November 2000
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:
At least ___ 20 amp branch circuit(s) shall be provided to supply the bathroom recpetacle
in a dwelling unit.
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 2
(D) It can be on any circuit
Question #2:
Receptacles intended for the reduction of electrical noise shall be marked with an ____
____ on the face of the device.
(A) green dot
(B) green triangle
(C) orange triangle
(D) red triangle
Question #3:
Installing type SE service-entrance cable in
interior wiring systems where all of the circuit conductors of the cable are of the rubber
covered type is permitted.
(A) True
(B) False
Question #4:
Fixed electric space-heating where subject to physical damage, shall be protected in an
____ manner.
(A) workman like
(B) validated
(C) approved
(D) listed
Question #5:
When installing audio equipment that is supplied by a branch circuit
near a pool, the outlet shall not be placed within in __ feet of the inside wall nor
within __ feet of the tidal high water mark.
(A) 3 , 5
(B) 5 , 5
(C) 5 , 10
(D) 10 , 10
Question #6:
A ceiling fan is permiited to be installed above a indoor pool if the ditsnace form the
bottom of the fan to the maximum water level is not less than _____.
(A) 5 feet
(B) 7 feet, 6 inches
(C)
10 feet, 6 inches
(D)
12 feet
Question #7:
Receptacles used for a closed-loop power distribution system shall be consctructed so that
they are interchangeable with other receptacles.
(A) True
(B) False
Question #8:
Signs which contain incadescent lamp
holders shall be marked to indicate the maximum allowable ____ of lamps .
(A) Type
(B) Wattage
(C) Number
(D) Voltage
Question #9:
In places of assemble, portable switchboards and portable power ditsribution equipment
shall be supplied only from ___ power outlets of sufficient voltage and amp rating.
(A) Approved
(B) Labeled
(C) Listed
(D) Isolated
Question #10:
When mounting surface type enclosures there should be an airspace of ___ inch(es) between
the enclosure and the wall or other supporting surface.
(A) 1/4
(B) 3/8
(C) 1/2
(D) 5/8
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