Electrician's Licensing Exam (Common Electrician's Licensing Exam Questions) with 100% Correct Answers

NEC Article ______ defines breakers and fuses. - ANSWER-According to NEC Article 100, a device that opens and closes a circuit by nonautomatic means automatically closes for a predetermined overcurrent. Annex _____ of NEC covers conduit fill. - ANSWER-Annex C of NEC covers conduit and tubing fill for conductors and fixture wire fill. NEMA stands for National Electrical Manufacturers Association - ANSWER-True - NEMA is the acronym for National Electrical Manufacturers Association. What does it mean when a receptacle has "NEMA 5-20R" on it? - ANSWER-A receptacle with NEMA 5-20R on it has an amperes rating of 20, will take a NEMA-5-15P or NEMA-5-20P plug, and has a voltage rating of 125. NEC Tables 310-10 through 310-21 provide information on. - ANSWER-The sizes of copper and aluminum wire, as well as the coating of wire that has fewer than three current carrying wires in a cable or conduit or that is buried in the earth. Which NEC tables(s) cover(s) the fill of metal boxes? - ANSWER-The fill of metal boxes appears in NEC Tables 314.6 A and B. NEC Article _____ address EMT. - ANSWER-NEC Article 358 covers EMT. Which NEC articles cover the installation requirements for RMC, IMC, and EMT? - ANSWER-NEC Articles 342, 344, and 358 outline the installation requirements of RMC, IMC, and EMT. IN NEC 2008, what does Table 370.6A cover? - ANSWER-Shows in two columns (milimeters and inches), how many wires in trade size you can place in a box. What NEC table would you go to to find trade size of conduit and raceway size? - ANSWER-Chapter 9, Table 4 outlines trade size of conduit as well as raceway size. NEC Articles _____ and _____ covers metallic and non-metallic raceways in buildings. - ANSWER-NEC Article 386 covers metallic or metal raceway; NEC Article 388 covers PVC pipe. The Panel Board requirements for Application in Construction appear in NEC Article? - ANSWER-NEC Article 408 covers panel board applications. The smaller kitchen counter requiring a receptacle is _____ inches. - ANSWER-A 12in. counter requires a receptacle because it holds small appliances. What new code is needed for protection in all habitable spaces? - ANSWER-According to new codes, ARC fault protection is needed many additional parts of the house. A 12-foot hallway requires one receptacle to meet code. (True or False) - ANSWER-True, One is required, Two are suggested. NEC Article 100 is dedicated to? - ANSWER-Definitions The main ground on a service is a(n) _____. - ANSWER-Ground Rod