HABILIS EE TRAINING CENTER, INC.

61st Isabel Ramiro Road, Purok 6A, Tambo-Hinaplanon,

Iligan City, 9200 Tel No. (063) 2250809 Refresher Day 6

1. The path to the ground from circuits, equipment, and conductor enclosures shall _____.
I. Have sufficiently low impedance to limit the voltage to ground and to facilitate the operation of the circuit
protective devices in the circuit
II. Shall be capable of safety carrying the maximum fault current likely to be imposed on it
III. Be permitted and electrically continuous
a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II and III

2. Receptacles on construction sites shall not be installed on branch circuits which ______.
a. Are over 15 amps c. are supplied with cords
b. Supply temporary lighting d. none of these

3. Where screws are used to mount knobs, or where nails or screw are used to mount cleats they shall be of a length
sufficient to penetrate the wood to depth to at least _____ the height of the knob and the full thickness of the cleat.
a. Twice b. one – half c. one – quarter d. 3 times

4. FCC cable shall consist of ____ flat copper conductors, one of which shall be an equipment grounding conductor.
I. Three II. four III. five
a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II or III

5. Where a metallic underfloor raceway system provides for the minimum for the termination of an equipment grounding
conductor, ____ shall be permitted.
I. EMT II. rigid PVC III. electrical nonmetallic tubing
a. I only b. I or II c. II or III d. I, II or III

6. When counting the number of conductors in a box, a conductor running through the box is counted as _____
conductor(s).
a. One b. two c. zero d. none of these

7. Expansion joints and telescoping section of raceways shall be made electrically continuous by equipment ______ or
other means approved for purpose.
a. Grounding conductors b. grounded conductor c. bonding jumpers d. none of these

8. For kitchen small appliance branch circuit in a dwelling, the Code requires not less than which of the following?
a. Two 20 amp circuits b. one 15 amp circuit c. two 15 amp circuits d. one 20 amp circuit

9. Which of the following may not be used in damp or wet locations?

a. Type AC armored cable c. electrical metal tubing
b. Open wiring d. rigid metal conduit

10. Which of the following is not a standard size fuse?

a. 110 amp b. 601 amp c. 75 amp d. 125 amp

11. A listed motor – circuit switch rated in horsepower for Design E motors rated greater than 2 hp, the motor circuit switch
shall _____.
I. be not less than 1.3 times the rating of the motor rated over 100hp
II. have a hp rating not less than 1.4 times the rating of a motor rated 3 – 100 hp
III. be marked as rated for use with Design E motors
a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II and III

12. Where a ____ supplies a continuous loads or any combination of continuous and non continuous loads, the rating of the
overcurrent device shall not be less than the noncontinuous load plus 125% of the continuous load.
a. Load b. branch – cicuit c. demand d. conductor

13. Type USE service entrance cable, identified for underground use in a cabled assembly, may have a _____ concentric
conductor applied.
a. Bare copper b. covered metal c. bare aluminum d. covered
HABILIS EE TRAINING CENTER, INC.
61st Isabel Ramiro Road, Purok 6A, Tambo-Hinaplanon,
Iligan City, 9200 Tel No. (063) 2250809 Refresher Day 6

14. Throughout the Code, the voltage considered shall be that at which the circuit _____.
a. Is grounded b. feeds c. operates d. drops

15. Conductors shall be considered outside a building ______.

I. Whan installed in a raceway
II. Where installed within a building in a raceway enclosed by 2” of brick
III. Where installed under not less than 2” of concrete beneath a building
a. II only b. III only c. II and III only d. I, II and III

16. The ampacity of capacitor circuit conductors shall not be less than ____ percent of the rated current of the capacitor.
a. 100 b. 115 c. 135 d. 150

17. The temperature rating of a conductor is the maximum temperature, at any location along its length, that the conductor
can withstand over a prolonged time period without _____.
a. tripping the breaker c. short circuiting
b. serious degradation d. a ground fault

18. A grounding electrode conductor shall not be required for a system that supplies a ______ and is derived from a
transformer not more than 1000va.
a. Class I circuit b. Class II circuit c. Class II circuit d. all of these

19. Branch circuits in dwelling units shall supply only lads within that dwelling unit or loads associated oinly with that
dwelling unit. Branch circuits required for the purpose of lighting, ______, or other needs for public or common areas
shall not be supplied from a dwelling unit panelboard.
I. communications II. signal III. central alarm
a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II and III

20. Two or three single – pole switches or breakers, capable of individual operation, shall be permitted on multiwire circuits,
one pole for each underground conductor, as one multipole disconnect provided they are equipped with ____ to
disconnect all conductors of the service with no more than six operations of the hand.
I. A master handle II. handle ties
a. I only b. II only c. both I and II d. neither I nor II

21. Where installed in a metal raceway all conductors of all feeders using common neutral shall be ______.
a. Insulated for 600 volt c. enclosed within the same raceway
b. Enclosed within the same raceway d. none of these

22. For household rage rated _____ or more rating, the minimum branch circuit rating shall be 40 amperes.
a. 4 kw b. 6 kw c. 8 kw d. 8 ¾ kw

23. Portable appliance used on 15 or 20 amp branch circuits, the rating of any one portable appliance shall not exceed
______ percent of the branch circuit rating.
a. 60 b. 100 c. 80 d. 50

24. All fixtures installed in a damp locations shall be marked _______.

a. Waterproof b. suitable for wet locations c. damp locations d. weatherproof

25. What kind of lighting loads does the Code say there shall be no reduction in the size of the neutral conductor?
a. Dwelling b. hospital c. nonlinear d. motel

26. How would you seal unused ko’s in panels and boxes?
a. Cardboard b. duct seal c. tape d. metal plug and
plates

27. Liquidtight flexible conduit shall not be permitted _____.

a. In hazardous locations
b. In high temperature
c. In exposed and concealed work
d. Where installations requires flexibility or protection from liquids, vapors or solids
HABILIS EE TRAINING CENTER, INC.
61st Isabel Ramiro Road, Purok 6A, Tambo-Hinaplanon,
Iligan City, 9200 Tel No. (063) 2250809 Refresher Day 6

28. In closed construction in a manufactured building, cables shall be permitted to be secured only at cabinets, boxes, or
fitting where ____ smaller conductors are used and protected as required.
a. 30 sq mm b. 5.5 sq mm c. 60 s q mm d. 80 sq mm

29. Fixture studs that are not part of outlet boxes, ______ shall be made of steel, malleable iron, or other material suitable for
the application.
I. Crowfeet II. hickey III. tripods
a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II and III

30. A garbage disposal in the kitchen of a residence provided with type SO three – conductor cord terminated with a
grounding – type attachment plug shall be permitted where all of the following conditions are met _____.
I. The receptacle shall be readily accessible
II. The receptacle shall be located to avoid physical damage to the flexible cord
III. The receptacle shall be accessible
IV. The length of the cord shall be not less than 18” and not over 36”
a. I, II and IV b. I, II and III c. II, III and IV d. III and IV

31. Adjacent load - carrying conductors have dual effect of raising the _____ and impeding heat dissipation.
a. Insulation rating b. heat above 86°F c. ambient temperature d. skin effect

32. Cables of the AC type, except ACL, shall have an internal bonding strip of ____ in intimate contact with the armor for its
entire length.
I. Aluminum II. copper
a. I only b. II only c. either I or II d. neither I
nor II

33. Which of the following statements about a 30 sq mmTHHN cu conductor is correct?

a. Its maximum operating temperature is 90°C
b. It has a nylon insulation
c. Its area is 125 sq mm
d. It has a DC resistance of .319 ohm per m/ft.

34. Fixtures shall be supported independently of the outlet box where the weight exceeds ______ pounds.
a. 60 b. 50 c. 40 d. 30

35. Every circuit breaker having an interrupting rating other than _____ amperes, shall have its interrupting rating shown on
the breaker.
a. 1000 b. 2000 c. 5000 d. 7500

36. In general, switches shall be so wired that all switching is done in the _____ conductor.
a. Grounded b. ungrounded c. both (a) and (b) d. neither (a) nor (b)

37. Material identified by the subscript letter ____ includes text extracted from other NFPA documents.
a. W b. X c. Y d. Z

38. Insulated conductors smaller than _____, intend for use as grounded conductors of circuits shall have an outer
identification of white or gray color.
a. 22 sq mm b. 30 sq mm c. 50 sq mm d. 125 s qmm

39. “Z.P.” is abbreviated marking used for motors to indicate _____.

a. Single – phase b. induction protected c. thermally protected d. impedance
protected

40. A pool panel board not part of the service equipment, shall have a grounding conductor installed between ______.
a. Its grounding terminal and a separate ground
b. Its grounding terminal and ground rod
c. Its grounding terminal and the grounding terminal of the service equipment
d. Its grounding terminal and bonding rigid
HABILIS EE TRAINING CENTER, INC.
61st Isabel Ramiro Road, Purok 6A, Tambo-Hinaplanon,
Iligan City, 9200 Tel No. (063) 2250809 Refresher Day 6

41. Overcurrent protective devices shall be so selected and coordinated as to permit the circuit protective devices used to
clear a fault without the occurrence of extensive damage to the electrical components of the circuit. This fault shall be
assumed to be ____.
I. Between any circuit conductor and the grounding conductor or enclosing metal raceway
II. Between two or more of the circuit conductors
a. I only b. II only c. both I and II d. neither I nor II

42. The ampacity for conductors in derated when the ambient temperature exceeds:
a. 30°F b. 72°F c. 86°F d. 104°F

43. Transformers insulated with a dielectric fluid installed indoors and rated over ______ shall be installed in a vault.
a. 112 1/2kva b. 35,000 va c. 35 kv d. 35 kva

44. Which of the following requires a moisture seal at all points of termination?
a. Underplaster extension c. liquidtight flexible metal conduit
b. Bare conductor feeders d. mineral – insulated cable

45. For a feeder supplying household cooking equipment and electric clothes dryers the maximum unbalanced load on the
neutral conductor shall be considered as ______ of the load on the underground conductors.
a. 40% b. 50% c. 70% d. 80%

46. Formal interpretations of the Code may be found in the _______.

a. National Electrical Code Handbook
b. ERC Standards
c. NFPA Regulations Governing Committee Projects
d. Life and Safety Handbook

47. Where a transformer or other device is used to obtain a reduced voltage for the motor control circuit and is located in the
controller, such transformer or other device shall be connected ____ for the motor control circuit.
I. To the load side of the disconnecting means
II. To the line side of the disconnecting means
a. I only b. II only c. either I or II d. neither I nor II

48. A _____ is a protective device for limiting surge voltages by discharging by bypassing surge current, and it also prevents
continued flow of flow of current while remaining capable of repeating these functions.
a. Surge arrester b. auto fuse c. fuse d. circuit breaker

49. Type FCC cable shall be clearly and durably marked with _______.
I. material of conductors II. maximum temperature rating III. ampacity
a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II and III

50. No swimming pool lighting fixtures shall be installed for operation on supply circuits over ______ volts between
conductors.
a. 24 b. 50 c. 120 d. 150