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Table of Contents
Crash Course Book Excerpt
Note from the Author .................................................................................................... 4
Journeyman and Master Final Exam 1 .............................................................................. 5
Journeyman and Master Final Exam 2 .................................................................................. 10
Mike Holt’s
Final Exams Understanding the 2014 National Electrical Code……………………………………………17
PSI TDLR Electrician Candidate Information Bulletin..…………………………………………………………43
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Note from the Author:
As a Master Electrician, in the electrical trade now for over 24 years, I’ve pursued my career like most
electricians do. I started in the Army in 1987, then moved into the residential service trade and worked my
way into commercial work. I’ve gone from the ground floor up on many new projects, including several
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electrical training was. However, as a ‘field’ electrician I knew how difficult and scarce this “good electrical
training” was to find. Most of my training came from OJT. Unfortunately for me, this was the least consistent
and least effective way to learn. I bought book after book trying to understand some of the harder to
comprehend theory portions and mathematical calculations. After years of studying, I now know them like the
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Journeyman and Master Final Exam 1
1. Where installing 20 ranges in a residential multiple occupancy setting, each rated at 12kw,
calculate the total demand load on the 3 wire, 4wire system's service:
A: 29,000
B: 43,500
C: 35,000
D: 240,000
Ans: b; See Annex D5(a) example on page 768, and 220.55, FPN No.1: page 62. Take the number of the maximum # of ranges between
any two phases and multiply by 2. (20 Ranges would be distributed by 7-7-6 on the three phases, thus 7 is the max #). 7 X 2 = 14. Then
select 14 ranges under Column "C" of 220.55 page 63. This gives you a demand for those two phases of 29,000 Watts. The question asks
for the total demand for all three phases, thus, 29,000/2 would equal 14,500 watts for each phase or times 3 = 43,500 watts.
2. A 200 kva transformer, 3ɵ rated over 1000V, with a secondary of 480Vand has a 2%
impedance rating, where located in a supervised location shall have its short circuit
protection, of a fuse type, set at:
A: 600 A
B: 700 A
C: 800 A
D: 900 A
Ans: b;, 700 Amps, Table 450.3(A), page 336. PIE = 200,000/480*1.73 = 240.02 Amps. Then table value for a fuse type is
250% of that value; 240 * 250% = 602 Amps. Note 1 of the table instructs you to select the next standard size circuit
breaker or fuse which according to 240.6(A) is 700A.
3. What is the MAXIMUM bending radius for a shielded or lead-covered cable rated at over 600
amps?
A: 5 times
B: 8 times
C: 10 times
D: 12 times
Ans: d; 12 times, 300.34, page 136, Conductor Bending Radius.
The conductor shall not be bent to a radius less than 8 times the overall diameter for nonshielded conductors or 12 times the overall
diameter for shielded or lead-covered conductors during or after installation.
4. An emergency separately derived system shall have all conductors switched, including the
grounded (neutral) conductor by which of the following?
A: single pole switch
B: double pole switch
C: knife switch
D: transfer switch
Ans: d; Transfer Switch.
5. Where a voltage drop results in a #2 AWG being increased to a 2/0 AWG and the grounding is #8
AWG, what size would the grounding conductor be increased to?
A: 8
B: 6
C: 4
D: 3
Ans: d; #3AWG, 250.122 (B), page 116
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6. Where 5 parallel runs of 2/0 that are connected to a 1000 Amp Over Current Protection Device,
what size would the grounding conductor be?
A: 2/0 AWG
B: #4 AWG
C: 1/0 AWG
D: #3 AWG
Ans: a; 250.122(F) page, 116
7. Were manholes, tunnels, and vaults have communication openings into enclosed areas
used by the public which of the following should be required:
A: Lighting
B: Ventilation
C: Safety Barriers
D: Covers
Ans: b; 110.77, page 42
8. An overhead service of 120/240 volts, servicing a residential property crosses over a
driveway and shall be a minimum of ____ feet from its lowest point to the ground.
A: 10 ft
B: 12 ft
C: 15 ft
D: 18 ft
Ans: b; 225.18, page 69
9. Conductors shall be considered to be located "outside a building" where they are:
A: Installed under 1 1/2" of concrete
B: Installed in Rigid 12" below the building
C: Installed under 2" of concrete
D: Installed under 1" of concrete in a RGC raceway
Ans: c, 230.6, page 74
10. Service conductors shall not be smaller than ______ AWG, unless part of a
multiconductor cabling system.
A: #6 AWG
B: #8 AWG
C: #3 AWG
D: #1 AWG
Ans: a, 230.202(A), page 82
11. Direct buried cables and conductors that emerge from grade shall be protected by at
least ______ feet above grade, and in no case shall be required to extend further than ____
feet below grade:
A: 10' and 2'
B: 8' and 2'
C: 10' and 18"
D: 8' and 18"
Ans:, d, 300.5(D)(1), page 128
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12. A straight pull junction box for a system rated at 1,000V shall be based on not less than
_____ times the diameter of the ______ shielded or lead-covered conductor entering the
box:
A: 8; Sum of all
B: 48; Largest
C: 8; Largest
D: 6; Sum of all
Ans: b, 314.71(A), page 175
13. All cut ends of RMC shall be reamed and finished, using a standard cutting die with a
_________ taper:
A: 1 in 10
B: 1 in 12
C: 2 in 15
D: 1 in 16
Ans: d, 344.28, page 193
14. What is the minimum sized conductor for a Temporary Service overhead conductor?
A. #8 AWG Cu
B. #6 AWG Cu
C. #4 AWG Al
D. There is no minimum size requirement per the NEC, check local AHJ
Ans: a; 230.23(B), page 74
15. Where calculating the proper fill percentages for conduit/wire fill, at what fraction of
your calculation would you consider as the next higher whole wire size (round up)?
A. 0.4
B. 0.5
C. 0.8
D. 0.1
Ans: c, Chapter 9, note 7.
16. A feeder disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than the ________ load of
the building.
A: Demand
B: Required circuits
C: Calculated load to be supplied
D: Individual branch circuits
(c. 225.39, page 71-72)
17. All conductors, located in a manhole, shall be which of the following:
A. Grouped together
B. Bundled into one group
C. Marked as "DANGER - High Voltage"
D. Cabled, racked up, or arranged in an approved manner
(d. 110.74 "Bending Space for Conductors, page 42)
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18. Show windows shall be calculated on the basis of which of the following?
A. 200 watts per square foot of window glass
B. 200 VA per linear foot of window
C. 180 VA per intended (planned) receptacle installation
D. 3 VA per square foot
(b. 220.14 (G)(2), Show Windows, page 59)
19. A plug based fuse of the Edison-base type shall be classified at a maximum voltage
rating of which of the following?
A. 120V and 20A
B. 125V and 30A
C. 240V and 40A
D. 240V and 20A
(b. 240.51, "Edison-Base Fuses, Classification" page 90)
20. Circuit breakers shall have a minimum interrupting rating of what amperage?
A. 15 A
B. 5,000 A
C. 10,000 A
D. 20 A
(b. 240.83(C) Marking, Interrupting Rating, page 91)
21. The blue colored lead wire in a heating cable shall be considered at which of the
following voltage classifications?
A. 120V
B. 208 V
C. 240 V
D. 277 V
ans: b; 424.35, page 286
22. Incandescent lamps for general use shall not be equipped with a medium base if rated
over _____ watts, or with a mogul base if rated over _______ watts.
A. 120W - 208W
B. 300W - 1,500W
C. 600W - 1,200W
D. 300W - 1,200W
ans: b; 410.103, page 274
23. Threading for a rigid conduit shall be used with a die of 1 in 16 taper and no less than
nor greater than _____ inches per foot of threading.
A. 1/2"
B. 1"
C. 3/4"
D. 2"
(c. 344.28 "Reaming and Threading, page 193)
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24. Multispeed motors shall have which of the following be permitted for two or more
windings of the motor, provided that the rating of the protective device does not exceed the
applicable percentage for the nameplate rating of the smallest winding protected?
A: Controllers
B: A Single Ground Fault Protective Device
C: In-Line Fuses
D: None of the above
(b. 430.52 (C)(4), page 311)
25. What is the specific UL listing that gives information on AFCI devices?
A: UL 1699-1999
B: UL 1999-1699
C: UL 2100-1500
D: 11.6.3(5)
(a., 210.12(B) FPN, #1, page 49)
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Journeyman and Master Final Exam 2
1. A disconnect installed in an Information Technology equipment room shall be located and
be readily accessible
near which of the following?
a: Near the Service Panel
b: Near the Principle Exit Doors
c: Not above 48" in Height
d: Near the Computer IT Equipment Rack
ans: b, 645.10, page 545.
2. Where an internal combustion engine is the prime mover for a Generator Set in use as an
emergency system, the
fuel supply capable of supplying the full demand of the unit, shall be located outside and be
able to provide a fuel
supply that is sufficient for a minimum of what period of time?
a: 1 Hour
b: 1 1/2 Hours
c: 2 Hours
d: 2 1/2 Hours
ans: c, 700.12(B)(2), page 599. (you will also find a similar notation in 791.11(B)(2), page 603.)
3. A time delay feature shall be provided for emergency back up generators that avoids
retransfer in case of a shorttime
reestablishment of the normal source for a minimum of:
a: 5 Minutes
b: 10 Minutes
c: 12 Minutes
d: 15 Minutes
ans: d, 700.12(B), page 598.
4. A UPS battery backup, shall have a minimum rating and capacity where used in an
emergency system and shall
be able to maintain a minimum of which of the following:
a: 87 1/2% of the System Voltage Rating for at least 1 1/2 hours
b: 90 % of the System Voltage Rating for at least 1 hour
c: 80 % of the System Voltage Rating for at least 1 hour
d: 87 1/2% of the System Amperage Rating for at least 1 1/2 hours
5. Conductors in parallel shall have all of the following characteristics that should be equal:
Length, Material,
Voltage, and __________:
a. Frequency,
b. Harmonics
c. Load Limits
d. Color
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6. Given the following motors all installed on the same circuit feeder, calculate the correct
sized inverse time circuit
breaker for this group:
(1) 50 HP 3 _ 240V, (1) 20 HP 3 _ 240V, (2) 10 HP 3 _ 240V
a: 500A
b: 900A
c: 1100A
d: 1200A
ans: a., Articles 430.53(C)(4), page 312, T430.52, page 310, and T430.250, page 325. First find all FLC values for the group from
T430.250. 50 HP = 130A, 20 HP = 54A, and the two 10 HP's together are 56A (28A each). Next take the largest motor's FLC (130A) from
T430.250 and multiply it times the 250% value found in T430.52 for an Inverse Time Circuit Breaker (Maximum Rating of Overcurrent
Protection -Ground Fault or Short Circuit). Then add in the sums of all other motors. Finally, according to 240.4(B) we will round UP to the
next standard size circuit breaker shown on page 85, under 240.6(A). Thus: 130A X 2.50 = 325A + 54A + 56A = 435A, rounded up to a
500A OCPD.
7. Given a 3_, 20kva transformer with a primary voltage of 480 at 2% impedance what
would be the maximum size
breaker or fuse for protection on the secondary side?
A. 200 amps
B. 125 amps
C. 150 amps
D. 140 amps
ans: b., T450.3(B), Note 3, page 337. Find amperage on primary first: 20,000VA / 480 * 1.73 = 24.08 A. Then Note 3 allows for 6 times
this value, 24.08 * 6 = 144.51 Amps. This is a maximum not to exceed value, thus you would round down to the next standard size
(according to 240.6(A), page 85) would be a 125A OCPD.
8. When installing 6 dryers, each with a name plate rating of 4500W, in a residential
application, using the
minimum sized requirements from the NEC, what would be the amperage value used for the
sizing on the grounded
conductor (neutral), using any allowable reduction?
A. 35.85 A
B. 87.5 A
C. 65.62 A
D. 78.75 A
ans: c., Art. 220.54 requires a minimum of 5kW per household dryer, and T220.54 allows for a 75% derating. Thus:
6 X 5,000W = 30,000W X 75% = 22,500W / 240V = 93.75 Amps. Multiply that value times 70% (permitted
reduction from 220.61(B)(1) = 65.63 Amps.
9. What would the smallest allowable service conductor rated for a voltage under 600V and
the smallest size
allowable for rated above 600V???
A. #8/#8 AWG Cu
B. #8/#6 AWG Cu
C. #6/#4 AWG Cu
D. #12/#10 AWG Cu
ans: a., 230.23(B), page 74, and 230.31(B), page 75.
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10. What is the maximum of length of cord that would be allowed to be used for a
disconnecting means for an
appliance?
A. 6 ft.
B. 12 ft.
C. 8 ft
D. 18"
ans: D. 422.43
11. What is the minimum sized allowed per the NEC for a SJO type extension cord
conductor?
A. 18 AWG
B. 14 AWG
C. 16 AWG
D. 12 AWG
ans: a., T400.4, page 243. See Sizes under "AWG or kcmil" heading of this table for "Junior Hard Service Cord."
12. According to the NEC, what is the maximum sized over protection device, circuit breaker
allowed for a range or
oven in a dwelling?
A. 60 amps
B. 75 amps
C. 50 amps
D. 100 amps
ans: c., Art. 210.23 (C) and (D), page 51
14. Given the following ranges installed in a residential occupancy size the demand load on
the service for these
appliances. (2) 10KW (3) 12 KW (3) 14KW (1) 10 KW?
A. 51kw
B. 35kw
C. 24kw
D. 108 kw
ans: c., T220.55, Note #2: Average all values first, then use correct column to rate demand load. Thus 2 X 10KW = 20KW, + 3 X 12KW =
36KW, + 3 X 14KW = 42KW, + 10KW = 108,000 Watts. 108KW / 9 (total number of ranges) averages the value to 12KW for each range.
Then under Column "C" the demand load for 9 ranges of a 12KW type would be 24KW.
15. Given the following motor what size inverse timed circuit breaker would be required to
protect a 30 hp 480V
motor at a service factor at 1.15?
A. 220A
B. 250A
C. 90A
D. 110A
ans: b., Table 430.250 give us a FLC value of 88 Amps for this motor. Then T430.52 shows an inverse time CB rating of 250% would be
used to multiply this value out. Thus 88 X 2.50 = 220A which Exception #1 would allow for the upsizing to a 250A ITCB. Note that the
Service Factor of 1.15 would only apply to OVERLOAD (heater) protection under 430.32 (A)(1) and would have no bearing on this answer.
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16. In installing a 75KVA transformer rated at 480V at the primary and 208V on the
secondary what would be the
minimum wire rating for the secondary side in amperage at a wire temperature at 75
degrees Celsius?
A. 4/0 AWG
B. 500 KCMIL
C. 2/0 AWG
D. 250 KCMIL
ans: a., Take the PIE chart, 75,000 VA / 208V * 1.73 = 209 Amps. T310.16 shows a 4/0 is good for 230 Amps under
the 75º column.
17. When installing a pool in a residential setting what is the minimum distance in ft that a
receptacle provided?
A. 6ft
B. 5 ft
C. 10 ft
D. No receptacle required given these circumstances.
ans: a., 680.22(A)(3), page 562.
18. What is the minimum height a ceiling suspended paddle fan may be installed above a
pool?
A. 10 ft
B. 6 ft.
C. 8 ft.
D. 7' 6"
ans: d., 680.22(C)(2), page 562
19. What is the resistance of 4/0 copper conductors (uncoated) in ohms per 1000ft?
A. 0.6260 _
B. 0.0626 _
C. 0.6080 _
D. 0.0608 _
20. What is the minimum number of accessible general purpose receptacle outlets required in a hotel
and guest room suite?
A. 0
B. 2
C. 1
D. 1 per occupied room
ans: b., 210.60(B), page 54
21. Given a 3,500W countertop range, a 4,500W wall mounted oven, and a dryer; calculate
the demand load on the
service.
A. 13,000 Watts
B. 9,100 Watts
C. 11,400 Watts
D. 11,425 Watts
ans: c., Use Note 4 from Table 220.55 to consolidate the two ranges and treat as one single appliance. Also remember that a dryer must be
rated at a minimum of 5,000 watts (per 220.54) and 1-4 dryers per T220.54 are calculated at 100% of the nameplate rating. Take the two
ranges and combine them, for a total of 8,000 watts. One range at 8KW is 80% from column "B" which equates to 6,400, then add 5,000
watts for the dryer load. You would then have a total of 11,400 watts.
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22. Given a 5 minute short time rated 30 hp 3 phase motor, a 10 hp 3 phase motor, a 25 hp
3 phase motor, calculate
the demand load on the feeder.
23. Where a generator with a completely enclosed transfer switch is installed on a pad over
50 ft away from a
building, what is required at the building?
A. Disconnecting means
B. A placard directory
C. Nothing required
D. Grounding
24. What is the minimum permitted size for a flexible cord where intended for use with a
heater?
A: #12 AWG
B: #18 AWG
C: #14 AWG
D: #16 AWG
(b. 400.4, page 241)
25. What is the minimum/maximum length of cord for use with a specific appliance such as a
waste disposal or
range hoods?
A: 24" - 36"
B: 18" - 48"
C: 18" - 36"
D: 24" - 60"
(c., 422.16(B)(1)(2))
26. What is the minimum sized conductor for a Temporary Service overhead conductor?
A. #4 AWG Cu
B. #6 AWG Cu
C. 1/0 AWG Al
D. There is no minimum size requirement per the NEC, check local AHJ
27. Where calculating the proper fill percentages for conduit/wire fill, at what fraction of your
calculation would
you consider as the next higher whole wire size (round up)?
A. 0.4
B. 0.5
C. 0.8
D. 0.1
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28. Calculate the minimum demand load for 20 single dwellings with 10 ranges(ovens)
placed on the feeders of the
service by the ranges where each range is individually rated at 12 KW, and such service is a
4 wire, 3 phase system.
A. 17 KW
B. 23 KW
C. 34,500 W
D. 25 KW
29. All conductors, located in a manhole, shall be which of the following:
A. Grouped together
B. Bundled into one group
C. Marked as "DANGER - High Voltage"
D. Cabled, racked up, or arranged in an approved manner
(d. 110.74 "Bending Space for Conductors, page 42)
30. Show windows shall be calculated on the basis of which of the following?
A. 200 watts per square foot of window glass
B. 200 VA per linear foot of window
C. 180 VA per intended (planned) receptacle installation
D. 3 VA per square foot
(b. 220.14 (G)(2), Show Windows, page 59)
31. A plug based fuse of the Edison-base type shall be classified at a maximum voltage
rating of which of the
following?
A. 120V and 20A
B. 125V and 30A
C. 240V and 40A
D. 240V and 20A
(b. 240.51, "Edison-Base Fuses, Classification" page 90)
32. Circuit breakers shall have a minimum interrupting rating of what amperage?
A. 15 A
B. 5,000 A
C. 10,000 A
D. 20 A
(b. 240.83(C) Marking, Interrupting Rating, page 91)
33. The blue colored lead wire in a heating cable shall be considered at which of the following
voltage
classifications?
A. 120V
B. 208 V
C. 240 V
D. 277 V
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34. Incandescent lamps for general use shall not be equipped with a medium base if rated
over _____ watts, or with
a mogul base if rated over _______ watts.
A. 120W - 208W
B. 300W - 1,500W
C. 600W - 1,200W
D. 300W - 1,200W
35. Threading for a rigid conduit shall be used with a die of 1 in 16 taper and no less than
nor greater than _____
inches per foot of threading.
A. 1/2"
B. 1"
C. 3/4"
D. 2"
(c. 344.28 "Reaming and Threading, page 193)
36. Multispeed motors shall have which of the following be permitted for two or more
windings of the motor, provided that the rating of the protective device does not exceed the
applicable percentage for the nameplate rating of the smallest winding protected?
A: Controllers
B: A Single Ground Fault Protective Device
C: In-Line Fuses
D: None of the above
(b. 430.52 (C)(4), page 311)
37. What is the specific UL listing that gives information on AFCI devices?
A: UL 1699-1999
B: UL 1999-1699
C: UL 2100-1500
D: 11.6.3(5)
(a., 210.12(B) FPN, #1, page 49)
38. A feeder disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than the ________ load of
the building.
A: Demand
B: Required circuits
C: Calculated load to be supplied
D: Individual branch circuits
(c. 225 .39, page 71-72)
Mike Holt’s
FINAL EXAMS
Understanding the
2014 National Electrical Code
Volume 1 • Articles 90 - 480
Based on the 2014 NEC
®
Date: March 19, 2014
A
FINAL EXAM
FINAL EXAM A FOR
UNDERSTANDING THE
NEC CHAPTERS 1–4
Please use the 2014 Code book to answer the following questions.
1.The NEC is _____.
5.
(a)intended to be a design manual
(b)meant to be used as an instruction guide for untrained persons
(c)for the practical safeguarding of persons and property
(d)published by the Bureau of Standards.
2.
A _____ is an area that includes a basin with a toilet, urinal, tub,
shower, bidet, or similar plumbing fixtures.
(a)an etching tool
(b)a removable label
(c)a tightening torque
(d)the manufacturer’s initials
6.
(a)bath area
(b)bathroom
(c)rest area
(d)none of these
3.
The continuity of a grounded conductor shall not depend on a
connection to a _____.
(a)metallic enclosure
(b)raceway
(c)cable armor
(d)all of these
Connected to ground or to a conductive body that extends the
ground connection is called “_____.”
(a)equipment grounding
(b)bonded
(c)grounded
(d)all of these
4.
Many terminations and equipment are either marked with
_____, or have that information included in the product’s installation instructions.
7.
An individual 20A branch circuit can supply a single dwelling unit bathroom for receptacle outlet(s) and other equipment
within the same bathroom.
(a)True
(b)False
NFPA 70E—Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, provides information to help determine the electrical safety training
requirements expected of a qualified person.
(a)True
(b)False
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Final Exam A | Final Exam for Understanding the NEC Chapters 1–4
8.
At least one 125V, 15A or 20A receptacle outlet shall be installed
within 18 in. of the top of a show window for each _____ linear
ft, or major fraction thereof, of show-window area measured
horizontally at its maximum width.
(a)10
(b)12
(c)18
(d)24
9.
14.
(a)the ring is in direct contact with the earth
(b)the ring consists of at least 20 ft of bare copper conductor
(c)the bare copper conductor is not smaller than 2 AWG
(d)all of these
15. The normally noncurrent-carrying metal parts of service equipment, such as _____, shall be bonded together.
Overhead feeder conductors installed over roofs shall have a
vertical clearance of _____ above the roof surface, unless permitted by an exception.
(a)service raceways or service cable armor
(b)service equipment enclosures containing service conductors,
including meter fittings, boxes, or the like, interposed in the
service raceway or armor
(c)service cable trays
(d)all of these
(a)3 ft
(b)8 ft
(c)12 ft
(d)15 ft
10. Overhead service conductors shall have a horizontal clearance
of not less than _____ ft from a pool.
(a)8
(b)10
(c)12
(d)14
16. Where used, the surge protective device shall be connected to
the grounded conductor of the circuit.
(a)True
(b)False
17.
12.
18.
13. The grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to the
grounded service conductor at the _____.
Type AC cable installed through, or parallel to, framing members
shall be protected against physical damage from penetration by
screws or nails.
(a)True
(b)False
An 800A fuse rated at 1,000V _____ on a 250V system.
(a)shall not be used
(b)shall be used
(c)can be used
(d)none of these
The ampacities listed in 310.15 do not take _____ into consideration.
(a)continuous loads
(b)voltage drop
(c)insulation
(d)wet locations
11. For installations consisting of not more than two 2-wire branch
circuits, the service disconnecting means shall have a rating of
not less than _____.
(a)15A
(b)20A
(c)25A
(d)30A
A ground ring encircling the building or structure can be used as
a grounding electrode when _____.
19.
Bends in FMC shall be made so that the conduit is not damaged
and the internal diameter of the conduit is _____.
(a)larger than 3⁄8 in.
(b)not effectively reduced
(c)increased
(d)larger than 1 in.
(a)load end of the service drop
(b)load end of the service lateral
(c)service disconnecting means
(d)any of these
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20. Cable trays shall be supported at intervals in accordance with
the installation instructions.
(a)True
(b)False
21. A switchboard or panelboard containing a 4-wire, _____ system
where the midpoint of one phase winding is grounded, shall be
legibly and permanently field-marked to caution that one phase
has a higher voltage-to-ground.
(a)wye-connected
(b)delta-connected
(c)solidly grounded
(d)ungrounded
(a)two or more ungrounded conductors with a voltage potential
between them
(b)a grounded conductor having equal voltage potential
between it and each ungrounded conductor of the circuit
(c)a grounded conductor connected to the neutral or grounded
terminal of the system
(d)all of these
26. A conductor used to connect the system grounded conductor
or the equipment to a grounding electrode or to a point on the
grounding electrode system is called the “_____ conductor.”
22. Individual circuits for nonmotor-operated appliances that are
continuously loaded shall have the branch-circuit rating sized
not less than _____ percent of the appliance marked ampere
rating, unless otherwise listed.
(a)main grounding
(b)common main
(c)equipment grounding
(d)grounding electrode
27. When one electrical circuit controls another circuit through a
relay, the first circuit is called a “_____.”
(a)80
(b)100
(c)125
(d)150
23. For transformers, other than Class 2 and Class 3, a means is
required to disconnect all transformer ungrounded primary conductors. The disconnecting means must be located within sight
of the transformer unless the disconnect _____.
(a)location is field marked on the transformer
(b)is lockable in accordance with 110.25
(c)is nonfusible
(d)a and b
24.This Code covers the installation of _____ for public and private
premises, including buildings, structures, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating buildings.
(a)optical fiber cables
(b)electrical equipment
(c)raceways
(d)all of these
25. For a circuit to be considered a multiwire branch circuit, it shall
have _____.
(a)primary circuit
(b)remote-control circuit
(c)signal circuit
(d)controller
28. Connection of conductors to terminal parts shall ensure a thoroughly good connection without damaging the conductors and
shall be made by means of _____.
(a)solder lugs
(b)pressure connectors
(c)splices to flexible leads
(d)any of these
29. Receptacles shall have the terminal intended for connection to
the grounded conductor identified by a metal or metal coating
that is substantially _____ in color.
(a)green
(b)white
(c)gray
(d)b or c
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30. The total rating of utilization equipment fastened in place shall
not exceed _____ percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating
where lighting units and cord-and-plug-connected utilization
equipment are supplied.
(a)50
(b)75
(c)100
(d)125
31. In a dwelling unit, illumination for outdoor entrances that have
grade-level access can be controlled by _____.
35. Cartridge fuses and fuse holders shall be classified according to
their _____ ranges.
(a)voltage
(b)amperage
(c)a or b
(d)a and b
36. Where the main bonding jumper is installed from the grounded
conductor terminal bar to the equipment grounding terminal bar
in service equipment, the _____ conductor is permitted to be
connected to the equipment grounding terminal bar.
(a)remote
(b)central
(c)automatic control
(d)any of these
32.
If a set of 120/240V overhead feeder conductors terminates at a
through-the-roof raceway or approved support, with less than 6
ft of these conductors passing over the roof overhang, the minimum clearance above the roof for these conductors is _____.
(a)12 in.
(b)18 in.
(c)2 ft
(d)5 ft
33. Where communications cables and electric service drop conductors are supported by the same pole, communications
cables must have a minimum separation of _____ in. at any
point in the span, including the point of attachment to the building.
(a)2
(b)6
(c)12
(d)24
34. The service conductors shall be connected to the service disconnecting means by _____ or other approved means.
(a)pressure connectors
(b)clamps
(c)solder
(d)a or b
(a)grounding
(b)grounded
(c)grounding electrode
(d)none of these
37.
Grounding electrodes of the rod type less than _____ in. in diameter shall be listed.
(a)½ in.
(b)5⁄8 in.
(c)¾ in.
(d)none of these
38. Bonding jumpers for service raceways shall be used around
impaired connections such as _____.
(a)oversized concentric knockouts
(b)oversized eccentric knockouts
(c)reducing washers
(d)any of these
39. Wiring methods installed behind panels that allow access shall
be _____ according to their applicable articles.
(a)supported
(b)painted
(c)in a metal raceway
(d)all of these
40. On a three-phase, 4-wire, wye circuit, where the major portion
of the load consists of nonlinear loads, the neutral conductor
shall be counted when applying 310.15(B)(3)(a)
adjustment
factors.
(a)True
(b)False
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41.
At Type AC cable terminations, a(n) _____ shall be provided.
(a)fitting (or box design) that protects the conductors from
abrasion
(b)insulating bushing between the conductors and the cable
armor
(c)a and b
(d)none of these
42.
When FMC is used where flexibility is necessary to minimize the
transmission of vibration from equipment or to provide flexibility
for equipment that requires movement after installation, _____
shall be installed.
(a)an equipment grounding conductor
(b)an expansion fitting
(c)flexible nonmetallic connectors
(d)none of these
(a)8
(b)10
(c)15
(d)20
47.The NEC does not cover electrical installations in ships, watercraft, railway rolling stock, aircraft, or automotive vehicles.
(a)True
(b)False
(a)unit
(b)apartment
(c)building
(d)utility
49. A “_____” is an accommodation that combines living, sleeping,
sanitary, and storage facilities within a compartment.
When separate equipment grounding conductors are provided in
panelboards, a _____ shall be secured inside the cabinet.
(a)grounded conductor
(b)terminal lug
(c)terminal bar
(d)none of these
(a)guest room
(b)guest suite
(c)dwelling unit
(d)single-family dwelling
50. Equipment enclosed in a case or cabinet with a means of sealing or locking so that live parts cannot be made accessible without opening the enclosure is said to be “_____.”
45. Wall-mounted ovens and counter-mounted cooking units shall
be permitted to be _____.
(a)permanently connected
(b)cord-and-plug-connected
(c)a or b
(d)none of these
(a)10
(b)12
(c)18
(d)20
48.The NEC defines a(n) “_____” as a structure that stands alone or
that is cut off from adjoining structures by fire walls or fire barriers, with all openings therein protected by approved fire doors.
43. TPT and TST cords shall be permitted in lengths not exceeding
_____ ft when attached directly to a portable appliance rated
50W or less.
44.
46. A vented alkaline-type battery, as it relates to storage batteries,
operating at not over 250V shall be installed with not more than
_____ cells in the series circuit of any one tray.
(a)guarded
(b)protected
(c)sealable
(d)lockable
51. Each disconnecting means shall be legibly marked to indicate
its purpose unless located and arranged so _____.
(a)that it can be locked out and tagged
(b)it is not readily accessible
(c)the purpose is evident
(d)that it operates at less than 300 volts-to-ground
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52.
The screw shell of a luminaire or lampholder shall be connected
to the _____.
(a)grounded conductor
(b)ungrounded conductor
(c)equipment grounding conductor
(d)forming shell terminal
53.
_____ in dwelling units shall supply only loads within that dwelling unit or loads associated only with that dwelling unit.
(a)Service-entrance conductors
(b)Ground-fault protection
(c)Branch circuits
(d)none of these
54. In a dwelling unit, at least one lighting outlet _____ shall be
located at the point of entry to the attic, underfloor space, utility
room, or basement where these spaces are used for storage or
contain equipment requiring servicing.
(a)that is unswitched
(b)containing a switch
(c)controlled by a wall switch
(d)b or c
55.
A building or structure shall be supplied by a maximum of _____
feeder(s) or branch circuit(s), unless specifically permitted otherwise.
(a)one
(b)two
(c)three
(d)four
56. The general requirement for each service drop, set of overhead
service conductors, set of underground service conductors, or
service lateral is that it shall supply _____ set(s) of service-entrance conductors.
(a)only one
(b)only two
(c)up to six
(d)an unlimited number of
57. The next higher standard rating overcurrent device above the
ampacity of the ungrounded conductors being protected shall
be permitted to be used, provided the _____.
(a)conductors are not part of a branch circuit supplying more
than one receptacle for cord-and-plug-connected portable
loads
(b)ampacity of the conductors doesn’t correspond with the
standard ampere rating of a fuse or circuit breaker
(c)next higher standard rating selected doesn’t exceed 800A
(d)all of these
58. Circuit breakers used to switch high-intensity discharge lighting
circuits shall be listed and marked as _____.
(a)SWD
(b)HID
(c)a or b
(d)a and b
59. A grounding electrode conductor, sized in accordance with
250.66, shall be used to connect the equipment grounding conductors, the service-equipment enclosures, and, where the
system is grounded, the grounded service conductor to the
grounding electrode(s).
(a)True
(b)False
60. Where the supplemental electrode is a rod, that portion of the
bonding jumper that is the sole connection to the supplemental grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than
_____ AWG copper.
(a)8
(b)6
(c)4
(d)1
61. At existing buildings or structures, an intersystem bonding termination is not required if other acceptable means of bonding
exits. An external accessible means for bonding communications systems together can be by the use of a(n) _____.
(a)nonflexible metallic raceway
(b)exposed grounding electrode conductor
(c)connection to a grounded raceway or equipment approved
by the authority having jurisdiction
(d)any of these
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62. Rigid metal conduit that is directly buried outdoors shall have at
least _____ in. of cover.
(a)6
(b)12
(c)18
(d)24
63. Surface-type cabinets, cutout boxes, and meter socket enclosures in damp or wet locations shall be mounted so there is at
least _____ in. airspace between the enclosure and the wall or
supporting surface.
(a) 1⁄16
(b)¼
(c)1¼
(d)6
64. Type MC cable containing four or fewer conductors, sized no
larger than 10 AWG, shall be secured within _____ in. of every
box, cabinet, fitting, or other cable termination.
(a)8
(b)12
(c)18
(d)24
65. _____ connectors shall not be concealed when used in installations of LFMC .
(a)Straight
(b)Angle
(c)Grounding-type
(d)none of these
(a)4
(b)6
(c)8
(d)10
68. Cord-and-plug-connected vending machines manufactured
or remanufactured on or after January 1, 2005 shall include a
ground-fault circuit interrupter identified for portable use as an
integral part of the attachment plug or in the power-supply cord
within 12 in. of the attachment plug. Older vending machines
not incorporating integral GFCI protection shall be _____.
(a)remanufactured
(b)disabled
(c)connected to a GFCI-protected outlet
(d)connected to an AFCI-protected circuit
69. Communications wiring such as telephone, antenna, and CATV
wiring within a building shall not be required to comply with the
installation requirements of Chapters 1 through 7, except where
specifically referenced in Chapter 8.
(a)True
(b)False
70. A communications raceway is an enclosed channel of nonmetallic materials designed for holding communications wires and
cables in _____ applications.
66. Flexible cords and cables shall be protected by _____ where
passing through holes in covers, outlet boxes, or similar enclosures.
(a)bushings
(b)fittings
(c)a or b
(d)none of these
67. No parts of cord-connected luminaires, chain-, cable-, or
cord-suspended luminaires, lighting track, pendants, or paddle
fans shall be located within a zone measured 3 ft horizontally
and _____ ft vertically from the top of the bathtub rim or shower
stall threshold.
(a)plenum
(b)riser
(c)general-purpose
(d)all of these
71. Within sight means visible and not more than _____ ft distant
from the equipment.
(a)10
(b)20
(c)25
(d)50
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72. The overhead system service-entrance conductors are the service conductors between the terminals of _____ and a point
where they are joined by a tap or splice to the service drop or
overhead service conductors.
(a)service equipment
(b)service point
(c)grounding electrode
(d)equipment grounding conductor
73.The NEC requires tested series-rated installations of circuit
breakers or fuses to be legibly marked in the field to indicate the
equipment has been applied with a series combination rating.
(a)True
(b)False
74. The ungrounded and grounded conductors of each _____ shall
be grouped by wire ties or similar means at the panelboard or
other point of origination.
(a)branch circuit
(b)multiwire branch circuit
(c)feeder circuit
(d)service-entrance conductor
75. Receptacle outlets in or on floors shall not be counted as part of
the required number of receptacle outlets for dwelling unit wall
spaces, unless they are located within _____ in. of the wall.
(a)6
(b)12
(c)18
(d)24
76. Ground-fault protection of equipment shall not be required at a
feeder disconnect if ground-fault protection of equipment is provided on the _____ side of the feeder and on the load side of any
transformer supplying the feeder.
(a)load
(b)supply
(c)service
(d)none of these
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77. The disconnecting means for a building supplied by a feeder
shall be installed at a(n) _____ location.
(a)accessible
(b)readily accessible
(c)outdoor
(d)indoor
78. A single-family dwelling unit and its accessory structure(s) shall
be permitted to have one set of service conductors run to each
structure from a single service drop, set of overhead service
conductors, set of underground service conductors, or service
lateral.
(a)True
(b)False
79. If the circuit’s overcurrent device exceeds _____, the conductor
ampacity must have a rating not less than the rating of the overcurrent device.
(a)800A
(b)1,000A
(c)1,200A
(d)2,000A
80. A circuit breaker with a _____ voltage rating, such as 240V or
480V, can be used where the nominal voltage between any two
conductors does not exceed the circuit breaker’s voltage rating.
(a)straight
(b)slash
(c)high
(d)low
81. A main bonding jumper shall be a _____ or similar suitable conductor.
(a)wire
(b)bus
(c)screw
(d)any of these
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82. When a ground ring is used as a grounding electrode, it shall
be buried at a depth below the earth’s surface of not less than
_____.
87. PVC conduit shall not be used _____, unless specifically permitted.
(a)in hazardous (classified) locations
(b)for the support of luminaires or other equipment
(c)where subject to physical damage unless identified for such
use
(d)all of these
(a)18 in.
(b)24 in.
(c)30 in.
(d)8 ft
83. When bonding enclosures, metal raceways, frames, and fittings,
any nonconductive paint, enamel, or similar coating shall be
removed at _____.
(a)contact surfaces
(b)threads
(c)contact points
(d)all of these
88.
(a)True
(b)False
89.The NEC allows a lighting outlet on the wall in a clothes closet
when it is at least 6 in. away from storage space.
84. Direct-buried service conductors that are not encased in concrete and that are buried 18 in. or more below grade shall have
their location identified by a warning ribbon placed in the trench
at least _____ in. above the underground installation.
(a)True
(b)False
90. Electric space-heating cables shall not extend beyond the room
or area in which they _____.
(a)6
(b)10
(c)12
(d)18
(a)provide heat
(b)originate
(c)terminate
(d)are connected
85. Enclosures for switches or overcurrent devices are allowed to
have conductors feeding through where the wiring space at
any cross section is not filled to more than _____ percent of the
cross-sectional area of the space.
(a)20
(b)30
(c)40
(d)60
86.
Type NM cables shall not be used in one- and two-family dwellings exceeding three floors above grade.
(a)True
(b)False
Single-throw knife switches shall be installed so that gravity will
tend to close the switch.
91.
Chapters 1 through 4 of the NEC apply _____.
(a)generally to all electrical installations
(b)only to special occupancies and conditions
(c)only to special equipment and material
(d)all of these
92. A separate portion of a raceway system that provides access
through a removable cover(s) to the interior of the system,
defines the term _____.
(a)junction box
(b)accessible raceway
(c)conduit body
(d)cutout box
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93.
The highest current at rated voltage that a device is identified to
interrupt under standard test conditions is the _____.
(a)interrupting rating
(b)manufacturer’s rating
(c)interrupting capacity
(d)withstand rating
94. The underground system service-entrance conductors are the
service conductors between the terminals of _____ and the
point of connection to the service lateral or underground service
conductors.
(a)service equipment
(b)service point
(c)grounding electrode
(d)equipment grounding conductor
95. Concrete, brick, or tile walls are considered _____, as applied to
working space requirements.
(a)inconsequential
(b)in the way
(c)grounded
(d)none of these
96. Where more than one nominal voltage system supplies branch
circuits in a building, each _____ conductor of a branch circuit
shall be identified by phase and system at all termination, connection, and splice points.
(a)grounded
(b)ungrounded
(c)grounding
(d)all of these
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97. Receptacles installed for countertop surfaces as required by
210.52(c) shall not be used to meet the receptacle requirements
for wall space as required by 210.52(A).
(a)True
(b)False
98. Where a premises wiring system contains feeders supplied
from more than one nominal voltage system, each ungrounded
conductor of a feeder shall be identified by phase or line and
system by _____, or other approved means.
(a)color coding
(b)marking tape
(c)tagging
(d)any of these
99. A building disconnecting means that supplies only limited loads
of a single branch circuit shall have a rating of not less than
_____.
(a)15A
(b)20A
(c)25A
(d)30A
100. Service-entrance cables which are not installed underground,
where subject to physical damage, shall be protected by _____.
(a)rigid metal conduit
(b)IMC
(c)Schedule 80 PVC conduit
(d)any of these
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FINAL EXAM
FINAL EXAM B FOR
UNDERSTANDING THE
NEC CHAPTERS 1–4
Please use the 2014 Code book to answer the following questions.
1.
Supplementary overcurrent devices used in luminaires or appliances are not required to be readily accessible.
5.
(a)True
(b)False
2.
For grounded systems, normally noncurrent-carrying conductive
materials enclosing electrical conductors or equipment shall be
connected to earth so as to limit the voltage-to-ground on these
materials.
(a)14 AWG
(b)12 AWG
(c) 10 AWG
(d)8 AWG
6.
(a)True
(b)False
3.
Where a supply-side bonding jumper of the wire type is run
with the derived phase conductors from the source of a separately derived system to the first disconnecting means, it shall
be sized in accordance with 250.102(C), based on _____.
(a)the size of the primary conductors
(b)the size of the secondary overcurrent protection
(c)the size of the derived ungrounded conductors
(d)one third the size of the primary grounded conductor
4.
Grounding electrode conductors of the wire type shall be _____.
What is the minimum size copper equipment bonding jumper for
a 40A rated circuit?
Cables or raceways installed using directional boring equipment
shall be _____ for this purpose.
(a)marked
(b)listed
(c)labeled
(d)approved
7.
When counting the number of conductors in a box, a conductor running through the box with an unbroken loop or coil not
less than twice the minimum length required for free conductors
shall be counted as _____ conductor(s).
(a)one
(b)two
(c)three
(d)four
(a)solid
(b)stranded
(c)insulated or bare
(d)any of these
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8.
Grommets or bushings for the protection of Type NM cable shall
be _____ for the purpose.
13. In the NEC, the words “_____” indicate a mandatory requirement.
(a)marked
(b)approved
(c)identified
(d)listed
9.
EMT, elbows, couplings, and fittings can be installed in concrete,
in direct contact with the earth, or in areas subject to severe
corrosive influences if _____.
(a)shall
(b)shall not
(c)shall be permitted
(d)a or b
14.
(a)protected by corrosion protection
(b)approved as suitable for the condition
(c)a and b
(d)listed for wet locations
10.
The metal mounting yoke of a replacement switch isn’t required
to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor if the
wiring at the existing switch doesn’t contain an equipment
grounding conductor, and _____
(a)dusttight
(b)dustproof
(c)dust rated
(d)all of these
15. Lighting track is a manufactured assembly designed to support
and _____ luminaires that are capable of being readily repositioned on the track.
(a)connect
(b)protect
(c)energize
(d)all of these
(a)the switch faceplate is nonmetallic with nonmetallic screws
(b)the replacement switch is GFCI protected
(c)a or b
(d)the circuit is AFCI protected
16.
11. Metal raceways shall be bonded to the metal pole with a(n)
_____.
(a)grounding electrode
(b)grounded conductor
(c)equipment grounding conductor
(d)any of these
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A structure is that which is built or constructed.
(a)True
(b)False
17. The required working space for access to live parts operating at
300 volts-to-ground, where there are exposed live parts on one
side and grounded parts on the other side, is _____.
(a)3 ft
(b)3½ ft
(c)4 ft
(d)4½ ft
12. Torque requirements for motor control circuit device terminals
shall be a minimum of _____ lb-in. (unless otherwise identified)
for screw-type pressure terminals used for 14 AWG and smaller
copper conductors.
(a)7
(b)9
(c)10
(d)15
An enclosure or piece of equipment constructed so that dust will
not enter the enclosure under specified test conditions is known
as “_____.”
18.
All 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles installed in crawl spaces at or
below grade level of dwelling units shall have GFCI protection.
(a)True
(b)False
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19. When breaks occur in dwelling unit kitchen countertop spaces
for range tops, refrigerators or sinks, each countertop surface
shall be considered a separate counter space for determining
receptacle placement.
(a)True
(b)False
20.
The 3 VA per-square-foot general lighting load for dwelling units
includes general-use receptacles and lighting outlets.
For grounded systems, normally noncurrent-carrying conductive
materials enclosing electrical conductors or equipment, or forming part of such equipment, shall be connected together and to
the _____ to establish an effective ground-fault current path.
(a)ground
(b)earth
(c)electrical supply source
(d)none of these
25. The grounding electrode for a separately derived system shall
be as near as practicable to, and preferably in the same area as,
the grounding electrode conductor connection to the system.
(a)True
(b)False
21. For installations consisting of not more than two 2-wire branch
circuits, the building disconnecting means shall have a rating of
not less than _____.
(a)True
(b)False
26. Where used outside, aluminum or copper-clad aluminum
grounding electrode conductors shall not be terminated within
_____ of the earth.
(a)15A
(b)20A
(c)25A
(d)30A
22. Individual open conductors and cables, other than service-entrance cables, shall not be installed within _____ ft of grade level
or where exposed to physical damage.
(a)6 in.
(b)12 in.
(c)15 in.
(d)18 in.
27. An equipment bonding jumper can be installed on the outside of a raceway, providing the length of the equipment bonding jumper is not more than _____ and the equipment bonding
jumper is routed with the raceway.
(a)8
(b)10
(c)12
(d)15
23. Ground-fault protection of equipment shall be provided for solidly grounded wye electrical systems of more than 150 voltsto-ground, but not exceeding 1,000V phase-to-phase for each
individual device used as a building or structure main disconnecting means rated _____ or more, unless specifically
exempted.
(a)1,000A
(b)1,500A
(c)2,000A
(d)2,500A
24.
(a)12 in.
(b)24 in.
(c)36 in.
(d)72 in.
28. An exposed wiring system for indoor wet locations where walls
are frequently washed shall be mounted so that there is at least
a _____ between the mounting surface and the electrical equipment.
(a)¼ in. airspace
(b)separation by insulated bushings
(c)separation by noncombustible tubing
(d)none of these
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29.
Conduit bodies that are durably and legibly marked by the manufacturer with their volume can contain splices, taps, or devices
35.
(a)True
(b)False
30.
31. When a building is supplied with a fire sprinkler system, ENT
can be installed above any suspended ceiling.
(a)True
(b)False
32. Snap switches rated _____ or less directly connected to aluminum conductors shall be listed and marked CO/ALR.
(a)15A
(b)20A
(c)25A
(d)30A
33. Luminaires that require adjustment or aiming after installation
can be cord-connected without an attachment plug, provided
the exposed cord is of the hard-usage type and is not longer
than that required for maximum adjustment.
(a)True
(b)False
34. The motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device shall be capable of carrying the _____ current of the
motor.
(a)varying
(b)starting
(c)running
(d)continuous
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(a)shall
(b)shall not
(c)shall be permitted
(d)a or b
Type _____ cable is an assembly primarily used for services.
(a)NM
(b)TC
(c)SE
(d)none of these
When the Code uses “_____,” it means the identified actions are
allowed but not required, and they may be options or alternative
methods.
36.
“Continuous duty” is defined as _____.
(a)when the load is expected to continue for five hours or more
(b)operation at a substantially constant load for an indefinitely
long time
(c)operation at loads and for intervals of time, both of which
may be subject to wide variations
(d)operation at which the load may be subject to maximum current for six hours or more
37. Equipment or materials included in a list published by a testing
laboratory acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction is said
to be “_____.”
(a)book
(b)digest
(c)manifest
(d)listed
38. A surge-protective device (SPD) intended for installation on the
load side of the service disconnect overcurrent device, including
SPDs located at the branch panel, is a _____ SPD.
(a)Type 1
(b)Type 2
(c)Type 3
(d)Type 4
39. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection
or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general
open space, shall be suitably _____.
(a)accessible
(b)guarded
(c)open
(d)enclosed
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40.
All 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles installed in _____ of dwelling
units shall have GFCI protection.
(a)unfinished attics
(b)finished attics
(c)unfinished basements and crawl spaces
(d)finished basements
41. Kitchen and dining room countertop receptacle outlets in dwelling units shall be installed above the countertop surface, and
not more than _____ in. above the countertop.
(a)12
(b)18
(c)20
(d)24
Overcurrent devices shall be _____.
(a)accessible (as applied to wiring methods)
(b)accessible (as applied to equipment)
(c)readily accessible
(d)inaccessible to unauthorized personnel
46. Electrically conductive materials that are likely to _____ in
ungrounded systems shall be connected together and to the
supply system grounded equipment in a manner that creates a
low-impedance path for ground-fault current that is capable of
carrying the maximum fault current likely to be imposed on it.
(a)become energized
(b)require service
(c)be removed
(d)be coated with paint or nonconductive materials
42. Branch circuits that supply lighting units that have ballasts,
autotransformers, or LED drivers shall have the calculated load
based on _____ of the units, not to the total wattage of the
lamps.
(a)50 percent of the rating
(b)80 percent of the rating
(c)the total ampere rating
(d)150 percent of the rating
47. Tap connections to a common grounding electrode conductor for multiple separately derived systems may be made to a
copper or aluminum busbar that is _____.
(a)smaller than ¼ in. x 4 in.
(b)not smaller than ¼ in. x 2 in.
(c)not smaller than ½ in. x 2 in.
(d)a and c
43. Conductors are considered outside a building when they are
installed _____.
(a)Under not less than 2 in. of concrete beneath a building or
structure
(b)Within a building or structure in a raceway encased in not
less than a 2 in. thickness of concrete or brick
(c)Installed in a vault that meets the construction requirements
of Article 450, Part III
(d)all of these
44. Service-entrance and overhead service conductors shall be
arranged so that _____ will not enter the service raceway or
equipment.
(a)dust
(b)vapor
(c)water
(d)none of these
45.
48. A grounding electrode conductor shall be permitted to be run
to any convenient grounding electrode available in the grounding electrode system where the other electrode(s), if any, is connected by bonding jumpers in accordance with 250.53(C).
(a)True
(b)False
49. Lightning protection system ground terminals _____ be bonded
to the building or structure grounding electrode system.
(a)shall
(b)shall not
(c)shall be permitted to
(d)none of these
50. Electrical wiring within the cavity of a fire-rated floor-ceiling
or roof-ceiling assembly shall not be supported by the ceiling
assembly or ceiling support wires.
(a)True
(b)False
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51.
_____ can be used to fasten boxes to a structural member using
brackets on the outside of the enclosure.
57. Admitting close approach not guarded by locked doors, elevation, or other effective means, is referred to as _____.
(a)Nails
(b)Screws
(c)Bolts
(d)a and b
52.
The ampacity of Type UF cable shall be that of _____ conductors
in accordance with 310.15.
(a)accessible (as applied to equipment)
(b)accessible (as applied to wiring methods)
(c)accessible, readily
(d)all of these
58.
(a)fittings
(b)appliances
(c)machinery
(d)all of these
(a)60°C
(b)75°C
(c)90°C
(d)105°C
59.
53. Bushings or adapters shall be provided at ENT terminations to
protect the conductors from abrasion, unless the box, fitting, or
enclosure design provides equivalent protection.
(a)True
(b)False
54. Where a grounding means exists in the receptacle enclosure
a(n) _____-type receptacle shall be used.
(a)isolated ground
(b)grounding
(c)GFCI
(d)dedicated
55. Lampholders installed in damp locations shall be listed for use
in _____ locations.
(a)damp
(b)wet
(c)dry
(d)a or b
56. The motor controller shall have horsepower ratings at the application voltage not _____ the horsepower rating of the motor.
(a)lower than
(b)higher than
(c)equal to
(d)none of these
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As used in the NEC, equipment includes _____.
“Nonautomatic” is defined as requiring _____ to perform a function.
(a)protection from damage
(b)human intervention
(c)mechanical linkage
(d)all of these
60. A(n) _____ enclosure is constructed or protected so that exposure to the weather will not interfere with successful operation.
(a)weatherproof
(b)weathertight
(c)weather-resistant
(d)all weather
61. For equipment rated 1,200A or more and over 6 ft wide that
contains overcurrent devices, switching devices, or control
devices, there shall be one entrance to and egress from the
required working space not less than 24 in. wide and _____ high
at each end of the working space.
(a)5½ ft
(b)6 ft
(c)6½ ft
(d)any of these
62. In other than dwelling locations, GFCI protection is required in
_____.
(a)indoor wet locations
(b)locker rooms with associated showering facilities
(c)garages, service bays, and similar areas other than vehicle
exhibition halls and showrooms
(d)all of these
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63. At least one receptacle outlet not more than _____ above a balcony, deck, or porch shall be installed at each balcony, deck, or
porch that is attached to and accessible from a dwelling unit.
(a)3 ft
(b)6½ ft
(c)8 ft
(d)24 in.
64. The load for electric clothes dryers in a dwelling unit shall be
_____ watts or the nameplate rating, whichever is larger, per
dryer.
(a)1,500
(b)4,500
(c)5,000
(d)8,000
(a)isolated ground
(b)second ground
(c)arc
(d)high impedance
69. In an area served by a separately derived system, the _____
shall be connected to the grounded conductor of the separately
derived system.
65. Service conductors installed in overhead masts on the outside
surface of the building traveling through the eave, but not the
wall, of that building are considered to be outside of the building.
(a)structural steel
(b)metal piping
(c)metal building skin
(d)a and b
70. A service consisting of 12 AWG service-entrance conductors
requires a grounding electrode conductor sized no less than
_____.
(a)True
(b)False
66. On a three-phase, 4-wire, delta-connected service where the
midpoint of one phase winding is grounded, the service conductor having the higher phase voltage-to-ground shall be durably and permanently marked by an outer finish that is _____ in
color, or by other effective means, at each termination or junction point.
(a)orange
(b)red
(c)blue
(d)any of these
67. Overcurrent devices shall be readily accessible and installed so
the center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch or
circuit breaker, when in its highest position, is not more than
_____ above the floor or working platform.
(a)2 ft
(b)4 ft 6 in.
(c)5 ft
(d)6 ft 7 in.
68. In ungrounded systems, electrical equipment, wiring, and other
electrically conductive material likely to become energized shall
be installed in a manner that creates a low-impedance circuit
from any point on the wiring system to the electrical supply
source to facilitate the operation of overcurrent devices should
a(n) _____ fault from a different phase occur on the wiring
system.
(a)10 AWG
(b)8 AWG
(c) 6 AWG
(d)4 AWG
71. Type MC cable provides an effective ground-fault current path
and is recognized by the NEC as an equipment grounding conductor when _____.
(a)it contains an insulated or uninsulated equipment grounding
conductor in compliance with 250.118(1)
(b)the combined metallic sheath and uninsulated equipment
grounding/bonding conductor of interlocked metal tape–type
MC cable is listed and identified as an equipment grounding
conductor
(c)only when it is hospital grade Type MC cable
(d)a or b
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72. In multiwire branch circuits, the continuity of the _____ conductor shall not be dependent upon the device connections.
78. The disconnecting means for a motor controller shall be
designed so that it cannot _____ automatically.
(a)ungrounded
(b)grounded
(c)grounding electrode
(d)a and b
73. Boxes used at luminaire or lampholder outlets in a ceiling shall
be designed so that a luminaire or lampholder can be attached
and the boxes shall be required to support a luminaire weighing
a minimum of _____ lb.
(a)open
(b)close
(c)restart
(d)shut down
79. Capable of being removed or exposed without damaging the
building structure or finish, or not permanently closed in by the
structure or finish of the building is known as _____.
(a)accessible (as applied to equipment)
(b)accessible (as applied to wiring methods)
(c)accessible, readily
(d)all of these
(a)20
(b)30
(c)40
(d)50
74. Trade size 1 IMC shall be supported at intervals not exceeding
_____ ft.
(a)8
(b)10
(c)12
(d)14
80. Equipment enclosed in a case that is capable of withstanding
an explosion of a specified gas or vapor that may occur within
it, and of preventing the ignition of a specified gas or vapor surrounding the enclosure by sparks, flashes, or explosion of the
gas or vapor within, and that operates at such an external temperature that a surrounding flammable atmosphere will not be
ignited thereby defines the phrase “_____.”
(a)overcurrent device
(b)thermal apparatus
(c)explosionproof equipment
(d)bomb casing
75. The ampacity adjustment factors in 310.15(B)(3)(a) shall be
applied to a metal wireway only where the number of current-carrying conductors in any cross section of the wireway
exceeds _____.
(a)30
(b)40
(c)50
(d)60
76. Receptacles mounted to and supported by a cover shall be
secured by more than one screw unless listed and identified for
securing by a single screw.
(a)True
(b)False
77. The raceway or cable for tap conductors to recessed luminaires
shall have a minimum length of _____ in.
(a)6
(b)12
(c)18
(d)24
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81. A(n) _____ is a point on the wiring system at which current is
taken to supply utilization equipment.
(a)box
(b)receptacle
(c)outlet
(d)device
82.
Equipment intended to interrupt current at fault levels shall have
an interrupting rating at nominal circuit voltage sufficient for the
current that is available at the line terminals of the equipment.
(a)True
(b)False
83. The dedicated space above a panelboard extends to a dropped
or suspended ceiling, which is considered a structural ceiling.
(a)True
(b)False
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84. All 15A and 20A, 125V receptacles installed within 6 ft of the
outside edge of a sink in locations other than dwelling units
must be _____.
(a)AFCI protected
(b)GFCI protected
(c)tamperproof
(d)a and b
85. A laundry receptacle outlet shall not be required in each dwelling unit of a multifamily building, if laundry facilities are provided on the premises for all building occupants.
(a)True
(b)False
86. Using the standard load calculation method, the feeder demand
factor for five household clothes dryers is _____ percent.
(a)50
(b)70
(c)85
(d)100
87.
Service-drop conductors shall have _____.
(a)Paint
(b)Lacquer
(c)Enamel
(d)any of these
91. High-impedance grounded neutral systems shall be permitted
for three-phase ac systems of 480V to 1,000V where _____.
(a)the conditions of maintenance ensure that only qualified persons service the installation
(b)ground detectors are installed on the system
(c)line-to-neutral loads are not served
(d)all of these
92. Exothermic or irreversible compression connections, together
with the mechanical means used to attach to fireproofed structural metal, shall not be required to be accessible.
93. Where conductors are run in parallel in multiple raceways
or cables and include an EGC of the wire type, the equipment
grounding conductor must be installed in parallel in each raceway or cable, sized in compliance with 250.122.
(a)True
(b)False
88. There shall be no more than _____ disconnects installed for
each service or for each set of service-entrance conductors as
permitted in 230.2 and 230.40.
(a)two
(b)four
(c)six
(d)eight
94. Raceways shall be _____ between outlet, junction, or splicing
points prior to the installation of conductors.
(a)installed complete
(b)tested for ground faults
(c)a minimum of 80 percent complete
(d)none of these
Plug fuses of the Edison-base type shall be used _____.
(a)where overfusing is necessary
(b)as a replacement in existing installations
(c)as a replacement for Type S fuses
(d)50A and above
_____ on equipment to be grounded shall be removed from contact surfaces to ensure good electrical continuity.
(a)True
(b)False
(a)sufficient ampacity to carry the load
(b)adequate mechanical strength
(c)a or b
(d)a and b
89.
90.
95. Power distribution blocks shall be permitted in pull and junction
boxes over 100 cubic inches when they comply with the provisions of 314.28(E)(1) through (5).
(a)True
(b)False
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96. Galvanized steel, stainless steel, and red brass RMC shall be
permitted in or under cinder fill subject to permanent moisture,
when protected on all sides by a layer of noncinder concrete not
less than _____ in. thick.
(a)2
(b)4
(c)6
(d)18
97. Surface metal raceways and associated fittings shall be supported _____.
(a)in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions
(b)at intervals appropriate for the building design
(c)at intervals not exceeding 4 ft
(d)at intervals not exceeding 8 ft
99. Lighting track fittings can be equipped with general-purpose
receptacles.
(a)True
(b)False
100. Where the air conditioner disconnecting means is not within
sight from the equipment, the disconnecting means must be
_____.
(a)guarded
(b)exposed
(c)lockable
(d)elevated
98. Nonlocking 15A and 20A, 125V and 250V receptacles installed
in damp locations shall be listed as _____.
(a)raintight
(b)watertight
(c)weatherproof
(d)weather resistant
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Final Exams | Answer Key
Question # Answer NEC Section #
Question # Answer NEC Section #
Final Exam A
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(c)90.1(A)
(b)
100 Bathroom
(c)
100 Grounded
(a)
100 Note, Qualified Person
(c)
110.14 Note
(d)200.2(B)
(a)
210.11(C)(3) Ex
(b)210.62
(b)225.19(A)
(b)
230.24(D), 680.8(A), and Table 680.8(A)
(d)230.79(B)
(c)240.61
(d)250.24(A)(1)
(d)250.52(A)(4)
(d)
250.92(A)(1) and (2)
(b)285.4
(b)
310.15(A)(1) Note 1
(a)320.17
(b)348.24
(a)392.30(A)
(b)408.3(F)(1)
(c)422.10(A)
(d)450.14
(d)90.2(A)(1)
(d)
100 Branch Circuit, Multiwire
(d)
100 Grounding Electrode Conductor
(b)
100 Remote-Control Circuit
(d)110.14(A)
(b)200.10(B)(1)
(a)210.23(A)(2)
(d)
210.70(A)(2) Ex
(b)
225.19(A) Ex 3
(c)
230.24(E) and 800.44(A)(4)
(d)230.81
(d)240.61
(c)250.24(A)(4)
(b)250.52(A)(5)(b)
(d)250.92(B)
(a)300.4(C)
(a)310.15(B)(5)(c)
(c)320.40.
(a)348.60.
(a)
400.4, Table Note 11
(c)408.40.
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(c)422.16(B)(3)
(d)480.7(B)
(a)90.2(B)(1)
(c)
100 Building
(a)
100 Guest Room
(c)
100 Sealable Equipment
(c)110.22(A)
(a)200.10(C)
(c)210.25(A)
(d)210.70(A)(3)
(a)225.30.
(a)230.40.
(d)
240.4(B)(1), (2), and (3)
(b)240.83(D)
(a)250.24(D)
(b)250.53(E)
(d)
250.94 Ex
(a)
300.5(A) and Table 300.5 Column 2
(b)312.2
(b)330.30(B)
(b)350.42
(c)400.14
(c)410.10(D)
(c)422.51
(a)90.3
(d)
100 Communications Raceway
(d)
100 In Sight from (Within Sight)
(a)
100 Service-Entrance Conductors, Overhead
System
(a)110.22(C)
(b)210.4(D)
(c)210.52(A)(3)
(b)
215.10 Ex 2
(b)225.32
(a)
230.40 Ex 3
(a)240.4(C)
(a)240.85
(d)250.28(A)
(c)250.53(F)
(d)250.96(A)
(c)300.5(D)(3)
(c)312.8(1)
(b)334.10(1)
(d)
352.12(A), (B), and (C)
(b)404.6(A)
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Question # Answer NEC Section #
89.
90.
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100.
(a)410.16(C)(4)
(b)424.38(A)
(a)90.3
(c)
100 Conduit Body
(a)
100 Interrupting Rating
(a)
100 Service-Entrance Conductors, Underground
System
(c)
110.26(A)(1) and Table 110.26(A)(1), Condition 2
(b)210.5(C)(1)
(a)210.52(A)(4)
(d)215.12(C)(1)(a)
(a)225.39(A)
(d)
230.50(B)(1)(1), (2), and (3)
Final Exam B
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(a)240.10.
(a)250.4(A)(2)
(c)250.30(A)(2)(a)
(d)250.62
(c)
250.102(D) and Table 250.122
(d)300.5(K)
(b)314.16(B)(1)
(d)334.17
(c)358.10(B)
(c)
404.9(B) Ex 1 to (B)
(c)410.30(B)(5)
(a)430.9(C)
(d)90.5(A)
(a)
100 Dusttight
(c)
100 Lighting Track (Track Lighting)
(a)
100 Structure
(b)
110.26(A)(1) and Table 110.26(A)(1), Condition 2
(a)210.8(A)(4)
(a)210.52(C)(4)
(a)220.14(J)
(d)225.39(B)
(b)230.50(B)(2)
(a)240.13
(c)250.4(A)(3)
(a)250.30(A)(4)
(d)250.64(A)
(d)250.102(E)(2)
(a)300.6(D)
(a)314.16(C)(2)
Question # Answer NEC Section #
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(c)
338.2 Service-Entrance Cable
(a)
362.10(5) Ex
(b)404.14(C)
(a)410.62(B)
(b)430.52(B)
(c)90.5(B)
(b)
100 Duty, Continuous
(d)
100 Listed
(b)
100 Surge Protective Devices (SPDs)
(b)110.26(B)
(c)
210.8(A)(4) and (5)
(c)210.52(C)(5)
(c)220.18(B)
(d)
230.6(1), (2), and (3)
(c)230.54(G)
(c)240.24(A)
(a)250.4(B)(3)
(b)250.30(A)(6)(c)(2)
(a)250.64(F)(1)
(a)250.106
(a)300.11(A)(1)
(d)314.23(B)(1)
(a)340.80.
(a)362.46
(b)406.4(D)(1)
(d)410.96
(a)430.83(A)(1)
(a)
100 Accessible (as applied to equipment)
(d)
100 Equipment
(b)
100 Nonautomatic
(a)
100 Weatherproof
(c)110.26(C)(2)
(d)
210.8(B)(6), (7), and (8)
(b)210.52(E)(3)
(c)220.54
(a)230.6(5)
(a)230.56
(d)240.24(A)
(b)250.4(B)(4)
(d)250.30(A)(8)
(b)
250.66 and Table 250.66
(d)250.118(10)
(b)300.13(B)
(d)314.27(A)(2)
(b)342.30(B)(1)
Final Exams—Understanding the 2014 National Electrical Code, Volume 1
Final Exams | Answer Key
Question # Answer NEC Section #
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Question # Answer NEC Section #
(a)376.22(B)
(a)406.5(C)
(c)410.117(C)
(b)430.103
(b)
100 Accessible (as applied to wiring methods)
(c)
100 Explosionproof Equipment
(c)
100 Outlet
(a)110.9
(b)110.26(E)(1)(d)
(b)210.8(B)(5)
(a)
210.52(F) Ex 1
(c)
220.54 and Table 220.54
(d)230.23(A)
(c)230.71(A)
(b)240.51(B)
(d)250.12
(d)
250.36(1), (2), and (3)
(a)
250.68(A) Ex 2
(a)250.122(F)
(a)300.18(A)
(a)314.28(E)
(a)344.10(C)
(a)386.30.
(d)406.9(A)
(b)410.151(A)
(c)
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Voltage Drop 2012
Voltage Drop
Single phase voltage drop;
Vd = 2K x L x I / Cm
Three phase voltage drop:
Vd = 1.73K x Lxi / Cm
Copper K = 12.9
Aluminum K = 21.2
The NEC allows a 5%-drop for feeders and a 3% drop for branch circuits.
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FEEDER
Sub Panel
BRANCH CIRCUIT
Load
3%
5%
Power Loss= VD x I
Voltage Drop... VD=2 x K x D x I (or) VD= I x R
CM
Wire Size......... CM=2 x K x D x I
VD per
Distance...........
Load.................
D=CM x VD per
2xKxD
I= CM x VD per
2xKxD
• The "2" in the formulas is for 1
• For 3 change the "2" to 1.732
'k' is the resistance of a cm foot K=R x CM
1000'
• When using the formula to fine "WIRE SIZE" use the approximate K
of 12.9 for copper and 21.2 for alum.
• "D" is the distance ONE WAY is a circuit.
• "I" is the load in amperes.
• "CM" is the wire size in circular mils, found in Table 8.
• "VD per" is the percentage of the applied voltage.
3% VD per for a branch circuit and 5% total system.
Example: A 120v branch circuit is permitted to drop 3% x 120v= 3.6 volts.
A 240v branch circuit 3% x 240v= 7.2volts.
A 208v branch circuit 3%x 208v= 6.24 VD permitted.
Total System: 240v x 5%= 12volts permitted.
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CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN
QUESTIONS ON THESE EXAMINATIONS ARE BASED ON THE 2014 NEC
Examination Procedures ....................................... 1
Internet Scheduling .................................. 1
Telephone Scheduling ............................... 1
Canceling an Examination .......................... 1
Missed Appointment or Late Cancellation ........ 1
Special Examination Arrangements ............... 1
Emergency Examination Site Closing.............. 1
Reporting to the Examination Site ........................... 4
Required Identification ............................. 4
Security Procedures ................................. 4
Taking the Examination by Computer ....................... 4
Examination Review ................................. 5
Examination Site Location..................................... 5
Score Reporting ................................................. 7
Examination Reference Materials ............................ 7
Examination Content Outlines ................................ 8
Examination Registration Form .............................. 10
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MISSED APPOINTMENT OR LATE CANCELLATION
The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) has
contracted with PSI Services LLC (PSI) to deliver its
examinations.
Your registration will be invalid, you will not be able to take
the examination as scheduled, and you will forfeit your
examination fee, if you:
Upon TDLR approval of eligibility, you will receive an email
confirmation with instructions for scheduling an appointment
to take the examination. (If you have not provided an email
address, you will receive a postcard via U.S. Mail with this
information). You are allowed to test unlimited through your
eligibility period.
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INTERNET REGISTRATION
For the fastest and most convenient test scheduling process,
PSI recommends that candidates register for their exams
using the Internet. In order to register over the Internet,
candidates will need to have a valid credit card (Visa,
MasterCard, American Express or Discover).
Candidates
register online by accessing PSI’s registration website at
www.psiexams.com. Internet registration is available 24
hours a day. In order to register by Internet, complete the
steps below. See the following page for detailed instructions.
1. Log onto PSI’s website and create an account. Please
enter your email address and first and last name. This
information must match exactly with the information
TDLR has on file. Be sure to check the box next to
“Check here to attempt to locate existing records for
you in the system”
2. You will be asked to select the examination and enter
the ID# that TDLR provided to you. Your record will be
found and you will now be ready to pay and schedule for
the exam. Enter your zip code and a list of the testing
sites closest to you will appear. Once you select the
desired test site, available dates will appear. If you have
problems contact PSI at (800) 733-9267 for help.
TELEPHONE REGISTRATION
PSI has two scheduling methods available for those that wish
to schedule by telephone. First, candidates may call PSI at
(800) 733-9267, 24 hours a day and schedule using the
Automated Registration System. Second, candidates wishing
to contact a live operator may use this same telephone
number to contact PSI registrars Monday through Friday
between 6:30 am and 9:00 pm, or Saturday-Sunday between
8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Central Time, to schedule an
appointment for the test.
CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE AN EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT
You may cancel and reschedule an examination appointment
without forfeiting your fee if your cancellation notice is
received 2 days before the scheduled examination date. For
example, for a Monday appointment, the cancellation notice
would need to be received on the previous Saturday. You may
call PSI at (800) 733-9267. Please note that you may also use
the automated system, using a touch-tone phone, 24 hours a
day in order to cancel and reschedule your appointment.
Note: A voice mail message is not an acceptable form of
cancellation. Please use the PSI Website, automated
telephone system (IVR), or call PSI and speak to a Customer
Service Representative.
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schedule examination date;
Do not appear for your examination appointment;
Arrive after examination start time;
Do not present proper identification when you arrive for
the examination.
SPECIAL EXAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS
All examination centers are equipped to provide access in
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, and every reasonable accommodation will be made in
meeting a candidate’s needs. Applicants with disabilities or
those who would otherwise have difficulty taking the
examination must fill out the form at the end of this
Candidate Information Bulletin and fax to PSI (702) 932-2666.
This form also includes out-of-state testing requests.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Examinations are available in English and Spanish for no
additional cost. To take one of these examinations you must
indicate your language preference when you schedule your
examination.
For languages other than English or Spanish, you may request
to have the examination translated by contacting PSI and
paying an additional cost for each translation. The cost
associated with getting an examination translated is
approximately $850. This fee will be paid by the candidate.
Please fill out the form at the end of this Candidate
Information Bulletin.
Candidates may also bring a bound Word-to-Word translation
dictionary.
The dictionary cannot contain pictures or
definitions. Candidates are not permitted to bring in any
additional papers (loose or attached) with their dictionary.
Highlighting, underlining, indexing or marking in the
dictionary prior to or during the examination is prohibited.
Any candidate caught writing, highlighting, underlining, and
or indexing in the dictionary during the examination will be
subject to forfeiting their dictionary, termination of their
examination and reporting the incident to the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation.
EXAMINATION SITE CLOSING FOR AN EMERGENCY
In the event that severe weather or another emergency
forces the closure of an examination site on a scheduled
examination date, your examination will be rescheduled. PSI
personnel will attempt to contact you in this situation.
However, you may check the status of your examination
schedule by calling (800) 733-9267. Every effort will be made
to reschedule your examination at a convenient time as soon
as possible.
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Internet Registration: instructions for scheduling an examination online at www.psiexams.com
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4.
Go to www.psiexams.com and select “Create an Account”.
2.
VERY IMPORTANT STEP. You must put in your email address and the
spelling of your name EXACTLY as it was submitted to TDLR.
If you have already registered and created an account, type
in your email address and password.
3.
Be sure to check the box “Check here to attempt to locate existing
records for you in the system” and select Submit.
5.
The system will find your imported record. You are now ready to pay
and schedule for the examination. Select “Pay for a test.”
Select the organization, state, account, and classification (as
seen below). Enter your TDLR ID # and select Submit.
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6.
Type in your credit card information and select Submit.
7.
Enter your zip code or the city where you live and select Search. You will get a list of the testing
sites closest to you. Select the desired Test center and select Continue.
8.
You will now see the availability. Click on the date and time of your choice and select Schedule.
9.
A confirmation will appear that you can print out, and you will receive an email confirmation.
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REPORTING TO THE EXAMINATION SITE
On the day of the examination, you should arrive 30 minutes
prior to your scheduled appointment time. This allows time
for sign-in and identification verification. NO conversing or
any other form of communication among candidates is
permitted once you enter the examination area.
If you arrive late, you will NOT be admitted to the
examination site and you will forfeit your examination
registration fee.
REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION AT EXAMINATION SITE
You must provide 1 form of identification. The
identification must be a VALID form of government-issued
identification for example, driver’s license, state ID, or
passport, which bears your printed name, photograph,
signature, date of birth, and expiration date. Identification
provided must match all information provided by TDLR to PSI
upon eligibility. If your ID does not contain the required
information, you may be asked to provide other forms of valid
identification to confirm your identity. A digital copy of your
identification documentation will be taken upon check in,
and stored with your personal data.
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few small items. PSI will not be responsible for any
personal items, and suggests that you leave such items in
another safe place, of your choosing.
Only non-programmable calculators that are silent,
battery-operated, do not have paper tape printing
capabilities, and do not have a keyboard containing the
alphabet will be allowed in the examination site.
No smoking, eating, or drinking will be allowed at the
examination site.
Copying or communicating examination content is a
violation of PSI security policy and Texas State Law.
Either one may result in the disqualification of
examination results and may lead to legal action.
COMPUTER-BASED EXAMINATIONS
Taking the PSI examination by computer is simple. You do
not need any computer experience or typing skills. You will
use fewer keys than you use on a touch-tone telephone. All
response keys are colored and have prominent characters. An
illustration of the special keyboard is shown here. You may
also use the mouse.
An expired driver’s license will be accepted if accompanied
by a VALID Texas Department of Public Safety temporary
permit. Likewise, the temporary permits must be
accompanied by the expired DPS driver’s license.
If you cannot provide the required identification, you must
call (800) 733-9267 at least 3 weeks prior to your scheduled
appointment to arrange a way to meet this security
requirement. Failure to provide the required identification
at the time of the examination without notifying PSI is
considered a missed appointment, and you will not be able to
take the examination and will forfeit your examination fee.
SECURITY PROCEDURES
The following security procedures will apply during the
examination:
 While at a PSI examination site, you are considered to be
a professional and shall be treated as such. In turn, you
must conduct yourself in a professional manner at all
times. While at the site, you shall not use words or take
actions that are vulgar, obscene, libelous, or that would
denigrate the PSI staff or other candidates. You must
adhere to all TDLR policies and standards to ensure that
all candidates have a pleasant and professional
examination experience. If you fail to comply with these
policies, you will have your examination results
disqualified and will forfeit your examination fee.
 NO conversing or any other form of communication among
candidates is permitted once you enter the examination
area.
 Cell phones, pagers, PDAs, cameras, notes, electronic
devices, and recording devices, of any kind are NOT
allowed to enter PSI examination sites. Additionally, guest
visitors and/or family members are not allowed at the
examination site. NO personal items are to enter the
examination site. A locker will be provided to store a
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You will be directed to a semi-private testing station to take
the examination. When you are seated at the testing station,
you will be prompted to confirm your name, identification
number, and the examination for which you are registered.
TUTORIAL
Before you start your examination, an introductory tutorial to
the computer and keyboard is provided on the computer
screen. The time you spend on the tutorial, up to 15
minutes, DOES NOT count as part of your examination time.
Sample questions are included following the tutorial so that
you may practice using the keys, answering questions, and
reviewing your answers.
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One question appears on the screen at a time. During the
examination, minutes remaining will be displayed at the top of
the screen and updated as you record your answers.
EXAMINATION QUESTION EXAMPLE
During the examination, you should press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to
select your answer or press “MARK” to mark it for later
review. You should then press “ENTER” to record your
answer and move on to the next question. A sample question
display follows.
From Canyon, take Bell St exit and go North to traffic light at 45th St
and turn right. Turn left at the 2nd traffic light to Teckla.
Arlington
2008 E. Randol Mill Road, Suite 102
Arlington, TX 76011
From Hwy 183, take Industrial South. Turn left on Lamar Blvd. Turn
right on Ball Park. Turn left on Randol Mill Road, to 2008 Randol
Mill Road. The site is one block east of the ballpark.
From I-30, take Collins (Hwy 157) exit South. Turn left on Randol
Mill Road.
Austin
LaCosta Corporate Park
6448 Hwy 290 East, Suite F111
Austin, TX 78723
IMPORTANT: After you have entered your responses, you will
later be able to return to any question(s) and change your
response, provided the examination time has not run out.
EXAMINATION REVIEW
PSI, in cooperation with TDLR, will be regularly evaluating
the examinations being administered to ensure that the
examinations accurately measure competency in the required
knowledge areas. While taking the examination, examinees
will have the opportunity to provide comments on any
questions, by using the comment key on the keyboard. These
comments will be analyzed by PSI examination development
staff. Although PSI does not respond to individuals regarding
these comments, all substantive comments are reviewed. If a
discrepancy is found during the comment review, PSI and the
department may re-evaluate candidate results and adjust
them accordingly. This is the only review of the written
examination available to candidates.
EXAMINATION SITE LOCATIONS
Abilene
Commerce Plaza
1290 S. Willis, Suite 109
Abilene, TX 79605
The test site is on the corner of South 14th Street and Willis. The site
is behind the First Financial Bank.
Amarillo
4312 Teckla, Suite 500
Amarillo, TX 79109
Exit off I-40 to Western and go South one street passed the 7th
traffic light to Ridgecrest and turn right. Stay on Ridgecrest until
you come to the red brick office complex on the left side corner of
Ridgecrest and Teckla. 4312 is the 3rd building facing Teckla. Ste
500 is the end suite on the North side of the building.
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If Southbound on IH 35, exit at 238A and take the right off-ramp
following West 2222 (238-A ). Stay on the I-35 service road to the
second light. Take a left at the traffic light at Hwy. 290 E. and stay
on the Hwy. 290 E. service road. Take a left at the traffic light onto
Cameron Road, go through the light and the examination site is in
the business park on the left, Ste. F-111.
If Northbound on IH 35 exit at Hwy 2222 and stay on the I-35 service
road to the light at Hwy. 290 E. Take a right at the traffic light
onto the 290 E. service road. Take a left at the first traffic light
onto Cameron Road. Go through the light and the examination site
is in the business park on the left, Ste. F-111.
PSI is located in NORTH Austin at the North West corner of Cameron
Road and the West bound access road to Hwy 290 E. La Costa
Business Park, Ste F-111.
Austin
8000 Anderson Square, Ste 301B
Austin, Texas 78757
If Northbound on Hwy 183 -take the Peyton Gin/Ohlen Road exit and
stay in the left hand lane so you can turn left onto Anderson Square.
Turn right into 8000 Anderson Square and immediately turn left,
then right at the first chance. 301B is the end building on your right.
If Southbound on Hwy 183- take the Peyton Gin/Ohlen Road exit and
turn right onto Anderson Square. Turn right into 8000 Anderson
Square and immediately turn left then right at the first chance.
301B is the end building on your right.
Corpus Christi
2820 S Padre Island Dr, Suite 105
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
From So. Padre Island Drive East, exit at Kostoryz. Loop back under
the Kostoryz light, travel west on the access road to the 2820
building. The examination site is located between Kostoryz and
Ayers at the 2820 Building on the North site of the SPID access road.
Dallas
One Empire, 1140 Empire Central Dr, Suite 610
Dallas, TX 75247
From I-35E Southbound (Stemmons Fwy), exit Empire Central
(#434A), turn right on Empire Central Dr. ONE EMPIRE BLDG is on the
left.
From I-35E Northbound, exit Empire Central and turn Left on Empire
Central. ONE EMPIRE is on the Left.
From Hwy 183 Eastbound (John carpenter Fwy), exit left on Regal
row, turn right on Governors row, and turn left on Empire central.
ONE EMPIRE is on the right.
From Hwy 183 Westbound – Exit Mockingbird LN turn right on Empire
Central. ONE EMPIRE is on the right.
Dallas (Richardson)
300 N Coit, Suite 172
Richardson, TX 75080
From 75 South, take the Belt Line Road exit and turn right on Belt
Line Road. Stay on Belt Line Road until you reach Coit. Turn right
onto N Coit. The building is on the right hand side.
If you are coming in from LBJ (I635) and going north on 75, you will
turn left onto Belt Line and turn right onto Coit.
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El Paso
The Atrium
1155 Westmoreland, Suite 110
El Paso, TX 79925
From I-10 W, take the Airways exit North. Turn right at the first
light (Viscount). Turn right on Westmoreland Dr.
El Paso (N Mesa)
4171 N. Mesa
Bldg. A, Suite 121
El Paso, TX 79902
From I-10E/US-180E toward downtown, take the Executive Center
Blvd Exit (Exit 16). Turn left onto Executive Center Blvd. Take
Executive Center Blvd to Mesa St. Turn right onto Mesa St.
From I10-W, take the Executive Center Blvd Exit (Exit 16). Take
Executive Center Blvd to Mesa St. Turn right onto Mesa St.
The examination site is located immediately on the right, in the
Commons Office Complex.
Fort Worth
6801 McCart Avenue, Suite B-1
Fort Worth, TX 76133
From I-20 take the McCart Ave exit #435. Go South on McCart Ave
passing Altamesa Blvd. You will turn left at the next light which
would be Southpark Lane. To the right you may enter the 1st
immediate parking entrance or the 2nd parking entrance on your
right at 6801 McCart Ave Professional Building. Our office suite is
B1 which is located on the Northside of the building facing Southpark
Lane.
Harlingen
Executive Central
722 Morgan Blvd, Suite C
Harlingen, TX 78550
From Expressway 83, exit on Ed Carey Drive. Go North on Ed Carey
Drive. At intersection of Ed Carey Drive and 77 Sunshine Strip, turn
left onto 77 Sunshine Strip. Stay on 77 until it joins Morgan Blvd
(Morgan Blvd is also road #507). Where 77 joins Morgan Blvd is like a
“Y”, stay to the right. Stay in the right lane and turn into the
parking lot of 722 Morgan Blvd.
Houston North (Greenbriar Place)
Greenbriar Place
650 North Sam Houston Pkwy E, Suite 535
Houston, TX 77060
From the Beltway 8 going West, exit Imperial Valley Drive. U-turn
under the belt. Go East on the Service Road (N Sam Houston Pkwy
E). The site is just before the Hardy Toll Road Exit.
From I-610, take 45-North toward Dallas, exit Beltway 8 – East. Go
East on the Service Road of Beltway 8 (N Sam Houston Pkwy E).
Houston (East)
Atrium Building
11811 I-10 East Freeway, Suite 260
Houston, TX 77029
From I-10 EASTBOUND, take the Federal Rd exit #778A. U-turn under
the freeway and come back on the feeder road going West. Building
is on the right hand side, next to Papacitas. From I-10 East, take the
Holland Rd exit. Stay on the feeder road, building is on the right
hand side, next to Papacitas.
Houston (Southwest)
One West Belt
9555 W. Sam Houston Pkwy South, Suite 140
Houston, TX 77099
The street address is on the marquee in front of the building (9555
West Sam Houston Parkway South). On a smaller sign, sitting down
in the grass next to the entry on Bissonnet, is the notation, "One
West Belt". The Sam Houston Pkwy is also known as Beltway 8.
From US 59, heading South: Take the Bissonnet exit and turn right
onto Bissonnet. Go about one mile - the building is on the right just
before you reach the West Sam Houston Pkwy. You can turn right
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from Bissonnet into the parking lot, or, if you come to the Beltway,
turn right onto the feeder road and then an immediate right into the
parking lot.
From US 59, heading North: Take the Bissonnet exit and turn left
(under the freeway) onto Bissonnet. Go about one mile - the
building is on the right just before you reach the West Sam Houston
Pkwy. You can turn right from Bissonnet into the parking lot, or, if
you come to the Beltway, turn right onto the feeder road and then
an immediate right into the parking lot.
From the West Sam Houston Pkwy South (also known as Beltway 8),
heading South: Take the Bissonnet exit and turn left (under the
freeway) onto Bissonnet. Turn left into the parking lot of the first
building on the left.
From the West Sam Houston Pkwy South (also known as Beltway 8),
heading North: Take the West Bellfort exit and travel about two
miles on the feeder road to Bissonnet. Turn right on Bissonnet and
then left into the parking lot of the first building on the left, OR do
not turn on Bissonnet but drive through the intersection and then
make an immediate right into the parking lot.
Houston (Northwest)
9800 Northwest Freeway
Suite 200
Houston, TX 77092
From Hwy 290 EASTBOUND take Exit 13C toward West T C Jester
Blvd. Stay Straight to go onto N Loop Fwy W. Make a u-turn onto N
Loop Fwy W. Stay on the feeder road, Sheraton Hotel is on the right
as the road curves right. Turn into the parking lot immediately after
the Sheraton Hotel and before the office building. Site is on the 2nd
floor.
Driving north on Loop 610 West exit at T.C.Jester and then u-turn
under Loop 610. Stay on the feeder road, Sheraton Hotel is on the
right as the road curves right. Turn into the parking lot immediately
after the Sheraton Hotel and before the office building. Site is on
the 2nd floor.
Driving west on Loop 610 North, exit at T.C.Jester and then u-turn
under Loop 610. Stay on the feeder road, Sheraton Hotel is on the
right as the road curves right. Turn into the parking lot immediately
after the Sheraton Hotel and before the office building. Site is on
the 2nd floor.
Lubbock
The Center
4413 82nd St., Suite 210
Lubbock, TX 79424
From S Loop 289, take the Quaker Ave exit and go South. Turn right
on 82nd St.
McAllen
7000 N. 10th Street Suite C-4
McAllen, TX 78504
From S Expressway 281/S US-281, turn right onto E Trenton Rd. Turn
left onto N 10th St/TX-336. The test site is on the left.
Midland
Westwood Village Shopping Center
4200 West Illinois Avenue, Suite 200
Midland, TX 79703
From I-20, take Midkiff Road exit. Go North on Midkiff Road. Take
a left on Illinois Ave. Go .8 miles and turn right into Chinese
Kitchen’s parking lot at 4200 W Illinois. Suite is at the end of the
left Strip.
From Business 20 (Old Hwy 80) going West, follow Front Street until
Wall St Traffic light. Go 2 blocks and turn right on Midkiff. Turn
left on Illinois. Go .8 miles and turn right into Chinese Kitchen’s
parking lot at 4200 W Illinois. Suite is at the end of the left Strip.
From North Hwy 349, Look for Loop 250 West (just before overpass).
Turn right at Loop and go 2 miles to Exit Midkiff. Turn left at traffic
light. Turn right at Illinois traffic signal. Turn right onto Chinese
Kitchen's parking Lot at 4200 W Illinois. Suite is at the end of the
left Strip.
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San Antonio
One Park Ten
6800 Park Ten Blvd, Suite 174-W
San Antonio, TX 78213
From Loop 410 West (near Crossroads Mall), take IH 10 East. Exit on
Vance Jackson. Use the turnaround to get on the IH10West access
road. Stay on the access road until the One Park Ten building.
From IH 10 West, exit on Vance Jackson. Stay on the access road.
The building is off of IH10/US87 approximately one mile inside Loop
410. The One Park Ten building is on the right, immediately after
Park Ten Blvd. Suite 174-W is located on the first floor to the right
of the main entrance.
San Antonio
9502 Computer Drive, Ste 105
San Antonio, TX 78229
From I-10 West, take exit 561 for Wurzbach and Medical Drive. Stay
on the access road passed Medical Drive, then turn left on Wurzbach
(going under the freeway). Proceed one block on Wurzbach, then
turn left on Bluemel. Proceed one block on Bluemel, turn left on
Computer Drive, then turn right into the parking lot for the
Neuromuscular Institute of Texas at 9502 Computer Drive. PSI is in
suite 105.
From I-10 East, take the Wurzbach exit and turn right on Wurzbach
(going under the freeway), then follow the directions above.
Tyler
3800 Paluxy Dr, Suite 310
Tyler, TX 75703
From 1-20 turn south on Hwy 69 and go to Loop 323. Turn right on
323 and follow 323 to the intersection of Paluxy Dr. Turn right on
Paluxy Drive. The Paluxy Square Complex will be immediately on
the left. Go to Building 3 which is in the back.
Waco
345 Owen Lane, Suite 124
Waco, TX 76710
From TX-6, take the Waco Drive exit, loop under the bridge where
you will be on Sanger Ave, turn right on Owen Ln. The examination
site is behind the Richland Mall and directly across the street from
the City of Waco water tower.
If you are coming in on the South Hwy 6, take the South Loop 340,
then take Sanger Ave Exit.
SCORE REPORTING
Your score will be given to you immediately following
completion of the examination. The following summary
describes the score reporting process:

On screen – your score will appear immediately on the
computer screen. This will happen automatically at the
end of the time allowed for the examination;
If you pass, you will immediately receive a
successful notification.
If you do not pass, you will receive a diagnostic
report indicating your strengths and weaknesses by
examination type with the score report.
On paper – an official score report will be printed at the
examination site.
NON-SCORED QUESTIONS
Your examination contains non-scored questions. The use of
such questions is an essential step in developing accurate
future examinations. These questions will NOT be scored and
time to answer them has been added to the time allowed.
EXAMINATION REFERENCE MATERIAL LIST
The reference material listed below was used to prepare the
questions for the examinations. When responding to the test
questions, do not consider code exceptions unless the test
question specifically directs you to consider them.
The examinations are OPEN BOOK. The following reference
material is allowed in the examination site:
National Electrical Code®, 2014 Edition
Candidates are responsible for bringing their own references
to the examination center. Reference materials may be
highlighted, underlined and/or indexed prior to the
examination session. Brief descriptive notes for the purpose
of indicating text, tables or areas of special importance
are allowed. However, reference materials containing lengthy
notes will not be allowed into the examination. When in
doubt, you should bring reference materials that do not
contain markings. Any candidate caught writing, highlighting,
underlining and/or indexing in the references during the
examination will be reported to the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation. Furthermore, candidates are not
permitted to bring in any additional papers (loose or
attached) with their approved references. References may be
tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only. (permanent tabs
are defined as tabs that would tear the page if removed).
Temporary tabs, (defined as Post-It notes, or other tabs that
may be removed without tearing the page) are not allowed
and must be removed from the reference before the exam
will begin. Any loose leaf NEC code books, such as, spiralbound or ring bound copies, will NOT be allowed in the test
center. Scratch paper will be provided. Candidates will NOT
be permitted to remove from the examination room ANY
material that has been written on. (This would include
books).
Any bound edition of the National Electrical Code® may be
used for the examination. However, the examination
questions are based on the 2014 bound edition. The NEC
HANDBOOK is not allowed in the examination room.
DUPLICATE SCORE REPORTS
You may request a duplicate score report after your
examination by emailing scorereport@psionline.com or by
calling 800-733-9267.
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EXAMINATION CONTENT OUTLINES
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
Texas Master Electrician
100 Scored Items - 300 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass
5 Non-Scored Items - 20 Minutes
CONTENT OUTLINE
Subject Area
# of Items
Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans
12
Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and
16
Separately Derived Systems
Electrical Feeders
4
Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors
15
Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical
16
Materials
Electrical Equipment and Devices
12
Motors and Generators
8
Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting
3
Means
Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions
12
Renewable Energy Technologies
2
MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN
Texas Maintenance Electrician
60 Items - 180 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass
5 Non-Scored Items - 20 Minutes
CONTENT OUTLINE
Subject Area
# of Items
Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans
5
Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and
8
Separately Derived Systems
Electrical Feeders
3
Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors
10
Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical
9
Materials
Electrical Equipment and Devices
10
Motors and Generators
4
Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting
3
Means
Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions
8
MASTER SIGN ELECTRICIAN
Texas Master Sign Electrician
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN
Texas Journeyman Electrician
100 Scored Items - 300 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass
5 Non-Scored Items - 20 Minutes
CONTENT OUTLINE
80 Scored Items - 240 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass
5 Non-Scored Items - 20 Minutes
CONTENT OUTLINE
Subject Area
# of Items
Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans
6
Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and
9
Separately Derived Systems
Electrical Feeders
3
Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors
15
Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical
18
Materials
Electrical Equipment and Devices
10
Motors and Generators
5
Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting
3
Means
Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions
9
Renewable Energy Technologies
2
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Subject Area
Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans
Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and
Separately Derived Systems
Electrical Feeders
Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors
Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical
Materials
Electrical Equipment and Devices
Motors
Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting
Means
Electric Signs and Outline Lighting
# of Items
6
16
3
15
8
10
2
4
36
8
JOURNEYMAN SIGN ELECTRICIAN
RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCE INSTALLER
Texas Journeyman Sign Electrician
Texas Residential Appliance Installer
80 Scored Items - 240 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass
80 Items - 240 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass
5 Non-Scored Items - 20 Minutes
5 Non-Scored Items - 20 Minutes
CONTENT OUTLINE
Subject Area
Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans
Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and
Separately Derived Systems
Electrical Feeders
Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors
Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical
Materials
Electrical Equipment and Devices
Motors
Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting
Means
Electric Signs and Outline Lighting
CONTENT OUTLINE
# of Items
10
8
3
10
6
8
1
3
31
RESIDENTIAL WIREMAN ELECTRICIAN
Subject Area
Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans
GFCI Protection and Equipment Grounding and
Bonding
Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical
Materials
Electrical Equipment and Devices
Motors
Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting
Means
Swimming Pool, Spas and Fountain Equipment
# of Items
12
15
10
15
5
5
18
JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN ELECTRICIAN
Texas Journeyman Lineman Electrician
40 Items - 120 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass
Texas Residential Wireman
3 Non-Scored Items - 12 minutes
80 Items - 240 Minutes - 70% Correct to Pass
5 Non-Scored Items - 20 Minutes
CONTENT OUTLINE
Subject Area
# of Items
Definitions, Calculations, Theory, and Plans
8
Electrical Services, Service Equipment, and
16
Separately Derived Systems
Electrical Feeders
7
Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors
14
Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical
10
Materials
Electrical Equipment and Devices
12
Motors and Generators
2
Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting
2
Means
Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions
7
Renewable Energy Technologies
2
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CONTENT OUTLINE
Subject Area
# of Items
Definitions, Calculations and Theory
6
Electrical Services and Service Equipment
8
Electrical Feeders
4
Branch Circuit Calculations and Conductors
2
Electrical Wiring Methods and Electrical
Materials
2
Electrical Equipment and Devices
10
Motors and Generators
2
Electrical Control Devices and Disconnecting
Means
6
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TEXAS ELECTRICIAN EXAMINATION
REGISTRATION FORM
Read the Candidate Information Bulletin before filling out this registration form. You must provide all information requested and submit the
appropriate fee. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY. Registration forms that are incomplete, illegible, or not accompanied by the proper fee will be
returned unprocessed. Registration fees are not refundable or transferable.
1. Legal Name:
First Name
Last Name
M.I.
2. ID:
3. Mailing Address:
Number, Street
Apt/Ste
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City
4. Telephone:
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Home
5. Email:
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Zip Code
Office
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____________________________________________@________________________________________
6. Examination (Check one):
NOTE: FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE. Your examination fee will be forfeited
if you do not test within 1 year of the date your examination fee is received by PSI.
Examination Title
 Master Electrician
 Journeyman Electrician
 Maintenance Electrician
 Master Sign Electrician
 Journeyman Sign Electrician
 Residential Wireman Electrician
 Residential Appliance Installer
 Journeyman Lineman Electrician
(Check one):  First Time
 Retake
7. Total Fee: $ _____________
Exam Fee
$78
$78
$63
$63
$63
$63
$63
$60
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SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT REQUEST FORM
OR OUT-OF-STATE TESTING REQUEST
All examination sites are equipped to provide access in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Applicants with disabilities or those who would otherwise have difficulty taking the examination may request special examination
arrangements.
Candidates who wish to request special arrangements because of a disability should fax this form and supporting documentation
to PSI at (702) 932-2666.
Requirements for special arrangement requests
You are required to submit documentation from the medical authority or learning institution that rendered a diagnosis.
Verification must be submitted to PSI on the letterhead stationery of the authority or specialist and include the following:
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Description of the disability and limitations related to testing
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Recommended accommodation/modification
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Name, title and telephone number of the medical authority or specialist
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Original signature of the medical authority or specialist
Date: ________________________________________ ID#: ____________________________________
Legal Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City, State, Zip Code
Telephone: (__________) ____________- ______________
Home
(____________) ____________- ______________
Work
Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Check any special arrangements you require (requests must concur with documentation submitted):
 Reader (as accommodation for visual impairment
or learning disability)
 Extended time
(Additional time requested:______________)
 Large-print written examination
 Request for a translated examination (this request does not
require additional documentation)
The cost associated with getting an examination translated is
approximately $850. This fee will be paid by the candidate.
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require additional documentation)
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