ABYC ELECTRICAL EXAM ACTUAL
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
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
15
when testing for excessive EMF emission near a conductor or appliance the tool
of choice is a------
Gauss meter
The primary problem with using a series circuit to supply multiple loads is that.
voltage drop throughout the circuit will be excessive
Based on this section (1) the most common electrical circuit problem in marine
applications is.
unwanted open
The primary by-product of excessive electrical resistance is
heat
excessive electrical resistance can be caused by
undersized wire, loose connections, and corrosion
Based on what this section has told you the tool of choice today for tracking
shorted and open circuits is the
TDR
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
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
15
when testing for excessive EMF emission near a conductor or appliance the tool
of choice is a------
Gauss meter
The primary problem with using a series circuit to supply multiple loads is that.
voltage drop throughout the circuit will be excessive
Based on this section (1) the most common electrical circuit problem in marine
applications is.
unwanted open
The primary by-product of excessive electrical resistance is
heat
excessive electrical resistance can be caused by
undersized wire, loose connections, and corrosion
Based on what this section has told you the tool of choice today for tracking
shorted and open circuits is the
TDR