Florida Certified Electrical Contractor Exam
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1. When sizing a feeder for a large commercial electrical system,
which NEC Article must be consulted for demand factors?
A. 210
B. 220
C. 310
D. 430
430 covers motors, feeders, and calculations for demand in
commercial/industrial installations.
2. What is the minimum gauge copper grounding conductor required
for a 200 A service?
A. #6 AWG
B. #4 AWG
C. #3 AWG
D. #2 AWG
NEC Table 250.122 indicates #4 AWG copper for 200 A.
,3. In Florida, the statutory wiring method for residential receptacles
in kitchens is:
A. Single branch circuit
B. Two 20A small appliance branch circuits
C. One 15A branch circuit
D. Any minimum 20A
NEC 210.52(B) requires two 20‑amp circuits.
4. A GFCI protects against which of the following?
A. Short circuits
B. Overheating conductors
C. Ground faults
D. Arc faults
GFCI devices detect imbalance to protect against current leakage to
ground.
5. What is the minimum working space depth required in front of
electrical equipment rated over 600 V?
A. 30 in
B. 36 in
C. 42 in
D. 48 in
,NEC 110.26 specifies 48 inches for equipment >600 V.
6. For indoor branch circuitry, what is the minimum conduit fill for
three 12 AWG conductors?
A. 20%
B. 40%
C. 53%
D. 60%
NEC Table 1 Chapter 9: Three current‑carrying conductors = 40%.
7. Which of these devices provides protection from both overload
and short circuit on a motor?
A. Fusible switch
B. MCCB
C. Circuit breaker with thermal‑magnetic trip
D. Ground rod
Thermal protects overload; magnetic protects short circuit.
8. What is the maximum height for wall receptacles in residential
kitchens?
A. 30 in
B. No max, must be accessible
, C. 24 in
D. 18 in
NEC doesn’t specify a maximum height — only placement
requirements.
9. What’s the minimum size copper equipment grounding conductor
for a 100‑amp branch circuit?
A. #10 AWG
B. #8 AWG
C. #6 AWG
D. #4 AWG
NEC Table 250.122 requires #8 AWG for 100 A.
10. Which NEC Article covers Services?
A. 210
B. 230
C. 240
D. 250
230 is the Article for services.
11. How many service disconnects are permitted for one service?
Preparation Newest With Complete
Questions And Correct Detailed Answers|
Brand New Version
1. When sizing a feeder for a large commercial electrical system,
which NEC Article must be consulted for demand factors?
A. 210
B. 220
C. 310
D. 430
430 covers motors, feeders, and calculations for demand in
commercial/industrial installations.
2. What is the minimum gauge copper grounding conductor required
for a 200 A service?
A. #6 AWG
B. #4 AWG
C. #3 AWG
D. #2 AWG
NEC Table 250.122 indicates #4 AWG copper for 200 A.
,3. In Florida, the statutory wiring method for residential receptacles
in kitchens is:
A. Single branch circuit
B. Two 20A small appliance branch circuits
C. One 15A branch circuit
D. Any minimum 20A
NEC 210.52(B) requires two 20‑amp circuits.
4. A GFCI protects against which of the following?
A. Short circuits
B. Overheating conductors
C. Ground faults
D. Arc faults
GFCI devices detect imbalance to protect against current leakage to
ground.
5. What is the minimum working space depth required in front of
electrical equipment rated over 600 V?
A. 30 in
B. 36 in
C. 42 in
D. 48 in
,NEC 110.26 specifies 48 inches for equipment >600 V.
6. For indoor branch circuitry, what is the minimum conduit fill for
three 12 AWG conductors?
A. 20%
B. 40%
C. 53%
D. 60%
NEC Table 1 Chapter 9: Three current‑carrying conductors = 40%.
7. Which of these devices provides protection from both overload
and short circuit on a motor?
A. Fusible switch
B. MCCB
C. Circuit breaker with thermal‑magnetic trip
D. Ground rod
Thermal protects overload; magnetic protects short circuit.
8. What is the maximum height for wall receptacles in residential
kitchens?
A. 30 in
B. No max, must be accessible
, C. 24 in
D. 18 in
NEC doesn’t specify a maximum height — only placement
requirements.
9. What’s the minimum size copper equipment grounding conductor
for a 100‑amp branch circuit?
A. #10 AWG
B. #8 AWG
C. #6 AWG
D. #4 AWG
NEC Table 250.122 requires #8 AWG for 100 A.
10. Which NEC Article covers Services?
A. 210
B. 230
C. 240
D. 250
230 is the Article for services.
11. How many service disconnects are permitted for one service?
