Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Only qualified persons are permitted to work on or near exposed energized equipment. To become qualified, a person must: 
 .have the skill and technique necessary to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electrical equipment. 
 .be able to determine the voltage of exposed live parts and be trained in the use of special precautionary techniques, such as personal protective equipment, insulations, shielding material, and insulated tools. 
 . be trained in the use of special precautionary techniques, such as personal protective equipment, insulations, shielding material, and insulated tools.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) FPN 
B) UL 
C) NEC  â  
D) NFPA 
A) FPN 
B) UL 
C) NEC  â  
D) NFPA

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

This section provides the contractor wit

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

​ 
 In the United States, it is the prac

Question 11

The construction plans for a building are often called ____ .

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

IDENTIFIED (as applied to equipment): Re

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

In most communities, building plans and

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 1: Commercial Building Plans and Specifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The construction plans for a building are often called ____ .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reading Electrical Working Drawings--Entry Level

General Requirements for Conductors

Branch Circuits

Switches and Receptacles

Wiring Methods

Motor and Appliance Circuits

Feeder Installation and Load Calculation

Special Systems

Working Drawings--Upper Level

Special Circuits Owners Circuits

Panelboard Selection and Installation

The Electric Service and Grounding

Lamps and Ballasts for Lighting

Luminaires

Emergency, Legally Required Standby, and Optional Standby Power Systems

Overcurrent Protection: Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Short-Circuit Calculations and Coordination of Overcurrent Protective Devices

Equipment and Conductor Short-Circuit

Low-Voltage Remote Control

The Cooling System

Commercial Utility-Interactive Photovoltaic Systems

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