WA Master Electrician 07 Nonresidential Maintenance Exam 2 Study Guide 2026/2027 Accurate Questions With Correct Detailed Solutions || 100% Guaranteed Pass Newest Version

WA Master Electrician 07 Nonresidential Maintenance Exam 2 Study Guide 2026/2027 Accurate Questions With Correct Detailed Solutions || 100% Guaranteed Pass Newest Version Exam Overview: The Washington 07 Nonresidential Maintenance specialty license is governed by RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B. The 07 license authorizes maintenance, repair, and like-in-kind replacement of existing electrical equipment in nonresidential occupancies only. It does not permit new installations, service upgrades, or design work. The exam references the NEC (2020 or 2023), WAC 296-46B, and RCW 19.28. Section 1: Licensing, Scope & Administration (Questions 1 40) 1. According to WAC 296-46B-920, which activity is authorized for a holder of a Washington State 07 electrical license? A) Installing new service entrance conductors for a building expansion B) Performing routine maintenance and like-in-kind replacement on existing wiring C) Designing the electrical system for a new commercial building D) Installing a new fire alarm system 2. Under RCW 19.28, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that a nonresidential electrical maintenance contractor complies with Washington State electrical safety standards? A) The property owner B) The designated 07 administrator C) The lead journeyman on site D) The local L&I inspector 3. A person who performs electrical work without a valid certificate in Washington may be subject to a civil penalty of up to: A) $1,000 per day B) $5,000 per violation C) $10,000 per violation D) $25,000 per violation 4. What is the voltage rating limit for work performed under the 07 Nonresidential Maintenance specialty? A) Up to 240 volts B) Up to 277 volts C) Up to 480 volts D) Up to 600 volts 5. An 07 electrician is asked to replace a fluorescent fixture with an LED retrofit kit. The new kit requires a remote driver mounted outside the fixture housing. Is this permitted under the 07A scope? A) Yes, if the driver is listed for the fixture B) No, because work outside the luminaire body is not allowed for 07A C) Yes, with an electrical permit D) No, unless a master electrician supervises 6. When is a permit required for electrical maintenance work in Washington State? A) Only for new construction projects B) Whenever a circuit is disconnected for more than 24 hours C) When the work involves replacing a breaker with a different ampere rating D) Never, permits are not required for like-in-kind maintenance 7. Where must an electrical permit be posted on a construction or demolition site under WAC 296-46B-110? A) Inside the main electrical panel door B) On the inside of the building's main entrance door C) On a temporary fence or structure where it is readily visible to inspectors D) In the contractor's vehicle 8. What action must an 07 electrician take upon discovering asbestos insulation on old wiring during a retrofit? A) Continue work but wear a dust mask B) Stop work and notify the building owner and supervisor C) Wet it down and proceed D) Remove it and dispose of it in regular trash 9. The 07 Nonresidential Maintenance license permits work in which type of occupancy? A) Single-family dwellings B) Nonresidential commercial and industrial facilities only C) Any occupancy type D) Agricultural buildings only 10. Under Washington law, what is the maximum ratio of trainees to journeyman electricians on a job site? A) 1 trainee to 1 journeyman B) 2 trainees to 1 journeyman C) 3 trainees to 1 journeyman D) 4 trainees to 1 journeyman 11. Which of the following tasks would fall OUTSIDE the scope of an 07 Nonresidential Maintenance electrician? A) Replacing a faulty circuit breaker with an identical model B) Installing a new branch circuit for added equipment C) Replacing a ballast in an existing fluorescent fixture D) Repairing a damaged receptacle in an existing outlet box 12. Under WAC 296-46B, what is the required working space depth for equipment operating at 480V to ground with exposed live parts on one side and no live or grounded parts on the other? A) 2.5 feet (762 mm) B) 3.0 feet (914 mm) C) 3.5 feet (1067 mm) D) 4.0 feet (1219 mm) 13. What is the primary function of the Electrical Board in Washington State? A) To perform electrical inspections B) To hear appeals and adopt electrical rules C) To issue electrical permits D) To license utility companies