ALBERTA MASTER ELECTRICIAN CERTIFICATION
EXAM 2026/2027-EDITION REAL EXAM 123-
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
Questions with step by step and answer |100% Verified | A+ Graded Reveiw
OVERVIEW: The Alberta Master Electrician Exam is administered by Alberta Industry and
Trades (AIT) under the Safety Codes Act. Passing it is mandatory to hold a Master
Electrician certificate and obtain electrical permits in Alberta. The exam is based on the
Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) 2026 Edition with Alberta STANDATA amendments.
It is a 4-hour, open-book exam with 100-110 multiple-choice questions. You need 70% to
pass. It tests your ability to quickly locate, interpret, and apply Code rules, calculations, and
safety requirements, not memory.
Key areas: CEC General Rules and definitions, Alberta laws and professional duties, load
calculations for services, feeders and branch circuits, grounding and bonding, wiring
methods, raceway fill, motors, transformers and controls, hazardous locations and special
occupancies, renewable energy, and safety including arc flash, WHMIS, lockout/tagout and
testing.
All correct answes are highlight with green and Rationale After
Section 1: Canadian Electrical Code - General & Definitions
Question 1: What does the term 'Approved' mean in the CEC context?
A. Listed by CSA
B. ULC certified only
C. Tested by manufacturer
D. Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction
Rationale: Approved means acceptable to the AHJ, not just listed.
Question 2: What is the maximum voltage to ground for a Class 2 circuit?
A. 30V
B. 150V
C. 60V
D. 24V
Rationale: Table 16: Class 2 limited to 30V to ground.
Question 3: Which Code section deals with the use of approved equipment?
, A. Section 4
B. Section 2
C. Section 10
D. Section 0
Rationale: Section 2-024 requires approved equipment.
Question 4: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 600V panel?
A. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
B. 2m
C. 1.5m
D. 0.5m
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
Question 5: What colour is the grounded conductor in a 347/600V system?
A. White
B. Blue
C. Grey
D. Natural grey
Rationale: Grounded conductor is white or natural grey.
Question 6: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 600V panel?
A. 0.5m
B. 2m
C. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
D. 1.5m
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
Question 7: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 600V panel?
A. 0.5m
B. 1.5m
C. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
D. 2m
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
Question 8: What colour is the grounded conductor in a 347/600V system?
A. Blue
B. Grey
C. Natural grey
D. White
, Rationale: Grounded conductor is white or natural grey.
Question 9: What size neutral for a 100A residential service?
A. #8 AWG
B. #3 AWG
C. #6 AWG
D. Same as phase
Rationale: Reduced neutral per 8-102, typically #3 for 100A.
Question 10: What colour is the grounded conductor in a 347/600V system?
A. White
B. Grey
C. Blue
D. Natural grey
Rationale: Grounded conductor is white or natural grey.
Question 11: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 208V panel?
A. 0.5m
B. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
C. 2m
D. 1.5m
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
Question 12: What is the maximum number of outlets on a 15A branch circuit in dwelling?
A. Unlimited
B. 10 outlets
C. 8 outlets
D. 12 outlets
Rationale: 8-304: Max 12 outlets per circuit.
Question 13: What colour is the grounded conductor in a 347/600V system?
A. Natural grey
B. Blue
C. White
D. Grey
Rationale: Grounded conductor is white or natural grey.
Question 14: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 120/240V panel?
A. 1.5m
, B. 0.5m
C. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
D. 2m
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
Question 15: What is the maximum number of luminaires on a 15A branch circuit in
dwelling?
A. Unlimited
B. 10 outlets
C. 8 outlets
D. 12 outlets
Rationale: 8-304: Max 12 outlets per circuit.
Question 16: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 120/240V panel?
A. 2m
B. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
C. 1.5m
D. 0.5m
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
Question 17: When must GFCI protection be provided for receptacles?
A. All outdoor
B. Within 1.5m of sink
C. Kitchen only
D. Bathroom and outdoor within 2.5m of grade
Rationale: 26-700: GFCI for bathroom and outdoor.
Question 18: What size neutral for a 100A residential service?
A. #6 AWG
B. #3 AWG
C. Same as phase
D. #8 AWG
Rationale: Reduced neutral per 8-102, typically #3 for 100A.
Question 19: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 600V panel?
A. 2m
B. 0.5m
C. 1.5m
D. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
EXAM 2026/2027-EDITION REAL EXAM 123-
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
Questions with step by step and answer |100% Verified | A+ Graded Reveiw
OVERVIEW: The Alberta Master Electrician Exam is administered by Alberta Industry and
Trades (AIT) under the Safety Codes Act. Passing it is mandatory to hold a Master
Electrician certificate and obtain electrical permits in Alberta. The exam is based on the
Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) 2026 Edition with Alberta STANDATA amendments.
It is a 4-hour, open-book exam with 100-110 multiple-choice questions. You need 70% to
pass. It tests your ability to quickly locate, interpret, and apply Code rules, calculations, and
safety requirements, not memory.
Key areas: CEC General Rules and definitions, Alberta laws and professional duties, load
calculations for services, feeders and branch circuits, grounding and bonding, wiring
methods, raceway fill, motors, transformers and controls, hazardous locations and special
occupancies, renewable energy, and safety including arc flash, WHMIS, lockout/tagout and
testing.
All correct answes are highlight with green and Rationale After
Section 1: Canadian Electrical Code - General & Definitions
Question 1: What does the term 'Approved' mean in the CEC context?
A. Listed by CSA
B. ULC certified only
C. Tested by manufacturer
D. Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction
Rationale: Approved means acceptable to the AHJ, not just listed.
Question 2: What is the maximum voltage to ground for a Class 2 circuit?
A. 30V
B. 150V
C. 60V
D. 24V
Rationale: Table 16: Class 2 limited to 30V to ground.
Question 3: Which Code section deals with the use of approved equipment?
, A. Section 4
B. Section 2
C. Section 10
D. Section 0
Rationale: Section 2-024 requires approved equipment.
Question 4: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 600V panel?
A. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
B. 2m
C. 1.5m
D. 0.5m
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
Question 5: What colour is the grounded conductor in a 347/600V system?
A. White
B. Blue
C. Grey
D. Natural grey
Rationale: Grounded conductor is white or natural grey.
Question 6: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 600V panel?
A. 0.5m
B. 2m
C. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
D. 1.5m
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
Question 7: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 600V panel?
A. 0.5m
B. 1.5m
C. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
D. 2m
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
Question 8: What colour is the grounded conductor in a 347/600V system?
A. Blue
B. Grey
C. Natural grey
D. White
, Rationale: Grounded conductor is white or natural grey.
Question 9: What size neutral for a 100A residential service?
A. #8 AWG
B. #3 AWG
C. #6 AWG
D. Same as phase
Rationale: Reduced neutral per 8-102, typically #3 for 100A.
Question 10: What colour is the grounded conductor in a 347/600V system?
A. White
B. Grey
C. Blue
D. Natural grey
Rationale: Grounded conductor is white or natural grey.
Question 11: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 208V panel?
A. 0.5m
B. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
C. 2m
D. 1.5m
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
Question 12: What is the maximum number of outlets on a 15A branch circuit in dwelling?
A. Unlimited
B. 10 outlets
C. 8 outlets
D. 12 outlets
Rationale: 8-304: Max 12 outlets per circuit.
Question 13: What colour is the grounded conductor in a 347/600V system?
A. Natural grey
B. Blue
C. White
D. Grey
Rationale: Grounded conductor is white or natural grey.
Question 14: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 120/240V panel?
A. 1.5m
, B. 0.5m
C. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
D. 2m
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
Question 15: What is the maximum number of luminaires on a 15A branch circuit in
dwelling?
A. Unlimited
B. 10 outlets
C. 8 outlets
D. 12 outlets
Rationale: 8-304: Max 12 outlets per circuit.
Question 16: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 120/240V panel?
A. 2m
B. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
C. 1.5m
D. 0.5m
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
Question 17: When must GFCI protection be provided for receptacles?
A. All outdoor
B. Within 1.5m of sink
C. Kitchen only
D. Bathroom and outdoor within 2.5m of grade
Rationale: 26-700: GFCI for bathroom and outdoor.
Question 18: What size neutral for a 100A residential service?
A. #6 AWG
B. #3 AWG
C. Same as phase
D. #8 AWG
Rationale: Reduced neutral per 8-102, typically #3 for 100A.
Question 19: What is the minimum working clearance in front of a 600V panel?
A. 2m
B. 0.5m
C. 1.5m
D. 1m deep x 1m wide x 2.2m high
Rationale: Rule 2-308: 1m working space required.
