ELECTRICAL

The number of wires from the street to the house in a 240 volt system is;
A 2
B 4-6
C 4
D 3

Low voltage lighting systems:
A have fuses installed for protection
B can operate on 110 or 220 volts
C are not inspected according to Indudtry Standards
D are safe on all pool equipment

the nuetral and ground wire in a sub panel must be
A seprate,but grounded to the panel
B together on the ground bar
C makes no difference
D seperated with the nuetral wire isolated from the panel

a three prong receptacle with an open ground on an older 2 wire system;
A is ok
B should not be tested
C should be replaced with a 2 prong outlet
D should not be reported

the maximum number of disconnects for a main electrical panel is;
A 4
B 2
C 6
D 1

reversed polarity is;
A not a problem
B wired without a ground
C possible to cause a shock hazard
d none of the above

another name for romex is;
A BX
B AL
C NM
D UF

how many feet of clearance by the overhead service drop does the NEC require over driveways and yards;
A 10 and 12 feet
B 12 and 8 feet
C 12 and 12 feet
D 12 and 10 feet

a main disconnect with two 60 amp fuses would indicate what amperage rating;
A 30 amps
B 60 amps
C 120 amps
D 100 amps

what should the home inspector do if he finds aluminum branch circuit wiring;
A recommend an electrician be called to evaluate the service
B recommend it may need replacing
C suggest to the customer to not purchase the home
D not inspect it

resistance is measured in;
A volts
B watts
C amperes
D ohms

a new dryer outlet must;
A have a dedicated circuit
B be 120 volts
C have three wires to it
D be GFCI protected

how do the standards describe how to inspect the home's electrical system;
A as a local code inspection
B as an exhaustive technical inspection
C as an NEC code inspection
D as a visual inspection

which type of electrical meter most likely indicates the largest service amperage;
A one without a base
B one with a rectangular base
C one with a square base
D one with a round base

what would be cosidered a safety hazard at the main dissconnect;
A the use of fuses instead of breakers
B aluminum service conductor
C three hand movements required to turn off
D 60 amp conductors and a 100 amp main breaker

what should the inspector suggest to the customer if the main panel is underrated for the service amperage;
A ad a subpanel to get more circuit
B have an electrician evaluate the panel rating
C replace the panel
D use fuses and breakers to match the panel rating

which of the following is used as a branch circuit wiring in most modern homes;
A armored cable
B knob-and-tube wiring
C Romex conduit
D rigid conduit

BX cable is also called;
A knob-and-tube wiring
B armored cable
C non-metallic sheathed cablr
D rigid conduit

which of the following is an unsafe practice;
A a bathroom wall switch 6 feet from the tub
B a bathroom outlet at the sink with a GFCI
C a shower with a recessed lighting fixture
d a bathroom outlet 12 inches above electric heating unit

in outlet wiring,which slot is hot;
A the little oval slot
B the small slot
C the large slot
d none of the above

a minimum clearance for a recessed incandescent light from combustible materials in a closet is_____inches
A 8
B 4
C 6
D 2

an inspector can check a GFCI or standard electrical outlet with a ;
A amprobe
B surge protector
C multimeter
D GFCI tester

wire insulation has different colors to indicate the use of the wire.A wire with white insulation is always a;
A nuetral wire
B hot wire
C ground wire
D splice wire

a three phase service has how many wires at the service entrance;
A 3
B 4
C 2
D 6

what color is the ground wire in a branch circuit;
A white
B green
C orange
D black