ABYC, ELECTRICAL EXAM -
STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS (FREQUENTLY
TESTED) WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
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[DATE]
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1. The
minimum amp circuit breaker that should be used to protect a 120V
water heater circuit with a 1600 watt element would be rated at
amps. Answer: 15 amps
2. When testing for excessive EMF
emission near a conductor or appliance, the tool of choice is a(n)
Answer: Gauss Meter
3. Thr primary problem with using a series circuit to supply
multiple loads is that? Answer: Voltage drop through the circuit will be excessive
4. The most common electrical circuit problem in marine applications
is a(n)
Answer: unwanted open
5. The
primary by-product of excessive electrical resistance is
Answer: heat
6. One horsepower is equal to watts
Answer: 746
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STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS (FREQUENTLY
TESTED) WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[Document subtitle]
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, Contact for further consultation
1. The
minimum amp circuit breaker that should be used to protect a 120V
water heater circuit with a 1600 watt element would be rated at
amps. Answer: 15 amps
2. When testing for excessive EMF
emission near a conductor or appliance, the tool of choice is a(n)
Answer: Gauss Meter
3. Thr primary problem with using a series circuit to supply
multiple loads is that? Answer: Voltage drop through the circuit will be excessive
4. The most common electrical circuit problem in marine applications
is a(n)
Answer: unwanted open
5. The
primary by-product of excessive electrical resistance is
Answer: heat
6. One horsepower is equal to watts
Answer: 746
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15