WorksheetsElectrical Level One Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Solid wire is available in size No. _____.
8 AWG
6 AWG
4 AWG
2 AWG
Which wire size sequence goes from smallest to largest?
12 AWG, 18 AWG, 1/0, 3/0
18 AWG, 12 AWG, 3/0, 1/0
1/0, 3/0, 12 AWG, 18 AWG
18 AWG, 12 AWG, 1/0, 3/0
The conductivity of aluminum is _____.
two-thirds that of copper
the same as copper
one-and-a-half times greater than copper
double that of copper
You need to determine the conductor ampacity where the conductor is rated at 2,000V or less and there are no more than three conductors installed in the raceway. Where do you look?
NEC Chapter 9, Table 8
NEC Table 310.16
NEC Article 340
NEC Table 400.4
In three-conductor cable, the neutral conductor is _____.
bare or green
red
black
white or gray
Fixture wire is available in sizes from _____.
No. 18 to No. 10 AWG
No. 12 to No. 6 AWG
No. 8 to No. 4 AWG
No. 4 to No. 1 AWG
Which of the following types of cable is suitable for dry locations only?
Type TC
Type NM
Type UF
Type USE
In addition to being both flame-retardant and moisture-resistant, what characteristic does Type NMC cable have?
It can carry distribution voltages in excess of 60,000V.
It can be used for direct burial.
It is fungus- and corrosion-resistant.
It can be used in ducts or plenums.
Type FC cable is a type of _____.
channel wire assembly
tray cable
underground feeder cable
medium-voltage cable
Romex® is a common manufacturer name for _____.
Type NM cable
Type USE cable
Type UF cable
Type MC
A rigid fishing tool used for long conduit runs is known as a _____.
fish tape
rodder
reel
wire blank
The shielding in instrumentation circuits is typically _____.
not grounded
grounded by floating the ground at both ends of the wire
grounded at one end only
grounded at every instrument
According to the NEC®, the minimum free conductor length required for making splices is _____.
6" (150 mm)
8" (200 mm)
10" (250 mm)
12" (300 mm)
An important safety consideration when installing a pull line is to _____.
stand in a direct line with the pulling rope
keep the rope confined in conduit if possible
use a high stretch rope for additional flexibility
use a fish tape instead of a pull line on difficult pulls
When pulling more than one conductor at a time, it is BEST to _____.
keep the conductors straight and parallel
twist the conductors for extra strength
rewind all conductors on a single spool
put back-tension on the conductors to prevent kinking
