50 QUESTIONS

TIME LIMIT – 1 HOUR

TIME SPENT ____ MINUTES

SCORE____%

JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM #1

1. _____ can be generated.

I. Electricity II. Electrical energy

a.) I only b.) II only c.) Both I & II d.) either I nor II

2. The phenomenon whereby a circuit stores electrical energy is called ______.

a.) Inductance b.) Capacitance c.) Resistance d.) Susceptance

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 _____.

a.) Premises wiring (system)

b.) Service equipment
c.) Utilization equipment
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.

a.) By pass isolation b.) General use c.) Isolating d.) Transfer

5. The permanent joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path that will ensure
electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct safe any current likely to be imposed is
known as ______.

a.) Ordinary tap joint b.) Scarf joint c.) Britannia joint d.) Bonding

6. An instrument that is used to measure the diameter of a wire or cable to thousandths of an inch
is a ______.

a.) Galvanometer b.) Micrometer c.) Hydrometer d.) Ruler

7. A _____ squirrel cage motor can be started at full voltage.

I. Design A II. Design B III. Design C IV. Design D

a.) I only b.) I & II only c.) III & IV only d.) I,II,III or IV
8. A ______ is a braking system for an electric motor.

I. Friction braking II. Plugging III. Dynamic Braking

a.) I only b.) III only c.) I & III only d.) I,II, or III

9. Rigid metal conduit permitted for wiring a hazardous locations if the conduit is threaded and
made up wrench tight at least _____ full threads.

a.) 4 b.) 5 c.) 7 d.) 9

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.

a.) Inverse time b.) Adjustable c.) Control vented d.) Vented power

11. It is intent of this Code that factory installed internal wiring or the conduction 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

a.) I only b.) II only c.) I & II only d.) I,II,III

12. A 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.

a.) Integrated b.) Separately derived c.) Interactive d.) Isolated

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

a.) I only b.) II only c.) II & III only d.) I,II,III

14. Where conductors with an ampacity higher than the ampere rating or setting of the
overcurrent device are used, the _____ shall determine the circuit rating.

a.) Conductor ampacity

b.) Overcurrent device
c.) Combined rating
d.) Derated ampacity
15. ___ are permitted to protect motor branch circuit conductors from overload.

I. Thermal relays
II. Inverse time circuit breakers
III. Time delay fuses
a.) I only b.) II only c.) II & III only d.) I,II, & III

16. The power factor of an incandescent light bulb would be _____.

a.) Unity b.) 0.7 leading c.) 0.7 lagging d.) zero

17. ____ is a pliable raceway.

I. EMT II. ENT III. PVC

a.) I only b.) II only c.) I & II only d.) I,II, & III

18. Flexible cords and cables shall be protected by ____ where passing through holes in covers,
outlet boxes, or similar enclosures.

I. Fitting II. Bushings III. Tie wraps

a.) I only b.) II only c.) II & III only d.) I & II only

19. A transformer would most likely have a _____ efficiency.

a.) 60% b.) 70% c.) 80% 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.

a.) Capacitive effect c.) Conductive effect b.) Skin effect d.) Outer effect

21. A value assigned to a circuit or system for the purpose of conveniently designating its voltage
class is _______.

a.) Nominal Voltage c.) Voltage (of a circuit) b.) Voltage to ground d.) 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.

a.) AC squirrel cage c.) Wound rotor induction b.) AC induction d.)Synchronous
23. _____ is the resistance at the point of contact of two conductors or one conductor and another
surface.

a.) Conductor resistance b.) Contact resistance c.) Resistance per M/ft d.) Resistance per K/ft

24. _____ is/are classified as a conduit body.

I. LB fitting II. FS box III. LR fitting

a.) I & II only b.) II only c.) II & III only d.) I & III only

25. ____ Raceways are not suitable to enclose conductors that are subject to physical damage.

a.) Rigid metal conduit b.) Intermediate metal conduit c.) PVC schedule 40 d.) PVC schedule 80

26. A low power factor in an industrial plant is most likely caused by _______.

a.) Insufficient resistive loads b.) Insufficient inductive loads

c.) Excessive resistive loads d.) Lack of synchronous condenser

27. Where lighting outlets are installed in interior stairways, there shall be a wall switch at each
floor level to control the lighting where the difference between floor levels is ____ steps or
more.

a.) Two b.) Four c.) Six d.) Eight

28. A voltage or current that is reversed at regular intervals is called ____ voltage or current.

I. Direct II. Steady State III. Sinusoidal

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) none of the these

29. Of the following ____ is a false statement.

a.) The term kilowatt indicates the measure of power which is all available for work.
b.) The term kilovolt-amperes indicate the apparent power made up of an energy component
and a wattles or induction component.
c.) In an industrial plant, low power factor is usually due to underloaded induction motors.
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 starting current causes voltage drop on the circuit and
the lights will blink or burn dim.
d.) All of these.
31. In general, motors are designed to operate in a maximum ambient temperature of ____ unless
specifically designed for a higher temperature.

a.) 60% b.) 50% c.) 45% d.) 40%

32. A type of single phase motor that can be operated on either ac or dc is a ____ motor.

a.) Multispeed c.) Universal b.) Capacitor-start d.) Repulsion-induction

33. For screw shell devices with attached leads, the conductor attached to the screw shell shall be
____ in color.

a.) White or Gray b.)Orange c.) Green d.) Black

34. Branch circuit conductors shall have an ampacity not less than _______.

a.) The load increased 125%

b.) 100% of the load to be served
c.) 80% of the load to be served
d.) 125% of the continuous load plus 80% of the noncontinuous load

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 ____.

a.) Isolating switch c.) General use switch b.) Bypass isolation switch d.)transfer switch

36. Raceways or cable trays containing electric conductors shall not contain _____.

I. Pipe for steam II. Tube for air III. Pipe for water

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) I,II, or III

37. Not readily accessible to persons unless special means for access are used is _____.

a.) Elevated b.) Guarded c.) Isolated d.) Listed

38. After cutting a conduit to remove the rough edges on both ends, the conduit ends should be
_______.

a.) Sanded b.) Shaped c.) Burnished d.) ground

39. The instrument used to indicate phase relation between current and voltage is the ___.

a.) Megger b.) Power factor meter c.) Voltmeter d.) Galvanometer
40. To calculate the va, one needs to know the _______.

a.) Voltage and current b.) Impedance and conductance

c.) Resistance and impedance d.) Ohms and resistance

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 ______.

a.) 2amps b.) 3amps c.) 4amps d.) 5amps

42. When an ammeter is disconnected from an in-service current transformer, the secondary
terminals of the current transformer must be ___.

a.) Shorted b.) Open c.) Disconnected d.) Grounded

43. Reactance will cause the current in a circuit to vary only when _______.

a.) AC current flows c.) There is no resistance in the circuit

b.) DC current flows d.) There is resistance in the circuit

44. Motors of 1/3, 1/4, and 1/8 hp are connected in parallel. Those motors deliver a total of ____.
a.) 1hp b.) 7/8hp c.) 17/24 d.) .07hp

45. Flexible cords and cables shall not be used.

a.) For wiring of cranes and hoists

b.) For prevention of the transmission of noise or vibration
c.) To run through holes in floors
d.) Simply to facilitate frequent interchange

46. A fixture that weighs more than ______ shall be supported independently of the outlet box.

a.) 25pounds b.) 30pounds c.) 50pounds d.) 75pounds

47. The force which moves electrons from atom to atom through a closed conducting path is
called _______.

a.) Flux b.) Resistance c.) Admittance d.) EMF

48. An advantage of a 240-volt system compared with a 120-volt system of the same wattage is
_______.

a.) Reduced voltage drop c.) Large currents

b.) Reduced power use d.) Lower electrical pressure
49. A resistor has an indicated tolerance error of 10 percent. With a value of 1,000 ohms, the
minimum resistance the resistor may have is ______.

a.) 1,000ohms b.) 990ohms c.) 910ohms d.) 900ohms

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 _______.

a.) 10turns b.) 40turns c.) 120turns d.) 160turns

50 QUESTIONS
TIME LIMIT – 1 HOUR
TIME SPENT ____ MINUTES

SCORE____%

CB#2

JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM #2 One Hour Time Limit

1. Frequency is measured in ___________.

a.) Hertz b.) Voltage c.) RPM d.) Foot pounds

2. Which of the following would cause the most power to the dissipated in the form of heat?

a.) XL b.)XC c.) Resonance d.) Resistance

3. _______is the combined opposition to current by resistance and reactance.

a.) Q b.) Z c.) XC d.) IR

4. An electrician in the industry would first check the ______ to current a low power factor.

a.) Resistance b.) Hysteresis c.) Inductive load d.) Reductance

5. Single conductor cable runs within a building are generally more common than multicable
runs because ________.

a.) Of conduit fill c.) The splicing is easier

b.) Of the temperature d.) The weight is evenly distributed

6. ______ has the highest electrical breakdown strength and longest life over all other materials
used for insulation.

a.) Rubber insulation c.) Impregnated paper

b.) Woven cloth d.) Thermoplastic

7. Voltage in a generator is produced by ____________.

a.) Resonance b.) Pressure c.) Cutting lines of force d.) Chemical

8. To adjust the voltage generated by a constant speed DC generator, you would change the
______.
a.) Stator b.) Slip rings c.) Brushes d.) Field current
9. The generator which is best suited for electroplating power is a _____ generator.

a.) Slip-phase b.) Six pole c.) Separately excited d.) Compound

10. To change the rotation of a DC motor you would __________.

a.) Reverse capacitor leads c.) Reverse commutator

b.) Reverse A1 and A2 d.) Reverse F1 and F2

11. Frequency is determined by the _______ of an alternator.

I. Size
II. Number of poles
III. Voltage
IIII. Rotation speed of armature

a.) II only b.) II and III only c.) II and IV only d.) I,II, and IV only

12. An example of a “made” electrode would be ________.

a.) Metallic water pipe c.) Concrete-encased

b.) Metal frame of a building d.) Ground rod

13. Illumination is measured in ____________.

a.) Luminous flux b.) Lumens c.) Temperature d.) Foot candles

14. A motor enclosure designed and constructed to contain sparks or flashes that may ignite
surrounding gas or vapor is called __________.

a.) Non-ventilated
b.) Encapsulated
c.) Explosion proof
d.) Water cooled

15. The output of a 3Ø transformer is measured in units called _________.

a.) Wat t b.) Volt-amps c.) Impedance d.) Turns-ratio

16. Three horsepower is equivalent to _______ watts.

a.) 764 b.) 2292 c.) 2238 d.) none of these

17. Sometimes copper conductors are coated (tinned) to help prevent _______.

a.) Higher Resistance c.) Capacitive Reactance

b.) Mechanical damage d.) Chemical reaction
18. A wheatstone bridge is used to measure ________ resistance.

I. Low II. Medium III. High

a.) I only b.) II and III only c.) III only d.) II only

19. To check voltage to ground, you would check from _______.

a.) The breaker to the cabinet

b.) Hot to neutral
c.) The breaker to the grounding terminal
d.) All of these

20. The inductive action that causes current flow on the outside surface of a conductor is known
as the ________.

a.) Corona effect

b.) Skin effect
c.) Electrolytic action
d.) DC reactance

21. Electrical continuity is required by the electrical code for metallic conduit.

a.) To assure equipment grounding c.) To reduce inductive heat

b.) To reduce static electricity d.) To trace electrical wiring

22. The Resistance of an open circuit is equal to _________.

a.) Less than one ohm b.) Zero c.) Infinity d.) None of these

23. An electrical timer switch for lighting is normally connected in ______ with the lighting
circuit being controlled.

a.) Series b.) Parallel c.) Sequence d.) Tandem

24. The definition of ampacity is _________.

a.) The current-carrying capacity of conductors expressed in volt-amps

b.) The current-carrying capacity expressed in amperes
c.) The current-carrying capacity of conductors expressed in wattage
d.) The current in amperes a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use
without exceeding its temperature rating

25. The grounded conductor would connect to the ______ of a lampholder.

a.) Screw shell b.) Filament c.) Base contact d.) Lead in wire
26. A three-phase, 6-pole AC alternator 34 kva, on a Y-connected system. During one complete
mechanical rotation (360) will have ______ electrical rotations.

a.) 1 b.) 1 ½ c.) 3 d.) 12

27. The voltage per turn of the primary of a transformer is ______ the voltage per turn of the
secondary.

a.) More than b.) The same as c.) Less than d.) None of these

28. A single concrete-encased electrode shall be augmented by one additional electrode if it does
not have a resistance to ground of ______

a.) 25 ohms b.) 30 ohms c.) 50 ohms d.) Not a Code requirement

29. Which of the following is not true about alternating current?

a.) Develops eddy current c.) Is suitable for charging batteries

b.) It can be transformed d.) interference with communication lines

30. On a 120V 1Ø circuit, grounding fault protection for personnel operates on the principal of
unbalanced current between ________.

a.) The grounded and ungrounded conductor

b.) The ungrounded conductors
c.) The grounding conductor and the neutral conductor
d.) The service disconnect and the branch circuit

31. In a 3Ø circuit, how many electrical degrees separate each phase?

a.) 360 b.) 180 c.) 120 d.) 90

32. _______duty is a type of service where both the load and the time intervals may have wide
variations.

a.) Continuous b.) Periodic c.) Intermittent d.) Varying

33. The definition of ambient temperature is ______________.

a.) The temperature of the conductor

b.) The insulation rating of the conductor
c.) The temperature of the area surrounding the conductor
d.) The maximum heat the insulation can be used within
34. As the power factor of a circuit is increased ____________.

a.) Reactive power is decreased c.) Reactive power is increased

b.) Active power is decreased d.) Both active and reactive power are increased

35. Tinning rubber insulated twisted cable is done to _____________.

a.) Make the strands stronger

b.) Prevent chemical reactions between the copper and the rubber
c.) Increase the resistance
d.) Meet NEMA requirements

36. A negatively charged body has ______.

a.) Excess of the electrons c.) Deficit of electrons

b.) Excess of neutrons d.) Deficit of neutrons

37. A fluorescent light blinks “on” and “off” repeatedly may in time _______.

a.) Cause the fuse to blow c.) Cause the wire to melt
b.) Cause the switch to wear out d.) Result in damage to the ballast

38. Electrical appliances are connected in parallel because it ________.

a.) Makes the operation of appliances independent of each other

b.) Results in reduced power loss
c.) Is a simple circuit
d.) Draws less current

39. What relationship determines the efficiency of electrical equipment?

a.) The power input divided by the output

b.) The volt-amps x the wattage
c.) The va divided by the pf
d.) The power output divided by the input

40. What is the formula to find watt hour?

a.) E x T x 1000 b.) I x E x T c.) I x E x T/1000 d.) E x T x Ø/1000

41. Of the six ways of producing emf, which method used the least?

a.) Pressure b.) Solar c.) Chemical action d.)Friction

42. The voltage produced by electromagnetic induction is controlled by _______.

a.) The number of lines of flux cut per second

b.) Eddy currents
c.) The size of the magnet
d.) The number of turns

43. As the power factor of a circuit is increased _________.

a.) Reactive power is decreased

b.) Active power is decreased
c.) Reactive power is increased
d.) Both active and reactive power are increased

44. The breakdown voltage of insulation depends upon ________ value of AC voltage.

a.) R.M.S. b.) Effective c.) Peak d.) 1.732 of peak

45. The AC system is preferred to the DC system because _________.

a.) DC voltage cannot be used for domestic appliances

b.) DC motors do not have speed control
c.) AC voltages can be easily changed in magnitude
d.) High-voltage AC transmission is less efficient

46. DC series motors are used in applications where _______ is required.

a.) Constant speed b.) High starting torque

c.) low no-load speed d.) None of these

47. Basically all electric motors operate on the principle of repulsion or ________.

a.) Magnetism b.) Induction c.) Resistance d.) Capacitance

48. A capacitor opposes ________.

a.) Both a change in voltage and current c.) Change in voltage

b.) Change in current d.) none of these

49. The armature current drawn by any DC motor is proportional to the _________.

a.) Motor Speed c.) flux required

b.) Voltage Applied d.) Torque applied

50. The greatest voltage drop in a circuit will occur when the _____________ the current flow
through that part of the circuit.

a.) Greater b.) Slower c.) Faster d.) Lower

50 QUESTIONS
TIME LIMIT – 1 HOUR
TIME SPENT ____ MINUTES

SCORE____%
JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM #3 One Hour Time Limit

1. The electromotive force required to cause a current to flow may be obtained ____.

I. Thermally II. Mechanically III. Chemically

a.) I only b.) I & III only c.) II & III only d.) I, II, & III

2. Which of the following is not true?

a.) A fluorescent fixture is more efficient than an incandescent fixture.

b.) Room temperature has an effect on the operation of a fluorescent lamp.
c.) Fluorescent fixtures have a good power factor with the current leading the voltage.
d.) The life of a fluorescent bulb is affected by starting and stopping.

3. Resistance opposes the flow of current at a circuit and is measured in _________.

a.) Farads b.) Joules c.) Ohms d.) Henrys

4. Which of the following is true?

a.) Wooden plugs may be used for mounting electrical equipment in concrete.
b.) The high-leg conductor of a 4-wire delta is identified blue in color.
c.) The minimum size service permitted by the Code for a residence is 100 amps.
d.) The ungrounded conductor is connected to the screw shell of a lamp holder.

5. Multiple start buttons in a motor control circuit are connected in _______.

a.) Series b.) Parallel c.) Series-parallel d.) none of these

6. Which of the following if not true?

a.) Feeder demand factors are applicable to household electric ranges.

b.) A green colored conductor can be used as an ungrounded circuit conductor.
c.) Insulated conductors #6 or smaller shall be white or gray, no marking tape permitted.
d.) All joints or splices must be electrically and mechanically secure before soldering.
7. Special permission is ________.

a.) Granted by the electrical foreman on the job.

b.) Verbal permission by the inspector.
c.) Given only once on one blueprint change request.
d.) The written consent of the authority having jurisdiction.

8. One million volts can also be expressed as ______.

a.) 1 millivolt b.) 1kilovolt c.) 1megavolt d.) 1microvolt

9. Resistance in a circuit may be ________.

I. Resistance of the conductors II. Resistance due to imperfect contact

a.) I only b.) II only c.) Both I & II d.) Neither I nor II

10. Which of the following is not true?

a.) All receptacles on 15 and 20 amp branch circuits must be of the grounding type.
b.) Splices and joints shall be covered with an insulation equivalent to the conductor insulation.
c.) The size of the conductor determines the rating of the circuit.
d.) All 15 and 20 amp receptacles installed in a dwelling bathroom shall have GFCI protection.

11. A magnetic field is created around a conductor.

a.) Whenever current flows in the wire, provided the wire is made of magnetic material
b.) Only when the wire carries a large current
c.) Whenever current flows in the conductor
d.) Only if the conductor is formed into a loop

12. A universal motor has brushes that ride on the _______.

a.) Commutator b.) Stator c.) Inter-pole d.) Field

13. How many kw hours are consumed by 25-60 watt light bulbs burning 5 hours in a 120
v circuit?

a.) 1.5 b.) 180 c.) 7.5 d.) 75

14. A dynamo is ________.

a.) A pole line insulator

b.) A tool used to test dielectric strength
c.) A meter used for checking the R.P.M. of a motor
d.) A machine for converting mechanical energy
15. Which of the following is/are generally used for field magnets?

I. Copper II. Steel III. Wrought iron

a.) I and II only b.) I and III only c.) II and III only d.) I, II, and III

16. The difference between a neutral and a grounded circuit conductor is _________.

a.) Only a neutral will have equal potential to the ungrounded conductor
b.) Only a neutrals outer covering is white or natural gray
c.) Only a neutral carries unbalanced current
d.) There is no difference

17. The normal rotation motor is _____ facing the front of the motor. (The front of a motor
is the end opposite the shaft).

a.) Clockwise b.) Counter clockwise

18. A function of a relay is to _________.

a.) Turn on another circuit c.) Limit the flow of circuits

b.) Produce thermal electricity d.) Create a resistance in the field
winding

19. Which of the following is not true?

a.) It is an electrical impossibility to have a circuit with only inductive reactance because the
metallic wire has a resistance.
b.) The voltage of a circuit is the greatest effective difference of potential that exists between any
two conductors of a circuit.
c.) The current is said to lag the voltage in a circuit that has only capacitive reactance.
d.) Power factor is the phase displacement of current and voltage in an AC circuit.

20. Unity power factor, which means that the current is in phase with the voltage, would be
____.

a.) .50 b.) .80 c.) 0.10 d.) 1.0

21. Rheostat and potentiometers are types of ________ resistors.

a.) Film b.) Variable c.) Fixed d.) Wirewound

22. A laminated pole is ________.

a.) One built up layers or iron sheets, stamped from sheet metal and insulated
b.) Used in transmission lines over 100kv
c.) A pole soaked in creosote
d.) Found in the western part of the U.S.A.

23. Which of the following is true?

a.) Conductors of different systems may not occupy the same enclosure.
b.) Knife switches should be mounted in a horizontal position.
c.) 75 amps is a standard size fuse.
d.) Circuits are grounded to limit excess voltage to ground, which might occur from lighting or
exposure to other higher voltage sources.
24. Electrical power is a measure of _______.

a.) Work wasted b.) Voltage

c.) Rate which work is performed d.) Total worker performed
25. What percentage of the maximum (peak) voltage is the effective (R.M.S.) voltage?

a.) 100% b.) 70.7% c.) 63.7% d.) 57.7%

26. A low factor is commonly caused by ______.

I. Induction motors II. Synchronous motors III. Fluorescent lights

a.) III only b.) II and III only c.) I and III only d.) I, II, and III

27. Which of the following is not true?

a.) Conduit painted with enamel cannot be used outdoors.

b.) All AC phase wires neutral and equipment grounding conductors if used must be installed in
the same raceway.
c.) PVC shall have a minimum burial depth of 24”.
d.) EMT raceway can be installed in an air conditioning-space heating duct.

28. Which of the following is not true?

a.) Equal currents flow in the branches of parallel circuits.

b.) The total resistance of a parallel circuit is less than the smallest resistor in the circuit.
c.) The total current in a parallel circuit is the sum of the branch currents.
d.) In a parallel circuit, there is more than one path for the current flow.
29. Hysteresis is _______.

a.) The tool used to read the specific gravity of a battery

b.) The lagging of magnetism, in a magnetic metal, behind the magnetizing flux which
produces it.
c.) The opposite of impedance.
d.) None of these

30. The electric pressure of a circuit would be the ________.

a.) Voltage b.) Amperage c.) Resistance d.) Wattage

31. Permeability is ________.

a.) The opposite of conductance.

b.) A measure of the ease with which magnetism passes through any substance
c.) The total resistance to current flow
d.) The liquid substance in a battery

32. The Wheath stone bridge method is used for accurate measurements of ______.

b.) Voltage b.) Amperage c.) Resistance d.) Wattage

33. 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

a.) I only b.) II only c.) Either I or II d.) Both I and II

34. In solving series parallel circuits, generally you would _______.

a.) Treat it as a series circuit c.) Assume that all leads are equal
b.) Reduce it to its simplest form d.) Treat it as a parallel circuit

35. A commutator is _______.

a.) A ditching machine

b.) The inter-poles of a generator
c.) A device for causing the alternating currents generated in the armature to flow in the same
direction in the external circuit
d.) A transformer with a common conductor
36. Which of the following is true?

a.) EMT may be threaded

b.) The “white” colored conductor connected to the silver colored post on a duplex receptacle on
a 120V two-wire branch circuit is called the “neutral” conductor.
c.) Plastic water pipe is approved to be used for electrical conduit.
d.) The screw shell of a lamp holder may support a fixture weighing 6 pounds.

37. To fasten a box to a terra cotta wall you should use which of the following?

a.) Wooden plug b.) Lag bolt c.) Expansion bolt d.) Toggle bolt

38. If a 240 volt heater is used on 120 volts, the amount of heat produced will be ______.

a.) Twice as great

b.) Four times as great
c.) ¼ as much
d.) The same

39. 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

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) I, II, and III

40. When soldering a joint, the flux is used to ________.

a.) Keep the wire cool c.) Lubricate the joint

b.) Keep the surface clean d.) maintain a tight connection

41. The transferring of electrons from one material to another would be _______.

a.) Electrochemistry
b.) Static electricity
c.) Solar electricity
d.) Piezoelectricity

42. A minimum thickness of _______ inch/inches of concrete over conduits and raceways
should be used to prevent cracking.
a.) 1 b.) 2 c.) 3 d.) 4
43. Wire connectors are generally classified as _____ type (s).

I. Thermal II. Pressure

a.) I only b.) II only c.) Both I and II d.) Neither I nor II

44. One of the disadvantages of indenter or crimp connectors is _______.

a.) They must be re-criped at each annual maintenance inspection

b.) That special tools are required to make the joint
c.) Eventually they will loosen
d.) They can only be used copper conductors

45. 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% of the rated value

II. At rated frequency
III. Temperature of the surrounding cooling air at no time exceeding 40F) and
average temperature of the surrounding cooling air during any 24-hour period not
exceeding 30OC (86F)O

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) I, II, and III

46. Which of the following is not true?

a.) An autotransformer may be used as part of the ballast for lighting circuits.
b.) A branch circuit can never be supplied through an autotransformer.
c.) The losses of the autotransformer are less than those of a two-coil transformer.
d.) Autotransformers may be used as starting compensators for AC motors.

47. 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 [Link] (104 O

a.) 25 b.) 80 c.) 100 d.) 125

48. The symbol for a wye connection is _______.

a.) S b.) Δ c.) Ø d.) Y

49. Which of the following meters is a wattmeter?

Load

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) I, II, and III

50. The voltage of a circuit is best defined as __________.

III MeterI Meter I I Meter

a.) The potential between two conductors.

b.) The greatest difference of potential between two conductors.
c.) The effective difference of potential between two conductors.
d.) The average RMS difference of potential between any two conductors.
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TIME LIMIT – 1 HOUR

TIME SPENT ____ MINUTES

SCORE____%

JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM #4 One Hour Time Limit

1. Electrical current is measured in terms of _________.

a.) Electron pressure c.) watts

b.) Electrons passing a point per second d.) Resistance

2. A stop switch is wired _______ in a motor circuit.

a.) Series b.) Series-shunt c.) Series-parallel d.) Parallel

3. An autotransformer has ________.

a.) One coil b.) Series-shunt c.) Three coils d.) Four coils

4. What type of meter is shown below?

a.) Wat t meter b.) Ammeter c.) Ohmmeter d.) Voltmeter

5. Concrete, brick or tile walls are considered as being _______.

a.) Isolated b.) Insulator c.) Grounded d.) Dry locations

6. Is the symbol for a ____ panel?

a.) Power b.) Wall-mounted c.) Lighting d.) Surface-mounted

7. A corroded electrical connection _____.

a.) Decreases the voltage drop

b.) Decreases the resistance of the connection
c.) Increases the resistance at the connection
d.) Increases the ampacity at the connection

8. An AC ammeter or voltmeter is calibrated to read RMS values; this means the meter is
reading the _____ value.

a.) Maximum b.) Peak c.) Average d.) Effective

9. The correct connection for the two 120 volt lights to the single pole switch would be _____.

a.) 1-4 2-6 3-5-7 b.) 1-6 2-5 3-4-7 c.) 1-7 2-5-6 3-4 d.) 1-5 2-6-7 3-4

10. The location of a wall receptacle outlet in the bathroom of a dwelling shall be installed ____.

a.) The Code does not specify the location

b.) Adjacent to the toilet
c.) With 36” of outside edge of basin
d.) Across from the shower

11. On a delta three-phase four-wire secondary, how much hot wires may use the common
neutral?

a.) 1 b.) 2 c.) 3 d.) 4

12. 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.

a.) 70% b.) 75% c.) 60% d.) 80%

13. Insulated nonmetallic boxes are made of ____.

I. Polyvinyl chloride II. Bakelite III. Bower-Barff lacquer

a.) I only b.) II only c.) I and II only d.) I,II, and III

14. Tungsten-filament lamps can be used on ___ circuits.

a.) AC b.) DC c.) AC and DC d.) none of these

15. An overcurrent protective device with a circuit fusible part that is heated and severed by the
passage of overcurrent through it is called a ______.

a.) Current-limiter c.) Circuit Breaker b.) Fuse d.) Thermal overload
16. The service conductors between the terminal of the service equipment and a point usually
outside the building, clear of the building walls, where joined by tap or splice to the service
drop is called the ______.

a.) Service drop c.) Service equipment

b.) Service-entrance conductors d.) none of these

17. If you need to know the provisions for the installation of storage batteries, you would refer to
Article _____ of the Code.

a.) 225 b.) 445 c.) 460 d.) 480

18. 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.

a.) I and II only b.) I and III only c.) II and III only d.) I,II, and III

19. To cut rigid conduit you should ______.

a.) Use 3 wheel pipe cutter c.) Use hack saw and ream the end
b.) Use a cold chisel and ream the ends d.) order it cut to size

20. A fixture that weighs more than ____ pounds shall be supported independently of the outlet
box.

a.) 25 b.) 30 c.) 35 d.) 50

21. Is it permissible to install direct current and alternating current conductors in the same outlet
outbox?
a.) Yes, if insulated for the maximum voltage of any conductor
b.) No, Never
c.) Yes, if the ampacity is the same for both conductors
d.) Yes, In dry places

22. Electrical equipment shall be installed ______.

a.) Better than minimum Code allows

b.) According to the local Code when more stringent than the N.E.C.
c.) According to the N.E.C. regardless to the local Code.
d.) According to the local Code when less stringent than the N.E.C.
23. Voltage drop in a wire is _____.

a.) The wire resistance times the voltage c.) A function of insulation
b.) A percentage of the applied voltage d.) Part of the load voltage

24. Conductors shall not installed in locations where the operating temperature will exceed that
specified for the type of _____ used.

a.) Connectors b.) Protection c.) Insulation d.) Wiring

25. Galvanized conduit has a finish exterior and interior of _____.

a.) Lead b.) Copper c.) Nickel d.) Zinc

26. Which of the following is the best type of saw to cut a 3” diameter hole through ½”
plywood?

a.) Circular saw b.) Saber saw c.) Hack saw d.) Cross-cut saw
CB#4

27. Which of the following machine screws has the smallest diameter?

a.) 6-32 x 1” b.) 10-32 x ¾” c.) 8-32 x ½” d.) 10-24 x 3/8”

28. Which of the following is the most important factor contributing to an electrician’s safety on
the job?

a.) Work at a slow pace c.) Be alert at all times

b.) Always wear leather gloves d.) Never be late for break

29. A one-quarter bend in a raceway is equivalent to an angle of ____ degrees.

a.) 90 b.) 45 c.) 25 d.) 180

30. A 3O, a 6O, a 9O and a 12O resistor are connected in parallel, which resistor will consume
the most power?

a.) 3O b.) 6O c.) 9O d.) 12O

31. 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.

a.) 35 b.) 45 c.) 50 d.) 60

32. The best way to lay out a 40 foot long straight line on a floor is to _____.

a.) Use a steel measuring tape with dark crayon

b.) Use a plumb bob with long string
c.) Use a long 2 x 4 and a lead pencil
d.) Use a chalk line

33. Silver is used on electrical contacts to _____.

a.) Avoid corrosion c.) Improve continuity

b.) Improve efficiency d.) Improve appearance

34. Electricians should be familiar with the rules and regulations of their job mainly to ____.

a.) Eliminate overtime c.) Perform their duties properly

b.) Increase wages d.) Save time

35. To determine if the raceway is truly vertical an electrician would use a _____.

a.) Plumb bob b.) Transit level c.) Square d.) Level

36. In order to prevent a safety hazard an electrician should never ______.

a.) Strike a hardened steel surface with a hardened steel hammer

b.) Use a soft brass hammer to strike a soft brass surface
c.) Strike a soft iron surface with a hardened steel hammer
d.) Use a soft iron hammer to strike a hardened steel surface

37. 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.

a.) 10 b.) 12 c.) 15 d.) 18

38. When conduit or tubing nipples having a maximum length not to exceed 24” are installed
between boxes they shall be permitted to filled _____ percent of its total cross-sectional area.

a.) 31 b.) 40 c.) 53 d.) 60

39. Before using rubber gloves when working on high voltage equipment the gloves should be
____.

a.) Cleaned inside and out c.) Oiled inside and out
b.) Tested to withstand the high voltage d.) Brand new
40. Stranded wire should be ____ before being placed under a screw head.

a.) Tinned
b.) Twisted together tightly
c.) Coated with an inhibitor
d.) Sanded

41. A 3O, 6O, 9O and a 12O resistor are connected in series. The resistor that will consume the
most power is the ___ ohm.

a.) 3O b.) 6O c.) 9O d.) 12O

42. What Article of the NEC refers to grounding?

a.) 230 b.) 240 c.) 250 d.) 300

43. The total of the following numbers 8 5/8”, 6 ¼”, 7 3/16”, 5 ¼” is _____.

a.) 27 5/16” b.) 26 1/8” c.) 28 7/8” d.) none of these

44. A fusestat is different than the ordinary plug fuse because a fusestat _____.

a.) Doesn’t have threads c.) Has different size threads

b.) Has left-hand threads d.) Has an aluminum screwshell

45. The symbol usually indicates a (an) _____.

a.) Switch b.) Receptacle c.) Ceiling outlet d.) Exhaust fan

46. 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 _____.

a.) Check the ground rod connection first

b.) Change to a circuit breaker
c.) Install a 30 amp fuse
d.) Check the circuit for a problem

47. To sharpen an electrician’s knife, you would use a _____ stone.

a.) Rubber b.) Carborundum c.) Rosin d.) Bakelite

48. The decimal equivalent of 3/16” is ____.

a.) 0.125 b.) 0.1875 c.) 5.33 d.) none of these

49. When drilling into a steel I-beam, the most likely cause for breaking a drill bit would be
____.

a.) The drill bit is too dull c.) Too much pressure on the bit
b.) Too slow a drill speed d.) Too much cutting oil on bit

50. Which of the fuses is blown?

a.) L1 fuse is blown c.) Both fuses are blown

b.) L2 fuse is blown d.) Neither fuse is blown
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TIME LIMIT – 1 HOUR

TIME SPENT ____ MINUTES

SCORE____%
CB#5

JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM #5 One Hour Time Limit

1. Locknuts are sometimes used in making electrical connections on studs. In these cases the
purpose of the locknuts is to _____.

a.) Be able to connect several wires to one stud

b.) Make it difficult to tamper with the connection
c.) Make a tighter connection
d.) Prevent the connection from loosening under vibration

2. To cut rigid conduit you should _____.

a.) Use a 3-wheel pipe cutter

b.) Use a cold chisel and ream the ends
c.) Use a hacksaw and ream the ends
d.) Order it cut to size

3. 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 ______.

a.) A wattmeter
b.) A voltmeter
c.) An Ammeter
d.) A stator thermocouple

4. Two switches in one box under one face-plate is called a _____.

a.) Double-pole switch c.) 2-way switch

b.) Two-gang switch d.) Mistake

5. A conduit body is _____.

a.) A cast fitting such as an FD or FS box

b.) A standard 10 foot length of conduit
c.) A sealtight enclosure
d.) A “LB” or “T”, or similar fitting
6. A dwelling unit is ________.

a.) One unit of an apartment

b.) One or more rooms used by one or more persons
c.) One or more rooms with space for eating, living, and sleeping
d.) One or more rooms used as a housekeeping unit and having permanent cooking and
sanitation provisions.

7. Enclosed means, surrounded by a ____ which will prevent persons from accidentally contacting
energized parts.

I. Wal l II. Fence III. Housing or case

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) I,II, or III

8. Where the conductor materials are not specified in the Code, the conductors are assumed to be
____.

a.) Bus bars b.) Aluminum c.) Copper- clad aluminum d.) Copper

9. The voltage lost across a portion of a circuit is called the ____.

a.) Power loss b.) Power factor c.) Voltage drop d.) Apparent va

10. In a series circuit ____ is common.

a.) Resistance b.) Current c.) Voltage d.) Wattage

11. Batteries supply ___ current.

a.) Positive b.) Negative c.) Direct d.) Alternating

12. Electron flow produced by means of applying pressure to a material is called _____.

a.) Photo conduction

b.) Electrochemistry
c.) Piezoelectricity
d.) Thermoelectricity

13. Raceways shall be provided with ____ to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction.

a.) Accordion joints

b.) Thermal fittings
c.) Expansion joints
d.) Control-expansion
14. An alternation is ______.

a.) One-half cycle

b.) One hertz
c.) One alternator
d.) Two cycles

15. 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

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) I,II and III

16. What chapter in the Code is Mobile Homes referred to?

a.) Chapter 3 b.) Chapter 5 c.) Chapter 6 d.) Chapter 8

17. Never approach a victim of an electrical injury until you ____.

a.) Find a witness c.) Have a first aid kit

b.) Are sure the power is turned off d.) Contact the supervisor

18. A wattmeter indicates ______.

I. Real power
II. Apparent power if PF is not in unity
III. Power factor

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) I,II, and III

19. The connection of a ground clamp to a grounding electrode shall be ____.

a.) Accessible b.) Visible c.) Readily Accessible d.) In sight

20. The current will lead the voltage when _____.

a.) Inductive reactance exceeds the capacitive reactance in the circuit

b.) Reactance exceeds the resistance in the circuit
c.) Resistance exceeds the reactance in the circuit
d.) Capacitive reactance exceeds the inductive reactance in the circuit

21. Mandatory rules of the Code are identified by the use of the word _____.

a.) Should b.) Shall c.) Must d.) Could

22. Which of the following is not one of the considerations that must be evaluated in judging
equipment?

a.) Wire-bending and connection space c.) Longevity

b.) Arcing effects d.) Electrical insulation

23. To increase the range of an AC ammeter which one of the following is most commonly used?

a.) A current transformer

b.) Condenser
c.) An inductance
d.) A straight shunt (not U-shape)

24. 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 ______.

a.) Full charged

b.) Short circuited
c.) Open-circuited
d.) Fully discharged

25. To transmit power economically over considerable distances, it is necessary that the voltages
be high. High voltages are readily obtainable with ____ currents.

a.) Rectified b.) AC c.) DC d.) Carrier

26. Two 500 watt lamps connected in series across a 110 volt line draws 2 amperes. The total
power consumed is ____ watts.

a.) 50 b.) 150 c.) 220 d.) 1000

27. The resistance of a copper wire to the flow of electricity _____.

a.) Decreases as the length of the wire increases

b.) Decreases as the diameter of the wire decreases
c.) Increases as the diameter of the wire increases
d.) Increases as the length of the wire increases

28. Enclosed knife switches that require the switch to be open before the housing door can be
opened are called ______ switches.

a.) Release b.) Air-break c.) Safety d.) Service

29. A type of cable protected by a spiral metal cover called ___ in the field.

a.) BX b.) Greenfield c.) Sealtight d.) Romex

30. The resistance of a circuit may vary due to ______.

a.) A loose connection

b.) Change in voltage
c.) Change in current
d.) Induction

31. Grounding conductors running with circuit conductors may be _____.

I. Uninsulated
II. A continuous green, if covered
III. Continuous green with yellow stripe, if covered

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) I,II, and III

32. 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

a.) I only b.) II only c.) Both I and II d.) Neither I or II

33. The definition of ampacity is _____.

a.) The current carrying capacity of conductors expressed in volt-amps

b.) The current carrying capacity expressed in amperes
c.) The current carrying capacity of conductors expressed in wattage
d.) The current in amperes a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use
without exceeding its temperature rating

34. Continuous duty is _____.

a.) A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for the three hours or more
b.) A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for one hour or more
c.) Intermittent operation in which the load conditions are regularly recurrent
d.) Operation at a substantially constant load for an indefinitely long time

35. A location classified as dry may be temporarily subject to _____.

I. Wetness II. Dampness

a.) I only b.) II only c.) Both I and II d.) Neither I nor II

36. 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.

a.) Cabinet b.) Panel board c.) Cutout box d.) Switch board
37. A 15 ohm resistance carrying 20 amperes of current uses ____ watts of power.

a.) 300 b.) 3000 c.) 6000 d.) None of these

38. When using # 14-2 with ground Romex, the ground _____ carry current under normal
operation.

a.) Will b.) Will not c.) Will sometimes d.) None of these

39. As compared with solid wire, stranded wire of the same gauge size is ____.

a.) Better for higher voltages c.) Easier to skin

b.) Given a higher ampacity d.) Larger in total diameter

40. The type of AC system commonly used to supply both commercial light and power is the __.

a.) 3-phase, 3wire

b.) 3-phase, 4wire
c.) 2-phase, 3wire
d.) Single phase, 2-wire

41. To make a good soldered connection between two stranded wires, it is least important to
____.

a.) Use enough heat to make the solder flow freely

b.) Clean the wires carefully
c.) Twist the wires together before soldering
d.) Apply solder to each strand before twisting the two wires together

42. The most important reason for using a conduit-type fitting in preference to making a bend in
a one inch conduit is to _____.

a.) Avoid the possible flattering of the conduit when making the bend
b.) Cut down the amount of conduit needed
c.) Make a neater job
d.) Make wire pulling easier

43. When skinning a small wire, the insulation should be “penciled down” rather than cut square
to ______.

a.) Allow more room for the splice

b.) Save time in making the splice
c.) Decrease the danger of nicking the wire
d.) Prevent the braid from fraying
44. Rubber insulation on an electrical conductor would quickly be damaged by continuous
contact with _____.

a.) Water b.) Acid c.) Oil d.) Alkali

45. A tester using an ordinary light bulb is commonly used to test _____.

a.) Whether a circuit is AC or DC c.) An overloaded circuit

b.) For polarity of a DC circuit d.) For grounds on 120 volts
circuits

46. Pigtails are used on brushes to _____.

a.) Compensate for wear

b.) Supply the proper brush tension
c.) Make a good electrical connection
d.) Hold the brush in the holder

47. With respect to fluorescent lamps it is correct to state _____.

a.) The filaments seldom burn out

b.) The starters and tubes must be replaced at the same time
c.) They are easier to install than incandescent light bulbs
d.) Their efficiency is less than the efficiency of incandescent light bulbs

48. A _____ stores energy in much the same manner as a spring stores mechanical energy.

a.) Resistor b.) Coil c.) Condenser d.) None of these

49. An overcurrent trip unit of a circuit shall be connected in series with each _____.

a.) Transformer
b.) Grounded conductor
c.) Overcurrent device
d.) Ungrounded conductor

50. _____ Lighting is a string of outdoor lights suspended between two points.

a.) Pole b.) Festoon c.) Equipment d.) Outline

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50 QUESTIONS
TIME LIMIT – 1 HOUR

TIME SPENT ____ MINUTES

SCORE____%

JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM #6 One Hour Time Limit

1. Something that would affect the ampacity of a conductor would be ______.

I. Voltage II. Amperage III. Length IV. Temperature

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) IV only

2. Alternating currents may be increased or decreased by means of a _____.

a.) Motor b.) Transformer c.) Dynamo d.) Megger

3. Fixtures supported by the framing members of ceiling systems shall be securely fastened to the
ceiling framing member by mechanical means such as ____.

I. Bolts or screws II. Rivets III. Clips identified for this use

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) I,II or III

4. Which has the highest electrical resistance?

a.) Brass b.) Iron c.) Water d.) Paper

5. Conductor sizes are expressed _______.

a.) Only in circular mils c.) In diameter or area

b.) In AWG or in circular mils d.) In AWG or millimeters

6. Of the following, which one is not a type of file?

a.) Half round b.) Bastard c.) Tubular d.) Mill

7. Oil is used in many large transformers to ________.

a.) Prevent breakdown due to friction c.) Cool and Insulate the transformer
b.) Lubricate the core d.) Lubricate the coils
8. Fractional horsepower universal motors have brushes usually made of ______.

a.) Copper strands b.) Mica c.) Carbon d.) Thin wire rings

9. 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 ______.

a.) Position the person to a sitting position

b.) Cover the person and keep the person warm
c.) Apply artificial respiration immediately
d.) Check the rungs of the ladder

10. Which of the following would be used as a stop button? A.)

11. If a co-worker is burned by acid from a storage battery, the proper first aid treatment is to
wash with ______.

a.) Iodine and leave it open to the air

b.) Vinegar and apply a wet dressing
c.) Water and apply vaseline
d.) Iye and apply a dry bandage

12. A type of motor that will not operate on DC is the _____.

a.) Series
b.) Short shunt
c.) Long shunt compound
d.) Squirrel cage

13. Receptacles installed on _____ ampere branch circuits shall be of the grounding type.

a.) 15 and 20 b.) 25 c.) 30 d.) 40

14. 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 conductors

a.) I only b.) I and II only c.) I and III only d.) I,II, and III

15. A (an) ____ changes AC to DC.

a.) Battery b.) Capacitor c.) Alternator d.) Rectifier

16. A steel measuring tape is undesirable for use around electrical equipment. The least
important reason is the _______.

a.) Danger of entanglement in rotating machines c.) Short circuit

hazard
b.) Shock hazard d.) Magnetic effect

17. ______ is the ability of a material to permit the flow of electrons.

a.) Voltage b.) Current c.) Resistance d.) Conductance

18. Automatic is self-acting, operating by its own mechanism when actuated by some impersonal
influence, such as a change in ______.

I. Temperature II. Pressure III. Current strength

a.) I only b.) I and II only c.) II only d.) I,II and III

19. A fitting is ______.

a.) Part of a wiring system that is intended primarily to perform an electrical function
b.) Pulling cable into a confined area
c.) To be suitable or proper for
d.) Part of a wiring system that is intended primarily to perform a mechanical function

20. The neutral conductor _____.

a.) Is always the “white” grounded conductor

b.) Has 70% applied for a household clothes dryer for a branch circuit
c.) Never apply ampacity corrections
d.) Carries the unbalanced current

21. An appliance that is not easily moved from one place to another in normal use in a ______
appliance.

a.) Fastened in place b.) Dwelling-unit c.) Fixed d.) Stationary

22. All wiring must be installed so that when completed _____.

a.) It meets the current-carrying requirements of the load

b.) It is free of shorts and unintentional grounds
c.) It is acceptable to Code compliance authorities
d.) It will withstand a hy-pot test
23. Rosin is preferable to acid as a flux for soldering wire because rosin is _____.

a.) A dry powder

b.) A better conductor
c.) A non conductor
d.) Noncorrosive

24. Utilization equipment is equipment which utilizes _____ energy for mechanical, chemical,
heating, lighting or similar purposes.

I. Chemical II. Electric III. Heat

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) I,II and III

25. The main purpose of using a cutting fluid when threading conduit is to ________.

a.) Prevent the formation of rust

b.) Wash away the metal chips
c.) Improve the finish of the thread
d.) Prevent the formation of electrolytic pockets

26. Of the following, the best indication of the condition of the charge of a lead acid battery is
the _____.

a.) Temperature of the electrolyte c.) Open circuit cell voltage

b.) Level of the electrolyte d.) Specific gravity

27. In general, the most important point to watch in the operation of transformer is the ____.

a.) Core loss

b.) Exciting current
c.) Temperature
d.) Primary voltage

28. When mounting electrical equipment, wooden plugs driven into holes in ___ shall not be
used.

I. Masonry II. Concrete III. Plaster

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) I,II, or III

29. Mica is commonly used in electrical construction for ______.

a.) Commutator bar separators c.) Strain insulators

b.) Heater cord insulation d.) Switchboard panels
30. If a fuse becomes hot under normal load, a probable cause is ______.

a.) Excessive tension in the fuse clip

b.) Rating of the fuse is too low
c.) insufficient pressure at the fuse clips
d.) Rating of the fuse is too high

31. For maximum safety the magnetic contactors used for reversing the direction of rotation of a
motor should be ______.

a.) Operated from independent sources

b.) Electrically interlocked
c.) Mechanically interlocked
d.) Electrically and Mechanically interlocked

32. Large squirrel cage induction motors are usually started at a voltage considerably lower than
the line voltage to ______.

a.) Allow the rotor current to build up gradually

b.) Permit starting under full load
c.) Avoid excessive starting current
d.) obtain a low starting speed

33. Which of the following is a motor starter? C.)motor starter

34. If the voltage on a light bulb is increased 10%, the bulbs will ______.

a.) Fail by insulation breakdown c.) Burn more brightly

b.) Have a longer life d.) Consume less power

35. All edges that are invinsible should be represented in a drawing by lines that are ____.

a.) Dotted b.) Curved c.) Solid d.) Broken

36. A light bulb usually contains ______.

a.) Air b.) Neon c.) H2O d.) Either a vacuum or gas

37. The service disconnecting means shall be installed _____.

I. Outside a building II. Inside a building III. At the meter

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) Either I or II

38. Critical burns are potentially ____.

a.) Life-threatening b.) Disfiguring c.) Disabling d.) All of these

39. A set of lights switched from three different places can be controlled by _____ switch (es).

a.) Two 3-way and one 4-way c.) 2 single-pole

b.) Two 3way and one 2way d.) Four pole

40. 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 _____.

a.) Start artificial respiration immediately

b.) Cover the person and keep warm
c.) Move the person to a window
d.) Remove the persons shoes

41. A wrench you would not use to connect rigid metal conduit is a ____ wrench.

a.) Box end b.) Chain c.) Strap d.) Stillson

42. The instrument that would prove least useful in testing for opens, grounds, and shorts after
the wiring has been completed is the ____.

a.) Voltmeter b.) Ammeter c.) Ohmmeter d.) Megger

43. A stranded wire is given the same size designation as a solid wire if it has the same ____.

a.) Weight per foot c.) Strength

b.) Overall diameter d.) Cross-sectional area

44. 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 _____.

a.) Double-pole, double-throw

b.) Double-pole, single-throw
c.) Single-pole, double-throw
d.) Single-pole, single-throw

45. The rating “1000 ohms, 10 watts” would generally apply to a _____.

a.) Transformer b.) Relay c.) Resistor d.) Heater

46. The open circuit test on a transformer is a test for measuring its ____.

a.) Insulation resistance

b.) Copper losses
c.) Iron losses
d.) Equivalent resistance of the transformer
47. The proper way to open a knife switch carrying a heavy load is to ______.

a.) Open it with care, to avoid damage to the auxilliary blade by the arc
b.) Open it slowly so that there will not be a flash over at the contacts
c.) Tie a 5 foot rope on the switch handle and stand clear of the switch
d.) Open it with a jerk so as to quickly break any arc

48. When thermal overload relays are used for the protection of polyphase induction motors,
their primary purpose is to protect the motors in case of _____.

a.) Short circuit between phases

b.) Low line voltage
c.) Reversal of phases in the supply
d.) Sustained overload

49. The National Electrical Code is sponsored by the _____.

a.) Underwriters Lab

b.) National Safety Council
c.) National Electrical Manufacturers Association
d.) National Fire Protection Association

50. Which of the following is an LB conduit body?

a.) LB conduit body
50 QUESTIONS
TIME LIMIT – 1 HOUR

TIME SPENT ____ MINUTES

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JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM #7 One Hour Time Limit

1. An advantage that rubber insulation has is that it _______.

a.) Is not damaged by oil c.) Does not absorb much moisture
b.) Is good for extreme temperatures d.) Will not deteriorate with age

2. The advantage of using a storage battery rather than a dry cell is the storage battery ____.
a.) Is portable
b.) Is less expensive
c.) Can be recharged
d.) Is easier to use

3. The least desirable device for measuring an electrical cabinet containing live equipment is a
_____.

a.) 6’ wooden ruler

b.) Plastic ruler
c.) Wooden yard stick
d.) 12’ steel tape

4. The relationship of a transformer primary winding to the secondary winding is expressed in

_____.

a.) Wattage b.) Turns-ratio c.) Current d.) Voltage

5. When the size # 12 of a stranded wire is referred to, this number specifies the:

a.) Strength of wire c.) Square inch area of the insulation

b.) Cross-sectional area of the wire d.) The pounds per square inch

6. 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

a.) I, II and III b.) I only c.) II only d.) I and II only
7. To increase the life of an incandescent light bulb you could ______.

a.) Use at a higher than rated voltage c.) Turn off when not in use
b.) Use at a lower than rated voltage d.) Use at a higher wattage

8. 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

a.) I only b.) II only c.) Both I and II d.) Neither I nor II

9. When re-routing conduit, it may be necessary to increase the wire size, if the distance is
greater, in order to ______.

a.) Account for current drop

b.) Allow for possible resistance drop
c.) Compensate for voltage drop
d.) Account for ampacity drop

10. One megaohm is the equivalent of ______

a.) 100 ohms b.) 100 ohms c.) 100,000 ohms d.) 1,000,000 ohms

11. On smaller gauges of wire, they are pencil-stripped to prevent _______.

a.) Over stripping

b.) Loosening of the wire-nut
c.) Nicks in the wire
d.) Other

12. Galvanized conduit is made of _________

a.) Iron b.) Zinc c.) Nickel d.) Lead

13. The frame of a motor is usually positively grounded to ______.

a.) Protect against shock b.) Remove the static currents

c.) Provide 115 volts d.) Protect from lightning

14. When wrapping a splice with both rubber and friction tape, the main purpose of the friction
tape is to _______.
a.) Provide extra insulation
b.) Build up the insulation to the minimum thickness required
c.) Protect the rubber tape
d.) Provide a waterproof seal
15. An electrician should not wear shoes that have sponge rubber soles while working mainly
because they _______.

a.) Wear out too quickly

b.) Are not waterproof
c.) Are not insulated
d.) Are easily punctured when stepping on a nail

16. The transformer output is measured by ______.

c.) Volts b.) Amps c.) Volt-amps d.) Watts

17. Which of the following hacksaw blades should be used for the best results in cutting EMT?

a.) 12 teeth per inch

b.) 18 teeth per inch
c.) 24 teeth per inch
d.) 32 teeth per inch

18. So constructed or protected that exposure to the weather will not interfere with successful
operation is ______.

I. Weather proof II. Raintight III. Watertight

a.) I only b.) I and II only c.) II only d.) I,II and III

19. The rating of the largest size regular plug fuse is _____ amperes.

a.) 15 b.) 20 c.) 30 d.) 60

20. A hacksaw with fine teeth used to cut raceways is commonly called a ______.

a.) Tube saw b.) Keyhole saw c.) Sabre saw d.) Crosscut saw

21. You shouldn’t use a file without a handle because ______.

a.) The file is hard to hold b.) The user may be injured
c.) The file will cut too deep d.) Improper filing stroke

22. The brightness of an incandescent lamp is rated in _______.

a.) Wat t s b.) Footcandles c.) Volt-amps d.) Lumens

23. If the primary winding of a 10 to 1 step down transformer has 20,000 turns, the secondary
winding should have ______ turns.

a.) 200,000 b.) 2000 c.) 200 d.) 20

24. An electron is ________.

a.) A neutron b.) An orbiting particle

c.) A proton d.) The smallest part of an atom with a negative charge

25. The signals of electrical injury may include ______.

I. Unconsciousness
II. Weak, Irregular, or absent pulse
III. Dazed, Confused behavior

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) I, II, or III

26. This CODE is intended to be suitable for mandatory application by governmental bodies
excising legal jurisdiction over ______.

I. Electrical installation II. And for use by insurance inspectors

a.) Both I and II b.) Neither I nor II c.) I only d.) II only

27. The name of the tool commonly used for bending small size conduit is a _____.

a.) Growler b.) Mandrel c.) Hickey d.) Henry

28. When cutting holes in masonry which of the following tools is most commonly used?

a.) Auger bit b.) Router bit c.) Star drill d.) Reamer

29. Electrician’s diagonal lineman pliers should not be used to cut ______.

a.) Aluminum wire c.) Steel wire

b.) Copper wire d.) Copper-clad wire

30. One of the following is the first thing to do when a person gets an electric shock and
is still in contact with the supply:

a.) Remove the victim from contact by using a dry stick or dry rope
b.) Treat for burns
c.) Start artificial respiration immediately
d.) Shut off power within 10 minutes

31. A “mil” measures _____.

a.) 1/8” b.) .000001” c.) .001” d.) .00010”

32. The term “hertz” means ______.

a.) Car rental company b.) Frequency c.) Degrees d.) Phase angle

33. The difference of electrical potential between two conductors of a circuit is the:

a.) Resistance b.) Amperage c.) Voltage d.) Wattage

34. The letters DPDT are used to identify a type of ____.

a.) Insulation b.) Fuse c.) Motor d.) Switch

35. The term “ampere-hours” is associated with ______.

a.) Motors b.)Transformers c.) Electromagnets d.) Storage Batteries

36. Which of the following would improve the resistance to earth?

I. Use multiple ground rods

II. Treat the soil
III. Lengthen the ground rod

a.) I only b.) II and III only c.) I and III only d.) I, II, and III

37. A tap tool is a tool used to _____.

a.) Cut external threads c.) Ream raceways

b.) Remove broken bolts d.) Cut internal threads

38. When cutting a metal conduit with a hacksaw, the pressure applied to the hacksaw
should be on _____.

a.) The return stroke only

b.) The forward stroke only
c.) Both the forward and return stroke equally
d.) None of these

39. The switches to be closed in order to obtain a combined resistance of 5 ohms are
____.

a.) 1 and 3
b.) 2 and 3
c.) 1 and 2
d.) 1 and 4
40. When the term “10-32” in connection with machine screws commonly used in
lighting work, the number 32 refers to _____.

a.) Screw length

b.) Screw thickness
c.) Diameter of holes
d.) Threads per inch

41. To fasten a box to a terra cotta wall you would use _____.

a.) Lag bolts b.) Expansion bolts c.) Wooden plugs d.) Rawl Plugs

42. The output winding of a transformer is called the ______.

a.) Primary b.) Output c.) Secondary d.) Both a & b

43. The flux commonly used for the soldering of electrical conductors is _______.

a.) Zinc Chloride b.) Rosin c.) Borax d.) None of these

44. A shunt is sometimes used to increase the range of an electrical measuring instrument.
The shunt is normally used when measuring _____.

a.) AC voltage b.) DC voltage c.) DC amperes d.) AC amperes

45. A battery operates on the principle of _____.

a.) Photo emission c.) Electro chemistry

b.) Turboelectric effect d.) Voltaic Conductivity

46. 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

a.) III only b.) I and II only c.) II and III only d.) I and III only

47. The continuity of an electrical circuit can be determined in the field by the means of
____.

a.) An ammeter
b.) Wheatstone
c.) Bell & battery set
d.) Wat t meter
48. A wattmeter is connected in ____ in the circuit.

a.) Series b.) Parallel c.) Series-Parallel d.) None of these

49. A shunt is used to measure ______.

a.) Resistance b.) Capacitance c.) Current d.) Wattage

50. Which of the following is the symbol for a duplex outlet, split circuit?

a.) b.)

c.) Split duplex d.)

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TIME SPENT ____ MINUTES

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CB#8

JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM #8 One Hour Time Limit

1. Using 1.5 volt dry cells, the voltage between A and B would be _______.

B
a.) 1.5 b.) 4 c.) 6 d.) 12

2. A rigid conduit connecting to an outlet should have a ______.

a.) Bushing and locknut on the outside

b.) Bushing on the outside and locknut on the inside
c.) Locknut and bushing on the inside
d.) Locknut on the outside and a bushing on the inside

3. Identified, as used in the Code in reference to a conductor or its terminals, means that such a
conductor or terminal is to be recognized as ______.
a.) Grounded b.) Bonded c.) Colored d.) Marked

4. A toaster will produce less heat on low voltage because ______.

a.) Its total watt output decrease c.) The resistance has not changed
b.) The current will decrease d.) All of these

5. If the current flow through a conductor is increased, the magnetic field around the conductor
______.

a.) Is unchanged
b.) Becomes stronger
c.) Collapses
d.) Becomes weaker
6. Comparing a #6 conductor to a #10 conductor of equal lengths, the #6 will have lower ___.

a.) Cost b.) Weight c.) Resistance d.) Strength

7. The definition of ambient temperature is _______.

a.) The temperature of the conductor

b.) The insulation rating of the conductor
c.) The temperature of the area surrounding the conductor
d.) The differential temperature

8. The primary reason for using a hacksaw blade with fine teeth rather than coarse teeth when
cutting large stranded conductors is ______.

a.) A coarse blade would overheat the conductor

b.) A coarse blade breaks too easily
c.) To avoid snagging or pulling strands
d.) A fine blade will bend easier

9. The standard residential service is a 3-wire, 240 volt single-phase system. The maximum
voltage to ground in this system would be ______ volts.

a.) 115 b.) 120 c.) 199 d.) 208

10. When working on a motor, the electrician should _____ to prevent accidental starting of the
motor.

a.) Remove the fuses c.) Shut off the switch

b.) Ground the motor d.) Remove the belts

11. It is the responsibility of the electrician to make sure his tools are in good condition because
_____.

a.) Defective tools can cause accidents

b.) The boss may want use them
c.) The company will pay only for only one set of tools
d.) A good job requires perfect tools

12. Continually overloading a conductor is a poor practice because it causes _______.

a.) The conductor to melt c.) The conductor to shrink
b.) The installation to deteriorate d.) Damage to the raceway

13. For better illumination you would _______.

a.) Random spacing of lights

b.) Even spacing, numerous lights
c.) Evenly spaced, higher ceilings
d.) Cluster lights
14. A junction box above a lay-in ceiling is considered ______.

a.) Concealed b.) Accessible c.) Readily accessible d.) Recessed

15. Which of the following metals is most commonly used in the filament of the bulb?

a.) Aluminum b.) Mercury c.) Tungsten d.) Platinum

16. Electrical equipment can be defined as ________.

I. Fittings II. Appliances III. Devices IV. Fixtures

a.) I only b.) I and IV only c.) I, III and IV d.) All of these

17. If two equal resistance conductors are connected in parallel, the resistance of the two
conductors is equal to ______.

a.) The resistance of one conductor

b.) Twice the resistance of one conductor
c.) One-half the resistance of one conductor
d.) The resistance of both conductors

18. Wire connection should encircle binding posts in the _____ manner the nut turns to tighten.

a.) Opposite b.) Same c.) Reverse d.) Different

19. Which of the following is a limit switch?

20. The primary and secondary windings of a transformer always have ______.

a.) A common magnetic circuit

b.) The same size wire
c.) Separate magnetic circuits
d.) The same number of turns

21. Which of the following is not the force which moves electrons?

a.) EMF b.) Voltage c.) Potential d.) Current

22. A motor with a wide speed range is a ______.

a.) DC motor
b.) AC motor
c.) Synchronous motor
d.) Induction motor
23. The “stator” of an AC generator is another name for the ______.

a.) Rotating portion

b.) Slip rings
c.) Stationary portion
d.) Housing

24. Where galvanized conduit is used, the main purpose of the galvanizing is to ______.

a.) Slow down rust c.) Provide better strength

b.) Provide better continuity d.) Provide a better surface for
painting

25. To lubricate a motor sleeve bearing you would use ______.

a.) Grease b.) Vaseline c.) Oil d.) Graphite

26. When soldering conductors, flux is used ______.

a.) To heat the conductors quicker c.) To prevent loss of heat

b.) To keep the surface clean d.) To bond the conductors

27. _____ Means so constructed or protected that exposure to the weather will not interfere with
successful operation.

a.) Weatherproof
b.) Weather tight
c.) Weather resistant
d.) All weather

28. The current used for charging storage batteries is _______.

a.) Square-wave b.) Direct c.) Alternating d.) Variable

29. You should close a knife switch firmly and rapidly as there will be less _____.

a.) Likelihood of arcing c.) Danger of shock

b.) Wear on the contacts d.) Energy used

30. If one complete cycle occurs in 1/30 of a second, the frequency is _______.

a.) 30 hertz b.) 60 cycle c.) 115 cycle d.) 60 hertz

31. An instrument that measures electrical energy is called the ______.

a.) Galvanometer
b.) Wattmeter
c.) Dynamometer
d.) watt-hour meter
32. In electrical wiring, “wire nuts are used to ______.

a.) Connect wires to terminals c.) Connect the electrode

b.) Join wires and insulate the joint d.) Tighten the panel studs

33. Which of the following would be the best metal for the magnet?

a.) Steel b.) Aluminum c.) Lead d.) Tin

34. An electrician may use a megger _____.

a.) To determine the RPM of a monitor

b.) To determine the output of a motor
c.) To check wattage
d.) To test a lighting circuit for a ground

35. The least important thing in soldering two conductors together is to ______.

a.) Use plenty of solder c.) Clean the conductors

b.) Use sufficient heat d.) Use the proper flux

36. The property of a circuit tending to prevent the flow of current and at the same time causing
energy to be converted into heat is referred to as ______.

a.) The inductance

b.) The resistance
c.) The capacitance
d.) The reluctance

37. Rigid conduit is generally secured to outlet boxes by _____.

a.) Beam clamps

b.) Locknuts and bushings
c.) Set screws
d.) Offsets

38. Which one of the following is not a safe practice when lifting heavy items?

a.) Use the arm and leg muscles

b.) Keep your back as upright as possible
c.) Keep lifting a heavy object until you get help
d.) Keep your feet spread apart

39. A thermocouple will transform _____ into electricity.

a.) Current b.) Heat c.) Work d.) Watts

40. In a residence the wall switch controlling the ceiling light is usually _____.

a.) Connected across both lines

b.) A double pole switch
c.) Connected in one line only
d.) A 4-way switch

41. A switch which opens automatically when the current exceeds a predetermined limit would
be called a ______.

a.) Limit Switch b.) Circuit breaker c.) DT disconnects d.) Contactor

42. A wattmeter is a combination of which two of the following meters?

I. Ammeter II. Ohmmeter III. Phase meter IV. Voltmeter V. Power factor meter

a.) II and III b.) I and V c.) I and IV d.) II and V

43. What would the ohmmeter read?

a.) 100 O b.) 200 O c.) 125 O d.) 50 O

44. Acid is not considered a good flux when soldering conductors because it ______.

a.) Smells bad

b.) Is corrosive
c.) Is non-conductive
d.) Costs too much

45. If the spring tension on a cartridge fuse clip is weak, the result most likely would be ____.

a.) The fuse would blow immediately

b.) The fuse clips would become warm
c.) The voltage to the load would increase
d.) The supply voltage would increase

46. The branch-circuit loads specified by the Code for lighting and receptacles are considered
______.

a.) Minimum loads

b.) Maximum loads
c.) Loads to be served
d.) Peak loads

47. The conductor with the highest insulation temperature rating is ______.

a.) RH b.) TW c.) THWN d.) THHN

48. After cutting a conduit, to remove the rough edges on both ends, the conduit ends should be
_____.

a.) Reamed b.) Filed c.) Sanded d.) Ground

49. To fasten a raceway to a solid concrete ceiling, you would be _______.

a.) Toggle bolts

b.) Expansion bolts
c.) Wooden plugs
d.) Rawl plugs
50. A commutator of a generator should be cleaned with which of the following?

a.) Emery cloth

b.) Graphite
c.) A smooth file
d.) Fine sand paper
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TIME SPENT ____ MINUTES

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JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM #9 One Hour Time Limit

1. To control a ceiling light from five different locations it requires which of the following?

a.) Four 3-way switches and one 4-way switch

b.) Three 4-way switches and two 3-way switch
c.) Three 3-way switches and two 4-way switch
d.) Four 4-way switches and one 3-way switch

2. The advantage of AC over DC includes which of the following?

a.) Better speed control c.) Ease of voltage variation

b.) Lower resistance at higher current d.) Impedance is greater

3. Which of the following is considered the best electrical conductor?

a.) Iron wire b.) Copper wire c.) Aluminum wire d.) Tin wire

4. The liquid in a battery is called the _____.

a.) Askarel b.) Festoon c.) Hermetic d.) Electrolyte

5. A color code is used in multiple-conductor cables. For a 3-conductor cable the colors
would be ______.

a.) One black, one red and one white

b.) Two black, and one red
c.) One white, one black and one blue
d.) Two red and one black

6. Explanatory material in the Code is characterized by _____.

a.) The word “shall”

b.) FPN
c.) The word “may”
d.) the word “could”
7. The identified grounded conductor of a lighting circuit is always connected to the screw
of a light socket to _____.
a.) Reduce the possibility of accidental shock
b.) Ground the light fixture
c.) Improve the efficiency of the lamp
d.) Provide the easiest place to contact the wire

8. A _____ box may be weatherproof.

a.) Watertight b.) Rainproof c.) Raintight d.) All of these

9. 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 ________.

a.) Currents would circulate through individual raceways

b.) Less expensive to install a single raceway
c.) Less labor hours for pulling wires in a single raceway
d.) Conductors are easier to pull in a single raceway

10. Installing more than three current carrying conductors in the same conduit requires
_____.

a.) A larger conduit c.) Derating of ampacity

b.) High heat rated conductors d.) Continuous loading

11. A ______ helps prevent arcing in movable contacts.

a.) Spring b.) Condenser c.) Resistor d.) Hydrometer

12. The _____ circuit is that portion of a wiring system prior to the final overcurrent
protective device protecting the circuit.

a.) Service b.) Feeder c.) Power d.) Branch

13. 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 ______.

a.) When you pull on the conductor it will tighten

b.) The screw will not become loose
c.) The conductor will act as a locking nut
d.) The conductor will not turn off
14. Determining a positive wire on a single-phase circuit is ______.

a.) Possible with a wattmeter c.) Possible with an ammeter

b.) Possible with a voltmeter d.) An impossibility

15. A ______ is used for the testing specific gravity.

a.) Thermocouple b.) Megger c.) Hydrometer d.) Galvanometer

16. An autotransformer differs from other types of transformers in that _____.

a.) Its primary winding is always larger than its secondary winding
b.) It can be used only in automobiles
c.) Its primary and secondary windings are common to each other
d.) It must be wound with heavier wire

17. Where the ____ is likely to be high, asbestos insulation on the conductor would be a
good choice.
a.) Temperature b.) Humidity c.) Voltage d.) Amperage

18. If the end of a cartridge fuse becomes warmer than normal, you should ______.

a.) Tighten the fuse clips c.) Notify the utility company
b.) Lower the voltage on the circuit d.) Change the fuse

19. Which of the following is the poorest conductor of electricity?

a.) Mercury b.) Aluminum c.) Carbon d.) Silver

20. The primary winding of a loaded step-down transformer has ____ compared to
secondary winding.

a.) Lower voltage and current

b.) Higher voltage and current
c.) Higher voltage and lower current
d.) Lower voltage and higher current

21. Copper is used for the tip of a soldering iron because _____.

a.) Copper will not melt

b.) Copper is a very good conductor of heat
c.) Solder will not stick to the other alloys
d.) Copper is less expensive
22. The sum of the voltage drop around a circuit is equal to the source voltage is _____.

a.) Kirchhoff’s Law

b.) Ohm’s Law
c.) Nevins’s Theory
d.) Faraday’s Law

23. Piezoelectric is caused by crystals or binding ______.

a.) Chemical b.) Battery c.) Pressure d.) Heat

24. Heavy-duty lampholders include _____.

a.) Admedium 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 of the above

25. The reason for installing electrical conductors in a conduit is ____.

a.) To provide a ground

b.) To increase the ampacity of the conductors
c.) To protect the conductors from damage
d.) To avoid derating for continuous loading of conductors

26. Discoloring of one end of a fuse normally indicates _____.

a.) Increased current

b.) Excessive voltage
c.) Low resistance
d.) Poor contact

27. Wing nuts are useful on equipment where ____.

a.) Cotter pins are used c.) A wrench cannot be used

b.) The nuts must be removed frequently d.) Screws cannot be used

28. When resistors are connected in series, the total resistance is ______.
a.) The sum of the individual resistance values
b.) The equivalent of the smallest resistance value
c.) The equivalent of the largest resistance value
d.) Less than the value of the smallest resistance
29. If a 120 volt incandescent light bulb is operating at a voltage of 125 volts, the result will
be _____.

a.) It may be enough to blow a fuse

b.) The bulb won’t be as bright
c.) Shorter life of the bulb
d.) The wattage will be less than rated

30. Laminations are used in transformers to prevent ______.

a.) Copper loss

b.) Weight
c.) Eddy current loss
d.) Counter EMF

31. The Code requires which of the following colors for the equipment grounding
conductor?

a.) White or gray c.) Yellow

b.) Green or green with yellow stripes d.) Blue with yellow stripes

32. Sometimes mercury toggle switches are used in place of a regular toggle switch because
they _____.

a.) Are easier to connect c.) Are less expensive

b.) Do not wear out as quickly d.) They glow in the dark

33. The assigned color for the high-leg conductor of a three-phase, 4-wire delta secondary is
_____.

a.) Red b.) Black c.) Blue d.) Orange

34. 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 ______.

a.) It is unsafe
b.) It makes pulling the conductors trough the conduit too difficult
c.) You can damage the galvanized coating on the conduit
d.) Too many bends require extra wire to be pulled

35. The correct word to define wiring which is not concealed is _____.

a.) Open b.) Uncovered c.) Exposed d.) Bare

36. A solenoid is _____.

a.) Relay b.) Permanent magnet c.) Dynamo d.) Electromagnet

37. An electrician should always consider the circuit to be “hot” unless he definitely knows
otherwise. The main reason is to avoid ______.
a.) Personal injury c.) Saving time
b.) Having to find the panel d.) Shutting off the wrong circuit

38. The best thing to cut PVC conduit within a tight area is _____.

a.) A short hacksaw b.) A nylon string c.) A knife d.) A pipe cutter

39. If a live conductor is contacted accidentally, the severity of the electrical shock is
determined primarily by ______.
a.) The size of the conductor c.) The current in the conductor
b.) Whether the current is DC or AC d.) The contact resistance

40. Ohm’s law is ______.

a.) An equation for determining power
b.) The relationship between voltage, current and power
c.) The relation between voltage, current and resistance
d.) A measurement of wattage losses

41. What is the normal taper on a standard conduit thread cutting die?

a.) ½” per foot b.) ¼” per foot c.) 3/8” per foot d.) ¾” per foot

42. In an AC circuit the ratio of the power in watts to the total volt-amps is called the ____.

a.) Demand factor

b.) Power factor
c.) Turns’ ratio
d.) Diversity factor

43. The total load on any overcurrent device located in a panel board shall not exceed ____
of its rating where in normal operation the load will continue for the 3 hours or more.
a.) 80% b.) 125% c.) 70% d.) 50%

44. Four heaters, each having a resistance of 30 ohms, are connected in series across a 600volt
Train circuit. The current is____ amperes.

a.) 5 b.) 17 c.) 20 d.) 80

45. A ladder which is painted is a safety hazard mainly because the paint _____.

a.) May conceal weak spots in the rails or rungs

b.) Is slippery after drying
c.) Causes the wood to crack more quickly
d.) Peels and the sharp edges of the paint may cut the hands

46. The chemical used as the agent in the fire extinguishers to fight electrical fires is ____.

a.) CO2 b.) KOH c.) H2O d.) L6O

47. A location classified as _____ may be temporarily subject to dampness and wetness.

a.) Dry b.) Damp c.) Moist d.) Wet

48. The average dry cell battery gives an approximate voltage of _____.

a.) 1.5 b.) 1.2 c.) 1.7 d.) 2.0

49. The ____ circuit is that portion of a wiring system beyond the final overcurrent
protection

a.) Lighting b.) Feeder c.) Signal d.) Branch

50. What is the voltage between points Y and Z?

EACH OF THE 12 OHM LOADS IS 2 AMPERES

a.) 72 volts b.) 120 volts c.) 24 volts d.) 144 volts

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JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM #10 One Hour Time Limit

1. The neutral conductor shall not be _____.
a.) Stranded b.) Solid c.) Insulated d.) Fused

2. The voltage drop in a line can be decreased by ____.

I. Increasing the wire size

II. Increasing the current
III. Decreasing the load

a.) I only b.) I and II only c.) I, II, and III d.) I and III only

3. In a residence, no point along the floor line in any wall space may be more than ____ feet
from an outlet.

a.) 6 b.) ½ c.) 12 d.) 10

4. Insulating safety grips on tools _____.

a.) Are enough

b.) Are not meant for that purpose
c.) Should be used with other insulating equipment
d.) Are not enough

5. The rating of any one portable appliance shall not exceed ____ percent of the branch circuit
rating.

a.) 40 b.) 50 c.) 70 d.) 80

6. A generic term for a group of non-flammable synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbons used as

electrical insulating media:

a.) Askarel b.) Acid c.) Chloragorm d.) Solder

7. The part of an electrical system that performs a mechanical function rather than an electrical
function is called a (n) ______.

a.) Receptacle b.) Device c.) Fitting d.) Outlet

8. An electrical condenser is the best defined as _____.

a.) A coil of wire

b.) A wrapping of layers of metal foil
c.) A coil of wire with layers of metal foil
d.) A wrapping of many layers of metal foil set apart by waxed paper

9. Solid wire is preferred instead of stranded wire in panel wiring because _____

a.) Costs less than stranded c.) Can be “shaped” better

b.) Solid will carry more current d.) No derating required for solid

10. Which one of the following is not an insulator?

a.) Bakelite b.) Oil c.) Air d.) Salt water

11. The definition of accessible (wire):

a.) Admitting close approach

b.) Not guarded by locked doors, elevation, etc.
c.) Not permanently closed in by the building or structure
d.) All of these

12. The Code is designed for safety regardless of _____.

I. Cost
II. Time
III. Maintenance
IIII. Efficiency
V. Future Expansion

a.) I and II b.) III and IV c.) I through IV d.) I through V

13. When voltage and current appear at their zero and peak values at the same time, they are in
______.

a.) Motion b.) Group c.) Phase d.) Balanced

14. What is meant by “traveler wire”?

a.) Wiring to a split receptacles c.) Wiring to a door bell

b.) Two-wire between 3-way switches d.) Out of state electrician

15. On a #4 drill bit, the #4 is determined by ____.

a.) Hardness b.) Size c.) Strength d.) Length

16. Wiring systems in wet locations should be _____.

a.) Placed so a permanent air space separates them from the supporting surface
b.) Separated by insulated bushings
c.) Separated by non-combustible tubing
d.) Protected by group strip

17. The best type of fire extinguisher for an electrical fire is a ______.

a.) Dry chemical extinguisher c.) Foam extinguisher

b.) Soda-acid extinguisher d.) Carbon monoxide extinguisher

18. “Thermally protected” appearing on the nameplate of a motor indicates that the motor is
provided with a ______.

a.) Fuse b.) Switch c.) Breaker d.) Heat sensing element

19. A capacitor is a device that ____ energy.

a.) Produces b.) Stores c.) Opposes d.) Increases

20. When working near acid storage batteries, extreme care should be taken to guard against
sparks, essentially to avoid ______.

a.) Overheating the electrolyte c.) A short circuit

b.) An electric shock d.) An explosion

21. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a.) Current flowing through a conductor causes heat

b.) The conduit of an electrical system should be grounded
c.) Voltmeters are connected in parallel in a circuit
d.) Rectifiers change DC to AC
22. When installing raceway systems, it is essential that they be ____

a.) Rigidly supported as required c.) Concealed in walls

b.) Exposed d.) Readily Accessible

23. Which of the following is a “handy” box? B.)

24. The reason for grounding the frame of a portable electric hand tool is to _____.

a.) Prevent the frame of the tool from becoming alive to ground
b.) Prevent overheating of the tool
c.) Prevent shorts
d.) Reduce shorts
e.) Reduce the voltage drop
25. Two metals of different materials shall not be joined together in order to avoid the ____
action.

a.) Rusting b.) Galvanic c.) Reverse d.) Corrosion

26. A _____ is a device which serves to govern in some predetermined manner the electric power
delivered to the apparatus to which it’s connected.

a.) Switch b.) Feeder c.) Service d.) Controller

27. The ungrounded conductor can be identified by the color _____.

a.) White or gray

b.) Green or bare
c.) Pink flamingo
d.) None of these

28. What is the maximum number of overcurrent devices allowed in the lighting and appliance
panel board?

a.) 24 b.) 30 c.) 36 d.) 42

29. A _____ is a certain type of cartridge fuse that can be readily replaced.

a.) Time-lag fuse c.) One-time fuse

b.) Permanent fuse d.) Renewable fuse

30. The purpose of a Western Union splice is _____.

a.) For the use of utility companies only

b.) For the purpose of strengthening a splice
c.) For use on the west coast only
d.) None of these

31. Electricity may be produced by means of ______ forces.

a.) Mechanical b.) Thermal c.) Chemical d.) All of these

32. Copper-clad aluminum conductors have an ampacity ______.

a.) Lower than copper but higher than aluminum

b.) Equal to copper
c.) Rating of their own
d.) Equal to aluminum
33. The heating element in a toaster has a _______.

a.) Low resistance c.) High conductivity

b.) High resistance d.) None of these

34. The total resistance of four 10 ohm resistors in parallel is _____.

a.) 10 ohms b.) 2.5 ohms c.) 5 ohms d.) 4 ohms

35. To mark a point on the floor directly beneath a point on the ceiling, it is best to use a ____.

a.) Transit rod b.) Plum bob c.) Square d.) 12’ tape

36. Openings around electrical penetrations through fire-resistant rated walls, partitions, floors or
ceilings shall be _____.

a.) Bushed b.) Sleeved c.) Firestopped d.) Isolated

37. A generator exciter uses _____ current.

a.) Alternating
b.) Direct
c.) Neither alternating nor direct
d.) Either alternating or direct

38. When installing an instrument meter on a panel, to obtain accurate mounting _____.

a.) Use the meter and drill through the holes c.) Use a template
b.) Drill oversize holes d.) Drill firm back of panel

39. The advantage of cutting a metal rigid conduit with a hacksaw rather than a pipe cutter is
______.

a.) You do not need a vice c.) Less reaming is required

b.) Less energy required in cutting d.) Threading oil is not required

40. You would use an approved ____ to protect conductors from abrasion where they enter a box.

a.) Locknut b.) Bushing c.) All thread d.) Hickey

41. To reverse the rotation of a three-phase motor you would _____.

a.) Reverse all the leads

b.) Reverse two of the four leads
c.) Turn it around
d.) Reverse any two of the three leads
42. The output rating of a one horsepower motor is ______.

a.) 1840 watts b.) 746 watts c.) 1500 watts d.) 1000watts

43. In other than residential calculations, an ordinary outlet shall be calculated at ____.

a.) 200 va b.) 600 watts c.) 300 watts d.) 180 va

44. Impedance is present in the following type of circuit:

a.) Resistance b.) DC only c.) AC only d.) Both AC and DC

45. On an insulated conductor the type letter “TW” indicates ______.

a.) Tie-wire c.) Thermoplastic-waterproof

b.) Thermoplastic-moisture resistant d.) Thermal-with nylon

46. A load is considered to be continuous if it is expected to continue for _____.

a.) ½ hour b.) 1 hour c.) 2 hours d.) 3 hours

47. The standard classification of branch circuits applies only to those circuits with ____ outlets.

a.) Two or more

b.) More than two
c.) More than three
d.) Three or more

48. If the primary of a transformer is 480 volts and secondary is 240/120v, the wire on the ____
is larger.

a.) Tertiary b.) Secondary c.) Primary d.) Winding

49. The important function of a type S fuse is _____.

a.) Non-interchangeable
b.) Slow burner
c.) Motor protection
d.) Fast Acting

50. If the voltage is doubled the ampacity of a conductor _____.

a.) Increase b.) Decrease c.) Doubled d.) Remains the same
50 QUESTIONS
TIME LIMIT – 1 HOUR

TIME SPENT ____ MINUTES

SCORE____%
JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM #11 One Hour Time Limit

1. A _____ is a protective device for limiting surge voltages by discharging or by passing

surge current, and it also prevents continued flow of follow current while remaining
capable of repeating these functions.
a.) Surge arrester b.) Automatic fuse c.) Fuse d.) Circuit Breaker

2. A _____ conductor is one having one or more layers of non-conducting materials that are not
recognized as insulation.

a.) Bare b.) Covered c.) Insulated d.) Wrapped

3. In a DC circuit, the ratio of watts to volt amperes is _____.

a.) Unity
b.) Greater than
c.) Less than one
d.) Cannot tell what it might be

4. A current limiting overcurrent protective device which will _____ the current flowing in the
faulted circuit.

a.) Reduce b.) Increase c.) Maintain d.) None of these

5. The horse power rating of a motor _____.

a.) Is a measure of motor efficiency c.) Cannot be changed to watts

b.) Is the input to the motor d.) Is the output of the motor

6. A common fuse and circuit breaker works on the principal that ______.

a.) Voltage develops heat c.) Current develops heat

b.) Voltage breaks down insulation d.) Current expands a wire
7. The voltage will lead the current when the _____ in the circuit.

a.) Inductive reactance exceeds the capacitive reactance

b.) Reactance exceeds the resistance in the circuit
c.) Resistance exceeds reactance
d.) Capacitive reactance exceeds the inductive reactance

8. Which of the following is an Allen head bolt? A.)

9. ____ 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.

a.) Remote-control
b.) Automatic
c.) Semi-automatic
d.) Controller

10. A 1000 watts, 120 volt lamp uses electrical energy at the same rate as a 14.4 ohm resistor on
_____.

a.) 120 volts b.) 115 volts c.) 208 volts d.) 240 volts

11. When using compressed air to clean electrical equipment the air pressure should not exceed
50 pounds. The main reason is higher pressures ______.

a.) May loosen insulating tape

b.) May blow dust to surrounding equipment
c.) Introduce a personal hazard to the user
d.) May rupture the air hose

12. Which of the following is not used to fasten equipment to concrete?

a.) Expansion bolt b.) Lead shield c.) Rawl plug d.) Steel bushing

13. A single-pole switch to operate a light will have the wiring connected in the ____ conductor.

a.) Grounded b.) Identified c.) Ungrounded d.) Neutral

14. The decimal equivalent of 9/16 is _____.

a.) 0.5625 b.) 0.675 c.) 0.875 d.) None of these

15. The information most useful in preventing the recurrence of a similar type accident when
making out an accident report would be ______.

a.) The nature of the injury c.) The weather conditions at the time
b.) The cause of the accident d.) The age of the person involved
16. What is the total wattage of the circuit?

a.) 3.5 b.) 420 c.) 16,800 d.) 140

17. Artificial respiration after a severe electrical shock is necessary when the shock results
in __.
a.) Broken limbs
b.) Bleeding
c.) Stoppage of breathing
d.) Unconsciousness

18. If the circuit voltage is increased, all else remains the same, only the ____ will change.

a.) Resistance b.) Current c.) Ampacity d.) Conductivity

19. The two methods of making joints or connections for insulated cables are soldered
connections and by means of solderless connection devices (wirenuts). The advantage (s) of a
solderless connection (wirenut) 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

a.) I only b.) I and II only c.) II and III only d.) I, II, and III

20. Which of the following plugs is a polarized plug? C.)

21. When accidentally splashing a chemical into the eyes the best immediate first aid solution is
to ______.

a.) Look directly into the sun c.) Flush eyes with clean water
b.) Rub eyes with dry cloth d.) Close eyes quickly

22. 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 ckts 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

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) I,II and III
23. Which of the following is the correct wiring to a light controlled by two 3-way switches?

a.) I only b.) II only c.) III only d.) IV only

24. The Code considers low voltage to be _____.

a.) 480 volts or less b.) 6oo volts or less c.) 24 volts d.) 12 volts

25. The Cross-sectional area of the bus bar is _____ square inch.

¼”

½”

10 ¾”
a.) 0.125 b.) 1.34375 c.) 11.5 d.) None of these

26. A high spot temperature in a corroded electrical connection is caused by a (an) _____.

a.) Increase in the flow of current through the connection

b.) Decrease in the voltage drop across the connection
c.) Increase in the voltage drop across the connection
d.) Decrease in the effective resistance of the connection

27. _____ is the symbol used for the delta connection.

a.) O b.) S c.) Ø d.) Δ

28. Because aluminum is not a magnetic metal, there will be _____ present when aluminum
conductors are grouped in a raceway.

a.) No heat due to voltage c.) No induced current

b.) No heating due to hysteresis d.) None of these

29. A switch is a device for ______.

I. Making or breaking connections

II. Changing connections
III. Interruption of circuit under short-circuit conditions

a.) I only b.) I and II only c.) II and III only d.) I, II, and III
30. At least two persons are required to be present during a high-voltage test because _____.

a.) One person can cover while the one is on break

b.) High voltage is too heavy for one
c.) If one person is hurt the other person can help
d.) It eliminates over time

31. One of the essential functions of any switch is maintain a ______.

a.) Good high-resistance contact in the closed position

b.) Good low-resistance contact in the closed position
c.) Good low-resistance contact in the open position
d.) Good high-resistance contact in the open position

32. Which of the following is a 30 amp receptacle? B.)

33. When the ground resistance exceeds the allowable value of 25 ohms, the resistance can be
reduced by ______.

I. Parallel ground rods

II. Using a longer ground rod
III. Using a larger diameter ground rod
IIII. Chemical treatment of soil

a.) II and III only

b.) I,II and III only
c.) II, III and IV only
d.) I, II, III and IV

34. Silver and gold are better conductors of electricity than copper; however, the main reason
copper is used is its ______.

a.) Weight b.) Strength c.) Melting point d.) Cost is less

35. Standard lengths of conduit are in 10 foot lengths. A required feeder raceway is 18 yards in
length, how many lengths of 10 foot conduit would you need?

a.) 4 b.) 5 c.) 6 d.) None of these

36. The term “open circuit” means ______.

a.) The wire is in an open area

b.) The wiring is exposed on a building
c.) All parts of the circuit are not in contact
d.) The circuit has one end exposed

37. Which of the items below is used to test specific gravity?

D.) hydrometer
38. Conduit should be installed as to prevent the confliction of water in it between outlets. The
conduit should not have a _____.

a.) Low point at an outlet

b.) High point at an outlet
c.) High point between successive outlets
d.) Low point between successive outlets

39. Brass is an alloy of ______.

a.) Zinc and copper

b.) Lead and copper
c.) Tin and lead
d.) Lead and tin

40. Which type of the following portable fire extinguishers should be used on a live electrical
fire?

a.) Carbon dioxide b.) Water c.) Foam d.) Soda-acid

41. Enclosed knife switches that require the switch to be open before the housing door can be
opened, are called ______ switches.

a.) Release b.) Air-break c.) Safety d.) Service

42. Which of the following is a solenoid? B.)

43. What Article of the Code addresses high-voltage (over 600 volts)?

a.) 450 b.) 230 c.) 680 d.) 490

44. A close nipple _____.

a.) Is always ½” or less in length c.) Has only internal threads

b.) Has no threads d.) Has threads over its entire length

45. When applying rubber tape to an electrical splice, it would be necessary to _____.

a.) Stretch the tape properly during the application

b.) Apply an adhesive to the splice before applying the tape
c.) Apply the rubber tape after any other tape
d.) Apply heat to the tape when installing

46. A stranded wire with the same AWG as a solid wire ______.

a.) Is used for higher voltages c.) Is larger in total diameter

b.) Has a higher ampacity d.) has the same resistance
47. A limit switch is used on a piece of machinery to open the circuit when the ______.

a.) Current exceeds a preset limit

b.) Travel reaches a preset limit
c.) Pressure exceeds a preset limit
d.) temperature reaches a preset limit

48. With switches 1 and 2 closed the combined resistance of the circuit is _____ ohms.

a.) 30 b.) 25 c.) 10 d.) 3

49. When rigid metal conduits are buried the minimum cover required by the Code is _____.

a.) 6” b.) 12” c.) 18” d.) 24”

50. A fixture that weighs more than _____ pounds shall not be supported by the screw shell of a
lamp holder.

a.) 2 b.) 3 c.) 4 d.) 6

50 QUESTIONS
TIME LIMIT – 1 HOUR

TIME SPENT ____ MINUTES

SCORE____%

JOURNEYMAN CLOSED BOOK EXAM #12 One Hour Time Limit

1. Your foreman asked you to measure the insulation resistance of some conductors. To do this
you would use a ______.

a.) Hydrometer b.) Megger c.) Bell tester d.) Wattmeter

2. The main difference between a pipe thread and a machine thread is that the pipe thread is
______.

a.) Finer b.) Longer c.) Uneven d.) Tapered

3. Receptacles in residential wiring are regularly connected in ______.

a.) Parallel b.) Perpendicular c.) Series d.) Diagonal

4. A foreman in charge of a crew of men preparing to work on a low voltage tension circuit
should caution them to ______.

a.) Work only when the load is zero

b.) Consider the circuit hot at all times
c.) Never work on any circuit alone
d.) Wait until the circuit has been killed

5. The term pneumatic refers to ______.

a.) Electricity b.) Steam c.) Air d.) Oil

6. What type of fastener would you use to mount a box to a hollow tile wall?

a.) Expansion bolt c.) Rawl plugs

b.) Toggle bolts d.) Bolts with backing plates
7. If a low resistance is connected in parallel with a higher resistance, the combined resistance is
_______.

a.) Higher or lower than the low resistance depending on the size of the higher resistance
b.) Always less than the low resistance
c.) Always more than the higher resistance
d.) The total would be the low and high added together

8. The lubricant use to make pulling wires through a conduit easier is ______.

a.) Grease
b.) Powdered pumice
c.) Vaseline
d.) Powdered soap tone

9. The instrument by which electric power is measure is a ______.

a.) Ammeter b.) Rectifier c.) Voltmeter d.) Wattmeter

10. The connection between the grounded circuit conductor and the equipment grounding
conductor at the service is called ____ bonding jumper.

a.) Circuit b.) Equipment c.) Main d.) Appliance

11. The larger the conductor, the _____.

a.) Higher the resistance c.) Higher the voltage

b.) Lower the ampacity d.) Lower the resistance

12. A hook on the end of a fish tape is not to ______.

a.) Keep it from catching on joints and bends

b.) Tie a swab to
c.) Tie the wires, to be pulled
d.) Protect the end of the wire

13. Which of the following is a LL conduit body? A.)

14. When soldering two copper conductors together, they are kept clean while heating by ____.

a.) The use of flux

b.) Applying the solder quickly
c.) Rubbing often with emery cloth
d.) Not permitting the open flame to touch them
15. Metal cabinets used for lighting circuits are grounded to ______.

a.) Reduce shock hazard

b.) Eliminate electrolysis
c.) Assure that the fuse will blow in a defective circuit
d.) Simplify the wiring

16. In sockets, extension cord is protected by means of the _____ knot.

a.) Underwriters’
b.) Clove hitch
c.) Sheepshank
d.) Western union

17. A branch circuit that supplies a number of outlets for lighting and appliances is a ____ branch
circuit.

a.) Individual b.) Multi-purpose c.) General purpose d.) Utility

18. When three equal resistors are connected in parallel, the total resistance is ______.

a.) Equal to the resistance of each c.) Greater than any one resistance
b.) Less than anyone resistor d.) None of these

19. The efficiency of a motor is measure of _____.

a.) The natural speed of the motor

b.) The torque the motor produces
c.) How well it converts electrical energy into mechanical energy
d.) The power output of the motor in horsepower

20. When stripping insulation from an aluminum conductor ______.

I. Remove insulation as you would sharpen a pencil

II. Ring the conductor and slip the insulation off the conductor
III. Peel the insulation back and then cut out wards

a.) I, II and III b.) I and II only c.) I and III only d.) II and III only

21. The _____ angle is the angle between the real power and the apparent power.

a.) Lag b.) Power factor c.) Voltage-current d.) Watt

22. The most heat is created when current flows through which of the following?

a.) A 10 ohm condenser c.) A 10 ohm resistor

b.) A 10 ohm inductance coil d.) Heat would be equal
23. 60 cycles frequency travels 180 degrees in how much many seconds?

a.) 1/60 b.) 1/120 c.) 1/180 d.) 1/30

24. The current-carrying capacity of conductors expressed in amperes is ______.

a.) Demand b.) Pressure c.) Ampacity d.) Duty-cycle

25. The electrician’s tapered reamer is used for ______.

a.) Reaming the threads on couplings

b.) Reaming the holes in bushings
c.) Reaming the ends of rigid conduit after it is cut
d.) Making holes in boxes

26. Electricity is sold by the kilowatt which is _____ watts.

a.) 10,000 b.) 1000 c.) 100 d.) 100,000

27. Three-way switching does not use the following conductor:

a.) Ungrounded b.) Traveler c.) Grounded d.) Switch leg

28. The greater the number of free electrons the better the ____ of a metal.

a.) Insulation value b.) Resistance c.) Voltage drop d.) Conductivity

29. To cut Wiremold you would _____.

a.) Use a chisel

b.) Use an improved cutter like an M.M. cutter
c.) Use a pair of tin snips
d.) Use a hacksaw and remove the burr with a file

30. Electrical contacts are opened or closed when the electrical current energizes the coils of a
device called a _____.

a.) Thermostat b.) Reactor c.) Condenser d.) Relay

31. A clamp-on ammeter will measure ____.

a.) Voltage when clamped on a single conductor

b.) Current when clamped on a multi-conductor cable
c.) Accurately only when parallel to cable
d.) Accurately only when clamped perpendicular to a conductor
32. When a current leaves its intended path and returns to the source by passing the load the
circuit is _____.

a.) Open b.) Shorted c.) Incomplete d.) Broken

33. The electric pressure or electromotive force is measured by the ______.

a.) Volt b.) Electric meter c.) Watt d.) Kilowatt

34. Conduit installed in a concrete slab is considered a ______.

a.) Damp location

b.) Moist location
c.) Wet location
d.) Dry location

35. It is best as a safety measure, not to use water to extinguish electrical equipment fires. The
main reason is that water _____.

a.) May transmit shock to the user

b.) Will turn to stem
c.) Will not put the fire out
d.) May damage the wiring

36. The total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit is expressed in ohms and is called ____.

a.) Impedance b.) Conductance c.) Reluctance d.) Resistance

37. Which of the item below is a rotometer? A.)

38. When a person is burned the basic care steps are _____.

a.) Cover and cool the burned area c.) Care for shock
b.) Prevent the infection d.) All of these

39. A multimeter is a combination of ______.

a.) Ammeter, ohmmeter, and wattmeter

b.) Voltmeter, ohmmeter, ammeter
c.) Voltmeter, ammeter, and megger
d.) Voltmeter, wattmeter, ammeter

40. A good magnetic material is _______.

a.) Brass b.) Copper c.) Iron d.) Aluminum

41. Since fuses are rated by an amperage and voltage a fuse will work on _____.

a.) AC only b.) AC or DC c.) DC only d.) any voltage

42. A fuse puller is used in replacing _____.

a.) Cartridge fuses b.) Plug fuses c.) Link fuses d.) Ribbon fuses

43. A pendant fixture is a ____.

a.) Hanging fixture

b.) Recessed fixture
c.) Bracket fixture
d.) None of these

44. To fasten an outlet box between the studs in a wall constructed of metal lath and plaster, you
would use _______.

a.) Cement or mortar c.) Nylon twine

b.) Iron wire d.) An approved box hanger

45. The unit of measurement for electrical resistance to current is the

a.) Wat t b.) Ohm c.) Volt d.) Amp

46. A low energy power circuit _____.

a.) Is a remote-control circuit

b.) Is a signal circuit
c.) Has its power supplied by transformers and batteries
d.) None of these

47. To convert AC or DC you will use a _______.

a.) Generator b.) Rectifier c.) Vibrator d.) Auto-transformer

48. S3 is a symbol used on a drawing to indicate a _____ switch.

a.) Flush b.) Single-pole c.) Four-way d.) Three-way

49. Action requiring personal intervention for its control:

a.) Controller b.) Automatic c.) Periodic duty d.) Non-automatic

50. A volt meter is connected in ____ with the load.

a.) Series b.) Parallel c.) Series-parallel d.) Series-shunt