EIAT and NEIEP Test Safety and Code Compliance 2

Question 1

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for electrical work includes:

Accepted Answer

Insulated gloves, arc flash suit, face shield, and safety footwear

Answer

Electrical PPE must protect against both shock and arc flash hazards, requiring rated insulated gloves, arc-rated clothing, and face protection.

Question 2

What does the term 'qualified person' mean in the context of NFPA 70E?

Accepted Answer

One who has skills and knowledge of electrical equipment construction and operation

Answer

A 'qualified person' under NFPA 70E is one trained and knowledgeable about electrical equipment and hazards associated with specific tasks.

Question 3

Which class of fire extinguisher is safe for electrical fires?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C fire extinguishers use non-conductive agents (like CO₂ or dry chemical) that are safe for electrical fires.

Question 4

When using a ladder near electrical equipment, the ladder should be made of:

Accepted Answer

Fiberglass for non-conductivity

Answer

Fiberglass ladders are non-conductive and required when working near energized electrical equipment to prevent electrocution.

Question 5

The electrical code requirement to bond metal conduit ensures:

Accepted Answer

Lower resistance for fault current to return to source

Answer

Bonding metal conduit ensures a low-impedance fault-current path back to the source so overcurrent devices will trip quickly during a fault.

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