QUIZ

NEC CHAPTER 3

1. The maximum distance between supports for individual lengths of metal raceways must not
exceed

• 10 ft.
• 6 ft.
• 3 ft.
• 2 ft.

Please Refer: NEC Code 376.30(A) 10 ft.

2. The minimum and maximum approved electrical trade size for ENT is ____:

• 0.5 and 2 inches

• 0.5 and 6 inches
• 0.5 and 4 inches
• 0.75 and 4 inches

Please Refer: NEC Code 362.20(A) 0.5 and 2 inches

3. Coupled with listed fittings, RMC provides electrical continuity and therefore can serve as an
equipment grounding conductor:

• False
• True

Please Refer: NEC Code 344.2 and 344.60 True

4. The ampacity of a 4 AWG THHN copper conductor is _____:

• 150 A
• 95 A
• 120 A
• 60 A

Please Refer: NEC Code Table 310.15(B) 16 95A

5. Cables installed parallel to framing members shall be installed and supported so that the
nearest outside surface of the cable is atleast ______ from the nearest edge of the framing
members or furring strip where nails are likely to penetrate:

• 1.6 mm
• 26 mm
 • 28 mm
• 32 mm

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.4(D) 32 mm

6. Where the overcurrent device is rated over ______, the ampacity of the conductors it
protects must be equal to or greater than the overcurrent device rating:

• 200 A
• 300 A
• 800 A
• 150 A

Please Refer: NEC Code 240.4(C) 800 A

7. Metal wireway support intervals must not exceed _____:

• 5A
• 10 A
• 3A
• 6A

Please Refer: NEC Code 376.30(A) 5A

8. ENT must be secured within _____ of all termination points:

• 12 ft.
• 4 ft.
• 6 ft.
• 3 ft.

Please Refer: NEC Code 362.30(A) 3ft

9. LFNC must be securely fastened at a interval not greater than _____ :

• 3 ft.
• 12 ft.
• 4 ft.
• 6 ft.

Please Refer: NEC Code 356.30(1) 3 ft.

10. A length of conduit (or tubing) measuring ____ or less is considered as a nipple:

• 16 inches
• 18 inches
• 24 inches
• 32 inches
Please Refer: NEC Code 310.15(B)(3)(a) 24 Inches

11. Type AC Cable must have a bending radius at least _____ times the diameter of the cable:

• 6
• 10
• 5
• 4

Please Refer: NEC Code 320.24 5 times

12. Type MC Cables must be supported and secured at intervals not exceeding _____:

• 6 feet
• 4.5 feet
• 6.5 feet
• 5 feet

Please Refer: NEC Code 330.30 6 feet

13. Type MV is a single dielectric insulated cable rated _____ volts or higher:

• 1001 V
• 2001 V
• 408 V
• 6001 V

Please Refer: NEC Code 328.2 2001V

14. Exposed Runs of Type MC Cable must be supported at intervals of _____ or less:

• 4 ft.
• 4.5 ft.
• 6 ft.
• 5 ft.

Please Refer: NEC Code 330.30(B) 6 ft

15. Type MC and Type MI Cables that are identified as direct burial can be installed under a
building without a raceway:

• True
• False
Please Refer: NEC Code 300.5(C) True

16. Cables entering or exiting conduit used for support or protection against physical damage
require fittings on the conduit ends to prevent:

• Moisture Ingress
• Abrasion

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.15(C) Abrasion

17. Type AC Cable shall not have a flexible metal tape armor

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 320.100 False

18. Nonmetallic sheathed cable (secured to the box) must be secured within ___ of each box,
cabinet or fitting:

• 15 inches
• 4 feet
• 6 feet
• 12 inches

Please Refer: NEC Code 334.30 12 Inches

19. ____ Cables shall have an internal bonding strip in intermediate contact with the armor for its
entire length:

• Type MC
• Type AC
• Nonmetallic sheathed Cable
• Type MI

Please Refer: NEC Code 320.100 Type AC

 20. Type AC Cable must be secured within ____ of every box, cabinet or fitting:

• 12 inches
• 6 inches
• 4.5 inches
• 15 inches

Please Refer: NEC Code 320.30 12 Inches

21. Direct buried conductors and cables emerging from the ground must be protected by
enclosures and raceways:

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.5(D)(1) True

22. Attics and roof spaces not accessible by permanent stairs or ladders requires protection for
cables only within ____ of the nearest edge of the scuttle hole and attic:

• 6 feet
• 3 feet
• 4 feet
• 4.5 feet

Please Refer: NEC Code 320.23(A) 6 feet

23. The nearest outside surface of installed and supported exposed non metallic sheathed cable
in unfinished basements and crawl spaces must be atleast ____ from the nearest edge of
the framing members where nails or screws are likely to penetrate:

• 30 mm
• 26 mm
• 28 mm
• 32 mm

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.4(A)(1) 32 mm

24. Minimum cover required for 600V direct burial cables or conductors in a trench below 50mm
thick concrete or equivalent is _____:
• 16 inches
• 12 inches
• 18 inches
• 24 inches

Please Refer: NEC Code – Table 300.5 18 inches

 25. Conductors associated with air handling spaces in dwelling units must remain at least _____
from the nearest edge of the wood members:

• 30 mm
• 28 mm
• 32 mm
• 26 mm

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.4(A)(1) 32mm

26. The minimum cover required for 600 V nominal rated directly buried cable under streets,
highways, roads and alleys shall be _____:

• 26 inches
• 18 inches
• 24 inches
• 20 inches

Please Refer: NEC Code – Table 300.5 24 inches

27. Type MI Cable diameters greater than 19mm but less than 25 mm in external diameter must
have a bend radius not less than ______ times the external diameter:

• 5
• 6
• 10
• 7

Please Refer: NEC Code 332.24 10 times

28. Type MV Cable shall not be used where exposed to direct sunlight, unless identified for the
use:

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 328.12 True

29. When using single conductor Type MI cables, all the phase conductors and neutral
conductors must be grouped together to:

• Prevent the entering of moisture

• Both options are correct
• None of the options are correct
• Minimize the induced voltages on the sheath

Please Refer: NEC Code 330.20(A) Minimize the induced voltages on the sheath
 30. Type MC Cables containing no more than four conductors, size of 10 AWG or smaller must
be secured within ______ of every box, cabinet and fittings:

• 12 inches
• 16 inches
• 6 inches
• 4.5 inches

Please Refer: NEC Code 330.30 12 inches

31. The cable installed parallel to framing members must be protected from penetration of nails
by a minimum ____ thick steel plate:

• 2.6 mm
• 2.4 mm
• 2 mm
• 1.6 mm

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.4(D) 1.6 mm

32. The maximum approved electrical trade size for RMC is _____:

• 6 inches
• ¾ inches
• ½ inches
• 4 inches

Please Refer: NEC Code 344.20(B) 6 inches

33. The minimum approval electrical trade size for IMC is _____:

• 1/2 inch
• 1(3/4) inch
• 3/4 inch
• 1/4 inch

Please Refer: NEC Code 342.20(A) ½ inches

34. EMT cannot serve as equipment grounding conductor:

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 358.60 False

 35. EMT Conduit must be fastened securely within _____ of all boxes (outlet, junction boxes etc)

• 6 feet
• 2.5 feet
• 3 feet
• 5 feet

Please Refer: NEC Code 358.30(A) 3 feet

36. Each Rigid PVC Conduit must be fastened securely within _____ of all termination points:

• 6 feet
• 5 feet
• 2.5 feet
• 3 feet

Please Refer: NEC Code 352.30(A) 3 feet

37. Securing is not required for ENT in length not more than ____ from the luminaire terminal
connection:

• 5 feet
• 2.5 feet
• 3 feet
• 6 feet

Please Refer: NEC Code 362.30(A) Exp-1 6 feet

38. The sum of the cross-sectional area of all contained conductors must not exceed _____ of
the wireways interior cross sectional area:

• 25%
• 40%
• 15%
• 20%

Please Refer: NEC Code 376.22(A) and 378.22 25%

39. The combined cross-sectional area of all conductors or cables must not exceed _____ of the
interior cross-sectional area of the underfloor raceway:
• 40%
• 15%
• 25%
• 20%

Please Refer: NEC Code 390.6 40%

 40. The number and size of conductors installed in any raceways must not exceed the raceways
design limitations:

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 386.21 True

41. The maximum approved electrical trade size for LFNC is _____:

• 8 inches
• 4 inches
• 6 inches
• 5 inches

Please Refer: NEC Code 356.20(B) 4 inches

42. Where flexibility is necessary, Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (LFNC) can be
secured within _____ of the termination:

• 3 feet
• 12 inches
• 6 feet
• 2 feet

Please Refer: NEC Code 356.30(2) 3 feet

43. Individual nonmetallic wireways must be supported as listed, and in no case shall be
distance between supports exceeding _____:

• 6 feet
• 5 feet
• 3 feet
• 10 feet

Please Refer: NEC Code 378.30(A) 10 feet

44. A 4 AWG copper conductors with a temperature rating of 60oC has an ampacity of ______:

• 20 Amperes
• 50 Amperes
• 60 Amperes
• 70 Amperes

Please Refer: NEC Code Table 310.15(B)(16) 70 Amperes

 45. FMC must be fastened securely in place (by approved means) at intervals of _____ or less:

• 4.5 ft.
• 6 ft.
• 2.5 ft.
• 3 ft.

Please Refer: NEC Code 348.30(A) 4.5 ft.

46. Securing is not required for ENT in lengths not more than ____ from a luminaire terminal
connection:

• 3 ft.
• 9 ft.
• 6 ft.
• 10 ft.

Please Refer: NEC Code 362.30(A) 6 ft.

47. Galvanized steel and stainless steel RMC can be used under all atmospheric conditions,
within all types of occupancies:

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 344.10(A)(1) True

48. If the structural members are not available within 3 ft, a distance of _____ is acceptable for
IMC and RMC:

• 10 ft.
• 5 ft.
• 6 ft.
• 8 ft.

Please Refer: NEC Code 342.30(A)(2) and 344.30(A) 5 ft.

49. Holes must be bored so that the edge of the hole is atleast _____ from the nearest edge of
the wood members:

• 32 mm
• 30 mm
• 36 mm
• 26 mm

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.4(A)(1) 32 mm

 50. If installed horizontally, metal wireways must be supported at each end and at intervals not
exceeding ______ :

• 6 ft.
• 4 ft.
• 3 ft.
• 5 ft.

Please Refer: NEC Code 376.30(A) 5 ft.

51. The ampacity adjustment factors don’t apply to conductors installed in surface metal
raceways if the cross sectional area of the raceway exceeds ______ :

• 6 sq.in
• 4 sq.in
• 8 sq.in
• 12 sq.in

Please Refer: NEC Code 386.22(1) 4 sq.in

52. At least _____ of free conductor, measured from the point in the box where it emerges from
its raceway or cable sheath shall be left at each outlet, junction and switch point:

• 4 inches
• 6 inches
• 3 inches
• 5 inches

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.14 6 Inches

53. _____ is the maximum approved electrical trade size for PVC conduit:

• 2 inches
• 4 inches
• 0.5 inches
• 6 inches

Please Refer: NEC Code 352.20(B) 6 inch

54. A switch or circuit breaker enclosure may be used as a raceway if the conductor fill doesnot
exceed _____ :

• 75%
• 50%
• 40%
• 80%

Please Refer: NEC Code 312.2 40%

 55. In building over 3 floors. ENT must be concealed behind floors, walls, or ceiling that have a
_____ minute finish rating:

• 30
• 25
• 12
• 15

Please Refer: NEC Code 362.10(2) 15

56. Allowable ampacity for 10 AWG copper conductor is _______ in the 60o C Column:

• 20 A
• 40 A
• 30 A
• 35 A

Please Refer: NEC Code 310.15(B)(16) 30A

57. A vertically mounted luminaire weighting no more than ______ can be supported to a device
box or plaster ring secured to a device box:

• 6 lb
• 10 lb
• 12 lb
• 9 lb

Please Refer: NEC Code 314.27(A)(1) Exp – A 6lb

58. NM cable run horizontally through the framing members is considered supported if secured
within ______ of the termination:

• 4 ft
• 6 ft
• 3 ft
• 1 ft

Please Refer: NEC Code 334.30(A) 1 ft

59. Box calculations for ______ and larger conductors under 600 V are performed based on the
size and numbers of raceways:

• 10 ft
• 4 ft
• 6 ft
• 8 ft

Please Refer: NEC Code 314.28 4 ft

 60. A luminaire supported by a single conduit shall not exceed ______ in any horizontal direction
from the point of conduit entry:

• 8 in
• 18 in
• 16 in
• 12 in

Please Refer: NEC Code 314.23(H)(2) 12 inches

61. Smooth Sheath Type MC cables must not be bent so that bending radius of the inner edge of
the cable is less than _____ times the external diameter:

• 10
• 12
• 8
• 15

Please Refer: NEC Code 330.24(A)(1) 10 times

62. The minimum distance between raceways enclosing the same conductors is ______ times
the trade size of the largest raceway:

• 6
• 4
• 3
• 2

Please Refer: NEC Code 314.28(A)(2) 6 times

63. Outlet boxes that do not enclose devices or utilization equipment must have an internal
depth of atleast ______ :

• 1 in
• 1.5 in
• 0.75 in
• 0.5 in

Please Refer: NEC Code 314.24(A) 0.5 inches

64. Non metallic sheathed cable must be supported and secured at an intervals not exceeding
_____ :

• 3 ft
• 5 ft
• 4.5 ft
• 6 ft

Please Refer: NEC Code 334.30 4.5 ft

 65. Type NMC cable installed in shallow chases in masonry, concrete or adobe must be
protected against nails or screws by a steel plate not less than _______ in thick and covered
with adobe or similar finish:

• 1/8
• ¼
• 1/16
• 1/12

Please Refer: NEC Code 334.15(B) 1/16 in

66. Volume allowance required per 12 AWG copper conductor for box fill calculations is _____
cu in.

• 2.25
• 2.00
• 2.5
• 3.0

Please Refer: NEC Table 314.16(B) 2.25 cu in

67. Boxes for a luminaire in a ceiling must be designed to support a luminaire weighting a
minimum of _________ :

• 50 lb
• 25 lb
• 40 lb
• 75 lb

Please Refer: NEC Code 314.27(A)(2) 50 lb

68. Surface metal raceways are not permitted to be installed if the voltage is 300V or more
between the conductors, unless the metal has a thickness of not less than ________:

• 0.004 in
• 0.4 in
• 4 in
• 0.04 in

Please Refer: NEC Code 386.12(2) 0.04 in

69. Underground service conductors must have their location identified by a warning ribbon
placed in the trench at least _____ above the underground conductor installation:
• 3 in
• 9 in
• 6 in
• 12 in

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.5(D)(3) 12 in

 70. The smallest conductor permitted for branch circuits for residential, commercial and industrial
locations is _____ copper conductor:

• 14 AWG
• 16 AWG
• 10 AWG
• 12 AWG

Please Refer: NEC Code 310.106(A) 14 AWG

71. ENT is permitted above a suspended ceiling if the suspended ceiling provides a ______
finish ratings:

• 30 min
• 20 min
• 10 min
• 15 min

Please Refer: NEC Code 362.10(5) 15 min

72. AC cables run horizontally through steel or wood framing members is considered supported
where such support does not exceed ______ :

• 4.5 ft
• 4 ft
• 3 ft
• 2.5 ft

Please Refer: NEC Code 320.30(C) 4.5 ft

73. When a single conductors are installed in a nonmetallic raceways, _________ of the metal
enclosure must be minimized by cutting a slot between the individual holes through which
the conductors pass:

• Capacitive heating
• Resistive heating
• Inductive heating

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.20(B) Inductive heating

74. PVC conduit can be concealed within walls, floors, or ceilings, directly buried or embedded in
concrete in buildings of any height:

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 350.10(A) True

 75. When structural members does not permit the raceway to be secured within 3 ft of a box or
termination fitting, the raceway must be secured within ______ of the termination:

• 5 ft
• 6 ft
• 4 ft
• 7 ft

Please Refer: NEC Code 344.30(A)(2) 5 ft

76. Where the box opening is less than 8 in., length of free conductors must extend atleast
_____ outside the box opening:

• 5 in
• 3 in
• 4 in
• 2 in

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.14 3 in

77. Splices and taps can be installed in a cabinet if the total area of the conductors, splices and
taps installed at any cross section does not exceed _____ of the cross-sectional area of
enclosure space:

• 75%
• 50%
• 60%
• 40%

Please Refer: NEC Code 312.8(2) 75%

78. Nonmetallic auxiliary gutters installed outdoors shall be sunlight resistant and suitable for wet
locations :

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 366.6 (A) True

79. Busways shall not be permitted to be located in the open where visible:

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 368.10 (A) False

 80. Busways shall be securely supported at intervals not exceeding _____ unless otherwise
designed and marked.

• 1.4 m
• 1.5 m
• 2.1 m
• 2.4 m

Please Refer: NEC Code 368.30 1.5 m

81. Cable bus shall not be permitted to extend transversely through partitions or walls, other than
fire walls, provided that the section within the wall is continuous, protected against physical
damage, and unventilated.

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 370.18 (A) False

82. The spacing within cabinets and cutout boxes shall be increased to at least _____ for
voltages of 251 to 1000, nominal.

• 25.4 mm
• 24.5mm
• 25.3 mm
• 26.4 mm

Please Refer: NEC Code 312.11 (A)(3) 25.4mm

83. Approved drainage openings not smaller than _____and not larger than _____ in diameter
shall be permitted to be installed in the field in boxes or conduit bodies listed for use in damp
or wet locations:

• 3 mm and 6 mm
• 3.5mm and 6.2 mm
• 4 mm and 5 mm
• 4.5 mm and 5.2 mm

Please Refer: NEC Code 314.15 3 mm and 6 mm

84. Medium Voltage Cable, Type MV is a single or multiconductor solid dielectric insulated cable
rated _____ volts or higher:

• 1520 V
• 1800 V
• 1900 V
• 2001 V

Please Refer: NEC Code 328.2 2001V

 85. Cable tray shall be permitted to be used as a support system for service conductors, feeders,
branch circuits, communications circuits, control circuits, and signaling circuits.

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 392.10 True

86. Where 1/0 AWG through 4/0 AWG single conductor cables are installed in ladder cable tray,
the maximum allowable rung spacing for the ladder cable tray shall be _____mm:

• 230 mm
• 300 mm
• 225 mm
• 305 mm

Please Refer: NEC Code 392.10(B)(1) 225 mm

87. Single conductors used as equipment grounding conductors shall be insulated, covered, or
bare, and they shall be 4 AWG or larger:

• 6 AWG
• 5 AWG
• 4 AWG
• 8 AWG

Please Refer: NEC Code 392.10 (B)(1)(c) 4 AWG

88. Cables operating at over _____ volts and those operating at 1000 volts or less can be
installed in the same cable tray:

• 600 volts
• 800 volts
• 900 volts
• 1000 volts

Please Refer: NEC Code 392.20 (B) 1000 volts

89. Metal cable trays shall be permitted to be used as equipment grounding conductors:

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 392.60 (A) True

 90. Where any of the single conductor cables are 1/0 through 4/0 AWG, the sum of the
diameters of all single conductor cables can exceed the cable tray width:

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 392.22 (B)(D) False

91. Stainless steel RMC and fittings shall only be used with galvanized steel RMC and fittings:

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 314.14 False

92. RMC larger than metric designator _____ shall not be used.

• 5 in
• 4 in
• 6 in
• 8 in

Please Refer: NEC Code 314.14 (B) 6 in

93. There shall not be more than the equivalent of _____ bends between pull points, for
example, conduit bodies and boxes:

• Three quarter
• Four quarter
• Five quarter
• Six quarter

Please Refer: NEC Code 352.26 Four quarter

94. Raceways can be used as a means of support for other raceways, cables and cords.

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.11 False

95. Which of the following conditions the conductors from different circuits can occupy the same
raceway?

• If the insulating rating voltage is greater than the maximum circuit voltage
• If the two circuits have same voltage
• If the two circuits have same insulation rating voltage

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.3 (C)(1) If the insulating rating voltage is greater than the maximum
circuit voltage
 96. Cables through metal framing members shall be installed without bushings:

• True
• False

Please Refer: NEC Code 300.4(B) False

97. Which of the following locations Type AC cable cannot be used?

• Cable trays
• Wet location
• Dry location
• Branch circuits for exposed work

Please Refer: NEC Code 320 Wet location

98. In a wet location, the enclosure shall be mounted that there is at least _____ airspace
between enclosure and the wall.

• 1
• 1/2
• 3/4
• 1/4

Please Refer: NEC Code 312.2 1/4 inch

99. Which of the following locations type NM cable can be permitted to use?

• one and two family dwelling units

• In storage battery rooms
• As a service entrance cable
• In elevators or escalators

Please Refer: NEC Code 334.12 one and two family dwelling units

100. Which of the following is the ampacity of 4 AWG SE cable?

• 70 amp
• 65 amp
• 80 amp
• 85 amp

Please Refer: NEC Code 338.10(B) 70 amp

SE cable ampacity is based on 600C
Refer: NEC Table 310.15(B)(16)
4 AWG — 70 A