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So you still want to be an electrician? Quiz

More general knowledge questions about residential wiring. This quiz is based on the 2005 NEC for the US.

A multiple-choice quiz by spokanemikel. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
spokanemikel

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
278,152

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1257

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the US, which of the following is required in a hallway that is 12ft long? Hint

at least two switches

carpet

ceiling lights

at least one receptacle

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the US, receptacles in a dining room may be connected to the required two small appliance counter top circuits.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the US, an outdoor receptacle must have what style of cover? Hint

blank

in use

none

open

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the US, a GFCI protected receptacle is required within 50ft of an air conditioner.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the US, if you 'back feed' or use a normal breaker space to feed a panel, what are you required to install on this breaker? Hint

sticker

nothing

lockout

locking device

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the US, all metal equipment, electrical or not, connected to a swimming pool must be bonded together.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the US, Table 310.16 in the NEC deals with what? Hint

conduit fill

burial depths

wire ampacity

load calculations

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the US, if the cold water line is made of metal, the cold water bond must be made within 5ft of where the cold water enters the house.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the US, an unfinished basement is required to have at least one AFCI protected receptacle.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following components is NOT used to control an overhead light in a room with three entrances, with the light controlled from each entrance? Hint

single pole switch

four way switch

three way switch

light fixture

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the US, which of the following is required in a hallway that is 12ft long?

Answer: at least one receptacle

According to code, if the hallway is 10ft or longer you must have one receptacle.

2. In the US, receptacles in a dining room may be connected to the required two small appliance counter top circuits.

Answer: True

These and the refrigerator are the only other receptacles allowed to be connected.

3. In the US, an outdoor receptacle must have what style of cover?

Answer: in use

An in use cover is required so that the lid can be closed when something is plugged onto the receptacle.

4. In the US, a GFCI protected receptacle is required within 50ft of an air conditioner.

Answer: False

This used to be the code, however it is now no more than 25ft.

5. In the US, if you 'back feed' or use a normal breaker space to feed a panel, what are you required to install on this breaker?

Answer: locking device

The breaker must be installed with a locking device so that the breaker can not be removed unintentionally.

6. In the US, all metal equipment, electrical or not, connected to a swimming pool must be bonded together.

Answer: True

Heaters, pumps, stairs, diving boards, railings and rebar, among other things, must be bonded together by a minimum #8 wire for safety purposes.

7. In the US, Table 310.16 in the NEC deals with what?

Answer: wire ampacity

The table is broken down into wire types, sizes and ampacity.

8. In the US, if the cold water line is made of metal, the cold water bond must be made within 5ft of where the cold water enters the house.

Answer: True

You must also bond the cold water on both sides of the water meter if it is in the house.

9. In the US, an unfinished basement is required to have at least one AFCI protected receptacle.

Answer: False

These receptacles are required to be GFCI. This is due to the unfinished floor being exposed concrete.

10. Which of the following components is NOT used to control an overhead light in a room with three entrances, with the light controlled from each entrance?

Answer: single pole switch

A single pole switch is for controlling something from one location only. 2 three way switches are used for 2 locations and four way switches are used for any additional locations after the first 2.

Source: Author spokanemikel

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