PEI Construction Electrician Certification
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1. What is the primary role of a Construction Electrician in PEI?
A. Designing electrical codes
B. Installing and maintaining electrical systems
C. Approving building permits
D. Manufacturing electrical equipment
Answer: B
Construction electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical
systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
2. Which voltage is most commonly used for residential lighting
circuits?
A. 240 volts
B. 600 volts
C. 120 volts
D. 347 volts
Answer: C
Standard residential lighting circuits operate at 120 volts.
3. What document governs electrical installations in PEI?
A. Provincial Safety Act
B. Canadian Electrical Code
C. National Building Code only
, D. Fire Prevention Manual
Answer: B
Electrical work in PEI follows the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
4. What is the purpose of a circuit breaker?
A. Increase voltage
B. Measure current
C. Protect against overcurrent
D. Improve efficiency
Answer: C
Circuit breakers protect conductors and equipment from
overcurrent conditions.
5. Which conductor is used for grounding?
A. Black
B. Red
C. White
D. Green or bare
Answer: D
Green or bare conductors are designated grounding conductors.
6. What does “lockout/tagout” prevent?
A. Voltage fluctuation
B. Accidental energizing
C. Short circuits
D. Power loss
Answer: B
Lockout/tagout ensures equipment cannot be energized during
servicing.
, 7. Which tool is used to measure resistance?
A. Clamp meter
B. Voltmeter
C. Ammeter
D. Ohmmeter
Answer: D
An ohmmeter measures resistance.
8. What is the maximum allowable voltage for low-voltage systems
under the CEC?
A. 30 V
B. 50 V
C. 120 V
D. 240 V
Answer: B
Low-voltage systems are defined as 50 volts or less.
9. What type of box is required for outdoor receptacles?
A. Plastic only
B. Weatherproof
C. Flush-mounted
D. Metallic only
Answer: B
Outdoor receptacles must be protected with weatherproof
enclosures.
10. Which device protects people from electrical shock?
A. Fuse
B. Circuit breaker
C. GFCI
Practice Exam Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A |
Instant Download Pdf
1. What is the primary role of a Construction Electrician in PEI?
A. Designing electrical codes
B. Installing and maintaining electrical systems
C. Approving building permits
D. Manufacturing electrical equipment
Answer: B
Construction electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical
systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
2. Which voltage is most commonly used for residential lighting
circuits?
A. 240 volts
B. 600 volts
C. 120 volts
D. 347 volts
Answer: C
Standard residential lighting circuits operate at 120 volts.
3. What document governs electrical installations in PEI?
A. Provincial Safety Act
B. Canadian Electrical Code
C. National Building Code only
, D. Fire Prevention Manual
Answer: B
Electrical work in PEI follows the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
4. What is the purpose of a circuit breaker?
A. Increase voltage
B. Measure current
C. Protect against overcurrent
D. Improve efficiency
Answer: C
Circuit breakers protect conductors and equipment from
overcurrent conditions.
5. Which conductor is used for grounding?
A. Black
B. Red
C. White
D. Green or bare
Answer: D
Green or bare conductors are designated grounding conductors.
6. What does “lockout/tagout” prevent?
A. Voltage fluctuation
B. Accidental energizing
C. Short circuits
D. Power loss
Answer: B
Lockout/tagout ensures equipment cannot be energized during
servicing.
, 7. Which tool is used to measure resistance?
A. Clamp meter
B. Voltmeter
C. Ammeter
D. Ohmmeter
Answer: D
An ohmmeter measures resistance.
8. What is the maximum allowable voltage for low-voltage systems
under the CEC?
A. 30 V
B. 50 V
C. 120 V
D. 240 V
Answer: B
Low-voltage systems are defined as 50 volts or less.
9. What type of box is required for outdoor receptacles?
A. Plastic only
B. Weatherproof
C. Flush-mounted
D. Metallic only
Answer: B
Outdoor receptacles must be protected with weatherproof
enclosures.
10. Which device protects people from electrical shock?
A. Fuse
B. Circuit breaker
C. GFCI
