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QUIZ
NEMA VE- 2

1. Cable tray can be pulled out by dragging out of the trailer.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 1.5 False

2. Cable tray systems can be installed in hoistways.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.1 False

3. If possible, _______ minimum should be left above or between installed

cable tray systems.

 6 in 
 8 in 
 10 in 
 12 in 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.1 12 in

4. In possible fire areas cable tray shall be wrapped in a flame-resistant

blanket.

 True  
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.1 False

5. Which are the common tools for cable tray installation?

 Metal cutting saw 
 Groove cutter 
 Finishing trowel 
 All of above 
Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.2 Metal cutting saw 

6. Structural building Members can be modified in order to install cable tray

supports as required.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.3 False

7. For trapeze-type supports, thread nuts onto threaded rod

approximately_____ above the desired location for the bottom of the cable
tray.

 25 mm 
 40 mm 
 50 mm 
 60 mm 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.3.2 (a) 50 mm

8. For trapeze-type supports make sure the cross member is ______

 Parallel 
 Diagonal  
 Horizontal 
 Level 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.3.2 (f) Level

9. For hanger Rod Clamp, thread nuts onto threaded rod approximately_____
above the desired location for the bottom of the cable tray.

 4 in 
 6 in  
 9 in 
 12 in 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.3.3 (a) 9 in 

10. For center Hung Support Place a square washer below the threaded rod
and thread on the second nut.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.3.4 (c) False

 11. For single Channel Cable Tray Hanger, Run nut up the threaded rod until
the top of the hanger is at the desired height.

 True  
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.3.5 (c) False

12. For double channel cable tray hanger, place channels below the hanger,
and secure in place as necessary.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.3.6 (e) False

13. For single-Rail Cable Tray Hangers, Run the top nut down to tighten.

 True  
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.3.7 (d) True

14. Wall and Cantilever Brackets shall be installed in parallel to the structure.

 True  
 False 

  Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.3.8 True

15. Cable tray should be supported on both the left and right side rails to the
wall or support structure with appropriate ________clamps.

 Guide  
 Unistrut  
 Hold‐down  
 Bench  

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.3.10 Hold-down

16. The cable should not be allowed to collect or group along the bottom rail.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.3.11 True 

17. Cable trays of less than ______ in length should be supported in a
minimum of one location.

 9 ft 
 12 ft 
 14 ft  
 16 ft 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.3.10 12 ft

18. Cable tray system shall be installed so that splice joints fall between the
support and the ¼ of the cable tray.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.4.1 True

 
19. Cable trays over 12 ft. in length should be supported at a maximum of two
locations.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.3.10 False

20. The support span should not be less than the straight section length of the
cable tray.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.4.1 False

21. The maximum tray overhang past the last support should not exceed
______

 2 ft 
 3 ft 
 4 ft 
 6 ft 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.4.1 2 ft

 
 22. The length of the straight cable tray run and the elevation difference govern
the number of expansion splice plates.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.4.2 False

23. Maximum spacing between expansion joints of steel cable tray that provide
for 1 inch movement is _____ Mtr for temperature of 42 degree centigrade.

 78 mtr 
 52 mtr 
 48 mtr 
 36 mtr 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 Table 3-2 52 mtr 

24. The cable tray should be anchored at the support nearest to its midpoint
between the expansion splice plates and secured by hold down clamps at
all other support locations.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.4.2 False

25. For plastic stop nut designs, tighten hardware, then loosen _____ turn

 1/2   
 2/3 
 3/4 
 4/5 

  Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.4.2 1/2 turn 

26. Cable tray supports should be located within _______ of each side of the
expansion splice plates.

 300 mm 
 400 mm 
 600 mm 
 200 mm 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.4.2 600 mm

 27. Expansion splice joints should be designed and placed so as to minimize
the flexibility of the cable tray

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.4.2 True

28. For changes in vertical adjustable splice plates Supports should be located
within ____

 300 mm 
 400 mm 
 450 mm 
 600 mm 

  Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.4.3 600 mm 

29. For horizontal adjustable splice plates connect inside connector (short
piece), and position cable tray sections to set the angle.

 True  
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.4.4 (a) True

30. _______ Splice plates shall be used when connecting cable trays of
different heights.

 Off‐set 
 Step‐down 
 Vertical adjustable 
 Floor  

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.4.8 Step-down

31. Elbow supports for horizontal cable tray fittings should be placed within
600 mm (2 ft.) of each fitting extremity, and as follows: 

 90° supports at the 45° point of arc. 
 65° supports at the 30° point of arc. 
 50° supports at the 22‐1/2° point of arc (except for the 300 mm (12 in.) radii) 
 All of above 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.5.1.1 90° supports at the 45° point of arc
32. Place horizontal tee supports within 600 mm (2 ft.) of each of the three
openings connected to other cable tray items for the ______ radius
 
 4 in 
 6 in 
 9 in 
 12 in  

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.5.1.2 12 in

33. Place horizontal wye supports at the 24-1/2° point of the arc adjacent to the
side branch.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.5.1.3 False

34. Vertical cable tray elbows at the top of runs should not be supported at
each end.

 True  
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.5.1.6 False

35. The cable tray cutting can be made using:

 hand‐held hack saw   
 circular saw  
 high‐speed grinder 
 All of the above 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.6.2 All of the above

36. The correct drill size of the drill depends on the cable tray width.

 True  
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.6.3 False

37. _____cable trays need to be retouched after cutting, drilling, or deburring.

 Fiber glass 
 Stainless steel 
 Aluminum  
 HDGAF 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.6.4 HDGAF

38. Wire mesh horizontal or vertical bends, tees, and crosses are fabricated by
overlapping and connecting vertical wires using a connector.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.6.5 False

39. After cutting cable tray shall always be painted 14 mm to 24 mm beyond

the bare area to prevent undercutting by corrosion.

 True  
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.6.4 False

40. To make an electrical connection for an adaptor that is not listed, an

equipment bonding jumper must be run from the conduit to the cable tray

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.7.4 True

41. It is recommended to install covers the first eight feet of a cable tray
system extending vertically from a floor penetration.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.7.5 False

42. _____ Pieces of standard cover clamps are required for straight section of
1.8 Mtr length of cable tray.

 4  
 6 
 5 
 8 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 Table 3-3 4 pieces

43. Non-current-carrying parts of equipment that are likely to become

energized are required to be connected to an equipment grounding
conductor (EGC).

 True  
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.8 True

44. Aluminum and steel cable tray, fittings, and connectors are permitted to be
used as an EGC in accordance with NEC 392.58

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.8.1 False

45. When a wire-type EGC is installed in or on cable tray, it may be bonded to

the cable tray with a grounding clamp

 True 
 False 
 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.8.2 True

46. Wire-type EGC or bonding jumper shall be installed at areas where:

 The cable tray is not mechanically continuous, or 
 Non‐classified connectors are installed, or 
 Gaps surpass the length of traditional bonding jumpers. 
 All of above 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.8.2 All of above

47. Bare copper wire-type EGC should be used in or on an aluminum cable tray

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.8.2 False

48. Bonding jumpers and EGCs are sized according to: 

 
 NEC Articles 250 and 392. 
 NEC Articles 250.1 and 392.1 
 NEC Articles 250.2 and 392.3 
 None of the above 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.8.3.1 NEC Articles 250 and 392.

49. If the maximum ampere rating of the cable tray system is not sufficient for
the protective device used, the cable tray system cannot be used as an
EGC

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.8.3.1 True

50. Cable tray systems containing conductors outside the scope of NEC Article
250 does not require proper bonding and grounding for system operation
and performance.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.8.3.2 False

51. Which section describes installation of single-conductor power conductors

can be installed in metallic cable tray systems with non-power conductors?

 3.8.3.2 
 3.8.3.3 
 3.8.3.4 
 3.8.3.5 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.8.3.3 3.8.3.3

52. Steel cable trays shall not be used as equipment grounding conductors for
circuits with ground-fault protection above _____amperes.

 400 Amps 
 450 Amps 
 500 Amps 
 600 Amps 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 Table 3-4 600 Amps

53. To install bonding jumpers drill holes in each side rail ______ mm from
each end of the splice plate

 25 mm 
 40 mm 
 45 mm  
 50 mm 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.8.4 50 mm

54. Bonding jumper shall be on the outside of the cable tray, without flat
washer.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.8.4 False

55. Metallic cable trays are not permitted to be bonded to the metal frame of
the building and earth for signal grounding.

 True 
 False 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 3.9 False

56. Cables are fastened every _____ in on vertical runs.

 14 in 
 16 in 
 18 in 
 20 in 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 4.5 (a) 18 in

 57. When the cable is installed, _____________ supports should be installed on
the vertical drop to break the cable load into segments supported at
multiple places.

 Initial 
 Intermediate 
 End 
 All of above 

  Refer: NEMA VE-2 4.5 (b) Intermediate

58. Visual checks of the cable tray shall be made as per_____

 ASTM A706 
 ASTM A780 
 ASTM A510 
 ASTM A615 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 5.1 ASTM A780

59. Which section of NEMA VE-2 describes the Inactive or Abandoned Cables?

 5.1 
 5.2 
 5.3 
 5.4 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 5.2 5.2

60. How many types of cable trays are in general?

 4 
 5 
 6 
 7 

Refer: NEMA VE-2 Anex A 6