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Electrical Level One Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Solid wire is available in size No. _____.

a)

8 AWG

b)

6 AWG

c)

4 AWG

d)

2 AWG

2.

Which wire size sequence goes from smallest to largest?

a)

12 AWG, 18 AWG, 1/0, 3/0

b)

18 AWG, 12 AWG, 3/0, 1/0

c)

1/0, 3/0, 12 AWG, 18 AWG

d)

18 AWG, 12 AWG, 1/0, 3/0

3.

The conductivity of aluminum is _____.

a)

two-thirds that of copper

b)

the same as copper

c)

one-and-a-half times greater than copper

d)

double that of copper

4.

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?

a)

NEC Chapter 9, Table 8

b)

NEC Table 310.16

c)

NEC Article 340

d)

NEC Table 400.4

5.

In three-conductor cable, the neutral conductor is _____.

a)

bare or green

b)

red

c)

black

d)

white or gray

6.

Fixture wire is available in sizes from _____.

a)

No. 18 to No. 10 AWG

b)

No. 12 to No. 6 AWG

c)

No. 8 to No. 4 AWG

d)

No. 4 to No. 1 AWG

7.

Which of the following types of cable is suitable for dry locations only?

a)

Type TC

b)

Type NM

c)

Type UF

d)

Type USE

8.

In addition to being both flame-retardant and moisture-resistant, what characteristic does Type NMC cable have?

a)

It can carry distribution voltages in excess of 60,000V.

b)

It can be used for direct burial.

c)

It is fungus- and corrosion-resistant.

d)

It can be used in ducts or plenums.

9.

Type FC cable is a type of _____.

a)

channel wire assembly

b)

tray cable

c)

underground feeder cable

d)

medium-voltage cable

10.

Romex® is a common manufacturer name for _____.

a)

Type NM cable

b)

Type USE cable

c)

Type UF cable

d)

Type MC

11.

A rigid fishing tool used for long conduit runs is known as a _____.

a)

fish tape

b)

rodder

c)

reel

d)

wire blank

12.

The shielding in instrumentation circuits is typically _____.

a)

not grounded

b)

grounded by floating the ground at both ends of the wire

c)

grounded at one end only

d)

grounded at every instrument

13.

According to the NEC®, the minimum free conductor length required for making splices is _____.

a)

6" (150 mm)

b)

8" (200 mm)

c)

10" (250 mm)

d)

12" (300 mm)

14.

An important safety consideration when installing a pull line is to _____.

a)

stand in a direct line with the pulling rope

b)

keep the rope confined in conduit if possible

c)

use a high stretch rope for additional flexibility

d)

use a fish tape instead of a pull line on difficult pulls

15.

When pulling more than one conductor at a time, it is BEST to _____.

a)

keep the conductors straight and parallel

b)

twist the conductors for extra strength

c)

rewind all conductors on a single spool

d)

put back-tension on the conductors to prevent kinking