NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE QUESTIONS
There are two basic types of rules int the NEC; what are they? - Answers -Mandatory
rules and permissive rules.
Mandatory rules contain the words_____ - Answers -Shall or Shall not, and must be
adhered to
Permissive rules identify _____ - Answers -Actions that are allowed but not required
and typically cover options or alternative methods.
Permissive rules are indicated by the phrases_____ - Answers -shall be permitted or
shall not be required.
NEC Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 ...... - Answers -Present the rules for the design and
installation of electrical systems. They generally apply to all electrical installations.
NEC Chapters 5, 6, and 7 ....... - Answers -are concerned with special occupancies,
equipment , and conditions. Rulles in these chapters may modify or amend those in the
first four chapters.
NEC Chapter 8 ...... - Answers -covers communications systems, such as the telephone
and television receiving equipment.
NEC Chapter 9 ...... - Answers -contains tables that are applicable when referenced by
other chapters in the NEC
What word or phrase best describes the NEC requirements for the installation of
electrical systems? - Answers -Minimum
Wiring methods are covered in - Answers -Chapter 3 of the NEC
Gas stations are covered in____ - Answers -NEC chapter 5
Emergency systems are covered in ____ - Answers -NEC chapter 7
Fire alarm systems are covered in ___ - Answers -NEC chapter 7
Mandatory and permissive rules are defined in ____ - Answers -NEC article 90
Examples of branch circuit calculations can be found in ______ - Answers -NEC
Informative Annex D
Cable trays are covered in ____ - Answers -NEC Article 392
There are two basic types of rules int the NEC; what are they? - Answers -Mandatory
rules and permissive rules.
Mandatory rules contain the words_____ - Answers -Shall or Shall not, and must be
adhered to
Permissive rules identify _____ - Answers -Actions that are allowed but not required
and typically cover options or alternative methods.
Permissive rules are indicated by the phrases_____ - Answers -shall be permitted or
shall not be required.
NEC Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 ...... - Answers -Present the rules for the design and
installation of electrical systems. They generally apply to all electrical installations.
NEC Chapters 5, 6, and 7 ....... - Answers -are concerned with special occupancies,
equipment , and conditions. Rulles in these chapters may modify or amend those in the
first four chapters.
NEC Chapter 8 ...... - Answers -covers communications systems, such as the telephone
and television receiving equipment.
NEC Chapter 9 ...... - Answers -contains tables that are applicable when referenced by
other chapters in the NEC
What word or phrase best describes the NEC requirements for the installation of
electrical systems? - Answers -Minimum
Wiring methods are covered in - Answers -Chapter 3 of the NEC
Gas stations are covered in____ - Answers -NEC chapter 5
Emergency systems are covered in ____ - Answers -NEC chapter 7
Fire alarm systems are covered in ___ - Answers -NEC chapter 7
Mandatory and permissive rules are defined in ____ - Answers -NEC article 90
Examples of branch circuit calculations can be found in ______ - Answers -NEC
Informative Annex D
Cable trays are covered in ____ - Answers -NEC Article 392
