From the following selections, choose the best location for the 200-amp service panel for the Franklin House.
a.Basement
b.Foyer closet
c.Garage
d.Library
The correct answer is: Garage
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The service conductor begins at the ? .
a.closest utility pole on Walnut Circle
b.underground electric manhole below the pavement in Walnut Circle
c.underground electric service pull box at back lawn
d.underground electric utility pull box at front lawn
The correct answer is: underground electric utility pull box at front lawn
The service conduit will be an underground run of PVC conduit about ? in length.
a.55'
b.65'
c.75'
d.85'
The correct answer is: 65'
An electrical panel schedule is NOT shown anywhere on the Franklin House plans.
Select one:
True
False
The correct answer is 'True'.
For dwelling units, the NEC requires that all 125-volt, single-phase 15- and 20-ampere
receptacles installed in areas such as bathrooms, garages, outdoors, crawl-spaces,
kitchens, laundries, and near wet bar sinks shall have ground-fault protection for
personnel. Which one of these seven areas in the Franklin Residence does not have any
receptacles?
a.Bathrooms
b.Crawl spaces
c.Garage
d.Outside
e.Wet bar
The correct answer is: Crawl spaces
Omitting the garage, the approximate area of first floor of the Franklin House is closest
to which of the following selections?
a.1,800 square feet
b.2,100 square feet
c.2,400 square feet
d.2,700 square feet
The correct answer is: 2,100 square feet
Including the room over the garage, the approximate area of second floor of the Franklin House is closest to which of the following selections?
a.2,000 square feet
b.2,300 square feet
c.2,600 square feet
d.2,900 square feet
The correct answer is: 2,600 square feet
How many interior lights are there on the first floor and garage combined?
a.31
b.33
c.35
d.37
e.38
The correct answer is: 35
How many receptacles are there on the second floor, including GFCIs?
a.42
b.44
c.45
d.46
e.47
The correct answer is: 46
Power will be supplied to the cooktop in the kitchen by way of a cable from the ? to
the cooktop.
a.crawl space up
b.ceiling down
c.island and in
d.wall and in
The correct answer is: crawl space up
There are ? 3-way switches used in the Franklin Residence.
a.2
b.4
c.6
d.8
e.9
The correct answer is: 8
How many circuits are required to supply the kitchen island?
a.One circuit rated at 120 volt and 20 amps
b.One circuit at rated 120/240 volt for cook top
c.Two circuits, both rated at 120 volt and 20 amps
d.Two circuits, 1 rated at 120 volt and 20 amps and 1 rated at 120/240 volt for cooktop
The correct answer is: Two circuits, 1 rated at 120 volt and 20 amps and 1 rated at
120/240 volt for cooktop
If the cooktop range is 240 V, how many conductors will be needed to supply the entire island?
a.3
b.5
c.7
d.9
The correct answer is: 7
How deep are the footings measured from the last brick course to the bottom?
a.24" or 2'
b.30" or 2'6"
c.32" or 2'8"
d.36" or 3'
The correct answer is: 32" or 2'8"
Review the floor plans, elevations, and door schedule. Is there a discrepancy in the type
of door used for the front entrance?
a.Yes
b.No
The correct answer is: Yes
How thick are the exterior walls? (Hint: Allow for an air gap between the sheathing and
brick.)
a.7 1/2 "
b.8 1/2 "
c.9 1/2 "
d.10 1/2 "
The correct answer is: 9 1/2 "
What is the roof pitch (angle)?
a.10" rise and 12" run
b.10" rise and 14" run
c.12" rise and 10" run
d.12" rise and 12" run
The correct answer is: 10" rise and 12" run
What is the thickness of the ceiling in the bonus room?
a.1/4 "
b.3/8 "
c.1/2 "
d.5/8 "
The correct answer is: 1/2 "
How many 3' × 5' 2" windows are found on the front elevation?
a.2
b.4
c.6
d.8
The correct answer is: 4
What type of roof shingles are used on this house?
a.Asphalt strip
b.Fiberglass 3 tab
c.Fiberglass dimensional
d.Wood shake
The correct answer is: Fiberglass dimensional
From the position of standing in the front yard looking directly at the Franklin House,
which elevations will receive the morning sun?
a.Front and back
b.Front and left side
c.Front and right side
d.Left and right side
The correct answer is: Front and left side
Suppose an Electrical Worker needed to provide a cost estimate for a house with 223
outlets (sometimes referred to as box openings). The estimate does not include lighting fixtures, but does include all wired devices and outlets. Dimmers and time switches are extra. One 100 amp 240-volt service is included. One central furnace or one central heat pump without auxiliary heat is included. One telephone outlet, one TV outlet, and one electric water heater outlet are included. Devices are standard ivory with plastic plates. All wiring and material is full accordance with the NEC and local codes and is guaranteed
for one year. Electrical permit and inspection fee is included.
Using a cost estimating value of $30.00 for each electrical box opening, how much would the electrical installation estimate on this house cost (counting two gang boxes as two openings)?
a.$6,590.00
b.$6,660.00
c.$6,690.00
d.$6,960.00
The correct answer is: $6,690.00
From the list below, choose the four main factors involved in determining what the
electrical contractor will charge for this house.
I. Apprentices
II. Labor
III. Materials
IV. Overhead
V. Payroll
VI. Profit margin
VII. Trucking
a.I., II., III., IV.
b.II., III., IV., V.
c.II., III., IV., VI.
d.III., IV., V., VI.
The correct answer is: II., III., IV., VI.