NYC MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAM| QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED|
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What is the total resistance of a circuit consisting of two, 8MFD capacitors connected in series
at 60HZ? 663 ohms
What is the weight in lbs., of. Manhole cover that is used to keep out unqualified persons from
accessible to opening the manhole? Over 100lbs
Where communication wires and cables and electric light or power conductors are supported
by the same pole and are run paralleled to each other in span, the supply service drops of 0-
750V running above and parallel to communications service drops shall have a minimum
separation of 12"inches at any point in the span, including the point of and at their attachment
to the building, provided the nongrounded conductors are insulted and that a clearance of not
less than 40"inches is maintained between the two services at the pole.
Communication wires and cables shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 8'ft from all
points of roof above which they pass.
MV (multi voltage) cable rated can not be installed in : Cable tray
When three resistors are connected in series, an amperage of ten amp is achieved. When an
equal resistor is connected in parallel with the existing three resistors the ampere reading will?
How many switches will be needed to control a light fixture from five different locations? 2-
3 ways and 3-4 ways
The grounding of communication wires should be run to the grounding electrode: in a straight
line
,Service lateral conductors that supply power to limited loads of a single branch circuit such as a
small polyphase power, controlled water heater, and similar loads shall not be smaller than
8AWG copper.
Each general care area patient bed location shall be provided with a minimum of 4 receptacles
which can be single, duplex, or a combination of both.
Dry type transformer installed indoors rated over 35KV shall be installed in a vault.
Flat top underfloor raceways over 4 inches, but less 8 inches wide, with a minimum 1 inch
spacing between raceway, shall be covered with concrete to a depth of not less than 1 inch.
Raceway spaced less than 1 inch apart shall be covered with a concrete to a depth of 1
1/2"inches.
For straight pulls, the length of a pull box shall not be less than 8 times the outside diameter,
over the sheath, of the largest shielded or lead covered conductors or cable entering the box on
system over 600V
For switchboard that are not totally enclosed, a space of 36"inches or more shall be provided
between the top of the switchboard and any combustible ceiling.
A disconnecting means that serves a hermetic refrigerant motor compressor shall have an
ampere rating of at least 115% of the nameplate rated load current to branch circuit selection
current, whichever is greater.
Knife switches rated for more than 1200A at 250V or less, and at over 600A at 251 to 600V,
shall be used only as: Shall not be opened under load , Isolating Switch.
, Class 2 and class 3 cables listed as suitable for general purpose use with the exception of riser,
ducts, plenums, and other spaces used for environmental air, shall be Type CL2 and CL3.
Branch circuit conductors with in 3"inches of a ballast shall have an insulation temperature
rating not lower than 90C degree or 194F degree
Communication circuits shall have a minimum grounding conductor of 12AWG.
When mounting light fixture supported by EMT over a hot tub protected by GFCI must have a
height of . Not allowed in NYC.
How many #10 conductors can be legally installed in a 4"inch square box, 2"1/8 deep? 12
When installing receptacles around the pool they should be set back from the inside wall of not
less than 6'ft.
What kind of circuit must the sump pump and lights in the elevator pit be connected to
:separate branch CKT/ GFCI line side
When using a grounding conductor it should not be smaller than #14 copper insulated solid or
stranded.
Where practicable a separation of at least 6ft shall be maintained between communication
wires and cables on building and lighting conductors.
When using #12THHN or THWN which are both rated for the 90 degree and when you look at
the table 300.15 what is the maximum overcurrent protection that can be used for general
wiring? 20A fuse or circuit breaker
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
What is the total resistance of a circuit consisting of two, 8MFD capacitors connected in series
at 60HZ? 663 ohms
What is the weight in lbs., of. Manhole cover that is used to keep out unqualified persons from
accessible to opening the manhole? Over 100lbs
Where communication wires and cables and electric light or power conductors are supported
by the same pole and are run paralleled to each other in span, the supply service drops of 0-
750V running above and parallel to communications service drops shall have a minimum
separation of 12"inches at any point in the span, including the point of and at their attachment
to the building, provided the nongrounded conductors are insulted and that a clearance of not
less than 40"inches is maintained between the two services at the pole.
Communication wires and cables shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 8'ft from all
points of roof above which they pass.
MV (multi voltage) cable rated can not be installed in : Cable tray
When three resistors are connected in series, an amperage of ten amp is achieved. When an
equal resistor is connected in parallel with the existing three resistors the ampere reading will?
How many switches will be needed to control a light fixture from five different locations? 2-
3 ways and 3-4 ways
The grounding of communication wires should be run to the grounding electrode: in a straight
line
,Service lateral conductors that supply power to limited loads of a single branch circuit such as a
small polyphase power, controlled water heater, and similar loads shall not be smaller than
8AWG copper.
Each general care area patient bed location shall be provided with a minimum of 4 receptacles
which can be single, duplex, or a combination of both.
Dry type transformer installed indoors rated over 35KV shall be installed in a vault.
Flat top underfloor raceways over 4 inches, but less 8 inches wide, with a minimum 1 inch
spacing between raceway, shall be covered with concrete to a depth of not less than 1 inch.
Raceway spaced less than 1 inch apart shall be covered with a concrete to a depth of 1
1/2"inches.
For straight pulls, the length of a pull box shall not be less than 8 times the outside diameter,
over the sheath, of the largest shielded or lead covered conductors or cable entering the box on
system over 600V
For switchboard that are not totally enclosed, a space of 36"inches or more shall be provided
between the top of the switchboard and any combustible ceiling.
A disconnecting means that serves a hermetic refrigerant motor compressor shall have an
ampere rating of at least 115% of the nameplate rated load current to branch circuit selection
current, whichever is greater.
Knife switches rated for more than 1200A at 250V or less, and at over 600A at 251 to 600V,
shall be used only as: Shall not be opened under load , Isolating Switch.
, Class 2 and class 3 cables listed as suitable for general purpose use with the exception of riser,
ducts, plenums, and other spaces used for environmental air, shall be Type CL2 and CL3.
Branch circuit conductors with in 3"inches of a ballast shall have an insulation temperature
rating not lower than 90C degree or 194F degree
Communication circuits shall have a minimum grounding conductor of 12AWG.
When mounting light fixture supported by EMT over a hot tub protected by GFCI must have a
height of . Not allowed in NYC.
How many #10 conductors can be legally installed in a 4"inch square box, 2"1/8 deep? 12
When installing receptacles around the pool they should be set back from the inside wall of not
less than 6'ft.
What kind of circuit must the sump pump and lights in the elevator pit be connected to
:separate branch CKT/ GFCI line side
When using a grounding conductor it should not be smaller than #14 copper insulated solid or
stranded.
Where practicable a separation of at least 6ft shall be maintained between communication
wires and cables on building and lighting conductors.
When using #12THHN or THWN which are both rated for the 90 degree and when you look at
the table 300.15 what is the maximum overcurrent protection that can be used for general
wiring? 20A fuse or circuit breaker
