Residential Wireman Electrical Exam (New
2026/ 2027 Update) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
When a white insulated conductor in a cable is used for a 3-way switch loop, the
conductor shall be ___ re-identified.
Color code, Grounded conductor
200.7(C)(1) - Correct answer Permanently
True/False: If an evaporative cooler is mounted on the roof of a dwelling, a service
receptacle is required to be located within 20 feet.
Air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, Outlets 210.63 Ex - Correct answer False
Branch circuit conductors that supply a single motor used in a continous duty
applications shall have an ampacity of NOT less than ___ percent of the motors full load
current rating.
,Motors, Continuous duty,
430.22 - Correct answer 125
The point of attachment of the service drop conductorsto a building or other structure
shall provide a minumum clearance of NOT less than __ feet.
Overhead service conductors, Clearances,
230.26 - Correct answer 8
When a motor is connected to a general purpose branch circuit by means of an
attachment plug and receptacle and individual overload protection is omitted, the
rating of the attachment plug and receptacle shall NOT exceed __ amperes at 125 volts
or 250 volts.
Motors, Branch circuits
430.42(C) - Correct answer 15
, The minimum size copper conductor allowed for connecting all parts of a swimming
pool equipotential bonding grid shall be __ AWG solid copper.
Swimming pools, fountains, and similar installations, bonding
680.26(B) - Correct answer 8
True/False: Flexible cords shall be permitted to be used as a bus drop cable attached
to the building by an approved means
Cords, Flexible, Uses not permitted
400.10, 400.12 - Correct answer True
True/False: A written record of the performance test shall not be required for optional
standby systems.
Optional standby systems
230.95(C) 700.3(d) 701.3(D) 702 - Correct answer False
2026/ 2027 Update) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
When a white insulated conductor in a cable is used for a 3-way switch loop, the
conductor shall be ___ re-identified.
Color code, Grounded conductor
200.7(C)(1) - Correct answer Permanently
True/False: If an evaporative cooler is mounted on the roof of a dwelling, a service
receptacle is required to be located within 20 feet.
Air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment, Outlets 210.63 Ex - Correct answer False
Branch circuit conductors that supply a single motor used in a continous duty
applications shall have an ampacity of NOT less than ___ percent of the motors full load
current rating.
,Motors, Continuous duty,
430.22 - Correct answer 125
The point of attachment of the service drop conductorsto a building or other structure
shall provide a minumum clearance of NOT less than __ feet.
Overhead service conductors, Clearances,
230.26 - Correct answer 8
When a motor is connected to a general purpose branch circuit by means of an
attachment plug and receptacle and individual overload protection is omitted, the
rating of the attachment plug and receptacle shall NOT exceed __ amperes at 125 volts
or 250 volts.
Motors, Branch circuits
430.42(C) - Correct answer 15
, The minimum size copper conductor allowed for connecting all parts of a swimming
pool equipotential bonding grid shall be __ AWG solid copper.
Swimming pools, fountains, and similar installations, bonding
680.26(B) - Correct answer 8
True/False: Flexible cords shall be permitted to be used as a bus drop cable attached
to the building by an approved means
Cords, Flexible, Uses not permitted
400.10, 400.12 - Correct answer True
True/False: A written record of the performance test shall not be required for optional
standby systems.
Optional standby systems
230.95(C) 700.3(d) 701.3(D) 702 - Correct answer False
