The portion of a wiring system that is between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlet is defined as a ________. (The NEC thinks terms are important so that we are all speaking the same language.)

The neutral conductor (grounded conductor) is a conductor that ________.

A point in the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment is defined in the NEC as a(n) ________. (A receptacle is an outlet, but an outlet can be something else like a luminaire.)

When a building has wiring systems supplied by more than one voltage system, each ungrounded conductor of a branch circuit shall be identified by ________ at the panelboard. (Some State jurisdictions have specific rules for identification.)

The NEC requires that all ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) devices be installed ________. (No longer behind vending machines, etc.)

For 15 and 20 ampere branch circuits, the rating of any one cord-and-plug connected utilization equipment that is not fastened in place shall not exceed ________ of the branch circuit ampere rating. (For things like drill presses, central vacs, etc.)

Any one cord-and-plug connected appliance that is connected to a 120 volt, 20 ampere rated branch circuit shall have a maximum rating of ________. (This comes up sometimes.)

________ is not a listed standard circuit breaker rating listed in the National Electrical Code (NEC).

________ are not allowed for the connection of an equipment grounding conductor to a disconnect enclosure. (This was a common termination in the past.)

The minimum size grounded (neutral) conductor required for equipment served by a branch circuit with sized #1 AWG ungrounded copper conductors is ________. (Tables 250.66 and 250.102 used to be combined into one table.)

Wire type equipment grounding conductors in general are to be sized accordingly based on the _________.

The minimum size equipment grounding conductor required for a 50 ampere rated branch circuit and circuit breaker is ________. (You must round up on this Table.)

The minimum size equipment grounding conductor required for equipment served by a 125 ampere rated branch circuit is ________.

When installing cables, such as Romex, through bored holes in wooden studs, the holes shall be bored so that the edge of the hole is not less than ________ from the edge. (Unless additional protection is provided, such as with a nail plate.)

When an outlet box is installed under a metal corrugated roof decking, a clearance of not less than ________ shall be maintained from the deck of the box. (From damage caused by roofing nails often times installed with nail guns.)

As a general rule, when a size 4 AWG or larger enters an enclosure, a(n) ________ can be installed to provide protection to the fitting. (For any size if Rigid Conduit is installed.)

The interior of a raceway installed underground is considered to be a ________ location in the NEC. (NMB Romex installed inside this raceway does not comply.)

Direct buried cables emerging from grade shall be protected by a raceway down to a point of at least ________ below finished grade.

Direct buried cables emerging from grade shall be protected by a raceway down to a point of at least ________ above finished grade.

A type UF cable is installed as a direct burial GFCI residential 20 ampere, 120 volt branch circuit. The minimum burial depth is ________.

Raceways that are installed in solid rock shall be permitted to be buried at a lesser depth when covered by at least ________ of concrete.

In an indoor location such as a processing facility where the walls are frequently washed, metallic electrical equipment shall be mounted so there is a clearance of at least ________ between the equipment and the mounting surface. (Such as dairies, laundromats and car washes.)

When a raceway is installed through the wall from the exterior to the interior of the building, the raceway shall be ________. (Any used sealant must now be listed also.)

The NEC requires all grounded and ungrounded conductors or a common circuit to be installed together in the same metallic raceway to reduce ________. (Induction.)

A 4 inch by 1 ½ inch metal octagon junction box with a flat, blank cover can contain a maximum of ________ 14 AWG conductors.

Where NMB (Romex) or type UF cable is installed into a nonmetallic junction box, the cable shall extend not less than ________ inside the box. (There is no maximum length stated.)

In a wall with noncombustible sheet rock gypsum material, boxes with a flush type cover plate shall be installed so that the front edge of the box will not set back from the finished surface more than ________. (It is hard to always be that close.)

The front edge of a switch box in a wall constructed of wood shall be ________ from the surface of the wall. (Extension rings or extenders unless we are perfect.)

When nails are used to fasten an electrical junction box to a wooden stud and the nails pass through the interior of the box, the nails shall be within ________ of the back of the box. (For those tight locations.)

When using wood braces to support a junction box, the braces shall have a cross-section of not less than ________. (Smaller than you might think.)

A junction box that is intended to enclose a device supplied by 14 AWG conductors shall have a depth not less than ________.

Electrical outlet junction boxes installed in walls and ceiling are required to be ________

Type NMB (Romex) cable shall be protected where passing through a floor by enclosing it in an approved conduit extending at least ________ above the floor

The maximum distance allowed between supports for type NMB (Romex cable is ________. (Try to avoid stapling on the edge which can damage the wire and eventually start a fire.)

Type UF cable is used as a substitute for type NMB (Romex) cable, the conductor insulation is rated at ________. (For conductor ampacity ratings.)

As a general rule, Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC) shall be securely fastened within ________ of each junction box. (Also with an equipment grounding conductor if there is movement or vibration.)

A trade size 2 inch Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit (RNC, PVC) shall be supported at least every ________. (Commonly missed in the field.)

When installing Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT), there shall be no more than ________ 90° bends between boxes or pull points. (To avoid possible conductor damage during installation and replacement.)

Type ________ flexible cord shall be permitted to be immersed in water to supply a fountain. (Cords have different ampacity ratings as well.)

Generally flexible cords and cables shall not be used ________. (Such as through walls or drop ceilings.)

As a general rule, all switches and circuit breakers used as switches shall be installed so that the center of the grip of the handles is not more than ________ above the floor. (This measurement takes into account metrics.)

All 15 and 20 ampere, 125 volt straight blade type receptacle devices installed in a wet location shall be listed as ________. (In addition to a weatherproof enclosure, such as a bubble cover.)

The NEC requires that recessed portions of luminaire enclosures (light fixtures) that are not identified for contact with insulation (type non IC) shall be spaced from combustible material at least ________.

A branch circuit that supplies only a fixed resistance type baseboard heater shall be sized not smaller than ________ of the load.

As a general rule, conductors that supply a single motor used in a continuous duty (over 3 hours run time) application shall have an ampacity of not less than ________ of the motor’s full load running current rating.

A cord connector and receptacle may be permitted to serve as a motor controller for a portable motor with a maximum ________ rating.

The full load running current of a 3 HP, 208 volt, single phase, continuous duty AC motor is ________. (These Tables can be very useful.)

Where a single phase, 240 volt air conditioner has a full load current of 35 amperes, the branch circuit conductors supplying the unit shall be rated at least ________. (See the nameplate also.)

The maximum time period allowed for temporary outdoor Christmas decoration lighting for a dwelling is ________. (Is this always enforced?)

When abandoned low voltage communication cables are identified for future use with a tag, the tag shall be ________. (If not identified, they are required to be removed.)

The portion of a wiring system that is between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlet is defined as a ________. (The NEC thinks terms are important so that we are all speaking the same language.)

If a conduit or raceway is installed from a cold location to a warm location so that moisture may contact live parts, the conduit must be ______ at either or both ends.

What is the minimum cover requirement for a direct burial type UF cable that is installed outdoors that supplies a 24 volt landscape lighting system?

What is the minimum cover requirement for a nonmetallic conduit that is installed outdoors that supplies a 120 volt, 30 ampere circuit?

What is the minimum cover requirement for a direct burial type UF cable that is installed outdoors that supplies a 120 volt, 30 ampere circuit?

A direct burial underground service lateral shall have the location identified by a warning ribbon placed in the trench at least ______ inches above the wire.

Conductors emerging from an underground installation shall be protected by a raceway to at least ______ inches below grade of the minimum cover requirement.

Generally, when a raceway contains an ungrounded (hot) conductor of ______ or larger, a bushing is required at the end of the conduit when it enters the box enclosure.

When cables are installed through bored holes in wood framing members, the edge of the hole shall not be less than ______ inch(es) from the nearest edge of the wood unless a nail plate is used.

As a general rule, cables laid in a wood notch would require protection from nails or screws by using a metal nail plate at least ______ inch thick.

All conductors of the same circuit shall ______.

All electrical raceways, enclosures, and equipment ______ be grounded as per Article 250.

The size of the bonding jumper shall not be less than ______ when the size of the largest service entrance conductor is 500 KCMIL AWG copper (not paralleled)

If the rating of a circuit breaker ahead of a branch circuit is 100 amperes, the minimum size equipment grounding conductor would be a ______ AWG aluminum wire.

If the rating of a circuit breaker ahead of a branch circuit is 100 amperes, the minimum size equipment grounding conductor would be a ______ AWG copper wire.

As a general rule, equipment grounding conductors are not required to be larger than the circuit conductors supplying the equipment. When conductors are increased in size because of a long run and voltage drop concerns, ______.

Equipment grounding conductors larger than 4 AWG shall be identified ______.

An equipment grounding conductor shall be run with or enclosed with the circuit conductors. ______ is considered a type of equipment grounding conductor.

When a lightning protection system is installed, ______.

If a structure has an interior metal water piping system or any other metal piping system that may become energized ______.

The grounding electrode conductor in this case is to 2 ground rods that are 6 feet apart. As a general rule this wire ______.

Generally, if a metal underground water pipe is allowed and used to interconnect grounding electrodes, the grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to it ______.

A main bonding jumper or a green bonding screw provided with the panel shall be installed in a service panel ______.

A fiberglass manhole that is used to splice underground conductors for a home has a metal cover.

When a circuit breaker handle is operated vertically, ______ shall be the on position.

Electrical panels shall be installed at a readily accessible location and not be located ______.

The main electrical service disconnecting means ______.

Electrical panels shall not be located ______.

When overhead service entrance conductors are exposed to the weather, they shall be raintight _____.

As a general rule, when more than one structure is on the same property, each building can be supplied by ______ feeder(s) from another building.