NOCTI ELECTRICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NOCTI ELECTRICAL EXAM PREP & PRACTICE
TEST 2026/2027
Special Receptacle - ANS ✔✔What is this a symbol of?
Ceiling paddle fans more than must be supported independently of the outlet box. - ANS ✔✔65
Pounds
What is the take up for 1/2" EMT on a hand bender? - ANS ✔✔5"
What table in the code book pertains to wire ampacity? - ANS ✔✔310.16
Normally Opened Limit Switch - ANS ✔✔What is this symbol of?
The "hot" side on a polarized receptacle is identified by the - ANS ✔✔Shorter slot
When mounted on a wall, the top of a smoke detector must be within ____ of the ceiling? - ANS
✔✔12 inches
What type of lamp is more efficient? - ANS ✔✔fluorescent
The switch used to open and close a bell circuit is a ________ switch. - ANS ✔✔Momentary
According to code, what size copper conductors feeds a GFCI receptacle in a bathroom? - ANS
✔✔#12 AWG
A switched receptacle requires ____ conductors to work properly? - ANS ✔✔3
, The minimum amount of free wire that must be left in a workbox is - ANS ✔✔6"
When installing a NM connector, tighten it until - ANS ✔✔It is snug
In walls or ceilings of combustible material, box set back must be ______ inches with the
finished surface. - ANS ✔✔0
Which is the following conductors can be connected to a lug that is listed for CU only? - ANS
✔✔Copper
To wire a structure with receptacles at $35 per outlet, what is the cost for a 24- foot by 24- foot
building with receptacles places every 12 feet? - ANS ✔✔$280
A transformer has 400 turns in the primary and 200 turns in the secondary. If 240 volts applied
to the primary winding, the voltage measure of the secondary winding will be? - ANS ✔✔120
volts
All exposed, non-current carrying metal parts of an information technology system shall be
grounded in accordance with NEC Article _____ or shall be double insulated. - ANS ✔✔800
When installing boxes, the gap around the box cannot be greater than ___ inch or the gap must
be repaired? - ANS ✔✔1/8
What is the take up for 3/4" EMT on a hand bender? - ANS ✔✔6"
A bathroom is required to have a - ANS ✔✔20 amp circuit
TEST 2026/2027
Special Receptacle - ANS ✔✔What is this a symbol of?
Ceiling paddle fans more than must be supported independently of the outlet box. - ANS ✔✔65
Pounds
What is the take up for 1/2" EMT on a hand bender? - ANS ✔✔5"
What table in the code book pertains to wire ampacity? - ANS ✔✔310.16
Normally Opened Limit Switch - ANS ✔✔What is this symbol of?
The "hot" side on a polarized receptacle is identified by the - ANS ✔✔Shorter slot
When mounted on a wall, the top of a smoke detector must be within ____ of the ceiling? - ANS
✔✔12 inches
What type of lamp is more efficient? - ANS ✔✔fluorescent
The switch used to open and close a bell circuit is a ________ switch. - ANS ✔✔Momentary
According to code, what size copper conductors feeds a GFCI receptacle in a bathroom? - ANS
✔✔#12 AWG
A switched receptacle requires ____ conductors to work properly? - ANS ✔✔3
, The minimum amount of free wire that must be left in a workbox is - ANS ✔✔6"
When installing a NM connector, tighten it until - ANS ✔✔It is snug
In walls or ceilings of combustible material, box set back must be ______ inches with the
finished surface. - ANS ✔✔0
Which is the following conductors can be connected to a lug that is listed for CU only? - ANS
✔✔Copper
To wire a structure with receptacles at $35 per outlet, what is the cost for a 24- foot by 24- foot
building with receptacles places every 12 feet? - ANS ✔✔$280
A transformer has 400 turns in the primary and 200 turns in the secondary. If 240 volts applied
to the primary winding, the voltage measure of the secondary winding will be? - ANS ✔✔120
volts
All exposed, non-current carrying metal parts of an information technology system shall be
grounded in accordance with NEC Article _____ or shall be double insulated. - ANS ✔✔800
When installing boxes, the gap around the box cannot be greater than ___ inch or the gap must
be repaired? - ANS ✔✔1/8
What is the take up for 3/4" EMT on a hand bender? - ANS ✔✔6"
A bathroom is required to have a - ANS ✔✔20 amp circuit
