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NYC MASTER ELECTRICIAN
EXAM|AUTHENTIC QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
The authority having jurisdiction has the responsibility for making interpretations
of rules, for deciding upon the approval of equipment and materials, for waiving
specific requirements in the code permitting alternate methods and materiel if
safety is maintained. - correct-answer -
Outdoor electrical vehicle charging sites, unless specifically listed for the purpose
and location, the coupling means of the electric vehicle supply equipment shall be
stored or located at a height of not less than ____ inches and not more than
____ft. - correct-answer -24"inches and not more than 4'feet
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In NEC, the words "____, ____ ____ indicate a mandatory requirement. - correct-
answer -"Shall, Shall Not"
When the code uses the words "____ be____" it means the identified actions are
allowed but not required, and they may be options or alternative methods. -
correct-answer -"Shall be Permitted"
For switchboard that are not totally enclosed, in a space of ____"inches or more
shall be provided between the top of the switchboard and any combustible
ceiling. - correct-answer -36"inches (3ft)
Overhead feeder conductors shall have a minimum ____feet vertical clearance
over residential property and driveways, as well as those commercial areas not
subject to truck traffic, where the voltage is limited to 300V to-ground. - correct-
answer -12'feet
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Class 2 and Class 3 circuits shall not be placed in any enclosure, raceway, cable, or
similar fittings with conductors of Class 1 or electric light or power conductors,
unless ____ ____ ____. - correct-answer -Separated by barrier
The feeder conductor ampacity shall not be less than that of the service-entrance
conductors with an ampacity of ____Amps or less - correct-answer -50Amps or
less
Where cables or nonmetallic raceways are installed through bored holes in joist,
rafters, or wood members, holes shall be bored so that the edge of the hole is not
less than ____ from the nearest edge of the wood member. - correct-answer -1
and 1/4"inch
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Equipment installed in hazardous (classified) locations shall be marked to show
the Class, group, temperature class (T Code) or operating temperature at a 40C or
104F ambient temperature . - correct-answer -
Which of the following statements best describes the grounding requirements for
central vacuum outlet assemblies? Accessible non current carrying metal parts
required to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor. - correct-answer
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Type ____ is multiconductor cable identified for use as underground service
entrance cable. - correct-answer -Type USE cable
Knife switch rated for more than 1200 Amps at 250Volts or less - correct-answer -
Can be used only as isolating switch, shall not be opened under load
NYC MASTER ELECTRICIAN
EXAM|AUTHENTIC QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
The authority having jurisdiction has the responsibility for making interpretations
of rules, for deciding upon the approval of equipment and materials, for waiving
specific requirements in the code permitting alternate methods and materiel if
safety is maintained. - correct-answer -
Outdoor electrical vehicle charging sites, unless specifically listed for the purpose
and location, the coupling means of the electric vehicle supply equipment shall be
stored or located at a height of not less than ____ inches and not more than
____ft. - correct-answer -24"inches and not more than 4'feet
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In NEC, the words "____, ____ ____ indicate a mandatory requirement. - correct-
answer -"Shall, Shall Not"
When the code uses the words "____ be____" it means the identified actions are
allowed but not required, and they may be options or alternative methods. -
correct-answer -"Shall be Permitted"
For switchboard that are not totally enclosed, in a space of ____"inches or more
shall be provided between the top of the switchboard and any combustible
ceiling. - correct-answer -36"inches (3ft)
Overhead feeder conductors shall have a minimum ____feet vertical clearance
over residential property and driveways, as well as those commercial areas not
subject to truck traffic, where the voltage is limited to 300V to-ground. - correct-
answer -12'feet
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Class 2 and Class 3 circuits shall not be placed in any enclosure, raceway, cable, or
similar fittings with conductors of Class 1 or electric light or power conductors,
unless ____ ____ ____. - correct-answer -Separated by barrier
The feeder conductor ampacity shall not be less than that of the service-entrance
conductors with an ampacity of ____Amps or less - correct-answer -50Amps or
less
Where cables or nonmetallic raceways are installed through bored holes in joist,
rafters, or wood members, holes shall be bored so that the edge of the hole is not
less than ____ from the nearest edge of the wood member. - correct-answer -1
and 1/4"inch
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Equipment installed in hazardous (classified) locations shall be marked to show
the Class, group, temperature class (T Code) or operating temperature at a 40C or
104F ambient temperature . - correct-answer -
Which of the following statements best describes the grounding requirements for
central vacuum outlet assemblies? Accessible non current carrying metal parts
required to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor. - correct-answer
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Type ____ is multiconductor cable identified for use as underground service
entrance cable. - correct-answer -Type USE cable
Knife switch rated for more than 1200 Amps at 250Volts or less - correct-answer -
Can be used only as isolating switch, shall not be opened under load
