1. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith Two Minute Drill Number 25- Residential Improving your skill in code Look Up Increasing Speed Drill

2. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith Directions Left click on the presentation ICON located at the bottom of the slide directory to the left of the this slide. Each slide will transition to the correct answer automatically in 3:00 This drill is primarily concerning residential installation..

3. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 1. All 15- and 20-ampere, single-phase, 125-volt receptacle outlets located at LEAST _____ from the inside walls of a swimming pool shall be provided with GFCI protection. a. 10 feet b. 15 feet c. 20 feet d. 25 feet

4. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 1. c680.22(A)(4)

5. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 2. A luminaire shall be supported independently of the outlet box when it weighs more than _____ pounds, unless the outlet box is listed for the weight to be supported. a. 6 b. 25 c. 35 d. 50

6. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 2. d314.27(B)

7. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 3. Of the following listed connectors, which type is prohibited for connection of a grounding conductor to enclosures? a. Sheet metal screws b. Pressure connectors c. Clamps d. Lugs

8. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 3. a250.8

9. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 4. A ground rod is required to be driven a MINIMUM depth of _____ feet into the soil. a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10

10. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 4. c250.53(G)

11. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 5. Receptacle outlets are permitted to be installed directly over a bathtub or shower stall _____. a. If the outlet has a weatherproof cover b. If the outlet is GFCI protected c. If the outlet has a weatherproof cover and is GFCI protected d. Never

12. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 5. d406.8(C)

13. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 6. Receptacle outlets installed in the _____ position in countertops are prohibited. a. Vertical b. Horizontal c. Face-up d. All of these are acceptable

14. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 6. c406.4(E)

15. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 7. Receptacle outlets in a kitchen of a residence that are to serve countertop surfaces shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than _____ when measured horizontal from a receptacle in that space. a. 24 inches b. 18 inches c. 36 inches d. 48 inches

16. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 7. a210.52(C)(1)

17. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 8. The ampacity of branch-circuit conductors and the rating or setting of overcurrent protective devices supplying fixed outdoor electric deicing equipment, shall NOT be less than _____ percent of the full load current of the equipment. a. 100 b. 125 c. 80 d. 150

18. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 8. b426.4 210.19(A)(1)

19. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 9. When an intermediate metal conduit (IMC) contains conductors of 600 volts or less and is buried under a gravel driveway of a one family dwelling, the IMC must be buried at LEAST _____. a. 12 inches b. 18 inches c. 24 inches d. 30 inches

20. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 9. bTbl. 300.5, Col 2

21. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 10. Disregarding exceptions, where residential lighting outlets are installed in interior stairways, there shall be a wall switch provided _____. a. Near the stairs b. Every seven steps c. At the top and bottom of the stairs if there are more than six steps d. At any convenient location

22. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 10. c210.70(A)(2)(c)

23. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 11. Where it is impractical to locate the service head or gooseneck above the point of attachment of the service drop conductors, the service head or gooseneck shall be permitted not further than _____ from the point of attachment. a. 3 feet b. 4 feet c. 6 feet d. 2 feet

24. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 11. d230.54(C), EX

25. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 12. A metal box or terminal fitting having separately bushed holes for each conductor shall be used whenever change is made from a conduit to _____. a. knob-and-tube wiring b. Non-metallic sheathed cable c. Type AC cable d. Type MC cable

26. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 12. a300.16(A)

27. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 13. Electric water heaters fro swimming pools shall have the heating elements subdivided into loads NOT exceeding _____. a. 32 amperes b. 36 amperes c. 48 amperes d. 60 amperes

28. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 13. c680.9

29. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 14. Concealed knob and tube wiring shall be permitted to be used only for _____. a. Dwelling units b. Extensions of existing installations c. Accessible installations d. Installing temporary wiring

30. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 14. b394.10(1)

31. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 15. In dwelling units, all 125 volt, single- phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets installed within 6 feet of the outside edge of a sink in a laundry room shall ___. a. Have a weatherproof cover b. Have AFCI protection c. Be a single receptacle d. Be provided with GFCI protection

32. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 15. d210.8(A)(7)

33. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 16. The largest size copper conductor permitted for nonmetallic sheathed cable (NM) is size ____ AWG. a. 4 b. 2 c. 6 d. 1

34. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 16. b334.104

35. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 17. For the purpose of determining box fill, size 12 AWG copper conductors with THHN insulation are to be calculated at _____ per conductor in the box. a. 1.75 cubic inches b. 2.00 cubic inches c. 2.25 cubic inches d. 2.50 cubic inches

36. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 17. cTbl. 314.16(B)

37. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 18. What is the MAXIMUM distance allowed between supports when installing type NM cable? a. 3 feet b. 4 ½ feet c. 6 feet d. 10 feet

38. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 18. b334.30

39. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 19. Disregarding exceptions, the MINIMUM size underground service lateral conductors permitted by the NEC® is _____. a. 8 AWG copper b. 6 AWG copper c. 4 AWG aluminum d. 2 AWG aluminum

40. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 19. a230.31(B)

41. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 20. How many size 12/2 AWG with ground, type NM cables are permitted to be installed in an outlet box with a total volume of 18 cubic inches when the box contains a duplex receptacle outlet? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four

42. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 20. b Tbl. 314.16(B) 314.16(B)(4) 18 cu. In. (box)= 8 wires (allowable fill) 2.25 cu. in. (#12 wire) 8 wires (allowable fill) -2 wires (device) 6 wires may be added Size 12/2 with ground type NM = 3 wires in cable 6 wires (allowed) = 2 size 12 AWG NM cables are permitted in box 3 wires (per cable)

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44. 1. All 15- and 20-ampere, single-phase, 125-volt receptacle outlets located at LEAST _____ from the inside walls of a swimming pool shall be provided with GFCI protection. a. 10 feet b. 15 feet c. 20 feet d. 25 feet

45. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 1. c680.22(A)(4)

46. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 2. A luminaire shall be supported independently of the outlet box when it weighs more than _____ pounds, unless the outlet box is listed for the weight to be supported. a. 6 b. 25 c. 35 d. 50

47. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 2. d314.27(B)

48. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 3. Of the following listed connectors, which type is prohibited for connection of a grounding conductor to enclosures? a. Sheet metal screws b. Pressure connectors c. Clamps d. Lugs

49. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 3. a250.8

50. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 4. A ground rod is required to be driven a MINIMUM depth of _____ feet into the soil. a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10

51. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 4. c250.53(G)

52. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 5. Receptacle outlets are permitted to be installed directly over a bathtub or shower stall _____. a. If the outlet has a weatherproof cover b. If the outlet is GFCI protected c. If the outlet has a weatherproof cover and is GFCI protected d. Never

53. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 5. d406.8(C)

54. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 6. Receptacle outlets installed in the _____ position in countertops are prohibited. a. Vertical b. Horizontal c. Face-up d. All of these are acceptable

55. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 6. c406.4(E)

56. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 7. Receptacle outlets in a kitchen of a residence that are to serve countertop surfaces shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than _____ when measured horizontal from a receptacle in that space. a. 24 inches b. 18 inches c. 36 inches d. 48 inches

57. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 7. a210.52(C)(1)

58. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 8. The ampacity of branch-circuit conductors and the rating or setting of overcurrent protective devices supplying fixed outdoor electric deicing equipment, shall NOT be less than _____ percent of the full load current of the equipment. a. 100 b. 125 c. 80 d. 150

59. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 8. b426.4 210.19(A)(1)

60. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 9. When an intermediate metal conduit (IMC) contains conductors of 600 volts or less and is buried under a gravel driveway of a one family dwelling, the IMC must be buried at LEAST _____. a. 12 inches b. 18 inches c. 24 inches d. 30 inches

61. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 9. bTbl. 300.5, Col 2

62. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 10. Disregarding exceptions, where residential lighting outlets are installed in interior stairways, there shall be a wall switch provided _____. a. Near the stairs b. Every seven steps c. At the top and bottom of the stairs if there are more than six steps d. At any convenient location

63. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 10. c210.70(A)(2)(c)

64. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 11. Where it is impractical to locate the service head or gooseneck above the point of attachment of the service drop conductors, the service head or gooseneck shall be permitted not further than _____ from the point of attachment. a. 3 feet b. 4 feet c. 6 feet d. 2 feet

65. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 11. d230.54(C), EX

66. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 12. A metal box or terminal fitting having separately bushed holes for each conductor shall be used whenever change is made from a conduit to _____. a. knob-and-tube wiring b. Non-metallic sheathed cable c. Type AC cable d. Type MC cable

67. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 12. a300.16(A)

68. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 13. Electric water heaters fro swimming pools shall have the heating elements subdivided into loads NOT exceeding _____. a. 32 amperes b. 36 amperes c. 48 amperes d. 60 amperes

69. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 13. c680.9

70. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 14. Concealed knob and tube wiring shall be permitted to be used only for _____. a. Dwelling units b. Extensions of existing installations c. Accessible installations d. Installing temporary wiring

71. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 14. b394.10(1)

72. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 15. In dwelling units, all 125 volt, single- phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets installed within 6 feet of the outside edge of a sink in a laundry room shall ___. a. Have a weatherproof cover b. Have AFCI protection c. Be a single receptacle d. Be provided with GFCI protection

73. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 15. d210.8(A)(7)

74. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 16. The largest size copper conductor permitted for nonmetallic sheathed cable (NM) is size ____ AWG. a. 4 b. 2 c. 6 d. 1

75. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 16. b334.104

76. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 17. For the purpose of determining box fill, size 12 AWG copper conductors with THHN insulation are to be calculated at _____ per conductor in the box. a. 1.75 cubic inches b. 2.00 cubic inches c. 2.25 cubic inches d. 2.50 cubic inches

77. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 17. cTbl. 314.16(B)

78. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 18. What is the MAXIMUM distance allowed between supports when installing type NM cable? a. 3 feet b. 4 ½ feet c. 6 feet d. 10 feet

79. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 18. b334.30

80. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 19. Disregarding exceptions, the MINIMUM size underground service lateral conductors permitted by the NEC® is _____. a. 8 AWG copper b. 6 AWG copper c. 4 AWG aluminum d. 2 AWG aluminum

81. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 19. a230.31(B)

82. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 20. How many size 12/2 AWG with ground, type NM cables are permitted to be installed in an outlet box with a total volume of 18 cubic inches when the box contains a duplex receptacle outlet? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four

83. Copyright 2008 Ted "Smitty" Smith 20. b Tbl. 314.16(B) 314.16(B)(4) 18 cu. In. (box)= 8 wires (allowable fill) 2.25 cu. in. (#12 wire) 8 wires (allowable fill) -2 wires (device) 6 wires may be added Size 12/2 with ground type NM = 3 wires in cable 6 wires (allowed) = 2 size 12 AWG NM cables are permitted in box 3 wires (per cable)