Numbers Never Lie
What is the maximum trade size for electrical metallic tubing
4 inch EMT
T/F, According to code, GFCI protection is required in all living dwelling spaces of a home.
False, only required in what is considered a wet and or damp location.
The rating of a Branch Circuit is determined by the rating of the
branch- circuit overcurrent protection aka Circuit Breaker
In which chapter of the NEC can I find the Definitions
Chapter 1
Actual terminology for a light or lighting fixture in the NEC
luminare
What is the minimum Electrical Trade Size for Rigid Metallic Conduit
1/2 inch RMC
T/F, By code, GFCI protection is required everywhere AFCI protection is required.
False
If I calculate 17A on a corcuit, what size Over Current Circuit Device should I install
20A
This chapter is associated with purely mostly ultimately only Tables
Chapter 9 Annex
Actual terminology for pipe in NEC
RACEWAY
The largest trade size for conduit, tubing, and associated fittings and accessories is
6 inch
What is the maximum height allowed for a duplex receptacle to count as an outlet in a residence?
5 1/2 feet
For all Kitchen countertop receptacles what is the maximum distance between each receptacle?
48 inches or 4 feet
Which article in chapter 2 covers overcurrent protection/
Article 240
Actual terminology for Hot Wire in the NEC
Ungrounded Conductor
The maximum Electrical Trade size for rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit is
6 inch
When does the equipment grounding conductor conduct current
When a fault occurs. (This will allow high current and therefore trip the overcurrent device)
T/F By exception you can supply both Kitchen Lighting and Receptacle power on same Branch Circuit
False
What does article 250 in NEC cover?
Grounding
Actual Terminology for the Green or copper wire
Equipment Grounding Conductor
What is the height of an Electrical Meter measuring from the finished grade to center
60 inch max,48" min
GFCI protection for personnel is required for all 15 and 20A, 125v single-phase receptacles installed in a dwelling unit such as
a) living room
b) attic
c) garage
d) all of these
c) garage is the only of these that require GFCI protection
When running a 120v circuit and calculating 20A for an individual circuit, what is the total VA rating for that particular Branch circuit
2,400 VoltAmps
Which of these is not covered in Chapter 8 of the National Electrical Code book 2014 edition?
a) Fiber Optics
b) Community Antenna Television
c) Grounding and Bonding
d) all of the ablove
Grounding and Bonding
The purpose of the National Electrical Code book is a manual for designing your electrical system
•Purpose
–The NEC® is a safety manual
–A minimum safety standard
–90.1 (A) Practical Safeguarding
–Persons and property from the hazards of electricity
(B) Adequacy
–Installations that are essentially free from hazard
(C) Intention
–The Code is not to be used as a design specification or as an instruction manual