2008 NEC Code Quiz- 25 Questions

OK…just for Zachary ( which my son is also named) I went on and re-answered the questions again…enjoy.

2008 NEC QUIZ by Paul Abernathy
Complete each statement.

  1. A(n) TYPE 1 permanently connected SPDs is intended for installation between the
    secondary of the service transformer and the line side of the service disconnect overcurrent device.
    NEC 100 -DEF________

  2. The dwelling unit receptacles required by the NEC shall be in addition to:
    a. _ Part of a luminaire or appliance, or

b. Controlled by a wall switch in accordance with 210.70(A)(1), Exception No. 1, or

c. Located within cabinets or cupboards, or

d. Located more than 1.7 m (51 ⁄2 ft) above the floor

NEC _210.15(1) through (4)

  1. Receptacle outlets shall not__ be required on a wall directly behind a range, counter-mounted
    cooking unit, or sink.
    NEC 210.52C Ex.(but the question is poor as it should mention the diagram as well…but again I did not write it…:wink:________

  2. The exothermic welding process is a permitted method of connecting grounding and
    bonding equipment.
    NEC 250.8(A)(4)
    _

  3. On a separately derived system, the grounding electrode conductor connection shall be made at the same
    point where the system bonding jumper____ is installed.
    NEC 250.30(A)(3)__________

  4. In buildings of multiple occupancy where the metal water piping system installed in a building or for an
    individual occupancies is metallically isolated from all other occupancies by use of nonmetallic water piping,
    the metal water piping system for each occupancy shall be permitted to be bonded to the equipment
    grounding terminal of the panelboard supplying that occupancy. The bonding jumper shall be sized in
    accordance with Table 250.122, based on the rating of the overcurrent protective device for the
    circuit supplying the occupancy______.
    NEC 250.104(A)(2)___

  5. Electrical nonmetallic tubing shall be____ permitted to be run through electrical metallic conduit
    in spaces used for environmental air.
    NEC 300.22©(1)____

  6. In straight pulls of 4AWG and larger conductors that are ___ required to be insulated , the length of
    the box shall not be less than eight times the trade size of the largest raceway.
    NEC 314.28(A) and (A)(1)
    __

  7. Handhole enclosures shall be identified for use in underground systems__________.
    NEC 314.30______

  8. Where more than two NM cables containing two or more current-carrying conductors are installed in contact
    with thermal insulation without maintaining spacing between cables, the allowable ampacity of each
    conductor shall be adjusted in accordance with ___Table 310.15(B)(2)(a).
    NEC 334.80

  9. Article 355__ covers the use, installation, and construction specification for reinforced
    thermosetting resin conduit (RTRC) and associated fittings.
    NEC 355.1______

  10. Wireways shall be constructed and installed so that adequate electrical and mechanical____ continuity of the complete system is secured.
    NEC 376.100(A)______

  11. All nonlocking 15- and 20- ampere, 125- and 250-volt receptacles installed in damp locations shall be a listed weather-resistant type_____.
    NEC 406.8(A)______

  12. An industrial control panel does not include the controlled equipment________.
    NEC 409.2(3)_______

  13. Older vending machines manufactured or remanufactured prior to January 1, 2005, shall be connected to a(n)

GFCI-protected outlet_____.
.
NEC 422.51_____

  1. A motor disconnecting means shall be designed so that it cannot be closed automatically__.
    NEC 430.103____

  2. Combustible gas detection equipment shall be listed for Class I, Division 1, the appropriate material group,
    and for the detection of the specific gas or vapor to be encountered.
    NEC 500.7(K)(1) or (2) if you wish

  3. In Class 2 Division 1 locations, switches, circuit breakers, motor controllers, and fuses, including
    pushbuttons, relays, and similar devices shall be provided with identified ___with dust ignitionproof enclosures.
    NEC 502.115(A)(1)

  4. Where an agricultural site is supplied by more than one service with any two services located a distance of 150 m (500 ft) or less apart, as measured in a straight line, a(n) permanent plaque or directory__ shall be
    installed at each of these distribution points denoting the location of each of the other distribution points and the buildings or structures served by each.
    NEC 547.9(E)____

  5. Where the tubing is readily accessible to other than qualified persons, field-installed skeleton tubing shall be
    provided with _______ suitable guards _______ or protected by other approved means.
    NEC 600.41(D)________

Name: ________________________ ID: A
21. A pool is a manufactured or field-constructed equipment designed to contain water on a permanent or
semipermanent basis and used for swimming, wading, Immersion______, or other purposes.
NEC 680.2_(however, the question left off Therapeutic purposes)__

  1. All wet-niche luminaires shall be removable from the water for ____ inspection _, relamping, or other
    maintenance.
    NEC 680.23(B)(6)

  2. Part V of Article 680 does not cover self-contained, portable fountains. Portable fountains shall comply with
    Parts II and III of Article 422______.
    NEC 680.50___

  3. When fuel cell power systems have both alternating-current (ac) and direct-current (dc) grounding requirements, the dc grounding system shall be bonded to the ac grounding system.
    NEC 692.41©_____

  4. Legally required and optional standby circuits shall not originate from the same vertical switchboard section, panelboard enclosure or individual disconnect enclosure as emergency circuits.
    NEC 700.9(B)(5)©
    __

REMEMBER…They are answered ABOVE using the 2008 NEC…because this was posted back in 2007…KEEP THAT IN MIND!

This is a good test I used the 2011 code book and found each one. if you have anything on master calculations post a test I would like to take it thanks. David Cameron Master Electrician

Sweet. Thanks!

I have found alot of useful information in the archives. Seems there were many more folks trying to help others in some of the older threads.