NM ES-3 EXAM (UPDATED) ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

NM ES-3 EXAM (UPDATED) ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS The NEC classifies Continuous Load as equipment running at a maximum load of __ ____? - Answer -3 hours NEC 100.1 (Definitions) A continuous load is a load where the maximum current is expected to continue for a certain length of time. This amount of time is? - Answer - 3 hours or more NEC 100.1 (Definitions) If a cable is being installed in an area that is above a suspended ceiling that contains completely enclosed air ducts what term or word identifies this location? - Answer -Accessible NEC 100.1 (Definitions) What is the definition for all grounds in a building? - Answer -Earth NEC 100.1 (Definitions) Nonconductive optical fiber cable contains no metallic members and no other ____ materials - Answer -Electrically conductive NEC 100.1 (Definitions) A bare conductor is one with? - Answer -No Covering or insulation whatsoever NEC 100.1 (Definitions) A compartment or chamber to which one or more ducts are connected in which forms part of the air distribution system is a ? - Answer - Plenum NEC 100.1 (Definitions)A device that establishes a connection between two or more conductors by means of mechanical pressure and without the use of solder is called - Answer -Pressure connector NEC 100.1 (Definitions) Which of the following describes cleaning and lubricating compounds that can cause severe damage to many plastic insulating materials: - Answer -Deteriorating agents NEC 110.11 (Note 2) According to the NEC electrical equipment may not be mounted to concrete, cinder block, or brick walls with one of these___. - Answer - Wooden plugs NEC 110.13 What is the minimum width of working space requires for electrical equipment that us 48 inches wide? - Answer -48 inches NEC 110.26 (A) (2) The minimum head room of working space above service equipment, switchboards, panel boards, or motor control centers shall be at least: - Answer -6.5 feet NEC 110.26 (A) (3) What must be provided for in all working spaces above all service equipment? - Answer -illumination NEC 110.26 (D) An overhead feeder must have a clearance of __ from chimneys, radio, and television antennas. - Answer -3 Feet NEC 225.19 B Insulated conductors of number 6 or smaller intended for use as ground conductors in a circuit must be either of the following colors - Answer - Green or Green with one or more yellow stripes NEC 250.119 Which of the following is an acceptable marking m