ARKANSAS JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN EXAM
NEWEST UPDATE 2026 VERSION 100 QUESTIONS &
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS GRADE A+ (100%
SUCCESS) BRAND NEW VERSION!!
1. What is the maximum continuous load for a 20-amp branch
circuit?
A. 12 amps
B. 16 amps
C. 20 amps
D. 24 amps
Answer: B
Rationale: NEC recommends continuous loads not exceed 80% of
the circuit rating. 80% of 20A = 16A.
2. Which type of conductor insulation is rated for wet locations?
A. THHN
B. UF
C. XHHW
D. NM-B
Answer: C
Rationale: XHHW insulation is suitable for wet and dry locations.
3. A 3-way switch is used to control a light from:
A. One location
B. Two locations
C. Three locations
D. Four locations
Answer: B
, Rationale: A 3-way switch allows control of a light from two
separate locations.
4. What color is the grounding conductor typically in residential
wiring?
A. Black
B. White
C. Green or bare
D. Red
Answer: C
Rationale: Green or bare wires are designated for grounding.
5. Maximum voltage drop recommended for feeders and branch
circuits is:
A. 1%
B. 3%
C. 5%
D. 10%
Answer: B
Rationale: NEC recommends 3% voltage drop for branch circuits
for efficiency.
6. Which device provides protection against ground faults?
A. Circuit breaker
B. GFCI
C. Fuse
D. Switch
Answer: B
Rationale: A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) trips when
current leakage to ground occurs.
,7. The minimum burial depth of a 120V residential circuit in a PVC
conduit is:
A. 12 inches
B. 18 inches
C. 24 inches
D. 30 inches
Answer: B
Rationale: NEC requires at least 18 inches for PVC conduit below
grade.
8. Which conductor is used for a 200-amp residential service?
A. 2 AWG copper
B. 1/0 AWG aluminum
C. 4 AWG copper
D. 6 AWG aluminum
Answer: B
Rationale: 1/0 AWG aluminum is adequate for 200A service per
NEC ampacity tables.
9. What is the NEC standard for securing NM cable?
A. Every 4 feet
B. Every 6 feet
C. Every 8 feet
D. Every 10 feet
Answer: A
Rationale: NM cable must be secured within 4.5 feet of boxes and
every 4.5 feet along its run.
10. Which type of conduit is non-metallic and used
underground?
, A. EMT
B. IMC
C. PVC
D. RMC
Answer: C
Rationale: PVC conduit is non-metallic and suitable for
underground installation.
11. How many watts are in a 120V circuit with a 15A load?
A. 1500 W
B. 1800 W
C. 1200 W
D. 1000 W
Answer: B
Rationale: Power (W) = Voltage × Current → 120V × 15A = 1800W.
12. Which NEC article covers wiring methods for residential
dwellings?
A. Article 210
B. Article 220
C. Article 230
D. Article 240
Answer: A
Rationale: Article 210 addresses branch circuits in residential and
commercial buildings.
13. What is the function of a bonding conductor?
A. Supply current
B. Protect from shock
C. Carry load
NEWEST UPDATE 2026 VERSION 100 QUESTIONS &
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS GRADE A+ (100%
SUCCESS) BRAND NEW VERSION!!
1. What is the maximum continuous load for a 20-amp branch
circuit?
A. 12 amps
B. 16 amps
C. 20 amps
D. 24 amps
Answer: B
Rationale: NEC recommends continuous loads not exceed 80% of
the circuit rating. 80% of 20A = 16A.
2. Which type of conductor insulation is rated for wet locations?
A. THHN
B. UF
C. XHHW
D. NM-B
Answer: C
Rationale: XHHW insulation is suitable for wet and dry locations.
3. A 3-way switch is used to control a light from:
A. One location
B. Two locations
C. Three locations
D. Four locations
Answer: B
, Rationale: A 3-way switch allows control of a light from two
separate locations.
4. What color is the grounding conductor typically in residential
wiring?
A. Black
B. White
C. Green or bare
D. Red
Answer: C
Rationale: Green or bare wires are designated for grounding.
5. Maximum voltage drop recommended for feeders and branch
circuits is:
A. 1%
B. 3%
C. 5%
D. 10%
Answer: B
Rationale: NEC recommends 3% voltage drop for branch circuits
for efficiency.
6. Which device provides protection against ground faults?
A. Circuit breaker
B. GFCI
C. Fuse
D. Switch
Answer: B
Rationale: A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) trips when
current leakage to ground occurs.
,7. The minimum burial depth of a 120V residential circuit in a PVC
conduit is:
A. 12 inches
B. 18 inches
C. 24 inches
D. 30 inches
Answer: B
Rationale: NEC requires at least 18 inches for PVC conduit below
grade.
8. Which conductor is used for a 200-amp residential service?
A. 2 AWG copper
B. 1/0 AWG aluminum
C. 4 AWG copper
D. 6 AWG aluminum
Answer: B
Rationale: 1/0 AWG aluminum is adequate for 200A service per
NEC ampacity tables.
9. What is the NEC standard for securing NM cable?
A. Every 4 feet
B. Every 6 feet
C. Every 8 feet
D. Every 10 feet
Answer: A
Rationale: NM cable must be secured within 4.5 feet of boxes and
every 4.5 feet along its run.
10. Which type of conduit is non-metallic and used
underground?
, A. EMT
B. IMC
C. PVC
D. RMC
Answer: C
Rationale: PVC conduit is non-metallic and suitable for
underground installation.
11. How many watts are in a 120V circuit with a 15A load?
A. 1500 W
B. 1800 W
C. 1200 W
D. 1000 W
Answer: B
Rationale: Power (W) = Voltage × Current → 120V × 15A = 1800W.
12. Which NEC article covers wiring methods for residential
dwellings?
A. Article 210
B. Article 220
C. Article 230
D. Article 240
Answer: A
Rationale: Article 210 addresses branch circuits in residential and
commercial buildings.
13. What is the function of a bonding conductor?
A. Supply current
B. Protect from shock
C. Carry load
