FREE TN LLE Special Occupancies and Equipment Questions and Answers

Question 1

An electrician is installing a 120V incandescent luminaire (lighting fixture) located 8 feet horizontally from the inside wall of a permanently installed swimming pool.
According to NEC Article 680, which of the following is required for this installation?

Accepted Answer

The circuit supplying the luminaire must be protected by a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).

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The luminaire must be rigidly attached to the structure.

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The luminaire must be installed at least 12 feet above the maximum water level.

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The luminaire must be controlled by a switch located at least 10 feet from the pool's edge.

Question 2

In a commercial garage used for major vehicle repair, which area is generally classified as a Class I, Division 2 hazardous location?

Accepted Answer

The area from the floor up to a level of 18 inches above the floor.

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The entire area within 5 feet of any fuel dispensing equipment.

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Any pit or depression below floor level, extending up to the floor level.

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The area within 36 inches of the ceiling where lighter-than-air fuel is used.

Question 3

Which of the following wiring methods is required for branch circuits serving patient care spaces in a health care facility?

Accepted Answer

A metal raceway or a cable with a metallic sheath.

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Non-metallic sheathed cable (Type NM-B).

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Underground Feeder (Type UF) cable.

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Any wiring method suitable for damp locations.

Question 4

An electrician is wiring a livestock confinement area in an agricultural building, which is subject to a corrosive atmosphere from animal waste. According to NEC Article 547, which of the following wiring methods is generally permitted?

Accepted Answer

Type NMC (nonmetallic-sheathed cable).

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Standard Type NM-B (nonmetallic-sheathed cable).

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Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT).

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Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC).

Question 5

When installing a 125V, 20-amp shore power receptacle on a fixed pier at a marina, what is the minimum mounting height above the deck surface according to NEC Article 555?

Accepted Answer

12 inches

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6 inches

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18 inches

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The height is not specified, but it must be in a weatherproof enclosure.

Question 6

An electrician is installing a dedicated 240V branch circuit for a Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) that has a maximum continuous load rating of 40 amps. What is the minimum required rating for the branch-circuit overcurrent protective device?

Accepted Answer

50 amps

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40 amps

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60 amps

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45 amps