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Exam: 006830RR - Transformers and Special Locations

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Questions 1 to 20: Select the best answer to each question. Note that a question and its answers may be split across a page
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1. What hazardous location designation applies to facilities where flammable gases are handled, processed
or used, but under normal circumstances there is not a threat of explosion?
A. Class I, Division 1
B. Class I, Division 2
C. Class II, Division 2
D. Class II, Division 1

2. Two electricians are discussing transformer installations. Electrician A says that there is no size
requirement for the door sill of a transformer vault as long as the sill would contain the oil from the largest
transformer. Electrician B says that the AHJ can require fire rating of three hours for vault doors on an
exterior wall. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Only Electrician A is correct.
B. Neither electrician is correct.
C. Both electricians are correct.
D. Only Electrician B is correct.

3. To properly protect the 4160 V primary of a 100 kVA, 3, nonsupervised transformer with 8 percent
impedance, which of the following fuse sizes would you select?
A. 60 A
B. 40 A
C. 50 A
D. 45 A

4. Which of the following is not a requirement for receptacles located at patient bed sites?
A. Listed as hospital grade
B. Minimum of four per patient bed site
C. Tamper resistant for pediatric locations
D. GFCI-Type

5. According to the NEC, which of the following transformer types is not required to be installed in readily
accessible space?
A. LFLI type, 600 V or less
B. LFLI type, 600 V or less
C. Dry type, 35 kV or less
D. Dry type, 600 V or less

6. Which of the following facilities would not be subject to the NEC requirements for places of Assembly
Occupancies?
A. Theater
B. Dance hall
C. Sports bar
D. Restaurant

7. According to the NEC, which of the following protection techniques is permitted for Class I, Division 1
or 2 Locations?
A. Hermetically sealed equipment
B. Nonincendive equipment
C. Explosion-proof equipment
D. Dust-tight equipment

8. Two electricians are discussing hazardous locations. Electrician A says that a motor installed in a Class
II, Division 2 can be totally enclosed and fan cooled. Electrician B says that the installation requirements
for motor controllers in a Class 3 location can be more relaxed than for a Class I location. Which of the
following statements is correct?
A. Only Electrician A is correct.
B. Neither electrician is correct.
C. Only Electrician B is correct.
D. Both electricians are correct.

9. Two electricians are discussing guarding requirements for transformers. Electrician A says that a warning
sign indicating the operating voltage of live parts on a transformer is required if the live parts are exposed.
Electrician B says that dry-type transformers can be installed without an enclosure. Which of the following
statements is correct?
A. Neither electrician is correct.
B. Only Electrician B is correct.
C. Only Electrician A is correct.
D. Both electricians are correct.

10. All 15 A and 20 A, 125 V receptacles installed in a pediatric playroom in a health care facility must be
_______ receptacles.
A. GFCI
B. standard
C. tamper-resistant
D. nongrounding

11. According to the NEC, conduit seals are required within _______ inches from a pressurized enclosure
when the conduit is not pressurized in Class I, Division 1 protection systems.
A. 24
B. 30
C. 12
D. 18

12. A hazardous location in which flammable gases or vapors exist in sufficient quantities to cause an
explosion, as defined by the NEC?
A. Class III
B. Class II
C. Class I
D. Unclassified

13. What article in the NEC would you reference to determine the wiring requirements for a local dinner
theater?
A. Article 530
B. Article 522
C. Article 520
D. Article 525

14. What is the maximum size fuse that may be used to protect a 60 kVA, nonsupervised transformer
having a 4,160 V primary and 5% impedance?
A. 25 A
B. 30 A
C. 20 A
D. 35 A

15. Two electricians are discussing special requirements for health care facilities. Electrician A says that a
nursing home is required to include an emergency system circuit. Electrician B says that GFCI outlets are
not required in the bathroom area of some critical-care patient rooms. Which of the following statements is
correct?
A. Neither electrician is correct.
B. Only Electrician B is correct.
C. Both electricians are correct.
D. Only Electrician A is correct.

16. Two electricians are discussing transformers. Electrician A says that to insure proper ventilation, the
required clearances can be found on the transformer nameplate markings. Electrician B says that exposed
live parts on a transformer require the installation of a sign that indicates the operating voltage. Which of
the following statements is correct?
A. Only Electrician A is correct.
B. Only Electrician B is correct.
C. Neither electrician is correct.
D. Both electricians are correct.

End of exam
17. What size primary fuse is required to protect a 5 kVA, 208 V, 3transformer?
A. 17.5 A
B. 15 A
C. 13.5 A
D. 20 A

18. Which of the following is a NEC violation for wiring installed in a place of assembly?
A. Temporary wiring not protected by GFCIs
B. Permanent wiring using AC cable containing an insulated EGC
C. Temporary wiring laid directly on the floor
D. Permanent wiring in nonmetallic raceway encased by one inch of concrete

19. What size maximum level of primary-only overcurrent protection is required for a 600-volt transformer
with a primary current rating of 54 amperes?
A. 100
B. 60
C. 50
D. 70

20. A parking garage used only for vehicle parking or storage would have what classification according to
the NEC?
A. Class I, Division 2
B. Class I, Division I
C. Class III
D. Unclassified