Journeyman practice test exam with correct ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\
answers
There are six conductors in a raceway connected to 75° rated breakers. Each wire has a 70-
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amp load using ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\
THHN conductors. The minimum size conductor used are #__________ AWG.
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a. 4 ||\\||\\
b. 6 ||\\||\\
c. 8||\\||\\
d. 10 - correct answer✔✔a
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Thermal insulation shall not be installed within __________ inch(es) of recessed fixtures.
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a. 1⁄2||\\||\\
b. 3⁄4 ||\\||\\
c. 2||\\||\\
d. 3 - correct answer✔✔d
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A 1-inch conduit contains three 3-wire circuits. All conductors are #10 TW. Each circuit
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consist of two ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\
phase conductors, one grounded conductor, and one equipment grounding conductor. The
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maximum
ampacity of each phase conductor is__________ amps. ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\
a. 24 ||\\||\\
b. 28 ||\\||\\
c. 30
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,d. 35 - correct answer✔✔a
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The volt/ampere rating of a device that consumes 14.5 amps on a 230-volt circuit is
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__________ watts. ||\\||\\
a. 3335 ||\\||\\
b. 244.5 ||\\||\\
c. 15.85 ||\\||\\
d. 14.5 - correct answer✔✔a
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A 208v, 3 phase heater draws 3,598 watts. How many amperes does it draw?
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a. 10 ||\\||\\
b. 12 ||\\||\\
c. 14 ||\\||\\
d. 16 - correct answer✔✔a
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A 15 or 20-amp receptacle shall be located within _________ feet of a roof top air
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conditioner.
a. 25 ||\\||\\
b. 35 ||\\||\\
c. 75 ||\\||\\
d. 100 - correct answer✔✔a
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The maximum overcurrent protection for eight current carrying #12 THHN conductors in a 1⁄2"
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conduit is
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_________ amps. ||\\||\\
a. 10 ||\\||\\
b. 15 ||\\||\\
, c. 20 ||\\||\\
d. 25 - correct answer✔✔c
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An AC system of 50 to 1,000 volts shall be grounded if maximum voltage to ground does not
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exceed _______
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volts.
a. 50 ||\\||\\
b. 100 ||\\||\\
c. 150 ||\\||\\
d. 200 - correct answer✔✔c
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There is a 10 Hp, 230 volt, 3 phase motor, code letter G. The maximum standard rating
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inverse time circuit ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\
breaker permitted to serve as branch circuit, short circuit, and ground fault protection when
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the motor ||\\||\\
starts the load without difficulty is _________ amps.||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\
a. 40 ||\\||\\
b. 60 ||\\||\\
c. 70 ||\\||\\
d. 80 - correct answer✔✔c
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Type 'S' adapters are installed in Edison base fuse holders ___________.
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a. For the convenience of the owner
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b. To limit the size of the fuse to be installed
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c. To increase the speed of removing the fuse once it has blown
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d. To prevent shocks when installing pennies or other fuse substitutes - correct answer✔✔b
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answers
There are six conductors in a raceway connected to 75° rated breakers. Each wire has a 70-
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amp load using ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\
THHN conductors. The minimum size conductor used are #__________ AWG.
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a. 4 ||\\||\\
b. 6 ||\\||\\
c. 8||\\||\\
d. 10 - correct answer✔✔a
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Thermal insulation shall not be installed within __________ inch(es) of recessed fixtures.
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a. 1⁄2||\\||\\
b. 3⁄4 ||\\||\\
c. 2||\\||\\
d. 3 - correct answer✔✔d
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A 1-inch conduit contains three 3-wire circuits. All conductors are #10 TW. Each circuit
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consist of two ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\
phase conductors, one grounded conductor, and one equipment grounding conductor. The
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maximum
ampacity of each phase conductor is__________ amps. ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\
a. 24 ||\\||\\
b. 28 ||\\||\\
c. 30
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,d. 35 - correct answer✔✔a
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The volt/ampere rating of a device that consumes 14.5 amps on a 230-volt circuit is
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__________ watts. ||\\||\\
a. 3335 ||\\||\\
b. 244.5 ||\\||\\
c. 15.85 ||\\||\\
d. 14.5 - correct answer✔✔a
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A 208v, 3 phase heater draws 3,598 watts. How many amperes does it draw?
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a. 10 ||\\||\\
b. 12 ||\\||\\
c. 14 ||\\||\\
d. 16 - correct answer✔✔a
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A 15 or 20-amp receptacle shall be located within _________ feet of a roof top air
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conditioner.
a. 25 ||\\||\\
b. 35 ||\\||\\
c. 75 ||\\||\\
d. 100 - correct answer✔✔a
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The maximum overcurrent protection for eight current carrying #12 THHN conductors in a 1⁄2"
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conduit is
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_________ amps. ||\\||\\
a. 10 ||\\||\\
b. 15 ||\\||\\
, c. 20 ||\\||\\
d. 25 - correct answer✔✔c
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An AC system of 50 to 1,000 volts shall be grounded if maximum voltage to ground does not
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exceed _______
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volts.
a. 50 ||\\||\\
b. 100 ||\\||\\
c. 150 ||\\||\\
d. 200 - correct answer✔✔c
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There is a 10 Hp, 230 volt, 3 phase motor, code letter G. The maximum standard rating
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inverse time circuit ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\
breaker permitted to serve as branch circuit, short circuit, and ground fault protection when
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the motor ||\\||\\
starts the load without difficulty is _________ amps.||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\ ||\\||\\
a. 40 ||\\||\\
b. 60 ||\\||\\
c. 70 ||\\||\\
d. 80 - correct answer✔✔c
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Type 'S' adapters are installed in Edison base fuse holders ___________.
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a. For the convenience of the owner
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b. To limit the size of the fuse to be installed
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c. To increase the speed of removing the fuse once it has blown
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d. To prevent shocks when installing pennies or other fuse substitutes - correct answer✔✔b
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