ICEV Exam Questions Fully Solved Latest Update 2025 Graded A+
How many insulated conductors does a 10/3 with ground non-metallic sheathed cable have? - Answers
three
Which of the following is a type of glass used in windows to be a fire egress? - Answers tempered
In the presentation, the water heater circuit was placed on what type of circuit breaker? - Answers Two-
pole 30 amp breaker
When attaching a wire to an electrical device's screw terminal, in what direction should the hook be
wrapped around the screw? - Answers The open end of the hook should be turned in the direction the
screw will be tightened
Which of the following is an appropriate place to use flexible conduit? - Answers In dry locations
Which of the following best describes the first step when installing a receptacle? - Answers Strip 1 in. of
insulation from each wire and create a hook
A splatter texture with the peaks flattened down is known as which of the following? - Answers
Knockdown texture
In the presentation, which type of wire was used when pre-wiring for the water heater? - Answers 10/3
with ground non-metallic sheathed cable
Which of the following can be used to adjust the threshold of the door? - Answers #2 Phillips
screwdriver
Which of the following describes a key function of a standard receptacle tester? - Answers Tests a
ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle
A standard circuit breaker provides protection from which of the following? - Answers Electrical circuit
overload
Well insulated tools can help prevent which of the following? - Answers Electrical shock
Which of the following is the safest type of ladder to use when working around electrical circuits? -
Answers Fiberglass step ladder
The various colors of non-metallic sheathed cable represent which of the following? - Answers The
gauge of the conductors
According to the presentation, which of the following should always be worn when drilling holes for wire
routing? - Answers Safety glasses
The branch circuit neutral wire should be connected to which of the following? - Answers The electrical
panel neutral bus bar
, Which of the following best describes the reason for creating a hook on the end of a bare wire? -
Answers The hook will attach to the electrical device's screw terminal
Non-metallic (NM) sheathed cable is commonly referred to by electricians as which of the following? -
Answers Romex
When preparing a receptacle for rough-in, how many inches of cable sheathing should be removed? -
Answers 6 to 8 inches
Which of the following device boxes is typically used to attach a light fixture? - Answers Round
In the presentation, the white and black wires twisted together during rough-in for a three-way switch
are referred to as which of the following? - Answers Travelers
Which of the following is the proper technique for filling nail holes as stated in the presentation? -
Answers Applying joint compound in an "X" pattern
Which of the following is the primary function of a circuit tester? - Answers To test a receptacle device
How many inches of extra wire should be extended from a box to allow for wiring of devices? - Answers
5 to 6 inches
How thick is most residential drywall? - Answers 1/2 inch
device which detects when an electrical current is flowing through an unintended path, such as water, in
order to shut it off - Answers Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
device which detects an electrical arc and shuts it off in order to prevent fires - Answers Arc Fault Circuit
Interrupter
system of electrical conductors in an electrical panel which power is distributed - Answers bus bar
simple on and off switch - Answers single-pole
transfer electricity from one switch to another - Answers travelers
Which of the following should be used to nail the window flange to the window frame? - Answers 1 1/2-
inch roofing nails
In the presentation, 14/2 with ground non-metallic sheathed cable was run to which of the following
circuits - Answers Lighting switch circuit
The acronym AFCI stands for which of the following? - Answers arc fault circuit interrupter
technique of smoothing out joint compound on either side of a joint to create a smooth, seamless
appearance and feel - Answers feathering
How many insulated conductors does a 10/3 with ground non-metallic sheathed cable have? - Answers
three
Which of the following is a type of glass used in windows to be a fire egress? - Answers tempered
In the presentation, the water heater circuit was placed on what type of circuit breaker? - Answers Two-
pole 30 amp breaker
When attaching a wire to an electrical device's screw terminal, in what direction should the hook be
wrapped around the screw? - Answers The open end of the hook should be turned in the direction the
screw will be tightened
Which of the following is an appropriate place to use flexible conduit? - Answers In dry locations
Which of the following best describes the first step when installing a receptacle? - Answers Strip 1 in. of
insulation from each wire and create a hook
A splatter texture with the peaks flattened down is known as which of the following? - Answers
Knockdown texture
In the presentation, which type of wire was used when pre-wiring for the water heater? - Answers 10/3
with ground non-metallic sheathed cable
Which of the following can be used to adjust the threshold of the door? - Answers #2 Phillips
screwdriver
Which of the following describes a key function of a standard receptacle tester? - Answers Tests a
ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle
A standard circuit breaker provides protection from which of the following? - Answers Electrical circuit
overload
Well insulated tools can help prevent which of the following? - Answers Electrical shock
Which of the following is the safest type of ladder to use when working around electrical circuits? -
Answers Fiberglass step ladder
The various colors of non-metallic sheathed cable represent which of the following? - Answers The
gauge of the conductors
According to the presentation, which of the following should always be worn when drilling holes for wire
routing? - Answers Safety glasses
The branch circuit neutral wire should be connected to which of the following? - Answers The electrical
panel neutral bus bar
, Which of the following best describes the reason for creating a hook on the end of a bare wire? -
Answers The hook will attach to the electrical device's screw terminal
Non-metallic (NM) sheathed cable is commonly referred to by electricians as which of the following? -
Answers Romex
When preparing a receptacle for rough-in, how many inches of cable sheathing should be removed? -
Answers 6 to 8 inches
Which of the following device boxes is typically used to attach a light fixture? - Answers Round
In the presentation, the white and black wires twisted together during rough-in for a three-way switch
are referred to as which of the following? - Answers Travelers
Which of the following is the proper technique for filling nail holes as stated in the presentation? -
Answers Applying joint compound in an "X" pattern
Which of the following is the primary function of a circuit tester? - Answers To test a receptacle device
How many inches of extra wire should be extended from a box to allow for wiring of devices? - Answers
5 to 6 inches
How thick is most residential drywall? - Answers 1/2 inch
device which detects when an electrical current is flowing through an unintended path, such as water, in
order to shut it off - Answers Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
device which detects an electrical arc and shuts it off in order to prevent fires - Answers Arc Fault Circuit
Interrupter
system of electrical conductors in an electrical panel which power is distributed - Answers bus bar
simple on and off switch - Answers single-pole
transfer electricity from one switch to another - Answers travelers
Which of the following should be used to nail the window flange to the window frame? - Answers 1 1/2-
inch roofing nails
In the presentation, 14/2 with ground non-metallic sheathed cable was run to which of the following
circuits - Answers Lighting switch circuit
The acronym AFCI stands for which of the following? - Answers arc fault circuit interrupter
technique of smoothing out joint compound on either side of a joint to create a smooth, seamless
appearance and feel - Answers feathering
