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About the exam

ExamJourneyman electrician
Who runs itState boards (PSI, Prov, ICC, Pearson VUE)
WhereUnited States (varies by state)

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Sample questions

In which conductor must the switching for three-way and four-way switches be done?

  1. Only in the grounded conductor
  2. In both of the circuit conductors
  3. In the equipment grounding conductor
  4. Only in the ungrounded conductor
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D. Only in the ungrounded conductor

Three-way and four-way switches are wired so all switching is in the ungrounded conductor. Switching the grounded conductor would leave the load energized with respect to ground when it is off.

Reference: NEC 2023, 404.2(A)

A 120/240 V panelboard is 20 in. wide. What is the minimum width of the working space in front of it?

  1. 20 in.
  2. 24 in.
  3. 30 in.
  4. 36 in.
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C. 30 in.

The working space must be as wide as the equipment or 30 in., whichever is greater. Matching the 20 in. width of the panel is the common mistake.

Reference: NEC 2023, 110.26(A)(2)

How do Chapters 5, 6 and 7 relate to the general rules found in the earlier chapters?

  1. They apply only where Chapter 8 refers to them
  2. They are informational and cannot be enforced
  3. They replace Chapters 1 to 4 for all occupancies
  4. They may supplement or modify the general rules
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D. They may supplement or modify the general rules

Chapters 5, 6 and 7 cover special occupancies, special equipment and special conditions, and they can add to or change the general rules for those cases. They do not throw out the general chapters; the general rules still apply except where the special chapter changes them.

Reference: NEC 2023, 90.3

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