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Residential Electrician Exam 3 | NewestRevised Edition | Latest 2024/25
What is the MAXIMUM allowable cord length for the cord supplying a cord-and-plug
connected dishwasher installed under a kitchen counter in a dwelling unit?
a) 11⁄2 feet
b) 2 feet
c) 3 feet
d) 4 feet - D: 4 feet
Ref: 422.16(B)(2)(2)
What is the MINIMUM size copper SE cable with type THHW insulation that may be
used as ungrounded, service-entrance phase conductors for a 150 ampere-rated,
120/240-volt, singlephase, residential service?
a) 1/0 AWG
b) 1 AWG
c) 2 AWG
d) 3 AWG - B: 1 AWG
Ref: Tbl. 310.15(B)(6)
For outlet boxes designed to support ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans that weigh more
than _____ pounds, the required marking shall include the maximum weight to be
supported.
a) 20
b) 30
c) 35
d) 70 - C: 35
Ref: 314.27(D)
A connection to a driven or buried grounding electrode shall ______.
a) be accessible
b) not be required to be accessible
c) not permitted to be buried
d) be visible - B: not be required to be accessible
Ref: 250.68(A), Ex.1
What is the MAXIMUM allowable standard size circuit breaker rating that may be used
to protect a size 8 AWG copper NM-B cable supplying an electric range?
a) 30 amperes
b) 40 amperes
c) 50 amperes
d) 60 amperes - B: 40 amperes
Ref: 334.80; Tbl. 310.16
, The MAXIMUM number of size 10 AWG conductors permitted in a 4 inch x 11⁄4 inch
octagon metal junction box is _____.
a) two
b) four
c) five
d) six - C: five
II II II II II II
Ref: Tbl. 314.16(A)
II II
Determine the MINIMUM number of 15-ampere, 120-volt general lighting branch-circuits
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required for a dwelling that has 2,600 square feet of habitable space.
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a) three
II
b) four
II
c) five
II
d) six - C: five
II II II II II II
Ref: 220.12; Tbl. 220.12
II II II
Sol:
2,600 sq. ft. x 3 VA = 7,800 VA (total lighting VA of house)
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120 volts x 15 amperes = 1,800 VA (one circuit)
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7,800 VA (house)/1,800 VA (one circuit) = 4.3 = 5 circuits
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When calculating the total load on a dwelling unit, how many VA per square feet must be
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included for the general purpose receptacle outlets?
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a) none
II
b) oneII
c) two
II
d) three - A: none
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Ref: 220.14(J)(1)
II
When calculating the total load for a dwelling unit, what is the MINIMUM load, in VA, that
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must be added for the two required small appliance branch-circuits?
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a) 1,200 VA
II II
b) 1,500 VA
II II
c) 2,400 VA
II II
d) 3,000 VA - D: 3,000 VA
II II II II II II II II
Ref: 220.52(A) II
Sol:
1,500VA x 2 circuits required = 3,000VA II II II II II II
It shall be permissible to apply a demand factor of _____ percent to the nameplate-rating
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load of four or more fastened in place electric water heaters in a multi-family dwelling unit.
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a) 50 II
b) 75 II
c) 80II
d) 90 - B: 75
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Ref: 220.53 II
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