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Flexible Cords and Fixture Wires (NEC 400)

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  • Topics covered: NEC articles 100, 210, 220, 240, 250, 300, 310, 430, and special occupancies.
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Flexible Cords and Fixture Wires (NEC 400) — Question List

Question 1: Flexible cord or cable cannot be used in place of permanent wiring.

  • True
  • False

Question 2: When eight 16A current carrying conductors are grouped in to a flexible cord. What is the allowable ampacity of each conductor?

  • 11.2 amperes
  • 16 amperes
  • 12.8 amperes
  • 14.4

NEC Reference: NEC 400.5(A)(3)

Question 3: Which of the following places the flexible cords cannot be used?

  • Wiring of cranes and hoists
  • Connection of moving parts
  • Elevator cables
  • Attached to building surfaces

Question 4: The over current devices for flexible cords or cables must not be rated …………………………..

  • Higher than the cord’s ampacity
  • Lower than the cord’s ampacity
  • 125% lower than cord’s ampacity
  • 125% higher than cords ampacity

Question 5: Which of the following is the minimum size of fixture size that can use for wiring control circuits?

  • 18 AWG
  • 16 AWG
  • 10 AWG
  • 12 AWG

NEC Reference: NEC 402.6

Question 6: What is the allowable ampacity of a 10 AWG Fixture wire?

  • 28
  • 23
  • 17
  • 32

NEC Reference: NEC 402.5

Question 7: Unless it is permitted the conductors cannot be used for the following wiring?

  • Branch circuit wiring
  • Elevators and escalator control circuits
  • To connect luminaries
  • Fire alarm circuits

Question 8: When 5 current carrying conductors are equipped in the flexible cord, which percentage of rated ampacity is allowed for each conductor?

  • 80
  • 60
  • 70
  • 90

NEC Reference: NEC 400.5(A)(3)

Key NEC References for This Test

ArticleWhat It Covers
Ch. 1–4General rules — apply to all installations
Ch. 5–7Special rules — override Ch. 1–4 where they conflict
Ch. 8Communications — completely independent of Ch. 1–7
Ch. 9Tables — referenced by articles, not standalone enforceable rules
Art. 210.12AFCI — major expansion in NEC 2026
Art. 230.67Surge protection at service equipment — new NEC 2026
Study Tip: Learn the NEC index — use keywords, not article numbers. Practice finding 5 different topics in under 2 minutes each.
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Questions8
Time limit12 min
Pass score70%
Code editionNEC 2023
DifficultyIntermediate
Last reviewedJun 2026

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Source: NEC 2026 (NFPA 70)