NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace Study Guide
2026–2027 | Complete Questions, Answers & Certification
Exam Prep
2. For exposed 480 VAC energized conductors and using NFPA 70E Table 130.2(C) or the Shock
Protection Boundaries and PPE Fermilab Summary table for NFPA 70E, the Restricted Approach
Boundary for shock protection is
a. 1 Inch
b. 7 Inches
c. 1 Foot
d. 3 Feet 6 Inches - correct answers -c
3. For energized circuits, escorted unqualified persons are allowed within which Shock Protection
Approach Boundaries?
a. Restricted Approach Boundary
b. Limited and Restricted Approach Boundaries
c. Limited Approach Boundary
d. Prohibited Approach Boundary - correct answers -c
6. If an electrical circuit that normally operates above 50 volts has been de-energized but not tested to
verify that the circuit is in an electrically safe work condition, which of the following apply?
a. Requirements associated with Shock Protection Boundaries must be followed
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, b. Requirements associated with the Flash Protection Boundary must be followed
c. NFPA 70E does not require a written Energized Electrical Work Permit for performing LOTO voltage
verification testing
d. All of the above apply - correct answers -d
8. Voltmeter testing of a 480 VAC 3 Phase Circuit to verify that the circuit is OFF typically involves
a. 3 measurements of phase to phase voltage
b. 3 measurements of phase to ground voltage
c. 3 measurements of phase to neutral voltage
d. All of the above measurements are necessary - correct answers -d
9. What is the maximum use voltage of Class 0 rubber insulating gloves?
a. 500 Volts AC
b. 1,000 Volts AC
c. 7,500 Volta AC
d. 26,500 Volts AC
e. 36,000 Volts AC - correct answers -b
10. A primary factor relating to serious arc-flash is
a. High voltage
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2026–2027 | Complete Questions, Answers & Certification
Exam Prep
2. For exposed 480 VAC energized conductors and using NFPA 70E Table 130.2(C) or the Shock
Protection Boundaries and PPE Fermilab Summary table for NFPA 70E, the Restricted Approach
Boundary for shock protection is
a. 1 Inch
b. 7 Inches
c. 1 Foot
d. 3 Feet 6 Inches - correct answers -c
3. For energized circuits, escorted unqualified persons are allowed within which Shock Protection
Approach Boundaries?
a. Restricted Approach Boundary
b. Limited and Restricted Approach Boundaries
c. Limited Approach Boundary
d. Prohibited Approach Boundary - correct answers -c
6. If an electrical circuit that normally operates above 50 volts has been de-energized but not tested to
verify that the circuit is in an electrically safe work condition, which of the following apply?
a. Requirements associated with Shock Protection Boundaries must be followed
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, b. Requirements associated with the Flash Protection Boundary must be followed
c. NFPA 70E does not require a written Energized Electrical Work Permit for performing LOTO voltage
verification testing
d. All of the above apply - correct answers -d
8. Voltmeter testing of a 480 VAC 3 Phase Circuit to verify that the circuit is OFF typically involves
a. 3 measurements of phase to phase voltage
b. 3 measurements of phase to ground voltage
c. 3 measurements of phase to neutral voltage
d. All of the above measurements are necessary - correct answers -d
9. What is the maximum use voltage of Class 0 rubber insulating gloves?
a. 500 Volts AC
b. 1,000 Volts AC
c. 7,500 Volta AC
d. 26,500 Volts AC
e. 36,000 Volts AC - correct answers -b
10. A primary factor relating to serious arc-flash is
a. High voltage
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