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Inspector came over and checked out my basement today. He suggested that I take the `local home owner's electrical test to sign off on that part of the permit.

They give you the NEC 2008 handbook, 10 questions, and 2 hours.

What are the basic things I should know. Any tips? How hard is too pass (I understand this may vary)

DMoore
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First this varies by municipality. Almost all municipalities use a multiple choice test and mine did not.

I would say key things you should know:

  1. Definitions. You need to know what terms mean so that you can find the answer with the right context.
  2. Understand the basic electrical equations. Power, ohms, watts, cable requirements...
  3. Understand what each section of the guide covers.
  4. Understand how to properly find things using the gloassary.
  5. Have a good understanding of basic electrical code.
  6. Be good at math. A lot of questions require math skills.
  7. Understand how to diagram basic things like 3-way switches, laying out outlets in a room, a switched light, a ceiling fan with controls for light and fan, gfci switches...

Extra Note - I passed. So if you have questions shoot me an email.

DMoore
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Know your conversions for volts and amps and circuit size and VA per sq/ft. Understand the terminology they use which it looks like you have started. Also the index sucks but the glossary helps a lot.

Tom
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