Journeyman Electrician Practice Test
Conductors with _____ marked on the insulation are NOT
THHN
approved for use in a wet location.
conductors with THHN insulation are approved for use in dry and
damp locations only and conductors with THWN, THHW, and THW
insulation are recognized for use in dry and wet locations.
Given: A one-family dwelling unit with a demand load of 4/0 AWG
200 amperes is supplied with a 120/240 volt, single-
phase, electrical system from the local utility company. one-family dwelling 120/240 volt, single-phase, service-entrance
conductors to What is the MINIMUM size aluminum THW conductors be sized at an ampacity of not less than 83% of the
service rating. Therefore, required for use as service-entrance conductors for this
200 amperes x 83% = 166 amperes; size 4/0 AWG THW aluminum conductors residence? with an allowable ampacity of 180
amperes should be selected for this dwelling.
Where a 150 kVA, single-phase transformer having a 625 amperes
secondary voltage of 120/240 is installed at a multi-
family dwelling, the full-load current rating, in amperes, To find the full-load current rating of the single-phase transformer
apply the of the secondary is _____. single-phase current formula as shown:I = (150 kVA x 1000) / 240 volts = 15,000/240 =
625 amperes
Which one of the following listed circuit breakers is 75 amperes
NOT a standard ampere rating?
the standard ampere ratings for fuses and circuit breakers. A circuit
breaker with an ampere rating of 75 amperes is not a standard
ampere rating.
The MINIMUM length of free conductor to be left at 6 inches
each junction box for the purpose of splicing
conductors, or making connections to illuminares or free conductor is to be left at each junction box for splices or the
connection devices shall be _____ . of luminaires or devices. The intent of this rule is to ensure enough conductor slack for
the terminal connections or splices to be made easily.
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In general, overhead service-drop conductors shall 8 AWG copper
NOT be smaller than _____.
overhead service-drop conductors to be not smaller than 8 AWG copper
or 6 AWG aluminum or copper-clad aluminum. Do not get service-drop
conductors, the overhead conductors between the utility electric supply
system and the service point, confused with the service-entrance
conductors, the conductors from the service point from the utility
company to the service disconnecting means.
When a galvanized eye-bolt is to be used as the point 10 ft.
of attachment for an electrical service, the NEC
requires the eye-bolt to be installed NOT less than _____ provide adequate vertical clearance of the conductors and prevent
physical above finished grade. damage to the conductors and prevent persons from making accidental contact with the
conductors which may create a shock hazard or electrocution.
In no case shall the point of attachment of the service-drop
conductors to be less than 10 ft. above finished grade.
Why is electrical continuity required for metallic To establish an effective ground-fault path and facilitate the operation of
the conduit? over-current protective device.
Electrical continuity is required for metallic conduit to establish an
effective ground-fault path and facilitate the operation of the
overcurrent protective device.
In dwelling units, receptacle outlets installed for 20 inches
countertop surfaces, must be located above, but NOT
more than _____ above the countertop or work surface. receptacle outlets installed for countertop or work surfaces in dwelling
units may be located on or above, but not more than 20 in. above the countertop or work surface. The intent of this rule is to
eliminate the use of unsightly extension cords (which reduces the amount of usable countertop space) on the countertop or
work surface to supply cord-and-plug connected appliances.
Also, receptacles located more than 20 inches above countertops or
work surfaces may interfere with the cabinetry to be installed.
When conductors are installed in a conduit or tubing 24 inches
nipple of _____ or less in length, the ampacity adjustment
factors for more than three (3) current-carrying adjustment factors for more than three (3) current-carrying conductors in
conductors in the raceway, are not required to be raceways shall not apply where the raceway is not more than 24 inches in
applied.
length. Where more than 3 current-carrying conductors are installed in short lengths of conduit or tubing, the heating effect
caused from the additional conductors is insignificant therefore, the allowable ampacity of the conductors is not greatly
reduced.
In compliance with the NEC, the total marked rating of 50%
a 120-volt, cord-and-plug-connected room air
conditioner shall not exceed _____ of the rating of a the special provisions for room air conditioners which are (1) rated not
over branch circuit when lighting units, general-use 250-volts ac, single-phase and (2) which are cord-and-attachment plug
receptacles, or other appliances are supplied from the
connected. In order to prevent overloading the branch circuit, as per Section branch circuit. 40.62(C), the total rating of the
A/C unit shall not exceed 50% of the rating of a branch circuit where lighting units, general-use receptacles or appliances are
also supplied.
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Conductors with _____ marked on the insulation are NOT
THHN
approved for use in a wet location.
conductors with THHN insulation are approved for use in dry and
damp locations only and conductors with THWN, THHW, and THW
insulation are recognized for use in dry and wet locations.
Given: A one-family dwelling unit with a demand load of 4/0 AWG
200 amperes is supplied with a 120/240 volt, single-
phase, electrical system from the local utility company. one-family dwelling 120/240 volt, single-phase, service-entrance
conductors to What is the MINIMUM size aluminum THW conductors be sized at an ampacity of not less than 83% of the
service rating. Therefore, required for use as service-entrance conductors for this
200 amperes x 83% = 166 amperes; size 4/0 AWG THW aluminum conductors residence? with an allowable ampacity of 180
amperes should be selected for this dwelling.
Where a 150 kVA, single-phase transformer having a 625 amperes
secondary voltage of 120/240 is installed at a multi-
family dwelling, the full-load current rating, in amperes, To find the full-load current rating of the single-phase transformer
apply the of the secondary is _____. single-phase current formula as shown:I = (150 kVA x 1000) / 240 volts = 15,000/240 =
625 amperes
Which one of the following listed circuit breakers is 75 amperes
NOT a standard ampere rating?
the standard ampere ratings for fuses and circuit breakers. A circuit
breaker with an ampere rating of 75 amperes is not a standard
ampere rating.
The MINIMUM length of free conductor to be left at 6 inches
each junction box for the purpose of splicing
conductors, or making connections to illuminares or free conductor is to be left at each junction box for splices or the
connection devices shall be _____ . of luminaires or devices. The intent of this rule is to ensure enough conductor slack for
the terminal connections or splices to be made easily.
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In general, overhead service-drop conductors shall 8 AWG copper
NOT be smaller than _____.
overhead service-drop conductors to be not smaller than 8 AWG copper
or 6 AWG aluminum or copper-clad aluminum. Do not get service-drop
conductors, the overhead conductors between the utility electric supply
system and the service point, confused with the service-entrance
conductors, the conductors from the service point from the utility
company to the service disconnecting means.
When a galvanized eye-bolt is to be used as the point 10 ft.
of attachment for an electrical service, the NEC
requires the eye-bolt to be installed NOT less than _____ provide adequate vertical clearance of the conductors and prevent
physical above finished grade. damage to the conductors and prevent persons from making accidental contact with the
conductors which may create a shock hazard or electrocution.
In no case shall the point of attachment of the service-drop
conductors to be less than 10 ft. above finished grade.
Why is electrical continuity required for metallic To establish an effective ground-fault path and facilitate the operation of
the conduit? over-current protective device.
Electrical continuity is required for metallic conduit to establish an
effective ground-fault path and facilitate the operation of the
overcurrent protective device.
In dwelling units, receptacle outlets installed for 20 inches
countertop surfaces, must be located above, but NOT
more than _____ above the countertop or work surface. receptacle outlets installed for countertop or work surfaces in dwelling
units may be located on or above, but not more than 20 in. above the countertop or work surface. The intent of this rule is to
eliminate the use of unsightly extension cords (which reduces the amount of usable countertop space) on the countertop or
work surface to supply cord-and-plug connected appliances.
Also, receptacles located more than 20 inches above countertops or
work surfaces may interfere with the cabinetry to be installed.
When conductors are installed in a conduit or tubing 24 inches
nipple of _____ or less in length, the ampacity adjustment
factors for more than three (3) current-carrying adjustment factors for more than three (3) current-carrying conductors in
conductors in the raceway, are not required to be raceways shall not apply where the raceway is not more than 24 inches in
applied.
length. Where more than 3 current-carrying conductors are installed in short lengths of conduit or tubing, the heating effect
caused from the additional conductors is insignificant therefore, the allowable ampacity of the conductors is not greatly
reduced.
In compliance with the NEC, the total marked rating of 50%
a 120-volt, cord-and-plug-connected room air
conditioner shall not exceed _____ of the rating of a the special provisions for room air conditioners which are (1) rated not
over branch circuit when lighting units, general-use 250-volts ac, single-phase and (2) which are cord-and-attachment plug
receptacles, or other appliances are supplied from the
connected. In order to prevent overloading the branch circuit, as per Section branch circuit. 40.62(C), the total rating of the
A/C unit shall not exceed 50% of the rating of a branch circuit where lighting units, general-use receptacles or appliances are
also supplied.
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