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ALABAMA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
PRACTICE EXAM ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS
AND WELL REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS
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 - ANSWER: C. 392 degrees F
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 - ANSWER: B. The
supplier that provided building materials on April 15
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.
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D. 8 AWG. - ANSWER: C. 10 AWG.
What raceway type is permitted in a Class 1 Division 1 location?
A. RNC
B. NMC
C. RMC
D. LMC - ANSWER: C. RMC
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 - ANSWER: D. Increase the
size of the branch circuit conductors
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. - ANSWER: C. the cash basis method.
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).
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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. -
ANSWER: A. The owners are responsible for self-employment tax on all business
proceeds earned from the business.
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 % - ANSWER: B. 40.70%
What is the MAXIMUM overcurrent protection allowed for a panelboard with an
ampacity rating of 100 amps?
A. 80 amps
B. 100 amps
C. 125 amps
D. 150 amps - ANSWER: B. 100 amps
Which type of situation requires that OSHA set a job site onto a programmed
inspection cycle?
A. A single accident without fatalities
B. Four complaints
C. Two fatalities over two years on the jobsite
D. Jobsites with consistently high injury rates - ANSWER: D. Jobsites with
consistently high injury rates
ALABAMA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
PRACTICE EXAM ACTUAL PREP QUESTIONS
AND WELL REVISED ANSWERS - LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS – ASSURES PASS
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 - ANSWER: C. 392 degrees F
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 - ANSWER: B. The
supplier that provided building materials on April 15
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.
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D. 8 AWG. - ANSWER: C. 10 AWG.
What raceway type is permitted in a Class 1 Division 1 location?
A. RNC
B. NMC
C. RMC
D. LMC - ANSWER: C. RMC
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 - ANSWER: D. Increase the
size of the branch circuit conductors
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. - ANSWER: C. the cash basis method.
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).
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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. -
ANSWER: A. The owners are responsible for self-employment tax on all business
proceeds earned from the business.
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 % - ANSWER: B. 40.70%
What is the MAXIMUM overcurrent protection allowed for a panelboard with an
ampacity rating of 100 amps?
A. 80 amps
B. 100 amps
C. 125 amps
D. 150 amps - ANSWER: B. 100 amps
Which type of situation requires that OSHA set a job site onto a programmed
inspection cycle?
A. A single accident without fatalities
B. Four complaints
C. Two fatalities over two years on the jobsite
D. Jobsites with consistently high injury rates - ANSWER: D. Jobsites with
consistently high injury rates
