IAEI based Inspection test

[shockare]

Need some advice on the current Electrical Inspectors test
Give out by Prometric I will be taking the test next month,
Not my first choice of test but since i moved to Pa from New york
not many choices

I am lead to believe that this test is based on IAEI textbook as well as the 2005 nec
Problem is the the IAEI text book is full of errors that contradicts itself & the Nec
I had found many, and will find more when my One and Two-Family Electrical Dwelling Systems, 2008 NEC arrives on Friday

Here is an example of one:
Book:One and two family dwelling electrical systems 6 th edition


Question 24 chapter 4
Grounding electrode conductors are NOT permitted to be spliced.
True or False?
Answer given: True Nec 250.64 (C)

NEC 2005:
(C) Continuous Grounding electrode conductor(s) shall be installed in one continuous
length without a splice or joint except as permitted in (1) through (4):
(1) Splicing shall be permitted only by irreversible compression-type connectors
listed as grounding and bonding equipment or by the exothermic welding process.
(2), .......

Sounds like a splice to me.

Now if you were to answer this question like i did saying false ( as to Nec) to the question your wrong according to IAEI book.

Is there anyone who has taking Prometics test ?
Should i toss IAEI book to the trash and stick to the nec as i know it and fight any question i know is wrong?

Thanks ShockaRe
ps i wanna play both sides to the fence here in Pa.

 

[cpal]

I took my tests in 87 and challenged several answers. but never heard a word regarding the challenge.
I passed

So I guess it turned out OK

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Question 24 chapter 4
Grounding electrode conductors are NOT permitted to be spliced.
True or False?
Answer given: True Nec 250.64 (C)

Sounds like a splice to me.

I think that even on an NEC examine this could be construed as True. The idea is that the electrode has to maintain some type of connection that is stronger than just a splice hence the irreversible compression type connectors.

I always have trouble on examines because I would have answered False also. I am learning what the test takers are looking for.

 

[jxofaltrds]

The answer is true.

Except for the exceptions.

 

[sparks2000]

That one really F's with your head!

 

[shockare]

Upadate: Passed

Upadate: Passed

Thanks for all the help. lol



PASSED , one the the easiest test i have ever taken, I think that even my 2nd year
apprentice could have pasted this test, Very sad to say that the qualifications to be
called an Inspector are so low as per IAEI

I am going back for the Commercial test very soon
Also looking into ICC tests , in hope for a test with
a challenge

I think i will keep my tool belt on a bit longer, keep your green stickers!
& you wont be handing me a red one!

Thank you all for the post
& years of reading here has helped me many times

George