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Print Reading, Specs. & Codes

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A print is _____.

a)

a copy of a drawing used during construction

b)

a list of specifications

c)

a document that comes with equipment

d)

another name for a drawing

2.

Electricians use a ____ print to locate service cables.

a)

framing

b)

plumbing

c)

foundation

d)

plot

3.

A(n) ____ print contains symbols that represent outlet receptacles and panels.

a)

foundation

b)

framing

c)

electrical

d)

plot

4.

Items found in a title block include ____.

a)

revision details

b)

scale

c)

symbol key

d)

dimensions

5.

Changes and corrections are recorded in the ____ on a print.

a)

key

b)

legend

c)

title block

d)

revision block

6.

Use a drawing’s ____ to determine the size of an undimensioned object.

a)

size

b)

symbols

c)

scale

d)

schedule

7.

If a wall measures 1 1/2" on a drawing with a scale of 1/4"=1', what is the dimension of the actual wall?

a)

6'

b)

8'

c)

10'

d)

12'

8.

A size C print measures ____.

a)

22" x 34"

b)

17" x 22"

c)

14" x 17"

d)

11" x 17"

9.

What is the smallest size of paper a 30' x 40' house, drawn at a scale of 1/4"=1', will fit on? Do not account for a title block and border.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

10.

If a symbol is nonstandard or has special notation, you should refer to the _____ to learn the meaning of the symbol.

a)

title block

b)

NEC

c)

legend

d)

revision block

11.

A curved line drawn from one device to another represents a ____.

a)

cord

b)

wire

c)

path

d)

circuit

12.

Solid curved lines represent ____.

a)

wires concealed in conduit

b)

wires concealed in a floor

c)

wires concealed in a wall

d)

exposed wires

13.

Heavy lines on a drawing represent ____.

a)

two wires

b)

service runs

c)

10 AWG wires

d)

30 A receptacles

14.

A branch circuit home run to the panel is identified on a drawing with a(n) ____.

a)

series of hash marks

b)

circle and two lines

c)

dashed line

d)

arrow

15.

Items such as fixtures, power requirements, and receptacles are listed in a ____ to save print reading time.

a)

schedule

b)

revision block

c)

title block

d)

legend

16.

Which is not a schedule an electrician would use?

a)

Lighting fixture

b)

Equipment

c)

Conductor

d)

Panel

17.

Notes that are grouped together and located at the bottom or side of the drawing are called ____ notes

a)

local

b)

general

c)

reference

d)

schedule

18.

Notes that cover a specific location of the drawing are called ____ notes.

a)

general

b)

specific

c)

local

d)

area

19.

The documents that list the items of a schedule are called ____.

a)

specifications

b)

standards

c)

specs

d)

Both A and C.

20.

What should you do if a print has a list of parts that is different from the list on the specifications?

a)

Follow the print.

b)

Follow the specifications.

c)

Follow the list with more parts.

d)

Combine the lists.

21.

Specifications may contain ____.

a)

local codes not found in the NEC

b)

designations of those responsible for supplying materials

c)

a list of items

d)

All of the above.

22.

The most informative and authoritative body of information concerning electrical wiring installation in the United States is the ____.

a)

National Electrical Code

b)

International Electrical Code

c)

American Electrical Code

d)

Underwriters Code

23.

The National Electrical Code committee is assembled by the ____.

a)

National Electrical Code Association

b)

Society of Electricians

c)

Society of Fire Protection

d)

National Fire Protection Association

24.

The group of people responsible for approving an electrical installation is the ____.

a)

supervisors

b)

contractors

c)

authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)

d)

Underwriters Laboratory

25.

In addition to the authority having jurisdiction, which of the following may impose licensing requirements on an electrical installation?

a)

Utility company

b)

Subcontractors

c)

Local police

d)

Architect

26.

Electrical material manufacturers submit equipment to this group for testing.

a)

National Fire Protection Association

b)

Consumer Safety Group

c)

Local inspectors

d)

Nationally recognized testing laboratory

27.

An electrical device that receives certification from an NRTL may be referred to a _____ product.

a)

double-insulated

b)

listed

c)

code-approved

d)

licensed

28.

The NEC is the authority having jurisdiction in electrical wiring.

a)

true

b)

false

29.

If local communities use the NEC, they must use the entire book.

a)

true

b)

false

30.

NRTL is an acronym for nationally recognized testing laboratory.

a)

true

b)

false

31.

The NEC covers solar and other renewable energy systems.

a)

true

b)

false

32.

Some older prints may have white lines on a blue background.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

Each group of workers on a project receives a set of prints.

a)

true

b)

false

34.

A foundation print will show where service cables will pass through a concrete wall.

a)

true

b)

false

35.

A plumbing print contains no information needed by an electrician.

a)

true

b)

false

36.

A floor plan is useful for locating receptacles and switches.

a)

true

b)

false

37.

Electrical prints may not have all equipment locations completely dimensioned

a)

true

b)

false

38.

An electrical print is based on information found in the specifications.

a)

true

b)

false

39.

The title block contains the drawing scale.

a)

true

b)

false

40.

A print that is D size is twice as large as an A size print

a)

true

b)

false

41.

The scale of a drawing will help you determine the length of a conduit run.

a)

true

b)

false

42.

A wall on a drawing that has a scale of 1/4"=1' is 1/48th the size of the actual wall.

a)

true

b)

false

43.

A wall that measures 2" on a drawing that has a scale of 1/8'=1" is 8" long.

a)

true

b)

false

44.

All electrical prints use the same symbols for common equipment, such as GFCI receptacles.

a)

true

b)

false

45.

Solid curved lines on a drawing represent circuits that are concealed in a wall.

a)

true

b)

false

46.

Lines made of short dashes represent exposed wiring.

a)

true

b)

false

47.

Circuits are not drawn completely to the circuit breaker panel.

a)

true

b)

false

48.

Electrical schedules list the dates that specific equipment will be installed.

a)

true

b)

false

49.

The most informative and authoritative body of information concerning electrical wiring installation is the NEC.

a)

true

b)

false

50.

The person or group of people responsible for approving the equipment, materials, installation, or procedure is the AHJ.

a)

true

b)

false

51.

If a local code rule differs from an NEC rule, the local code rule must be followed.

a)

true

b)

false

52.

Documents included with prints that define who is responsible for completing specific tasks are called specifications.

a)

true

b)

false

53.

The agency responsible for creating and enforcing health and safety standards to protect persons in all occupations is the OSHA?

a)

true

b)

false

54.

Details about the structural elements of a building are given on a(n) ______________________________ print

a)

plot

b)

framing

c)

electrical

d)

mechanical

55.

The electrical print is usually created directly from the_______.

a)

floor plan

b)

plot plan

c)

mechanical plan

d)

elevation plan

56.

On a print, the area that contains the name of the creator of the drawing is the title block.

a)

true

b)

false

57.

The ratio of the size of an object to the size of the object on a drawing is called scale.

a)

true

b)

false

58.

Article ______________________________ of the NEC provides essential definitions used through the code book.

a)

90

b)

100

c)

110

d)

220

59.

Curved lines drawn from one device to another represent __________.

a)

details

b)

home runs

c)

circuits

d)

panel

60.

A chart listing the circuits, circuit breakers, and equipment served by each circuit is found in the panel schedule.

a)

true

b)

false