NEC Questions Practice Test-16
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Question 1 of 8
1. Question
1 pointsWhat is the maximum voltage drop in branch conductor recommended by NEC ?
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Question 2 of 8
2. Question
1 pointswhat is the minimum general lightening load required for 3500 square foot ware house as permitted by NEC ?
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Refer: NEC Table 220.12
minimum general lightening load = 0.2 VA/ square foot
Total minimum general lightening load = total square foot * 0.2 VA / square foot
= 3500 * 0.2 = 700 VA
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Question 3 of 8
3. Question
1 pointsIf a 20 ampere AC snap switch is used to disconnect a 1.5 HP motor what must be the maximum full load current of a motor?
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Refer NEC 430.109 (C)(2)
A snap switch used to disconnect a motor where full load current rating should be less than 80% of ampere rating of a switch.
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Question 4 of 8
4. Question
1 pointsWhat is the maximum continuous load that can be connected to 240 volts 20 ampere branch circuit?
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Refer : NEC 210.20
the continuous load should have conductors rated 125% above the connected load.
The maximum permitted load = 20/1.25 = 16 amperes
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Question 5 of 8
5. Question
1 pointsIn a single family dwelling unit when four or more appliances are fastened in a place and connected to the same feeder then ……. percent demand factor can be applied in calculating total demand load.
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Question 6 of 8
6. Question
1 pointsWhat is the the minimum size copper wire that can be used for outside overhead wiring, if the wire carries more than 600 volts?
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Refer: NEC 225.6(A)(2)
If the wire carries more than 600 volts, the overhead wire size should be No. 6 AWG
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Question 7 of 8
7. Question
1 pointsWhat is the maximum allowable voltage between two adjacent snap switches are receptacles placed in a enclosure?
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Refer : NEC 404.8(B)
Unless they are separated permanently installed barriers the voltage between them should be less than 300 volts.
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Question 8 of 8
8. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the smallest size fixture wire allowed?
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Refer : NEC 410.54 (B)
The fixture wires must not be smaller than No. 18 AWG