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Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

a.
In a multi-family dwelling, each occupant shall have ready access to all overcurrent devices.

b.
Overcurrent devices shall be located where they will not be exposed to physical damage

c.
Overcurrent devices shall be readily accessible.

d.
Overcurrent devices may be located inside clothes closets
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The symbol S2P shall mean ___.

a.
a two-position switch

b.
a two-way switch

c.
a two-pole switch

d.
duplex switch
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In dwellings, lighting outlets shall be permitted to be controlled by occupancy sensors provided they are
___.

a.
located in the hallway

b.
automatic

c.
within 1 800 m of the door(s)

d.
equipped with a manual override
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Which of the following statements on lighting fixtures NOT correct?

a.
Metal fixtures and enclosures rated at 250 V and installed up in the ceiling shall be grounded.

b.
Stranded conductors shall be used in wiring a fixture supporting chain and other movable flexible parts.

c.
Outdoor lighting fixtures and associated equipment shall be permitted to be supported by trees.

d.
Fixtures and lighting equipment operating at over 250 V shall be grounded.
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Electrical continuity is required by the Code for metallic conduit ___. `

a.
to reduce static electricity

b.
to assure equipment grounding

c.
to trace electrical wiring

d.
to reduce inductive heat
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What is the reason the Code requires each separate phase conductor to be located in the same
raceway?

a.
To improve workmanship

b.
To provide identification of a circuit

c.
To reduce inductive heat

d.
To assure balance resistance
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The letters MTR on the drawing would indicate ___.
a.
middle of run

b.
motor

c.
manufacture

d.
motor-tie-resistor
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How many 1.5 A lighting fixtures can be connected to a 20-A non-continuous duty branch circuit?

a.
14

b.
13

c.
15

d.
12
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Branch circuits are classified according to the maximum ___.

a.
load being served
b.
voltage across it

c.
setting of the overcurrent device

d.
power consumed
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Most wires used in residential house wiring are usually insulated by ___.

a.
varnished

b.
asbestos

c.
thermoplastic

d.
cambric

e.
cotton
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Guest rooms and suites that are provided with ___ shall have branch circuits and outlets installed to
meet the rules for dwelling units.

a.
electric appliances

b.
permanent provisions for cooking

c.
air conditioning

d.
electric heat
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The electrical plans for residential house (single family dwelling) include the following items EXCEPT one.
Which one is this?

a.
Substation Plan

b.
Layout and wiring plan for general lighting and receptacle outlets

c.
Floor plan showing location of service

d.
Location Plan
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A panelboard for residence shall NOT be installed in ___.

a.
a clothes closet or bathroom
b.
a basement

c.
a garage

d.
an uncovered patio
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A lighting fixture is to be controlled independently from two different locations. The type of switch
required in each of the two locations is a ___.

a.
single-pole, double-throw

b.
single-pole, single-throw

c.
double-pole, single-throw

d.
double-pole, double-throw
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The electrical drawing of a single-family dwelling shall show the following EXCEPT ___.

a.
floor plan

b.
one-line diagram
c.
computation of illumination

d.
location plan
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Receptacles in residential wiring are regularly connected in ___.

a.
Diagonal

b.
parallel

c.
series

d.
perpendicular
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___ is a wiring method using knobs, tubes, and flexible non-metallic tubing for the protection and
support of single insulated conductors concealed in hollow spaces of walls and ceilings of buildings.

a.
Open wiring with knobs, tubes, etc.

b.
Concealed knob and tube wiring

c.
Open wiring on insulators

d.
Knob and tube wiring
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The advantage(s) of a 4-wire, three-phase source over a 3-wire, three-phase source is/are ___. (I.) two
voltage levels, (II.) a grounded neutral, (III.) less copper required

a.
II only

b.
I only

c.
III only

d.
I and II
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A dwelling unit has a front entrance on the north side of the house along with an attached garage with a
2.5 m wide door, also a back-entrance door on the south side of the house. How many lighting outlets
are required for these outdoor entrances?

a.
3

b.
1

c.
2

d.
none of these
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Illumination shall be provided for working spaces containing battery systems. The lighting outlets shall
not be controlled by ___ means only.

a.
timers

b.
low voltage

c.
automatic

d.
photocell
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At least one receptacle outlet per unit, accessible at grade level, shall be installed at the front and back
on ___.

a.
motels

b.
commercial buildings

c.
one- and two-family dwellings
d.
office buildings only
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The branch-circuit loads specified by the Code for lighting and receptacles are considered ___.

a.
peak loads

b.
maximum loads

c.
minimum loads

d.
loads to be served
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In a 3-phase, 4-wire cable, the cross-sectional area of neutral conductor is ___.

a.
double the area of phase conductor

b.
more than the area of phase conductor

c.
equal to the area of phase conductor

d.
less than the area of phase conductor
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A lighting fixture under a canopy is considered to be in a ___ location.

a.
dry

b.
hazardous

c.
wet

d.
damp
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The Code requires that a conduit with more than two conductors to be filled to a maximum of 40
percent. The reason for the limitation on the fill area is ___.

a.
to reduce the heat from induction

b.
to allow for future fill

c.
to make the pulling of wires easier without abrasion

d.
for better circulation of air
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For a one-family dwelling, at least one receptacle outlet is required in each ___.

a.
detached garage with power

b.
all of these

c.
basement

d.
attached garage
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How do you call a diagram showing the physical location of the components such as coils, contacts,
motors and the like in their actual positions?

a.
Ladder diagram

b.
Schematic diagram

c.
Power flow diagram

d.
Power flow diagram
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To open a single-throw switch, the switch should be mounted so that the switch blade must move ___.

a.
twice

b.
slowly

c.
downward

d.
upward
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A dwelling unit is ___.

a.
a single unit, providing complete and independent living facilities for one or more persons, including
permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking and sanitation

b.
one or more rooms used by one or more persons

c.
one unit of an apartment

d.
one or more rooms with space for eating, living, and sleeping
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persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking and sanitation
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In kitchens of dwelling units, a receptacle outlet shall be installed at each wall countertop space that is
at LEAST ___ or wider.

a.
450 mm

b.
300 mm

c.
750 mm

d.
600 mm
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Electrical symbol represented by a rectangle with a circle inside.

a.
Fluorescent lamp outlet

b.
Lighting panelboard

c.
Safety switch

d.
Incandescent lamp outlet
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To measure the area of a dwelling to determine the lighting load, the following dimensions are used:

a.
The area 150 mm (6 inches) from the inside walls

b.
The floor area computed from the inside dimension

c.
The floor area computed from the outside dimension

d.
The cubic feet of each room
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Electrical symbol represented by a circle with two solid lines inside it.

a.
Antenna outlet

b.
Cooking range outlet

c.
Single convenience outlet

d.
Special purpose outlet
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The minimum allowable number of 120-volt, 15-ampere, 2-wire lighting branch circuits required for
residence 70 feet by 30 feet are ___.
a.
5

b.
3

c.
2

d.
4
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Branch lighting circuits shall be protected by overcurrent devices NOT rated more than ___.

a.
40 A

b.
50 A

c.
30 A

d.
20 A
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Single-phase cord-and-plug-connected room air conditioners shall be provided with factory-installed
LCDI or AFCI protection, the LCDI or AFCI protection shall be an integral part of the attachment plug or
be located in the power supply cord within ___ mm of the attachment plug.
a.
350

b.
300

c.
760

d.
500
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Intermediate metal conduit shall be shipped in standard lengths of ___ mm.

a.
3 000

b.
2 000

c.
5 000

d.
4 000
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The rating of the electric service for a one-family residence shall not be less than ___.

a.
100 amperes when the initial load is 10 kW or less
b.
100 amperes

c.
60 amperes

d.
150 amperes when the initial load is 15 kW or less
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A room air conditioner rated 3-phase or rated over 250 volts shall be connected ___.

a.
with a grounding plug

b.
directly to a wiring method recognized in Chapter 3

c.
with a 3-prong attachment plug

d.
with a 4-prong attachment plug
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DPDT stands for ___.

a.
double pole duplex switch

b.
none of these
c.
double pole double throw switch

d.
duplex switch
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To provide for a small appliance load in a dwelling unit, the feeder should be computed at ___.

a.
3 000 watts

b.
2 400 watts

c.
1 500 watts

d.
3 600 watts
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When applying the demand factors of Table 2.20.3.17, in no case can the feeder or service demand load
be less than the sum of the ___.

a.
heat and air conditioning loads

b.
total receptacle load

c.
largest two kitchen equipment loads
d.
rating of the appliance loads
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Appliance outlets installed for a specific appliance shall be installed within ___ mm of the intended
location of the appliance.

a.
6 000

b.
1 500

c.
1 800

d.
900
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What is meant by “traveller wires”?

a.
Wiring to a split receptacle

b.
Out of state electrician

c.
Wiring to a door bell

d.
Two-wires between 3-way switches
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Air conditioning load has a demand load of ___.

a.
150 %

b.
125 %

c.
100 %

d.
80 %
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For dwelling units, a branch circuit supplying ___ receptacle outlets are permitted to also supply
receptacle outlets in attached garage.

a.
bathroom

b.
kitchen small appliance

c.
laundry room

d.
outdoor
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When calculating the demand load for a one family dwelling, what total MINIMUM volt amperes (VA)
must be included in the calculation for the small appliance and laundry circuit loads?

a.
4 500 VA

b.
1 500 VA

c.
3 000 VA

d.
6 000 VA
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S3 is a symbol used on a drawing to indicate a ___ switch.

a.
three-way

b.
flush

c.
four-way

d.
single pole
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For dwelling units, all of the following are true EXCEPT ___.

a.
the outlet for kitchen refrigerator equipment may be supplied by an individual 15 A branch circuit

b.
the clothes washer shall be supplied by a 20 A branch circuit and outlets outside the laundry area are
not permitted on this circuit

c.
bathroom receptacles shall be supplied by a 20 A branch circuit which shall have no other outlets

d.
outdoor outlets are permitted to be supplied through the small appliance branch circuits
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Generally ___ wiring is used for domestic purpose.

a.
busbar

b.
batten

c.
lead covered

d.
clear
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The Code refers to low voltage as ___.

a.
120 volts

b.
12 volts

c.
600 volts and under

d.
240 volts
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In a 3Ø circuit, how many electrical degrees separate each phase?

a.
90

b.
180

c.
360

d.
120
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The PEC requires at least two small appliance branch circuits for dwelling unit. Either or both of these
two circuits shall be permitted to supply circuits in which of the following four rooms?

a.
Kitchen, dining room, recreation room and breakfast room

b.
Kitchen, dining room, breakfast room and living room

c.
Kitchen, pantry, breakfast room and hallway

d.
Kitchen, pantry, breakfast room and dining room
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How many outside receptacles, accessible at grade level, are required for a single-family dwelling?

a.
4

b.
1

c.
3

d.
2
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Temporary holiday decorative lighting installations for dwellings are permitted to be in use for NOT
MORE than ___.

a.
90 days

b.
30 days

c.
60 days

d.
120 days
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Which of the following is NOT true?

a.
The size of the conductor determines the rating of the circuit.

b.
Splices and joints shall be covered with an insulation equivalent to the conductor insulation.

c.
All receptacles on 15 and 20 amp branch circuits must be of the grounding type.

d.
All 15 and 20 amp receptacles installed in a dwelling bathroom shall have GFCI protection.
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All branch circuits that supply 125 volt, 15 and 20 ampere outlets installed in dwelling unit ___ shall be
protected by an arc-fault circuit interrupter listed to provide protection of the entire branch circuit.
a.
all of these

b.
family and dining rooms

c.
kitchens and laundry area

d.
closets and hallways
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Wall-switch controlled receptacles in dwelling units in lieu of lighting outlets are allowed in all habitable
rooms except ___.

a.
kitchen and bath

b.
living and family

c.
basement and attic

d.
bedrooms
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When the ground resistance exceeds the allowable value of 25 ohms, the resistance can be reduced by
___. (I.) paralleling ground rods, (II.) using a longer ground rod, (III.) using a larger diameter ground rod,
(IV.) chemical treatment of the soil
a.
I,II and III only

b.
I,II,III and IV

c.
II and III only

d.
II,III and IV only
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In general, all 125 volt and/or 250-volt, single phase, 15 and 20 amperes receptacle outlets installed in
the following listed locations of dwelling units EXCEPT ___, shall be protected by a listed ground fault
circuit interrupter.

a.
bathrooms

b.
hallways

c.
outdoors

d.
garages
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Which of the following best describes the symbol normally used for duplex receptacles?
a.
A square box with an “X” drawn inside

b.
A circle with two parallel lines drawn through it

c.
A square box with the letter “R” next to it

d.
A circle with one line drawn through it
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Which type of wiring has a minimum span of life?

a.
Batten wiring

b.
Cleat wiring

c.
LCC wiring

d.
Conduit pipe wiring
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The switch symbol SRC shall mean a ___ switch.

a.
room control
b.
roller type control

c.
remote control

d.
rocker type control
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What is the total VA rating of 230-V, single-phase circuit supplied by a 20-A circuit breaker?

a.
none of these

b.
3 680 VA

c.
3 500 VA

d.
4 400 VA
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PVC is also known in the field as____.

a.
rigid non-metallic conduit

b.
cable tray
c.
rigid metallic conduit

d.
flexible conduit
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Fixtures in clothes closets shall be ___.

a.
a surface-mounted light emitting diode

b.
all of these

c.
pendant fixture

d.
a surface-mounted or recessed incandescent or fluorescent fixtures with a completely enclosed lamp
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To provide for a small appliance load in a dwelling unit, the feeder should be computed at ___.

a.
2 400 watts

b.
3 000 watts

c.
1 500 watts
d.
3 600 watts
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For dwelling units, a branch circuit supplying ___ receptacle outlets are permitted to also supply
receptacle outlets in attached garage.

a.
outdoor

b.
bathroom

c.
laundry room

d.
kitchen small appliance
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The minimum allowable current rating of 3-wire service entrance conductors for a residence with an
initial net computed load of 6 kVA or more is ___.

a.
150 A

b.
100 A

c.
125 A
d.
60 A
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A high spot temperature in a corroded electrical connection is caused by a ___.

a.
decrease in the effective resistance of the connection

b.
increase in the voltage drop across the connection

c.
decrease in the voltage drop across the connection

d.
increase in the flow of current through the connection
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Where galvanized conduit is used, the main purpose of the galvanizing is to ___.

a.
provide better strength

b.
provide better continuity

c.
provide a better surface for painting

d.
slow down rust
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In long conduit runs, pull boxes are sometimes installed at intermediate points to ___.

a.
facilitate pulling wires

b.
support the conduit

c.
make use of short lengths of conduit

d.
avoid using coupling
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Electrical symbol represented by a rectangle with a circle inside.

a.
Safety switch

b.
Fluorescent lamp outlet

c.
Incandescent lamp outlet

d.
Lighting panelboard
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A wire or other mechanical member having one end secured and the other end fastened to a pole
maintained under tension is a ___.

a.
Tie wire

b.
Split-bolt

c.
Guy

d.
Cable rack
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To fasten an outlet box between the studs in wall constructed of metal lath and plaster, you would use
___.

a.
cement or mortar

b.
nylon lath twine

c.
iron wire

d.
an approved box hanger
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Hidden edges in objects are represented in blueprints by ___..

a.
a thin solid line

b.
dashed lines having alternating long and short dashes

c.
dashed lines having approximately equal length dashes

d.
a thick solid line
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What does the symbol consisting of a rectangle with solid shading indicate?

a.
Lighting panelboard

b.
Safety switch

c.
Fuse cut out

d.
Telephone exchange
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Most wires used in residential house wiring are usually insulated by ___.

a.
varnished cambric

b.
cotton

c.
Asbestos

d.
thermoplastic
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When calculating the general lighting load for a dwelling unit, which of the following listed is NOT to be
included in the calculation?

a.
Bathrooms

b.
Hallways

c.
Open porches

d.
Closets
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A bathroom is defined by the PEC as a room or area with a wash basin and ___.
a.
a ground-fault circuit-interrupter

b.
a bidet, tub or shower

c.
a locking door

d.
an exhaust fan
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Under the optional method of calculation “other loads” are permitted a demand factor from 2.20.4, the
first 10 kVA of “other load” at 100 % and the remainder of the “other load” at 40 %. “Other load” could
consist of which of the following?

a.
electric range

b.
air conditioning

c.
electric heat

d.
none of these
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The Code requires in a dwelling a minimum of the following, EXCEPT ___.
a.
24 volt-ampere per square meter

b.
two small appliance circuits

c.
one laundry circuit

d.
one 8 kW range
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If a conductor material is not specified in a particular Article or Section, the material shall be assumed to
be which of the following?

a.
no assumptions shall be made

b.
Copper

c.
Aluminum

d.
Copper-clad aluminum
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With the exception of cord and plug-connected appliances, the disconnecting means for air conditioning
and refrigerating equipment shall be ___.

a.
permitted to be installed on or within the equipment

b.
readily accessible

c.
all of these

d.
located within sight
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What is the MAXIMUM allowable voltage between conductors on a branch circuit supplying luminaires
in a residence?

a.
240 V

b.
150 V

c.
250 V

d.
120 V
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On a 120V 1Ø circuit, ground fault protection for personnel operates on the principal of unbalanced
current between ___.

a.
the grounding conductor and the neutral conductor
b.
the service disconnect and the branch circuit

c.
the grounded and ungrounded conductor

d.
the ungrounded conductors
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The branch-circuit load for a single 12-kilowatt (12 kW) electric range in a dwelling is ___.

a.
9 kW

b.
8 kW

c.
10 Kw

d.
11 kW
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A legend or electrical symbol list is shown on electrical working drawings to ___.

a.
identify all symbols used to indicate electrical outlets or equipment

b.
show the outline of the architect’s floor plan
c.
describe materials and instillation methods

d.
enable the electric service size to be calculated
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For a one-family dwelling, at least one receptacle outlet is required in each ___.

a.
all of these

b.
detached garage with power

c.
basement

d.
attached garage
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Which of the following grounding electrodes is the only one that shall be supplemented by an additional
electrode?

a.
Building steel

b.
Ground ring

c.
Metal underground water pipe

d.
Concrete-encased
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To measure the area of a dwelling to determine the lighting load, the following dimensions are used:

a.
The cubic feet of each room

b.
The floor area computed from the outside dimension

c.
The area 150 mm (6 inches) from the inside walls

d.
The floor area computed from the inside dimension
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A 120/208-V, 3-phase circuit has a total connected load of 28 800 VA. What is the ampacity?

a.
65 A

b.
100 A

c.
80 A

d.
135 A
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For dwelling units, the computed floor area at 24 VA per square meter does not include ___.

a.
all of these

b.
garages

c.
unused spaces not adaptable for future use

d.
open porches
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The difference between a thread on a bolt and a thread on a conduit is ___.

a.
the conduit thread is tapered

b.
the conduit thread is deeper

c.
no lubrication required in threading conduit

d.
the conduit thread always has the same pitch for any diameter
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For dwelling units, all of the following are true EXCEPT ___.

a.
bathroom receptacles shall be supplied by a 20 A branch circuit which shall have no other outlets

b.
outdoor outlets are permitted to be supplied through the small appliance branch circuits

c.
the clothes washer shall be supplied by a 20 A branch circuit and outlets outside the laundry area are
not permitted on this circuit

d.
the outlet for kitchen refrigerator equipment may be supplied by an individual 15 A branch circuit
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What is the approximate neutral current in a 4-wire system with phase A carrying 68 A, phase B carrying
88 A and phase C carrying 96 A?

a.
20 A

b.
30 A

c.
15 A

d.
25 A
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Open wiring on insulators shall be permitted for wiring systems of ___ or less.

a.
600 V

b.
300 V

c.
150 V

d.
240 V
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The advantage of using conduit pipe wiring is that it ___.

a.
is lighter

b.
is stronger

c.
has long life

d.
resist mechanical damage and has long life
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Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

a.
Overcurrent devices shall be readily accessible.

b.
In a multi-family dwelling, each occupant shall have ready access to all overcurrent devices.

c.
Overcurrent devices shall be located where they will not be exposed to physical damage.

d.
Overcurrent devices may be located inside clothes closets
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A one-family dwelling unit that is at grade level shall have ___ outdoors.

a.
one receptacle at front and one at the back

b.
one receptacle at the back

c.
two receptacles at the back

d.
one receptacle at the front
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