NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
There are two basic types of rules int the NEC; what are they? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Mandatory rules and permissive rules.
Mandatory rules contain the words_____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-Shall or Shall not,
and must be adhered to
Permissive rules identify _____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-Actions that are allowed but
not required and typically cover options or alternative methods.
Permissive rules are indicated by the phrases_____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-shall be
permitted or shall not be required.
NEC Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 ...... - CORRECT 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 ....... - CORRECT 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 ...... - CORRECT ANSWERS-covers communications systems, such as
the telephone and television receiving equipment.
NEC Chapter 9 ...... - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Minimum
Mandatory and permissive rules are defined in ____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-NEC
article 90
Examples of branch circuit calculations can be found in ______ - CORRECT
ANSWERS-NEC Informative Annex D
Cable trays are covered in ____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-NEC Article 392
Where in the NEC would you find information on conductors for general wiring? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-NEC Article 310
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
There are two basic types of rules int the NEC; what are they? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Mandatory rules and permissive rules.
Mandatory rules contain the words_____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-Shall or Shall not,
and must be adhered to
Permissive rules identify _____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-Actions that are allowed but
not required and typically cover options or alternative methods.
Permissive rules are indicated by the phrases_____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-shall be
permitted or shall not be required.
NEC Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 ...... - CORRECT 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 ....... - CORRECT 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 ...... - CORRECT ANSWERS-covers communications systems, such as
the telephone and television receiving equipment.
NEC Chapter 9 ...... - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Minimum
Mandatory and permissive rules are defined in ____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-NEC
article 90
Examples of branch circuit calculations can be found in ______ - CORRECT
ANSWERS-NEC Informative Annex D
Cable trays are covered in ____ - CORRECT ANSWERS-NEC Article 392
Where in the NEC would you find information on conductors for general wiring? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-NEC Article 310
