TECHNICAL SUBJECTS

1. A 10 amp, 240 volt 3-phase, line-to-line electrical water heater with a power factor of
1.0 produces which of the following :
A. 2400 watts of heat
B. 4800 watts of heat
C. 4315 watts of heat
D. 4152 watts of heat

2. Which of the following changes alternating current to DC :

A. Rectifier
B. Phase conductors
C. Capacitor
D. Transfer switch

3. Of all of the materials used for insulation, which of the following has the highest
electrical breakdown strength and the longest life :
A. Cloth
B. Impregnated paper
C. Colored vinyl
D. Rubber

4. Voltage in a generator is produced by _____________

A. Cutting line of force
B. Resonance
C. Pressure
D. Chemical

5. Three way switching does not use the following conductor.

A. Grounded
B. Traveler
C. Switch leg
D. Ungrounded

6. Wing nuts are useful on equipment where ____________.

A. A wrench cannot be used
B. Screws cannot be used
C. Cotter pins are used
D. The nuts must be removed frequently
7. The grounded conductor would connect to the _____________ of a lamp holder.
A. Screw shell
B. Lead in wire
C. Base contact
D. Filament

8. In electrical construction, mica is most commonly used for which of the following:
A. Communicator bus separators
B. Conductor insulators
C. Fuse boxes
D. In switchboard panels

9. If a 12 ohms resistors and a 6 ohms resistors and 4 ohms resistor are connected in
parallel then the total resistance of the circuit must be which of the following :
A. 22 ohms
B. 8.2 ohms
C. 2 ohms
D. 11 ohms

10. Where the conductors material is NOT specified in the code, the conductors are
assumed to be ______________.
A. Copper
B. Bus bars
C. Aluminum
D. Copper-clad aluminum

11. Which of the following is/are generally used for field magnets?
A. All of these
B. Copper
C. Steel
D. Wrought iron

12. Raceways shall be provided with _____________ the compensate for thermal expansion
and contraction.
A. Thermal fittings
B. According joints
C. Expansion joints
D. Contro-expansion
13. It is good practice to connect the ground wires for a building electrical system to a
A. Cold water pipe
B. Gas pipe
C. Vent pipe
D. Steam pipe

14. Which of the following means is not used to fasten concrete :

A. Expansion bolts
B. Steel bushing
C. Lead shield
D. Fastener

15. If a test lamp lights when placed in series with condenser and a suitable source of DC, it
is a good indication that the condenser is _____________.
A. Full discharged
B. Fully charged
C. Short-circuited
D. Open-circuited

16. Sometimes mercury toggle switches are used in place of a regular toggle switch because
they _______________.
A. They glow in the dark
B. Are easier to connect
C. Are less expensive
D. Do not wear out as quickly

17. Of the following ______________ is a false statement.

A. The term kilovolt-amperes indicate the apparent tower made up of an energy
component and a wattles or induction component
B. In an industrial plant, low power factor is usually due to the under-loaded induction
motors
C. The power factor of a motor is much greater at partial loads than at full load
D. The term kilowatt indicates the measure of power which is all available for work

18. An alternation _____________.

A. One alternator
B. One-half cycle
C. Two cycle
D. One hertz
19. A ____________ is used for testing specific gravity.
A. Galvanometer
B. Thermocouple
C. Hydrometer
D. Megger

20. A machinery limit switch is used for which of the following purposes:
A. To open the circuit when the temperature reaches a present limit
B. To limit voltage drop
C. To open the circuit when travel reaches a present limit
D. To close the circuit when the current exceeds a present limit

21. The armature current drawn by any DC motor is proportional to the _____________.
A. Motor speed
B. Torque circuit
C. Feeder circuit
D. Voltage applied

22. Which of the following qualifying terms indicate that a circuit breaker can be set to trip
at various values of current, time, or both, within a predetermined range?
A. Setting
B. Concealed
C. Accessible
D. Adjustable

23. So constructed or protected that exposure to the weather will not interface with
successful operation is _____________.
A. Weather proof
B. Vermin proof
C. Environment proof
D. Sound proof

24. A resistor has an indicate tolerance error of 10 percent. With a value of 1000 ohms, the
minimum resistance the resistor may have is _____________.
A. 910 ohms
B. 990 ohms
C. 900 ohms
D. 1100 ohms
25. If the end of the cartridge fuse become warmer than normal, you should
______________.
A. Notify the utility company
B. Lower the voltage on the circuit
C. Tighten the fuse clips
D. Change the fuse

26. Which of the following is not used to fasten equipment to concrete?

A. Rawl plug
B. Lead shield
C. Expansion bolt
D. Steel bushing

27. In the SI system of units, the units of force is

A. N-m
B. Kg-wt
C. Joule
D. Newton

28. The combined opposition to current by resistance and reactance is which of the
following :
A. Impedance
B. “Z”
C. Capacitance
D. Inductance

29. A voltage drop is 3 volts has been determined on a 120-volt circuit. What percent is the
voltage drop?
A. 2.5%
B. 5%
C. 2%
D. 3%

30. If the primary of the transformer is 480 volts and secondary is 240/120 volts, the wire
on the _____________ is larger.
A. Secondary
B. Primary
C. Tertiary
D. Winding
31. The connection of a group clamp to a grounding electrode shall be ______________.
A. Accessible
B. Readily accessible
C. Visible
D. In sight

32. The connection of a group clamp to a grounding electrode shall be ______________.

A. Visible
B. Readily accessible
C. Accessible
D. In sight

33. Which of the following is the term for the ability of materials to allow the flow of
electrons:
A. Current
B. Ampacity
C. Conductance
D. Resistance

34. The resistance of a copper wire to the follow of electricity _____________.

A. Decreases as the diameter of the wire decreases
B. Increases as the length of wire increases
C. Increases as the diameter of the wire increases
D. Decreases as the length of the wire increases

35. To connect rigid metal conduits, which of the following wrench types would not be
used?
A. Box end
B. Strap
C. Stillson
D. Chain

36. Artificial respiration after a severe electrical shock is necessary when the shock results in
____________.
A. Broken limp
B. Bleedings
C. Unconsciousness
D. Stoppage of breathing
37. Electron flow produced by means of applying pressure to a material is called
__________.
A. Thermoelectricity
B. Piezoelectricity
C. Photo conduction
D. Electrochemistry

38. In a three-wire distribution system, an unbalanced situation is indicated by the

__________________.
A. Neutral wire carrying the total current
B. Potential of the positive wire being equal to the negative wire
C. Positive wire carrying more amperage than the negative wire
D. Current in the neutral wire

39. The definition of ambient temperature is _________________.

A. The temperature of the area surrounding the conductor
B. The insulation rating of the conductor
C. The maximum heat then insulation can be used within
D. The temperature of the conductor

40. An instrument that is used to measure the diameter of a wire or cable to thousandths of
an inch is a ______________.
A. Galvanometer
B. Hydrometer
C. Ruler
D. Micrometer

41. To transmit power economically over considerable distance, it is necessary that the
voltages be high. High voltages are readily obtainable with ___________ currents.
A. AC
B. DC
C. Carrier
D. Rectified

42. 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
43. The average dry cell battery gives approximately voltage of ____________.
A. 1.2
B. 1.5
C. 2.0
D. 1.7

44. The term pneumatic refers to __________.

A. electricity
B. air
C. oil
D. steam

45. Which of the following is not to fasten equipment to concrete?

A. expansion blot
B. steel bushing
C. rawl plug
D. lead shield

46. The GREATEST number of 100 watt lamps which can be connected in parallel in a 120
volt system without blowing a 10 ampere fuse is
A. 24
B. 18
C. 12
D. 30

47. On a 120-V 1-phase, ground fault protection for personnel operates on the principle of
unbalanced current between _________.
A. the grounded and ungrounded conductor
B. the service disconnect and the branch circuit
C. the grounding conductor and the neutral conductor
D. the undergrounded conductor

48. Single conductors cable runs within building are generally more common that multi-
cable runs because __________.
A. Of the temperature
B. Of conduit fill
C. The splicing is easier
D. The weight is evenly distributed
49. 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 the heat to the tape when installing

50. A “mil” measures ___________.

A. 0.00010”
B. 1/8
C. 0.000001”
D. 0.001”

51. One of the essential functions of any switch is to maintain a good _________.
A. low-resistance contact in the open position
B. high-resistance contact in the open position
C. high-resistance contact in the closed position
D. low-resistance contact in the closed position

52. A light fixture installed under a canopy in front of a delicatessen is considered to be in

which of the following locations:
A. Wet
B. Commercial lass II
C. Dry
D. Damp

53. The term “open circuit” describes which of the following conditions:
A. all parts of the circuit are not in contact
B. there is no disconnecting means applied
C. the circuit is carrying voltage
D. the circuit is experiencing voltage variations or drops

54. A location classified as dry may be temporarily subject to ____________.

A. neither wetness and dampness
B. wetness
C. dampness
D. both wetness and dampness
55. The information most useful in preventing the recurrence of a similar type accident
when making out an accident report would be ___________.
A. the cause of the accident
B. the nature of the injury
C. the age of the person involved
D. the weather condition at the time

56. Three resistors of 2, 4, and 6 ohms, respectively, are connected in parallel. Which
resistor would absorb the GREATEST power?
A. The 6-ohm resistor
B. The 2-ohm resistor
C. It will be the same for all resistors
D. The 4-ohm resistor

57. The grounded conductor would connect to the ___________ of a lamp holder.
A. Screw shell
B. Lead in wire
C. Filament
D. Base contact

58. How many kW hours are consumed by twenty five – 60 watt light bulbs burning 5 hours
in a 120 V circuit?
A. 180
B. 1.5
C. 7.5
D. 75

59. Where must branch circuits and feeders be identified?

A. At the disconnecting means
B. Midway between the outlet and overcurrent protective device
C. At both the point where they originate and the point where they terminate
D. At the point where they terminate

60. A capacitor that stores a charge of 0.5c at 10 volts has a capacitance of ________ farad.
A. 10 C. 0.5
B. 20 D. 4
61. If the two supply wires to a dc series motor are reversed, the motor will
A. not run
B. run in the same direction
C. become a generator
D. run in the opposite direction

62. The difference of electrical potential between two conductors of a circuit is the :
A. voltage C. amperage
B. resistance D. wattage

63. Copper is used for the tip of a soldering iron because __________.
A. solder will not stick to other alloys
B. copper will not melt
C. copper is less expensive
D. copper is very good conductor of heat

64. If a 480 volt motor has a full-load current of 34 amperes, then the standard
disconnecting means must be which of the following:
A. 40 amps C. 39.12 amps
B. 50 amps D. 66 amps

65. Which three-way switching does NOT use the following conductor?
A. ungrounded C. grounded
B. traveler D. switch leg

66. When accidentally splashing a chemical into the eye the best immediate first aid
solution is to ___________.
A. flush eyes with clean water
B. look directly into the sun
C. rub eyes with dry cloth
D. close eye quickly

67. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?

A. The conduit of an electrical system should be grounded.
B. Rectifiers change DC to AC.
C. Volt meters are connected in parallel in a circuit.
D. Current flowing through a conductor causes heat.

68. The metal which is the best conductor of electricity is __________.

A. copper C. silver
B. aluminum D. nickel
69. A lamp is 1000 watt, 120-volt will use the same amount of energy as a 14.4 ohm resistor
at which of the following:
A. 1200 watts C. 240 volts
B. 120 volts D. 144 volts

70. What is meant by “traveler wires”?

A. wiring to split receptacle
B. two-wires between 3-way switches
C. out of state electrician
D. wiring at a doorbell

71. An incandescent lamp has a resistance of 104 ohms when 2 amperes of current flow.
What is the voltage?
A. 120 volts C. 240 volts
B. 12 volts D. 208 volts

72. In which direction does current flow in an electrical circuit?

A. + to – externally, + to – internally
B. + to – externally, – to + internally
C. – to + externally, – to + internally
D. – to + externally, + to – internally

73. For receptance outlets, each single or each multiple receptacles on one strap shall be
considered not less than _________.
A. 150VA C. 180VA
B. 600VA D. 200VA

74. A wiring system has two lengths of wires, where wire A has resistance of 10 ohms and
wire B is three times the length of wire A with two times the cross-sectional area, which
means that resistance of wire B is equal to which of the following :
A. 15 ohms C. 10 ohms
B. 20 ohms D. 30 ohms

75. When soldering two copper conductors together, they are kept clean while heating by
__________.
A. The use of flux
B. Rubbing often with emery cloth
C. Not permitting the open flame to touch them
D. Applying the solder quickly
76. The device used in circuits to prevent damage from over load is called __________.
A. fuse C. switch
B. resistor D. connector

77. The current will lead the voltage when ____________.

A. Inductive reactance exceeds the capacitive reactance in the circuit
B. Resistance exceeds the reactance in the circuit
C. Capacitive reactance exceeds the inductive reactance in the circuit
D. Reactance exceeds the resistance in the circuit

78. A fundamental law of electricity is that the current in a circuit is ___________.

A. directly proportional to the resistance
B. equal to the voltage
C. inversely proportional to the voltage
D. directly proportional to the voltage

79. When three equal resistors are connected in parallel, the total resistance is __________.
A. greater than any one resistor
B. greater than all the resistor
C. equal to the resistance of each
D. less than anyone resistor

80. One kWH of energy equals __________.

A. 860 kcal C. 3600 J
B. 3600 W D. 4186 J

81. A type of single-phase motor that can be operated on either ac or dc is a _________

motor.
A. universal C. repulsion-induction
B. capacitor-start D. multi-speed

82. When installing an instrument meter on a panel, to obtain accurate mounting

_________.
A. drill oversize holes
B. use the meter and drill through the holes
C. drill from back of panel
D. use a template
83. A shunt sometimes used to increase the range of an electrical measuring instrument.
The shunt is normally used when measuring ____________.
A. AC amperes C. DC amperes
B. AC voltage D. DC voltage

84. A wattmeter indicates ____________.

A. apparent power if power factor is not unity
B. reactive power
C. power factor
D. real power

85. Which of the following is the term for the ability of materials to allow the flow of
electrons :
A. Conductance C. Current
B. Ampacity D. Resistance

86. A load is considered to be continuous if it is expected to continue for __________

hour/sec.
A. 2 C. ½
B. 3 D. 1

87. In a transformer, the leakage flux of each winding is proportional to the current in what
winding
A. Leakage paths do not saturate
B. Ohm’s law applies to magnetic circuits
C. Mutual flux is confined to the core
D. The two windings are electricity isolated

88. Transformer that contain liquid that will burn shall be installed only in approved vaults
and shall also comply with the following conditions EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
A. There shall be a robust door between the vault and any non-hazardous location
B. All vent ducts and openings shall be of sufficient areas to reliable explosion pressures
within the vault
C. Ample ventilation shall be provided for the continuous removal of flammable gasses
D. Vent openings shall lead to a safe locations outside the building

89. If a compass is placed at the center of a bar magnet, the compass needle __________.
A. Points to the geographic south pole
B. Points to the geographic north pole
C. Aligns itself parallel to the bar
D. Aligns itself perpendicular to the bar
90. The definition of accessible ( wire ):
A. not guarded by locked doors, elevation, etc.
B. admitting close approached
C. guarded by locked doors
D. not permanently closed in by the building or structure

91. Soft iron is MOST suitable for use in a __________.

A. temporary magnet
B. magneto
C. permanent magnet
D. natural magnet

92. A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug is called:
A. A receptacle
B. An overcurrent protection device
C. A terminator
D. A junction box

93. The instrument used to indicate phase relation between current and voltage is the
_____________.
A. galvanometer
B. power factor meter
C. megger
D. voltmeter

94. A negatively charged body has ___________.

A. deficit in electrons
B. excess in electrons
C. deficit in neutrons
D. excess in neutrons

95. Which of the following materials is used on conduits inside and outside of a box?
A. All of these C. Couplings
B. Bushing D. Lock nuts

96. A wheat stone bridge is used to measure ____________ resistance.

A. Medium and high C. Low and medium
B. High D. Low

97. An advantage of a 240-volt system compared with a 120-volt system of the same
wattage is ____________.
 A. large currents
B. reduced voltage drop
C. reduced power use
D. lower electrical pressure

98. A shunt is something used to increase the range of an electrical measuring instrument.
The shunt green or green with yellow stripes is normally used when measuring
__________.
A. AC amperes C. AC voltage
B. DC voltage D. DC amperes

99. Which of the circuits must not be connected to any system containing trolley wires with
a ground return?
A. Grounding conductors
B. Circuits for lighting and power
C. Ungrounded trolley wires
D. Ground wires

100. The material commonly used for brushes on d.c motors is

A. brass C. carbon
B. aluminum D. copper

101. Soft iron is MOST suitable for use in a ___________.

A. permanent magnet
B. natural magnet
C. temporary magnet
D. magneto

102. In a lampholder, which of the following is true of the grounded conductor:

A. It is the lead wire
B. It would be fire-retardant
C. It would connect to the screw shell
D. All of these

103. The part of electrical system that performs a mechanical function rather than a
electrical function is called a (an) ___________.
A. device C. receptacle
B. fitting D. outlet

104. If a blown fuse in an existing lighting circuit is replaced by another of the same
rating which also blows, the proper maintenance procedure is ___________.
 A. cut out some of the outlets in the circuits
B. use a higher rating fuse
C. check the circuit for grounds or shorts
D. install a renewable fuse

105. If the resistance is held constant, what is the relationship between power and
voltage in a simple circuit?
A. Voltage will vary inversely proportional to power.
B. Resistance must be varied to show a true relationship.
C. Power will vary as the square of the applied voltage.
D. Power will vary directly with voltage.

106. The voltage per turn for a transformer is 1.25 volts. What is the voltage of the
transformer if it has 192 turns?
A. 120 C. 12
B. 240 D. 24

107. Which of the following describes cleaning and lubricating compounds that can
cause severe damage to many plastic insulating materials?
A. Splicing agents
B. Heating agents
C. Deteriorating agents
D. Cooling agents

108. The total resistance in resistors connected in series is _______.

A. equal to the sum of all of the individual resistance values
B. equal to the voltage
C. equal to the largest resistor in series
D. the sum of all the resistance values divided by the number of resistors in series

109. The type of AC system commonly used to supply both commercial light and
power is the ______________
A. 3-phase, 4-wire
B. single – phase, 2-wire
C. 2-phase, 3-wire
D. 3-phase, 3-wire

110. A voltage divided is used to ____________.

A. provide tap points to alter power supplied
 B. provide different voltage values for multiple loads from a single source.
C. provide several voltage drops in parallel
D. increase the voltage to the load of several taps

111. The connection between the grounded circuit conductor and the equipment
grounding conductor at the service is called the __________ bonding jumper.
A. circuit C. main
B. appliance D. equipment

112. An attenuator is :
A. Used in every power circuit
B. A network of resistors to change the input voltage
C. A network of resistor used to reduce power, voltage, or current
D. Also called a pad

113. ____________ can be generated

A. Both electricity and electrical energy
B. Electricity
C. Neither electricity nor electricity energy
D. Electrical energy
114. A generator may lost residual magnetism because of ____ _____.
A. heating C. over-excitation
B. vibration D. varying loads

115. Not readily accessible to person unless special means for access are used in ________ .
A. isolated C. elevated
B. listed D. guarded

116. The reason for grounding the frame of a portable electric hand tool is to ___________.
A. Prevent shorts
B. Prevent the frame of the tool becoming alive to ground
C. Prevent overheating of the tool
D. Reduce the voltage drop

117. When both the inductance and the resistance of a coil are doubled the value of
A. Time constant is halved
B. Time constant remains uncharged
C. Initial rate of rise of current is doubled
D. Final steady current is doubled
118. The letters DPDT are used to identify a type of __________.
A. insulation C. switch
 B. motor D. fuse

119. ___________ 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. Automatic C. Semi-automatic
B. Controller D. Remote-control

120. A force of 10,000 N accelerates a body to a velocity of 0.1 km/s This power developed
is ________ kW
A. 3600 C. 36,000
B. 1,000,000 D. 1000