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1. According to WAC 296-46B-920, a holder of a Washington State "07" electrical
license is authorized to perform which of the following activities?
A) Install new service entrance conductors for a building expansion
B) Perform routine maintenance and like-in-kind replacement on existing wiring
C) Design the electrical system for a new commercial building
D) Install a new fire alarm system
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The "07" Nonresidential Maintenance license is strictly limited to
maintenance, repair, and replacement of existing electrical equipment and conductors. It
does not permit new installations or design work .
2. Under WAC 296-46B-920(h), an 07A electrician is asked to replace a fluorescent
fixture with an LED retrofit kit. The new kit requires a remote driver mounted
outside the fixture housing. Is this permitted?
A) Yes, if the driver is listed for the fixture
B) No, because work outside the luminaire body is not allowed for 07A
C) Yes, with an electrical permit
D) No, unless a master electrician supervises
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The 07A Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance scope is limited to the inside of
the luminaire body. Adding a junction box or mounting a driver outside the fixture
constitutes new work or modification beyond the scope of the specialty license .
,3. Under RCW 19.28, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that a non-
residential electrical maintenance contractor complies with Washington State
electrical safety standards?
A) The property owner
B) The designated 07 administrator
C) The lead journeyman on site
D) The local L&I inspector
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: RCW 19.28 and RCW 19.215.190 designate the electrical contractor's
administrator (who holds a master electrician certificate) as the legal party responsible for
compliance .
4. When is a permit required for electrical maintenance work in Washington State?
A) Only for new construction projects
B) Whenever a circuit is disconnected for more than 24 hours
C) When the work involves replacing a breaker with a different ampere rating
D) Never, permits are not required for like-in-kind maintenance
Correct Answer: C
*Explanation: Changing the overcurrent protection rating (e.g., 15A to 20A) alters the
circuit characteristics and generally requires a permit. Like-in-kind replacement (same
size/brand) often does not, but changing rating does .*
5. Under WAC 296-46B-110, where must an electrical permit be posted on a
demolition or construction site?
A) Inside the main electrical panel door
B) On the inside of the building's main entrance door
C) On a temporary fence or structure where it is readily visible to inspectors
D) In the contractor's vehicle
Correct Answer: C
*Explanation: WAC 296-46B-110 requires the permit to be posted where it can be
readily seen by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) inspector,
typically at the job site entrance or temporary fence .*
6. A person who performs electrical work without a valid certificate in Washington
may be subject to a civil penalty of up to:
A) $1,000 per day
B) $5,000 per violation
C) $10,000 per violation
D) $25,000 per violation
Correct Answer: C
,Explanation: RCW 19.28 allows penalties up to $10,000 for performing unlicensed
electrical work .
7. An 07 electrician discovers asbestos insulation on old wiring during a retrofit.
What is the proper action?
A) Continue work but wear a dust mask
B) Stop work and notify the building owner and supervisor
C) Wet it down and proceed
D) Remove it and dispose of in regular trash
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Asbestos is a hazardous material. Electrical workers are not typically certified
for asbestos remediation. Work must stop, and the building owner/appropriate authorities
must be notified .
8. Under WAC 296-46B-040, what is the supervision ratio for a Level 1 (01) trainee?
A) 1 trainee per 1 journeyman
B) 1 trainee per 2 journeymen
C) 2 trainees per 1 journeyman
D) No supervision required after 40 hours
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: WAC 296-46B-040 specifies that Level 1 trainees (formerly "01") must be
directly supervised at a ratio of one trainee to one journeyman .*
9. What is the minimum experience requirement (hours) to apply for the 07
Nonresidential Maintenance Specialty examination?
A) 2,000 hours
B) 4,000 hours
C) 8,000 hours
D) 12,000 hours
Correct Answer: B
*Explanation: According to the application forms and WAC 296-46B-945, Nonresidential
Maintenance Specialty applicants (07) must have 4,000 hours of experience in the
appropriate specialty .*
10. Under RCW 19.28, which definition best describes "Like-kind" replacement?
A) Replacing equipment with any brand as long as it fits
B) Replacing equipment with a similar type and rating without modifying the circuit
C) Upgrading a panel to a larger size to accommodate new loads
D) Changing the voltage of a circuit for efficiency
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: "Like-in-kind" refers to replacing equipment or conductors with those of the
, same type, voltage, and current rating, without altering the wiring system or adding new
loads .
11. Which Washington Administrative Code (WAC) section is colloquially known as
the "Blue Book" and contains the state amendments to the NEC?
A) WAC 296-46B
B) WAC 296-150
C) WAC 19.28
D) WAC 173-200
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: WAC 296-46B is the Washington Administrative Code section that adopts
and amends the National Electrical Code, often referred to as the "Blue Book" by local
electricians .*
12. A 07 electrician is asked to replace a broken lighting contactor with an
identical model. The power wires are the same size. Is a permit required?
A) Yes, because it involves a disconnecting means
B) No, because it is like-in-kind maintenance
C) Yes, if the voltage is over 250V
D) No, only if it is located in a hazardous location
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Like-in-kind replacement of existing equipment (swapping a broken contactor
for an exact match) generally falls under the maintenance exemption for permits, provided
no new wiring is run and the rating doesn't change .
13. What is the renewal cycle for a Washington State electrical license?
A) Every 1 year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Washington requires electrical licenses to be renewed biennially (every 2
years) .
14. Under WAC 296-46B-920, a 07 Nonresidential Maintenance electrician may
NOT:
A) Replace a defective motor starter with an identical model
B) Repair a damaged grounding electrode conductor
C) Install new conduit in an area that previously had no electrical service
D) Replace a broken lighting contactor
Correct Answer: C
Electrician 07Nonresidential
Maintenanceination (OLD VERSION) 2025-
2026 UP-TO-DATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS | Question
And VERIFIED ANSWERS - INSTANT PDF
DOWNLOAD.
1. According to WAC 296-46B-920, a holder of a Washington State "07" electrical
license is authorized to perform which of the following activities?
A) Install new service entrance conductors for a building expansion
B) Perform routine maintenance and like-in-kind replacement on existing wiring
C) Design the electrical system for a new commercial building
D) Install a new fire alarm system
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The "07" Nonresidential Maintenance license is strictly limited to
maintenance, repair, and replacement of existing electrical equipment and conductors. It
does not permit new installations or design work .
2. Under WAC 296-46B-920(h), an 07A electrician is asked to replace a fluorescent
fixture with an LED retrofit kit. The new kit requires a remote driver mounted
outside the fixture housing. Is this permitted?
A) Yes, if the driver is listed for the fixture
B) No, because work outside the luminaire body is not allowed for 07A
C) Yes, with an electrical permit
D) No, unless a master electrician supervises
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The 07A Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance scope is limited to the inside of
the luminaire body. Adding a junction box or mounting a driver outside the fixture
constitutes new work or modification beyond the scope of the specialty license .
,3. Under RCW 19.28, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that a non-
residential electrical maintenance contractor complies with Washington State
electrical safety standards?
A) The property owner
B) The designated 07 administrator
C) The lead journeyman on site
D) The local L&I inspector
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: RCW 19.28 and RCW 19.215.190 designate the electrical contractor's
administrator (who holds a master electrician certificate) as the legal party responsible for
compliance .
4. When is a permit required for electrical maintenance work in Washington State?
A) Only for new construction projects
B) Whenever a circuit is disconnected for more than 24 hours
C) When the work involves replacing a breaker with a different ampere rating
D) Never, permits are not required for like-in-kind maintenance
Correct Answer: C
*Explanation: Changing the overcurrent protection rating (e.g., 15A to 20A) alters the
circuit characteristics and generally requires a permit. Like-in-kind replacement (same
size/brand) often does not, but changing rating does .*
5. Under WAC 296-46B-110, where must an electrical permit be posted on a
demolition or construction site?
A) Inside the main electrical panel door
B) On the inside of the building's main entrance door
C) On a temporary fence or structure where it is readily visible to inspectors
D) In the contractor's vehicle
Correct Answer: C
*Explanation: WAC 296-46B-110 requires the permit to be posted where it can be
readily seen by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) inspector,
typically at the job site entrance or temporary fence .*
6. A person who performs electrical work without a valid certificate in Washington
may be subject to a civil penalty of up to:
A) $1,000 per day
B) $5,000 per violation
C) $10,000 per violation
D) $25,000 per violation
Correct Answer: C
,Explanation: RCW 19.28 allows penalties up to $10,000 for performing unlicensed
electrical work .
7. An 07 electrician discovers asbestos insulation on old wiring during a retrofit.
What is the proper action?
A) Continue work but wear a dust mask
B) Stop work and notify the building owner and supervisor
C) Wet it down and proceed
D) Remove it and dispose of in regular trash
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Asbestos is a hazardous material. Electrical workers are not typically certified
for asbestos remediation. Work must stop, and the building owner/appropriate authorities
must be notified .
8. Under WAC 296-46B-040, what is the supervision ratio for a Level 1 (01) trainee?
A) 1 trainee per 1 journeyman
B) 1 trainee per 2 journeymen
C) 2 trainees per 1 journeyman
D) No supervision required after 40 hours
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: WAC 296-46B-040 specifies that Level 1 trainees (formerly "01") must be
directly supervised at a ratio of one trainee to one journeyman .*
9. What is the minimum experience requirement (hours) to apply for the 07
Nonresidential Maintenance Specialty examination?
A) 2,000 hours
B) 4,000 hours
C) 8,000 hours
D) 12,000 hours
Correct Answer: B
*Explanation: According to the application forms and WAC 296-46B-945, Nonresidential
Maintenance Specialty applicants (07) must have 4,000 hours of experience in the
appropriate specialty .*
10. Under RCW 19.28, which definition best describes "Like-kind" replacement?
A) Replacing equipment with any brand as long as it fits
B) Replacing equipment with a similar type and rating without modifying the circuit
C) Upgrading a panel to a larger size to accommodate new loads
D) Changing the voltage of a circuit for efficiency
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: "Like-in-kind" refers to replacing equipment or conductors with those of the
, same type, voltage, and current rating, without altering the wiring system or adding new
loads .
11. Which Washington Administrative Code (WAC) section is colloquially known as
the "Blue Book" and contains the state amendments to the NEC?
A) WAC 296-46B
B) WAC 296-150
C) WAC 19.28
D) WAC 173-200
Correct Answer: A
*Explanation: WAC 296-46B is the Washington Administrative Code section that adopts
and amends the National Electrical Code, often referred to as the "Blue Book" by local
electricians .*
12. A 07 electrician is asked to replace a broken lighting contactor with an
identical model. The power wires are the same size. Is a permit required?
A) Yes, because it involves a disconnecting means
B) No, because it is like-in-kind maintenance
C) Yes, if the voltage is over 250V
D) No, only if it is located in a hazardous location
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Like-in-kind replacement of existing equipment (swapping a broken contactor
for an exact match) generally falls under the maintenance exemption for permits, provided
no new wiring is run and the rating doesn't change .
13. What is the renewal cycle for a Washington State electrical license?
A) Every 1 year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Washington requires electrical licenses to be renewed biennially (every 2
years) .
14. Under WAC 296-46B-920, a 07 Nonresidential Maintenance electrician may
NOT:
A) Replace a defective motor starter with an identical model
B) Repair a damaged grounding electrode conductor
C) Install new conduit in an area that previously had no electrical service
D) Replace a broken lighting contactor
Correct Answer: C
