Washington (WA) 7A Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance & Retrofit Practice
Exam ,....
Washington (WA) 7A Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance & Retrofit Practice
Exam
210 Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers and Rationales
SECTION 1: LICENSING & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (Questions 1-35)
Q1. Which Washington Administrative Code (WAC) title contains the regulations
for the Electrical Administrator (7A) license?
A) WAC 296-46A
B) WAC 296-46B
C) WAC 296-48C
D) WAC 296-50D
Answer: B
Rationale: WAC 296-46B specifically governs the requirements, duties, and
renewal procedures for the 7A Electrical Administrator license .
Q2. Under RCW 19.28.310, how often must an Electrical Administrator renew
their 7A license?
A) Every 1 year
,B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: B
Rationale: The statute mandates renewal biennially (every 2 years), provided
continuing-education requirements are met .
Q3. What is the primary purpose of the WA Electrician 07A license?
A) To perform all types of residential wiring
B) To install and maintain nonresidential lighting systems
C) To operate heavy electrical machinery
D) To conduct inspections for new buildings
Answer: B
Rationale: The 07A license is specifically for electricians working on nonresidential
lighting maintenance and retrofits .
Q4. Which of the following is NOT a permitted activity for a 07A electrician?
A) Installing new branch circuits
,B) Replacing existing lighting fixtures
C) Installing occupancy sensors
D) Upgrading ballast systems
Answer: A
Rationale: 07A electricians are limited to lighting maintenance and retrofits, not
new circuit installations .
Q5. What is the maximum voltage rating a 07A electrician may work on for
lighting maintenance?
A) 600 volts
B) 480 volts
C) 240 volts
D) 120 volts
Answer: A
Rationale: 07A electricians can work on lighting systems not exceeding 600 volts .
Q6. What is the minimum passing score on any Washington electrical
examination?
, A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
Answer: C
Rationale: The minimum passing score on any examination or examination section
is 70 percent .
Q7. Which of the following materials are permitted for use during a Washington
electrical exam? (Select all that apply)
☐ A) Any original copyrighted material
☐ B) Personal notes handwritten by the candidate
☐ C) A silent, nonprinting, nonprogrammable calculator
☐ D) Copies of RCW chapter 19.28 and WAC
Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: Candidates may use original copyrighted material, a silent
nonprogrammable calculator, and copies of RCW/WAC regulations. Personal
notes are specifically prohibited .
Exam ,....
Washington (WA) 7A Nonresidential Lighting Maintenance & Retrofit Practice
Exam
210 Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers and Rationales
SECTION 1: LICENSING & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (Questions 1-35)
Q1. Which Washington Administrative Code (WAC) title contains the regulations
for the Electrical Administrator (7A) license?
A) WAC 296-46A
B) WAC 296-46B
C) WAC 296-48C
D) WAC 296-50D
Answer: B
Rationale: WAC 296-46B specifically governs the requirements, duties, and
renewal procedures for the 7A Electrical Administrator license .
Q2. Under RCW 19.28.310, how often must an Electrical Administrator renew
their 7A license?
A) Every 1 year
,B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: B
Rationale: The statute mandates renewal biennially (every 2 years), provided
continuing-education requirements are met .
Q3. What is the primary purpose of the WA Electrician 07A license?
A) To perform all types of residential wiring
B) To install and maintain nonresidential lighting systems
C) To operate heavy electrical machinery
D) To conduct inspections for new buildings
Answer: B
Rationale: The 07A license is specifically for electricians working on nonresidential
lighting maintenance and retrofits .
Q4. Which of the following is NOT a permitted activity for a 07A electrician?
A) Installing new branch circuits
,B) Replacing existing lighting fixtures
C) Installing occupancy sensors
D) Upgrading ballast systems
Answer: A
Rationale: 07A electricians are limited to lighting maintenance and retrofits, not
new circuit installations .
Q5. What is the maximum voltage rating a 07A electrician may work on for
lighting maintenance?
A) 600 volts
B) 480 volts
C) 240 volts
D) 120 volts
Answer: A
Rationale: 07A electricians can work on lighting systems not exceeding 600 volts .
Q6. What is the minimum passing score on any Washington electrical
examination?
, A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
Answer: C
Rationale: The minimum passing score on any examination or examination section
is 70 percent .
Q7. Which of the following materials are permitted for use during a Washington
electrical exam? (Select all that apply)
☐ A) Any original copyrighted material
☐ B) Personal notes handwritten by the candidate
☐ C) A silent, nonprinting, nonprogrammable calculator
☐ D) Copies of RCW chapter 19.28 and WAC
Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: Candidates may use original copyrighted material, a silent
nonprogrammable calculator, and copies of RCW/WAC regulations. Personal
notes are specifically prohibited .
