WISCONSIN JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN EXAM – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES | GUARANTEED PASS
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*Core Domains*
*General Electrical Theory and Calculations*
*Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits*
*Grounding and Bonding*
*Conductors and Overcurrent Protection*
*Wiring Methods and Materials*
*Motors and Controllers*
*Special Occupancies and Equipment*
*Wisconsin Administrative Code (SPS 316)*
*Introduction*
*The Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician Exam is designed to evaluate the competency
*Section One: Questions 1–100*
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the National Electrical Code?
A. To provide a design specification manual for untrained persons
B. To ensure the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from
,the use of electricity
C. To mandate the most efficient use of electrical energy in commercial buildings
D. To provide a comprehensive instruction manual for apprentice electricians
🟢 B. To ensure the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising
from the use of electricity
🔴 Explanation: According to NEC Article 90.1, the purpose of the code is the practical
safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. It is
not intended as a design specification or an instruction manual.
2. In Wisconsin, which state agency oversees the administrative rules regarding
electrical installations and licensing?
A. Department of Natural Resources
B. Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
C. Department of Transportation
D. Public Service Commission
🟢 B. Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
🔴 Explanation: The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
administers the Wisconsin State Electrical Code under SPS 316 and handles professional
licensing.
, 3. What is the minimum clear working space depth required in front of electrical
equipment operating at 120 volts to ground where live parts are exposed on one
side and grounded parts on the other?
A. 3 feet
B. 3 1/2 feet
C. 4 feet
D. 6 feet
🟢 A. 3 feet
🔴 Explanation: Table 110.26(A)(1) specifies that for Condition 2 (exposed live parts to
grounded parts) at voltages of 0–150 to ground, the minimum clear depth is 3 feet.
4. A 20-ampere rated branch circuit is supplying a single cord-and-plug-connected
load that is not continuously operated. What is the maximum rating of this load?
A. 12 amperes
B. 15 amperes
C. 16 amperes
D. 20 amperes
🟢 C. 16 amperes
, 🔴 Explanation: Per NEC 210.23(A)(1), a single cord-and-plug-connected load shall not
exceed 80 percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating. 80% of 20A = 16A.
5. Which color must be used to identify a continuous outer finish for an insulated
grounded conductor (neutral) of 6 AWG or smaller?
A. Green
B. White or gray
C. Black with white stripes
D. Orange
🟢 B. White or gray
🔴 Explanation: NEC 200.6(A) requires grounded conductors of 6 AWG or smaller to be
identified by a continuous white or gray outer finish or by three continuous white or gray
stripes.
6. Under the Wisconsin SPS 316 amendments, for a one-family dwelling, what is the
minimum number of 20-ampere branch circuits required for the laundry area?
A. None
B. One
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES | GUARANTEED PASS
| LATEST EXAM UPDATE
*Core Domains*
*General Electrical Theory and Calculations*
*Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits*
*Grounding and Bonding*
*Conductors and Overcurrent Protection*
*Wiring Methods and Materials*
*Motors and Controllers*
*Special Occupancies and Equipment*
*Wisconsin Administrative Code (SPS 316)*
*Introduction*
*The Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician Exam is designed to evaluate the competency
*Section One: Questions 1–100*
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the National Electrical Code?
A. To provide a design specification manual for untrained persons
B. To ensure the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from
,the use of electricity
C. To mandate the most efficient use of electrical energy in commercial buildings
D. To provide a comprehensive instruction manual for apprentice electricians
🟢 B. To ensure the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising
from the use of electricity
🔴 Explanation: According to NEC Article 90.1, the purpose of the code is the practical
safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity. It is
not intended as a design specification or an instruction manual.
2. In Wisconsin, which state agency oversees the administrative rules regarding
electrical installations and licensing?
A. Department of Natural Resources
B. Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
C. Department of Transportation
D. Public Service Commission
🟢 B. Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
🔴 Explanation: The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
administers the Wisconsin State Electrical Code under SPS 316 and handles professional
licensing.
, 3. What is the minimum clear working space depth required in front of electrical
equipment operating at 120 volts to ground where live parts are exposed on one
side and grounded parts on the other?
A. 3 feet
B. 3 1/2 feet
C. 4 feet
D. 6 feet
🟢 A. 3 feet
🔴 Explanation: Table 110.26(A)(1) specifies that for Condition 2 (exposed live parts to
grounded parts) at voltages of 0–150 to ground, the minimum clear depth is 3 feet.
4. A 20-ampere rated branch circuit is supplying a single cord-and-plug-connected
load that is not continuously operated. What is the maximum rating of this load?
A. 12 amperes
B. 15 amperes
C. 16 amperes
D. 20 amperes
🟢 C. 16 amperes
, 🔴 Explanation: Per NEC 210.23(A)(1), a single cord-and-plug-connected load shall not
exceed 80 percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating. 80% of 20A = 16A.
5. Which color must be used to identify a continuous outer finish for an insulated
grounded conductor (neutral) of 6 AWG or smaller?
A. Green
B. White or gray
C. Black with white stripes
D. Orange
🟢 B. White or gray
🔴 Explanation: NEC 200.6(A) requires grounded conductors of 6 AWG or smaller to be
identified by a continuous white or gray outer finish or by three continuous white or gray
stripes.
6. Under the Wisconsin SPS 316 amendments, for a one-family dwelling, what is the
minimum number of 20-ampere branch circuits required for the laundry area?
A. None
B. One
