NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
LICENSING EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
EXPLANATIONS
1. According to North Carolina G.S. 87-43.3, what is the maximum project value for which a
‘Limited’ electrical license holder may bond for a single project?
A. $60,000
B. $50,000
C. $100,000
D. $25,000
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: As defined by the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of
Electrical Contractors, the dollar limit for a single project for a Limited licensee is $60,000.
2. In a single-family dwelling, NEC 210.8(A) requires GFCI protection for all 125-volt, single-
phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in which location?
A. Crawl spaces at or below grade level
,B. Bedrooms
C. Dining rooms
D. Living rooms
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(4) specifically requires GFCI protection for
receptacles in crawl spaces at or below grade level in residential dwellings.
3. Under NEC 210.12, which residential area does NOT require AFCI protection for 120-volt,
15- and 20-ampere branch circuits?
A. Garages
B. Guest suites
C. Kitchens
D. Dining rooms
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: NEC 210.12(B) lists kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms,
bedrooms, etc., but garages are generally not included in the list for AFCI unless specified
by local amendments or specific equipment rules.
4. What is the minimum size copper grounding electrode conductor (GEC) for a 200-ampere
service supplied by 2/0 AWG copper service-entrance conductors?
A. #8 AWG
, B. #6 AWG
C. #2 AWG
D. #4 AWG
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: According to Table 250.66, for 2/0 copper service conductors,
the minimum copper GEC is #4 AWG.
5. What is the maximum demand for four 12 kW residential electric ranges based on Table
220.55?
A. 48 kW
B. 17 kW
C. 19.2 kW
D. 24 kW
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Table 220.55 Column C states that for 4 units not exceeding 12
kW each, the demand is 17 kW.
6. For a residential service, what is the minimum vertical clearance for service-drop
conductors over a roof with a slope of 4 in 12 or greater?
A. 3 feet
B. 8 feet
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
LICENSING EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
EXPLANATIONS
1. According to North Carolina G.S. 87-43.3, what is the maximum project value for which a
‘Limited’ electrical license holder may bond for a single project?
A. $60,000
B. $50,000
C. $100,000
D. $25,000
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: As defined by the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of
Electrical Contractors, the dollar limit for a single project for a Limited licensee is $60,000.
2. In a single-family dwelling, NEC 210.8(A) requires GFCI protection for all 125-volt, single-
phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in which location?
A. Crawl spaces at or below grade level
,B. Bedrooms
C. Dining rooms
D. Living rooms
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: NEC 210.8(A)(4) specifically requires GFCI protection for
receptacles in crawl spaces at or below grade level in residential dwellings.
3. Under NEC 210.12, which residential area does NOT require AFCI protection for 120-volt,
15- and 20-ampere branch circuits?
A. Garages
B. Guest suites
C. Kitchens
D. Dining rooms
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: NEC 210.12(B) lists kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms,
bedrooms, etc., but garages are generally not included in the list for AFCI unless specified
by local amendments or specific equipment rules.
4. What is the minimum size copper grounding electrode conductor (GEC) for a 200-ampere
service supplied by 2/0 AWG copper service-entrance conductors?
A. #8 AWG
, B. #6 AWG
C. #2 AWG
D. #4 AWG
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: According to Table 250.66, for 2/0 copper service conductors,
the minimum copper GEC is #4 AWG.
5. What is the maximum demand for four 12 kW residential electric ranges based on Table
220.55?
A. 48 kW
B. 17 kW
C. 19.2 kW
D. 24 kW
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Table 220.55 Column C states that for 4 units not exceeding 12
kW each, the demand is 17 kW.
6. For a residential service, what is the minimum vertical clearance for service-drop
conductors over a roof with a slope of 4 in 12 or greater?
A. 3 feet
B. 8 feet
