5/11/2020 Mid-Term Q2 Exam

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Question 1
   Figure 129.110
Correct

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The minimum cubic inch capacity of the j-box (shown in Figure 129.110) you could use where circuits A17-
19 (2 "hots" + a neutral") enter the box is ___ in3. The circuits are tapped and continue to feed other
equipment or outlets. The wiring method is RMC with a 14 AWG grounding conductor installed with the 14
AWG circuit conductors. The Equipment Grounding Conductor is NOT shown on the drawing.

Select one:
a. 10

b. 14

c. 24

d. 18

e. none of these 

Question 2

Correct

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      Figure 128.113

In Figure 128.113, drawing ___ shows the (3-lamp) 2 × 4 luminaire connected so that the "inboard" or 1-
lamp ballast is controlled from switch #1 and the "outboard" or 2-lamp ballast is controlled from switch #2.

Select one:
a. neither I nor II 

b. I only

c. II only

d. either I or II

Question 3 A 24-volt load would require that two 12-volt batteries be connected in ___ to deliver the correct voltage.
Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

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a. parallel

b. series 
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Question 4 A definition for luminaire can be found in ___.

Incorrect

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a. the NEC® 

b. the GE lamp catalog

c. both a & b

d. neither a nor b

Question 5 A free-standing cabinet is to be installed in a science classroom at a high school. The plans show a listed
Incorrect receptacle installed face-up in the cabinet countertop. Does Section406.5 in the NEC® prohibit this
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Select one:
a. No

b. Yes 

Question 6 A kitchen countertop receptacle box is to be installed. A 12-2 MC "home run" enters the box and exits to
Incorrect feed the next receptacle in the circuit. Where external connectors are used, what is the shallowest switch
Mark 0.00 out of (device) box that can be used? Don't forget that MC contains a ground.
1.00

Select one:
a. 21/4

b. 31/2

c. 2

d. 23/4 

e. 21/2

Question 7 A luminaire is rated for a maximum of a 60 watt lamp. If a 100 watt lamp is installed, what might happen?
Correct

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a. the lamp will not last as long as it should because of the excessive voltage

b. the luminaire may overheat and cause a fire 

c. the lamp will not be as bright because of the lower rating of the luminaire

d. all of these

Question 8 A receptacle is to be installed on the roof of a doctor's office building. Is this receptacle required to be GFCI
Correct protected?
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00 Select one:
a. NO

b. YES 

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Question 9 A traveler wire is ___.     

Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

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a. the wiring to a split-wired receptacle

b. an out-of-state electrician

c. the wiring to a door bell

d. one of two wires between 3-way switches 

Question 10 A(n) ___ is a box that contains branch circuit conductors that are connected to a luminaire.
Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

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a. lighting outlet 

b. receptacle outlet

c. outlet

Question 11 Aerial lifts can be modified for the current job if ___.
Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

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a. you get permission from your foreman

b. it looks safe

c. either a or b

d. neither a nor b 

Question 12 All 125-volt, 15- and 20-amp receptacles in a dwelling unit within 6 feet of a wet bar sink must be GFCI
Correct protected according to ___ in the NEC®.
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00 Select one:
a. 210.8(B)(2)

b. 210.4(B)

c. 210.6(A)(2)

d. 210.8(A)(7) 

Question 13 All 15 or 20-ampere, 125-volt receptacles installed to serve dwelling kitchen countertops require GFCI
Correct protection.
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00 Select one:
a. True 

b. False

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Question 14 Although not limited to 80% by the NEC®, if a 15-amp residential circuit is to be loaded only up to 80% of
Incorrect its rating, how many luminaires (fixtures) with 150 watt lamps can be installed on the 120-volt circuit?
Mark 0.00 out of
1.00 Select one:
a. 10

b. 9

c. 6

d. 12 

e. 15

Question 15 As used in the NEC®, SPD is an acronym for ___.

Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

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a. Separate Portable Disconnect

b. Special Process Determination

c. Surge Protective Device 

d. Stationary Position Dimensions

Question 16 Ballasts should be disposed of ___.

Incorrect I.      in the trash
Mark 0.00 out of II.      at a hazardous waste incinerator
1.00 III.      at a chemical waste landfill

Select one:
a. I or II or III

b. II only 

c. I only

d. II or III only

e. I or II only

Question 17 Branch-circuit conductors at outlet boxes are required to have at least ___ inches of free conductor for
Correct making splices and connections. The length of conductor is measured from the point in the box where it
Mark 1.00 out of emerges from its raceway.
1.00

Select one:
a. 6 

b. 12

c. 8

d. 4

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Question 18 DPST is an abbreviation for ___-___.

Correct

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a. Single Pole-Double Throw

b. Double Pole-Double Throw

c. Double Pole-Single Throw 

d. Single Pole-Single Throw

Question 19 During a ground fault, the resistance of the return path for current is ___ the resistance of the path taken
Correct during normal operation. Assume this is a properly connected circuit.     
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1.00 Select one:
a. higher than

b. the same as

c. lower than 

Question 20

Correct

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Figure 108.010       

Refer to Figure 108.010. If a receptacle is installed in countertop space D, does the NEC® require it to be
GFCI protected? This kitchen layout is in a house.

Select one:
a. No

b. Yes 

Question 21

Incorrect Figure 112.215   

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For the receptacle shown in Figure 112.215, a grounding conductor is connected at Point ___.

Select one:
a. A only

b. B only 

c. C only

d. either B or C

e. neither A nor B nor C

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Question 22

Correct

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1.00 Figure 115.315

Two identical (same voltage and power ratings) heating elements are connected to a 2-pole 208-volt circuit breaker as shown.

The schematic drawing shown at ___ is equal to the pictorial drawing shown in Figure 115.315.

Select one:
a. both I & II

b. II only

c. neither I nor II

d. I only 

Question 23

Correct

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1.00 Figure 115.322 

The heating elements are equally rated (same power and voltage).

Refer to the pictorial drawing shown in Figure 115.322. If the leads of a voltmeter were placed between L2
on the upper element and L1 on the lower element, the meter should indicate ___ volts.

Select one:
a. 0 

b. 480

c. 240

d. 236

e. 472

Question 24 The actual output voltage of the

Incorrect power supply is 492 volts.
Figure 116.416
Mark 0.00 out of Hint: This is your applied voltage
1.00 (Ea or ET).

Refer to Figure 116.416. The voltage applied to Lamp 2 is ___ volts.

Select one:
a. 123.0 

b. 113.8

c. 130.0

d. 142.2

e. 120.0
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Question 25 The actual output voltage of the

Incorrect power supply is 492 volts.
Figure 116.416
Mark 0.00 out of Hint: This is your applied voltage
1.00 (Ea or ET).

Refer to Figure 116.416. The voltage applied to Lamp 1 is ___ volts.

Select one:
a. 130.0

b. 123.0 

c. 132.2

d. 120.0

e. 103.9

Question 26 The actual output voltage of the power

Incorrect supply is 472 volts. Hint: This is your
Mark 0.00 out of applied voltage (Ea or ET).Element 1 (R1)
1.00 Figure 116.418
is rated at 4.8 kW @ 250 volts and

Element 2 (R2) is rated to put out 5.2 kW

@ 240 volts.

Refer to Figure 116.418. The current flowing through Element 1 is ___ amps.

Select one:
a. 19.2 

b. 21.1864

c. 20.8333

d. 21.6667

e. 19.5869

Question 27

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Circuit LA-6 originates in a 120/240-volt, 1Ø panelboard. All luminaires are rated for 120 volts. Each

fluorescent luminaire contains 34-watt lamps. For circuit calculations use only the lamp load and disregard
Figure 117.201
the current used by the ballasts. The 1' × 4' luminaires are controlled by the SP switch. Type MC cable is

installed as shown above.

Refer to Figure 117.201. Cable B contains the following conductors:

Select one:
a. 1 "hot" + 1 neutral

b. 1 "switch leg" + 1 "hot" + 1 neutral 

c. 2 "travelers" + 1 neutral

d. 1 "switch leg" + 1 neutral

e. 2 "travelers" + 1 "switch leg"

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Question 28

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Circuit LA-6 originates in a 120/240-volt, 1Ø panelboard. All luminaires are rated for 120 volts. Each

fluorescent luminaire contains 34-watt lamps. For circuit calculations use only the lamp load and disregard
Figure 117.201
the current used by the ballasts. The 1' × 4' luminaires are controlled by the SP switch. Type MC cable is

installed as shown above.

Refer to Figure 117.201. The luminaires are connected to the circuit in ___.

Select one:
a. parallel

b. series 

Question 29

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Circuit LA-6 originates in a 120/240-volt, 1Ø panelboard. All luminaires are rated for 120 volts. Each

fluorescent luminaire contains 34-watt lamps. For circuit calculations use only the lamp load and disregard
Figure 117.201
the current used by the ballasts. The 1' × 4' luminaires are controlled by the SP switch. Type MC cable is

installed as shown above.

Refer to Figure 117.201. Cable C contains the following conductors:

Select one:
a. 1 "hot" + 1 neutral 

b. 1 "switch leg" + 1 "hot" + 1 neutral

c. 2 "travelers" + 1 neutral

d. 1 "switch leg" + 1 neutral

e. 2 "travelers" + 1 "switch leg"

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Question 30

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1.00 Wall-to-wall kitchen
Figure 117.305 dimensions are
9 ft by 9 ft

Refer to the plan view for a residential kitchen shown in Figure 117.305. Receptacle(s) ___ must be GFCI
protected.
I.      16      II.      8

Select one:
a. both I & II

b. I only

c. neither I nor II 

d. II only

Question 31

Correct

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1.00 Wall-to-wall kitchen
Figure 117.305 dimensions are
9 ft by 9 ft

Refer to the plan view for a residential kitchen shown in Figure 117.305. Receptacle(s) ___ must be GFCI
protected.
I.      1      II.      6

Select one:
a. both I & II 

b. I only

c. neither I nor II

d. II only

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Question 32

Incorrect

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1.00 Wall-to-wall kitchen
Figure 117.305 dimensions are
9 ft by 9 ft

Refer to the plan view for a residential kitchen shown in Figure 117.305. Receptacle(s) ___ must be GFCI
protected.
I.      4      II.      11

Select one:
a. both I & II

b. I only 

c. neither I nor II

d. II only

Question 33

Correct

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1.00 Figure 119.102

Refer to Figure 119.102. Drawing ___ is correctly connected so that all of the following are true.
•      The left half of the receptacle is connected to Ckt 22 and switched with the left switch.
•      The right half of the receptacle is connected to Ckt 24 and constantly "hot."
•      The luminaire is connected to Ckt 24 and switched with the right switch.

Select one:
a. both I & II

b. I only

c. neither I nor II

d. II only 

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Question 34

Incorrect

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Figure 120.101

Which of the connection diagrams shown in Figure 120.101 is correct? The receptacle is used for holiday
lighting and controlled with the photocell. The porch light is controlled from the switches. The flag pole
light is constantly "hot."

Select one:
a. either I or II

b. II only

c. neither I nor II 

d. I only

Question 35

Incorrect

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Figure
1.00
115.342

Calculations should not include any power requirements for the blower motor in the FBU. The nameplate on the FBU indicates that it will deliver

a total of 11.2 kW of heat when the supply circuit is 250 volts.

Refer to the illustration of the FBU and the information shown with Figure 115.342. When operated at
exactly240 volts the total current (IT) supplied by the circuit feeding the FBU is ___ amps.

Select one:
a. 31.1

b. 43.0

c. 44.8 

d. 26.4

e. 11.2

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Question 36

Correct

Mark 1.00 out of

Figure
1.00
115.342

Calculations should not include any power requirements for the blower motor in the FBU. The nameplate on the FBU indicates that it will deliver

a total of 11.2 kW of heat when the supply circuit is 250 volts.

Refer to the illustration of the FBU and the information shown with Figure 115.342. When the supply circuit
is exactly 240 volts, the voltage dropped across Element 2 (E2) is ___ volts.

Select one:
a. 240

b. 62.5

c. 250

d. 60 

e. 120

Question 37

Incorrect

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Figure
1.00
115.342

Calculations should not include any power requirements for the blower motor in the FBU. The nameplate on the FBU indicates that it will deliver

a total of 11.2 kW of heat when the supply circuit is 250 volts.

Refer to the illustration of the FBU and the information shown with Figure 115.342. The current flowing
through the jumper wire connected between equipment terminals T6 and T7 is ___ amps.

Select one:
a. 31.1

b. 43.0

c. 44.8

d. 26.4 

e. 11.2

Question 38 For general lighting, the most commonly used fluorescent lamp today is rated at ___watts.
Incorrect

Mark 0.00 out of Select one:

1.00
a. 34

b. 8

c. 40 

d. 100

e. 48

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Question 39 For stairway lighting, a typical installation is to install a 3-way switching system. For a commercial building,
Correct ___ for stairway lighting control.
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00 Select one:
a. this satisfies the NEC® requirement

b. there are no NEC® requirements 

Question 40 GFCIs operate by comparing the amount of current flowing in the ___ circuit conductors of a 120-volt circuit.
Correct When these are NOT the same, the GFCI device trips.
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00 Select one:
a. hot & neutral 

b. ground & neutral

c. hot & ground

d. none of these

Question 41 Hospital grade receptacles must be used in patient care areas in hospitals and health care facilities.
Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

1.00
a. True 

b. False

Question 42 Injuries should be reported to your supervisor ___.

Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

1.00
a. within 72 hours

b. immediately 

c. within 48 hours

d. within 24 hours

Question 43 Installing receptacles back-to-back on opposite sides of a wall within the same "stud space" offers the
Correct advantage of making the installation easier and cheaper. However, if the wall is fire rated, back-to-back
Mark 1.00 out of installation might violate the Code unless fire-rated "putty" or fire-rated "listed" boxes are used.
1.00

Select one:
a. True 

b. False

Question 44 It is permitted to make a surface extension from a cover fastened to a concealed box if which of the
Correct following conditions exist?
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00 Select one:
a. There is a rigid extension from the cover.

b. There is a flexible wiring method with a separate grounding conductor. 

c. There is no need to gain access to connections inside the box.

d. Any of these
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Question 45 Luminaire is a term that refers to ___.

Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

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a. incandescent lighting fixtures

b. fluorescent lighting fixtures

c. outdoor pole-mounted fixtures

d. either a or b

e. either a, or b, or c 

Question 46 Many residential neighborhoods are beginning to resemble commercial establishments, with the amount of
Correct outdoor light installed. This concern is ___.
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00 Select one:
a. covered in NEC® Section 410.60

b. covered in NEC® Section 430.45

c. covered in NEC® Section 700.5

d. not covered in the NEC® 

Question 47 PAR is an acronym (abbreviation) for ___.

Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

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a. Parabolic Aluminized Reflector 

b. Phosphor Argon Refraction

c. Precise Angular Radiation

d. none of these

Question 48 Refer to the last page in your lamp guide (selecting the best color lamp). A warm white fluorescent lamp has
Correct a color temperature of approximately ___.
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00 Select one:
a. 4100K

b. 3000K 

c. 3500K

d. 2000K

Question 49 Residential wiring plans generally show lighting and receptacle outlet locations but not circuits. The
Correct electrician should design the installation with which of the following in mind: ___.
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00 Select one:
a. economy - minimizing the number and length of circuits

b. convenience for the homeowner or other user

c. National Electrical Code requirements

d. all of these 

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Question 50 Section 410.74(A) in the NEC® requires that all luminaires be marked with the maximum lamp wattage or
Incorrect electrical rating, manufacturer's name, trademark, or other suitable means of identification. The electrical
Mark 0.00 out of rating includes the voltage and frequency and also indicates the ___ of the unit, including the ballast,
1.00 transformer, or autotransformer.

Select one:
a. current rating

b. maximum wattage 

c. damp or wet location listing

d. none of these

Question 51 Section ___ of the NEC® states that a luminaire exceeding 50 pounds shall be supported independently of
Incorrect the outlet box unless the outlet box is listed for the weight to be supported.
Mark 0.00 out of
1.00 Select one:
a. 314.27(B)

b. 314.27(A)(2)

c. 300.19(B)(2)

d. 314.27(C) 

Question 52 SPDT is an abbreviation for ___-___.

Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

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a. Single Pole-Double Throw 

b. Double Pole-Double Throw

c. Double Pole-Single Throw

d. Single Pole-Single Throw

Question 53 Standard incandescent lamps, 60 watt A19s for example, are routinely used in residential ceiling-mounted
Correct luminaires. These lamps have a(n) ___ base.
Mark 1.00 out of
1.00 Select one:
a. mogul

b. candelabra

c. intermediate

d. screw terminal

e. medium 

Question 54 The Code requires which of the following residential receptacles to be GFCI protected?     
Correct I.      A receptacle installed on a garage ceiling for an automatic garage door operator     
Mark 1.00 out of II.      A receptacle installed above a work table in a garage     
1.00

Select one:
a. both I & II 

b. I only

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Question 55 The international term for a lighting fixture is ___.

Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

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a. lumen

b. luminaire 

c. fixture

d. lux

Question 56 The lamp is to be controlled from either switch. Which of the connection diagrams shown below is wired to
Incorrect operate correctly and does not violate 200.7 in the NEC®?
Mark 0.00 out of
1.00 Select one:

a.

b.

c. Neither a nor b is wired to both operate correctly and meet the requirements of NEC® 200.7. 

d. Both a and b are wired to operate correctly and meet the requirements of NEC® 200.7.

Question 57 The negative terminal on a battery is generally color coded ___.

Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

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a. black 

b. red

Question 58 What is the current in a circuit if the voltage applied to a load is 492 volts? The connected load contains
Incorrect two series-connected resistive heating elements that are EACH rated for 2.8 KW at 250 volts.
Mark 0.00 out of
1.00 Select one:
a. 22.32 amps 

b. 11.02 A

c. 22.04 amps

d. 11.2 amps

e. 11.38 A

Question 59 When cleaning up a jobsite at the end of the day, you should ___.
Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

1.00
a. put things where they belong 

b. throw everything away

c. pile everything in the middle of the room

d. any of these

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Question 60 When using any power tools, you should wear safety goggles.
Correct

Mark 1.00 out of Select one:

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a. True 

b. False

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