ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSING
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is the penalty for violating the licensing Article?
Answer: The Board has the power to impose penalties and enforce
compliance.
◉ What is the definition of 'listed qualified individual'?
Answer: A listed qualified individual is a qualified individual whose
name is on a license issued by the Board.
◉ What are the duties and powers of the Board?
Answer: The Board examines applicants, issues certifications and
licenses, and establishes rules for effective implementation of the
Article.
◉ What is the principal office of the Board?
Answer: The principal office is designated by a majority of the Board
members.
◉ What is required for the Board members before performing their
duties?
,Answer: Each member must take and file an oath to uphold the
Constitution and perform their duties properly.
◉ What is the purpose of the public awareness program mentioned
in the law?
Answer: To educate the public about electrical contracting and
safety.
◉ What does 'nonliability of Board' refer to?
Answer: It indicates that the Board is not liable for the actions of
licensed contractors.
◉ What is the classification of licenses mentioned in the law?
Answer: Licenses are classified based on the type of electrical
contracting work permitted.
◉ What is the continuing education requirement for licensees?
Answer: Licensees must complete 8 hrs of continuing education per
year.
◉ What happens if a vacancy occurs on the Board?
Answer: The vacancy is filled for the remainder of the term by the
authority that appointed the departing member.
,◉ What is the purpose of the funds mentioned in the law?
Answer: The funds are used for the proper performance of the
Board's duties.
◉ What is the significance of the 'severability of provisions' clause?
Answer: It ensures that if one provision is found invalid, the
remaining provisions remain in effect.
◉ What power does the Board have regarding subpoenas?
Answer: The Board can administer oaths and issue subpoenas for
attendance and production of documents.
◉ What happens if a person neglects or refuses to obey a subpoena
issued by the Board?
Answer: They shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
◉ What is the Board's authority regarding real property?
Answer: The Board can acquire, rent, encumber, alienate, and deal
with real property like a private person or corporation, with
Governor and Council approval.
◉ What must the Board keep records of?
Answer: The Board must keep minutes of proceedings and accurate
records of receipts and disbursements, audited annually.
, ◉ What is defined as electrical contracting?
Answer: Engaging in the business of installing, maintaining, altering,
or repairing electric work, wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment.
◉ What is required to engage in electrical contracting in North
Carolina?
Answer: A license in the applicable classification from the State
Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.
◉ What is the duty of a qualified individual in an electrical
contracting business?
Answer: To supervise and direct all electrical wiring or installation
work at the place of business.
◉ Where must a current certificate of license be displayed?
Answer: In the principal place of business and each branch place of
business operated by the electrical contractor.
◉ What is kept by the secretary-treasurer of the Board?
Answer: A registry of all licenses issued to electrical contractors,
open for public inspection.
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What is the penalty for violating the licensing Article?
Answer: The Board has the power to impose penalties and enforce
compliance.
◉ What is the definition of 'listed qualified individual'?
Answer: A listed qualified individual is a qualified individual whose
name is on a license issued by the Board.
◉ What are the duties and powers of the Board?
Answer: The Board examines applicants, issues certifications and
licenses, and establishes rules for effective implementation of the
Article.
◉ What is the principal office of the Board?
Answer: The principal office is designated by a majority of the Board
members.
◉ What is required for the Board members before performing their
duties?
,Answer: Each member must take and file an oath to uphold the
Constitution and perform their duties properly.
◉ What is the purpose of the public awareness program mentioned
in the law?
Answer: To educate the public about electrical contracting and
safety.
◉ What does 'nonliability of Board' refer to?
Answer: It indicates that the Board is not liable for the actions of
licensed contractors.
◉ What is the classification of licenses mentioned in the law?
Answer: Licenses are classified based on the type of electrical
contracting work permitted.
◉ What is the continuing education requirement for licensees?
Answer: Licensees must complete 8 hrs of continuing education per
year.
◉ What happens if a vacancy occurs on the Board?
Answer: The vacancy is filled for the remainder of the term by the
authority that appointed the departing member.
,◉ What is the purpose of the funds mentioned in the law?
Answer: The funds are used for the proper performance of the
Board's duties.
◉ What is the significance of the 'severability of provisions' clause?
Answer: It ensures that if one provision is found invalid, the
remaining provisions remain in effect.
◉ What power does the Board have regarding subpoenas?
Answer: The Board can administer oaths and issue subpoenas for
attendance and production of documents.
◉ What happens if a person neglects or refuses to obey a subpoena
issued by the Board?
Answer: They shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
◉ What is the Board's authority regarding real property?
Answer: The Board can acquire, rent, encumber, alienate, and deal
with real property like a private person or corporation, with
Governor and Council approval.
◉ What must the Board keep records of?
Answer: The Board must keep minutes of proceedings and accurate
records of receipts and disbursements, audited annually.
, ◉ What is defined as electrical contracting?
Answer: Engaging in the business of installing, maintaining, altering,
or repairing electric work, wiring, devices, appliances, or equipment.
◉ What is required to engage in electrical contracting in North
Carolina?
Answer: A license in the applicable classification from the State
Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.
◉ What is the duty of a qualified individual in an electrical
contracting business?
Answer: To supervise and direct all electrical wiring or installation
work at the place of business.
◉ Where must a current certificate of license be displayed?
Answer: In the principal place of business and each branch place of
business operated by the electrical contractor.
◉ What is kept by the secretary-treasurer of the Board?
Answer: A registry of all licenses issued to electrical contractors,
open for public inspection.
