Deck 1: Introduction to the National Electrical Code

Question 1

Formal interpretations of the NEC are governed by ____.

A) regional construction authorities
B) Underwriter's Laboratories
C) OSHA
D) NFPA

Answer 1

NFPA

Question 2

The NRTL program specified in the Code of Federal Regulations ____.

A) regulates training standards
B) regulates labor standards for electrical contractors
C) accredits and regulates independent laboratories
D) accredits electrical material manufacturing facilities

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Mandatory rules in the NEC contain the language ____.

A) "must" or "must not"
B) "shall" or "shall not"
C) "penalties for noncompliance"
D) "suggested but discretionary"

Answer 3

"shall" or "shall not"

Question 4

The Illustrated Guide to the NEC should be used as a(n) ____.

A) supplement to the NEC
B) index for the NEC
C) graphical substitution for the NEC
D) replacement for difficult sections of the NEC

Question 5

The term "labeled" means that ____.

A) equipment or material must continue to comply with the appropriate standards (or performance ) under which the labeling was granted
B) equipment, materials, or services meet appropriate designated standards or have been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose
C) equipment or material complies with discretionary standards as listed in the NEC
D) equipment or material is labeled for sale to general or subcontractors

Question 6

Which agency is responsible for the maintenance and publication of the NEC ?

A) National Association of Electrical Engineers (NAEE)
B) National Firefighters Association (NFA)
C) Underwriter's Laboratory (UL)
D) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Question 7

NEC tables such as 210.21(B)(3) present a requirement's ____.

A) multiple application possibilities
B) pricing structures
C) revision schedules
D) governing agencies

Question 8

In addition to installation rules, the NEC is concerned with the ____.

A) types of installation methods
B) electrical contractor licensing requirements
C) type and quality of electrical wiring system materials
D) supervising agency

Question 9

Local ordinances ____.

A) may adopt the NEC as written
B) are superceded by the NEC
C) are included in most copies of the NEC
D) must be amended to accommodate specific wiring diagrams

Question 10

The NEC arose as a consensus of more than 1200 individuals primarily to ____.

A) standardize price schedules
B) combat a growing epidemic of electrical fires
C) standardize equipment
D) use as a marketing tool

Question 11

The UL logo indicates that ____.

A) the listed product is guaranteed to be risk free
B) the listed product complies with UL standards
C) the product complies with OSHA standards
D) independent testing was performed in Underwriter's Laboratories

Question 12

The word luminaire refers to ____.

A) the light source only
B) a complete lighting unit
C) the lampholder
D) parts to position the light source

Question 13

The term "listed" means that ____.

A) equipment, materials, or services meet appropriate designated standards or have been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose
B) equipment or material must continue to comply with the appropriate standards (or performance ) under which the labeling was granted
C) equipment or material complies with discretionary standards as listed in the NEC
D) equipment or material is listed for sale by general or subcontractors