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Chapter_01_General Information for Electrical Installations
1. The open-circuit voltage between the two terminals of a single-pole switch on a lighting circuit when the switch is in
the OFF position is ____.
a. Zero
b. 60 volts
c. 120 volts
d. 240 volts
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Safety in the Workplace
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/11/2023 5:19 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/12/2023 4:54 AM
2. Working on equipment with the power turned on can result in burns, serious injury or ____.
a. death
b. an outage
c. a short circuit
d. all of the above
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Safety in the Workplace
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/11/2023 5:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/11/2023 5:21 PM
3. Working on electrical equipment requires insulated shoes, face shields and ______.
a. rubber gloves
b. good light
c. no disturbance
d. all of the above
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Personal Protective Equipment
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/11/2023 5:21 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/24/2023 6:01 AM
4. For the most part, the safest practice includes tagging, locking the disconnecting, and _______.
a. turning power off
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b. getting briefing
c. having a helper
d. all of the above
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: It’s the Law!
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/11/2023 5:22 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/11/2023 5:23 PM
5. The harmful component of an electrical circuit is _______.
a. Voltage
b. Current
c. Body resistance
d. Moisture
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Safety in the Workplace
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/11/2023 5:23 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/24/2023 4:34 AM
6. Many organizations, trade organizations, manufacturers, and others offer training on the NEC and electrical safety.
Among them are National Electrical Contractors (NECA.ORG), Underwriters Laboratory (UL.COM) and ________.
ANSWER: The International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI.COM)
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Training
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 8/11/2023 5:26 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/11/2023 5:27 PM
7. Many government organizations offer publications and useful information on electrical safety. Among them
CDC.GOV, Dept. of Energy, and _______.
ANSWER: OSHA.GOV
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Training
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
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DATE CREATED: 8/11/2023 5:27 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/22/2023 8:11 AM
8. OSHA Training Institute offers outreach training programs of interest to electricians, contractors, and instructors. The
basic safety courses for general construction safety and health are the OSHA _____and OSHA ____ courses. (see
OSHA.GOV)
a. 10 hour, 30 hour
b. 2 hour, 4 hour
c. 6 hour, 8 hour
d. all of the above
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Training
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/11/2023 5:29 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/11/2023 5:30 PM
9. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) (http://www.electrical-safety.org) offers mostly free material,
simple-to-understand electrical safety material, and _______.
ANSWER: some downloadable material
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Training
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 8/11/2023 5:31 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/24/2023 4:36 AM
10. The NEC is published by the National Fire Protection Association. To remain as up-to-date as possible, it is revised
every _______.
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 4 years
d. all of the above
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: National Electrical Code® (NEC®)
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 2:49 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/13/2023 3:05 PM
11. NEC has been adopted in all 50 states as the basis for electrical systems. However, each state can develop their own
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special version, make amendments to the document, and _______.
ANSWER: adopt older editions
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: National Electrical Code® (NEC®)
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:06 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/24/2023 4:39 AM
12. NEC Article 90 says, in part: This Code is not intended as a _____ or an _____ for untrained persons.
a. design specification, instruction manual
b. how-to book, introductory
c. workbook, informational reference
d. all of the above
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: National Electrical Code® (NEC®)
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:07 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/23/2023 12:24 AM
13. The NEC also states, in Article 90: Compliance therewith and proper maintenance result in an installation that is
essentially free from hazard but not necessarily adequate for good service or future expansion of electrical use or
_______.
a. efficient and convenient
b. easy and guaranteed
c. sufficient and safe
d. all of the above
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: National Electrical Code® (NEC®)
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:09 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/24/2023 4:38 AM
14. In addition to states, local municipalities or even inspection agencies can make ____ or ____ to the national code.
a. local amendments, changes
b. local suggestions, subtractions
c. language changes, dimension changes
d. all of the above
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ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: National Electrical Code® (NEC®)
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:10 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/13/2023 3:10 PM
15. The NEC is divided into an introduction and nine chapters. Wiring of _______is mostly covered in Chapters 1, 2, 3,
and 4, which apply generally.
a. commercial buildings
b. spas and hot tubs
c. special equipment
d. dwellings
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Code Arrangement
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:11 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/23/2023 12:28 AM
16. _______apply(ies) to special occupancies, special equipment, or other special conditions and may supplement or
modify this or earlier Chapters.
a. Chapters 2, 3, 4
b. Chapter 9
c. Chapters 5, 6, 7
d. all of the above
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Code Arrangement
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:12 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/23/2023 8:38 AM
17. The NEC is full of requirements that are safety related. Another is NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
NFPA 70E ____________.
a. is voluntary
b. is endorsed by OSHA
c. can be substituted for the NEC
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
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REFERENCES: It’s the Law!
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:13 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/24/2023 7:06 AM
18. According to NFPA 70E, circuits and conductors are not considered to be safe to work on until ________ places them
in an electrically safe condition.
a. the boss
b. a law enforcement officer
c. a qualified person
d. a project leader
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: It’s the Law!
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:14 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/13/2023 3:15 PM
19. The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations are the law when
it comes to safety in the workplace. Key topics in the standard include wiring methods, hazardous (classified) locations,
and __________.
ANSWER:
wiring design and protection
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: It’s the Law!
QUESTION TYPE: Essay
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:15 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/13/2023 3:16 PM
20. OSHA 1910.399 defines a qualified person as “One who has received training in and has demonstrated skills and
knowledge in the _______ of electric equipment and installations and the hazards involved.”
a. installation
b. construction and operation
c. maintenance
d. all of the above
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: It’s the Law!
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
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DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/13/2023 3:18 PM
21. OSHA offers safety courses referring to personal protective equipment (PPE). These include such items as ________.
a. ear protection
b. fireproof hats
c. face plates
d. all of the above
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Personal Protective Equipment
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:19 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/23/2023 12:30 AM
22. Several communities, counties, and/or states require electricians and electrical contractors to be licensed. Minimum
qualifications might include _______.
a. education
b. advanced training
c. employment
d. all of the above
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Licensing and Permits
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:20 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/24/2023 4:42 AM
23. To maintain a valid license, many licensing agencies require ______.
a. working for another licensee
b. union membership
c. continuing education
d. all of the above
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Licensing and Permits
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:22 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/13/2023 3:23 PM
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24. Quite often, a community will have a “Residential Only” license, limiting activity to _____.
a. low voltage
b. signal circuits
c. lighting branches
d. house wiring
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Licensing and Permits
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:23 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/24/2023 12:27 AM
25. Permits are a means for a community to permanently _____ to be done and _____.
a. record electrical work, who is doing the work
b. homeowner
c. accept fees
d. all of the above
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Licensing and Permits
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:24 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/24/2023 7:19 AM
26. Usually for electrical projects, permits must be issued _________.
a. after starting the job
b. during the job
c. prior to starting the job
d. anytime during the job
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Licensing and Permits
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 8/13/2023 3:25 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/13/2023 3:26 PM
27. Electrical inspectors are usually up to date on NEC and local rules, and may correct the electrician. For any
corrections that must be done, inspectors should always give a reference ______.
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