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ABYC ELECTRICAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST
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Question: The most common electrical circuit problem in a marine application is:
A. short circuits
B. too much continuity
C. unwanted open
D. intercircuit short - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C. unwanted open
Question: The primary by-product of excessive electrical resistance is:
A. increased amperage
B. increased voltage
C. reduced ambient temperature
D. heat - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. heat
Question: One horsepower equals ______.
A. 1000 watts
B. 746 watts
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C. 536 watts
D. 146 watts - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. 746 watts
Question: Excessive electrical resistance can be caused by __________.
A. oversized conductors, loose terminals, and corrosion.
B. improper wire insulation and excessive wire strand count.
C. fuses with too high of a rating and wattage that is too low.
D. undersized wire, loose connections, and corrosion. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. undersized
wire, loose connections, and corrosion.
Question: The minimum amp circuit breaker that should be used to protect 120V water heater
circuit with a 1600-watt element would be rated at _________ amps.
A. 15
B. 10
C. 20
D. 30 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. 15
Question: When testing for excessive EMF emissions near a conductor or appliance, the tool of
choice is a(an):
A. Ohmmeter
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B. DVOM
C. Gauss meter
D. infrared sensor - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C. Gauss meter
Question: The primary problem with using a series circuit to supply multiple loads is that:
A. voltage drop will be excessive
B. the capacitance will be excessive
C. amperage draw will be multiplied
D. the overcurrent protection device may not work - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. voltage drop
across each load will be excessive
Question: The tool of choice for tracing shorted and open circuits is the:
A. Megohmeter
B. Amp clamp
C. potential meter
D. TDR - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. TDR
Question: What material is recommended for clamping conductors over engines and moving
machinery according to ABYC?
A. PVC
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B. Nylon
C. Metal
D. Any of the above material - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C. Metal
Question: According to ABYC, acceptable minimum clearance for routing wire near a dry
exhaust section is:
A. 2 in
B. 9 in.
C. 3 in
D. 7 in - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B 9 in
Question: The maximum number of terminals allowed to be attached to any one terminal stud
based on ABYC is:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. 4
Question: How much current should flow through the DC grounding conductor in a 25 amp DC
motor circuit?
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ABYC ELECTRICAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST
RELEASED
Question: The most common electrical circuit problem in a marine application is:
A. short circuits
B. too much continuity
C. unwanted open
D. intercircuit short - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C. unwanted open
Question: The primary by-product of excessive electrical resistance is:
A. increased amperage
B. increased voltage
C. reduced ambient temperature
D. heat - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. heat
Question: One horsepower equals ______.
A. 1000 watts
B. 746 watts
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C. 536 watts
D. 146 watts - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. 746 watts
Question: Excessive electrical resistance can be caused by __________.
A. oversized conductors, loose terminals, and corrosion.
B. improper wire insulation and excessive wire strand count.
C. fuses with too high of a rating and wattage that is too low.
D. undersized wire, loose connections, and corrosion. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. undersized
wire, loose connections, and corrosion.
Question: The minimum amp circuit breaker that should be used to protect 120V water heater
circuit with a 1600-watt element would be rated at _________ amps.
A. 15
B. 10
C. 20
D. 30 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. 15
Question: When testing for excessive EMF emissions near a conductor or appliance, the tool of
choice is a(an):
A. Ohmmeter
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B. DVOM
C. Gauss meter
D. infrared sensor - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C. Gauss meter
Question: The primary problem with using a series circuit to supply multiple loads is that:
A. voltage drop will be excessive
B. the capacitance will be excessive
C. amperage draw will be multiplied
D. the overcurrent protection device may not work - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. voltage drop
across each load will be excessive
Question: The tool of choice for tracing shorted and open circuits is the:
A. Megohmeter
B. Amp clamp
C. potential meter
D. TDR - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. TDR
Question: What material is recommended for clamping conductors over engines and moving
machinery according to ABYC?
A. PVC
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B. Nylon
C. Metal
D. Any of the above material - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C. Metal
Question: According to ABYC, acceptable minimum clearance for routing wire near a dry
exhaust section is:
A. 2 in
B. 9 in.
C. 3 in
D. 7 in - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B 9 in
Question: The maximum number of terminals allowed to be attached to any one terminal stud
based on ABYC is:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. 4
Question: How much current should flow through the DC grounding conductor in a 25 amp DC
motor circuit?
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