wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

NCCER Practice Exam PT 11

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the minimum number of small-appliance circuits required by the NEC® in a kitchen area?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

1

d)

4

2.

When sizing the general lighting load for electric services, the first 3,000VA is rated at what percentage?

a)

85%

b)

100%

c)

50%

d)

65%

3.

According to NEC Section 220.53, a demand factor of 75% may be applied to four or more of what?

a)

heating loads

b)

air conditioning loads

c)

fixed appliances

d)

electric stoves

4.

When sizing residential electric services, the laundry load is calculated as what?

a)

1,800VA

b)

1,500VA

c)

2,400VA

d)

1,200VA

5.

What is the minimum service disconnect rating for a one-family dwelling?

a)

250A

b)

60A

c)

100A

d)

200A

6.

A single-pole GFCI breaker is rated at what?

a)

240/480VAC

b)

240VAC

c)

120VAC

d)

120/240VAC

7.

Exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts of fixed equipment must be grounded if the equipment operates with any terminal over ______.

a)

240V to ground

b)

120V to ground

c)

150V to ground

d)

60V to ground

8.

The general lighting load in a residence is 3,600VA at 120V. What is the amperage?

a)

60A

b)

20A

c)

45A

d)

30A

9.

Which section of the NEC® requires that hubs intended for use with raceway-type service masts be identified for such use?

a)

NEC Section 250.81

b)

NEC Section 250.46

c)

NEC Section 230.28

d)

NEC Section 230.40

10.

The clearance between a service conductor without an overall jacket and a porch or balcony must not be less than ______.

a)

2' (600 mm)

b)

3' (900 mm)

c)

8' (2.5m)

d)

10' (3m)

11.

What NEC® section provides rules for locating service disconnecting means?

a)

NEC Section 110.26

b)

NEC Section 230.70(A)(1)

c)

NEC Section 240.24

d)

NEC Section 230.9

12.

Service drop conductors must be located at a minimum height of ______.

a)

12' above the ground or other accessible surface

b)

10' above the ground or other accessible surface

c)

8' above the ground or other accessible surface

d)

6' above the ground or other accessible surface

13.

Type NM cable is prohibited ______.

a)

in shallow chases of masonry, concrete, or adobe

b)

where used with protective strips

c)

in the framework of a building

d)

in attic spaces

14.

When used for interior wiring systems, Type SE cable is available with ______.

a)

a) a non-insulated ground or neutral conductor

b)

b) guard strips

c)

c) an insulated grounded conductor

d)

d) no ground conductor

15.

Type MC cable is prohibited ______.

a)

a) in concrete or plaster where dry

b)

b) in attic spaces

c)

c) where subject to physical damage

d)

d) in dry masonry

16.

The symbol in Figure RQ06 indicates a ______30A.

a)

a) split-wired receptacle

b)

b) special-purpose outlet

c)

c) duplex receptacle

d)

d) dryer receptacle

17.

In a residential pool area, receptacles ______.

a)

a) must be at least 6' from the inside walls of the pool

b)

b) must be approved for providing power to underwater lighting fixtures

c)

c) are not allowed within the fenced area

d)

d) are only allowed if required by the pool manufacturer

18.

Conductors used for electric water heaters with a capacity of 120 gallons or less must be sized at ______.

a)

a) 100% of the heater’s nameplate rating

b)

b) 70% of the heater’s nameplate rating

c)

c) 95% of the heater’s nameplate rating

d)

d) 125% of the heater’s nameplate rating

19.

Type SER cable may be used ______.

a)

in overhead applications

b)

in hazardous locations

c)

as a subfeed under certain conditions

d)

underground

20.

The symbol in Figure RQ05 indicates a ______.

a)

split-wired receptacle

b)

range receptacle

c)

special-purpose outlet

d)

duplex receptacle

21.

A wall switch is required to control stairway lighting at each level when the levels are separated by ______.

a)

five or more risers

b)

three or more risers

c)

six or more risers

d)

four or more risers

22.

The symbol in Figure RQ02 indicates a ______50A.

a)

range receptacle

b)

duplex receptacle

c)

split-wired receptacle

d)

dryer receptacle

23.

The symbol in Figure RQ04 indicates a ______.

a)

single receptacle

b)

duplex receptacle

c)

split-wired receptacle

d)

range receptacle

24.

The symbol in Figure RQ01 indicates a ______.

a)

single receptacle

b)

special-purpose outlet

c)

range receptacle

d)

duplex receptacle

25.

The symbol in Figure RQ03 indicates a ______.

a)

single receptacle

b)

duplex receptacle

c)

range receptacle

d)

duplex receptacle special-purpose outlet