October 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:
Type PGF fixture wire has a maximum operating temperature of
_____ oC.
(A) 150
(B) 200
(C) 250
(D) 392
Question #2:
Incandescent lighting fixtures are to be surface mounted
under/within a commercial cooking hood. The wiring method is to be rigid metal conduit
with high-temperature wire installed from fixture to fixture exposed within the hood. Is
the rigid conduit wiring method permitted in this area by Code?
(A) Yes
(B) No
Question #3:
347,114 volt-amperes equals how many amperes at 3 phase 208
volts?_______________
A) 1668 amps
(B) 1446 amps
(C) 964 amps
(D) 836 amps
Question #4:
Switching devices on the property shall be kept how far
horizontally from the inside walls of a swimming pool?
(A) 4 feet
(B) 5 feet
(C) 6 feet
(D) 8 feet
Question #5:
Conduits or connectors requiring the use of locknuts or
bushings shall not be used with _______ boxes.
(A) square
(B) octagon
(C) round
(D) metal
Question #6:
Horizontal runs of Liquidtight flexible metal conduit are
considered supported when installed through openings in framing members at intervals not
greater than _______ feet.
(A)
3 feet
(B)
3.5 feet
(C)
4 feet
(D) 4.5 feet
Question #7:
An angle pull is to be made in a 3.5 inch rigid steel conduit
run which will contain 4 pieces of 500 kcmil THHN in a box that is 30" x 30".
The conduit will enter the bottom of the box and leave the right side of the box. What is
the minimum distance if any that is required between the two conduits?
(A) 28 inches
(B) 21 inches
(C) 14 inches
(D) no minimum
Question #8:
The batteries that supply a unit equipment (emergency light
wall pack) shall maintain what percentage of nominal battery voltage for the total lamp
load of the unit for 1 ½ hours.
(A) 90 1/2%
(B) 87 1/2%
(C) 85 1/2%
(D) 86 1/2%
Question #9:
Swimming pool lighting fixture junction boxes (deck boxes)
are to be installed with the inside bottom of the box not less than 8 inches above the
maximum pool water level. What is considered the maximum pool water level?
(A) water
at the bottom of the skimmer
(B) water at the
center of the skimmer
(C) water at the top of
the skimmer
(D) water running over pool wall
Question #10:
Wall brackets used for scenery lighting shall be wired
internally, and the _____ ______ shall be carried through to the back of the scenery where
a bushing shall be placed on the end.
(A) fixture stem
(B)
insulated conductors
(C) mounting screws
(D)
equipment grounds
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