Electrician Exam Flashcards
A pipe is coming out into the service wire connection between the grounded circuit conductor and the equipment grounding. What is this called?
A. Bonding jumper
B. Bonding jumper equipment
C. Bonding jumper main
D. Bonding jumper system
C. Bonding jumper main
Which of the following is true when defining an approved electrical device?
A. It is NFPA approved
B. It is approved by local jurisdiction
C. It is manufacturers approved
D. Is it approved by a National authority
B. Is it approved by local jurisdiction
The purpose of the National
Electrical Code is to provide ________.
A. A design specification for electrical installations
B. For efficient electrical installation
C. Requirements for safe electrical conditions
D. Installations that are adequate for good services
C. Requirements for safe electrical conditions
A 480 volt conductor with a 2” concrete jacket should be buried to what depth?
a. 8”
b. 10”
c. 12”
d. 16”
c. 12”
How are class 2 and class 3 circuits secured in a suspended ceiling?
a. secured to the ceiling grid
b. secured to the ceiling grid support wires
c. secured to the building grid
d. lay on top of the ceiling grid
c. secured to the building grid
two conduits in a parallel conductor in separate raceways with a 225 amp load.
what is the minimum size in each parallel feed?
a. #2 THW
b. #1 THW
c. 1/0 THW
d. 2/0 THW
c. 1/0 THW
what is the percentage of derating of current carrying conductors with 6 in each conduit?
a. 40%
b. 60%
c. 80%
d. 100%
c. 80%
A residential dwelling with a 150 amps, 3-wire, single-phase service. What is the minimum aluminum THW service entrance permitted?
a. 1 AWG
b. 1/0 AWG
c. 2/0 AWG
d. 3/0 AWG
c. 2/0 AWG
A 3-wire service to a single family dwelling with 100 amperes service feed. What is the minimum ground allowed?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
c. 8
Three 3/0 wires in THW conduit that passes through a boiler room with 125 degrees F ambient outside temperature. What is it rated?
a. 100 amps
b. 134 amps
c. 150 amps
d. 200 amps
b. 134 amps
A 27 cubic inch metal pull box contains six No. 12 conductors. The maximum number of No. 10 ungrounded conductors which may be added to the box is ______.
a. 3
b. 5
c. 7
d. 9
b. 5
The maximum number of No. 8 conductors permitted in a 4” x 1.5” square box shall be _____.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 7
d. 8
c. 7
A single plastic 16” box, filled with three #12 wires terminated at the load and three #10 wires through the box with a splice ground wire originating outside the box. What size cubic inch box is required?
a. 18.74 cubic inches
b. 19.64 cubic inches
c. 16.32 cubic inches
d. 14.12 cubic inches
a. 18.74 cubic inches
Non-metallic sheathed cable is to be used with a non-metallic outlet box. What minimum distance must the sheath of the cable extend into the box?
a. 1/8”
b. 1/4”
c. 3/8”
d. 1/2”
b. 1/4”
Where non-metallic sheathed cable is used with a 2”x 4” box and is not secured inside the box, it must be fastened within ______ inches of the box measured along the sheath.
a. 6
b. 8
c. 10
d. 12
b. 8
What minimum size liquid tight conduit is needed with a 480v motor, three No. 10 THWN and one No. 12 THWN for ground?
a. 1/4”
b. 1/2”
c. 3/4”
d. 1”
b. 1/2”
Wires in a junction boxes________.
a. must be readily accessible
b. must always be accessible
c. must be accessible without removing any part of the building
d. cannot be covered with gravel or aggregate
c. must be accessible without removing any part of the building
What is the maximum height of a disconnect handle?
a. 6’
b. 6’4”
c. 6’7”
d. 7’
c. 6’7”
What is the maximum number of overcurrent devices (other than those provided for in the mains) permitted in a single cabinet of a lighting and appliance panelboard?
a. 30
b. 36
c. 42
d. 46
c. 42
Each grounded conductor shall terminate within the panelboard with 1 wire per screw. When is it allowable for 2 wires to be secured to 1 screw?
a. the wire must be #12 gauge
b. the wires must be different gauges
c. when the terminal is identified for more than one connection
d. It is never allowed
c. when the terminal is identified for more than one connection
What is the minimum height a chandelier can be hung above the lip edge of bathtub?
a. 5’
b. 7.5’
c. 8’
d. 10’
c. 8’
Restaurant hood luminaries shall be permitted to be installed in the hood when all of the following conditions are met except
a. identified for that use
b. they are thermally protected
c. the pipes are exposed
d. they are corrosion resistant
c. the pipes are exposed
A 40 gallon water heater with an 80% duty rating. How do you size the amperage?
a. 125% of full load amps
b. 100% of marked rating
c. 100% of full load amps
. 125% of marked rating
b. 100% of marked rating
On a commercial range hood all of the following are true regarding the installation except______.
a. that the cord concealed
b. that the cord is supplied by an individual branch circuit
c. that the cord is protected by enclosed boxes
d. that the cord is protected from hazards
a. that the cord concealed
heating cables shall be furnished complete with factory-assembled non-heating leads at least _____ in length.
a. 4 feet
b. 5 feet
c. 6 feet
d. 7 feet
d. 7 feet
3 motors having full load currents of 50 amps, 50 amps, and 70 amps respectively. For ungrounded conductors supplying all 3 motors, what is the minimum amperage required?
a. 20amps
b. 100 amps
c. 170 amps
d. 188 amps
d. 188 amps
what is used as short circuit protection to motor circuit conductors?
a. motor overload relay
b. circuit breaker
c. motor controller
d. relay
b. circuit breaker
A circuit supplies a continuous duty motor. What minimum percent of the motor nameplate full-load current rating is required to size the branch circuit?
a. 100%
b. 115%
c. 125%
d. 140%
b. 115%
Where should an overcurrent device be located on a water pump motor?
a. After the pressure switch
b. Before the pressure switch
c. A minimum of 3 feet before the pressure switch
d. Not necessary
b. before the pressure switch
General use SW amp rating 2-wire. The current rating of motor may serve as the motor controller. The motor is stationary and is limited to a maximum rating of 300v. What is the maximum horsepower?
a. 1/4
b. 3/4
c. 1 to 1/2
d. 2
d. 2
On a stationary motor rated below 480 volts, what is the maximum horsepower for a on and off switch when switch is rated twice the continuous load of the motor?
a. 3/4 hp
b. 1 hp
c. 1 1/2 hp
d. 2 hp
d. 2 hp
An attachment plug and receptacle may serve as the motor controller if the motor is portable and has a maximum rating of ______.
a. 1/8 hp
b. 1/4 hp
c. 1/3 hp
d. 1/2 hp
c. 1/3 hp
Stationery motor = 1/8 hp
With 100HP magnetic motor, what size motor controller is required?
a. 100
b. 115
c. 125
d. 150
b. 115
GIVEN: Motor 1amp 125volt with no special insulation marking and rated for continuous duty.
The motor circuit must be rated at what percent of motor current ready?
a. 85%
b. 100%
c. 115%
d. 125%
c. 115%
With 100amps motor, what size motor controller is required?
a. 100
b. 115
c. 125
d. 150
b. 115
GIVEN: A 220 volt, 3-phase induction-type continuous duty motor rated at 40 horsepower.
Each conductor in the branch circuit serving the motor shall be a minimum No. _____ copper type THW.
a. 4
b. 1
c. 1/0
d. 2/0
c. 1/0
GIVEN: A 3-phase, wound rotor, 240 volt, 30HP motor.
This motor requires a _____ dual element time delay fuse for overcurrent protection.
a. 60
b. 80
c. 100
d. 120
d. 120
A room air conditioner rated 3-phase or rated over 250 volts shall be connected _________.
a. with a 3-prong attachment plug
b. with a 4-prong attachment plug
c. with a grounding plug
d. directly to the wiring
d. directly to the wiring
Exposed non-current carrying metal parts of fixed equipment likely to be energized shall be guarded by a minimum elevation of ______.
a. 6’
b. 8’
c. 10’
d. 12’
b. 8’
What is the minimum size conductor before a bushing is required to be used?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
b. 4
The maximum total voltage drop on both feeder circuits and branch circuits to the farthest outlet shall not exceed ______ percent.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
d. 5
A 2,400 sq. ft. dwelling unit requires _____ 20A breakers for the lighting circuits.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
c. 3
A warehouse with dimensions of 400ft by 600ft is supplied by single-phase, 120 volt service. What is the minimum number of 20 ampere circuit breakers required for the lighting load? The circuit breakers are not listed for 100% continuous operation. The load shall be considered continuous, and the connected and continuous shall be considered equal.
a. 23
b. 25
c. 31
d. 32
d. 32
A 4,000 sq. ft. dwelling unit. What is the minimum lighting load required?
a. 8,000 watts
b. 6,150 watts
c. 10,000 watts
d. 12,000 watts
b.6,150 watts
Where the service entrance ungrounded conductors are No. 2/0 copper, the minimum size service entrance grounded conductor shall be No. _____
a. 4
b. 2
c. 1/0
d. 2/0
a. 4
Disregarding exceptions, what is the minimum clearance allowed from open overhead service conductors to the nearest edge of a window opening?
a. 2’
b. 3’
c. 5’
d. 6’
b. 3’
Conduit seals shall be installed within a maximum of ____ from enclosures.
a. 10”
b. 12”
c. 18”
d. 20”
c. 18”