ABYC ELECTRICAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED

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ABYC ELECTRICAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST
RELEASED


Question: The most common electrical circuit problem in a marine application is:

A. short circuits

B. too much continuity

C. unwanted open

D. intercircuit short - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C. unwanted open




Question: The primary by-product of excessive electrical resistance is:

A. increased amperage

B. increased voltage

C. reduced ambient temperature

D. heat - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. heat




Question: One horsepower equals ______.

A. 1000 watts

B. 746 watts



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C. 536 watts

D. 146 watts - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. 746 watts




Question: Excessive electrical resistance can be caused by __________.

A. oversized conductors, loose terminals, and corrosion.

B. improper wire insulation and excessive wire strand count.

C. fuses with too high of a rating and wattage that is too low.

D. undersized wire, loose connections, and corrosion. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. undersized
wire, loose connections, and corrosion.




Question: The minimum amp circuit breaker that should be used to protect 120V water heater
circuit with a 1600-watt element would be rated at _________ amps.

A. 15

B. 10

C. 20

D. 30 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. 15




Question: When testing for excessive EMF emissions near a conductor or appliance, the tool of
choice is a(an):

A. Ohmmeter


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B. DVOM

C. Gauss meter

D. infrared sensor - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C. Gauss meter




Question: The primary problem with using a series circuit to supply multiple loads is that:

A. voltage drop will be excessive

B. the capacitance will be excessive

C. amperage draw will be multiplied

D. the overcurrent protection device may not work - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. voltage drop
across each load will be excessive




Question: The tool of choice for tracing shorted and open circuits is the:

A. Megohmeter

B. Amp clamp

C. potential meter

D. TDR - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. TDR




Question: What material is recommended for clamping conductors over engines and moving
machinery according to ABYC?

A. PVC

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B. Nylon

C. Metal

D. Any of the above material - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C. Metal




Question: According to ABYC, acceptable minimum clearance for routing wire near a dry
exhaust section is:

A. 2 in

B. 9 in.

C. 3 in

D. 7 in - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B 9 in




Question: The maximum number of terminals allowed to be attached to any one terminal stud
based on ABYC is:

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. 4




Question: How much current should flow through the DC grounding conductor in a 25 amp DC
motor circuit?


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