NYC MASTER ELECTRICIAN 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔The feeder conductor ampacity shall not be less than that of the service-entrance
conductors with an ampacity of ____Amps or less - ✔✔50Amps or less
✔✔Where cables or nonmetallic raceways are installed through bored holes in joist,
rafters, or wood members, holes shall be bored so that the edge of the hole is not less
than ____ from the nearest edge of the wood member. - ✔✔1 and 1/4"inch
✔✔Equipment installed in hazardous (classified) locations shall be marked to show the
Class, group, temperature class (T Code) or operating temperature at a 40C or 104F
ambient temperature . - ✔✔
✔✔Which of the following statements best describes the grounding requirements for
central vacuum outlet assemblies? Accessible non current carrying metal parts required
to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor. - ✔✔
✔✔Where installed to reduce electrical noise for electronic equipment, electrical
continuity of the metal raceway shall not be required and the metal raceway can
terminate to a listed non metallic fitting or spacer on the electronic equipment. - ✔✔
✔✔An insulated grounded conductor of #6AWG or smaller shall be identified by a
continuous white or gray outer finish, or by three continuous white stripe on other than
green insulated along its entire length - ✔✔
✔✔The required working space for access to live parts operating at 300V to ground,
where there are exposed live parts on one side and grounded parts on the side is 3
1/2'ft - ✔✔
, ✔✔Open conductors installed outside shall be separated from open conductors of other
circuits or systems by not less than ____inches. - ✔✔4'inches
✔✔To guard live parts over 50V but less than 600V, equipment is permitted to be
located in a room only accessible to qualified persons, located on a balcony accessible
only to qualified persons, elevated 8'ft or more above floor or other working surface -
✔✔
✔✔The equipotential plane in an agricultural building shall be connected to the electrical
grounding system with a copper, insulated, covered, or bare conductor and not smaller
than -____AWG - ✔✔8AWG
✔✔Dwelling units circuits running through another dwelling unit in common areas. What
percentage of change will require it to be up to code ____%. - ✔✔50%
✔✔The number of receptacles outlets for guests rooms in hotels and motels shall not
be less than that required for a dwelling unit . These receptacles can be located to be
convenient for permanent furniture layout but at least two receptacles outlets shall be
readily accessible. - ✔✔
✔✔In locations where electrical equipment is likely to be exposed to ____ ____ ,
enclosure or guards shall be so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such
damage. - ✔✔Physical damage
✔✔Manhole openings for personnel shall be located where they are not directly above
electrical equipment or conductors in the enclosure. Where this is not practicable, a
protective barrier or a fixed ladder shall be provided - ✔✔
✔✔The minimum radius of a field bend on trade size 1 1/4 RMC is 8 - ✔✔
✔✔Open conductors shall be supported on glass or porcelain knobs, racks, brackets, or
stain insulators - ✔✔
✔✔Type S fuse adapters shall be designed so that once inserted in a fuse holder they
can not be removed . - ✔✔
✔✔Outlets may be installed in a dwelling unit for specific appliance such as laundry
equipment. What is the maximum distance allowed between this outlet and the
appliance? 6ft - ✔✔
✔✔The connection of the system bonding jumper for a separate derived system shall
be made at any single point on the separately derived system from the source to the
first system disconnecting means or over-current device. - ✔✔
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔The feeder conductor ampacity shall not be less than that of the service-entrance
conductors with an ampacity of ____Amps or less - ✔✔50Amps or less
✔✔Where cables or nonmetallic raceways are installed through bored holes in joist,
rafters, or wood members, holes shall be bored so that the edge of the hole is not less
than ____ from the nearest edge of the wood member. - ✔✔1 and 1/4"inch
✔✔Equipment installed in hazardous (classified) locations shall be marked to show the
Class, group, temperature class (T Code) or operating temperature at a 40C or 104F
ambient temperature . - ✔✔
✔✔Which of the following statements best describes the grounding requirements for
central vacuum outlet assemblies? Accessible non current carrying metal parts required
to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor. - ✔✔
✔✔Where installed to reduce electrical noise for electronic equipment, electrical
continuity of the metal raceway shall not be required and the metal raceway can
terminate to a listed non metallic fitting or spacer on the electronic equipment. - ✔✔
✔✔An insulated grounded conductor of #6AWG or smaller shall be identified by a
continuous white or gray outer finish, or by three continuous white stripe on other than
green insulated along its entire length - ✔✔
✔✔The required working space for access to live parts operating at 300V to ground,
where there are exposed live parts on one side and grounded parts on the side is 3
1/2'ft - ✔✔
, ✔✔Open conductors installed outside shall be separated from open conductors of other
circuits or systems by not less than ____inches. - ✔✔4'inches
✔✔To guard live parts over 50V but less than 600V, equipment is permitted to be
located in a room only accessible to qualified persons, located on a balcony accessible
only to qualified persons, elevated 8'ft or more above floor or other working surface -
✔✔
✔✔The equipotential plane in an agricultural building shall be connected to the electrical
grounding system with a copper, insulated, covered, or bare conductor and not smaller
than -____AWG - ✔✔8AWG
✔✔Dwelling units circuits running through another dwelling unit in common areas. What
percentage of change will require it to be up to code ____%. - ✔✔50%
✔✔The number of receptacles outlets for guests rooms in hotels and motels shall not
be less than that required for a dwelling unit . These receptacles can be located to be
convenient for permanent furniture layout but at least two receptacles outlets shall be
readily accessible. - ✔✔
✔✔In locations where electrical equipment is likely to be exposed to ____ ____ ,
enclosure or guards shall be so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such
damage. - ✔✔Physical damage
✔✔Manhole openings for personnel shall be located where they are not directly above
electrical equipment or conductors in the enclosure. Where this is not practicable, a
protective barrier or a fixed ladder shall be provided - ✔✔
✔✔The minimum radius of a field bend on trade size 1 1/4 RMC is 8 - ✔✔
✔✔Open conductors shall be supported on glass or porcelain knobs, racks, brackets, or
stain insulators - ✔✔
✔✔Type S fuse adapters shall be designed so that once inserted in a fuse holder they
can not be removed . - ✔✔
✔✔Outlets may be installed in a dwelling unit for specific appliance such as laundry
equipment. What is the maximum distance allowed between this outlet and the
appliance? 6ft - ✔✔
✔✔The connection of the system bonding jumper for a separate derived system shall
be made at any single point on the separately derived system from the source to the
first system disconnecting means or over-current device. - ✔✔
