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| Who runs it | Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners, administered by Prov |
| Format | 60 questions - 180 minutes |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Open book? | YES - see the official bulletin for permitted references |
| Code edition | 2023 NEC per the current candidate bulletin |
Direct-buried conductors and cables that emerge from grade must be protected by an enclosure or raceway. How far must that protection extend?
B — from the minimum cover depth below grade to at least 8 ft (2.5 m) above finished grade. The protection runs from the required below-grade cover depth up to 2.5 m (8 ft) above finished grade.
Finding it in the book: Chapter 3 → Article 300 (general requirements for wiring methods) → 300.5(D)(1). Index route: “underground installations, protection from damage.”
Reviewed by Gary Jung, master electrician (SME), 2026-07-27. Original VoltMark question; never an actual exam item.
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