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Interview Questioners NEC
Interview Questioners NEC
NEC
a) Class 1 Div 1, in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gasses can exist under
normal operation condition.
Class 1 Div 2 – in which volatile flammable liquid or flammable gasses are handle,
processed used by which gases & vapors can be escaped under abnormal operation or any
equipment.
b) Class 1 Div 1 – In which volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases are present under
abnormal condition of any equipment.
Class 1 Div.2 - In Which ignitable Concentrations of Flammable gasses can exit under
normal operation.
c) Both a) & b) be applied.
d) None of the above.
Ans . A.) Per NEC-500(B) (1 & 2).
3. What is the standard wire fill requirement for conduit sealing fittings?
a) 30%
b) 25%
c) 40%
d) 35%
Ans. B) Per NEC.501.C-6
4. What is the maximum percentage of cross section a conduit raceway can be filled
containing three (3) or more conductors?
a) 100 %
b) 50 %
c) 40 %
d) Not required
Ans. C) Per NEC.CHAPTER.9
5. What is the maximum distance between supports for rigid metal conduit (RMC) on
Horizontal Straight Run?
a) 180’C
b) 270’C
c) 360’C
d) None of the above.
Ans. C) Per NEC.346.11
7. Per NEC. What is the minimum number of conduit threads should be engaged @
hazardous locations?
8. Per NEC. What is the maximum number of over current devices allowed in branch circuit
Panel board?
9. Per NEC. What is the minimum working clearance requirement in front of low voltage
electrical equipment?
a) 900 mm (3ft)
b) 800 mm (2.5ft)
c) 700 mm (2.25ft)
d) 600 mm (2ft)
Ans. A) Per NEC. 110-26 (Table 26 (A) (1)
10. Per NEC, which of the following listed below are or maybe present in the air in quantities
sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixture?
a) 300
b) 350
c) 400
d) 250
Ans. D) Per NEC. 250
12. Per NEC, what is the percent ampacity of Branch circuit conductors supplying single
motor-compressor?
a) 50 %
b) 60%
c) 100%
d) 125%
Ans. D) Per NEC. 440.32
13. Per NEC, All 125 volts, single phase, 15,20 amps receptacles installed in location specified
in Bathrooms & Kitchens shall be:
a) Single receptacle.
b) Duplex receptacle
c) Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
d) None of the above
Ans. C) Per NEC. 210.8 A (1)
14. Per NEC, Open conductor for outside branch circuit run between building shall be
separated from open conductor of other circuits or system by not less than:
a) 100 mm (4 in)
b) 150 mm (6 in)
c) 50 mm (2 in)
d) 300 mm (12 in)
Ans. A) Per NEC 225.14 (c)
15. Which type of enclosure can be installed in hazardous indoor location?
a) NEMA 4x
b) NEMA 3 & 4
c) NEMA 3R
d) NEMA 7, 8
Ans. D) Per NEMA Standard
a) Black
b) White
c) Gray
d) White/Gray Both
Ans. D) Per NEC. 200.6
17. What method is permitted to be utilized for splicing direct buried cables?
a) Splice Box
b) Not Permitted
c) Materials suitable for the application
d) a & c
Ans. d.) Per NEC. 30.50
a) Hazardous
b) Non – hazardous
c) Dwelling units
d) None of the above
Ans. A) Per NEC. 500
19. What is the minimum length of free conductors shall be left at each Outlet, Junction &
Switch point for splices or connection of fixtures or devices?
a) 6 inches
b) 4 inches
c) 2 inches
d) 1 inches
Ans. A) Per NEC. 300.14
20. How many hours the maximum current is expected to continue on a continuous load?
a) 4 HRS or More
b) 2 HRS or More
c) 3 HRS or More
d) 5 HRS or More
Ans. C) Per NEC 100
22. In hazardous classified locations, seals are needed in the following instances.
23. Where the voltage exceeds 600 volts, Nominal, Permanent & conspicuous warning signs
shall be provide reading as follows:
24. A service drop conductors & service entrances conductors shall be arranges so that
water……… service raceway or equipment.
a) Will slide
b) Will not enter
c) Will enter
d) Will transfer.
Ans. B) Per NEC 230.54(g)
25. In case of appliance receptacle/outlets installed in dwelling unit for specific appliances,
such as Kitchen Equipment. It shall be installed within …… of the intended location of the
appliance.
a) 1.8 m
b) 2.3 m
c) 3.5 m
d) 4.5 m
Ans. A) Per NEC 210.50 (C)
26. What is the reference table from NEC that requires the maximum number of conductors
permitted in standard boxes?
a) NEC 110
b) NEC 240
c) NEC 250. 66 (Table-1)
d) NEC 314.16 (A)
Ans. D) NEC 314.16
a) Underwritten Laboratories
b) United Laboratories
c) Under Ground Laboratories
d) None of the above
Ans. A)
a) Snap switches rated @ 30 AMPS or less shall have over current protection not in excess
of 200 Amps.
b) Panel boards can be used to medium voltage
c) Shall have minimum 900 mm clearance in front
d) None of the above.
Ans. A) Per NEC. 408.16(b)
31. What are the basic reasons for grounding system?
a) To limit the voltages caused by lighting or by accidental contact of the supply conductors.
b) To stabilize the voltage under normal operating conditions (Which maintains the voltage
@ one level relative to ground)
c) To facilitate the operation of over current devices, such as Fuses, Circuit Breakers or
Relays. Underground fault conditions.
d) All of the above.
Ans. D) Per NEC 250.4(B)
32. Per NEC, how grounding conductors & bonding Jumpers connected to the equipment?
a) Exothermic welding
b) Listed pressure connector
c) Listed clamps or other listed means
d) All of the above
Ans. D) Per NEC 250.8
34. Which of the following cables listed below are suitable for class 1, division 1 & 2
Locations?
35. A 3-Phase system has phase to phase 480V AC, what is the phase to ground to
Neutral voltage?
36. A raceways shall only be used as a means of support for other raceway on the
Following condition:
a). Where the raceway or means of support is identified for the purpose.
b). Where the raceway contains power supply conductor for electrically controlled
Equipment
c). Where the raceway is used to support boxes or conduit bodies in accordance with
314.23
d). All of the above
Ans. D) Per NEC. 300.11(B)
37. Metal clad (type MC cables) is a factory assembly of one & more insulated circuit
conductors with or without optical fiber enclosed in an armor of interlocking metal or
corrugated metallic sheath shall not be used:
a). In Direct burial unless the metallic sheath shall be suitable for the condition.
b). In cable tray or any raceway
c). In hazardous (classified) locations as permitted in Articles 501,502,503,504 &
505.
d). None of the above
Ans. a) Per NEC (330.12)
39. What is the temperature rating for lighting fixtures where combustible
Materials shall be present for such installation?
a.) 90 C
b.) 80 C
c.) 85 C
d.) None of the above
Ans. a.) per NEC410.5