North Carolina Electrical Inspector Level II | Code Study Guide & Practice Exam (Latest )

North Carolina Electrical Inspector Level II | Code
Study Guide & Practice Exam (Latest 2026-2028)

Pass your state certification exam on the first attempt with this comprehensive study
guide for the North Carolina Electrical Inspector Level II credential. This high-yield
resource details commercial and industrial electrical installations, focusing heavily on
National Electrical Code (NEC) regulations, grounding/bonding requirements, and
hazardous locations. Eliminate testing anxiety and master advanced inspection
procedures using realistic practice questions modeled directly after the official NC Code
Officials Qualification Board blueprint




Neutral Wire - CORRECT ANSWER What is the most important wire running to your
house?



QUESTION : 120/240 VOLTS - CORRECT ANSWER What is the typical voltage for a
residential building?



QUESTION : Smoke Detectors - CORRECT ANSWER Per the NC SOP, home
inspectors are we required to test ALL ______



QUESTION : 6 feet - CORRECT ANSWER You must test the polarity and grounding of all
receptacles within ______ of interior plumbing fixtures



QUESTION : Conductors - CORRECT ANSWER Any material which allows its electrons
to move through



QUESTION : Non-conductors - CORRECT ANSWER Materials such as wood, rubber, or
plastic which do not allow electrons to move through



QUESTION : Returning to its source - CORRECT ANSWER How does an electrical
current complete its circuit?

,QUESTION : Load - CORRECT ANSWER What must a circuit have to be complete?



QUESTION : Neutral - CORRECT ANSWER On which wire does the current complete its
circuit by returning to its source?



QUESTION : Amps (AA) - CORRECT ANSWER Amount of electrical current



QUESTION : Voltage (VP) - CORRECT ANSWER Pressure behind the cirrent



QUESTION : Ohms (OR) - CORRECT ANSWER Resistance to current flow, generates
heat



QUESTION : Watts (Watt brothers are powerful) - CORRECT ANSWER The rate of
power



QUESTION : Watts - CORRECT ANSWER Amperage x Voltage =



QUESTION : The amount of heat generated quadruples - CORRECT ANSWER What
happens when you double the current of electricity?



QUESTION : Service Drop - CORRECT ANSWER The overhead conductors between
the utility electric supply system and the service point.



QUESTION : Service Lateral - CORRECT ANSWER The underground conductors
between the utility electric supply system and the service point.



QUESTION : Triplex Cable (2 hots & 1 neutral) - CORRECT ANSWER The type of cable
normally used as the service drop for a residential service entrance

,QUESTION : Service Point - CORRECT ANSWER The point of connection between the
wiring of the electric utility and the premises wiring



QUESTION : Weatherhead - CORRECT ANSWER Keeps water out of the wires



QUESTION : Drip loop - CORRECT ANSWER An intentional curve of the service
conductor to prevent water from entering the service head



QUESTION : Service entrance - CORRECT ANSWER The point of delivery of electricity
to a building by a public utility company



QUESTION : SE cable - CORRECT ANSWER Normally run down the house to the meter
housing



QUESTION : Style U - CORRECT ANSWER Service entrance cable with built in conduit



QUESTION : Style R - CORRECT ANSWER Service entrance cable used for major
appliances



QUESTION : Service Mast - CORRECT ANSWER Contains the wires that transfer power
from ultility service to your house



QUESTION : 10 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Service drop clearance for walkways,
patios, ground



QUESTION : 10 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Service drop clearance for balconies, decks,
porches



QUESTION : 12 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Service drop clearances for yards,
driveways

, QUESTION : 18 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Service drop clearances for roads



QUESTION : 3 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Service drop clearances for open windows



QUESTION : 22.5 feet - CORRECT ANSWER Service drop clearances for swimming
pools



QUESTION : 8 feet - CORRECT ANSWER You are inspecting a roof with a slope LESS
THAN 4:12. What is the required service drop clearance?



QUESTION : 3 feet - CORRECT ANSWER You are inspecting a roof with a slope
GREATER than 4:12. What is the required clearance for a service drop?



QUESTION : Larger / Smaller - CORRECT ANSWER Smaller current can use _______
wires, but larger current cannot use _______ wires



QUESTION : 18 inches below grade - CORRECT ANSWER At what depth should
service laterals be protected by metal conduit?



QUESTION : Nothing, the A/C unit is the one residential exeption - CORRECT ANSWER
The A/C unit max breaker is 25, but the panel box says 20. What do you report?



QUESTION : Main panel - CORRECT ANSWER Where is the one place grounds and
neutrals can meet?



QUESTION : One size larger - CORRECT ANSWER Stranded aluminum AWG on branch
circuits should be ___________ than copper for same amps



QUESTION : 6 throws - CORRECT ANSWER The maximum amount of hand
movements for the power to be cut off at the main