Alabama Electrical Contractor Practice Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
What is the MAXIMUM operating temperature approved for a type SF-1 fixture wire?
A. 200 degrees F
B. 295 degrees F
C. 392 degrees F
D. 412 degrees F
Correct Answer
C. 392 degrees F
Question 2
If multiple liens are filed against the property owner on the same day, which lien holder has priority?
A. The Subcontractor that completed work on March 31
B. The supplier that provided building materials on April 15
C. The Laborer that completed work on April 22
D. The Contractor that completed the project on May 1
Correct Answer
B. The supplier that provided building materials on April 15
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,Question 3
A 208 volt, 7 ½ horse power, three phase AC motor is connected to a branch circuit that is protected by 40 amp dual
element fuses. The MINIMUM size branch circuit equipment grounding conductor
permitted for this circuit would be a:
A. 14 AWG.
B. 12 AWG.
C. 10 AWG.
D. 8 AWG.
Correct Answer
C. 10 AWG.
Question 4
What raceway type is permitted in a Class 1 Division 1 location?
A. RNC
B. NMC
C. RMC
D. LMC
Correct Answer
C. RMC
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,Question 5
What is one way to reduce voltage drop in a circuit?
A. Increase the size of the load
B. Decrease the voltage
C. Decrease the size of the branch circuit conductors
D. Increase the size of the branch circuit conductors
Correct Answer
D. Increase the size of the branch circuit conductors
Question 6
The accounting method that recognizes income and expenses only when money is received or paid is called:
A. the PCM Method.
B. the accrual method.
C. the cash basis method.
D. the cost-comparison method.
Correct Answer
C. the cash basis method.
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, Question 7
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?
A. The owners are responsible for self-employment tax on all business proceeds earned from the business.
B. The company is limited to a maximum of 100 members (shareholders).
C. All company members (shareholders) are required to be U.S. Citizens.
D. All members are completely liable for debts and actions of the company.
Correct Answer
A. The owners are responsible for self-employment tax on all business proceeds earned from the business.
Question 8
What is the efficiency and power factor of a one horse power, single phase, 208 volt motor?
A. 80.00%
B. 40.70%
C. 38.90%
D. 36.8 %
Correct Answer
B. 40.70%
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Answers
Question 1
What is the MAXIMUM operating temperature approved for a type SF-1 fixture wire?
A. 200 degrees F
B. 295 degrees F
C. 392 degrees F
D. 412 degrees F
Correct Answer
C. 392 degrees F
Question 2
If multiple liens are filed against the property owner on the same day, which lien holder has priority?
A. The Subcontractor that completed work on March 31
B. The supplier that provided building materials on April 15
C. The Laborer that completed work on April 22
D. The Contractor that completed the project on May 1
Correct Answer
B. The supplier that provided building materials on April 15
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,Question 3
A 208 volt, 7 ½ horse power, three phase AC motor is connected to a branch circuit that is protected by 40 amp dual
element fuses. The MINIMUM size branch circuit equipment grounding conductor
permitted for this circuit would be a:
A. 14 AWG.
B. 12 AWG.
C. 10 AWG.
D. 8 AWG.
Correct Answer
C. 10 AWG.
Question 4
What raceway type is permitted in a Class 1 Division 1 location?
A. RNC
B. NMC
C. RMC
D. LMC
Correct Answer
C. RMC
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,Question 5
What is one way to reduce voltage drop in a circuit?
A. Increase the size of the load
B. Decrease the voltage
C. Decrease the size of the branch circuit conductors
D. Increase the size of the branch circuit conductors
Correct Answer
D. Increase the size of the branch circuit conductors
Question 6
The accounting method that recognizes income and expenses only when money is received or paid is called:
A. the PCM Method.
B. the accrual method.
C. the cash basis method.
D. the cost-comparison method.
Correct Answer
C. the cash basis method.
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, Question 7
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?
A. The owners are responsible for self-employment tax on all business proceeds earned from the business.
B. The company is limited to a maximum of 100 members (shareholders).
C. All company members (shareholders) are required to be U.S. Citizens.
D. All members are completely liable for debts and actions of the company.
Correct Answer
A. The owners are responsible for self-employment tax on all business proceeds earned from the business.
Question 8
What is the efficiency and power factor of a one horse power, single phase, 208 volt motor?
A. 80.00%
B. 40.70%
C. 38.90%
D. 36.8 %
Correct Answer
B. 40.70%
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