April 2001
Test your knowledge of the code, by taking E.T.E.'s code quiz.
There are 10 questions, which are multiple choice.
Based on the 1999 Code Book.
Question #1:
Sheet metal auxiliary gutters shall be supported their entire length at intervals of ___
feet?
(A) 3 feet
(B) 5 feet
(C) 7 feet
(D) 10 feet
Question #2:
In auxiliary gutters, bare conductors shall have a minimum distance between bare
current-carrying metal parts of a different potential mounted on the same surface will not
be less than ___ in. a part, and less than ___ in. from parts held in free air.
(A) 2 in./ 1 in.
(B) 2 in./ 2 in.
(C) 3 in./ 2 in.
(D) 6 in./ 6 in.
Question #3:
When sizing J-box for straight pulls on systems over
600V, the length of the box shall not be less than ____ times the outside diameter, over
sheath, of the largest shielded or lead covered conductor or cable entering the box.
(A) 6
(B) 12
(D) 24
(C) 48
Question #4:
What is the minimum clear work space in a manhole where cables are located on both sides?
(A) 2 feet
(B) 2 1/2 feet
(C) 3 feet
(D) 3 1/2 feet
Question #5:
What is the minimum access opening of a round manhole, that has a
fixed ladder that does not block the opening, and contains fiber optics?
(A) 24 in.
(B) 26 in.
(C) 30 in..
(D) 32 in.
Question #6:
When sizing J-box for straight pulls on systems under 600V, the length of the box shall
not be less than ___ times the trade diameter of the largest raceway.
(A) 6
(B) 8
(C)
10
(D)
12
Question #7:
How many #12 THHN does the code allowed in a 3 x 2 x 1 1/2 cut in box to reach full number
of maximum conductors?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6
Question #8:
In a switchboard, what is the minimum clearance from the pipe entering the
bottom of the enclosure to the bare bus bar? (Keep in mind that this measurement has to be
taken from the end fitting on the conduit.)
(A) 6 in.
(B) 8 in.
(C)
10 in.
(D) 12 in.
Question #9:
Is it permissible by code to run THWN wire within 3 inches of a ballast
within a ballast compartment?
(A) Yes
(B) No
Question #10:
Is it permissible by code to run MC cable under a computer room floor?
(A) Yes
(B) No
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