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  • Topics covered: All NEC chapters — branch circuits, grounding, conductors, wiring methods, motors, and more.
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  • Questions: 10 multiple-choice, one correct answer each
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NEC Code Questions Practice Test-14 — Question List

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

  • wrentch tight
  • sealed
  • bonded
  • rugged plastic

NEC Reference: NEC 500.8(E)

Question 2: What are the maximum allowable service dis connectors consist for each service?

  • 4
  • 2
  • 6
  • 8

NEC Reference: NEC 230.71(A)

Question 3: What is the smallest rating plug fuse that is used for residential 120 volts branch circuit?

  • 15 amperes
  • 20 amperes
  • 12 amperes
  • 18 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 240.6(A)

Question 4: What is the voltage drop of two 10 AWG THWN conductors that supply 16 amperes 115 volts load located 50 feet from the source?

  • 1.92 volts
  • 0.96 volts
  • 2.4 volts
  • 1.8 volts

Question 5: What is the minimum volt ampere rating of a 110,000 square foot school?

  • 330 KVA
  • 220 KVA
  • 165 KVA
  • 440 KVA

NEC Reference: NEC 220.12

Question 6: A disconnecting means should be visibly located from a motor not more than .............. distance.

  • 50 feet
  • 40 feet
  • 55 feet
  • 60 feet

Question 7: A 4800 watts electric motor is connected to 240 volts single phase supply, 2 wire circuit. what is the minimum size THW conductor that is required to supply the load?

  • 14 AWG
  • 12 AWG
  • 10 AWG
  • 8 AWG

NEC Reference: NEC 424.3(B)

Question 8: What is the minimum allowable 3 wire service entrance conductor rating for a single family dwelling unit?

  • 100 amperes
  • 125 amperes
  • 150 amperes
  • 75 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 230.42(B)

Question 9: An electric heater with a resistance of 18 ohms draws a current of 7 amperes. what is the minimum wattage of electric heater?

  • 882 watts.
  • 764 watts
  • 126 watts
  • 922 watts

Question 10: what is the maximum over current device rating that is allowed to placed  to protect panel board instrumentation circuit?

  • 30 amperes
  • 15 amperes
  • 20 amperes
  • 10 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 408.52

EXAM CARD NEC_PRACTICE
Questions10
Time limit15 min
Pass score70%
Code editionNEC 2023
DifficultyIntermediate
Last reviewedJun 2026

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Source: NEC 2026 (NFPA 70)