NEC 2026 Journeyman Exam -National Electrical
Code (NEC) EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST NEW VERSION
How many wires do you need to transmit 3-phase power? - answer>>>3
The code defines a "continuous load" as one in which the load is expected to continue for
___ hours or more. - answer>>>3
A transformer can be fed on the secondary side. (T/F) - answer>>>T
According to the NEC, a wire located in a partially protected area such as under a roofed
open porch would be located in a ____ location - answer>>>Damp, Article 100
The term "In sight from" means that it is located within ____ feet and it is visible -
answer>>>50' article 100
When terminating conductors 6 AWG and larger to terminal parts, _____ are not
permitted to be used as a means of connection. - answer>>>Wire binding screws, 110.14
(A)
The working area above a panel shall not be less than ____ - answer>>>6.5' , 110.14(A)
The width of the working space shall be 30" or the width of the equipment, whichever is
greater. In no case shall the width of the working space be smaller than to prevent the
door to open at least ____ - answer>>>90 degrees, 110.26(A)(2)
, For devices with screw shells, the terminal connected to the screw shell shall be
connected to the _____ conductor - answer>>>Grounded, 200.10(C)
When a branch circuit is supplied from a DC system, operating at 60 volts or more, each
underground conductor of 4 AWG or larger shall be ______ at all termination points. -
answer>>>Identified by polarity, 200.10(C)
In a dwelling unit kitchen, which of the following locations requires GFCI protection?
A.) A receptacle installed to serve kitchen countertop surfaces.
B.) Receptacles installed under a sink.
C.) A receptacle installed within 6' for the edge of a sink.
D.) A & C
E.) All the above - answer>>>D, 210.8(A)(6&7)
Where a receptacle is installed within 6 1/2' of a bathtub or shower stall and is located
outside of the bathroom, the receptacle shall be protected with GFCI. Protection. T/F -
answer>>>F, 210.8(A)(1&9)
In addition to the number of circuits required by other parts of this code, laundry branch
circuits are required to be installed on a _____ and this circuit shall have no other outlets.
- answer>>>Individual 20-amp branch circuit, 210,11(C)(2)
When branch circuit conductors supply a single motor that is expected to be used in a
continuous duty application, the capacity of the conductors shall not be less than _____
of the motor FLC rating. - answer>>>125%, 210.19(A) info note #2, 430.22
How many 2-amp fluorescent lights running for 10 hours straight can be installed on a
single 120 volt 20-amp branch circuit? - answer>>>20-amps/1.25= 16 amps 16-amps/2-
amps per fixture= 8 fixtures., 210.19(A)(1)(a)
Code (NEC) EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST NEW VERSION
How many wires do you need to transmit 3-phase power? - answer>>>3
The code defines a "continuous load" as one in which the load is expected to continue for
___ hours or more. - answer>>>3
A transformer can be fed on the secondary side. (T/F) - answer>>>T
According to the NEC, a wire located in a partially protected area such as under a roofed
open porch would be located in a ____ location - answer>>>Damp, Article 100
The term "In sight from" means that it is located within ____ feet and it is visible -
answer>>>50' article 100
When terminating conductors 6 AWG and larger to terminal parts, _____ are not
permitted to be used as a means of connection. - answer>>>Wire binding screws, 110.14
(A)
The working area above a panel shall not be less than ____ - answer>>>6.5' , 110.14(A)
The width of the working space shall be 30" or the width of the equipment, whichever is
greater. In no case shall the width of the working space be smaller than to prevent the
door to open at least ____ - answer>>>90 degrees, 110.26(A)(2)
, For devices with screw shells, the terminal connected to the screw shell shall be
connected to the _____ conductor - answer>>>Grounded, 200.10(C)
When a branch circuit is supplied from a DC system, operating at 60 volts or more, each
underground conductor of 4 AWG or larger shall be ______ at all termination points. -
answer>>>Identified by polarity, 200.10(C)
In a dwelling unit kitchen, which of the following locations requires GFCI protection?
A.) A receptacle installed to serve kitchen countertop surfaces.
B.) Receptacles installed under a sink.
C.) A receptacle installed within 6' for the edge of a sink.
D.) A & C
E.) All the above - answer>>>D, 210.8(A)(6&7)
Where a receptacle is installed within 6 1/2' of a bathtub or shower stall and is located
outside of the bathroom, the receptacle shall be protected with GFCI. Protection. T/F -
answer>>>F, 210.8(A)(1&9)
In addition to the number of circuits required by other parts of this code, laundry branch
circuits are required to be installed on a _____ and this circuit shall have no other outlets.
- answer>>>Individual 20-amp branch circuit, 210,11(C)(2)
When branch circuit conductors supply a single motor that is expected to be used in a
continuous duty application, the capacity of the conductors shall not be less than _____
of the motor FLC rating. - answer>>>125%, 210.19(A) info note #2, 430.22
How many 2-amp fluorescent lights running for 10 hours straight can be installed on a
single 120 volt 20-amp branch circuit? - answer>>>20-amps/1.25= 16 amps 16-amps/2-
amps per fixture= 8 fixtures., 210.19(A)(1)(a)
