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WorksheetsElectrical Code Calc. Level II, 2020 NEC
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins
Calculate the resistance of a 6 AWG uncoated copper conductor 500 feet in length.
0.246 Ω
0.255 Ω
0.804 Ω
0.836 Ω
What size copper wire is needed for a 240-volt, single-phase branch circuit supplying a 50-ampere load at a distance of 175 feet? Hold the voltage drop within the recommended Code limit.
8 AWG
6 AWG
4 AWG
2 AWG
What is the voltage drop on a single-phase, 240-volt circuit carrying 80 amperes on a 3 AWG copper conductor at a distance of 250 feet? (Use k = 13.2.)
5 V
10 V
12 V
18 V
What is the voltage drop on a 3-phase, 480-volt circuit carrying 50 amperes on an 8 AWG copper conductor at a distance of 200 feet? (Use k = 13.2.)
7.8 V
8.1 V
13.8 V
16 V
The lighting load for a two-story, single-family dwelling unit that has outside dimensions of 32 feet by 85 feet is ? .
5,440 VA
8,160 VA
16,320 VA
28,800 VA
What is the maximum number of general purpose receptacle outlets permitted on a 15-ampere 120-volt dwelling unit branch circuit?
10
11
12
Not limited by code
Compute the minimum ampacity for conductors of a branch circuit that supply a noncontinuous load of 13 amperes and a continuous load of 11 amperes.
24 A
26.75 A
27.25 A
30 A
A fixed, nonmotor appliance in a dwelling unit has a nameplate maximum rating of 40 amperes. The maximum permitted rating of the OCPD required to supply this noncontinuous appliance is ? .
40 A
45 A
50 A
60 A
What is the minimum standard size fuse rating in amperes that can be used to protect a branch circuit supplying a 32 kW, 3-phase, 480-volt, in-duct type electric heater? According to 424.4(B), fixed electric heaters are considered as a continuous load for branch circuits sizing.
35 A fuses
40 A fuses
50 A fuses
60 A fuses
What is the service neutral conductor load (VA) for the electric ranges installed in a six-unit, multifamily dwelling when the ranges are rated 9 kW, 9 kW, 10 kW, 11 kW, 12 kW, and 12 kW?
12,400 VA
14,700 VA
15,400 VA
16,100 VA
The load for household electric clothes dryers in dwelling units shall be ? or the nameplate rating.
2,500 W
3,500 W
5,000 W
7,500 W
Where the air-conditioning load is larger than the heating load, the air-conditioning load is calculated at ? of the nameplate rating of the equipment for optional feeder and service calculations.
80%
100%
125%
150%
The total lighting feeder demand (line and neutral) for a 3,000-square-foot dwelling unit, including two small-appliance circuits and one laundry branch circuit, is ? . Apply the demand factors of Section 220.42.
5,415 VA
6,675 VA
12,500 VA
13,500 VA
In each dwelling unit, the feeder load shall be computed at ? for each 2-wire small-appliance branch circuits as covered by Section 210.11(C)(1) for small appliances supplied by 15- or 20-ampere receptacles on 20-ampere branch circuits in the kitchen, pantry, dining room, and breakfast room.
1,000 VA
1,200 VA
1,500 VA
2,400 VA
What is the minimum size service in amperes for a medium size auto body repair and painting facility with a net calculated load of 295,650 VA (in accordance with Article 220) for a 277/480-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire service?
300 A
400 A
500 A
650 A
For a feeder supplying household electric ranges, wall-mounted ovens, counter-mounted cooking units, and electric dryers, the maximum unbalanced load on the neutral conductor shall be considered as ? of the load on the ungrounded conductors, as determined in accordance with Table 220.55 for ranges and Table 220.54 for dryers.
70%
75%
80%
125%
A four-unit apartment building has a 7.5-kW, 240-volt electric dryer installed in each unit. The total line feeder demand for the dryers is ? .
7,500 VA
15,000 VA
22,500 VA
30,000 VA
Determine the line feeder demand for six 5-kW household dryers installed in a multifamily dwelling.
5,000 VA
15,000 VA
22,500 VA
30,000 VA
Calculate the lighting feeder demand for a commercial office building supplied by a 120/208-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire distribution system. The building measures 166 feet long and 95 feet wide with four floors.
20,501 VA
63,080 VA
82,004 VA
102,505 VA
Calculate the feeder line demand for a retail shop with 120/208-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire service. Given: Sign recept. = 1,200 VA, lighting = 1,925 VA, recept. load = 15,000 VA, show window = 8,000 VA, multi-outlet assembly = 750 VA, motor loads = 6,500 VA, 25% of the largest motor = 1,625 VA.
35,000 VA
40,250 VA
45,800 VA
50,625 VA
