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NHIE Electrical Part 1 Questions and Answers
What is the danger of a fused neutral? - Answer✔✔-Circuit remains hot if fixture stops working.
What is the ampacity of copper #8? - Answer✔✔-40 amps.
What is the minimum service required for new single family houses? - Answer✔✔-100 amps.
What is the appropriate breaker for a 30 amp appliance? - Answer✔✔-30 amp breaker.
What is the issue with aluminum wire? - Answer✔✔-Prone to differential expansion with
copper wire.
What outlets can aluminum wire be terminated with? - Answer✔✔-Outlets labeled 'CO/ALR' or
'CU/AL'.
What is the equivalent of 1 kilowatt? - Answer✔✔-3412 BTUs.
How should wiring for attic fans be run? - Answer✔✔-Through rafters or alongside rafters with
splices in junction boxes.
How often should outlets be placed on a kitchen counter top? - Answer✔✔-Every 24 inches.
When are three-way switches required? - Answer✔✔-On stairways with four or more risers.
What is the ampacity of #10 copper wire? - Answer✔✔-30 amps.
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What should be done if a receptacle is warm to the touch? - Answer✔✔-Inform homeowner,
suggest electrician, report condition.
What is the clearance requirement for a residential overhead service? - Answer✔✔-At least 10
feet above where vehicles pass underneath.
What is the clearance requirement for an electrical service above a flat roof? - Answer✔✔-At
least 8 feet above a flat roof, 10 feet if used as a walking surface.
What is the size difference between aluminum and copper wire to carry the same ampacity? -
Answer✔✔-Aluminum must be one size larger.
What are some required GFCI locations? - Answer✔✔-Whirlpool tubs, kitchens, bathrooms,
garage, swimming pools, hot tubs, boat houses, exterior outlets.
What is the only over current protection an inspector is required to test or operate? -
Answer✔✔-GFCIs.
What receptacles must an inspector test the polarity and grounding of? - Answer✔✔-All within
6 feet of interior plumbing fixtures, all in garage or carport, all on exterior of structure.
What is the maximum number of throws to disconnect all power to the house? - Answer✔✔-Six
What is the correct amperage for an air conditioner breaker? - Answer✔✔-40 amps
What does two wires entering a service weather head indicate? - Answer✔✔-110 volt system
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NHIE Electrical Part 1 Questions and Answers
What is the danger of a fused neutral? - Answer✔✔-Circuit remains hot if fixture stops working.
What is the ampacity of copper #8? - Answer✔✔-40 amps.
What is the minimum service required for new single family houses? - Answer✔✔-100 amps.
What is the appropriate breaker for a 30 amp appliance? - Answer✔✔-30 amp breaker.
What is the issue with aluminum wire? - Answer✔✔-Prone to differential expansion with
copper wire.
What outlets can aluminum wire be terminated with? - Answer✔✔-Outlets labeled 'CO/ALR' or
'CU/AL'.
What is the equivalent of 1 kilowatt? - Answer✔✔-3412 BTUs.
How should wiring for attic fans be run? - Answer✔✔-Through rafters or alongside rafters with
splices in junction boxes.
How often should outlets be placed on a kitchen counter top? - Answer✔✔-Every 24 inches.
When are three-way switches required? - Answer✔✔-On stairways with four or more risers.
What is the ampacity of #10 copper wire? - Answer✔✔-30 amps.
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What should be done if a receptacle is warm to the touch? - Answer✔✔-Inform homeowner,
suggest electrician, report condition.
What is the clearance requirement for a residential overhead service? - Answer✔✔-At least 10
feet above where vehicles pass underneath.
What is the clearance requirement for an electrical service above a flat roof? - Answer✔✔-At
least 8 feet above a flat roof, 10 feet if used as a walking surface.
What is the size difference between aluminum and copper wire to carry the same ampacity? -
Answer✔✔-Aluminum must be one size larger.
What are some required GFCI locations? - Answer✔✔-Whirlpool tubs, kitchens, bathrooms,
garage, swimming pools, hot tubs, boat houses, exterior outlets.
What is the only over current protection an inspector is required to test or operate? -
Answer✔✔-GFCIs.
What receptacles must an inspector test the polarity and grounding of? - Answer✔✔-All within
6 feet of interior plumbing fixtures, all in garage or carport, all on exterior of structure.
What is the maximum number of throws to disconnect all power to the house? - Answer✔✔-Six
What is the correct amperage for an air conditioner breaker? - Answer✔✔-40 amps
What does two wires entering a service weather head indicate? - Answer✔✔-110 volt system
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