UTAH MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAM – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS Study guide

UTAH MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAM
– QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED
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Utah Law, Rules & Licensing

Question A
Under the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act (Title 58-55),
which of the following activities requires a master electrician
license?

 A) Installing a residential receptacle in a single-family home
 B) Performing a service entrance upgrade for a commercial
building
 C) Replacing a light switch in a privately owned dwelling
 D) Inspecting a low-voltage doorbell system

Answer: B

Rationale: The Act defines "electrical work" that involves service
entrance upgrades for commercial structures as a scope of
practice that must be performed by a licensed master electrician.

,Question B
The DOPL Licensing Act (Title 58-1) gives the Division of
Occupational and Professional Licensing the authority to:

 A) Set federal tax rates for electricians
 B) Issue, suspend, or revoke electrical licenses
 C) Regulate internet service providers
 D) Approve building code amendments for all states

Answer: B

Rationale: The Division of Occupational and Professional
Licensing (DOPL) has the power to issue, suspend, or revoke
licenses for regulated trades, including electricians.




Question C
According to Utah Electricians Licensing Act Rule R156-55b, what
is the maximum number of apprentices a master electrician may
supervise on a single job site?

 A) 3
 B) 5
 C) 7
 D) 10

Answer: C

,Rationale: The rule specifies a supervision ratio of one master
electrician to a maximum of seven apprentices on a job site.




Question D
Under the Utah Labor Code, an employer must provide which of
the following to employees working on energized equipment?

 A) Free meals during overtime
 B) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that meets NFPA 70E
requirements
 C) Annual paid vacation days
 D) Company-provided vehicles

Answer: B

Rationale: The Utah Labor Code incorporates OSHA standards
and requires PPE that complies with NFPA 70E for employees
exposed to electrical hazards.




Question E
Which Utah statute defines the distinction between a Residential
Master Electrician and a Residential Journeyman?

 A) Utah Electricians Licensing Act, R156-55b
 B) Utah Electrical Safety Code, R156-1
 C) Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act
 D) Utah Labor Code

, Answer: A

Rationale: R156-55b is the Utah Electricians Licensing Act rule
that defines licensure classifications and their distinctions.




Question F
Under the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act, which of the
following is a required qualification for a Master Electrician
license?

 A) Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Journeyman
electrician
 B) Completion of a four-year electrical engineering degree
 C) Ownership of a registered electrical contracting company
 D) Passing a state-wide written exam only

Answer: A

Rationale: Utah law requires at least five years of documented
experience as a Journeyman before a candidate can apply for a
Master Electrician license, in addition to passing the written exam.




Question G
Which activity is expressly prohibited for a licensed Master
Electrician in Utah without a contractor's qualifier?

 A) Installing receptacles in a residential dwelling