Definitions
Article 250
Chapter 3
Category 4
Category 5
Actual JM Exam
100

a device designed to open and close a circuit by nonmetallic means and to open the circuit automatically on a predetermined overcurrent level  

circuit breaker 

100

tables the refer to egc sizing before and after first disconnecting means 

250.66 and 250.122 

100

minimum buriel depth of a rigid conduit in a trench under a driveway 

24 

100

The NEC is publised by the _____.

NFPA  - National Fire Protection Agency

100

The NEC is divided into how many chapters?

9 Chapters

100

EMT type conduit, between pulling points, cannot exceed how many degrees of bend?

360 - Degrees

200

constructed so that moisture will not enter the enclosure under specified test conditions 

watertight 

200

table that refers to the size of the main bonding jumper 

250.102c 

200

according to table 310.12a what size wire is required for a single family dwelling service if it is 200 amps 

2/0 

200

What is the primary purpose of the NEC?

To safeguard persons and property from electrical hazards.

200

What size copper grounding electrode conductor you need for an AC electrical service being feed with 2/0 copper wire? 

Table 250.66

200

What is the smallest size NM type cable that can be attached to the bottom edge of an unfinished basement ceiling joist?

Two #6 AWG or Three #8 AWG cables. Article 334.15(C)

300

the greatest root-mean-square difference of potential between any two conductors of a circuit concerned

voltage 

300

these four points are all required to be bonded at a commercial job site if available 

cwp, delta, building steel, and concrete encased (upher ) 

300

according to table 310. 15 c1 what is the derating multiplying factor for a conduit that contains 7-9 current carrying conductors 

70 or .70

300

Who makes unannounced inspections at electrical equipment factories?

NRTLs - National Reconized Testing Laboratories

300

The maximum distance away in  "inches" away from an outlet box may  romex cable be supported from an outlet box?

12" Article 334.30

300

The smallest AWG size wire allowed for fixture wiring?

18 AWG

400

a large single panel, frame, or assembly of panels on which are mounted on the face, back, or both, switches, overcurrent and other protective devices, buses, and usually instruments 

switchboard

400

requirements for being able to install a upher ground 

20' of rebar no less then 1/2" thick and bare copper conductor #4 or larger 

400

The first edition of the NEC was produced by the  _________.

National Confrence on Stadard Electrical Rules.

400

The are the duties of the NFPA  to include?

Publishing standards to minimize the posibility of fires.

400

Definitions specific to a single NEC article are located _______.

In the second section of each article.

400

What is the NEC term for "Greenfield" ?

FMC (Flexible Metallic Conduit)

500

the point of connection between the facilities of the serving utility and the premises wiring =.

service point 

500

largest copper conductor required by table 250.66 

3/0 

500

Organizations that test products for safety are _______.

NTRLs - National Recognized Testing Laboratories

500

Where does the following statement exist in the NEC? "Electrical equipment shall be installed in a neat and workman like manner"

Article 110.12

500

The NEC provides information Annexes for _________.

Informational materials and examples

500

Isolating switches are only accessible to who?

Only Qualified Persons