NYC MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 | Latest
Code-Based Questions & Rationales | A+
• The maximum total voltage droop on a branch circuit is -✓✓3%
• the floors of vaults in contact with the earth shall be of concrete that is not less then -
✓✓6 inches thick
• according to the NEC bare live parts are guarded from the public in the following
methods except -✓✓protected by fireproof curtain
• equipment associated with the electrical installation can be located above or below
other electrical equipment within their working space when the associated equipment
dose not extend more then -✓✓6inches
• when the code uses the words it means the identified actions are allowed but not
required, and may be optional -✓✓shall be permitted
• a 120 volt 15-20 amp receptacle shall be located with in of air conditioning and
refrigeration, heating systems -✓✓25 feet
• in the NEC the words . indicate a mandatory requirement -✓✓shall not or shall be
permitted
• as per New York city code in addition to the number of circuits required in a dwelling
unit an individual branch circuit shall be provided for each receptacle -✓✓air conditioner
• the dimensions of working space for access to live parts operating at 300 volts
normally to ground where exposed to live parts on both sides of the workspace is -✓✓4
feet
• when leads are supplied with lampholders with lamp holders the conductor attached to
the screw shell shall have a finish -✓✓white or gray
• how many receptacles are required within the perimeter of the balcony, deck or porch
with the useable . area of 20 sq ft -✓✓one
• where conductors of different systems are installed in the same raceway, one system
shall have a neutral having an outer covering of white or gray and each other system
, having a neutral shall have another covering of -✓✓white with a color stripe other than
green
• outlets may be installed in a dwelling unit for specific appliance such as laundry
equipment. the maximum distance between this outlet and appliance -✓✓6 feet
• on a 4 wire delta system where the midpoint of one phase winding is grounded only
the conductor shall have a higher phase voltage to ground. the conductor shall be
marked -✓✓orange
• where this code specifies that one equipment shall be ''in sight from'' ''within sight
from'' or ''within sight of'',and so forth, another equipment, the specified equipment is to
be visible and not more than distance from the other -✓✓50 feet
• a door used by personnel to exit the work space that is less than 25 feet from the work
space shall -✓✓swing outward with simple ease
• the authority having jurisdiction has the responsibility -✓✓for making interpretations of
rules
• where rear access is required to work on de-energized parts on the back of enclosed
equipment a minimum working space of horizontally shall be provided -✓✓36 inches
• for equipment rated at 1200 amps or more and over 6 feet wide that contains
overcurrent devices, switching devices, or control devices. there shall be one entrance
to and egress from the required working space not less than 24'' wide and high at each
end of work space. -✓✓6' 6''
• receptacles outlets in floors shall not be counted as part of the required number of
receptacles outlets unless located within of the wall -✓✓18''
• the number of receptacles outlets for guest rooms in hotels and motels shall not be
less than that required for a dwelling unit. these receptacles can be located to be
convenient for permanent furniture layout but at least receptacles outlets shall be readily
accessible. -✓✓two
• at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed within of the top of a show window for
each 12 linear feet measured horizontally across its length -✓✓18"
• an insulated grounded conductor of or smaller shall be identified by a continuous white
or gray outer finish, or by three continuous white stripes on other than green insulation
along its entire length -✓✓6
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 | Latest
Code-Based Questions & Rationales | A+
• The maximum total voltage droop on a branch circuit is -✓✓3%
• the floors of vaults in contact with the earth shall be of concrete that is not less then -
✓✓6 inches thick
• according to the NEC bare live parts are guarded from the public in the following
methods except -✓✓protected by fireproof curtain
• equipment associated with the electrical installation can be located above or below
other electrical equipment within their working space when the associated equipment
dose not extend more then -✓✓6inches
• when the code uses the words it means the identified actions are allowed but not
required, and may be optional -✓✓shall be permitted
• a 120 volt 15-20 amp receptacle shall be located with in of air conditioning and
refrigeration, heating systems -✓✓25 feet
• in the NEC the words . indicate a mandatory requirement -✓✓shall not or shall be
permitted
• as per New York city code in addition to the number of circuits required in a dwelling
unit an individual branch circuit shall be provided for each receptacle -✓✓air conditioner
• the dimensions of working space for access to live parts operating at 300 volts
normally to ground where exposed to live parts on both sides of the workspace is -✓✓4
feet
• when leads are supplied with lampholders with lamp holders the conductor attached to
the screw shell shall have a finish -✓✓white or gray
• how many receptacles are required within the perimeter of the balcony, deck or porch
with the useable . area of 20 sq ft -✓✓one
• where conductors of different systems are installed in the same raceway, one system
shall have a neutral having an outer covering of white or gray and each other system
, having a neutral shall have another covering of -✓✓white with a color stripe other than
green
• outlets may be installed in a dwelling unit for specific appliance such as laundry
equipment. the maximum distance between this outlet and appliance -✓✓6 feet
• on a 4 wire delta system where the midpoint of one phase winding is grounded only
the conductor shall have a higher phase voltage to ground. the conductor shall be
marked -✓✓orange
• where this code specifies that one equipment shall be ''in sight from'' ''within sight
from'' or ''within sight of'',and so forth, another equipment, the specified equipment is to
be visible and not more than distance from the other -✓✓50 feet
• a door used by personnel to exit the work space that is less than 25 feet from the work
space shall -✓✓swing outward with simple ease
• the authority having jurisdiction has the responsibility -✓✓for making interpretations of
rules
• where rear access is required to work on de-energized parts on the back of enclosed
equipment a minimum working space of horizontally shall be provided -✓✓36 inches
• for equipment rated at 1200 amps or more and over 6 feet wide that contains
overcurrent devices, switching devices, or control devices. there shall be one entrance
to and egress from the required working space not less than 24'' wide and high at each
end of work space. -✓✓6' 6''
• receptacles outlets in floors shall not be counted as part of the required number of
receptacles outlets unless located within of the wall -✓✓18''
• the number of receptacles outlets for guest rooms in hotels and motels shall not be
less than that required for a dwelling unit. these receptacles can be located to be
convenient for permanent furniture layout but at least receptacles outlets shall be readily
accessible. -✓✓two
• at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed within of the top of a show window for
each 12 linear feet measured horizontally across its length -✓✓18"
• an insulated grounded conductor of or smaller shall be identified by a continuous white
or gray outer finish, or by three continuous white stripes on other than green insulation
along its entire length -✓✓6
