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1. What is the minimum size copper grounding electrode conductor
required for a 200-amp service?
A. 4 AWG
B. 6 AWG
C. 8 AWG
D. 2 AWG
A. 4 AWG
Rationale: According to NEC 250.66, for a 200-amp service, the minimum
copper grounding electrode conductor is 4 AWG.
2. In a 3-phase, 4-wire system, what is the phase-to-neutral voltage if the
phase-to-phase voltage is 480V?
A. 208V
B. 277V
C. 240V
D. 120V
B. 277V
Rationale: Phase-to-neutral voltage in a 3-phase, 4-wire wye system is
calculated by dividing the phase-to-phase voltage by √3: 480 ÷ √3 ≈ 277V.
, 3. What type of conduit is required for outdoor installations subject to
physical damage?
A. EMT
B. PVC Schedule 40
C. RMC
D. ENT
C. RMC
Rationale: Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) is required in outdoor areas subject to
physical damage due to its high mechanical strength (NEC 344.12).
4. Which device provides overcurrent protection for a branch circuit?
A. GFCI
B. Circuit breaker
C. Isolation transformer
D. Fuse block
B. Circuit breaker
Rationale: Circuit breakers are designed to interrupt current flow in the event
of an overload or short circuit (NEC 240.4).
5. What is the maximum number of 12 AWG conductors allowed in a
standard 1” EMT box according to NEC box fill calculations?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
C. 9
Rationale: NEC Article 314.16(B) provides box fill calculations; a 1” EMT box
can accommodate 9 conductors of 12 AWG (1.25 in³ per conductor).
6. What is the primary purpose of a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)?
A. Prevent overheating of wires
B. Protect against electrical shock
C. Protect against overcurrent
D. Control voltage drop
, B. Protect against electrical shock
Rationale: GFCIs detect leakage current to ground and quickly disconnect
power to prevent electrical shock (NEC 210.8).
7. For a 240V, 30A circuit, what is the minimum size copper conductor
required?
A. 10 AWG
B. 8 AWG
C. 6 AWG
D. 12 AWG
B. 10 AWG
Rationale: NEC 310.15(B)(16) requires 10 AWG copper for 30A circuits with
60°C insulation.
8. What is the maximum voltage drop recommended for branch circuits to
maintain efficiency?
A. 1%
B. 3%
C. 5%
D. 10%
B. 3%
Rationale: NEC recommends a maximum of 3% voltage drop for branch
circuits to maintain voltage efficiency and reduce energy loss.
9. Which conductor color is typically used for the grounded (neutral)
conductor?
A. Black
B. White
C. Green
D. Red
B. White
Rationale: NEC 200.6 specifies that the grounded (neutral) conductor is white
or gray.
10.What type of wiring is commonly used in residential attic spaces?
A. NM cable