Alberta Master Electrician Licensing Exam 2026 – 163
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1. What is the minimum distance a GFCI receptacle must be installed below the
countertop in a bathroom?
15 inches
18 inches
24 inches
12 inches
2. What type of protection is required for 15 and 20 amp receptacles in dwelling
units with floors at or below grade level?
Surge protection
Overcurrent protection
Arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection
Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection
3. According to NEC Section 547.10(B), what type of conductor should be used
to bond equipotential planes to the grounding system?
Insulated flexible copper conductor no smaller than No. 8 AWG
Copper conductor no smaller than No. 6 AWG
Bare or insulated solid copper conductor no smaller than No. 8
AWG
Aluminum conductor no smaller than No. 10 AWG
,4. If a new electrical installation is being planned in a hazardous area, what
steps should be taken to ensure compliance with marking requirements?
Skip marking if the equipment is already certified.
Consult the NEC and local codes to determine the appropriate
marking for equipment.
Use generic labels for all equipment regardless of location.
Only follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation.
5. If a retail store has a show window that is 30 linear feet long, how many
receptacle outlets are required to be installed according to the NEC
guidelines?
4 receptacle outlets
5 receptacle outlets
3 receptacle outlets
2 receptacle outlets
6. What is the minimum ampacity required for a branch circuit for a laundry
outlet according to the NEC?
15 amps
10 amps
30 amps
20 amps
7. Describe the importance of using approved manufacturing wiring methods in
electrical installations according to New York City codes.
, Approved manufacturing wiring methods are essential for ensuring
safety and compliance with electrical regulations, minimizing risks
of hazards.
They are only necessary for large commercial projects.
They are optional and can be substituted with any wiring method.
They primarily focus on aesthetic considerations rather than safety.
8. Overcurrent protection for panelboards supplied through a transformer 1000
volts, nominal, or less is specifically addressed in ? .
Article 408, Part III
Article 450, Part II
Article 240, Part IX
Article 450, Part III
9. The branch circuit conductor and overcurrent protection device must be
sized for the actual noncontinuous load plus what percentage?
100% of the continuous load
125% of the continuous load
75% of the continuous load
115% of the continuous load
10. Appliance receptacle outlets installed in a dwelling unit for specific
appliances shall be installed within _____ ft. of the location of the appliance.
7
6
5
, 8
11. There shall be a minimum of one ________ ampere branch circuit for the laundry
receptacle outlet(s) in a dwelling unit.
15
20
30
GFCI 15
12. General use snap switches shall be used within their ratings, and shall
suitable for use on either AC or DC circuits for controlling inductive loads
that do not exceed _____ percent of the ampere rating of the switch at the
applied voltage.
25%
50%
100%
75%
13. Each kitchen in a two-family dwelling unit requires a minimum of which of the
following in order to meet the small appliance load?
Two 15 amp circuits
One 20 amp circuit
Four 20 amp circuits
Two 20 amp circuits
14. In a dwelling (such as your house) how many 20-amp branch circuits are
required by the NEC® to supply power to an area where a clothes washing
Most Tested Questions | Latest Update 2026 | 100%
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1. What is the minimum distance a GFCI receptacle must be installed below the
countertop in a bathroom?
15 inches
18 inches
24 inches
12 inches
2. What type of protection is required for 15 and 20 amp receptacles in dwelling
units with floors at or below grade level?
Surge protection
Overcurrent protection
Arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection
Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection
3. According to NEC Section 547.10(B), what type of conductor should be used
to bond equipotential planes to the grounding system?
Insulated flexible copper conductor no smaller than No. 8 AWG
Copper conductor no smaller than No. 6 AWG
Bare or insulated solid copper conductor no smaller than No. 8
AWG
Aluminum conductor no smaller than No. 10 AWG
,4. If a new electrical installation is being planned in a hazardous area, what
steps should be taken to ensure compliance with marking requirements?
Skip marking if the equipment is already certified.
Consult the NEC and local codes to determine the appropriate
marking for equipment.
Use generic labels for all equipment regardless of location.
Only follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation.
5. If a retail store has a show window that is 30 linear feet long, how many
receptacle outlets are required to be installed according to the NEC
guidelines?
4 receptacle outlets
5 receptacle outlets
3 receptacle outlets
2 receptacle outlets
6. What is the minimum ampacity required for a branch circuit for a laundry
outlet according to the NEC?
15 amps
10 amps
30 amps
20 amps
7. Describe the importance of using approved manufacturing wiring methods in
electrical installations according to New York City codes.
, Approved manufacturing wiring methods are essential for ensuring
safety and compliance with electrical regulations, minimizing risks
of hazards.
They are only necessary for large commercial projects.
They are optional and can be substituted with any wiring method.
They primarily focus on aesthetic considerations rather than safety.
8. Overcurrent protection for panelboards supplied through a transformer 1000
volts, nominal, or less is specifically addressed in ? .
Article 408, Part III
Article 450, Part II
Article 240, Part IX
Article 450, Part III
9. The branch circuit conductor and overcurrent protection device must be
sized for the actual noncontinuous load plus what percentage?
100% of the continuous load
125% of the continuous load
75% of the continuous load
115% of the continuous load
10. Appliance receptacle outlets installed in a dwelling unit for specific
appliances shall be installed within _____ ft. of the location of the appliance.
7
6
5
, 8
11. There shall be a minimum of one ________ ampere branch circuit for the laundry
receptacle outlet(s) in a dwelling unit.
15
20
30
GFCI 15
12. General use snap switches shall be used within their ratings, and shall
suitable for use on either AC or DC circuits for controlling inductive loads
that do not exceed _____ percent of the ampere rating of the switch at the
applied voltage.
25%
50%
100%
75%
13. Each kitchen in a two-family dwelling unit requires a minimum of which of the
following in order to meet the small appliance load?
Two 15 amp circuits
One 20 amp circuit
Four 20 amp circuits
Two 20 amp circuits
14. In a dwelling (such as your house) how many 20-amp branch circuits are
required by the NEC® to supply power to an area where a clothes washing
