Electrical Level 3 Module 1 EXAM [2026/2027] | Load
Calculations and Branch Feeder Circuits | VERIFIED
ANSWERS
• According to the NEC®, the ampacity of branch circuit conductors must be
derated when there are more than how many current-carrying conductors in a
raceway? -✓✓ANSWER: 3
• Air conditioning overcurrent protective devices can never exceed what
percentage of the motor-rated load current or the branch circuit selection current
(whichever is greater)? -✓✓ANSWER: 225%
• Conductors must be derated when installed in conduit -✓✓ANSWER: on or
above rooftops
• Continuous loads are calculated at what percentage of the maximum current
rating of the overcurrent device? -✓✓ANSWER: 80%
• For a given load and length, the branch circuit voltage drop should not exceed -
✓✓ANSWER: 3%
• For resistance welders, the rating for the overcurrent protection device should not
exceed what percentage of the primary current rating of the welder? -
✓✓ANSWER: 300%
• Show window lighting is calculated at 200VA per linear foot plus -
✓✓ANSWER: 125%
Calculations and Branch Feeder Circuits | VERIFIED
ANSWERS
• According to the NEC®, the ampacity of branch circuit conductors must be
derated when there are more than how many current-carrying conductors in a
raceway? -✓✓ANSWER: 3
• Air conditioning overcurrent protective devices can never exceed what
percentage of the motor-rated load current or the branch circuit selection current
(whichever is greater)? -✓✓ANSWER: 225%
• Conductors must be derated when installed in conduit -✓✓ANSWER: on or
above rooftops
• Continuous loads are calculated at what percentage of the maximum current
rating of the overcurrent device? -✓✓ANSWER: 80%
• For a given load and length, the branch circuit voltage drop should not exceed -
✓✓ANSWER: 3%
• For resistance welders, the rating for the overcurrent protection device should not
exceed what percentage of the primary current rating of the welder? -
✓✓ANSWER: 300%
• Show window lighting is calculated at 200VA per linear foot plus -
✓✓ANSWER: 125%