E1 RESIDENTIAL 2025
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Machine screws used to attach receptacles to a box shall have ___ threads per inch.
- ANSWERS-32
Section E4002.6
QUESTION 2
True or False. A receptacle is allowed to be installed directly over a bathtub or
shower stall. - ANSWERS-False
Section E4002.11 - Shall Not
QUESTION 3
Recessed fluorescent luminaires installed in the wall or ceiling of a clothes closet
shall be provided with a minimum clearance of ___ inches between the fixture and
the nearest point of a storage space. - ANSWERS-6
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ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
EXAM
Section E4003.12 #4
QUESTION 4
True or False. Track lighting shall NOT be installed in wet or damp locations. -
ANSWERS-True
Section E4005.4 #2
QUESTION 5
True or False. Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection is NOT required for fixed
outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment. - ANSWERS-True
Section E4101.7
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ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
EXAM
QUESTION 6
A flexible cord for a cord-and-plug connected range hood must have a minimum
cord length of ____ and maximum length of ____ inches. - ANSWERS-18, 36
Section E4101.3, Table E4101.3
QUESTION 7
The International Residential Code (IRC) does NOT cover electrical service
installations over ____ amperes. - ANSWERS-400
Section E3401.3 #2
QUESTION 8
A permit shall become invalid if work is not commenced within ____ days after it
is issued. - ANSWERS-180
Section R105.5
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ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
EXAM
QUESTION 9
A continuous load is a load where the maximum current is expected to continue for
___ hour(s) or more. - ANSWERS-3
Definitions Section E3501 - Continuous Load
QUESTION 10
The minimum depth of the working space required to access panelboards and live
parts for servicing and maintenance shall not be less than ___ inches. -
ANSWERS-36
Section E3405.2
QUESTION 11
Other than polarized attachment caps, terminal identification is not required for
devices that have a normal current rating over ___ amperes. - ANSWERS-30
Section E3407.4.1 Exception
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ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Machine screws used to attach receptacles to a box shall have ___ threads per inch.
- ANSWERS-32
Section E4002.6
QUESTION 2
True or False. A receptacle is allowed to be installed directly over a bathtub or
shower stall. - ANSWERS-False
Section E4002.11 - Shall Not
QUESTION 3
Recessed fluorescent luminaires installed in the wall or ceiling of a clothes closet
shall be provided with a minimum clearance of ___ inches between the fixture and
the nearest point of a storage space. - ANSWERS-6
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ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
EXAM
Section E4003.12 #4
QUESTION 4
True or False. Track lighting shall NOT be installed in wet or damp locations. -
ANSWERS-True
Section E4005.4 #2
QUESTION 5
True or False. Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection is NOT required for fixed
outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment. - ANSWERS-True
Section E4101.7
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ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
EXAM
QUESTION 6
A flexible cord for a cord-and-plug connected range hood must have a minimum
cord length of ____ and maximum length of ____ inches. - ANSWERS-18, 36
Section E4101.3, Table E4101.3
QUESTION 7
The International Residential Code (IRC) does NOT cover electrical service
installations over ____ amperes. - ANSWERS-400
Section E3401.3 #2
QUESTION 8
A permit shall become invalid if work is not commenced within ____ days after it
is issued. - ANSWERS-180
Section R105.5
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ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
EXAM
QUESTION 9
A continuous load is a load where the maximum current is expected to continue for
___ hour(s) or more. - ANSWERS-3
Definitions Section E3501 - Continuous Load
QUESTION 10
The minimum depth of the working space required to access panelboards and live
parts for servicing and maintenance shall not be less than ___ inches. -
ANSWERS-36
Section E3405.2
QUESTION 11
Other than polarized attachment caps, terminal identification is not required for
devices that have a normal current rating over ___ amperes. - ANSWERS-30
Section E3407.4.1 Exception
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