QUESTIONERS

NEC
1. Differentiate Class 1 Division 1 with Class 2 Division 2 Location.
a) Class 1 Div 1, in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gasses can exist under
normal operation condition.
Class 1 Div 2 in which volatile flammable liquid or flammable gasses are handle,
processed used by which gases & vapors can be escaped under abnormal operation or any
equipment.
b) Class 1 Div 1 In which volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases are present under
abnormal condition of any equipment.
Class 1 Div.2 - In Which ignitable Concentrations of Flammable gasses can exit under
normal operation.
c) Both a) & b) be applied.
d) None of the above.
Ans . A.) Per NEC-500(B) (1 & 2).
2. In Class 1. Division locations, conduit seal fittings shall be installed within.
a) 18 from the enclosure.
b) 24 from the enclosure.
c) 30 from the en closure.
d) None of the above.
Ans. D) Per NEC.501
3. What is the standard wire fill requirement for conduit sealing fittings?
a) 30%
b) 25%
c) 40%
d) 35%
Ans. B)

Per NEC.501.C-6

4. What is the maximum percentage of cross section a conduit raceway can be filled
containing three (3) or more conductors?
a) 100 %
b) 50 %
c) 40 %
d) Not required
Ans. C) Per NEC.CHAPTER.9

5. What is the maximum distance between supports for rigid metal conduit (RMC) on
Horizontal Straight Run?
a) Shall be supported @ intervals not exceeding 4 meter (12 ft)
b) Shall be supported @ intervals not exceeding 5 meters (15 ft)
c) Shall be supported @ intervals not exceeding 3 meters (10 ft)
d) None of the above.
Ans. C) Per NEC.344.30
6. Per NEC, How many degrees bend permitted in a conduit run?
a) 180C
b) 270C
c) 360C
d) None of the above.
Ans. C) Per NEC.346.11
7. Per NEC. What is the minimum number of conduit threads should be engaged @
hazardous locations?
a)
b)
c)
d)

AT least Min. of 5 threads

4 threads
3 threads
None of the above

Ans. A.) per NEC 501.4

8. Per NEC. What is the maximum number of over current devices allowed in branch circuit
Panel board?
a) 45 over current devices
b) 50
c) 55
d) 42
Ans. D) Per NEC. 408.15
9. Per NEC. What is the minimum working clearance requirement in front of low voltage
electrical equipment?
a) 900 mm (3ft)
b) 800 mm (2.5ft)
c) 700 mm (2.25ft)
d) 600 mm (2ft)
Ans. A) Per NEC. 110-26 (Table 26 (A) (1)

10. Per NEC, which of the following listed below are or maybe present in the air in quantities
sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixture?
a) Flammable gases or vapor
b.) Combustible gas
b) Easily ignitable fibers or flying by which are not likely to suspension in the air
c) All of the above.
Ans. B) Per NEC 100
11. What article in NEC you can find grounding system?
a) 300
b) 350
c) 400
d) 250
Ans. D)

Per NEC. 250

12. Per NEC, what is the percent ampacity of Branch circuit conductors supplying single
motor-compressor?
a) 50 %
b) 60%
c) 100%
d) 125%
Ans. D) Per NEC. 440.32
13. Per NEC, All 125 volts, single phase, 15,20 amps receptacles installed in location specified
in Bathrooms & Kitchens shall be:
a) Single receptacle.
b) Duplex receptacle
c) Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
d) None of the above
Ans. C) Per NEC. 210.8 A (1)
14. Per NEC, Open conductor for outside branch circuit run between building shall be
separated from open conductor of other circuits or system by not less than:
a) 100 mm (4 in)
b) 150 mm (6 in)
c) 50 mm (2 in)
d) 300 mm (12 in)
Ans. A) Per NEC 225.14 (c)

15. Which type of enclosure can be installed in hazardous indoor location?

a) NEMA 4x
b) NEMA 3 & 4
c) NEMA 3R
d) NEMA 7, 8
Ans. D) Per NEMA Standard
16. What is the required color code for neutral conductor?
a) Black
b) White
c) Gray
d) White/Gray Both
Ans. D) Per NEC. 200.6
17. What method is permitted to be utilized for splicing direct buried cables?
a) Splice Box
b) Not Permitted
c) Materials suitable for the application
d) a & c
Ans. d.) Per NEC. 30.50
18. Chapter five of the NEC deals with _________ occupancies.
a) Hazardous
b) Non hazardous
c) Dwelling units
d) None of the above
Ans. A) Per NEC. 500
19. What is the minimum length of free conductors shall be left at each Outlet, Junction &
Switch point for splices or connection of fixtures or devices?
a) 6 inches
b) 4 inches
c) 2 inches
d) 1 inches
Ans. A) Per NEC. 300.14
Ans. B) Per NEC 310.16(table)
20. How many hours the maximum current is expected to continue on a continuous load?
a) 4 HRS or More

b) 2 HRS or More
c) 3 HRS or More
d) 5 HRS or More
Ans. C) Per NEC 100
21. NEMA VE-1 & 2 are standards reference for:
a) Cable Tray System
b) Conduit System
c) Panel boards
d) None of the above
Ans. A) Per NEC 392
22. In hazardous classified locations, seals are needed in the following instances.
a) Where conduit leaves a division 1 or Division 2 area to a less or none hazardous
location.
b) Where conduit enters an explosion proof type enclosure with arcing devices or high
temperature equipment.
c) Where conduit enters an enclosure with Terminal splices or taps (If the conduit is 2
inches or more in diameter)
d) All the above.
Ans. D) Per NEC 501
23. Where the voltage exceeds 600 volts, Nominal, Permanent & conspicuous warning signs
shall be provide reading as follows:
a) Careful Low voltage keep out
b) Danger high voltage keeps out.
c) Danger high voltage out
d) Danger high speed keep out
Ans. B) Per NEC 110.34
24. A service drop conductors & service entrances conductors shall be arranges so that
water service raceway or equipment.
a) Will slide
b) Will not enter
c) Will enter
d) Will transfer.
Ans. B) Per NEC 230.54(g)
25. In case of appliance receptacle/outlets installed in dwelling unit for specific appliances,
such as Kitchen Equipment. It shall be installed within of the intended location of the
appliance.
a) 1.8 m

b) 2.3 m
c) 3.5 m
d) 4.5 m
Ans. A) Per NEC 210.50 (C)
26. What is the reference table from NEC that requires the maximum number of conductors
permitted in standard boxes?
a) NEC 110
b) NEC 240
c) NEC 250. 66 (Table-1)
d) NEC 314.16 (A)
Ans. D) NEC 314.16
27. UL Standards for what?
a) Underwritten Laboratories
b) United Laboratories
c) Under Ground Laboratories
d) None of the above
Ans. A)
28. What is the mere fact of mounting Electrical Equipment?
a) Loosely secured to the surface on which it is mounted.
b) Firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted
c) Securely Unfastened in place
d) All the above
Ans. B) Per NEC 110.13(A)
29. Which of the following is not applicable in EMT installation?
a) Where protected from corrosion solely by enamel.
b) Exposed & concealed installation
c) Where during & after installation shall be subject to physical damage
d) All of the above
Ans. A) & c) Per NEC 358.12
30. Which of the following is true about Panel boards?
a) Snap switches rated @ 30 AMPS or less shall have over current protection not in excess
of 200 Amps.
b) Panel boards can be used to medium voltage
c) Shall have minimum 900 mm clearance in front
d) None of the above.
Ans. A) Per NEC. 408.16(b)

31. What are the basic reasons for grounding system?

a) To limit the voltages caused by lighting or by accidental contact of the supply conductors.
b) To stabilize the voltage under normal operating conditions (Which maintains the voltage
@ one level relative to ground)
c) To facilitate the operation of over current devices, such as Fuses, Circuit Breakers or
Relays. Underground fault conditions.
d) All of the above.
Ans. D) Per NEC 250.4(B)
32. Per NEC, how grounding conductors & bonding Jumpers connected to the equipment?
a) Exothermic welding
b) Listed pressure connector
c) Listed clamps or other listed means
d) All of the above
Ans. D) Per NEC 250.8
33. Per NEC, What is over current by definition?
a). Any voltage excess on the rated amender of equipment.
b). Any current in excess of the rated current of equipment or the ampacity of a conductor.
c). Any voltage excess on the capacity rating of equipment or current limiting factor.
d). None of the above.
Ans. B) Per NEC 100
34. Which of the following cables listed below are suitable for class 1, division 1 & 2
Locations?
a). Armored type
b). Metal clad (MC type)
c). PLTC Power limited tray cables
d). None of the above.
Ans. A)& b) Per (NEC 320.12 & NEC 330.10)
35. A 3-Phase system has phase to phase 480V AC, what is the phase to ground to
Neutral voltage?
a).
b).
c).
d).

480/SQ.ROOT OF 3 = volts
480/CU.ROOT OF 3 = volts
480/3 = volts
None of the above

Ans. A)
36.

A raceways shall only be used as a means of support for other raceway on the
Following condition:
a). Where the raceway or means of support is identified for the purpose.
b). Where the raceway contains power supply conductor for electrically controlled
Equipment
c). Where the raceway is used to support boxes or conduit bodies in accordance with
314.23
d). All of the above
Ans. D) Per NEC. 300.11(B)

37. Metal clad (type MC cables) is a factory assembly of one & more insulated circuit
conductors with or without optical fiber enclosed in an armor of interlocking metal or
corrugated metallic sheath shall not be used:
a). In Direct burial unless the metallic sheath shall be suitable for the condition.
b). In cable tray or any raceway
c). In hazardous (classified) locations as permitted in Articles 501,502,503,504 &
505.
d). None of the above
Ans. a) Per NEC (330.12)

38. Luminaires (fixtures) to be installed for Damp location shall be marked:

a.) Suitable for Wet location
b.) Suitable for Damp location
c.) Both a & b
d.) None of the above
Ans. c.) per NEC-410.4(A)

39. What is the temperature rating for lighting fixtures where combustible
Materials shall be present for such installation?
a.) 90 C

b.) 80 C
c.) 85 C
d.) None of the above
Ans. a.) per NEC410.5
40. Luminaires (fixtures) shall be installed_____ so that combustible
Material is not subjected to temperature excess of 90 C (194F).
a.) Equipped with Shades or Guards.
b.) Shall be rated 208 volts.
c.) Shall be High-pressure sodium.
d.) All of the above.
Ans. a.) per NEC-410.5