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The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) is the benchmark standard for safe electrical installation in the US. It is updated every 3 years by the NFPA.

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  • Topics covered: NEC articles 100, 210, 220, 240, 250, 300, 310, 430, and special occupancies.
  • Passing score: Aim for 80%+ on NEC code tests before exam day.
  • Questions: 7 multiple-choice, one correct answer each
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Hazardous Locations practice test questions-1 — Question List

Question 1: If the conduit is placed in hazardous locations, it must be made ...................... to prevent sparking when a fault current flows through it.

  • sealed
  • bonded
  • wrentchtight
  • rugged plastic

NEC Reference: NEC 500.8(E)

Question 2: Which of the following locations easily ignitable fibers/flying are stored?

  • Class I Division 1
  • Class III Division 1
  • Class II Division 1
  • Class III Division 2

NEC Reference: NEC 500.5(D)(2)

Question 3: In class I Division 1 location all fixed boxes and joints should be made .................

  • explosion proof
  • water proof
  • dust proof
  • fire proof

NEC Reference: NEC 500.7(A)

Question 4: Motors in class II division 1 location must be ..................

  • totally enclosed
  • totally enclosed-pipevented
  • water proof
  • explosion proof

NEC Reference: NEC 502.125(A)

Question 5: When a flexible cord supply a pendant fixture in a class II location it must be indicated for ............................

  • hard use
  • extra hard use
  • class II use
  • Normal use

NEC Reference: NEC 502.140

Question 6: For equipment installed in class I location which of the following type of bonding is required?

  • A bonding jumper
  • Double ended jumper
  • hardly bonded
  • compression type bonding

NEC Reference: NEC 501.30

Question 7: Which of the following color is used to identify intrinsically safe conductors?

  • Green
  • yellow
  • red
  • blue

NEC Reference: NEC 504.80(C)

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.
EXAM CARD NEC CODE
Questions7
Time limit11 min
Pass score70%
Code editionNEC 2023
DifficultyIntermediate
Last reviewedJun 2026

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Source: NEC 2026 (NFPA 70)