ALASKA JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN EXAMINATION AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026/2027 Q$A
1. The primary purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is to:
Answer: Ensure electrical safety
Rationale: Establishes minimum standards for safe installation and operation
2. Grounding protects against:
Answer: Electric shock
Rationale: Provides a safe path for fault current
3. A conductor carrying current is called:
Answer: A live or hot wire
Rationale: Delivers electrical energy to the load
4. The standard voltage for residential circuits in Alaska is:
Answer: 120/240 volts
Rationale: Typical split-phase residential service
5. Circuit breakers protect against:
Answer: Overcurrent
Rationale: Prevents overheating and potential fire hazards
6. Aluminum conductors require:
Answer: Antioxidant compounds and proper torque
Rationale: Prevents corrosion and loose connections
7. The ampacity of a conductor is:
Answer: Maximum safe current
Rationale: Determines conductor sizing for safety
8. A GFCI outlet protects against:
, Answer: Ground fault shock
Rationale: Trips quickly to prevent electrocution
9. Bonding ensures:
Answer: Electrical continuity between metal parts
Rationale: Reduces shock hazards
10. A multimeter measures:
Answer: Voltage, current, and resistance
Rationale: Essential diagnostic tool for electricians
11. Conduit protects:
Answer: Electrical wiring
Rationale: Provides mechanical protection and routing
12. Flexible conduit is required when:
Answer: Circuits are subject to vibration or movement
Rationale: Prevents conductor damage
13. NEC Article 250 covers:
Answer: Grounding and bonding
Rationale: Establishes rules for safety grounding
14. An electrical panelboard houses:
Answer: Circuit breakers or fuses
Rationale: Distributes power safely to circuits
15. A neutral wire carries:
Answer: Return current
Rationale: Completes the circuit back to the source
16. A hot wire carries:
Answer: Voltage to the load
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026/2027 Q$A
1. The primary purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is to:
Answer: Ensure electrical safety
Rationale: Establishes minimum standards for safe installation and operation
2. Grounding protects against:
Answer: Electric shock
Rationale: Provides a safe path for fault current
3. A conductor carrying current is called:
Answer: A live or hot wire
Rationale: Delivers electrical energy to the load
4. The standard voltage for residential circuits in Alaska is:
Answer: 120/240 volts
Rationale: Typical split-phase residential service
5. Circuit breakers protect against:
Answer: Overcurrent
Rationale: Prevents overheating and potential fire hazards
6. Aluminum conductors require:
Answer: Antioxidant compounds and proper torque
Rationale: Prevents corrosion and loose connections
7. The ampacity of a conductor is:
Answer: Maximum safe current
Rationale: Determines conductor sizing for safety
8. A GFCI outlet protects against:
, Answer: Ground fault shock
Rationale: Trips quickly to prevent electrocution
9. Bonding ensures:
Answer: Electrical continuity between metal parts
Rationale: Reduces shock hazards
10. A multimeter measures:
Answer: Voltage, current, and resistance
Rationale: Essential diagnostic tool for electricians
11. Conduit protects:
Answer: Electrical wiring
Rationale: Provides mechanical protection and routing
12. Flexible conduit is required when:
Answer: Circuits are subject to vibration or movement
Rationale: Prevents conductor damage
13. NEC Article 250 covers:
Answer: Grounding and bonding
Rationale: Establishes rules for safety grounding
14. An electrical panelboard houses:
Answer: Circuit breakers or fuses
Rationale: Distributes power safely to circuits
15. A neutral wire carries:
Answer: Return current
Rationale: Completes the circuit back to the source
16. A hot wire carries:
Answer: Voltage to the load
