NCCER Test Flashcards
(139 cards)
The NEC recommends maintaining voltage within a 3% drop. If a branch circuit operates at 240 volts AC. What is the minimum circuit operating volt?
A.210
B.220
C.232
D.240
C. 232
What is the name of the connecting device shown in the diagram?
A. Split - bolt
B. Mechanical lug
C.threaded nipple
D.ground bushing
Split-bolt
The volt amperes in an AC circuit is the same as
A. true power
B. capacitance power
C. Apparent power
D. Square power
Apparent power
What is the voltage drop for a #8 (16.510 cmil) copper wire at 120v. 215 feet one way and a load of 39 amps?
A. 10.5
B. 13.1
C. 14.2
D. 7.5
13.1
If a voltage source of a circuit provides 240 volts and there are 5 ohms of resistance, how much current is in the circuit?
A. 20amps
B. 25amps
C. 48amps
D. 235amps
48amps
What should be done to change rotation of a 3 phase motor?
A. SWAP any T-lead
B. Swap any two T leads
C. Swap all thee Tleads
D. Swap the red and yellow leads
Swap any two T leads
What instrument is used to measure current
A. Oh meter
B.Wattmeter
C. Ammeter
D. Voltmeter
Voltmeter
Which plan indicates the location of structures and equipment on a property
A. Floor
B. Section View
C. Detail Drawing
D. Site
Detail Drawing
Generally , the most ideal conductor is made of:
A. Bronze
B. Brass
C .Aluminum
D. Copper
Copper
What is the standard size system used in the united states? A. AWG
B. UL
C. ANSI
D. NEC
AWG
What is insulating tape?
A. Adhesive tape that has been manufactured to keep the conductors warm
B. Non-adhesive tape used to cover devices
C. Non-Conductive adhesive tape
D. Non-adhesive tape used as phase tape.
Non-Conductive adhesive tape
Which of these is used as a guide to assist cables entering a conduit?
A. Swivel
B. Piston
C. Clevis
D. Sheave
Sheave
Which of the following is not a reason why electrical systems must be grounded?
A. Dissipate lighting
B. Voltage surges higher than circuit design
C. Stabilize MAXIMUM potential to ground due to abnormal voltages
D. Limit the potential between ungrounded conductors
Dissipate lighting
What type of conduit body is characterized by a threaded straight hub on each end?
A. C
B. T
C. X
D. Y
C
A merger will be used to check an in-service cable. The Electrician MUST be sure that the circuit is:
A. Live and at operating voltage
B. Live and at operating amperage
C. De-energized and locked tagged out, and tested
D. De-energized with the cable ends taped together
De-energized and locked tagged out, and tested
Rubber gloves Must be electrically tested at Maximum intervals of
A. 1 month
B. 3 month
C. 6 months
D. 1 year
6 months
A dangerously high voltage is produced when someone opens the secondary circuit of a:
A. Potential transformer
B. Current transformer
C. Isolation transformer
D. Auto transformer
Current Transformer
Which choice best describes the two types of pushbutton operators typically used in motor controls
A. Open and closed
B. Mushroom and Rotary Selector
C. Momentary and maintained
D. Latching and Unlatching
Open and closed
In the event of an emergency where the lockout/ tagout device is left secured, who can remove the lockout/tagout device?
A. Any employee
B. Any electrical
C. Equipment installer
D. Authorize supervisor
Authorize supervisor
A drawing showing a point A to point B hookup of conductors is called a:
A. Section
B. Plot plan
C. Wiring diagram
D. P&ID
Wiring diagram
A NEMA type___ enclosure is both watertight and corrosion- resistant.
A. 12
B. 12X
C. 4
D. 4X
4X
What’s the MAIN characteristic of a confined space?
A. Limited access and egress
B. Low overhead clearance
C. Inadequate task lighting
D. Area requiring a ladder for access
Limited access and egress
Which of the following BEST describes where the type and size of overcurrent protection is found?
A. Panelboard schedule
B. Floor plans *
C. Lighting fixture schedule
D. Cross- sectional views
Panel board schedule
A Type “X” conduit body has how many conduit entries
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 7
4