Electrical Apprenticeship Curriculum
Second Year UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Non-combustible surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER - Surfaces with no gaps greater than 1 inch at
fittings or boxes
Luminaires - CORRECT ANSWER - Light fixtures weighing more than 70 pounds
Outlet box depth - CORRECT ANSWER - Minimum internal depth for boxes without devices
Receptacle - CORRECT ANSWER - Required component in completed outlet box installations
Box mounting - CORRECT ANSWER - Flush mounting in non-combustible walls with set-back
allowance
Maximum distance - CORRECT ANSWER - Permitted distance between box and strap in NM
cable installation
Sheetrock construction - CORRECT ANSWER - Acceptable set-back for box edge in sheetrock
walls
Nonmetallic sheath - CORRECT ANSWER - Requirement for sheath extension inside the box
Box volume - CORRECT ANSWER - Boxes deep enough to prevent conductor damage during
wiring device installation
Angle pull requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Apply to junction boxes with specific conductor
sizes
Second Year UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Non-combustible surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER - Surfaces with no gaps greater than 1 inch at
fittings or boxes
Luminaires - CORRECT ANSWER - Light fixtures weighing more than 70 pounds
Outlet box depth - CORRECT ANSWER - Minimum internal depth for boxes without devices
Receptacle - CORRECT ANSWER - Required component in completed outlet box installations
Box mounting - CORRECT ANSWER - Flush mounting in non-combustible walls with set-back
allowance
Maximum distance - CORRECT ANSWER - Permitted distance between box and strap in NM
cable installation
Sheetrock construction - CORRECT ANSWER - Acceptable set-back for box edge in sheetrock
walls
Nonmetallic sheath - CORRECT ANSWER - Requirement for sheath extension inside the box
Box volume - CORRECT ANSWER - Boxes deep enough to prevent conductor damage during
wiring device installation
Angle pull requirements - CORRECT ANSWER - Apply to junction boxes with specific conductor
sizes