NEW (2025) NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

NEW (2025) NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS




What are the two general types of rules in the NEC? - ANSWER Mandatory
rules and permissive rules.

What do mandatory rules cover? - ANSWER Shall or Shall not, and must be
obeyed

What do permissive rules explain? - ANSWER Actions that are allowed but not
necessarily obligatory and typically cover options or optional procedures.

Permissive rules are indicated by the terms_____ - ANSWER shall be
permitted or shall not be required.

NEC Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4. - ANSWER Contain the rules for designing and
installing electrical systems. They apply to all electrical installations in general.

NEC Chapters 5, 6, and 7. - ANSWER cover special occupancies, equipment,
and conditions. Requirements in these chapters may modify or add to those in
the first four chapters.

NEC Chapter 8. - ANSWER covers communications systems, such as the
telephone and television receiving equipment.

NEC Chapter 9. - ANSWER contains tables that are used when referenced by
other chapters in the NEC