Deck 1: Commercial Building Plans and Specifications

Question 1

In the metric system, what is the prefix for 1000?

A)centi-
B)kilo-
C)mega-
D)giga-

Answer 1

B

Question 2

How is the term "LABELED" different than "IDENTIFIED" as used in the NEC ?

Answer 2

IDENTIFIED (as applied to equipment): Recognizable as suitable for the specific purpose, functions, use, environment, application, and so forth, where described in a particular Code requirement.
LABELED: Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

Question 3

Allowing metal shavings from a drilling operation to fall onto live parts of electrical equipment generally results in a(n)____, which can cause deadly burns.

A)lockout
B)arc blast
C)tagout
D)pressure wave

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The NEC defines a(n)____ as one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.

A)qualified person
B)engineer
C)expert
D)employee

Question 5

A ____ is when the dimensions of a product already designed and manufactured to the inch-pound system have their dimensions converted to metric dimensions.

A)soft metric conversion
B)soft metric measurement
C)hard metric conversion
D)hard metric measurement

Question 6

The wording on a counterfeit UL logo might say "approved" instead of "____."

A)SAFE
B)TESTED
C)OK
D)LISTED

Question 7

Which item in the General Clauses and Conditions is of value to the contractor and his estimator only?

A)Proposal
B)Schedule of Drawings
C)Agreement
D)Notice to Bidders

Question 8

According to the Supplementary General Conditions, who is responsible for any utilities that are damaged?

A)the municipal government
B)the contractor
C)the crew
D)the site owner

Question 9

How are commas, periods, and spaces used to make long numbers easier to read?

Question 10

What does the appropriate section of the NEC state about submitting plans?

Question 11

How can one become qualified to work on or near exposed energized equipment?

Question 12

Who may submit a proposal to change the NEC using the Proposal Form found in the back of the NEC ?

A)anyone
B)a member of the Code-Making Panel
C)a professional engineer
D)a registered electrician

Question 13

In the General Clauses and Conditions, what does the "Instructions to Bidders" section encompass?

Question 14

Which nonprofit organization publishes the Electrical Appliances and Utilization Equipment Directory (Orange Book)?

A)FPN
B)UL
C)NEC ^â
D)NFPA

Question 15

In the areas where ____ is enforced, the NEC is the law.

A)EWC
B)COBRA
C)OSHA
D)NFPA

Question 16

What is the metric designator for a raceway of trade size 3?

A)12
B)21
C)41
D)78

Question 17

On large electrical installations, an arc flash can generate temperatures of ____ degrees F.

A)15,000
B)25,000
C)35,000
D)45,000

Question 18

The ASHRAE Handbook is considered the Bible of the ____ industry, much like the NEC is to the electrical industry.

A)heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning
B)lighting
C)mechanical manufacturers
D)wire and cable

Question 19

The construction plans for a building are often called ____ .

A)shop drawings
B)architecturals
C)blueprints
D)plots

Question 20

When turning a standard disconnect switch on, ____ of the switch.

A)do not stand to the right
B)do not stand to the left
C)always stand in front
D)do not stand in front