NCCER Electrical Level 1 - Module 5 Introduction to the NEC(National Electric Code) 41 Questions and Answers

NCCER Electrical Level 1 - Module 5
Introduction to the NEC(National Electric
Code) 41 Questions and Answers
Which word or phrase best describes the NEC requirements for the installation of electrical systems?
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✅ Minimum



All of the following groups are usually represented on the Code-Making Panels, except __________.
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✅ Government lobbyists



Mandatory and permissive rules are defined in _______. -

✅ NEC Article 90



The general design and installation of electrical systems is covered in _____. -

✅ NEC Chapters 1,2,3, and 4



Devices such as radios, televisions, and telephones are covered in _______. -

✅ NEC Chapter 8



NEC Article 110 covers _____. -

✅ General requirements for electrical installations



Cable trays are covered in _______. -

✅ NEC Article 392



Installation procedures for luminaires are provided in _____. -

✅ NEC Article 410

, Theaters are covered in _______. -

✅ NEC article 520



NEC article 600 covers _______. -

✅ Electric Signs and Outline Lighting



Examples of branch circuit calculations can be found in _______. -

✅ NEC Informative Annex D



Information on conductors for general wiring can be found in ______. -

✅ NEC Article 310



Within NEC Article 310, locate information on stranded conductors. Which size conductors must be
stranded when installed in raceways? -

✅ 8 AWG or larger



Information on switchboards and panelboards can be found in _____. -

✅ NEC Article 408



Within NEC Article 408, find the section that covers switchboard clearances. Assuming the
switchboard does not have a noncombustible shield, what is the minimum clearance between the
top of the switchboard and a combustible ceiling? -

✅ 36" (900 mm)



______ are the main topics of the NEC. -

✅ Articles



Nine _______ form the broad structure of the NEC. -

✅ Chapters



Certain articles in the NEC are subdivided into ____ with Roman numeral designations. -

✅ Parts