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WorksheetsJourneyman 1,2 & 3
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
__________ can be generated.
I. Electricity II. Electrical Energy
I only
II only
Both I & II
Neither I or II
The phenomenon whereby a circuit stores
electrical energy is called __________.
Inductance
Capacitance
Resistance
Susceptance
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
__________.
Premises wiring (system)
Service equipment
Utilization equipment
Equipment
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.
Bypass isolation
General use
Isolating
Transfer
The permanent joining of metallic parts to form an
electrically conductive path that will ensure electrical
continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any current
likely to be imposed is known as __________.
Ordinary tap joint
Scarf joint
Britannia joint
Bonding
An instrument that is used to measure the
diameter of a wire or cable to thousandths of an inch
is a __________.
Galvanometer
Micrometer
Hydrometer
Ruler
A squirrel cage motor can be started at full voltage.
I. Design A
II. Design B
III. Design C
IV. Design D
I only
I &II only
III & IV only
I, II, III & IV
A __________ is a braking system for an electric
motor.
I. Friction braking
II. Plugging
III. Dynamic braking
I only
III only
I & III only
I, II, & III
Rigid metal conduit is permitted for wiring in
hazardous locations if the conduit is threaded and made
up wrench tight with at least __________ full threads.
4
5
7
9
A circuit breaker that has purposely introduced a
delay in the tripping action and which delay decreases as
the magnitude of the current increases is a __________
Inverse time
Adjustable
Control vented
Vented power
It is the intent of this Code that factory installed internal
wiring or the construction of equipment need not be inspected
at the time of installation of the equipment, except to
__________.
I. Detect alteration
II. Detect damage
III. Detect insulation type
I only
II only
I & II only
I, II, & III
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.
Integrated
Separately derived
Interactive
Isolated
Listed or labelled equipment shall be installed, used,
or both, in accordance with any instructions included
__________.
I. By the foreman
II. In the listing or labelling
III. With the equipment from the manufacturer
I only
II only
II & III only
I, II, & III
Where conductors with an ampacity higher than
the ampere rating or setting of the overcurrent
device are used, the __________ shall determine the
circuit rating.
Conductor ampacity
Overcurrent device
Combined rating
Deratedampacity
__________ are permitted to protect motor branch
circuit conductors from overload.
I. Thermal relay
II. Inverse time circuit breakers
III. Time delay fuses
I only
II only
II & III only
I, II & III
The power factor of an incandescent
light bulb would be __________.
Unity
0.7 leading
0.7 lagging
zero
__________ is a pliable raceway.
I. EMT
II. ENT
III. PVC
I only
II only
I & III only
I, II, & III
Flexible cords and cables shall be protected by
__________ where passing through holes in covers,
outlet boxes, or similar enclosures.
I. Fittings
II. Bushings
III. Tie wraps
I only
II only
II & III only
I & II only
A transformer would most likely have
__________ efficiency.
60 %
70 %
80 %
90 %
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.
Capacitive effect
Skin effect
Conductive effect
Outer effect
A value assigned to a circuit or system for the
purpose of conveniently designating its voltage
class is __________.
Nominal voltage
Voltage to ground
Voltage (of a circuit)
Voltage^2
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.
AC squirrel cage
AC induction
Wound-rotor induction
Synchronous
__________ is the resistance at the point of
contact of two conductors or one conductor and
another surface.
Conductor resistance
Contact resistance
Resistance per M/ft
Resistance per K/ft
__________ is/are classified as a conduit body.
I. LB fittings
II. FS fittings
III. LR fittings
I & II only
II only
II & III only
I & III only
__________ raceways are not suitable to
enclose conductors that are subject to physical
damage.
Rigid metal conduit
Intermediate metal conduit
PVC schedule 40
PVC schedule 80
A low power factor in an industrial plant
is most likely caused by __________.
Insufficient resistive loads
Insufficient inductive loads
Excessive resistive loads
Lack of synchronous condenser
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.
Two
Four
Six
Eight
A voltage or current that is reversed at regular
intervals is called __________ voltage or current.
I. Direct
II. Steady state
III. Sinusoidal
I only
II only
III only
None of these
Of the following __________ is a false statement.
The term kilowatt indicates the measure of power which is all
available for work.
The term kilovolt-amperes indicate the apparent power made up of
an energy component and a wattless or induction component.
In an industrial plant, lower power factor is usually due to
underloaded induction motors.
The power factor of a motor is much greater at partial loads than at
full loads.
It is generally not good practice to supply lights and motors from
the same circuit because __________.
Lamps for satisfactory service must operate within closer voltage
limits than motors.
Overloads and short circuits are more common on motor circuits.
When motors are started, the large starting current causes a voltage
drop on the circuit and the lights will blink or burn dim.
All of these
In general, motors are designed to operate in a
maximum ambient temperature of __________ unless
specifically designed for a higher temperature.
60 degrees celcius
50 degrees celcius
45 degrees celcius
40 degrees celcius
A type of single phase motor that can be
operated on either AC or DC is a __________
motor.
Multispeed
Capacitor-start
Universal
Repulsion-induction
For screw shell devices with attached leads, the
conductor attached to the screw shell shall be
__________ in color.
White or gray
Orange
Green
Black
Brach circuit conductors shall have an ampacity not
less than __________.
The load increased 125 %
100% of the load to be served
80% of the load to be served
125% of the continuous load plus 80% of the
noncontinuous load
A switch when 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 __________.
Isolating switch
Bypass isolation switch
General use switch
Transfer switch
Raceways or cable trays containing electric
conductors shall not contain __________.
I. Pipe for steam
II. Tube for air
III. Pipe for water
I only
II only
III only
I, II, & III
Not readily accessible to persons unless
special means for access are used is
__________.
Elevated
Guarded
Isolated
Listed
After cutting conduit, to remove the rough
edges on both ends, the conduit ends should
be __________.
Sanded
Shaped
Burnished
Ground
The instrument used to indicate phase relation
between current and voltage is the __________.
Megger
Power factor meter
Voltmeter
Galvanometer
To calculate the va, one needs to
know the __________.
Voltage & current
Impedance &conductance
Resistance & impedance
Ohms & resistance
You have an adjustable trip coil rated at 5 amps
on a 200-amp switch. If you want to switch to trip at
120 amps, the trip coil should be set at __________.
2 amps
3 amps
4 amps
5 amps
When an ammeter is disconnected from an in-
service current transformer, the secondary terminals
of the current transformer must be __________.
Shorted
Open
Disconnected
Grounded
Reactance will cause the current in a
circuit to vary only when __________.
AC current flows
DC current flows
There is no resistance in the circuit
There is a resistance in the circuit
Motors 1/3, 1⁄4, and 1/8hp are connected
parallel. Those motors deliver a total of
__________.
1 hp
7/8 hp
17/24 hp
0.07 hp
Flexible cords and cables shall not be used
__________.
For wiring of cranes and hoists
For prevention of the transmission of noise
or vibration
To run through holes in floors
Simply to facilitate frequent interchange
A fixture that weighs more than
__________ shall be supported independently
of the outlet box.
25 pounds
30 pounds
50 pounds
75 pounds
The force which moves electrons from
atom to atom through a closed conducting
path is called __________.
Flux
Resistance
Admittance
EMF
An advantage of a 240-volt system
compared with a 120-volt system of the same
wattage is __________.
Reduced voltage drop
Reduced power used
Large currents
Lower electrical pressure
A resistor has an indicated tolerance error of
10%. With a value of 1000 ohms, the minimum
resistance the resistor may have is __________.
1,100 ohms
990 ohms
910 ohms
900 ohms
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
__________.
10 turns
40 turns
120 turns
160 turns
Frequency is measured in
__________.
Hertz
Voltage
RPM
Foot pounds
Which of the following would cause the most
power to be dissipated in the form of heat?
XL
XC
Resonance
Resistance
__________ is the combined opposition to
current by resistance and reactance.
Q
Z
XC
I2R
An electrician in the industry would first check
the __________ to correct a low power factor.
Resistance
Hysteresis
Inductive load
Reluctance
Single conductor cable runs within building are
generally more common than multicable runs
because __________.
Of conduit fill
Of the temperature
The splicing is easier
The weight is evenly distributed
__________ has the highest electrical
breakdown strength and longest life over all other
materials used for insulation.
Rubber insulation
Woven cloth
Impregnated paper
Thermoplastic
Voltage in a generator is produced by
__________.
Resonance
Pressures
Cutting lines of force
Chemical
To adjust the voltage generated by a
constant speed DC generator, you would
change the __________.
Stator
Pressure
Brushes
Field current
The generator which is best suited for
electroplating power is a __________
generator.
Split-phase
Six pole
Separately excited
Compound
To change the rotation of a DC motor
you would __________.
Reverse capacitor leads
Reverse A1 & A2
Reverse commutator
Reverse F1 & F2
Frequency is determined by the __________ of an
alternator.
I. Size
II. Number of poles
III. Voltage
IV. Rotation speed of armature
II only
II & III only
II & IV only
I, II & IV only
An example of a “made” electrode
would be __________.
Metallic water pipe
Metal frame of a building
Concrete-encased
Ground rod
Illumination is measured in
__________.
Luminous flux
Lumens
Temperature
Foot candles
A motor enclosure designed and constructed to
contain sparks or flashes that may ignite
surrounding gas or vapour is called __________.
Non-ventilated
Encapsulated
Explosion proof
Water cooled
The output of a 3∅ transformer is
measured in units called __________.
Watts
Volt-amps
Impedance
Turns-ratio
Three horsepower is equivalent to
__________.
764
2292
2238
None of these
Sometimes copper conductors are coated
(tinned) to help prevent __________.
Higher resistance
Mechanical Damage
Capacitive reactance
Chemical reaction
A wheatstone bridge is used to measure
__________ resistance.
I. Low
II. Medium
III. High
I only
II & III only
III only
II only
To check voltage to ground, you
would check from __________.
The breaker to the cabinet
Hot to neutral
The breaker to the grounding terminal
All of these
The inductive action that causes current to
flow on the outside surface of a conductor is
known as the __________.
Corona effect
Skin effect
Electrolytic effect
DC reactance
Electrical continuity is required by the
electrical code for metallic conduit
__________.
To ensure equipment grounding
To reduce static electricity
To reduce inductive heat
To trace electrical wiring
The resistance of an open circuit is
equal to __________.
Less than one ohm
Zero
Infinity
None of these
An electrical timer switch for lighting is
normally connected in __________ with the
lighting circuit being controlled.
Series
Parallel
Sequence
Tandem
The definition of ampacity is __________.
The current-carrying capacity of conductors expressed
in volt-amps
The current-carrying capacity expressed in amperes
The current-carrying capacity of conductors expressed
in wattage
The current in amperes a conductor can carry
continuously under the conditions of use without
exceeding its temperature rating
The grounded conductor would connect to
the __________ of a lampholder.
Screw shell
Filament
Base contact
Lead in wire
A three-phase, 6-pole AC alternator 34 kva, on a Y-
connected system. During one complete mechanical
rotation (3600) will have __________ electrical
rotations.
1
1 1⁄2
3
12
The voltage per turn of the primary of a
transformer is __________ the voltage per
turn of the secondary.
More than
The same as
Less than
None of these
A single concrete-encased electrode shall be
augmented by one additional electrode if it does not
have a resistance to ground of __________.
25 ohms
30 ohms
50 ohms
Not a code requirement
Which of the following is not true
about alternating current?
Develops eddy current
It can be transformed
Is suitable for charging batteries
Interferes with communication lines
On a 120v 1∅ circuit, ground fault protection for
personnel operates on the principal of unbalanced
current between __________.
The grounded and ungrounded conductor
The ungrounded conductor
The grounding conductor and the neutral conductor
The service disconnect and the branch circuit
In a 3∅ circuit, how many electrical
degrees separate each phase?
360
180
120
90
__________ duty is a type of service
where both the load and the time intervals
may have wide variations.
Continuous
Periodic
Intermittent
Varying
The definition of ambient temperature is
__________.
The temperature of the conductor
The insulation rating of the conductor
The temperature of the area surrounding the conductor
The maximum heat the insulation can be used within
As the power factor of a circuit is increased
__________.
Reactive power is decreased
Active power is decreased
Reactive power is increased
Both active and reactive power are increased
Tinning rubber insulated twisted cable is
done to __________.
Make the strands stronger
Prevent chemical reactions between the
copper and the rubber
Increase the resistance
Meet NEMA requirements
A negatively charged body has
__________.
Excess of electrons
Excess of neutrons
Deficit of electrons
Deficit of neutrons
A fluorescent light that blinks “on” and
“off” repeatly may in time __________.
Cause the fuse to blow
Cause the switch to wear out
Cause the wire to melt
Result in damage to the ballast
Electrical appliances are connected in
parallel because it __________.
Makes the operation of appliances
independent of each other
Results in reduced power loss
Is a simple circuit
Draws less current
What relationship determines the
efficiency of electrical equipment?
The power input divided by the output
The volt-amps x the wattage
The va divided by the pfThe va divided by the pf
The power output divided by the input
What is the formula to find watt
hours?
E x T x 1000
E x I x T
I x E x T/1000
E x T x 1000
Of the six ways of producing emf,
which method is used the least?
Pressure
Solar
Chemical reaction
Friction
The voltage produced by electromagnetic
induction is controlled by __________.
The number of lines of flux cut per second
Eddy currents
The size of the magnet
The number of turns
As the power factor of a circuit is increased
__________.
Reactive power is decreased
Active power is decreased
Reactive power is increased
Both active and reactive power are increased
The breakdown voltage of an insulation
depends upon __________ value of AC
voltage.
RMS
Effective
Peak
1.732 peak
The AC system is preferred to the DC system
because __________.
DC voltage cannot be used for domestic
appliances
DC motors do not have speed control
AC voltages can be easily changed in magnitude
High-voltage AC transmission is less efficient
DC series motors are used in applications
where __________ is required.
Constant speed
High starting torque
Low no-load speed
None of these
Basically all electric motors operate on the
principle of repulsion or __________.
Magnetism
Induction
Resistance
Capacitance
A capacitor opposes __________.
Both a change in voltage & current
Change in current
Change in voltage
None of these
The armature current drawn by any DC
motor is proportional to the __________.
Motor speed
Voltage applied
Flux required
Torque applied
The greater voltage drop in a circuit will
occur when the __________ the current flow
through that part of the circuit.
Greater
Slower
Faster
Lower
The electromotive force required to cause a
current to flow may be obtained __________.
I. Thermally
II. Mechanically
III. Chemically
I only
I & III only
II & III only
I, II, & III
Which of the following is not true?
A fluorescent fixture is more efficient than an incandescent
fixture.
Room temperature has an effect on the operation of a
fluorescent lamp .
Fluorescent fixtures have good power factor with the current
leading the voltage.
The life of a fluorescent bulb is affected by starting and
stopping.
Resistance opposes the flow of current in
a circuit and is measured in __________.
Farads
Joules
Ohms
Henrys
Which of the following is true?
Wooden plugs may be used for mounting electrical
equipment in concrete.
The high-leg conductor of a 4-wire delta is identified blue in
color.
The minimum size service permitted by the Code for a
residence is 100 amps.
The ungrounded conductor is connected to the screw shell
of a lampholder.
Mulitple start buttons in a motor control
circuit are connected in __________.
Series
Parallel
Series-parallel
None of these
Which of the following is not true?
Feeder demand factors are applicable to household electric
ranges.
A green colored conductor can be used as an ungrounded
circuit conductor.
Insulated conductors #6 or smaller shall be white or gray, no
marking tape permitted.
All joints or splices must be electrically and mechanically
secure before soldering.
Special permission is __________.
Granted by the electrical foreman on the job.
Verbal permission by the inspector.
Given only once on one blueprint change request.
The written consent of the authority having
jurisdiction.
One million volts can also expressed
as __________.
1 millivolt
1 kilovolt
1 megavolt
1 microvolt
Resistance in a circuit may be __________.
I. Resistance of the conductors
II. Resistance due to imperfect contact
I only
II only
Both I & II
Neither I nor II
Which of the following is not true?
All receptacles on 15 and 20 amp branch circuits must be of
the grounding type.
Splices and joints shall be covered with an insulation
equivalent to the conductor insulation.
The size of the conductor determines the rating of the
circuit.
All 15 and 20 amp receptacle installed in a dwelling
bathroom shall have GFCI protection.
A magnetic field is created around a conductor
__________.
Whenever current flows in the wire, provided the
wire is made of magnetic materials.
Only when the wire carries a large current.
Whenever current flows in the conductor.
Only if the conductor is formed in a loop.
A universal motor has brushes that
ride on the __________.
Commutator
Stator
Inter-pole
Field
How many kw hours are consumed by 25-60
watt light bulbs burning 5 hours in a 120v circuit?
1.5
180
7.5
75
A dynamo is __________.
A pole line insulator.
A tool used to test dielectric strength.
A meter used for checking the R.P.M of a
motor.
A machine for converting mechanical
energy into electrical energy.
Which of the following is/are generally used for
field magnets?
I. Copper
II. Steel
III. Wrought iron
I & II only
I & III only
II & III only
I, II, & III
The difference between a neutral and a grounded
circuit conductors is __________.
Only a neutral will have equal potential to the
ungrounded conductor.
Only a neutrals outer covering is white or natural
gray.
Only a neutral carries unbalanced current.
There is no difference.
The normal rotation of an induction
motor is __________ facing the front of
the motor (The front of a motor is the end
opposite the shaft).
Clockwise
Counter clockwise
A function of a relay is to
__________.
Turn on another circuit
Produce thermal electricity
Limit the flow of electrons
Create a resistance in the field winding
Which of the following is not true?
It is an electrical impossibility to have a circuit with only
inductive reactance because the metallic wire has a resistance.
The voltage of a circuit is the greatest effective difference of
potential that exists between any two conductors of a circuit.
The current is said to lag the voltage in a circuit that has
only capacitive reactance.
Power factor is the phase displacement of current and
voltage in an AC circuit.
Unity power factor, which means that the
current is in phase with the voltage, would be
__________.
0.50
0.80
0.10
1.0
Rheostats and potentiometers are
types of __________ resistors.
Film
Variable
Fixed
Wirewound
A laminated pole is __________.
One built up of layers or iron sheets,
stamped from sheet metal and insulated.
Used in transmission lines over 100kv.
A pole soaked in creosote.
Found in the western part of the U.S.A.
Which of the following is true?
Conductors of different systems may not occupy the same
enclosure.
Knife switches should be mounted in a horizontal position.
75 amps is a standard size fuse.
Circuits are grounded to limit excess voltage to ground,
which might occur from lightning or exposure to other higher
voltage sources.
Electrical power is measure of
__________.
Work wasted
Voltage
Rate at which work is performed
Total work performed
What percentage of the maximum (peak)
voltage is the effective (R.M.S.) voltage?
100%
70.7%
63.7%
57.7%
A low power factor is commonly caused by
__________.
I. Induction motors
II. Synchronous motors
III. Fluorescent lights
III only
II & III only
I & III only
I, II& III
Which of the following is not true?
Conduit painted with enamel cannot be used outdoors.
All AC phase wires, neutral and equipment grounding
conductors if used, must be installed in the same
raceway.
PVC shall have a minimum burial depth of 24 “.
EMT raceway can be installed in an air conditioning-
space heating duct.
Which of the following is not true? Which of the following is not true?
Equal currents flow in the branches of parallel circuits.
The total resistance of a parallel circuit is less than the
smallest resistor in the circuit.
The total current in a parallel circuit is the sum of the
branch currents.
In a parallel circuit, there is more than one path for the
current flow.
Hysteresis is __________.
The tool used to read the specific gravity of a
battery.
The lagging of magnetism, in a magnetic metal,
behind the magnetizing flux which produces it.
The opposite of impedance.
None of these
The electric pressure of a circuit
would be the __________.
Voltage
Amperage
Resistance
Wattage
Permeability is __________.
The opposite of conductance.
A measure of the ease with which
magnetism passes through any substance.
The total resistance to current flow.
The liquid substance in a battery.
The Wheatstone bridge method is used
for accurate measurements of __________.
Voltage
Amperage
Resistance
Wattage
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.
I only
II only
Either I or II
Both I & II
In solving series-parallel circuits,
generally you would __________.
Treat it as a series circuit
Reduce it to its simplest form
Assume that all loads are equal
Treat it as a parallel circuit.
A commutator is __________.
A ditching machine
The inter-poles of a generator
A device for causing the alternating
currents generated in the armature to flow in
the same direction in the external circuit.
A transformer with a common conductor.
Which of the following is true?
EMT may be treaded
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.
Plastic water pipe is approved to be used for electrical
conduit.
The screw shell of a lampholder may support a fixture
weighing 6 pounds.
To fasten a box to a terra cotta wall
you would use which of the following?
Wooden plugs
Lag bolt
Expansion bolt
Toggle bolt/rawl plugs
If a 240-volt heater is used on 120 volts,
the amount of heat produced will be
__________.
Twice as great
Four times as great
1⁄4 as much
The same
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
I only
II only
III only
I, II & III
When soldering a joint, the flux is
used to __________.
Keep the wire cool
Keep the surface clean
Lubricate the joint
Maintain a tight connection
The transferring of electrons from one
material to another would be __________.
Electrochemistry
Static electricity
Solar electricity
Piezoelectricity
A minimum thickness of __________
inch/inches of concrete over conduits and
raceways should be used to prevent cracking.
1
2
3
4
Wire Connectors are generally classified as
__________ type(s).
I. Thermal
II. Pressure
I only
II only
both I & II
neither I nor II
One of the disadvantages of indenter or crimp
connectors is __________.
They must be re-crimped at each annual
maintenance inspection.
That special tools are required to make the joint.
Eventually they will loosen.
They can only be used for copper conductors.
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
400C (1040F) and average temperature of the surrounding cooling air
during any 24-hour period not exceeding 300C (860F).
I only
II only
III only
I, II & III
Which of the following is not true?
An autotransformer may be used as part of the ballast for
lighting circuits.
A branch circuit can never be supplied through an
autotransformer.
The losses of the autotransformer are less than those of a
two-coil transformer.
Autotransformers may be used as starting compensators for
AC motors.
Conductors supplying two or more motors shall
have an ampacity equal to that sum of the following
current rating of all the motors plus __________ % of
the highest rated motor in the group.
25
80
100
125
The symbol for a wye connection is
__________.
Σ
Δ
φ
γ
Which of the following meters is a wattmeter?
I only
II only
III only
I, II & III
The voltage of a circuit is best defined as __________.
The potential between two conductors.
The greatest difference of potential between two conductors.
The effective difference of potential between two
conductors.
The average RMS difference of potential between any two
conductors.
