VIRGINIA JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN EXAM – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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*Core Domains*
*General Electrical Theory and Calculations*
*Wiring and Protection Standards*
*Wiring Methods and Materials Usage*
*Equipment for General Use and Installation*
*Special Occupancies and Conditions*
*Communication and Signaling Systems*
*Motors, Controllers, and Generators*
*Virginia State Safety and Licensing Regulations*
*Introduction*
*The purpose of this comprehensive assessment is to evaluate the technical profic
*Section One: Questions 1–100*
1. Which of the following is the maximum number of quarter bends allowed in a single
run of Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) between pull points?
,A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Six
🟢 C. Four
🔴 Explanation: Per the NEC, the total degrees of bends in a single run shall not exceed
360 degrees, which is equivalent to four 90-degree (quarter) bends, to prevent damage to
wire insulation during pulling.
2. A 120-volt circuit has a resistance of 15 ohms. What is the current flowing through
the circuit?
A. 5 amperes
B. 8 amperes
C. 10 amperes
D. 12 amperes
🟢 B. 8 amperes
🔴 Explanation: According to Ohm’s Law (I = V /R), dividing 120 volts by 15 ohms results
in a current of 8 amperes.
, 3. In Virginia, what is the minimum required clearance for overhead service conductors
from the final grade when over a residential driveway?
A. 10 feet
B. 12 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 18 feet
🟢 B. 12 feet
🔴 Explanation: The NEC specifies a minimum vertical clearance of 12 feet for service-
entrance conductors over residential property and driveways not subject to truck traffic.
4. Which color is reserved for the identification of a high-leg conductor in a 4-wire,
delta-connected system?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Orange
D. Yellow
🟢 C. Orange
, 🔴 Explanation: The NEC requires the high-leg of a 4-wire, delta-connected system to be
durably and permanently marked by an outer finish that is orange in color.
5. When installing a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in a bathroom, what is the
maximum distance it can be located from the outside edge of the sink?
A. 3 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 6 feet
D. There is no specific distance requirement
🟢 A. 3 feet
🔴 Explanation: Receptacle outlets in bathrooms must be installed within 3 feet of the
outside edge of each basin to ensure accessibility for small appliances.
6. What is the minimum size copper grounding electrode conductor for a service with
2/0 AWG copper ungrounded conductors?
A. 8 AWG
B. 6 AWG
C. 4 AWG
D. 2 AWG
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES | GUARANTEED PASS
| LATEST EXAM UPDATE
*Core Domains*
*General Electrical Theory and Calculations*
*Wiring and Protection Standards*
*Wiring Methods and Materials Usage*
*Equipment for General Use and Installation*
*Special Occupancies and Conditions*
*Communication and Signaling Systems*
*Motors, Controllers, and Generators*
*Virginia State Safety and Licensing Regulations*
*Introduction*
*The purpose of this comprehensive assessment is to evaluate the technical profic
*Section One: Questions 1–100*
1. Which of the following is the maximum number of quarter bends allowed in a single
run of Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) between pull points?
,A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Six
🟢 C. Four
🔴 Explanation: Per the NEC, the total degrees of bends in a single run shall not exceed
360 degrees, which is equivalent to four 90-degree (quarter) bends, to prevent damage to
wire insulation during pulling.
2. A 120-volt circuit has a resistance of 15 ohms. What is the current flowing through
the circuit?
A. 5 amperes
B. 8 amperes
C. 10 amperes
D. 12 amperes
🟢 B. 8 amperes
🔴 Explanation: According to Ohm’s Law (I = V /R), dividing 120 volts by 15 ohms results
in a current of 8 amperes.
, 3. In Virginia, what is the minimum required clearance for overhead service conductors
from the final grade when over a residential driveway?
A. 10 feet
B. 12 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 18 feet
🟢 B. 12 feet
🔴 Explanation: The NEC specifies a minimum vertical clearance of 12 feet for service-
entrance conductors over residential property and driveways not subject to truck traffic.
4. Which color is reserved for the identification of a high-leg conductor in a 4-wire,
delta-connected system?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Orange
D. Yellow
🟢 C. Orange
, 🔴 Explanation: The NEC requires the high-leg of a 4-wire, delta-connected system to be
durably and permanently marked by an outer finish that is orange in color.
5. When installing a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in a bathroom, what is the
maximum distance it can be located from the outside edge of the sink?
A. 3 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 6 feet
D. There is no specific distance requirement
🟢 A. 3 feet
🔴 Explanation: Receptacle outlets in bathrooms must be installed within 3 feet of the
outside edge of each basin to ensure accessibility for small appliances.
6. What is the minimum size copper grounding electrode conductor for a service with
2/0 AWG copper ungrounded conductors?
A. 8 AWG
B. 6 AWG
C. 4 AWG
D. 2 AWG
