Topic Quiz: 8-Hour Electrical Flashcards

1
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A panel board requiring access while energized SHALL be provided with a minimum of _____ depth measured int the direction of access.

a. 30’’
b. 36’’
c. 42’’
d. 48’’

A

b. 36’’

[IRC E3405.2]

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Workspace in front of an electrical panel board shall be a minimum of _____width but not less than the width of the panel board.

a. 30’’
b. 36’’
c. 42’’
d. 48’’

A

a. 30’’

[IRC E3405.2]

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The minimum size of conductors for feeders & branch circuit conductors shall be _____ copper.

a. #16 AWG
b. #14 AWG
c. #12 AWG
d. #10 AWG

A

b. #14 AWG

[IRC E3406.3]

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4
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The minimum clearance for a recessed incandescent light from a combustible material is a closet is _____.

a. 2’’
b. 4’’
c. 6’’
d. 8’’

A

c. 6’’

[IRC E4003.12 (3)]

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5
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A minimum of ______ is required for a GFCI outlet or switch from a spa or hot tub.

a. 3’
b. 5’
c. 6’
d. 8’

A

b. 5’

[IRC E4203.2]

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______ is the minimum distance for a GFCI protected outlet from a swimming pool.

a. 4’
b. 6’
c. 8’
d. 10’

A

b. 6’

[IRC E4203.1.1]

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7
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Not connected to ground or to a conductive body that extends the ground connection.

a. Grounded
b. Ungrounded
c. Ground
d. Bonded

A

b. Ungrounded

[IRC E3501 ELECTRICAL DEFINITIONS]

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8
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A point on the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment.

a. Breaker
b. Outlet
c. Branch Circuit
d. Lighting Outlet

A

b. Outlet

[IRC E3501 ELECTRICAL DEFINITIONS]

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9
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The overhead service conductors between the utility electric supply system & the service point.

a. Service entrance conductor
b. Service cable
c. Service drop
d. Service equipment

A

c. Service drop

[IRC E3501 ELECTRICAL DEFINITIONS]

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10
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A service conductor’s overhead clearances must be?

a. 10’ minimum above walking surface
b. 12’ above residential property & driveways
c. 18’ above public streets, alleys or parking areas.
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

A

d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

[IRC E3604.2.2 (1)(2)(3)]

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11
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An open service conductor without an overall outer jack SHALL have a minimum clearance of _____ from the sides of doors, porches & operable windows.

a. 3’
b. 4’
c. 6’
d. 8’

A

a. 3’

[IRC E3604.1 (Fig. E3604.1)]

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12
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A temporary service pole is installed in the earth usually to a depth of a least_____.

a. 2’
b. 3’
c. 4’
d. 5’

A

b. 3’

[or more as required by Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)]

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13
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A minimum of 2 ______ amp rated branch circuits shall be provided to serve receptacles located in the kitchen, pantry, breakfast area & dining room.

a. 15 amp
b. 20 amp
c. 30 amp
d. 40 amp

A

b. 20 amp

[IRC E3703.2]

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14
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All branch circuits that supply 125V, single-phase, 15 & 20 amp outlets installed in the dwelling unit ______ SHALL be protected by an ARC-fault circuit interrupter.

a. Bathrooms
b. Bedrooms
c. Kitchens
d. Garages

A

b. Bedrooms

[IRC E3902.12]

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15
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Each ______ requires an individual terminal.

a. Ground
b. Neutral
c. Subwire
d. Breaker

A

b. Neutral

[IRC E3706.4]

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16
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Unless installed parallel to framing members NM (non-metallic, sheathed cable/ROMEX) wiring run in an attic accessed by a portable ladder, SHALL be protected from damage where located within _____ of the nearest edge of the attic entrance.

a. 6’
b. 7’
c. 8’
d. 10’

A

a. 6’

[IRC E3802.2.1]

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17
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Type NM (non-metallic, sheathed cable/ROMEX) wiring shall be supported a maximum of _____ on center.

a. 3’
b. 4.5’
c. 6’
d. 12’

A

b. 4.5’

[IRC Table: E3802.1]

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18
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Insulated grounded conductors of sizes #6 AWG & smaller may be identified by all EXCEPT which one of the following methods?

a. Continuous WHITE outer finish
b. Continuous BLACK outer finish
c. 3 continuous WHITE STRIPES (on other than green insulation)
d. Continuous natural GRAY outer finish

A

b. Continuous BLACK outer finish

[IRC E3407.1]

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19
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All switches , SHALL be located, SHALL be installed so that the center of the grip of the handle, in its highest maximum position of ______ above the floor or working platform.

a. 6’ 0’’
b. 6’ 6’’
c. 6’ 7’’
d. 6’ 9’’

A

c. 6’ 7’’

[IRC E3705.7 (6)]

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20
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An unbroken wall space having a minimum width of ____ SHALL be considered for the purpose of determining receptacle outlet distribution.

a. 12’’
b. 18’’
c. 24’’
d. 48’’

A

c. 24’’ (2’)

[IRC E3901.2.2 (1)]

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21
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A 125V, single-phase, 20 AMP receptacle serving a countertop surface SHALL be provided, with GFCI protection where located a maximum of _____ of the outside edge of a wet bar sink.

a. 2’
b. 3’
c. 4’
d. 6’

A

d. 6’

[IRC E3902.7]

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22
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Hanging luminaries, lighting track & pendents SHALL be located a minimum of _____ horizontally & ______ vertically from the top of a bathtub rim or shower stall threshold.

a. 2’, 7’
b. 2’, 8’
c. 3’, 7’
d. 3’, 8’

A

d. 3’, 8’

[IRC E4003.11]

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23
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A luminary that weighs a minimum of ____ or exceeds ____ in any dimension SHALL NOT be supported by the screw shell of a lamp holder.

a. 6 lbs, 14’’
b. 6 lbs, 16’’
c. 12 lbs, 14’’
d. 12 lbs, 16’’

A

b. 6 lbs, 16’’

[IRC E4004.4]

24
Q

Ceiling suspended paddle fans weighing a maximum of ______ are permitted to be supported by outlet boxes identifies for such use.

a. 18 lbs
b. 25 lbs
c. 32 lbs
d. 35 lbs

A

d. 35 lbs

[IRC E3905.8]

25
Q

Switches shall be located not less than ___ horizontally from the inside walls of pools.

a. 2’
b. 3’
c. 4’
d. 5’

A

d. 5’

[IRC E4203.2]

26
Q

All 125V receptacles located maximum of ____ from the inside walls of a swimming pool shall be protected by a GFCI.

a. 10’
b. 15’
c. 20’
d. 30’

A

c. 20’

[IRC E4203.1.3]

27
Q

The minimum distance for a junction box from a swimming pool is______.

a. 3’
b. 4’
c. 5’
d. 6’

A

b. 4’

[IRC E4206.9.1 (5)]

28
Q

[SCENARIO]
A receptacle installed with a cover labeled for wet locations, dual equipment grounding conductors, with GFCI protection installed at the point of installation may be installed in a bathtub or shower space.

a. The above statement would be TRUE, if the GFCI protection had been installed at the circuit point of origin.
b. The above statement would be TRUE, if approved by a professional engineer.
c. The above statement is considered a FALSE statement by this code.
d. The above statement would be APPROVED if the circuit was installed by a licensed master electrician.

A

c. The above statement is considered a FALSE statement by this code.
[IRC E4002.11]

29
Q

A/C units shall have a readily accessible disconnect device within sight of the unit (TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

[IRC E4101.5/Table 4101.5]

30
Q

Electrical materials, components and equipment do NOT require the approval of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). (TRUE/FALSE)

A

FALSE

[IRC E3403.1]

31
Q

The service disconnecting means shall consist of not more than ____ switches/breakers mounted in a single enclosure or in a group of separate enclosures.

a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6

A

d. 6

[IRC E3601.7]

32
Q

An unspliced main bonding jumper _____ be used to connect the equipment grounding conductor(s) & the service-disconnect enclosure to the grounded conductor of the system within the enclosure for each service disconnect.

a. SHALL
b. SHALL NOT

A

a. SHALL

[IRC E3607.5]

33
Q

The dimension of the working space in the direction of access to panelboards required for servicing or maintenance while energized shall be not less than ___ in depth & not be less than ____ wide in front of the electrical equipment and not less than the width of such equipment.

a. 30’’, 36’’
b. 32’’, 36’’
c. 36’’, 30’’
d. 36’’, 32’’

A

c. 36’’, 30’’

[IRC E3405.2]

34
Q

Service conductors above a roof surface subject to pedestrian traffic shall have a vertical clearance from the roof surface of ______.

a. 8’
b. 10’
c. 12’
d. 18’

A

b. 10’

[IRC E3604.2.1 (Exc-1)]

35
Q

Each grounded conductor shall terminate within the panelboard on an individual terminal that is not also used for another conductor. (TRUE/FALSE)

A

TRUE

[IRC E3706.4]

36
Q

Overcurrent devices shall be installed so that the center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch or circuit breaker, when in its highest position, is not more than ____.

a. 6’
b. 6’ 5’’
c. 6’ 6’’
d. 6’ 7’’

A

d. 6’ 7’’

[IRC E3705.7]

37
Q

Overcurrent devices shall:

a. Not be located in clothes closets.
b. Not be located in bathrooms.
c. Not be located over steps of a stairway.
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

A

d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

[IRC E3705.7]

38
Q

Grounding rod electrodes shall not be less than ____ in length.

a. 6’
b. 7’
c. 8’
d. 10’

A

c. 8’

[IRC E3608.1.4]

39
Q

Kitchen waste disposal & Range hoods shall have cords minimum ____ and ____ maximum in length.

a. 18’’, 36’’
b. 24’’, 36’’
c. 28’’, 48’’
d. 36’’, 48’’

A

a. 18’’, 36’’

[IRC E4101.3]

40
Q

Built-in dishwasher & trash compactors shall have cords minimum ____ and ____ maximum in length.

a. 18’’, 36’’
b. 24’’, 36’’
c. 28’’, 48’’
d. 36’’, 48’’

A

d. 36’’, 48’’

[IRC E4101.3]

41
Q

Freestanding or built-in ranges/stove tops shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking top of not less than _____ to unprotected combustible material.

a. 24’’
b. 26’’
c. 30’’
d. 36’’

A

c. 30’’

[IRC M1901.1]

42
Q

Open-top broiler units shall have a metal exhaust hood, with a clearance of at least ____ between the cooking surface and the combustible material or cabinet.

a. 24’’
b. 26’’
c. 30’’
d. 36’’

A

a. 24’’

[IRC M1505.1]

43
Q

A 125V, single-phase, 15A or 20A rated receptacle shall be installed at an accessible location for the servicing of HVAC equipment. The receptacle shall be located on the same level & within _____ of the equipment.
Exception: A receptacle outlet shall not be required for the servicing of evaporative coolers.

a. 20’
b. 22’
c. 25’
d. 30’

A

c. 25’

[IRC E3901.12]

44
Q

Receptacles shall be installed so that no point measured horizontally along the floor line of any wall space is more than ______ , from a receptacle outlet.

a. 2’
b. 4’
c. 6’
d. 8’

A

c. 6’

[IRC E3901.2.1]

45
Q

A recessed luminaire that is not identified for contact with insulation shall have all recessed parts spaced at least _____ from combustible materials.

a. 1/2’’
b. 1’’
c. 2’’
d. 3’’

A

a. 1/2’’

[IRC E4004.8]

46
Q

Thermal insulation shall not be installed above a recessed luminaire or within ______ of the recessed luminaire’s enclosure, wiring compartment, ballast, transformer, LED driver or power supply.

a. 1/2’’
b. 1’’
c. 2’’
d. 3’’

A

d. 3’’

[IRC E4004.9]

47
Q

[TEST QUESTION]
The resistance of an electrical current is measured in?

a. volts
b. amps
c. ohms
d. watts

A

c. ohms

48
Q

[TEST QUESTION]
What is a measure of the force in an electrical system?

a. volts
b. amps
c. ohms
d. watts

A

a. volts

49
Q

[TEST QUESTION]
The live wire in the electrical outlet is the:

a. Black
b. White
c. Green
D. Red

A

a. Black

50
Q

[TEST QUESTION]
Modern houses have how many volts available?

a. 60V
b. 120V
c. 210V
d. 240V

A

d. 240V

51
Q

[TEST QUESTION]
Approx. 9,999 homes out of 10,000 have ____ service entrance wires.

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

A

c. 3

[CSRE Book-3, Pg. 156]

52
Q

[TEST QUESTION]
The dimension of the working space in the direction of access to panelboards & live parts likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing or maintenance while energized shall be not less than ____ in depth.

a. 36’’
b. 3’
c. 914mm
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

A

d. ALL OF THE ABOVE

53
Q

[TEST QUESTION]
Each appliance shall be protected against overcurrent in accordance with the rating of the appliance and its listing. When overcurrent protection for a single nonmotor-operated appliance, which of the following is an approved method of protection?

a. The overcurrent protection shall not exceed that marked on the appliance.
b. The overcurrent protection rating is not marked and the appliance is rated at over 13.3 amps or less not exceeding 20 amps.
c. The overcurrent protection rating is not marked and the appliance is rated at over 13.3 amps, not exceed 150% of the appliance rated current.
d. ALL OF THE ABOVE WOULD APPLY

A

d. ALL OF THE ABOVE WOULD APPLY

[IRC E4101.4.1]

54
Q

[TEST QUESTION]
At least one receptacle outlet that is accessible at grade level & not more than ____ above grade, shall be installed outdoors at the front & back of each dwelling unit having direct access to grade.

a. 5 3/4’
b. 6’
c. 6 1/2’
d. 6 3/4’

A

c. 6 1/2’

[IRC E3901.7]

55
Q

[TEST QUESTION]
What are the luminaire (fixture) installation clearance requirements for a Type-IC recessed luminaire (fixture) to combustible materials?

a. .5’’
b. 1.0’’
c. 1.5’’
d. 0.0’’

A

d. 0.0’’

[IRC E4004.8 & E4004.9]

56
Q

[TEST QUESTION]
For feeders supplying electric dryers, what is the percentage of the maximum unbalanced load on the ungrounded conductors that is calculated for the feeder neutral load?

a. 100%
b. 90%
c. 80%
d. 70%

A

d. 70%

[IRC E3704.3]