NC Electrical Test Law Questions Latest Update
2026 | Exam Prep
1. If a contractor uses electrical equipment that has not been evaluated for
safety and suitability, what potential consequences could arise?
Improved customer satisfaction
Increased risk of accidents and legal liability
Higher profit margins
Faster project completion
2. What is an example of project overhead in electrical contracting?
Employee wages
Material costs
Project management costs
Company Insurance
3. Describe why company insurance is classified as a non-overhead expense in
project budgeting.
Company insurance is a fixed cost that does not vary with project
activity.
Company insurance is directly tied to project completion timelines.
Company insurance fluctuates based on the number of employees on
a project.
Company insurance is only applicable to specific projects.
,4. What must electrical materials and equipment in North Carolina be evaluated
for?
Cost-effectiveness
Aesthetic design
Safety and suitability for intended use
Brand reputation
5. Describe the criteria that determine whether an employee is classified as
'exempt' or 'non-exempt' under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Non-exempt employees are those who earn below minimum wage.
All employees are considered 'non-exempt' unless stated otherwise.
Exempt employees are those who work less than 40 hours a week.
Employees are classified as 'exempt' if they meet specific salary and
job duty criteria, while 'non-exempt' employees are entitled to
overtime pay.
6. The conductors and equipment required or permitted by the code shall be
acceptable only if:
Sized properly
Mechanically operational
Examined
Approved
7. If a listed qualified individual is unable to be on-site for a project, what
implications does this have for the electrical contracting license?
The work can be supervised by a non-qualified employee.
, The license can be transferred to another individual temporarily.
The license may be at risk of non-compliance with state regulations.
The project can continue without any issues.
8. What type of electrical installation is explicitly mentioned as not requiring a
permit?
Repairing a cord and plug appliance
Replacing a light fixture
Installing a new circuit breaker
Wiring a new building
9. Who is responsible for supervising all electrical work performed by an
electrical contracting firm in North Carolina?
The firm's financial officer
The firm's administrative assistant
The firm's project manager
The Firm's listed qualified individual
10. In North Carolina, the following is exempt from the licensing law EXCEPT:
servicing electrical appliances which are cord and plug connected
services performed for and by public utilities
electric work which is beyond the point of delivery
electric work which is ahead of the point of delivery
11. What is the requirement for licensees regarding changes in their contact
information according to the North Carolina electrical contracting licensing
2026 | Exam Prep
1. If a contractor uses electrical equipment that has not been evaluated for
safety and suitability, what potential consequences could arise?
Improved customer satisfaction
Increased risk of accidents and legal liability
Higher profit margins
Faster project completion
2. What is an example of project overhead in electrical contracting?
Employee wages
Material costs
Project management costs
Company Insurance
3. Describe why company insurance is classified as a non-overhead expense in
project budgeting.
Company insurance is a fixed cost that does not vary with project
activity.
Company insurance is directly tied to project completion timelines.
Company insurance fluctuates based on the number of employees on
a project.
Company insurance is only applicable to specific projects.
,4. What must electrical materials and equipment in North Carolina be evaluated
for?
Cost-effectiveness
Aesthetic design
Safety and suitability for intended use
Brand reputation
5. Describe the criteria that determine whether an employee is classified as
'exempt' or 'non-exempt' under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Non-exempt employees are those who earn below minimum wage.
All employees are considered 'non-exempt' unless stated otherwise.
Exempt employees are those who work less than 40 hours a week.
Employees are classified as 'exempt' if they meet specific salary and
job duty criteria, while 'non-exempt' employees are entitled to
overtime pay.
6. The conductors and equipment required or permitted by the code shall be
acceptable only if:
Sized properly
Mechanically operational
Examined
Approved
7. If a listed qualified individual is unable to be on-site for a project, what
implications does this have for the electrical contracting license?
The work can be supervised by a non-qualified employee.
, The license can be transferred to another individual temporarily.
The license may be at risk of non-compliance with state regulations.
The project can continue without any issues.
8. What type of electrical installation is explicitly mentioned as not requiring a
permit?
Repairing a cord and plug appliance
Replacing a light fixture
Installing a new circuit breaker
Wiring a new building
9. Who is responsible for supervising all electrical work performed by an
electrical contracting firm in North Carolina?
The firm's financial officer
The firm's administrative assistant
The firm's project manager
The Firm's listed qualified individual
10. In North Carolina, the following is exempt from the licensing law EXCEPT:
servicing electrical appliances which are cord and plug connected
services performed for and by public utilities
electric work which is beyond the point of delivery
electric work which is ahead of the point of delivery
11. What is the requirement for licensees regarding changes in their contact
information according to the North Carolina electrical contracting licensing
