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Protective Relay Objective Questions Quiz

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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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The most tested articles are 100 (Definitions), 200–250 (Wiring & Grounding), 300–314 (Wiring Methods), 400–411 (Conductors), 430 (Motors), and 700–701 (Emergency Systems).

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This Protective Relay Objective Questions Quiz has 9 questions with detailed answers and NEC references. Take the full test, review every wrong answer, and look up the NEC article it references before moving on.

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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: 9 multiple-choice, one correct answer each
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Protective Relay Objective Questions Quiz — Question List

Question 1: A differential relay acts on the principle of difference between which of the following electrical quantities?

  • voltage
  • current
  • impadance
  • any one

Question 2: Negative Phase sequence relay is used to protect ....... from phase to phase faults

  • Generator
  • Bus bar
  • Transformer
  • Electric Heater

Question 3: A protective relay ..............

  • detects the fault location
  • interrupts the fault current
  • separates the electrical circuit in case of fault
  • operates same as electrical fuse

Question 4: Which of the following is used to suppress the reverse polarity voltage spike in an electrical relay?

  • resistor
  • transistor
  • FET
  • MOSFET

Question 5: A de-spiking diode shall be connected in ..................... with the relay coil in electrical relay.

  • series
  • Parallel

Question 6: Distance relay operates on ......................

  • Magnitude of voltage
  • Magnitude of current
  • Ratio of voltage and current
  • Magnitude of reactive power

Question 7: In static relay which of the following is used to open/close the relay contacts?

  • thyristor
  • diode
  • capacitor
  • Resistor

Question 8: Buchholz relays are used to protect ..................

  • Electrical Transformer
  • Electrical Generator
  • Electrical Bus Bar
  • Electrical Motor

Question 9: Up to what power rating of Transformer Horn gap protection is applied?

  • 500 KVA
  • 1500 KVA
  • 1000 KVA
  • 2000 KVA

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
Questions9
Time limit14 min
Pass score70%
Code editionNEC 2023
DifficultyIntermediate
Last reviewedJun 2026

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Source: NEC 2026 (NFPA 70)