Journeyman Electrician Verified Solutions

Journeyman Electrician Verified Solutions 1. Receptacle outlet location for new electrical service (other than one- and two-family dwellings): - Answer: At least 50 feet of the electrical service equipment. 2. Definition of ampacity of a conductor according to NEC: - Answer: The maximum current, in amperes, a conductor can carry continuously without exceeding its temperature rating. 3. Listing requirement for disconnect switch enclosure in a Class II, Division 2 location: - Answer: Dusttight. 4. Classification of the interior of enclosures or raceways installed underground: - Answer: Dry location. 5. Maximum allowable current-carrying capacity of four 1/0 AWG THW copper conductors in a common raceway at 86°F: - Answer: 120 amperes. 6. Definition of a continuous load according to NEC: - Answer: A load where the maximum current on the circuit is expected to continue for at least three hours or more. 7. Maximum number of switches or circuit breakers in the service disconnecting means: - Answer: Not more than six. 8. Maximum standard ampere rating for overcurrent protection with 75 amperes allowable ampacity: - Answer: 80 amperes. 9. Full-load running current rating for a 208-volt, 3-phase, 50 hp motor: - Answer: 143 amperes. 10. Maximum distance for a disconnect switch from the operator's station for a portable carnival ride: - Answer: 6 feet. 11. Minimum trade size of electrical metallic tubing (EMT) for eight size 6 AWG conductors in a 50-foot run: - Answer: 1 1/4 in. 12. Overcurrent protection device rating for a continuous load of 240 amperes: - Answer: At least 300 amperes. 13. Maximum distance LFMC must be securely fastened from each box or conduit termination: - Answer: 12 inches. 14. Length of a pull box for conductors size 4 AWG and larger for a straight pull: - Answer: Not less than eight times the trade diameter of the largest conduit entering the box. 15. Maximum fill of conduit nipples not over 24 inches in length: - Answer: 60 percent of their cross-sectional area. 16. Maximum number of size 14 AWG THHN conductors in 3/8 in. FMC with a bare size 14 AWG grounding conductor: - Answer: Four. 17. Type of conduit permitted by NEC for underwater pool luminaires: - Answer: Schedule 40 rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC). 18. Distance underground wiring is not permitted under a permanently installed swimming pool: - Answer: Within 5 feet of the pool (unless supplying associated pool equipment). 19. Type of batteries NOT permitted for emergency systems: - Answer: Automotive batteries. In regard to electric space heating equipment, heating cables shall be furnished complete with factory assembled nonheating leads at LEAST _____ in length. ️7 feet In guest rooms of hotels, motels, and sleeping rooms of dorms a MINIMUM of _____ general purpose receptacles installed in the room is/are required to be readily accessible. ️two A listed _____ shall be installed in or on all emergency systems switchboards and panelboards? ️surge protective device (SPD) Where a size 4 AWG or larger conductor enters a panelboard, which of the following must be provided? ️An insulated bushing. Class _____ locations are those that are hazardous because of the presence of easily ignitible fibers or where materials producing combustible flyings are handled, but in which such fibers/flyings are not likely to be in suspension in the air in quantities sufficient to produce ignitible mixtures. ️III A single-phase, 240-volt, 15 kVA standby generator may be loaded to a MAXIMUM of _____ per line. ️62.50 amperes All motors shall be considered as _____ unless the nature of the apparatus it drives is such that the motor will not operate continuously. ️continuous duty Where the motor controller also serves as a disconnecting means, it shall open all _____ conductors to the motor. ️ungrounded Before demand factors are taken into consideration for commercial buildings, general-purpose receptacle loads are to be computed at NOT less than _____ per outlet. ️180 VA Conductors with ______ insulation have a greater ampacity when used in a dry location compared to when used in a wet location. ️THHW Where a submersible pump is housed in a metal well casing, the well casing shall be _____ the pump circuit equipment grounding conductor? ️connected to A single-phase, 125-volt receptacle installed to serve a washing machine in the laundry room of a dwelling unit must be installed within at LEAST ______ of the intended location of the appliance? ️6