PASS 1
The hot resistance of a 100-watt incandescent
1.Electroplating uses a ___________ generator.
Answer: D. Separately excited
2.The total opposition to the flow of alternating
current is ___________.
Answer: B. impedance
3.3 phase currents are generally out of phase by
______ degrees.
Answer: D. 120
4.____ is the ratio of output to input.
Answer: B. Cosine
5.The voltage produce by electromagnetic induction
is controlled by __.
Answer: A. the number of lines of flux cut per
second
6.Which of the following has the highest dielectric
strength to electrical breakdown?
Answer: B. Impregnated paper
7.The greatest voltage drop in a circuit will occur
when the ____the current flow through that part of
the circuit.
Answer: A. Greater
8.______ results in loss of electrical energy from
the circuit.
Answer: A. Resistance
9.Soft iron is most suitable for use in a _______.
Answer: D. Temporary Magnet
10.As the temperature increases, the resistance of
most conductors also increases except _______.
Answer: C. Carbon
11.Of the six ways of producing emf, which method
is used the least?
Answer: D. Friction
12.Resistance in the power formula equals ____.
Answer: B. E2/W
13.What is the formula to find watt hours?
Answer: B. ExIxT
14.In a series circuit when the voltage remains
constant and the resistance increases, the current
_____.
Answer: B. Decrease
15.Other factors remaining the same, the effect on
the current flow in the circuit would cause the
current to ___ if the applied voltage was doubled.
Answer: A. Double
16.A mil is what part of an inch?
Answer: C. 1/1000
17.A number 12 wire has a diameter of 80.81 mils.
The cma would be ___.
Answer: D. 653
18.A substance whose molecules consist of the
same kind of atoms is called ___.
Answer: C. Element
19.The electrons in the last orbit of an atom are
called ___ electrons.
Answer: C. Valence
20.A length of wire has a resistance of 6 ohms. The
resistance of a wire of the same material three
times as long and twice the csa will be ___ ohms.
Answer: C. 9
21.
bulb is about ____ times its cold resistance.
Answer: A. 10
22.The purpose of load in an electrical circuit is
to____.
Answer: A. Utilize electrical energy
23.A device for making, breaking, or changing
connections in a circuit under load is a ____.
Answer: D. Switch
24.What relationship determines the efficiency of
electrical equipment?
Answer: D. The power output divided by the
input
25.The conductance of a conductor is the ease in
which current flows through it. It is measured in
____.
Answer: C. mhos
26.In which of the following would a rheostat most
likely not be used?
Answer: A. Transformer
27.Nichrome wire having a resistance of 200 ohms
per 1000 feet is to be used for a heater that
requires a total resistance of 10 ohms. the length of
wire required would be___ feet.
Answer: D. 50
28.A fluorescent light that blink "on" and "off"
repeatly may in time___.
Answer: D. Result in damage to the ballast
29.Electrical appliances are connected in parallel
because it___.
Answer: A. Makes the operation of appliances
independent of each other
30.If 18 resistances each 36 ohms are connected in
parallel, the total resistance would be ___ ohms.
Answer: D. 2
31.A negatively charged body has ___.
Answer: A. Excess of electron
32.A capacitor stores ___.
Answer: D. Charge
33.Electrical appliances are not connected in series
because___.
Answer: B. Appliances have different current
rating
34.A capacitor opposes___.
Answer: C. Change in voltage
35.Permanent magnet use___ as the magnetic
material.
Answer: C. Hardened steel
36.The armature current drawn by any DC motor is
proportional to the __.
Answer: B. Voltage applied
37.A component having no continuity would
have____ resistance.
Answer: C. infinite
38.Basically all electric motors operate on the
principle of repulsion or ____.
Answer: B. Induction
39.Generally the maximum ambient temperature for
operating Class B motors is___.
Answer: B. 40 degrees C
40.The change in direction of light passing from
one area to another of different density is
called___.
Answer: B. Refraction
41.An electrician in the industry would first check
the____ to correct a low power factor.
Answer: C. Inductive load
42.Tinning rubber insulated twisted cable is done
to___.
Answer: B. Prevent chemical reactions between
the copper and the rubber
43.Inductance in a circuit______.
Answer: A. Delays the change current
44.The AC system is preferred to the DC system
because____.
Answer: C. AC voltage can be easily change in
magnitude
45.The breakdown voltage of an insulation depends
upon____ value of AC voltage.
Answer: C. Peak
46.As the power factor of the circuit is
increased___.
Answer: A. Reactive power is decreased
47.For the same rating, the size of a 3-phase motor
will be____ a single-phase motor.
Answer: C. Less than that of
48.Carbon brushes are used on a commutator
because___.
Answer: A. The lubricate and polish
49.DC series motor are used in applications
where___ is required.
Answer: B. High starting torque
50.The voltage per turn of the primary of a
transformer is ____the voltage per turn of the
secondary.
Answer: B. The same as
51.A 480/208/120v 3 phase transformer is
connected delta-wye. The secondary line voltage of
the transformer is___ in the secondary.
Answer: B. Equal to the phase voltage
52._____equipment or materials to which has been
attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark
of an organization that is acceptable to the authority
having jurisdiction and concerned with product
evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of
equipment or materials and indicates compliance
with appropriate standards or performance.
Answer: B. Labeled
53.What is the reason the Code requires each
separate phase conductor to be located in the
same raceway?
Answer: A. To reduce inductive heat
54.A three phase delta-wye connected transformer,
480v primary, 208/120v secondary, the secondary
line current is______.
Answer: A. Equal to the secondary phase
current
55.Circuit breakers shall be marked with a voltage
rating no less than the nominal system voltage that
is indicative of their capability to interrupt.
I. fault currents between phases
II. fault currents from the phase to ground
III. fault currents between the neutral and ground
Answer: B. I and II only
56.The most common type of base used on
standard incandescent light bulbs of 300 watts or
less is______.
Answer: D. Medium
57.A___of a switch is that part of a switch which is
used for the making or breaking of a connection,
and which is electrically insulated from other
contact making or breaking parts.
Answer: B. Pole
58.The point of attachment of service drop
conductors to a building or other structure shall in
no case be less than ______ feet.
Answer: A. 10
59._____of the following is the true statement.
I. wiring above a nonfire rated ceiling shall not be
supported by the ceiling support wires
II. wiring above a fire rated ceiling shall not be
supported by the ceiling support wires
III. cables and raceways shall not be permitted to
be supported by ceiling grids
IV. the ceiling support wires shall be permitted to
support branch circuit wiring in accordance if with
the ceiling manufacturer's instructions
Answer: D. I, II, III, and IV
60.An insulated ground receptacle shall be
identified by_____.
Answer: D. An orange triangle located on the
face of the receptacle
61.The speed of the DC motor can be controlled
by____.
Answer: B. Varying the field current while the
armature current is held constant
62.If a three-phase, delta-wye transformer bank
having a 480v primary and a 208/120v secondary,
is considered to be 100% efficient, and to have
resistive-type loads, the maximum kva of the load
will be___.
I. equal to the kva of the secondary of the
transformer
II. equal to the primary kva of the transformer
III. considerably less than the kva of the
transformer
Answer: C. I and II only
63.Surrounded by a case,housing,fence or walls
that prevent persons from accidentally contacting
energized parts is______.
Answer: A. Enclosed
64._______means that equipment’s is not readily
accessible to persons unless special means for
access are used.
Answer: A. isolated
65.________locations are those that are hazardous
because of the presence of easily ignitable fibers or
flying’s.
Answer: C. Class 3
66.A transformer would most likely have an
efficiency of ____ percent.
Answer: D. 90
67.Where lighting outlets are installed in interior
stairways, there shall be a wall switch at each floor
level to control the lighting outlet where the
difference between floor level is ____ steps or
more.
Answer: D. 6
68.The installation of wiring and equipment for fire
alarm systems including all circuits controlled and
powered by the fire alarm system is covered in
article______.
Answer: D. 760
69.A conducting material that is____ charged will
have an excess of electrons.
Answer: B. negatively
70.When three single phase transformers are
connected in such a way that the line current is
equal to the phase current this transformer is_____
connected.
Answer: B. wye
71._______losses in an iron core transformer occur
when materials are used that retain a large part of
their magnetization after the magnetizing force is
removed. These materials are said to have a high
permanence.
Answer: D. Hysteresis
72.A piece of electrical equipment that is designed
to operate at alternate intervals of (1) load and no
load; or (2) load and rest; or (3) load, no load, and
rest is called____ duty.
Answer: B. intermittent
73.Insulated conductors of #____or smaller,
intended for use as grounded conductors of circuits
shall have an outer identification of white or natural
gray color.
Answer: A. 6
74._____covers and plates shall be permitted with
nonmetallic boxes.
I. nonmetallic
II. metal
Answer: C. Either I or II
75.A light fixture to be installed in a wet location
shall be____.
I. installed so that water will not accumulate in
wiring compartments
II. installed so that water will not enter the wiring
compartment
III. marked suitable for damped locations
Answer: B. I and II only
76.The general requirements for communication
circuits such as telephone, telegraph, outside wiring
for fire alarm and burglar alarms is covered in
article ____ of the NEC.
Answer: D. 800
77.Thermal protection is required by the NEC
for_____.
I. fluorescent lighting fixture ballast installed indoors
II. fluorescent lighting fixture ballast installed
outdoors
III. recessed incandescent fixtures installed indoors
Answer: B. I and III only
78.All conductors of the same circuit and, where
used, the grounded conductor and all equipment
grounding conductors shall be contained within the
same____.
I. cable
II. raceway
III. trench
Answer: D. I, II, and III
79.When a circuit breaker is in the OPEN
position_______.
I. you have a short in the ungrounded conductor
II. you have a short in the grounded conductor
Answer: C. Either I or II
80.An electrical outlet constructed so that moisture
will not enter the enclosure is classified as being
_____.
Answer: C. Waterlight
81.You have an adjustable trip coil rated at 5
ampsvon a 200-amp switch. If you want the switch
to trip at 120 amps, the trip coil should be
setvat_____.
Answer: B. 3A
82.After cutting a conduit, to remove the rough
edges on both ends, the conduit ends should
be________.
Answer: C. Burnished
83.One should use an insulated basket grip to
attach a pull line to the conductors because a bare
steel grip should not be used because it will___.
Answer: C. Score the conduit during the pull
84.The instrument used to indicate phase relation
between current and voltage is the________.
Answer: B. Power factor meter
85.Reactance will cause the current in a circuit to
vary only when___.
Answer: A. AC current flows
86.Fixtures supported by the framing members of
suspended ceiling systems shall be securely
fastened to the ceiling framing member by
mechanical means. This would include all but which
of the following?
Answer: A. Fixture wire
87.With two conductors installed in a conduit, the
conduit can be filled to______% of its cross
section.
Answer: B. 31
88.In a residence, no point along the floor line in
any wall space may be more than _____feet from
an outlet.
Answer: A. 6
89.Which of the following electrode must be
supplemented by an additional electrode?
Answer: A. Metal underground water pipe
90.Plaster, drywall or plasterboard surfaces that are
broken or incomplete shall be repaired so there will
be no gaps or open spaces greater than_____ inch
at the edge of the fitting box.
Answer: B. 1/8

91.When making electrical connections a torque
screwdriver or wrench is required because _____.
I. many terminations and equipment are marked
with a tightening torque
II. control circuit devices with screw-type pressure
terminals used with #14 or smaller copper
conductors shall be torqued to a minimum of 7 lb-
in. unless identified for a different torque value
III. listed or labeled equipment shall be installed
and used in accordance with any instructions
included in the listing or labeling
Answer: D. I, II, III
92.The SPST switch can control______.
Answer: A. One circuit
93.In the OFF position, a good switch will have
____ resistance.
Answer: A. High
94.The tool that is used to align vitrified tile conduit
in multiple ducts is a _____.
Answer: A. Mandrel
95.A transformer is associated with_____ current.
Answer: A. Alternating
96.Relay contact are made of______.
Answer: C. Silver
97.A device that serves to govern, in some
predetermined manner, the electric power delivered
to the apparatus to which it is connected is called
a_______.
Answer: D. Controller
98.conductors drawn from a copper-clad aluminum
rod with the copper metallurgically bonded to an
aluminum core. The copper forms a minimum of
____ percent of the csa.
Answer: A. 10
99.Operation of equipment in excess of normal, full-
load rating, or of a conductor in excess of rated
ampacity which, when it persists for a sufficient
length of time, would cause damage or dangerous
overheating is called______.
Answer: B. An overload
PASS 2
1.In an AC circuit a value of watts divided by a
value of volt-amps, which of the following indicates
close to unity?
Answer: B. high power factor
2.A transformer core is made of ______.
I. copper
II. steel
III. aluminum
Answer: B. II only
3.A qualifying term indicating that the circuit
breaker can be set to trip at various values of
current and/or time within a predetermined range is
called____.
Answer: A. adjustable
4.A motor control circuit is the circuit of a control
apparatus or system that carries the _____.
Answer: C. signals
5.It is costumery to speak of the electromotive force
as the ___ of a circuit.
Answer: A. voltage
6.Flexible metal conduit shall be secured by and
approved means at intervals not exceeding ____
feet and within 12" on each side of every outlet box,
junction box, cabinet, or fitting.
Answer: C. 4 ½
7.The resistance of a 3.6 kw heater when operated
from a 120-volt circuit is ____ ohms.
Answer: B. 4
8.Materials containing numerous free electrons are
____.
Answer: C. good conductors
9.An insulated conductor with a white or gray finish
shall be permitted as ____ conductor where
permanently reidentified to indicate its use, by
painting or other effective means at its termination,
and at each location where the conductor is visible
and accessible.
I. grounded
II. hot
III. grounding
IV ungrounded
Answer: B. II and IV only
10.If the DC resistance of a #500 kcmil copper
conductor 1000 feet in length is .0258 ohms the DC
resistance for a #1000 kcmil copper conductor
1000 feet in length would be ____ ohms.
Answer: C. 0.0129
11.A three-phase ungrounded 480v system in a
plant has three ground detector lights. Two lamps
are bright and "B" phase lamp is dark. This
indicates that there is ground fault on____.
Answer: B. B phase
12.Metal cabinets used for lighting circuits are
grounded in order to ____.
I. eliminate electrolysis
II. simplify wiring
III. limit the voltage to ground
IV. facilitate overcurrent device operation
Answer: D. III and IV
13.The ___ is the current in amperes a conductor
can carry continuously under the conditions of use
without exceeding its temperature rating.
Answer: D. ampacity
14.The chain wrench can be used ____.
I. with one hand after the chain is around the
conduit
II. in confined places and close to a wall
III. for many sizes of conduit
Answer: A. I, II, and III
15.Nipples are short pieces of conduit____.
Answer: C. that may or may not be threaded
16.Encased with a material or composition or
thickness that is not recognized by the Code as
electrical insulation is defined as covered ____.
Answer: D. conductor
17.Interior locations protected from weather but
subject to moderate degrees of moisture, such as
some basements, some barns, some cold-storage
warehouses and the like, the partially protected
locations under canopies, marquees, roofed open
porches, and the like, shall be required to have
fixtures marked" Suitable for ___ locations."
Answer: B. damp
18.Enclosures for overcurrent devices shall be
mounted in a ____ position unless in individual
instances this is shown to be impracticable.
Answer: D. vertical
19.An overcurrent trip unit of a circuit breaker shall
be connected in series with each____.
Answer: A. ungrounded conductor
20.Receptacle outlets in a residence shall be
installed so that no point along the floor line in any
wall space is _____, measured horizontally, from
an outlet in that space.
Answer: B. more than 6’
21.A ground is a conducting connection, whether
____ or accidental, between an electrical circuit or
equipment and the earth, or to some conducting
body that serves in place of the earth.
Answer: B. intentional
22.Boxes used for ceiling outlets in all types of
concealed wiring installed in buildings of all types of
construction are____.
Answer: C. octagonal
23.Grounding conductor shall not be connected by
____.
Answer: B. soldered fittings
24.You have 120 volts at the panel and 115 volts at
the load. What is the percentage of voltage drop?
Answer: C. 4.17%
25.The ampacity of a solid or stranded conductor of
the same material is the same if it has the same
_____.
Answer: D. insulation
26.The _____ is the service conductors between
the terminal of the service equipment and a point
usually outside the building, clear of building walls,
where joined by tap or splice to the service drop.
I. service drop
II. service entrance conductors, overhead system
III. service equipment
Answer: B. II only
27.If the circuit voltage is increased, all else
remains the same, only the _____ will change.
Answer: B. current
28.To ensure proper adhesion between wire, solder
and a lug, the temperature of the ____must be
above the melting point when they are brought
together in soldering.
I. wire
II. solder
III. lug
Answer: A. I, II, and III
29.One should use an insulated basket grip to
attach a pull line to the conductor. A bare steel grip
should not be used because it will ____.
Answer: C. score the conduit during the pull
30.The resistance of an electrical conductor
increases with____.
I an increase in ambient temperature
II. a decrease in csa
III. an increase in conductor length
Answer: D. I, II, and III
31.Ferrous raceways and fittings do not need to be
suitably protected against corrosion when installed
in areas where ___ exist.
Answer: D. different temperature
32.The minimum cover requirement for rigid
nonmetallic conduit without concrete encasement is
____inches.
Answer: C. 18
33.A nipple can be filled ____ percent of its total
csa.
Answer: D. 60
34.When calculating the cubic inch capacity
required for a box, 3 equipment grounding
conductors are counted as ____ conductor/s.
Answer: A. 1
35.How many receptacles are required in the
hallway of a residence that is 15 feet in length?
Answer: A. 1
36.A device that establishes a connection between
two or more conductors or between one or more
conductors and a terminal by means of mechanical
pressure and without the use of solder is defined as
a ____.
Answer: C. pressure connector
37.A drawing showing the floor arrangement of a
building is referred to as a (an) ____.
Answer: D. plan
38.Readily accessible is _____.
Answer: D. capable of being, reached quickly
for operation
39.A fitting is ____.
Answer: D. part of a wiring system that is
intended primarily to perform a mechanical
function
40.The neutral conductor___.
Answer: D. carries the unbalanced current
41.An oil switch is a switch having contacts which
operate under _____.
I askarel
II. oil
III other suitable liquids
Answer: D. I, II and III
42.All wiring must be installed so that when
completed ____.
Answer: B. it is free of shorts and unintentional
grounds
43. 60 cycle frequency travels 180 degrees in how
many seconds?
Answer: B. 1/120
44.A wattmeter indicates _____.
I. real power
II. apparent power if PF is not in unity
III. power factor
Answer: A. I only
45.Of the following, improving the commutation of a
DC generator is most often done by means of
____.
Answer: B. interpoles
46.Code requirements may be waived ____.
Answer: C. by the authority having jurisdiction
47.Ampacity is ____.
Answer: D. the current in amperes a conductor
can carry continuously under the conditions of
use without exceeding its temperature rating
48.An electric circuit that controls another circuit
through a relay is a _____circuit.
Answer: A. remote-control
49.Concrete, brick or tile walls are considered as
being ____.
Answer: C. grounded
50.Which of the following systems will furnish
single-phase, three-phase, and two voltage levels?
Answer: B. three-phase, 4 wire
51.All edges that are invisible should be
represented in a drawing by lines that are ____.
Answer: D. broken
52.The definition of kcmil is ____.
Answer: C. one-thousand circular mils
53.An appliance that is not easily moved from one
place to another in normal use is a
______appliance.
Answer: D. stationary
54.A point on the wiring system at which current is
taken to supply utilization equipment is called ____.
Answer: C. an outlet
55._____is a protective device for assembly as an
integral part of a motor or motor-compressor and
which, when properly applied, protects the motor
against dangerous overheating due to overload and
failure to start.
Answer: A. thermal protector
56.Listed equipment must be installed or used in
accordance with ___.
Answer: A. any instruction included in listing
or labeling
57.Compliance with the provisions of the Code will
result in ____.
Answer: A. Freedom from hazard
58.The horsepower rating of a motor_____.
Answer: D. is the output of the motor
59.What is the function of a neon glow tester?
I. Determines if circuit is alive
II. determines polarity of DC circuits
III. determines if circuit is AC or DC current
Answer: D. I, II, and III
60.Power in a three-phase system may be
measured with a minimum of ____.
Answer: A. one wattmeter
61.What are Optical Fiber Cables used for?
I. Transmit light for control
II. signaling
III. communications
Answer: D. I, II, and III
62.Something that would affect the ampacity of a
conductor would be___.
I. voltage
II. amperage
III. length
IV. temperature
Answer: D. IV only
63.En electric bell outfit would be used to check
for___.
Answer: C. continuity
64.An ammeter is connected ____.
Answer: A. in series with the load
65.The Code requires all circuits to have at least
____and adequate grounding.
Answer: C. at least two wires
66.Which of the following is not permitted for
connecting conductors #6 and larger to terminal
parts?
Answer: D. wire binding screws
67.____are used to provide explanatory material,
references to other sections, precautions to be
observed, and further mandatory requirements.
Answer: C. fine print notes
68.Accessible (as applied to wiring methods) is
____.
I. not permanently closed in by the structure of
finish of the building
capable of being removed or exposed without
damaging the building structure or finish
Answer: C. both I and II
69.A transformer would most likely have a
___efficiency.
Answer: D. 90%
70.Continuous duty is ___.
Answer: D. operation at a substantially
constant load for an indefinitely long time
71.The definition of dustproof is ___.
Answer: C. protected so that dust will not
interface with its successful operation
72.It is generally not good practice to supply lights
and motors from the same circuit because ____.
A. lamps for satisfactory service must operate
within closer voltage limits than motors
B. overloads and short circuits are more common
on motor circuits
C. when motors are started, the large starting
current causes a voltage drop on the circuit and the
lights will blink or burn dim
D. all the above
73.Covered, shielded, fenced, or enclosed by
means of suitable covers, casings, barriers, rails,
screens, mats, or platforms is the definition of ___.
Answer: A. guarded
74.The overhead service conductors from the last
pole or other aerial support to and including the
splices, if any, connecting to the service entrance
conductors at the building or other structure is the
____.
Answer: C. service drop
75.Without live parts exposed to a person on the
operating side of the equipment is called___.
Answer: A. dead front
76.Frequency is not a problem in most electrical
work because it ____.
Answer: C. is a constant value
77.If the voltage is doubled, the ampacity of a
conductor____.
Answer: D. remains the same
78.To calculate the power used by an appliance
(not motor driven) one needs to know ____.
I. voltage and current
II. current and resistance
III. voltage and resistance
Answer: D. I, II, and III
79.Fixture wire shall not be smaller than #____.
Answer: B. 18
80.A toaster will produce less heat on low voltage
because ___.
Answer: A. its total watt output decreases
81.It is good practice to use ____ in a long
horizontal straight run of conduit.
Answer: A. expansion joints
82.The ability of a device to open the maximum
short or overload at the device, at a particular point
in the electrical system is its____ capacity.
Answer: B. interrupting
83.To find the circular-mil area of a stranded
conductor, the most accurate method is to _____.
Answer: D. multiply the number of stands by
the circular-mil area of one strand
84.All equipment located within _____feet of the
inside wall of a pool shall be grounded.
Answer: D. 5
85.Mica is commonly used for_______.
Answer: B. commutator bar separation
86.A hook on the end of a fish tape is NOT to____.
Answer: D. protect the end of the wire watts
87.Which of the following statements is NOT an
advantage of using an auto transformer?
Answer: C. better voltage regulation
88.______is/are the letter(s) used to indicate
capacitive reactance in a circuit.
Answer: D. XC
89.Utilization equipment uses______.
Answer: B. electrical energy only
90.A megger is used to measure_____.
Answer: C. insulation resistance
91.A ________ is a device which serves to govern
in some predetermined manner the electric power
delivered to the apparatus to which it is connected.
Answer: D. controller
92.Incandescent light bulbs when operated at a
voltage less than the rated voltage, will normally
result in ______.
Answer: D. longer bulb life
93.The volt-ampere rating in an AC circuit is a way
to indicate the ______power
Answer: C. apparent
94.In a three-phase, 4 wire wye system having
277v for lighting, the three-phase motors would be
operating on a voltage of_____ volts.
Answer: B. 480
95.Four heater coils with a given voltage will
consume the most power when connected_____.
Answer: C. all in parallel
96.A voltmeter measures______.
Answer: B. voltage difference
97.In a series circuit with four unknown resistive
loads, it is certain that the _______.
Answer: B. the current flowing through each
load will be the same
98.The lead covering on conductors is used
________.
Answer: B. for moisture proofing
99.The reason for rigid steel conduit to be
galvanized or enameled is to__.
Answer: B. prevent corrosion
PASS 3
1. A plug fuse contains a safety element composed
of a piece of metal that has a____________
Answer: C. low resistance and low melting
point
2. The definition of automatic is self-acting,
operating by its own mechanism when actuated by
some impersonal influence such as_______
a. a change in current
b. temperature
c. mechanical configuration
d. all of these
3. DC voltage is reduced with a ______
Answer: A. resistor
4. The cord on a heating iron would most likely
have an insulation of _______
Answer: C. asbestos
5. If the clips on a cartridge fuse become hot, this is
a good indication that _______
Answer: A. that the fuse clips are too loose
6. A plastic bushing is considered a(n)_________
Answer: C. fitting
7. The current will lag the voltage when _________
is resent in the circuit.
Answer: B. inductance
8. The voltage of a circuit is best defined as
_______.
Answer: C. the effective difference of potential
between two conductors
9. The relationship of a transformer primary winding
to the secondary winding is expressed in
___________.
Answer: C. turns-ratio
10. The maximum current a #12 THW copper
conductor connected to a 20-amp circuit breaker
would every carry under any condition could be
_____ amperes.
Answer: C. 25
11. The least important reason for using a steel
measuring tape around electrical equipment is
_________.
Answer: A. magnet effect
12. A megawatt is _______ watts
Answer: D. 1,000,000
13. The resistance in a circuit may be increased by
_______.
Answer: C. a loose connection
14. DPDT letters would be used to identify a
_______.
Answer: D. switch
15. An accessible conductor is _____.
Answer: A. not permanently enclosed by a
structure
16. The unit of measure for electrical capacity is the
_______.
Answer: C. farad
17. For better illumination you would use _______.
Answer: C. even spacing, numerous lights
18. On a multi-wire, three-wire branch-circuit the
maximum unbalanced load on the neutral
conductor at any time would be when ________.
Answer: C. one hot leg is shut off
19. How many 4-way switches are required to
switch a light from three places?
Answer: A. one
20. _____may be connected ahead of the main
service switch.
Answer: D. lighting arresters
21. AC voltages may be increased or decreased by
a _______.
Answer: C. transformer
22. The equipment used to measure and compare
peak, average, and root-mean-square values on an
AC voltage curve is called a__________.
Answer: B. oscilloscope
23. Which of the following is the best conductor of
electricity?
Answer: B. aluminum
24. Pure XL, in a circuit will cause a _____ degree
lag of the ampere curve to the voltage curve in an
AC circuit.
Answer: A. 90
25. With respect to the safety value of insulation on
electrical tools, it can be correctly stated that
______.
Answer: A. the insulation should not be used
as the only protective measure
26. A DC voltmeter can be used directly to measure
which of the following?
Answer: D. polarity
27. A way of expressing the power factor is _____.
Answer: B. R/Z
28. If the phase are 120 degrees apart, the line
voltages will be ____ degrees apart.
Answer: D. 120
29. Electrical current is measured in terms of
_____.
Answer: B. electrons passing a point per
second
30. A ______ is used for testing specific gravity.
Answer: D. hydrometer
31. In the course of normal operation the
instrument which will be least effective in indicating
that a generator may overheat because it is
overload is _____.
Answer: A. voltmeter
32. An outlet box should be fastened to a solid
concrete wall by means of _______.
Answer: D. expansion bolts
33. What would be the advantage 0f 240 volts
rather that 120 volts on a load with the same
wattage?
Answer: B. less voltage drop
34. AC voltage of the system is not the _____
voltage.
Answer: C. average
35. A multimeter is a combination of ______.
Answer: B. voltmeter, ohmmeter, and
ammeter
36. Two 120 volts light bulb connected in series
across 240 volts will ______.
Answer: A. burn at full brightness
37. The conductor used to connect the grounded
circuit of a wiring system to a grounding electrode
is the ________.
Answer: D. grounding conductor
38. Galvanized rigid conduit is made of _______.
Answer: A. iron
39. a soldering iron should not be heated to excess
because it will usually _______.
Answer: A. ruin the tin on the surface of the tip
40. A pendant fixture is a _________.
Answer: A. hanging fixture
41. ______ means so constructed or protected that
exposure to the weather will not interface with
successful operation.
Answer: A. weatherproof
42. To reverse the rotation of a three-phase motor
you would ________.
Answer: C. reverse any two the three leads
43. The disadvantage of AC compared to DC would
be __________.
Answer: D. cannot be used in electro-plating
44. XL, XC, and R each in its own branch-circuit will
flow in ________ directions.
Answer: C. three
45. In highly inductive AC circuit, what device is
used to correct the power factor towards unity?
Answer: C. capacitor
46. In other than residential calculations, an
ordinary outlet shall be calculated at
____________.
Answer: D. 180va
47. New brushes for a generator should be fitted to
the community by using a __________.
Answer: D. strip of sandpaper
48. Wound rotor and squirrel cage are two types of
___________ motors.
Answer: C. induction
49. A galvanometer is used to indicate
__________.
Answer: B. current
50. The sum of the voltage drop around a circuit is
equal to the source voltage is ___________.
Answer: A. Kirchhoff’s Law
51. Ohm’s Law states __________.
Answer: A. I is equal to E/R
52. A clamp-on ammeter will measure __________.
Answer: D. accurately only when clamped
perpendicular to a conductor.
53. The purpose of locknuts in making electrical
connections on studs is to ___________.
Answer: A. prevent the connection from
loosening under vibration
54. What winding of a current transformer will carry
more current?
Answer: A. primary
55. The words “thermally protected” appearing on
the nameplate of a motor indicates that the motor is
provided with a _____________.
Answer: D. heat sensing element
56. True power is always voltage times current
______.
Answer: B. in a DC circuit
57. Which of the following would have the least
amount of resistance?
Answer: D. conductor
58. Grounding the metallic cover of flexible metal
conduit and armored cable, is for protection against
____________.
Answer: A. shock or injury
59. Which of the following breaks down rubber
insulation?
Answer: A. oil
60. The opposite of resistance would be
_________.
Answer: D. conductance
61. Conductors, such as non-metallic cable, when
run in the space between studs are defined as
___________.
Answer: B. concealed
62. A type of transformer that has only a single
winding is called a __________ transformer.
Answer: B. auto
63. The main reason that water should not be used
to extinguish fires involving electrical equipment is
hat water ___________.
Answer: A. may transmit shock to the user
64. Which of the following grounding electrodes is
the only one that shall be supplemented by an
additional electrode?
Answer: A. metal underground water pipe
65. In a multiple motor circuit there is feeder
protection, branch-circuit protection, and motor
protection. If the feeder trips, the fault would be
expected to be in __________.
Answer: C. the feeder
66. A branch-circuit that supplies a number of
outlets for lighting and appliances is know as a
_____ branch-circuit.
Answer: A. general purpose
67. The advantage of AC over DC includes which
of the following?
Answer: C. ease of voltage variation
68. When three light bulbs are wired in a single
fixture, they are connected in ________.
Answer: A. parallel
69. A voltage of 2000 microvolts is the same as
________ volts.
Answer: A. 0.002
70. Class _______ locations are those that are
hazardous because of the presence of easily
ignitable fibers of flying’s.
Answer: C. III
71. ________ conductors shall be used for wiring
on fixture chains.
Answer: D. stranded
72. The proper way to mount an instrument meter
is to _______.
Answer: A. use a template
73. Three conductors (phase A, B and Neutral) run
from a busway to a load center should not be
installed in three separate raceways
because_________.
Answer: C. of inductance
74. Solenoids are made of what type of magnets?
Answer: C. electro
75. To measure the RPM speed of a motor you
would use a ________.
Answer: C. tachometer
76. Which of the following is not a factor in
calculating the feeder conductor size?
Answer: B. branch-circuit protection
77. _____ is a synthetic non-flammable insulating
liquid, which when decomposed by electrical arc,
involve non-flammable gases.
Answer: B. askarel
78. Voltage drop in a conductor is ________.
Answer: D. a percentage of the applied voltage
79. The ratio of the maximum demand of the
system to the total connected load of the system is
called the ________ of the system.
Answer: C. demand factor
80. Piezoelectric is caused by crystal or binding
_______.
Answer: B. pressure
81. Since fuses rated by amperes and voltage, a
fuse will work on ______.
I. AC
II. DC III. Any voltage levels
Answer: D. either I or II
82. When three equal resistors are connected in
parallel the total resistance is ________.
Answer: C. less than anyone resistor
83. Light fixtures hung by chains should be wired
so that the ________.
Answer: C. wires do not support the light
84. ______ boxes may be weatherproof.
I. Rainproof
II. Raintight III. Water light
Answer: D. I, II, and III
85. Conductor overheating can be caused by
________.
I. overloading
II. high ambient temperature
III. grouping of more than 3 current conductors
without derating
Answer: D. I, II or III
86. A switch or breaker should disconnect the
grounded conductors of a circuit _______.
Answer: C. simultaneously as it disconnects
the underground conductors
87. The definition of ambient temperature is
________.
Answer: C. the temperature of the area
surrounding the conductor
88. For voltage and current to be in phase
_______.
A. voltage and current appear at their zero and
peak values at the same time
B. the circuit impedance has only resistance
C. neither A nor B
D. both A and B
89. Which of the following instruments would you
use to indicate the phase relationship between the
voltage and current of AC circuit?
Answer: B. power factor meter
90. A _____ conductor is one having one or more
layers on non-conducting materials that are not
recognized as electrical insulation.
Answer: C. covered
91. Electrical equipment can be defined as ______.
I. fittings III. Devices
II. appliances IV. Fixtures
Answer: D. I, II, III, and IV
92. The definition of a dry location ______.
A. not normally subjected to dampness
B. not normally subjected to wetness
C. may be temporarily subjected to wetness
D. all the above
93. ______ duty is a type of service where both the
load and time intervals may have wide variations.
Answer: D. varying
94. An autotransformer is generally used rather that
an isolation transformer _________.
Answer: B. where the ratio of transformation is
low
95. A ______ overcurrent device is not designated
to interrupt short-circuit current.
Answer: D. thermal cutout
96. If a test lamp lights when placed in series with a
condenser and a suit.
Answer: B. short circuited
97. Impedance is measured in ________.
Answer: C. ohms
98. The standard unit of electrical pressure is the
__________.
Answer: C. volt
99. The common fuse depends on the principle that
the _________.
Answer: A. current flow develops heat
100. Electro-magnetic devices usually have a
_______ core.
Answer: B. soft iron
PASS 4
1. The most heat is created when current flows
through which of the following?
Answer: B. a 10ohm resistor
2. When a current leaves its intended path and
returns to the source, bypassing the load, the circuit
is ________.
Answer: C. shorted
3. The greater number of free electrons, the better
the _______ of a metal.
Answer: C. conductivity
4. When one material gives up electrons readily
and another attracts them, this is the basis for
________.
Answer: B. thermocouple
5. The voltage will lead the current when
__________.
Answer: D. inductive reactance exceeds the
capacitive reactance in the circuit.
6. The vector sum of the phase currents is equal to 23. The lubricant used for motor sleeve bearing
what in a balanced, resistive three phase system? would be _______.
Answer: B. zero Answer: C. oil
7. The heating of two different metals will cause 24. The resistance of a circuit may vary due to
_______. _________.
Answer: B. electron Answer: A. a loose connection
8. If you are using two wattmeters to measure the 25. The service disconnection means for each set
power, you are measuring power in a _______ of service-entrance conductors shall consist of not
system. more than ________ switches.
Answer: B. three phase Answer: A. 6
9. When referring to a “8-32” machine bolt, the “32” 26. A light bulb usually contains _______.
refers to the ________. Answer: D. either a vacuum or gas
Answer: A. threads per inch 27. A ________ is an enclosure designed either for
10. On a DC ammeter, to increase the range you surface or flush mounting and provided with a
would use a ________. frame, mat, or trim in which a swinging door or
Answer: C. shunt doors are may be hung.
11. A motor works in the principles of _______. Answer: A. cabinet
Answer: A. magnetism 28. Of the following _______ is a false statement.
12. Connecting batteries in series will give greater Answer: D. the power factor of a motor is much
________. greater at partial loads than at full load.
Answer: C. voltage 29. A requirement of service that demands
13. In a completed seal, the minimum thickness of operation for alternate intervals of (1) load and no
the sealing compound shall not be less than trade load; or (2) load and rest; or (3) load, no load, and
size of the conduit, and in no case less than _____ the rest is called ________ duty.
inch. Answer: B. intermittent
Answer: D. 5/8 30. An outlet where one or more receptacles are
14. Root means square is also called the _____ installed is called a ________.
voltage. Answer: B. receptacle outlet
Answer: C. effective 31. A conductor encased within material of
15. The current through a DC arc lamp can be composition or thickness not recognized by the
controlled by a _________. code is a _______ conductor.
Answer: B. rheostat Answer: C. covered
16. The current used for charging storage batteries 32. Cooling of electrical equipment within enclosure
is _________. is ________.
Answer: A. direct Answer: C. covered by the code
17. When threading rigid conduit, the standard die 33. Approved is ________.
should provide _____ taper per foot. Answer: B. acceptable to the authority having
Answer: C. ¾” jurisdiction
18. Lubrication would never be applied to 34. A system which will automatically furnish
a________. lighting and / or power to specified areas and / or
Answer: D. commutator equipment when there is a failure of the normal
19. When the power factor in a given circuit is unity, supply is known as a (an) __________ system.
the reactive power is _________. Answer: B. emergency
Answer: C. zero 35. What chapter in the Code is Mobile Homes
20. Materials containing numerous free electrons referred to?
are ________. Answer: B. Chapter 5
Answer: C. good conductors 36. Is it permissible to install direct current and
21. A high spot temperature in a corroded alternating current conductors in one pull box?
connection is caused by a (an) ________. Answer: A. yes, if insulated for the maximum
Answer: C. increase in the voltage drop across voltage of any conductor
the connection 37. The maximum size fuse to be used in a branch
22. A hickey is _______. circuit containing no motors depends on the
Answer: A. a tool used to bend small sizes of __________.
rigid conduit Answer: A. load
38. The type of letter for moisture-resistant
thermoset is ___________.
Answer: C. RHW
39. On an Edison 3-wire system, some
incandescent lamps are observed to be brighter,
and others to be dimmer, than normal. What is the
most likely trouble?
Answer: C. poor neutral connection
40. A current-limiting overcurrent protective device
is a device which will _______ the current flowing in
the faulted circuit.
Answer: A. reduce
41. The conductors and equipment for delivering
energy from the electricity supply system to the
wiring system of the premises served is called the
__________.
Answer: D. service
42. Concealed is _______.
Answer: B. made inaccessible by the structure
or finish of the building
43. Continuous load is _________.
Answer: A. a load where the maximum current
is expected to continue for three hours or more.
44. If a live conductor is contacted accidentally, the
severity of the electrical shock is determined
primarily by ___________.
Answer: D. the contact resistance
45. Electron flow produced by means of applying a
pressure to a material is called _________.
Answer: B. piezoelectricity
46. A dual voltage motor will run more efficiently
____________.
Answer: B. at the higher voltage
47. The terms anode refers to __________.
Answer: C. rectifier
48. A box contains one grounded and three
undergrounded conductors, from one underground
to the grounded conductor 208 volts is measure,
the other two undergrounded measure 120 volts to
the grounded conductor, the system is _________.
Answer: A. delta
49. The voltage drop in a line can be decreased by
________.
I. increasing the resistance
II. increasing the current
III. decreasing the load
IV. increasing the wire size
Answer: C. III and IV only
50. A 10ohm resistance carrying 10 amperes of
current uses ________ watts power.
Answer: D. 1000
51.When using a #12-2 with ground, the ground
_____ carry current under normal operation.
Answer: B. will not
52.A transformer is more efficiently utilized when
the load has a ____ power factor.
Answer: D. high
53.When re-routing conduit, it may be necessary to
increase the wire size if the distance is
considerably
greater, in order ____.
Answer: C. to compensate for voltage drop
54.To handle a three-phase unbalanced system,
balance the system by making all loads equal to the
______ single phase load.
Answer: C. largest
55.The connection between the grounded circuit
conductor and the equipment grounding conductor
at the service is called the _____.
Answer: B. main bonding jumper
56.Connections of conductors to terminal parts
must ensure ____.
Answer: A. a good connection without
damaging conductor
57.To determine directly whether all finished wire
installations possess resistance between
conductors, and between conductors and ground,
use ___________.
Answer: D. a megger
58. Most electrical power tools, such as electrical
drills, come with a third conductor in the power lead
which is used to connect the case of the tool to a
grounded part of the electric outlet. The purpose for
having this extra conductor is to _______.
Answer: A. protect the user of the tool should
the winding
59. The purpose of having a rheostat in the field of
a dc shunt motor is to _____.
Answer: A. control the speed of the motor
60. You are to check the power factor of load, you
cannot get a power factor meter, you would use
_____.
Answer: D. an ammeter, a wattmeter, and a
voltmeter
61. The factor which will have the least effect on
the voltage at the most distant point from the
source of supply for a two-wire circuit is ______.
Answer: A. whether the supply is 25 cycle and
60 cycle AC
62. The load side is usually wired to the blades of a
knife switch to _____.
Answer: B. make the blades dead when the
switch is opened
63. High- voltage cable which is to be installed in
underground ducts is generally protected with a
____.
Answer: B. lead sheath
64. A conduit coupling is sometimes tightened by
using a strap wrench than a Stillson wrench, the
strap wrench is used when it is important to avoid
____.
Answer: D. damaging the outside finish
65. The life of insulation used in electrical
installation is directly affected by heat. Of the
following the electrical insulation which can least
withstand heat is ________.
Answer: B. rubber
66. With respect to a common light bulb, it is 82.Aluminun and copper-clad aluminum of the
correct to state that the _____. circular mil and insulation have ______.
Answer: D. lower wattage bulb has the higher Answer: C. the same ampacity
resistance 83.The primary purpose for grounding a raceway is
67. One identifying feature of a squirrel-cage to prevent the raceway from becoming ______.
induction motor is that it has no _____. Answer: A. accidentally energized at a higher
Answer: B. commutator or slip rings potential than ground
68. The current will lead the voltage when 84.When operated on voltage 10% higher that
__________. nameplate rating, an appliance will:
Answer: D. capacitive reactance exceeds the I. have a shorter life
inductive reactance II. draw a higher current
69. The difference between a thread on a bolt and III. use more power
a thread on a conduit is ______. Answer: D. I, II, and III
Answer: B. the conduit thread is tapered 85.The liquid in a battery is called the _____.
70.Open conductors run individually as service Answer: D. electrolyte
drops shall be _______. 86._______ is the current which flows through a
I. Insulated circuit in the same direction at all times with almost
II. bare constant strength.
III. covered Answer: C. DC
Answer: D. either I or III 87.An Erickson coupling is used to ______.
71.A ______ is a function that is similar to rectifier. Answer: C. connect two sections of rigid
Answer: A. commutator conduit when one section cannot be turned
72.The term pothead as used in the electrical trade 88.To fasten a box to a terra cotta wall you would
means _____. use ______.
Answer: B. cable terminal Answer: D. rawl plugs
73.If an AC sine wave reaches a peak voltage of 89.If voltage rotation of a three-phase motor is A-B-
100, what is the effective root-mean square C, the current rotation is _______.
voltage? Answer: C. B-C-A
Answer: D. 70.7 volts 90.The disadvantage of an autotransformer is
74.When measuring to determine the size of a _____.
stranded conductor, you would place the wire Answer: D. the lack of isolation between the
gauge over _______. primary and secondary
Answer: A. one strand of the conductor 91.The power factor can be determined by the use
75.The resistance filament in a light bulb is ______. of which combination of the following meters?
Answer: D. highest when bulb is on I ammeter
76.When one electrical circuit controls another II. wattmeter
electrical circuit through a relay the circuit is a III. watt-hour meter
______ circuit. IV. ohmmeter
Answer: A. remote-control V. voltmeter
77.Two one-ohm resistors in parallel, the total R is VI. Phase rotation meter
____ ohm (s). Answer: C. I, II, and V
Answer: C. 1/2 92.A unit of an electrical system which is intended
78.The advantage(s) of a wire, three-phase source to carry but not utilize electrical energy is a (an)
over a 3-wire, three -phase source is/are ______. _______.
I. two voltage levels Answer: A. device
II. a grounded neutral 93.When relay contacts make and break frequently,
III. less copper required a condenser is used across the relay contacts to
Answer: D. I, II, and III _____.
79.An ammeter is disconnected from a current Answer: C. reduce pitting of the contacts
transformer (CT), the leads should be ______. 94.The main reason for using oil in an oil circuit
Answer: B. shorted breaker is to ____.
80.When working on live 600 equipment where Answer: B. quench the arc
rubber gloves might be damaged, an electrician 95.The resistance of a copper conductor
should _____. is________.
Answer: A. wear a leather glove over rubber Answer: A. inversely proportional to its cross-
ones sectional area
81.A fuse puller is used to replace ______ fuses. 96.To measure AC cycles per second, you would
Answer: A. cartridge use a_____.
Answer: C. frequency meter
97.Voltaic current will lead the voltage when_____.
Answer: A. chemical
98.A motor with a wide speed range is a (n)_____.
Answer: A. DC motor
99.For discharge lighting lamps to operate properly
they would require___.
Answer: A. some sort of ballast
100. Comparing incandescent lighting with
fluorescent lighting at the same level of illumination,
the cost of energy for fluorescent would be
________?
Answer: B. Less
PASS 5
1.A generator works on the basis of ____.
Answer: A. a conductor moving inside a
magnetic field
2.In a three-phase circuit, the legs of the phase are
_____ electrical degrees apart.
Answer: C. 120
3.In an area that requires explosion-proof wiring,
raceways entering a box in this area which contains
equipment that may produce sparks, shall be
provided with ____.
Answer: A. an approved sealing compound
4.In a 60-cycle system, what length of time does it
take to go 90 degrees?
Answer: D. 1/240 second
5.The basic unit of electrical work is the _____.
Answer: C. watt-hour
6.A good insulator for very high temperature is
____.
Answer: A. mica
7.In hazardous locations which is/are factors that
contribute to the need to classify the location as
hazardous?
I. flammable liquids
II. certain dust particles
III. proximity to local fire station
Answer: C. I or II only
8.The main reason for laminating the core of a
power transformer is to keep the ____.
Answer: C. eddy current loss at a minimum
9.To open a single-throw switch, the switch should
be mounted so that the switch blade must move-
____.
Answer: A. downward
10.The total opposition to current flow in an AC
circuit is expressed in ohms as ____.
Answer: A. impedance
11.Which of the following motors does not have a
commutator?
Answer: A. squirrel cage
12.Resistance can be found directly from wattage
and voltage measurements by the equation ____.
Answer: A. R= V2/W
13.A coil has 100 turns. A current of 10 amps is
passed through the coil. The coil develops ____.
Answer: d. 1000 amp turns
14.The tool that is used to align vitrified tile conduit
in multiple ducts is a ____.
Answer: A. mandrel
15.If frequency is constant, the inductive reactance
of a circuit will ____.
Answer: A. remain constant regardless of
voltage or current change
16.An isolating switch is one that is ____.
Answer: A. intended for cutting off an electrical
circuit from its source of power
17.The definition of a qualified person is ____.
Answer: D. persons familiar with the
construction and operations of the equipment
and the hazards
18._____ is a system or circuit conductor that is
intentionally grounded.
Answer: B. grounded conductor
19.Solders used for the connection of electrical
conductors, are alloys of ____.
Answer: A. tin and lead
20.If the maximum current on a circuit is 70
amperes, the ammeter will read
Answer: C. 49-49 amperes
21.Two 500-watt lamps connected in series across
a 120-volt source draws 3 amps, the total wattage
consumed is ____.
Answer: C. 360 watts
22.Raceways on the outside of buildings should be
____.
Answer: C. raintight and arranged to drain
23.In a three-phase system with 4-wire, 208/120
volt, there exists _____.
Answer: B. 3 phase 208-volt, single phase 120
volt, and single phase 208 volt
24.Which of the following is best to fight electrical
fires?
Answer: D. CO2 fire extinguisher
25.A substance that would be good as an electrical
insulation is which of the following?
Answer: B. oil
26.A the letters CATV refer to ____.
Answer: C. antenna system
27.If the allowable current in a copper bus bar is
1000 amperes p.s.i. of cross section, the width of a
standard 1/4" bus bar designed to carry 1500
amperes would be ____.
Answer: C. 6”
28.High AC voltages are usually measured using a
____.
Answer: A. potential transformer and voltmeter
29.The ungrounded conductor in a single-phase
circuit can be determined by using ____.
Answer: C. a neon tester
30.The decimal equivalent of 5/8" is ____.
Answer: D. 0.625
31.Which of the following statements is correct?
Answer: C. emergency lighting system should
be connected to two separate sources of power
32.The Code requires that a conduit with more than
two conductors to be filled to a maximum of 40
percent. The reason for the limitation on the fill area
is ___.
Answer: D. to make the pulling of wires easier
without abrasion
33.When applying rubber tape to a splice, the tape
should be applied with ____.
Answer: A. enough tension to pull the tape to
about half its original width
34."Nichrome " wire is usually used for ___.
Answer: A. heater coils
35.If a 240-volt electric heater is used on a 120-volt
circuit the amount of heat produced will be ____.
Answer: D. one fourth as much
36.A one - eight bend in a conduit is equivalent to
an angle of ____ degrees.
Answer: B. 45
37.The most common cause for a worker to lose
balance and fall from a ladder is _____.
Answer: A. exerting a heavy pull on an object
which gives suddenly
38.Which one of the following is known as an
actuating control?
Answer: B. relay
39.A cycle counter would be used in testing _____.
Answer: D. relays
40.With a given voltage, six light bulbs will
consume the most wattage when connected ____.
Answer: C. all in parallel
41.Which of the following has the poorest
conductance?
Answer: B. carbon
42.When determining the size of cubic inch for a
device box, a duplex receptacle is counted as ___
wires.
Answer: B. two
43.The electrolyte of a storage battery is formed by
the dissolving of ___ in water.
Answer: A. sulphoric acid
44.The code refers to low voltage as _____.
Answer: A. 600 volts and under
45.Orangeburg pipe is ____.
Answer: A. nonmetallic of fiber
46.Which of the following will have the least effect
on the voltage drop of a branch circuit?
Answer: C. whether the source is 50hz or 60hz
47.A low value of reactive voltamperes in an AC
circuit compared with the wattage would
indicate____.
Answer: B. high power factor
48.It is generally recognized that ____ is the largest
size EMT hand bender.
Answer: B. 1 ¼”
49.Which of the following is a short circuit?
Answer: D. a very low resistance between the
circuit conductors
50.When the current flowing in a circuit exceeds the
allowable capacity of the conductor the part of the
circuit that melts is called a _____.
Answer: D. fuse
51.If a light bulb rated 100 watts at 120 volts is
connected across a 240-volt source the wattage
would be _____.
Answer: D. 400 watts
52.The ratio of the power in kw to the total kva of
an AC circuit is known as the ____.
Answer: C. power factor
53.Motor horsepower ratings are based on an
observable safe temperature rise above ambient
temperature. The ambient temperature is taken as
____ degrees C.
Answer: A. 40
54.Inductance is measured in ____.
Answer: B. henrys
55.The NEC requires that conduit must be
continuous from outlet to outlet, must be
mechanically and electrically connected to all
fittings, and must be suitably grounded. The reason
for having the conduit electrically continuous and
grounded is to _____.
Answer: D. prevent electrical shock which
might otherwise result from contact with the
conduit
PASS A
1.__________ can be generated.
I. Electricity
II. Electrical energy
Answer: B. II only
2.The phenomenon whereby a circuit stores
electrical energy is called ________.
Answer: B. capacitance
3.A general term including material, fittings,
devices, appliances, fixtures, apparatus, and the
like used as a part of, or in connection with, an
electrical installation is ________.
Answer: D. equipment
4.A switch intended for use in general distribution
and branch circuits. It is rated in amperes, and it is
capable of interrupting its rated current at its rated
voltage, is a _____ switch.
Answer: B. general use
5.The permanent joining of metallic parts to form an
electrically conductive path that will ensure
electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct
safely any current likely to be imposed is known as
_______.
Answer: D. bonding
6.An instrument that is used to measure the
diameter of wire or cable to thousandths of an inch
is a _____.
Answer: B. micrometer
7.A _____ squirrel cage motor can be started at full
voltage.
I. Design A
II. Design B
III. Design C
IV. Design D
Answer: D. I, II, III, or IV
8.A ________ is a braking system for an electric
motor.
I. friction braking
II. plugging
III. dynamic braking
Answer: D. I, II, or III
9.Rigid metal conduit is permitted for wiring in
hazardous locations if the conduit is threaded and
made-up wrench tight with at least ______ full
threads.
Answer: B. 5
10.A circuit breaker that has purposely introduced
into it a delay in the tripping action and which delay
decreases as the magnitude of the current
increases is a _____ circuit breaker.
Answer: A. inverse time
11.It is the intent of this Code that factory installed
internal wiring, or the construction of equipment
need not be inspected at the time of installation of
the equipment, except to _______.
I. Detect alterations
II. detect damage
III. detect insulation type
Answer: C. I and II only
12. Premises wiring system whose power is derived
from a source such as a transformer that has no
direct connection to the supply conductors
originating in another system is a/an _______
system.
Answer: B. separately derived
13.Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed,
used, or both, in accordance with any instructions
included ________.
I. by the foreman
II. in the listing or labeling
III. with the equipment from the manufacturer
Answer: C. II and III only
14.Where the conductors with an ampacity higher
than the ampere rating or setting of the overcurrent
device are used, the _____ shall determine the
circuit rating.
Answer: B. overcurrent device
15._______ are permitted to protect motor branch
circuit conductors from overload.
I. Thermal relays
II. Inverse time circuit breakers
III. Time delay fuses
Answer: D. I, II, and III
16.The power factor of an incandescent light bulb
would be _______.
Answer: A. unity
17._______ is a pliable raceway.
I. EMT
II. ENT
III. PVC
Answer: B. II only
18.Flexible cords and cables shall be protected by
____ where passing through holes in covers, outlet
boxes, or similar enclosures.
I. fittings
II. bushings
III. tie wraps
Answer: D. I and II only
19.A transformer would most likely have a ____
efficiency.
Answer: D. 90%
20.When alternating current flows through a
conductor, there is an inductive action that causes
the current in the conductor to be forced toward the
outer surface. The current is greater at the surface
than at the center of the conductor, this _____ will
cause the resistance in the conductor to increase
due to the increased heating of the conductor.
Answer: B. skin effect
21.A value assigned to a circuit or system for the
purpose of conveniently designating is voltage
class is ______.
Answer: A. nominal voltage
22.A type of AC motor that runs at a constant
speed and is used for such purposes as an electric
clock motor is a ______ motor.
Answer: D. synchronous
23.________ is the resistance at the point of
contact of two conductors or one conductor and
another surface.
Answer: B. contact resistance
24._______ is/are classified as a conduit body.
I. LB fitting
II. FS box
III. LR fitting
Answer: D. I and III only
25._______ raceways are not suitable to enclosed
conductors thar are subject to physical damage.
Answer: C. PVC schedule 40
26.A low power factor in an industrial plant is most
likely caused by _______.
Answer: A. insufficient resistive loads
27.Where lighting outlets are installed in interior
stairway, there shall be wall switch at each floor
level to control the lighting where the difference
between floor levels is ________ step or more.
Answer: C. six
28.A voltage or current that is reversed at regular
intervals is called ______ voltage or current.
I. direct
II. steady state
III. sinusoidal
Answer: C. III only
29.Of the following ______ is a false statement.
Answer: D. the power factor of a motor is much
greater at partial loads than at full load
30.It is generally not good practice to supply lights
and motors from the same circuit because ______.
A. lamps for satisfactory service must operate
within closer voltage limits than motors
B. overloads and short circuits are more common
on motor circuits
C. when motors are started, the large staring
current causes a voltage drop on the circuit and the
lights will blink or burn dim
D. all the above
31.In general, motors are designed to operate in a
maximum ambient temperature of ______ unless
specifically designed for higher temperature.
Answer: D. 40 degree celsius
32.A type of single-phase motor that can be
operated on either ac or dc is a _____ motor.
Answer: C. universal
33.For screw shell devices with attached leads, the
conductor attached to the screw shell shall be ____
in color.
Answer: A. white or gray
34.Branch circuit conductors shall have an
ampacity not less than ______.
Answer: B. 100% of the load to be served
35.A switch intended for isolating an electric circuit
from the source of power that has no interrupting
rating, and it is intended to be operated only after
the circuit has been opened by some other means
is a/an _________.
Answer: A. isolating switch
36.Raceways or cable trays containing electric
conductors shall not contain ________.
I. pipe for steam
II. tube for air
III. pipe for water
Answer: D. I, II, or III
37.Not readily accessible to persons unless special
means for access are used is _______.
Answer: C. isolated
38.After cutting a conduit, to remove the rough
edges on both ends, the conduit ends should be
_____.
Answer: C. burnished
39.he instrument used to indicate phase relation
between current and voltage is the _______.
Answer: B. power factor meter
40.To calculate the va, one needs to know the
_______.
Answer: A. voltage and current
41.You have an adjustable trip coil rated at 5 amps
on a 200-amp switch. If you want the switch to trip
at 120 amps, the trip coil should be set at
_________.
Answer: B. 3amps
42.When an ammeter is disconnected from an in-
service current transformer, the secondary
terminals of the current transformer must be
________.
Answer: A. shorted
43.Reactance will cause the current in a circuit to
vary only when _______.
Answer: A. AC current flows
44.Motors of 1/3,1/4 and 1/8 hp are connected in
parallel. Those motors deliver a total of _______.
Answer: C. 17/24 hp
45.Flexible cords and cables shall not be used
_______.
Answer: C. to run through holes in floors
46.A fixture that weighs more than _______ shall
be supported independently of the outlet box.
Answer: C. 50 pounds
47.The force which moves electrons from atom to
atom through a closed conducting path is called
_____.
Answer: D. emf
48.An advantage of a 240-volt system compared
with a 120-volt system of the same wattage is
_______.
Answer: A. reduced voltage drop
49.A resistor has an indicated tolerance error of 10
percent. With a value of 1,000ohms, the minimum
resistance the resistor may have is _________.
Answer: D. 900 ohms
50.A transformer has a primary voltage of 120 volts
and a secondary voltage of 480 volts. If there are
40 turns on the primary, the secondary contains
__________.
Answer: D. 160 turns
51.Frequency is measured in ________.
Answer: A. hertz
52.Which of the following would cause the most
power to be dissipated in the form of heat?
Answer: D. resistance
53.________ is the combined opposition to current
by resistance and reactance.
Answer: B. Z
54.An electrician in the industry would first check
the ______ to correct a low power factor.
Answer: C. inductive load
55.Single conductor cable runs within a building are
generally more common than multicable runs
because_____.
Answer: C. the splicing is easier
56._______ has the highest electrical breakdown
strength and longest life over all other materials
used for insulation.
Answer: C. impregnated paper
57.Voltage in a generator is produced by _______.
Answer: C. cutting lines of force
58.To adjust the voltage generated by a constant Answer: C. infinity
speed DC generator, you would change the 73.An electrical timer switch for lighting is normally
________. connected in ________ with the lighting circuit
Answer: D. field current being controlled.
59.The generator which is best suited for Answer: A. series
electroplating power is a ____ generator. 74.The definition of ampacity is _________.
Answer: C. separately excited Answer: D. the current in amperes a conductor
60.To change the rotation of a DC motor you would can carry continuously under the conditions of
________. use without exceeding its temperature rating
Answer: D. reverse F1 and F2 75.The grounded conductor would connect to the
61.Frequency is determined by the ________ of an ________ of a lamp holder.
alternator. Answer: A. screw shell
I. size 76.A three-phase, 6-pole AC alternator 34 kva, on a
II. number of poles Y-connected system. During one complete
III. voltage mechanical rotation (360) will have _______
IV. rotation speed of armature electrical rotations.
Answer: C. II and IV only Answer: C. 3
62.An example of a "made" electrode would be 77.The voltage per turn of the primary of a
___________. transformer is ________ the voltage per turn of the
Answer: D. ground rod secondary.
63.Illumination is measured in ________. Answer: B. the same
Answer: D. foot candles 78.A single concrete-encased electrode shall be
64.A motor enclosure designed and constructed to augmented by one additional electrode if it does not
contain sparks or flashes that may ignite have a resistance to ground of _______.
surrounding gas or vapor is called __________. Answer: D. not a Code requirement
Answer: C. explosion proof 79.Which of the following is not true about
65.The output of a 3phase transformer is measured alternating current?
in units called _________. Answer: C. is suitable for charging batteries
Answer: B. volt-amps 80.On a 120v 10 circuit, ground fault protection for
66.Three horsepower is equivalent to_____ watts. personnel operates on the principle of unbalanced
Answer: C. 2238 current between_______.
67.Sometimes copper conductors are coated Answer: A. the grounded and ungrounded
(tinned) to help prevent ______. conductor
Answer: D. chemical reaction 81.In a 3 phase, how many electrical degrees
68.A Wheatstone bridge is used to measure separate each phase?
________ resistance. Answer: C. 120
I. low 82.________ duty is a type of service where both
II. medium the load and the time intervals may have wide
III. high variations.
Answer: B. II and III only Answer: D. varying
69.To check voltage to ground, you would check 83.The definition of ambient temperature is
from________. _________.
A. the breaker to the cabinet Answer: C. the temperature of the area
B. hot to neutral surrounding the conductor
C. the breaker to the grounding terminal 84.As the power factor of a circuit is increased
D. all the above ______.
70.The inductive action that causes current to flow Answer: A. reactive power is decreased
on the outside surface of a conductor is known as 85.Tinning rubber insulated twisted cable is done to
the _____. ________.
Answer: B. skin effect Answer: B. prevent chemical reactions
71.Electrical continuity is required by the electrical between the copper and the rubber
code for metallic conduit _______. 86.A negatively charged body has ____.
Answer: A to assure equipment grounding Answer: A. excess of electrons
72.The resistance of an open circuit is equal to 87.A fluorescent light that blinks "on " and "off"
___________. repeatly may in time ________.
Answer: D. result in damage to the ballast
88.Electrical appliances are connected in parallel
because it _________.
Answer: A. makes the operation of appliances
independent of each other
89.What relationship determines the efficiency of
electrical equipment?
Answer: D. the power output divided by the
input
90.What is the formula to find watt hours?
Answer: B. ExIxT
91.Of six ways of producing emf, which method is
used the least?
Answer: D. friction
92.The voltage produced by electromagnetic
induction is controlled by ______.
Answer: A. the number of lines of flux cut per
second
93.The breakdown voltage of an insulation depends
upon _____ value of AC voltage.
Answer: C. peak
94.The AC system is preferred to the DC system
because ______.
Answer: C. AC voltage can be easily changed
in magnitude
95.DC series motors are used in applications where
_______ is required.
Answer: B. high starting torque
96.BAsically all electric motors operate on the
principle of repulsion or _____.
Answer: B. induction
97.A capacitor opposes _______.
Answer: C. change in voltage
98.The armature current drawn by any DC motor is
proportional to the _______.
Answer: B. voltage applied
99.The greatest drop in a circuit will occur when the
______ the current flow through that part of the
circuit.
Answer: A. greater
100.The electromotive force required to cause a
current to flow may be obtained ______.
I. thermally
II. mechanically
III. chemically
Answer: D. I, II, and III
PASS B
1.Which of the following is not true?
Answer: C. fluorescent fixtures have a good
power factor with the current leading the
voltage.
2.Resistance opposes the flow of current in a circuit
and is measured in ______.
Answer: C. ohms
3.Which of the following is true?
Answer: C. the minimum size service permitted
by the Code for residence is 100 amps.
4.Multiple start buttons in a motor control circuit are
connected in _______.
Answer: B. parallel
5.Which of the following is not true?
Answer: B. a green colored conductor can be
used as an ungrounded circuit conductor.
6.Special permission is ________.
Answer: D. the written consent of the authority
having jurisdiction
7.One million volts can also be expressed as
______.
Answer: C. 1 megavolt
8.Resistance is a circuit may be _________.
I. resistance of the conductors
II. resistance due to imperfect contact
Answer: C. both I and II only
9.Which of the following which is not true?
Answer: C. the size of the conductor
determines the rating of the circuit
10.A magnetic field is created around a conductor
__________.
Answer: C. whenever current flows in the
conductor
11.A universal motor has brushes that ride on the
___________.
Answer: A. commutator
12.How many kw hour are consumed by 25–60-
watt light bulbs burning 5 hours in a 120V circuit?
Answer: C. 7.5
13.A dynamo is _________.
Answer: D. a machine for converting
mechanical energy into electrical energy
14.Which of the following is/are generally used for
field magnets?
I. copper
II. steel
III. wrought iron
Answer: D. I, II, and III
15.The difference between a neutral and a
grounded circuit conductor is ______.
Answer: C. only a neutral carries unbalanced
current
16.The normal rotation of an induction motor is
________ facing the front of the motor. (The front
of a motor is the end opposite the shaft).
Answer: B. counterclockwise
17.A function of a relay is to _________.
Answer: A. turn on another circuit
18.Which of the following is not true?
Answer: C. the current is said to lag the voltage
in a circuit that has only capacitive reactance
19.Unity power factor, which means that the current
is in phase with the voltage, would be_________.
Answer: D. 1.0
20.Rheostat and potentiometers are types of
________ resistors.
Answer: B. variable
21.A laminated pole is ______.
Answer: A. one built up of layers or iron
sheets, stamped from sheet metal and insulated
22.Which of the following is true?
Answer: D. circuits are grounded to limit
excess voltage to ground, which might occur
from lighting or expensive to other higher
voltage sources
23.Electrical power is a measure of _________.
Answer: C. rate at which work is performed
24.What percentage of the maximum (peak)
voltage is the effective (R.M.S.) voltage?
Answer: B. 70.7%
25.A low factor is commonly caused by _______.
I. induction motors
II. synchronous motors
III. fluorescent lights
Answer: C. I and III only
26.Which of the following is not true?
Answer: C. PVC shall have a minimum burial
dept of 24”
27.Which of the following is not true?
Answer: C. the total current in a parallel circuit
is the sum of the branch current
28.Hysterisis is _________.
Answer: B. the lagging of magnetism, in a
magnetic metal, behind the magnetizing flux
which produces it
29.The electric pressure of a circuit would be the
_______.
Answer: A. voltage
30.Permeability is _____________.
Answer: B. a measure of the ease with which
magnetism passes through any substance
31.When a circuit breaker is in the OPEN position
_______.
I. you have a short in the the ungrounded conductor
II. you have a short in the grounded conductor
Answer: C. either I or II
32.The Wheatstone bridge method is used for
accurate measurement of _______.
Answer: C. resistance
33.In solving series-parallel circuits, generally you
would _______.
Answer: B. reduce it to its simplest form
34.A commutator is _________.
Answer: C. a device for causing the alternating
currents generated in the armature to flow in
the same direction in the external circuit
35.Which of the following is true?
Answer: D. the screw shell of a lamp holder
may support a fixture weighing 6 pounds
36.To fasten a box to a terra cotta wall you should
use which of the following?
Answer: D. toggle bolt
37.If a 240-volt heater is used on 120volts, the
amount of heat produced will be ______.
Answer: C. ¼ as much
38.Which of the following about a strap wrench is
/are true?
I. you can turn pipe using one hand
II. use in a tight corner
III. use on different sizes of pipe
Answer: D. I, II, and III
39.When soldering a joint, the flux is used to
________.
Answer: B. keep this surface clean
40.The transferring of electrons from one material
to another would be __________.
Answer: B. static electricity
41.A minimum thickness of __________
inch/inches of concrete over conduits and raceways
should be used to prevent cracking.
Answer: A. 1
42.Wire connectors are generally classified as
______ type (S).
I. thermal
II. pressure
Answer: C. both I and II
43.One of the disadvantages of indenter or crimp
connectors is ________.
Answer: B. that special tools are required to
make the joint
44.The usual service conditions under which a
transformer should be able to carry its rated load
are _________.
I. at rated secondary voltage or not in excess of
105% if the rated value
II. at rated frequency
III. temperature of the surrounding cooling air at no
time exceeding 40 C (104 F) and average
temperature of the surrounding cooling air during
any 24- hour period not exceeding 30 C (86 F)
Answer: D. I, II, and III
45.Which of the following is not true?
Answer:
46.Conductors supplying two or more motors shall
have an ampacity equal to the sum of the full-load
current rating of all the motors plus _____% of the
highest rated motor in the group.
Answer: A. 25
47.The voltage of a circuit is best defined as
________.
Answer: C. the effective difference of potential
between two conductors
48.Electrical current is measured in terms of
_______.
Answer: B. electrons passing a point per
second
49.A stop switch is wired _________ in a motor
circuit.
Answer: A. series
50.An autotransformer has ______.
Answer: A. one coil
51.Concrete, brick or tile walls are considered as
being _______.
Answer: C. grounded
52.A corroded electrical connection _________.
Answer: C. increase the resistance at the
connection
53.An AC ammeter or voltmeter is calibrated to
read RMS values; this means the meter is reading
the _____ value.
Answer: D. effective
54.The location of a wall receptacle outlet in the
bathroom of dwelling shall be installed ______.
Answer: C. within 36” of outside edge of basin
55.On a delta three-phase four-wire secondary,
how many hot wires may use the common neutral?
Answer: B. 2
56.It shall be permissible to apply a demand factor
of_______ to the nameplate-rating load of four or
more appliances fastened in place served by the
same feeder in a dwelling.
Answer: B. 75%
57.Insulated nonmetallic boxes are made of
____________.
I. polyvinyl chloride
II. Bakelite
III. Bower-Barff lacquer
Answer: C. I and II only
58.Tungsten-filament lamps can be used on
________ circuits.
Answer: C. AC and DC
59.An overcurrent protective device with a circuit
opening fusible part that is heated and severed by
the passage of overcurrent through it is called a
___________.
Answer: B. fuse
60.The service conductors between the terminals of
the service equipment and appoint usually outside
the building, clear of building walls, where joined by
tap or splice to the service drop is called the
________.
Answer: B. service entrance conductors
61.If you needed to know the provisions for the
installation of stationary storage batteries, you
would refer to article _____ of the Code.
Answer: D. 480
62.A chain wrench can be used ________.
I. with one hand after the chain is around the
conduit
II. in confined places and close to walls
III. for all sizes of conduit
Answer: D. I, II, and III
63.To cut rigid conduit you should ________.
Answer: C. use hack saw and ream the ends
64.A fixture that weighs more than ________
pounds shall be supported independently of the
outlet box.
Answer: D. 50
65.Is it permissible to install direct current and
alternating current conductors in the same outlet
box?
Answer: A. yes, if insulated for the maximum
voltage if any conductor
66.Electrical equipment shall be installed
________.
Answer: B. according to the local Code when
more stringent that the N.E.C
67.Voltage drop in a wire is ________.
Answer: B. a percentage of the applied voltage
68.Conductors shall not be installed in locations
where the operating temperature will exceed that
specified for the type of ______ used.
Answer: C. insulation
69.Galvanized conduit has a finish exterior and
interior of ________.
Answer: D. zinc
70.Which of the following is the best type of saw to
use to cut a 3" diameter hole through plywood?
Answer: B. saber saw
71.Which of the following machine screws has the
smallest diameter?
Answer: A. 6-32x1’
72.Which of the following is the most important
factor contributing to an electrician’s safety on the
job?
Answer: C. be alert at all times
73.A one-quarter bend in a raceway is equivalent to
an angle of _____ degrees.
Answer: A. 90
74.A 3ohm, a 6 ohm, a 9 ohm and 12-ohm resistor
are connected in parallel. Which resistor will
consume the most power?
Answer: A. 3 ohm
75.Listed ceiling (paddle) fans that do not exceed
_______ pounds in weight, with or without
accessories, shall be permitted to be supported by
outlet boxes identified for such use.
Answer: A. 35
76.The best way to lay out a 40-foot-long straight
line on a floor is to ______.
Answer: D. use a chalk line
77.Silver is used on electrical contacts to
________.
Answer: C. improve continuity
78.Electricians should be familiar with the rules and
regulations of their job mainly to ________.
Answer: C. performed their duties properly
79.To determine if the raceway is truly vertical an
electrician would use a ________.
Answer: D. level
80. In order to prevent a safety hazard an
electrician should never______.
Answer: A. strike a hardened steel surface
with a hardened steel hammer
81.Service drop conductors not in excess of 600
volts shall have a minimum clearance of ________
feet over residential property and driveways, and
those commercial areas not subject to truck traffic.
Answer: C. 15
82.When conduit or tubing nipples having a
maximum length not to exceed 24" are installed
between boxes they shall be permitted to be filled
_____ percent of its total cross-sectional area.
Answer: D. 60
83.Before using rubber gloves when working on
high voltage equipment the gloves should be
________.
Answer: B. tested to without the high voltage
84.Stranded wire should be _______ before being
placed under a screw head.
Answer: B. twisted together tightly
85. A 3ohm, a 6 ohm, a 9 ohm and 12-ohm resistor
are connected in parallel. Which resistor that will
consume the most power is the _____ ohm?
Answer: D. 12 ohm
86.The total of the following numbers 8 5/8", 6 1/4",
7 3/16" and 5 1/4" is ______.
Answer: A. 27 5/16”
87.A fuse stat is different than the ordinary plug
fuse because a fuse stat _______.
Answer: C. has different size threads
88.A fuse on a 20-amp branch circuit has blown.
The fuse is replaced with a 20-amp fuse and the
fuse blows when the switch is turned on. The
electrician should _______.
Answer: D. check the circuit for a problem
89.To sharpen an electrician knife, you would use a
______ stone.
Answer: B. carborundum
90.The decimal equivalent of 3/16 " is ________.
Answer: B. 0.1875
91.When drilling into a steel I-beam, the most likely
cause for breaking a drill bit would be _________.
Answer: B. too much pressure on the bit
92.Locknuts are sometimes used in making
electrical connections on studs, in these cases the
purpose of the locknuts is to _______.
Answer: D. prevent the connection from
loosening under vibration
93.To cut rigid conduit you should _______.
Answer: C. use a hacksaw and ream the ends
94.In the course of normal operation the instrument
which will be least effective in indicating that a
generator may overheat because it is overloaded,
is _________.
Answer: B. a voltmeter
95.Two switches in one box under one faceplate is
called a ______.
Answer: B. two gang switch
96.A conduit body is______.
Answer: D. a “LB” or “T”, or similar fitting
97.A dwelling unit is ______.
Answer: D. one or more rooms used as
housekeeping unit and having permanent
cooking and sanitation provisions
98.Enclosed means, surrounded by a _________
which will prevent persons from accidentally
contacting energized parts.
I. wall
II. fence
III. housing or case
Answer: D. I, II or III
PASS C
1.Where the conductor material is not specified in
the Code, the conductors are assumed to be
_________.
Answer: D. copper
2.The voltage lost across a portion of a circuit is
called the_____.
Answer: C. voltage drop
3.In a series circuit_____ is common.
Answer: B. current
4.Batteries supply____ current.
Answer: C. direct
5.Electron flow produced by means of applying
pressure to a material is called_____.
Answer: C. piezoelectricity
6.Raceways shall be provided with____ to
compensate for thermal expansion and contraction.
Answer: C. expansion joints
7.An alternation is______.
Answer: A. one-half cycle
8.What is the function of a neon glow tester?
I. Determines if circuit is alive
II. Determines polarity of DC circuits
III. Determines if circuit is AC or DC
Answer: D. I, II, and III
9.Never approach a victim of an electrical injury
until you____.
Answer: B. are sure the power is turned off
10.A wattmeter indicates _______.
I. real power
II. apparent power is PF is not in unity
III. power factor
Answer: A. I only
11.The connection of a ground clamp to a
grounding electrode shall be ________.
Answer: A. accessible
12.The current will lead the voltage when _______.
Answer: D. capacitive reactance exceeds the
inductive reactance in the circuit
13.Mandatory rules of the Code are identified by
the use of the word ________.
Answer: B. shall
14.Which of the following is not one of the
considerations that must be evaluated in
equipment?
Answer: C. longevity
15.To increase the range of an AC ammeter which
one of the following is most commonly used?
Answer: A. a current transformer
16.If a test lamp lights when placed in series with a
condenser and a suitable source of DC, it is a good
indication that the condenser is ________.
Answer: B. short-circuited
17.To transmit power economically over
considerable distances, it is necessary that the
voltages be high. High voltages are readily
obtainable with ________ currents.
Answer: B. AC
18.Two 500-watt lamps connected in series across
a 110-volt line draw 2 amperes. The total power
consumed is _______ watts.
Answer: C. 220
19.The resistance of a copper wire to the flow of
electricity ______.
Answer: D. increase as the length of the wire
increases
20.Enclosed knife switches that require the switch
to be open before the housing door can be opened,
are called _______ switches.
Answer: C. safety
21.A typed of cable protected by spiral metal cover
is called ____ in the field.
Answer: A. BX
22.The resistance of a circuit may vary due to
________.
Answer: A. a loose connection
23.Grounding conductors running with circuit
conductors may be _______.
I. uninsulated
II. a continuous green, if covered
III. continuous green with yellow stripe, if covered
Answer: D. I, II, and III
24.For voltage and current to be in phase, ______.
I. the circuit impedance has only resistance
II. the voltage and current appear at their zero and
peak values at the same time
Answer: C. both I and II
25.The definition of ampacity is ____________.
Answer: D. the current in amperes a conductor
can carry continuously under the condition of
use without its temperature rating
26.Continuous duty is ______.
Answer: D. operation at a substantially
constant load for an indefinitely long time
27.A location classified as dry may be temporarily
subject to ______.
I. wetness
II. dampness
Answer: C. both I and II
28.A ____ is an enclosure designed either for
surface or flush mounting and provided with a
frame, mat, or trim in which a swinging door or
doors are or may be hung.
Answer: A. cabinet
29.A 15-ohm resistance carrying 20 amperes of
current uses ____ watts of power.
Answer: C. 6000
30.When using a #14-2 with ground Romex, The
ground _____ carry current under normal
operation.
Answer: B. will not
31.As compared with solid wire, stranded wire of
the same gauge size is ______.
Answer: D. larger in total diameter
32.The type of AC system commonly used to
supply both commercial light and power is the
_______.
Answer: B. 3phase, 4wire
33.To make a good, soldered connection between
two stranded wires, it is least important to ____.
Answer: D. apply solder to each strand before
twisting the two wires together
34.The most important reason for using a conduit-
type fitting in preference to make a bend in a one-
inch conduit is to _______.
Answer: D. make wire pulling easier
35.When skinning a small wire, the insulation
should be "penciled down" rather than cut square to
____.
Answer: C. decrease the danger in nicking the
wire
36.Rubber insulation on an electrical conductor
would quickly be damaged by continuous contact
with _____.
Answer: C. oil
37.A tester using an ordinary light bulb is commonly
used to test _____.
Answer: D. for grounds on 120-volt circuits
38.Pigtails are used on brushes to _______.
Answer: C. make a good electrical connection
39.With respect to fluorescent lamps it is correct to
state _____.
Answer: A. the filaments seldom burn out
40.A _____ stores energy in much the same
manner as a spring stores mechanical energy.
Answer: C. condenser
41.An overcurrent trip unit of a circuit shall be
connected in series with each _______.
Answer: D. underground conductor
42.______ lighting is a string of outdoor lights
suspended between two points.
Answer: B. Festoon
43.Something that would effect the ampacity of a
conductor would be ______.
I. voltage
II. amperage
III. length
IV. temperature
Answer: D. IV only
44.Alternating currents may be increased or
decreased by means of a _____.
Answer: B. transformer
45.Fixtures supported by the framing members of
suspended ceiling system shall be secured
fastened to the ceiling frame member by
mechanical means such as _____.
I. bolts or screw
II. rivets
III. clips identified for this use
Answer: D. I, II or III
46.Which has the highest electrical resistance?
Answer: D. paper
47.Conductor sizes are expressed ______.
Answer: B. in AWG or in circular mils
48.Of the following, which one is not type of file?
Answer: C. tubular
49.Oil is used in many large transformers to
_______.
Answer: C. cool and insulate the transformer
50.Fractional horsepower universal motors have
brushes usually made of _____.
Answer: C. carbon
51.When administering first aid to a worker
suffering from fright as a result of falling from a
ladder, the most important thing to do is ______.
Answer: B. cover the person and keep the
person warm
52.If a co-worker is burned by acid from storage
battery, the proper first aid treatment is to wash
with _____.
Answer: C. water and apply Vaseline
53.A type of motor that will not operate on DC is the
_____.
Answer: D. squirrel cage
54.Receptacles installed on ______ ampere branch
circuits shall be of the grounding type.
Answer: A. 15 and 20
55.Where conductors carrying alternating current
are installed in metal enclosures or metal
raceways, they shall be so arranged as to avoid
heating the surrounding metal by induction, to
accomplish this _____ shall be grouped together.
I. all phase conductors
II. where used, the neutral
III. all equipment grounding conductor
Answer: D. I, II, and III
56.A (an) _______ changes AC to DC.
Answer: D. rectifier
57.A steel measuring tape is undesirable for use
around electrical equipment. The least important
reason is the ______ .
Answer: D. magnetic effect
58._______ is the ability of a material to permit the
flow of electrons.
Answer: D. conductance
59.Automatic is self-acting, operating by its own
mechanism when actuated by some impersonal
influence, such as change in ______.
I. temperature
II. pressure
III. current strength
Answer: D. I, II, and III
60.A fitting is ________.
Answer: D. part of wiring system that is
intended primarily to perform a mechanical
function
61.The neutral conductor _____.
Answer: D. carries the unbalanced current
62.An appliance that is not easily moved from one
place to another in normal used is a ____
appliance.
Answer: D. stationary
63.All wiring must be installed so that when
completed____.
Answer: B. it is free of shorts and unintentional
grounds
64.Rosin is preferable to acid as a flux for soldering
wire because rosin is _______.
Answer: D. noncorrosive
65.Utilization equipment which utilizes _______
energy for mechanical, chemical, heating, lighting,
or similar purposes.
I. chemical
II. electric
III. heat
Answer: B. II only
66.The main purpose of using a cutting fluid when
threading conduit is to ________.
Answer: C. improve the finish of the thread
67. Of the following, the best indication of the
condition of the charge of a lead acid battery is the
_____.
Answer: D. specific gravity
68.In general, the most important point to watch in
the operation of transformer is the ________.
Answer: C. temperature
69.When mounting electrical equipment, wooden
plugs driven into holes in _____ shall not be used.
I. masonry
II. concrete
III. plaster
Answer: D. I, II, or III
70.Mica is commonly used in electrical construction
for ______.
Answer: A. commutator bar separators
71.If a fuse becomes hot under normal load, a
probable cause is _____.
Answer: C. insufficient pressure at the fuse
clips
72.For the maximum safety the magnetic
contactors used for reversing the direction of
rotation of a motor should be ________.
Answer: D. electrically and mechanically
interlocked
73.Large squirrel cage induction motors are usually
started at a voltage considerably lower that the line
voltage to _______.
Answer: C. avoid excessive starting current
74.If the voltage on a light bulb is increased 10%,
the bulb will _____.
Answer: C. burn more brightly
75.All edges that are invisible should be
represented in a drawing by lines that are ______.
Answer: D. broken
76.A light bulb usually contains ______.
Answer: D. either a vacuum or gas
77.The service disconnecting means shall be
installed ______.
I. outside a building
II. inside a building
III. at the meter
Answer: D. either I or II
78.Critical burns are potentially _______.
A. life-threatening
B. disfiguring
C. disabling
D. all the above
79.A set of lights switched from three different
places can be controlled by _____ switch(es).
Answer: A. two 3-way and one 4-way
80.A fellow electrician is not breathing after
receiving an electrical shock, but is no longer in
contact with the electricity, the most important thing
for you to do is _________.
Answer: A. start artificial respiration
immediately
81.A wrench you would not use to connect rigid
metal conduit is a _____ wrench.
Answer: A. box end
82.The instrument that would prove least useful in
testing for opens, grounds and shorts after the
wiring has been completed is the _____.
Answer: B. ammeter
83.A stranded wire is given the same size
designation as a solid wire if it has the same
______.
Answer: D. cross-sectional area
84.A lighting fixture is to be controlled
independently from two different locations. The type
of switch required in each of the two locations is a
_______.
Answer: C. single-pole, double throw
85.The rating "1000 ohms, 10 watts" would
generally apply to a ____.
Answer: C. resistor
86.The open circuit test on a transformer is test for
measuring it’s ____.
Answer: C. iron losses
87.The proper way to open a knife switch carrying a
heavy load is to ____.
Answer: D. open it with a jerk so as to quick
break any arc
88.When thermal overload relays are used for the
protection of polyphase induction motors, their
primary purpose is to protect the motors in case of
______.
Answer: D. sustained overload
89.An advantage that rubber insulation has is that it
______.
Answer: C. does not absorb much moisture
90.The advantage of using a storage battery rather
than a dry cell is the storage battery _______.
Answer: C. can be recharged
91.The least desirable device for measuring an
electrical cabinet containing live equipment is a
______.
Answer: D. 12’ steel feet
92.The relationship of a transformer primary
winding to the secondary winding is expressed in
________.
Answer: B. turns-ratio
93.When the size # 12 of a stranded wire is
referred to, this number specifies the:
Answer: B. cross-sectional area of the wire
94.The purpose of a clip clamp is to ______.
I. ensure good contact between the fuse terminals
of cartridge fuses and the fuse clips
II. make it possible to use cartridge fuses of a
smaller size than that for which the fuse clips are
intended
III. prevent the accidental removal of the fuse due
to vibration
Answer: B. I only
95.To increase the life of incandescent light bulb
you could _____.
Answer: B. use at a lower than a rated voltage
96.Which of the following statements about
mounting single-throw knife switches in a vertical
position is (are) correct?
I. The switch shall be mounted so that the blade
hinge is at the bottom
II. The supply side of the circuit shall be connected
to the bottom of the switch
Answer: A. I only
97.When re-routing conduit, it may be necessary to
increase the wire size, if the distance is greater, in
order to _____.
Answer: C. compensate for the voltage drop
98.One megohm is the equivalent of _______.
Answer: D. 1,000,000 ohms
PASS D
1.On smaller gauges of wire, they are pencil-
stripped to prevent _____.
Answer: C. nicks in the wire
2.Galvanized conduit is made of ________.
Answer: A. iron
3.The frame of a motor is usually positively
grounded to _________.
Answer: A. protect against shock
4.When wrapping a splice with both rubber and
friction tape, the main purpose of the friction tape is
to _______.
Answer: C. protect the rubber tape
5.An electrician should not wear shoes that have
sponge rubber soles while working mainly because
they ______.
Answer: D. are easily punctured when stepping
on a nail
6.The letters DPDT are used to identify a type of
_______.
Answer: D. switch
7.The term "ampere-hours" is associated with
______.
Answer: D. storage batteries
8.Which of the following would improve the
resistance to earth?
I. use multiple ground rods
II. treat the soil
III. lengthen the ground rod
Answer: D. I, II, and III
9.A tap tool is a tool used to ______.
Answer: D. cut internal threads
10.When cutting a metal conduit with a hacksaw,
the pressure applied to the hacksaw should be on
______.
Answer: B. the forward stroke only
11.When the term "10-32" in connection with
machine screws commonly used in lighting work,
the number 32 refers to ______.
Answer: D. threads per inch
12.To fasten a box to a terra cotta wall you would
use _____.
Answer: D. rawl plugs
13.The output winding of a transformer is called
the ______.
Answer: C. secondary
14.The flux commonly used for the soldering of
electrical conductors is ______.
Answer: B. rosin
15.A shunt is sometimes used to increase the
range of an electrical measuring instrument. The
shunt is normally used when measuring ________.
Answer: C. DC amperes
16.A battery operates on the principle of _____.
Answer: C. electro chemistry
17.When an electric current is forced through a wire
that has considerable resistance, the _____.
I. ampacity will decrease
II. voltage will drop
III. wire will heat up
Answer: C. II and III only
18.The continuity of an electrical circuit can be
determined in the field by the means of ____.
Answer: C. bell and battery
19.A wattmeter is connected in ____ in the circuit.
Answer: C. series-parallel
20.A shunt is used to measure ___-.
Answer: C. current
21.A rigid conduit connecting to an outlet box
should have a ______.
Answer: D. locknut on the outside and a
bushing on the inside
22. Identified, as used in the Code in reference to a
conductor or terminals, means that such a
conductor or terminal is to be recognized as
_______.
Answer: A. grounded
23.A toaster will produce less heat on low voltage
because____
A. its total watt output decrease
B. the current will decrease
C. the resistance has not change
D. all the above
24.If the current flow through a conductor is
increased, the magnetic field around the conductor
____.
Answer: B. becomes stronger
25.Comparing a #6 conductor to a #10 conductor of
equal lengths, the #6 will have lower ____.
Answer: C. resistance
26.The definition of ambient temperature is ___.
Answer: C. the temperature of the area
surrounding the conductor
27.The primary reason for using a hacksaw blade
with fine teeth rather than coarse teeth when
cutting large, stranded conductors is ___-
Answer: C. to avoid snagging or pulling
strands
28.The standard residential service is a 3-wire,
240-volt single-phase system. The maximum
voltage to ground in this system would be____
volts.
Answer: B. 120
29.When working on a motor, the electrician
should___ to prevent accidental starting of the
motor.
Answer: A. remove the fuses
30.It is responsibility of the electrician to make sure
his tools are in good condition because ____.
Answer: A. defective tools can cause accidents
31.Continually overloading a conductor is a poor
practice because it causes____.
Answer: B. the insulation to deteriorate
32.For better illumination you would___.
Answer: B. even spacing, numerous lights
33.A junction box above a lay-in ceiling is
considered___.
Answer: B. accessible
34.Which of the following metals is most commonly
used in the filament of a bulb?
Answer: C. tungsten
35.Electrical equipment can be defined as ___.
I. fittings
II. appliances
III. devices
IV. fixtures
Answer: D. all the above
36. If two equal resistance conductors are
connected in parallel; the resistance of the
conductors is equal to ____.
Answer: C. one-half the resistance of one
conductor
37.Wire connection should encircle binding posts in
the ____manner the nut turns to tighten.
Answer: B. same
56.Which one of the following is not a safe practice
when lifting heavy items?
Answer: D. keep your feet spread apart
57.A thermocouple will transform___ into electricity
Answer: B. heat

38.The primary and secondary windings of a

transformer always have ____.
Answer: A. a common magnetic circuit 58.In a residence the wall switch controlling the
39.Which of the following is not the force which ceiling light is usually___.
moves electrons? Answer: C. connected in one line only
Answer: D. current 59.A switch which opens automatically when the
40.A motor with a wide speed range is a____. current exceeds a predetermined limit would be
Answer: A. DC motor called a____.
41.The stator of an AC generator is another name Answer: B. circuit breaker
for the ____. 60.A wattmeter is a combination of which two of the
Answer: C. stationary portion following meters?
42.Where galvanized conduit is used, the main I. ammeter
purpose of the galvanizing is to ____. II. ohmmeter
Answer: A. slow down rust III. phase meter
43.To lubricate a motor sleeve bearing you would IV. voltmeter
use___. V. power factor meter
Answer: B. Vaseline Answer: C. I and IV
44.When soldering conductors, flux is used___. 61.Acid is not considered a good flux when
Answer: B. to keep the surfaces clean soldering conductors because it ___.
45.____means so constructed or protected that Answer: B. is corrosive
exposure to the weather will not interfere with 62.If the spring tension on a cartridge fuse clip is
successful operation weak, the result most likely would be___.
Answer: A. weatherproof Answer: B. the fuse clips would become warm
46.The current used for charging storage batteries 63.The branch circuit loads specified by the code
is ___. for lighting and receptacles are considered____.
Answer: B. direct Answer: A. minimum loads
47.You should close a knife switch firmly and 64.The conductor with the highest insulation
rapidly as there will be less --__. temperature rating is ___
Answer: A. likelihood of racing Answer: D. THHN
48.If one complete cycle occurs in 1/30 of a 65.After cutting a conduit, to remove the rough
second, the frequency is ____. edges on both ends, the conduit ends should be
Answer: A. 30 hertz ____.
49.An instrument that measures electrical energy is Answer: A. reamed
called the ____. 66.To fasten a raceway to a solid concrete ceiling,
Answer: D. watthour meter you would use____.
50.In electrical wiring, "wire nuts" are used to ___. Answer: B. expansion bolts
Answer: B. join wires and insulate the joint 67.A commutator of a generator should be cleaned
51.Which of the following would be the best metal with which of the following?
for a magnet? Answer:
Answer: A. steel 68.The advantage of AC over DC includes which of
52.An electrician may use a megger___. the following?
Answer: D. to test a lighting circuit for a Answer: C. ease of voltage variation
ground 69.Which of the following is considered the best
53.The least important thing in soldering two electrical conductor?
conductors together is to ____. Answer: B. copper wire
Answer: A. use plenty of solder 70.The liquid in a battery is called the ___.
54.The property of a circuit tending to prevent the Answer: D. electrolyte
flow of current and at the same time causing 71.Explanatory material in the code is
energy to be converted into heat is referred to as characterized by ____.
____. Answer: B. FPN
Answer: B. the resistance 72.The identified grounded conductor of a lighting
55.Rigid conduit is generally secured to outlet circuit is always connected to the screw of a light
boxes by ___. socket to___.
Answer: B. locknuts and bushing Answer: A. reduce the possibility of accidental
shock

73.A ____box may be weatherproof
A. watertight
B. rainproof
C. raintight
D. all the above
74.The code requires that all AC phase conductors
where used, the neutral and all equipment
grounding conductors be grouped together when
using metal enclosures or raceways. The principal
reason for this is ____.
Answer: A. currents would circulate through
individual raceways
75.Installing more than three current carrying
conductors in the same conduit requires___
Answer: C. derating of ampacity
76.A ___helps prevent arcing in movable contacts.
Answer: B. condenser
77.The ___circuit is that portion of a wiring system
prior to the final overcurrent protective device
protecting the circuit
Answer: B. feeder
78.When tightening a screw on a terminal, the end
of the conductor should wrap around the screw in
the same direction that you are turning the screw
so that___.
Answer: D. the conductor will not turn off
79.Determining a positive wire on a single-phase
circuit is ___.
Answer: D. an impossibility
80.A ____is used for testing specific gravity
Answer: C. hydrometer
81.An autotransformer differs from other types of
transformers in that___.
Answer: C. its primary and secondary windings
are common to each other
82.Where the ___is likely to be high, asbestos
insulation on the conductor would be a good choice
Answer: A. temperature
83.If the end of a cartridge fuse becomes warmer
than normal, you should___.
Answer: A. tighten the fuse clips
84.Which of the following is the poorest conductor
of electricity?
Answer: C. carbon
85.The primary winding of a loaded step-down
transformer has___ compared to the secondary
winding.
Answer: C. higher voltage and lower current
86.Copper is used for the tip of a soldering iron
because___.
Answer: B. copper is a very good conductor of
heat
87.Piezoelectric is caused by crystals or
binding___.
Answer: C. pressure
88.Heavy duty lamp holders include-___.
A. ad medium lampholders rated at 660 watts
B. lampholders used on circuits larger than 20
amperes
C. lampholders rated at not less than 750 watts
D. all the above
89.The reason for installing electrical conductors in
a conduit is ___.
Answer: C. to protect the conductors from
damage
90.Discoloring of one end of a fuse normally
indicates___.
Answer: D. poor contact
91.Wing nuts are useful on equipment where___.
Answer: B. the nuts must be removed
frequently
92.When resistors are connected in series, the total
resistance is ___.
Answer: A. the sum of the individual resistance
values
93.If a 120-volt incandescent light bulb is operating
at a voltage of 125 volts, the result will be____
Answer: C. shorter life of the bulb
94.Laminations are used in transformers to
prevent___.
Answer: C. eddy current loss
95.The code requires which of the following colors
for the equipment grounding conductor?
Answer: B. green or green with yellow stripes
96.Sometimes mercury toggle switches are used in
place of a regular toggle switch because they___
Answer: B. do not wear out as quickly
97.The assigned color for the high-leg conductor of
a three-phase, 4- wire delta secondary is ___
Answer: orange
98.The code rule for maximum 90-degree bends in
a conduit between two boxes is four, the most likely
reason for the total 360-degree limitation is ___
Answer: B. it makes pulling the conductance
through the conduit too difficult
99.The correct word to define wiring which is not
concealed is ___
Answer: C. exposed
100.A solenoid is a ____
Answer: D. electromagnet
PASS E
1.An electrician should always consider the circuit
to be "hot " unless he definitely knows otherwise.
The main reason is to avoid___
Answer: A. personal injury
2.The best thing to cut PVC conduit within a tight
area is __.
Answer: B. a nylon string
3.If a live conductor is contacted accidentally, the
severity of the electrical shock is determined
primarily by___.
Answer: D. the contact resistance
4.Ohm's law is___.
Answer: C. the relationship between voltage,
current and resistance
5.What is the normal taper on a standard conduit
thread-cutting die?
Answer: ¾ per foot
6.In an AC circuit the ratio of the power in watts to
the total volt-amps is called the ____
Answer: B. power factor
7.The total load on any overcurrent device located
in a panelboard shall not exceed___ of its rating
where in normal operation the load will continue for
3 hours or more
Answer: A. 80%
8.Four heaters, each having a resistance of 30
ohms, are connected in series across a 600-volt
train circuit, The current is ___amperes.
Answer: A. 5
9.A ladder which is painted is a safety hazard
mainly because the paint___
Answer: A. may conceal weak spots in the rails
or rungs
10.The chemical used as the agent in fire
extinguishers to fight electrical fires is ___
Answer: A. CO2
11.A location classified as ____may be temporarily
subject to dampness and wetness
Answer: A. dry
12.The average dry cell battery gives an
approximate voltage of ___
Answer: A. 1.5
13.The ___circuit is that portion of a wiring system
beyond the final overcurrent protection.
Answer: D. branch
14.The neutral conductor shall not be ___.
Answer: D. fused
15.The voltage drop in a line can be decreased by
____.
I. increasing the wire size
II. increasing the current
III. decreasing the load
Answer: D. I and III only
16.In a residence, no point along the floor line in
any wall space may be more than____ feet from an
outlet.
Answer: A. 6
17.Insulating safety grips on tools___.
Answer: C. should be used with other
insulating equipment
18.The rating of any one portable appliance shall
not exceed____ percent of the branch circuit rating
Answer: D. 80
19.A generic term for a group of non-flammable
synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbons used as
electrical insulating media.
Answer: A. askarel
20.The part of an electrical system that performs a
mechanical function rather than an electrical
function is called a ____.
Answer: C. fitting
21.An electrical condenser is best defined as____.
Answer: D. a wrapping of many layers of metal
foil set apart by waxed paper
22.Solid wire is preferred instead of stranded wire
in panel wiring because-___.
Answer: C. can be “shaped” better
23.Which one of the following is not an insulator?
Answer: D. salt water
24.The definition of accessible (wire):
Answer: C. not permanently closed in by the
building or structure
25.The code is designed for safety regardless of
____.
I. cost
II. time
III. maintenance
IV. efficiency
V. future expansion
Answer: D. I through V
26.When voltage and current appear at their zero
and peak values at the same time, they are in____.
Answer: C. phase
27.What is meant by "traveler wires?"
Answer: B. two-wires between 3-way switches
28.On a #4 drill bit, the #4 is determined by____
Answer: B. size
29.Wiring systems in wet locations should be____
Answer: A. placed so a permanent air space
separates them from the supporting surface
30.The best type of fire extinguisher for an
electrical fire is a ____.
Answer: A. dry chemical extinguisher
31."Thermally protected" appearing on the
nameplate of a motor indicates that the motor is
provided with a ____.
Answer: D. heat sensing element
32.A capacitor is a device that ____energy
Answer: B. stores
33.When working near acid storage batteries,
extreme care should be taken to guard against
sparks, essentially to avoid___.
Answer: D. an explosion
34.Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Answer: D. rectifiers change DC to AC
35.When installing raceway systems, it is essential
that they be___.
Answer: A. rigidly supported as required
36.The reason for grounding the frame of a
portable electric hand tool is to____
Answer: A. prevent the frame of the tool from
becoming alive to ground
37.Two metals of different materials shall not be
joined together in order to avoid the ___action
Answer: B. galvanic
38.A ____is a device which serves to govern in
some predetermined manner the electric power
delivered to the apparatus to which it's connected
Answer: D. controller
39.The ungrounded conductor can be identified by
the color____
Answer: C. pink flamingo
40.What is the maximum number of overcurrent
devices allowed in a lighting and appliance
panelboard?
Answer: D. 42
41.A ____is a certain type of cartridge fuse that can
be readily replaced
Answer: D. renewable fuse
42.The purpose of a western union splice is____
Answer: B. for the purpose of strengthening a
splice
43.Electricity may be produced by means of
___forces
A. mechanical
B. thermal
C. chemical
D. all the above
44.Copper-clad aluminum conductors have an
ampacity____
Answer: D. equal to aluminum
45.The heating element in a toaster has a ____.
Answer: B. high resistance
46.The total resistance of four 10-ohm resistors in
parallel is ____
Answer: B. 2.5 ohms
47.To mark a point on the floor directly beneath a
point on the ceiling, it is best to use a ____.
Answer: B. plumb bob
48.Openings around electrical penetrations through
fire-resistant rated walls, partitions, floors, or
ceilings shall be____
Answer: C. fire stopped
49.A generator exciter uses____ current
Answer: B. direct
50.When installing an instrument meter on a panel,
to obtain accurate mounting____.
Answer: C. use a template
51.The advantage of cutting a metal rigid conduit
with a hacksaw rather than a pipe cutter is ____.
Answer: C. less reaming is required
52.You would use an approved___ to protect
conductors from abrasion where they enter a box
Answer: B. bushing
53.To reverse the rotation of a three-phase motor
you would___.
Answer: D. reverse any two of the three leads
54.The output rating of a one horsepower motor
is____.
Answer: B. 746 watts
55.In other than residential calculations, an ordinary
outlet shall be calculated at____
Answer: D. 180 va
56.Impedance is present in the following type of
circuit:
Answer: C. AC only
57.On an insulated conductor the type of letter "TW
" indicates___.
Answer: B. thermoplastic moisture resistant
58.A load is considered to be continuous if it is
expected to continue for___
Answer: D. 3hours
59.The standard classification of branch circuits
applies only to those circuits with ___outlets
Answer: A. two or more
60.If the primary of a transformer is 480 volts and
secondary is 240/120v, the wire on the ___is larger
Answer: B. secondary
61.The important function of a type S fuse is ___.
Answer: A. non-interchangeable
62.If the voltage is doubled the ampacity of a
conductor___.
Answer: D. remains the same
63.A____is a protective device for limiting surge
voltages by discharging or bypassing surge current,
and it also prevents continued flow of follow current
while remaining capable of repeating these
functions.
Answer: A. surge arrester
64.A____conductor is one having one or more
layers of non-conducting materials that are not
recognized as insulation
Answer: B. covered
65.In a DC circuit, the ratio of watts to voltamperes
is___
Answer: A. unity
66.A current limiting overcurrent protective device
is a device which will___ the current flowing in the
faulted circuit
Answer: A. reduce
67.The horsepower rating of a motor____.
Answer: D. is the output of the motor
68.A common fuse and circuit breaker works on the
principle that____
Answer: C. current develops heat
69.The voltage will lead the current when the___ in
the circuit
Answer: A. inductive reactance exceeds the
capacitive reactance
70.___is self-acting, operating by its own
mechanism when actuated by some impersonal
influence, as for example, a change in current
strength, pressure, temperature, or mechanical
configuration
Answer: B. automatic
71.A 1000-watt, 120-volt lamp uses electrical
energy at the same rate as a 14.4-ohm resistor
on___
Answer: A. 120 volts
72.When using compressed air to clean electrical
equipment the air pressure should not exceed 50
pounds. The main reason is higher pressures___.
Answer: A. may loosen insulating tape
73.Which of the following is not used to fasten
equipment to concrete?
Answer: D. steel bushing
74.A single-pole switch to operate a light will have
the wiring connected in the____ conductor
Answer: C. ungrounded
75.The decimal equivalent of 9/16 is____
Answer: A. 0.5625
76.The information most useful in preventing the
recurrence of a similar type of accident when
making out an accident report would be___.
Answer: C. the weather conditions at the time
77.Artificial respiration after a severe electrical
shock is necessary when the shock results in___.
Answer: C. stoppage of breathing
78.If the circuit voltage is increased, all else
remains the same, only the ____will change.
Answer: B. current
79.The two methods of making joints or
connections for insulated cables are soldered
connections and by means of solderless connection
devices (wire nuts) . The advantage(s) of a
solderless connection (wire nut) is/are_____.
I. will not fail under short circuit due to melting of
solder
II. mechanical strength as great as solder
III. reduces the time required to make a splice
Answer: D. I, II, and III
80.When accidentally splashing a chemical into the
eyes the best immediate first aid solution is to
____.
Answer: C. flush eyes with clean water
81.It is generally not good practice to supply lamps
and motors from the same circuit because____.
I. it is more economical to operate motors on a
higher voltage than that of a lighting circuit
II. overloads and short circuits are more common
on motor circuits and would put the lights out
III. when a motor is started it would cause the lights
to dim or blink
Answer: D. I, II, and III
82.The code considers low voltage to be___.
Answer: B. 600 volts or less
83.A high spot temperature in a corroded electrical
connection is caused by a (an)____.
Answer: C. increase in the voltage drop across
the connection
84.Because aluminum is not a magnetic metal,
there will be___ present when aluminum
conductors are grouped in a raceway.
Answer: B. no heating due to hysteresis
85.A switch is a device for___.
I. making or braking connections
II. changing connections
III. interruption of circuit under short-circuits
conditions
Answer: B. I and II only
86.At least two persons are required to be present
during a high-voltage test because____.
Answer: C. if one person is hurt the other
person can help
87.One of the essential functions of any switch is to
maintain a _____
Answer: B. good low resistance contact in the
closed position
88.When the ground resistance exceeds the
allowable value of 25 ohms, the resistance can be
reduced by_____.
I. paralleling ground rods
II. using a longer ground rod
III. using a larger diameter ground rod
IV. chemical treatment of the soil
Answer: D. I, II, II and IV
89.Silver is better conductors of electricity than
copper; however, the main reason copper is used is
its___
Answer: D. cost is less
90.Standard lengths of conduit are in 10 feet
lengths. A required feeder raceway is 18 yards in
length, how many lengths of 10 feet conduit would
you need?
Answer: C. 6
91.The term “open circuit" means____
Answer: C. all parts of the circuit are not in
contact
92.Conduit should be installed as to prevent the
collection of water in it between outlets. The conduit
should not have a_____
Answer: D. low points between successive
outlets
93.Brass is an alloy of____
Answer: A. zinc and copper
94.Which type of the following portable fire
extinguishers should be used on a live electrical
fire?
Answer: A. carbon dioxide
95.Enclosed knife switches that require the switch
to be open before the housing door can be opened,
are called___ switches.
Answer: C. safety
96.A close nipple____
Answer: D. has threads over its entire length
97.When applying rubber tape to an electrical
splice, it would be necessary to___.
Answer: A. stretch the tape properly during the
application
98.A stranded wire with the same AWG as a solid
wire___
Answer: C. is larger in total diameter
99.A limit switch is used on a piece of machinery to
open the circuit when the___
Answer: B. travel reaches a preset limit
100.When rigid metal conduits are buried the
minimum cover required by the code is____
Answer: A. 6”
PASS F
1.A fixture that weighs more than ____ pounds
shall not be supported by the screw shell of a
lampholder.
Answer: D. 6
17.A branch circuit that supplies a number of
outlets for lighting and appliances is a ___branch
circuit
Answer: C. general purpose
18.When three equal resistors are connected in
parallel, the total resistance is___
Answer: B. less than any one resistor
19.The efficiency of a motor is a measure of____
Answer: C. how well it converts electrical
energy into mechanical energy

2.Your foreman asked you to measure the

20.When stripping insulation from an aluminum
insulation resistance of some conductors. To do
conductor_____.
this you would use a ________.
I. remove insulation as you would sharpen a pencil
Answer: B. megger
II. ring the conductor and slip the insulation off the
3.The main difference between a pipe thread and a
conductor
machine thread is that the pipe thread is ________.
III. peel the insulation back and then cut outwards
Answer: D. tapered
Answer: C. I and III only
4.Receptacles in residential wiring are regularly
21.The ____angle is the angle between the real
connected in _____.
power and the apparent power
Answer: A. parallel
Answer: B. power factor
5.A foreman in charge of a crew of men preparing
22.The most heat is created when current flows
to work on a low voltage tension circuit should
through which of the following?
caution them to _______.
Answer: C. a 10-ohm resistor
Answer: B. consider the circuit hot at all times
23. 60 cycle frequency travels 180 degrees in how
6.The term pneumatic refers to _____.
Answer: C. air many seconds?
Answer: B. 1/120
7.What type of fastener would you use to mount a
24.The current - carrying capacity of conductors
box to a hollow tile wall?
expressed in amperes is____
Answer: B. toggle bolts
Answer: C. ampacity
8.If a low resistance is connected in parallel with a
25.The electrician's tapered reamer is used for___
higher resistance, the combined resistance is
Answer: C. reaming the ends of rigid conduit
______.
after it is cut
Answer: B. always less than low resistance
26.Electricity is sold by the kilowatt which is
9. The lubricant used to make pulling wires through
___watts
a conduit easier is _____.
Answer: B. 1000
Answer: D. powdered soapstone
27.Three-way switching does not use the following
10.The instrument by which electric power is
conductor
measured is a ______.
Answer: C. grounded
Answer: D. wattmeter
28.The greater the number of free electrons the
11.The connection between the grounded circuit
better the___ of a metal
conductor and the equipment grounding conductor
Answer: D. conductivity
at the service is called ______ bonding
29.To cut wire mold you would___
Answer: C. main
Answer: D. use a hacksaw and remove the
12.The larger the conductor, the ____
burr with a file
Answer: D. lower the resistance
30.Electrical contacts are opened or closed when
13.A hook on the end of a fish tape is not to___
the electrical current energizes the coils of a device
Answer: D. protect the end of the wire
called a___
14.When soldering two copper conductors together,
Answer: D. relay
they are kept clean while heating by___
31.A clamp-on ammeter will measure____
Answer: A. the use of flux
Answer: D. accurately only when clamped
15.Metal cabinets used for lighting circuits are
perpendicular to a conductor
grounded to____
32.When a current leaves its intended path and
Answer: A. reduce shock hazard
returns to the source bypassing the load the circuit
16.In sockets, extension cord is protected by
is___
means of the ____knot
Answer: B. shorted
Answer: A. underwriter
33.The electric pressure of electromotive force is 51. A hacksaw with fine teeth used to cut raceways
measured by the___ is commonly called a____
Answer: A. volt Answer: A. tube saw
34.Conduit installed in a concrete slab is 52.You shouldn't use a file without a handle
considered a____ because____
Answer: C. wet location Answer: B. the user may be injured
35.It is best as a safety measure, not to use water 53.The brightness of an incandescent lamp is rated
to extinguish electrical equipment fires. The main in___
reason is that water___ Answer: D. lumens
Answer: A. may transmit shock to the user

54.If the primary winding of a 10 to 1 step down

36.The total opposition to current flow in an AC transformer has 20,000 turns, the secondary
circuit is expressed in ohms and is called___ winding should have___ turns.
Answer: A. impedance Answer: B. 2000
37.When a person is burned the basic care steps 55.An electron is___
are____ Answer: D. the smallest part of an atom with a
A. cover and cool the burned are negative charge
B. prevent infection 56.The signals of electrical injury may include___.
C. care for shock I. unconsciousness
D. all the above II. weak, irregular, or absent pulse
38.A good magnetic material is____ III. dazed, confused behavior
Answer: C. iron Answer: D. I, II, and III
39.Since fuses are rated by an amperage and 57.This code is intended to be suitable for
voltage a fuse will work on___ mandatory application by governmental bodies
Answer: B. AC or DC exercising legal jurisdiction over___
40.A fuse puller is used in replacing___ I. electrical installations
Answer: A. cartridge fuses II. and for use by insurance inspectors
41.A pendant fixture is a____ Answer: A. both I and II
Answer: A. hanging fixture 58.The name of the tool commonly used for
42.The unit of measurement for electrical bending small size conduit is a ___
resistance to current is the___ Answer: C. hickey
Answer: B. ohm 59.When cutting holes in masonry which of the
43.A low energy power circuit____ following tools is most commonly used
Answer: C. has its power supplied by Answer: C. star drill
transformer and batteries 60.Electrician's diagonal lineman pliers should not
44.To convert AC or DC you will use a ____ be used to cut___
Answer: B. rectifier Answer: C. steel wire
45.Action requiring personal intervention for its 61.One of the following is the first thing to do when
control a person gets an electric shock and is still in
Answer: D. non-automatic contact with the supply
46.A voltmeter is connected in___ with the load Answer: A. remove the victim contain by
Answer: B. parallel using a dry stick or dry rope
47.The transformer output is measured by____ 62.A "mil" measures___
Answer: C. volt-amps Answer: D. 00010”
48.Which of the following hacksaw blades should 63.The term " hertz " means___
be used for the best results in cutting EMT Answer: B. frequency
Answer: D. 32 teeth per inch 64.The difference of electrical potential between
49.So constructed or protected that exposure to the two conductors of a circuit is the
weather will not interfere with successful operation Answer: C. voltage
is___.
I. weatherproof
II. raintight
III. watertight
Answer: D. I, II, and III
50.The rating of the largest size regular plug fuse
is___ amperes
Answer: C. 30