eep April 9, 2025 NEC 400-490 NEC Quizzes Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 0% Article 400-490 Part01 This quiz consists of 50 carefully selected questions covering NEC Articles 400 through 490, which provide critical guidelines for flexible cords and cables (Article 400), switchgear and control equipment (Article 409), and installations operating above 1000 volts (Article 490). These sections of the National Electrical Code focus on safety, material specifications, and proper installation practices. The randomly generated questions ensure a thorough assessment of your understanding, reinforcing key principles related to permitted uses of flexible cords, ampacity ratings, industrial control panels, and high-voltage equipment requirements. Some topics may reappear in different contexts to strengthen comprehension and application. Your feedback is invaluable! If you notice any discrepancies or have suggestions for improvement, please report them. Your insights help maintain the accuracy and effectiveness of this learning tool. Division 1 is the higher risk classification. 1 / 50 What defines a Class I, Division 1 location (500.5(B)(1))? a. Areas adjacent to combustible fiber storage. b. Locations only used for hazardous material storage. c. Areas with occasional flammable gas leaks. d. Locations where ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors exist under normal operating conditions. Incorrect. Division 1 involves normal conditions with flammable concentrations. Correct! Division 1 addresses high-risk environments. Class I, Division 1 locations have ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors present during normal operations or due to leaks or faults. The article excludes certain capacitor types. 2 / 50 What is the scope of NEC Article 460 (460.1)? a. All types of electrical equipment using capacitors. b. Only capacitors used in motor circuits. c. Only capacitors rated above 1000 volts. d. The installation of capacitors on electrical circuits, excluding surge capacitors. Incorrect. The scope excludes surge capacitors and specific apparatus components. Correct! Article 460 applies to most capacitor installations except for specific exclusions. NEC Article 460 covers the installation of capacitors on electrical circuits, excluding surge capacitors or those part of other apparatus conforming to specific requirements. The article excludes resistors and reactors that are parts of other equipment. 3 / 50 What is the scope of NEC Article 470 (470.1)? a. Only resistors and reactors used in motor circuits. b. The installation of separate resistors and reactors on electrical circuits. c. Resistors and reactors as components of other apparatus. d. All resistors and reactors regardless of their use. Incorrect. The scope specifically excludes component resistors and reactors. Correct! Article 470 focuses on separate resistors and reactors. Article 470 covers the installation of separate resistors and reactors on electrical circuits but does not apply to those integrated into other equipment. Multiple methods are acceptable for overcurrent protection. 4 / 50 How must overcurrent protection be provided for constant-voltage generators (445.12(A))? a. Using circuit breakers, fuses, protective relays, or other identified methods. b. Overcurrent protection is optional for constant-voltage generators. c. Always with fuses. d. Only for generators above 600 volts. Incorrect. Overcurrent protection must be provided by identified means. Correct! Protection can include circuit breakers, fuses, or relays. Constant-voltage generators must be protected from overload using any of the listed methods, depending on the conditions of use. NEC tables provide guidance for overcurrent protection requirements 5 / 50 How must overcurrent protection for transformers over 1000 volts be provided (450.3(A))? a. At 300% of the rated load current. b. Following Table 450.3(A) based on voltage, current, and location. c. Using only circuit breakers. d. Overcurrent protection is not required for these transformers. Incorrect. NEC specifies detailed requirements for overcurrent protection Correct! Protection is determined by Table 450.3(A). Overcurrent protection for transformers over 1000 volts must follow Table 450.3(A), considering factors like location and impedance. Modifications change transformer characteristics. 6 / 50 What marking is required for modified transformers (450.28)? a. Marking to show the type of insulating liquid installed. b. The original manufacturer’s details only. c. The date of modification and location. d. No marking is required for modified transformers. Incorrect. Marking the insulating liquid type is mandatory. Correct! Markings ensure compliance and proper identification. Modified transformers must be marked to show the type of insulating liquid installed to ensure proper identification and compliance with NEC requirements. The scope covers a wide range of generator installations and systems. 7 / 50 What is the scope of Article 445 (445.1)? a. For emergency power systems only. b. Installation and requirements for all generators. c. Only for portable generators under 15 kW. d. Exclusively for generators used in fire pump applications. Incorrect. The article covers more than just specific types or applications of generators. Correct! Article 445 covers all generator installations and requirements. Article 445 applies to the installation and requirements of all generators, including stationary and portable units used in various applications. High temperatures from resistance elements require specific insulation standards. 8 / 50 What temperature rating is required for conductors connecting resistance elements to controllers (470.12)? a. 90°C (194°F). b. 75°C (167°F). c. 100°C (212°F). d. No specific temperature rating is required. Incorrect. Conductors must be rated for 90°C as per NEC requirements. Correct! 90°C is the minimum insulation rating. Conductors must have insulation rated for at least 90°C (194°F) to handle the heat generated by resistance elements, ensuring safe operation. NEC specifies clearances based on voltage and conditions. 9 / 50 What clearance is required between live parts in field-fabricated installations (495.24)? a. 12 inches for all voltages. b. Minimum clearances as per Table 495.24 based on voltage rating. c. Any distance as long as parts are insulated. d. 6 feet regardless of voltage. Incorrect. Clearances vary with voltage and conditions. Correct! Clearances follow Table 495.24 specifications. Minimum air separation between live parts depends on voltage, as outlined in Table 495.24, to ensure safety and functionality. Grounding ensures safety and compliance for all parts. 10 / 50 What grounding requirements apply to switchgear frames (495.37)? a. Grounding is optional for low-power applications. b. No grounding is required for low-voltage control compartments. c. They must be connected to the equipment grounding conductor or grounded conductor as per Article 250. d. Grounding is required only for outdoor installations. Incorrect. NEC requires grounding for all frames and associated parts. Correct! Proper grounding is mandatory per Article 250. Switchgear frames and related equipment must be grounded in accordance with Article 250 to prevent faults and ensure safety. Substation design must address multiple safety and operational factors. 11 / 50 What design documentation is required for substations (495.48(A))? a. Just the equipment's technical manual. b. Basic wiring diagrams only. c. A detailed design by a licensed engineer addressing clearances, grounding, and fire protection. d. No documentation is needed if listed by the manufacturer. Incorrect. Detailed design documentation is required. Correct! Substations require comprehensive design and documentation. Substations must be designed by a licensed engineer, with documentation covering clearances, grounding, fire protection, and other critical aspects to meet NEC requirements. Proper wire-bending space ensures safe connections. 12 / 50 What is the minimum wire-bending space at transformer terminals (450.12)? a. 3 inches for all transformers. b. No minimum space is required. c. As specified in NEC 312.6 for terminals below 1000 volts. d. Only for high-voltage transformers above 35,000 volts. Incorrect. Wire-bending space is specified for safety and installation ease. Correct! NEC 312.6 provides the requirements for these connections. Minimum wire-bending space at transformer terminals for systems below 1000 volts must comply with NEC 312.6 requirements. Ventilation prevents overheating of transformers. 13 / 50 How must transformer vaults be ventilated (450.9)? a. Ventilation must dispose of heat losses without exceeding transformer ratings. b. No ventilation is required for vaults. c. Only vaults housing transformers over 112.5 kVA need ventilation. d. Ventilation must be natural with no mechanical systems. Incorrect. Proper ventilation prevents transformer overheating. Correct! Ventilation is essential to handle heat losses safely. Vaults must be ventilated to ensure transformer full-load heat losses are disposed of without exceeding the transformer’s temperature rating. Battery connections must account for material compatibility. 14 / 50 What is required for battery terminations to prevent corrosion (480.4(A))? a. Application of antioxidant materials if recommended by the manufacturer. b. Ensuring a dry environment only. c. No special precautions for corrosion prevention. d. Use of stainless steel terminals. Incorrect. Corrosion prevention requires specific measures like antioxidant materials. Correct! Antioxidants are needed as per manufacturer instructions. Antioxidant materials must be used where dissimilar metals meet, per the manufacturer’s recommendations, to prevent corrosion at battery connections. Combustible materials must be safeguarded from heat. 15 / 50 What clearance must resistors and reactors maintain from combustible materials (470.11)? a. 12 inches unless a thermal barrier is installed. b. 24 inches for high-voltage circuits. c. No clearance is required if enclosed. d. 6 inches. Incorrect. The correct minimum clearance is 12 inches. Correct! NEC mandates 12 inches of clearance or a thermal barrier. Resistors and reactors must maintain a clearance of at least 12 inches from combustible materials or have a thermal barrier to prevent fire risks. Custom manufacturing has specific exceptions. 16 / 50 What is required for stationary generator listing (445.6)? a. Listing is required only for emergency generators. b. Listing is optional. c. Listing applies only to generators above 600 volts. d. Stationary generators must be listed unless custom-manufactured. Incorrect. Listing is mandatory except for specific custom-built generators. Correct! Stationary generators must be listed unless custom-built. Stationary generators must be listed according to UL 2200, except for custom or one-ofa-kind units, which may be field-labeled. Nameplates provide operational and safety details. 17 / 50 What information must transformer nameplates include (450.11)? a. Only the manufacturer and rated voltage. b. Rated voltage and frequency only. c. Primary and secondary currents only. d. Manufacturer, voltage, frequency, kVA, and insulation type. Incorrect. The nameplate requires comprehensive details beyond voltage and frequency. Correct! Nameplates must include all these details. Nameplates must include critical information such as manufacturer, voltage, frequency, power rating (kVA), and insulation type for compliance and safety. Isolation ensures safe equipment inspection and repairs. 18 / 50 What is required for isolating means in high-voltage equipment (495.22)? a. Must completely isolate all ungrounded conductors. b. Can use any mechanical switch. c. Not required if breakers are used. d. Only provided for outdoor installations. Incorrect. NEC mandates complete isolation of ungrounded conductors. Correct! Full isolation of ungrounded conductors is necessary. Isolating means must fully disconnect all ungrounded conductors, ensuring that the equipment is de-energized for safe maintenance. Sizing must accommodate the converter’s input full-load current. 19 / 50 How must conductors for variable loads supplied by phase converters be sized (455.6(A)(1))? a. 125% of the phase converter’s nameplate single-phase input full-load amperes. b. Based on the output voltage only. c. 150% of the motor’s locked-rotor current. d. 100% of the phase converter’s nameplate input amperes. Incorrect. Conductors must be sized at 125% of the input full-load amperes. Correct! Conductors must meet this 125% requirement. Conductors for variable loads must have an ampacity of at least 125% of the phase converter’s nameplate input full-load amperes to ensure safety during operation. The manufactured phase is unsuitable for single-phase loads. 20 / 50 Where can single-phase loads be connected on the load side of a phase converter (455.9)? a. Directly to the manufactured phase. b. Only to phases other than the manufactured phase. c. Single-phase loads cannot be connected on the load side. d. To any phase without restrictions. Incorrect. Single-phase loads cannot use the manufactured phase. Correct! Single-phase loads must avoid the manufactured phase. Single-phase loads must not be connected to the manufactured phase, as it is not solidly connected to the input and may cause instability. Backfeed hazards require visible warnings. 21 / 50 What marking is required for backfeed hazards in high-voltage installations (495.25(A))? a. A permanent sign stating "Danger—Contacts May Be Energized by Backfeed." b. No marking is necessary. c. A warning tag at each conductor. d. Only a diagram near the switchgear. Incorrect. NEC requires specific backfeed warnings. Correct! Proper warning signage is mandatory. A permanent sign must indicate backfeed hazards to prevent accidental contact with energized parts. Fire safety and airflow must be balanced. 22 / 50 How must ventilation openings for transformer vaults be constructed (450.45)? a. With standard grates and no fire protection. b. Placed only near the floor. c. With fire-resistant covers and automatic fire dampers. d. As large as possible for optimal airflow. Incorrect. NEC requires fire-resistant coverings and dampers. Correct! These features ensure ventilation and fire safety. Ventilation openings must be covered with fire-resistant gratings or louvers and equipped with fire dampers to prevent fire spread while allowing adequate ventilation. Doors must match the fire resistance of vault walls. 23 / 50 What is the required fire-resistance rating for transformer vault doors (450.43(A))? a. No fire resistance is required. b. Only if the vault houses oil-insulated transformers. c. 3 hours, or 1 hour if equipped with sprinklers. d. 2 hours for all vault doors. Incorrect. Vault doors require at least 3-hour fire resistance or 1 hour with sprinklers. Correct! Fire resistance ensures vault integrity during fires. Vault doors must have a 3-hour fire resistance rating, which can be reduced to 1 hour if automatic sprinklers or equivalent systems are installed. Smaller transformers still require spacing or barriers for safety. 24 / 50 How must transformers rated 112.5 kVA or less be installed indoors (450.21(A))? a. Directly on a combustible wall. b. Installed in a dedicated vault. c. With no special separation requirements. d. Separated from combustibles by 12 inches or a fire-resistant barrier. Incorrect. Separation or barriers are required for safety. Correct! Proper spacing or barriers are mandatory for these installations. Indoor transformers rated 112.5 kVA or less must have 12 inches of separation from combustibles or be separated by a fire-resistant barrier to prevent fire hazards. Liquid insulation requires special safety measures. 25 / 50 How must less-flammable liquid-insulated transformers be installed indoors (450.23(A))? a. With no special safeguards. b. Adjacent to combustible materials. c. In a standard vault without additional precautions. d. With a liquid confinement area and no combustible storage nearby. Incorrect. NEC specifies liquid containment and spacing requirements. Correct! Indoor installations require liquid containment and safeguards. Less-flammable liquid-insulated transformers installed indoors must have a liquid confinement area and avoid combustible materials nearby. Grounding autotransformers ensures proper operation and safety. 26 / 50 What is required for grounding autotransformers (450.5)? a. A continuous neutral-current rating and grounding as specified in Article 250. b. Grounding is required only for high-voltage systems. c. Grounding is not necessary. d. Only the neutral conductor must be grounded. Incorrect. NEC requires specific grounding measures for autotransformers. Correct! Grounding ensures compliance and safe operation. Grounding autotransformers must have a continuous neutral-current rating and comply with Article 250 grounding and bonding requirements. NEC specifies a time limit for discharging stored energy. 27 / 50 What is the required discharge time for a capacitor’s residual voltage to drop below 50 volts (460.6(A))? a. 5 minutes. b. 1 minute after disconnection from the supply. c. Immediately upon disconnection. d. No specific time requirement. Incorrect. The discharge time is limited to 1 minute for safety. Correct! Discharge must occur within 1 minute. Capacitors must reduce their residual voltage to 50 volts or less within 1 minute of being disconnected from the power supply to ensure safety during maintenance. Nameplates must provide comprehensive operational details. 28 / 50 What marking must a phase converter nameplate include (455.4)? a. Only the phase converter’s rated kVA. b. Voltage and current ratings only. c. Manufacturer’s name and voltage only. d. Manufacturer, input/output voltages, frequency, amperes, and load capacities. Incorrect. Nameplates require more than just voltage or current information. Correct! NEC mandates comprehensive nameplate details. Nameplates must include key information such as manufacturer, rated input/output voltages, frequency, full-load amperes, and load capacities in kVA or horsepower to ensure proper installation and use. This article addresses high-voltage systems above a certain threshold. 29 / 50 What is the primary scope of Article 495 (495.1)? a. Equipment exclusively for utility use. b. Only equipment over 1000 volts AC. c. All electrical installations. d. All equipment operating over 1000 volts AC or 1500 volts DC. Incorrect. This article covers equipment over these voltage thresholds. Correct! The article governs equipment above 1000 volts AC and 1500 volts DC. Article 495 applies to equipment operating at over 1000 volts AC or 1500 volts DC, covering installation and safety requirements. Reconditioned equipment rules differ between resistors and reactors. 30 / 50 Are reconditioned resistors permitted under NEC Article 470 (470.2(A))? a. Only in non-hazardous environments. b. Yes, if certified by a manufacturer. c. No, reconditioned resistors are not permitted. d. Only for circuits over 1000 volts. Incorrect. Reconditioned resistors are prohibited by NEC. Correct! Reconditioned resistors are not permitted under Article 470. Reconditioned resistors are not allowed to ensure reliability and safety, per NEC requirements. Safety and accessibility are critical for disconnecting means. 31 / 50 What is required for disconnecting means for a phase converter (455.8)? a. The disconnect must be located within 25 feet of the converter. b. It must simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded supply conductors and be within sight of the converter. c. A disconnecting means is not required for rotary converters. d. Only the input phase conductor needs disconnection. Incorrect. NEC requires simultaneous disconnection and close proximity. Correct! Simultaneous disconnection and accessibility are required. A disconnecting means must disconnect all ungrounded supply conductors simultaneously and be located within sight of the phase converter for safe operation and servicing. High-voltage areas require physical and visible barriers. 32 / 50 How must high-voltage compartments accessible to unqualified persons be handled (495.35(A))? a. Enclosures must only be labeled. b. Accessible only during daylight hours. c. Doors must be locked with signs warning "Danger—High Voltage—Keep Out." d. No special measures are required. Incorrect. Locked doors and warning signs are mandatory. Correct! Locks and signage are required for safety. Doors to high-voltage compartments must be locked, and warning signs must be displayed to prevent access by unqualified persons. Nameplates provide comprehensive operational details. 33 / 50 What information must generator nameplates include (445.11)? a. Only the generator’s maximum short-circuit current. b. Manufacturer’s name, rated frequency, phases (if AC), power factor, and rated amperes. c. Installation date and location. d. Voltage and frequency only. Incorrect. The nameplate includes more detailed specifications. Correct! The nameplate includes essential operational data. Generator nameplates must include critical data such as manufacturer, rated frequency, power factor, and rated amperes to ensure proper installation and safety. Flammable liquids require protective containment. 34 / 50 How must capacitors containing over 11 liters (3 gallons) of flammable liquid be installed (460.3(A))? a. In vaults or outdoor fenced enclosures complying with Article 110, Part III. b. Without additional enclosure requirements. c. Directly on a fire-resistant surface. d. In standard indoor enclosures. Incorrect. These capacitors require vaults or fenced enclosures. Correct! Protective containment is mandatory for these installations. Capacitors with more than 11 liters of flammable liquid must be installed in vaults or outdoor fenced enclosures to prevent fire hazards, in accordance with Article 110. Illumination must ensure safe maintenance conditions. 35 / 50 What is required for illumination in battery rooms (480.10(G))? a. No lighting requirements. b. Lighting installed outside the battery room. c. Lighting controlled by manual means or supplemented with natural light. d. Automatic lighting only. Incorrect. NEC specifies manual or natural light sources for safety. Correct! Proper lighting is essential for safe maintenance. Battery rooms must have illumination for working spaces, and the lighting must not depend solely on automatic controls to ensure safety during maintenance. Proper ventilation prevents hazardous gas buildup. 36 / 50 How must battery rooms be ventilated (480.10(A))? a. Using mechanical ventilation only. b. Sufficient to prevent the accumulation of explosive gas mixtures. c. No ventilation is required. d. Only for batteries above 240 volts. Incorrect. Ventilation must prevent the buildup of explosive gases. Correct! Ventilation is crucial to avoid hazardous accumulations. Ventilation must ensure explosive gases like hydrogen do not accumulate, even if achieved through natural airflow, to maintain safety. Outdoor transformers need protection from the elements. 37 / 50 How must outdoor dry-type transformers be installed (450.22)? a. Directly on combustible materials. b. In a weatherproof enclosure. c. Only within 3 feet of a building. d. Enclosed within a fireproof vault. Incorrect. Outdoor installations require weatherproof enclosures. Correct! Weatherproof enclosures are mandatory for outdoor installations. Outdoor dry-type transformers must have weatherproof enclosures to ensure safe operation in various environmental conditions. Certain low-voltage battery circuits have specific exemptions. 38 / 50 How must overcurrent protection for conductors from batteries with voltage under 60 volts DC be handled (480.6)? a. Overcurrent protection is always required. b. Limited to fuses rated under 50 amps. c. Only required for circuits longer than 3 feet. d. Not required if used for starting, ignition, or control of prime movers. Incorrect. This exemption applies to specific low-voltage applications. Correct! Protection is not required for these specific cases. Overcurrent protection is not required for battery conductors under 60 volts DC used for starting, ignition, or control of prime movers, simplifying their installation. Oil-insulated transformers pose specific fire risks. 39 / 50 How should oil-insulated transformers installed indoors be protected (450.26)? a. Installed only in outdoor locations. b. They must be surrounded by combustible materials for insulation. c. Installed in a vault unless exceptions apply1. d. No specific protection is required for oil-insulated transformers. Incorrect. Vaults are typically required for oil-insulated transformers. Correct! Vaults mitigate fire hazards for these transformers. Indoor oil-insulated transformers must be installed in a vault unless specific exceptions, such as size or voltage limits, apply. Emergency shutdown devices enhance safety in larger installations. 40 / 50 What is the requirement for emergency shutdown devices on portable generators rated above 15 kW (445.19(B))? a. A manual reset is sufficient. b. Shutdown devices are optional. c. Emergency stop devices are required only for residential generators. d. A remote emergency stop switch must be provided outside the equipment room. Incorrect. Emergency stop switches are mandatory for these generators. Correct! Remote emergency stop switches are required for larger generators. Generators above 15 kW must include a remote emergency stop switch located outside the equipment room or generator enclosure for safety. Sealed cells may still require pressure relief. 41 / 50 What type of venting is required for sealed battery cells (480.11(B))? a. Fully open venting systems. b. Flame arresters. c. No venting is required. d. Pressure-release vents to handle excessive pressure. Incorrect. Sealed cells need pressure-release mechanisms. Correct! Pressure-release vents handle excessive pressure safely. Sealed cells must have pressure-release vents to address any excessive pressure that could develop during operation. Markings ensure safe handling and identification. 42 / 50 What marking must be included near a stationary standby battery if no disconnecting means is provided (480.7(F))? a. Only the battery's capacity in kWh. b. Nominal voltage, available fault current, and arc flash label. c. Manufacturer's details. d. The installation date. Incorrect. NEC requires more detailed markings for these cases. Correct! Detailed labeling ensures safe identification. If no disconnecting means is present, markings must include nominal voltage, available fault current, and an arc flash label, ensuring compliance with safety requirements. This article covers systems above a specific energy capacity. 43 / 50 What is the minimum capacity for stationary standby batteries to fall under Article 480 (480.1)? a. 100 volts DC. b. 1 MJ (megajoule). c. 3.6 MJ (1 kWh). d. 10 kWh. Incorrect. Article 480 starts at capacities over 3.6 MJ. Correct! The article applies to systems with capacities exceeding 3.6 MJ (1 kWh). Article 480 applies to stationary standby batteries with a capacity greater than 3.6 MJ (1 kWh), excluding smaller installations. The article addresses a wide range of phase conversion systems. 44 / 50 What does NEC Article 455 cover (455.1)? a. Phase converters rated above 50 kVA only. b. Equipment for converting three-phase to single-phase. c. Installation and use of all phase converters. d. Only rotary-phase converters. Incorrect. Article 455 includes all types of phase converters, not just one. Correct! The article covers the installation and use of all phase converters. Article 455 applies to both rotary and static phase converters used to convert singlephase power to three-phase power for equipment operation. Fire resistance prevents the spread of transformer-related fires. 45 / 50 What is the minimum fire-resistance rating for transformer vault walls (450.42)? a. 3 hours unless exceptions apply. b. Only for vaults housing oil-filled transformers. c. No fire resistance is required. d. 1 hour. Incorrect. Vault walls require a minimum fire resistance of 3 hours. Correct! The standard fire resistance is 3 hours. Vault walls must have a minimum fire resistance of 3 hours unless equipped with automatic fire suppression systems, which allow for reduced ratings. Grounding ensures safety unless the design prohibits it. 46 / 50 How must capacitor cases be grounded (460.10)? a. Grounding is optional for small capacitors. b. Connected to the equipment grounding conductor unless designed to operate at non-ground potential. c. Grounded only if they contain flammable liquid. d. Direct connection to the transformer neutral is required. Incorrect. Capacitor grounding is required unless specific exceptions apply. Correct! NEC mandates grounding for capacitor cases unless they operate at non-ground potential. Capacitor cases must be connected to the equipment grounding conductor unless specifically designed to operate at other than ground potential, ensuring electrical safety. Grounding ensures electrical safety unless exceptions apply. 47 / 50 How must resistor and reactor cases be grounded (470.21)? a. They must be connected to the equipment grounding conductor unless designed to operate at other than ground potential. b. Grounding is not required for small cases. c. Grounding is required only in circuits over 1000 volts. d. Only the enclosure must be grounded. Incorrect. NEC mandates grounding for most cases unless an exception applies. Correct! Grounding is required unless the design precludes it. Resistor and reactor cases must be grounded to the equipment grounding conductor unless they are specifically designed to operate at non-ground potential. Accessibility and safety govern disconnecting means. 48 / 50 What is required for disconnecting means for transformers (450.14)? a. Only required for transformers above 112.5 kVA. b. A disconnect is not required if the transformer is outdoors. c. Must be lockable and field-marked if remotely located. d. Disconnects must be visible from the transformer only. Incorrect. The NEC mandates disconnecting means for all transformers except Class 2 or 3. Correct! The location and lockability ensure safety and compliance. Transformers require a disconnecting means that is either in sight or lockable if remotely located, with its location field-marked on the transformer. Interlocks prevent accidental operation of high-energy systems. 49 / 50 What interlocks are required for interrupter switches with stored energy mechanisms (495.42)? a. Interlocks are only required for outdoor equipment. b. They must prevent access unless the stored energy is discharged or blocked. c. A manual release is sufficient. d. No interlocks are necessary. Incorrect. Stored energy mechanisms require interlocks for safety. Correct! Interlocks ensure safe access to high-energy systems. Mechanical interlocks are required to ensure that stored energy mechanisms are discharged or blocked before access to the switch compartment is allowed. The ampacity must account for increased current due to capacitor tolerances. 50 / 50 What is the minimum ampacity requirement for capacitor circuit conductors (460.8(A)) a. 150% of the capacitor's kVAR rating. b. 100% of the rated current of the capacitor. c. 135% of the rated current of the capacitor. d. Equal to the motor circuit conductor size. Incorrect. The NEC specifies 135% for safe operation. Correct! Conductors must be sized at 135% of the rated current. Capacitor circuit conductors must have an ampacity not less than 135% of the capacitor’s rated current to handle potential current increases due to manufacturing tolerances and voltage variations. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz Exit Rate & Review Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps us improve our services. Send feedback Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. 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