NEC Code Basic 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the abbreviation 'NEC' officially stand for?
- National Electrical Code (Correct answer)
- National Energy Compliance
- Northern Electrical Council
- National Electronics Conformity
Correct answer: National Electrical Code
NEC is the National Electrical Code, also designated NFPA 70.
Question 2: Which organization publishes the National Electrical Code?
- OSHA
- NFPA (Correct answer)
- IEEE
- UL
Correct answer: NFPA
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes the NEC as NFPA 70.
Question 3: How often is the National Electrical Code revised and republished?
- Every year
- Every 3 years (Correct answer)
- Every 5 years
- Every 10 years
Correct answer: Every 3 years
The NEC is updated on a three-year revision cycle.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of the National Electrical Code?
- To set electricity prices
- The practical safeguarding of persons and property from electrical hazards (Correct answer)
- To certify electricians
- To regulate utility companies
Correct answer: The practical safeguarding of persons and property from electrical hazards
Article 90 states the NEC's purpose is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from electricity.
Question 5: The NEC is also formally known by which NFPA standard number?
- NFPA 13
- NFPA 70 (Correct answer)
- NFPA 101
- NFPA 72
Correct answer: NFPA 70
The National Electrical Code is designated NFPA 70.
Question 6: Which NEC article contains the introduction, purpose, and scope of the code?
- Article 100
- Article 90 (Correct answer)
- Article 110
- Article 250
Correct answer: Article 90
Article 90 provides the introduction, purpose, and scope of the NEC.
Question 7: Is the NEC itself a law, or does it become enforceable through adoption?
- It is automatically federal law
- It becomes enforceable only when adopted by a state or local jurisdiction (Correct answer)
- It is enforced solely by the NFPA
- It is voluntary everywhere
Correct answer: It becomes enforceable only when adopted by a state or local jurisdiction
The NEC is a model code that gains legal force only when adopted by a governmental jurisdiction.
NEC Code Basic 2
What does the abbreviation 'NEC' officially stand for?