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Article 400-490 Part03

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.

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Voltage limits in dwellings ensure user safety.

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What is the maximum open-circuit voltage for electric-discharge lighting systems in dwellings (410.135(B))?

Luminaires used as raceways must meet specific requirements.

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How should luminaires as raceways be identified (410.64)?

Overcurrent protection is tailored to the appliance’s characteristics.

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How must overcurrent protection for appliances be provided (422.11)?

Dishwashers are subject to specific GFCI protection requirements.

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What GFCI protection is required for dishwashers (422.5(A)(7))?

Overcurrent protection ensures safe operation of lighting tracks.

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How must heavy-duty lighting track fittings be protected (410.153)?

Article 424 focuses on a specific category of heating equipment.

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What does NEC Article 424 primarily cover (424.1)?

Safety and reliability are key considerations for equipment use.

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Are reconditioned luminaires and related equipment allowed (410.2)?

Manufacturer specifications determine safe installation.

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What spacing is required for heaters from combustible materials unless otherwise listed (424.13)?

Heating equipment requires a dedicated circuit for safe operation.

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How must central heating equipment be supplied (422.12)?

Fans require specific support to ensure safety.

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How must ceiling-suspended fans be supported (422.18(A))?

NEC ensures replaceable elements are clearly identified.

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What marking is required for replaceable heating elements rated over 1 ampere (422.61)?

Damp location luminaires need specific markings for identification.

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What marking is required for luminaires suitable for damp locations (410.10(A))?

Nameplates provide essential appliance information for installation and maintenance.

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What is required for nameplates on appliances (422.60)?

Spacing prevents overheating and ensures proper heat distribution.

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What is required for heating cables installed in ceilings (424.36)?

Wet locations require reduced voltage limits to enhance safety.

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What is the maximum operating voltage for low-voltage lighting systems in wet locations (411.3)?

Sizing ensures safe operation during prolonged use.

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How must branch-circuit conductors for fixed space-heating equipment be sized (424.4(B))?

The article applies to specific industrial equipment.

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What type of equipment is covered under Article 425 (425.1)?

Listing ensures safety for seasonal or decorative lighting.

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What must decorative lighting be listed for (410.160)?

NEC specifies a minimum voltage for mandatory listing.

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What is the minimum voltage at which appliances must be listed (422.6)?

Clearances ensure safe installation in storage spaces.

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What is the minimum clearance for surface-mounted luminaires in clothes closets (410.16(D)(1))?

Disconnecting means provide safe access for servicing appliances.

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What is required for disconnecting means for permanently connected appliances over 300 volt-amperes (422.31(B))?

Disconnecting means must meet specific motor load standards.

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What must disconnecting means for industrial control panels comply with (409.30)?

Combustible material proximity can cause fire hazards.

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What is required for recessed luminaires in combustible materials (410.116(A)(1))?

Fault current ratings ensure panels can handle potential short-circuit conditions.

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What is required for the short-circuit current rating of industrial control panels (409.22)?

Subdividing circuits limits short-circuit energy.

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How must overcurrent protection for resistance-type heating elements exceeding 48 amperes be managed (424.22(B))?

Proper disconnection ensures safe servicing.

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What is required for the disconnecting means of fixed electric space heating equipment (424.19)?

The cord length must balance accessibility and safety.

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What are the flexible cord length requirements for built-in dishwashers (422.16(B)(2))?

Equipment in damp locations needs special construction.

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What is required for fixed industrial process heating equipment installed in damp locations (425.12(B))?

NEC specifies spacing or marking for installations near fiberboard.

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How must luminaires near combustible low-density cellulose fibreboard be installed (410.136(B))?

Minimum mounting height ensures safety from UV exposure.

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What is required for germicidal luminaires in occupied spaces (410.195(D))?

NEC provides detailed grounding and bonding requirements for safety.

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How must industrial control panels be grounded and bonded (409.60)?

Safety and manual operation are key for disconnecting means.

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How must thermostatically controlled switching devices be designed if used as disconnecting means (424.20(A))?

The NEC restricts certain types of luminaires to minimize fire hazards.

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What is prohibited for luminaires in clothes closets (410.16(C))?

NEC outlines specific requirements for concealed conductors in low-voltage systems.

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How must conductors concealed through walls, floors, or ceilings be installed (411.6(A))?

Equipment in these locations must meet specific environmental ratings.

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How must fixed space-heating equipment in damp or wet locations be rated (424.12(B))?

Receptacle circuits must be independent of heating circuits.

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What is required for electric baseboard heaters with factory-installed receptacles (424.10)?

Wet location luminaires require specific construction and marking.

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How must luminaires in wet locations be installed (410.10(A))?

Continuous loads require specific ampacity adjustments.

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How must branch circuits for fixed industrial process heating equipment be sized (425.4(B))?

Overheating can lead to fire risks.

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What is the purpose of thermal protection in recessed luminaires (410.115(B))?

Nameplates provide essential details for proper installation.

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What marking must nameplates on fixed electric space-heating equipment include (424.28(A))?

Covering outlet boxes is necessary for safety and aesthetics.

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How must outlet boxes for luminaires be handled (410.22)?

Subdivision minimizes the risk of short-circuit energy.

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How must heating elements in boilers rated over 48 amperes be subdivided (425.22(B))?

Suspended ceiling systems require secure attachment to handle weight.

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What is required for luminaires supported by suspended ceilings (410.36(B))?

Proper wiring arrangement prevents damage and hazards.

44 / 50

How must wiring within luminaires be arranged (410.50)?

The scope includes a broad range of electrical appliances

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What types of appliances are covered by Article 422 (422.1)?

Nameplates provide essential information for safe installation and operation.

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What markings must nameplates on fixed industrial process heating equipment include (425.28(A))?

Fiberboard’s combustible nature necessitates careful installation.

47 / 50

What is required for luminaires mounted on fiberboard (410.136(B))?

Heat management is crucial for safety near combustibles.

48 / 50

What is required for luminaires near combustible material (410.11)?

This article addresses a wide range of lighting devices and systems.

49 / 50

What is the scope of Article 410 (410.1)?

Special environments require specific equipment labeling.

50 / 50

How must luminaires installed in commercial cooking hoods be identified (410.10(C)(1))?

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