7/8in. from the
rooftop - ANSWER ✓ 60
For equipment rated 1200 A or more and over 6 feet wide that contains
overcurrent devices, switching devices, or control devices, there shall be one
entrance to and egress from the required working space not less than 24 inches
wide and________ feet high at each end of the working space - ANSWER ✓
6&1/2 feet
Where attachment to an equipment grounding conductor does not exist in the
receptacle enclosure, a non-grounding type receptacle shall be permitted to be
replaced with a GFCI type receptacle where supplied through a ground fault circuit
interrupt her however some cord and plug connector equipment or appliances
require an equipment grounding conductor in are listed 250.114 - ANSWER ✓
True
A dwelling unit containing two 120 V laundry branch circuits has a calculated
load of_______volt amps for the laundry circuits - ANSWER ✓ 3,000
Listed outlet boxes to support ceiling suspended fans that weigh more
than_________lb shall have the maximum allowable weight marked on the box -
ANSWER ✓ 35
Ferrous metal raceways and enclosures for grounding electrode conductor shall be
bonded at each end of the raceway or enclosure to the grounding electrode or
grounding electrode conductor to create a___________ parallel path - ANSWER
✓ Electrically
Conductors are considered outside a building when they are installed___________
- ANSWER ✓ Any of these (All the above)
Transformers in transformer vaults shall be readily accessible to qualified
personnel for inspection and maintenance, except__________ - ANSWER ✓ A or
B
