TX GENERAL PUMP INSTALLER ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ The grounding systems are connected to the house neutral at the:
Answer: Service Box
◉ From the point where the ground and the neutral wires connect,
there are two paths to ground. What are they? Answer: Through the
neutral wire or through the grounding electrode conductor to water
pipes or grounding rods.
◉ What is the advantage of a 240 volt circuti Answer: More
electricity can flow at a lower amperage rating.
◉ Gas piping, "black pipe", can be used as a ground. Answer: FALSE
◉ 15 amp breakers use what gauge wire? Answer: 14 Gauge
◉ 20 amp breakers use what gauge wire? Answer: 12 gauge
◉ 30 amp breakers use what gauge wire? Answer: 10 gauge
,◉ 40 amp breakers use what gauge wire? Answer: 8 gauge
◉ As it relates to fuses, what is a safety concern? Answer: A fuse that
is too big.
◉ The grounded service conductor is called: Answer: The neutral.
◉ An overcurrent protection device can be what? Answer: A fuse or
a breaker
◉ Which of the following suggest an improperly supported service
drop? Answer: Missing drop loop
◉ Which of the following is a reliable indicator of service amperage?
Answer: The size of the service entrance conductors.
◉ Report as deficient breaker boxes that are? Answer: Installed in
hazardous location/safety issues
◉ What is the definition of a volt? Answer: A volt is a measurement
of the force or potential energy in an electrical system (V=IxR)
, ◉ What is the definition of an ohm? Answer: An ohm is a measure of
resistance to electrical flow in a conductor or insulator (R=V/I)
◉ What is a brief definition of an amp? Answer: An amp is a measure
of how much electrical current is flowing (I=V/R)
◉ What is a brief definition of watt? Answer: A watt is a measure of
the rate of electrical energy being consumed or released (P=VxI)
◉ In most areas, for what distance can service entrance wires run
inside the building before going into the service box without special
permission? Answer: 0 feet or as short as possible.
◉ Service laterals are installed where? Answer: Underground
◉ What is a common problem with service drops? Answer: Proper
clearance from roofs.
◉ What are two common problems with service entrance
conductors? Answer: No drip loop and no mast head.
◉ What are 3 common areas of water penetration? Answer: Conduit
joists, mast head, roof flashing.
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ The grounding systems are connected to the house neutral at the:
Answer: Service Box
◉ From the point where the ground and the neutral wires connect,
there are two paths to ground. What are they? Answer: Through the
neutral wire or through the grounding electrode conductor to water
pipes or grounding rods.
◉ What is the advantage of a 240 volt circuti Answer: More
electricity can flow at a lower amperage rating.
◉ Gas piping, "black pipe", can be used as a ground. Answer: FALSE
◉ 15 amp breakers use what gauge wire? Answer: 14 Gauge
◉ 20 amp breakers use what gauge wire? Answer: 12 gauge
◉ 30 amp breakers use what gauge wire? Answer: 10 gauge
,◉ 40 amp breakers use what gauge wire? Answer: 8 gauge
◉ As it relates to fuses, what is a safety concern? Answer: A fuse that
is too big.
◉ The grounded service conductor is called: Answer: The neutral.
◉ An overcurrent protection device can be what? Answer: A fuse or
a breaker
◉ Which of the following suggest an improperly supported service
drop? Answer: Missing drop loop
◉ Which of the following is a reliable indicator of service amperage?
Answer: The size of the service entrance conductors.
◉ Report as deficient breaker boxes that are? Answer: Installed in
hazardous location/safety issues
◉ What is the definition of a volt? Answer: A volt is a measurement
of the force or potential energy in an electrical system (V=IxR)
, ◉ What is the definition of an ohm? Answer: An ohm is a measure of
resistance to electrical flow in a conductor or insulator (R=V/I)
◉ What is a brief definition of an amp? Answer: An amp is a measure
of how much electrical current is flowing (I=V/R)
◉ What is a brief definition of watt? Answer: A watt is a measure of
the rate of electrical energy being consumed or released (P=VxI)
◉ In most areas, for what distance can service entrance wires run
inside the building before going into the service box without special
permission? Answer: 0 feet or as short as possible.
◉ Service laterals are installed where? Answer: Underground
◉ What is a common problem with service drops? Answer: Proper
clearance from roofs.
◉ What are two common problems with service entrance
conductors? Answer: No drip loop and no mast head.
◉ What are 3 common areas of water penetration? Answer: Conduit
joists, mast head, roof flashing.
