Deck 1: Introduction to the National Electrical Code

Question 1

The word luminaire refers to ____.

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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) Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
D) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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"

Question 8

The NRTL program specified in the regulation "OSHA Recognition Process for Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories" ____.

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

Question 9

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 10

Formal interpretations of the NEC are governed by ____.

A) regional construction authorities
B) Underwriters Laboratories
C) OSHA
D) NFPA

Question 11

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 12

Local ordinances ____.

A) may adopt the NEC as written or amend the Code with more or less stringent regulations
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 13

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