ABYC, Electrical Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The minimum amp circuit breaker that should be used to protect a
120V water heater circuit with a 1600 watt element would be rated
at ________ amps. -
correct answer ✅15 amps
When testing for excessive EMF emission near a conductor or
appliance, the tool of choice is a(n) ____________ -
correct answer ✅Gauss Meter
Thr primary problem with using a series circuit to supply multiple
loads is that? -
correct answer ✅Voltage drop through the circuit will be excessive
The most common electrical circuit problem in marine applications
is a(n) ____________ -
correct answer ✅unwanted open
The primary by-product of excessive electrical resistance is
___________ -
correct answer ✅heat
, ABYC, Electrical Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
One horsepower is equal to ________ watts -
correct answer ✅746
Excessive electrical resistance can be caused by? -
correct answer ✅undersized wire, loose connections, and
corrosion
The tool of choice for tracing shorted and open circuits is the
________. -
correct answer ✅TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer)
What material is recommended for clamping conductors over
egines and moving machinery? -
correct answer ✅Metal (w/ insulated inserts)
What is the acceptable minimum clearance for routing wire near a
DRY exhaust section? -
correct answer ✅9in (225mm)
The maximum number of terminals allowed to be attached to any
one terminal stud is ______. -
correct answer ✅4
Answers (Grade A+)
The minimum amp circuit breaker that should be used to protect a
120V water heater circuit with a 1600 watt element would be rated
at ________ amps. -
correct answer ✅15 amps
When testing for excessive EMF emission near a conductor or
appliance, the tool of choice is a(n) ____________ -
correct answer ✅Gauss Meter
Thr primary problem with using a series circuit to supply multiple
loads is that? -
correct answer ✅Voltage drop through the circuit will be excessive
The most common electrical circuit problem in marine applications
is a(n) ____________ -
correct answer ✅unwanted open
The primary by-product of excessive electrical resistance is
___________ -
correct answer ✅heat
, ABYC, Electrical Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
One horsepower is equal to ________ watts -
correct answer ✅746
Excessive electrical resistance can be caused by? -
correct answer ✅undersized wire, loose connections, and
corrosion
The tool of choice for tracing shorted and open circuits is the
________. -
correct answer ✅TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer)
What material is recommended for clamping conductors over
egines and moving machinery? -
correct answer ✅Metal (w/ insulated inserts)
What is the acceptable minimum clearance for routing wire near a
DRY exhaust section? -
correct answer ✅9in (225mm)
The maximum number of terminals allowed to be attached to any
one terminal stud is ______. -
correct answer ✅4
