NYC MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026-2027
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,branch circuit ANSWER > That portion of a wiring system extending beyond the final
overcurrent device is called the:
Calculated load ANSWER > The final sum of the computed loads, based on the
minimum code requirements, is the
Resistance ANSWER > As compared to #10, a #8 wire of the same Iength has less:
0.001 inch ANSWER > One circular mil is the area of a circle whose diameter is:
1,000,000 cm ANSWER > A round bus-bar one inch in diameter, has a circular mil area
of:
four times as great ANSWER > A copper wire with twice the diameter of another wire
has a current carrying capacity:
10.4 ANSWER > The specific resistance of copper wire @ 20° C in ohms per circular
mil ft. is
permit current to flow ANSWER > Conductance of an electric circuit is that property that
will:
1O ohms ANSWER > The equivalent value of 0.1 mho is
directly proportional to its length ANSWER > The resistance of copper wire is:
Feeder ANSWER > The portion of a wiring system between a point of distribution and
the branch circuit overcurrent device is
locking ANSWER > GFCI protection at a carnival is not required for equipment at circuit
if the receptacle is of the ____________type
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, not less than 1 1/4 in. from ANSWER > Where cables or nonmetallic raceways are
installed through bored.holes in joists, rafters, or wood members;holes shall be bored so
that the edge of the hole is the nearest edge -of the wood member.
located on a balcony accessible only to qualified persons
located in a room only accessible to
qualified persons
elevated 8 ft or more above floor or other working surface ANSWER > To guard live
parts over 50V but less than 600V, equipment is permitted to be
12Ft ANSWER > Overhead feeder conductors shall have a minimum __________
vertical clearance over residential property and driveways, as well as those commercial
areas not subject to truck traffic, where the voltage is limited to 300 volts-to-ground.
36 inches ANSWER > 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.
50' ANSWER > What is the maximum run length of a 18AWG fixture wire that is tapped
on to a 20 amp branch circuit?
power supply failure ANSWER > When the service disconnecting means is a power-
operated switch or circuit breaker, it shall be able to be opened by hand in the event of
a
2 in of concrete ANSWER > Conductors are considered outside a buildings when they
are buried under not less than
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QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2026-2027
1
,branch circuit ANSWER > That portion of a wiring system extending beyond the final
overcurrent device is called the:
Calculated load ANSWER > The final sum of the computed loads, based on the
minimum code requirements, is the
Resistance ANSWER > As compared to #10, a #8 wire of the same Iength has less:
0.001 inch ANSWER > One circular mil is the area of a circle whose diameter is:
1,000,000 cm ANSWER > A round bus-bar one inch in diameter, has a circular mil area
of:
four times as great ANSWER > A copper wire with twice the diameter of another wire
has a current carrying capacity:
10.4 ANSWER > The specific resistance of copper wire @ 20° C in ohms per circular
mil ft. is
permit current to flow ANSWER > Conductance of an electric circuit is that property that
will:
1O ohms ANSWER > The equivalent value of 0.1 mho is
directly proportional to its length ANSWER > The resistance of copper wire is:
Feeder ANSWER > The portion of a wiring system between a point of distribution and
the branch circuit overcurrent device is
locking ANSWER > GFCI protection at a carnival is not required for equipment at circuit
if the receptacle is of the ____________type
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, not less than 1 1/4 in. from ANSWER > Where cables or nonmetallic raceways are
installed through bored.holes in joists, rafters, or wood members;holes shall be bored so
that the edge of the hole is the nearest edge -of the wood member.
located on a balcony accessible only to qualified persons
located in a room only accessible to
qualified persons
elevated 8 ft or more above floor or other working surface ANSWER > To guard live
parts over 50V but less than 600V, equipment is permitted to be
12Ft ANSWER > Overhead feeder conductors shall have a minimum __________
vertical clearance over residential property and driveways, as well as those commercial
areas not subject to truck traffic, where the voltage is limited to 300 volts-to-ground.
36 inches ANSWER > 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.
50' ANSWER > What is the maximum run length of a 18AWG fixture wire that is tapped
on to a 20 amp branch circuit?
power supply failure ANSWER > When the service disconnecting means is a power-
operated switch or circuit breaker, it shall be able to be opened by hand in the event of
a
2 in of concrete ANSWER > Conductors are considered outside a buildings when they
are buried under not less than
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