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What is the MAXIMUM operating temperature approved for a type SF-1 fixture wire? A. 200 degrees F B. 295 degrees F C. 392 degrees F D. 412 degrees F - correct answer ✅C. 392 degrees F If multiple liens are filed against the property owner on the same day, which lien holder has priority? A. The Subcontractor that completed work on March 31 B. The supplier that provided building materials on April 15 C. The Laborer that completed work on April 22 D. The Contractor that completed the project on May 1 - correct answer ✅B. The supplier that provided building materials on April 15 A 208 volt, 7 ½ horse power, three phase AC motor is connected to a branch circuit that is protected by 40 amp dual element fuses. The MINIMUM size branch circuit equipment grounding conductor permitted for this circuit would be a:
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A. 14 AWG.
B. 12 AWG.
C. 10 AWG.
D. 8 AWG. -
correct answer ✅C. 10 AWG. What raceway type is permitted in a Class 1 Division 1 location? A. RNC B. NMC C. RMC D. LMC - correct answer ✅C. RMC What is one way to reduce voltage drop in a circuit? A. Increase the size of the load B. Decrease the voltage C. Decrease the size of the branch circuit conductors D. Increase the size of the branch circuit conductors - correct answer ✅D. Increase the size of the branch circuit conductors
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employment tax on all business proceeds earned from the business. What is the efficiency and power factor of a one horse power, single phase, 208 volt motor? A. 80.00% B. 40.70% C. 38.90% D. 36.8 % - correct answer ✅B. 40.70% What is the MAXIMUM overcurrent protection allowed for a panelboard with an ampacity rating of 100 amps? A. 80 amps B. 100 amps C. 125 amps D. 150 amps - correct answer ✅B. 100 amps
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Which type of situation requires that OSHA set a job site onto a programmed inspection cycle? A. A single accident without fatalities B. Four complaints C. Two fatalities over two years on the jobsite D. Jobsites with consistently high injury rates - correct answer ✅D. Jobsites with consistently high injury rates Conductors used in an underground installation are said to be in a: A. damp location. B. moist location. C. wet location. D. subterranean location. - correct answer ✅C. wet location. What is the MINIMUM size for conductors supplying power for arc and xenon proiectors of the professional type? A. 10 AWG B. 8 AWG C. 6 AWG
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What is the MINIMUM drain hole size for electric signs located in a wet location? A. 1/4 inch B. 3/16 inch C. 3/8 inch D. 1/2 inch - correct answer ✅A. 1/4 inch What is the MINIMUM calculated service demand for a sign circuit allowed by the NEC? A. 2400 watts B. 1800 watts C. 1500 watts D. 1200 watts - correct answer ✅D. 1200 watts What type of bond can be used by the owner to ensure that a contractor can be replaced if said contractor does NOT complete the project? A. A maintenance bond
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B. A bid bond C. A performance bond D. A payment bond - correct answer ✅C. A performance bond Grounded conductors that are # (answer inserted here) continuous white or gray outer finish or by three continuous white stripes on other than green insulation along its entire length. A. 2 AWG B. 4 AWG C. 6 AWG D. 10 AWG - correct answer ✅C. 6 AWG The general conditions of a contract should include all of the following EXCEPT: A. priority of the documents. B. change orders. C. the technical specifications.
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A. An Electrical Contractor working for his own company B. An Electrical Journeyman working for a contracting firm C. An electrician working for a state licensee of the Board D. An electrician licensed in a state other than Alabama who now wants to work in Alabama - correct answer ✅C. An electrician working for a state licensee of the Board All of the following would be considered workplace injuries EXCEPT: A. when an employee is struck by falling debris at the jobsite before he clocks in for the day. B. when an employee is struck by a car while in the company parking lot while walking to the jobsite. C. when an employee cleaning the company parking lot is struck by a car. D. when an employee suffers burns related to jobsite chemicals. - correct answer ✅B. when an employee is struck by a car while in the company parking lot while walking to the jobsite. A radio or television receiving station is required to be grounded. What is the smallest size of aluminum conductor that is permitted?
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A. #14 AWG
B. #12 AWG
C. #0 AWG
D. #8 AWG -
correct answer ✅D. #8 AWG A single phase motor is protected with an overcurrent protection device rated at 60 amps. What is the MINIMUM size copper equipment grounding conductor permitted? A. 10 AWG B. 8 AWG C. 6 AWG D. 4 AWG - correct answer ✅A. 10 AWG How many hours can an employee work during a work week without being paid overtime wages? A. 32 B. 40 C. 48
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The NEC allows equipment safety to be determined by: A. a MINIMUM of three examiners. B. an organization properly equipped and qualified for experimental testing. C. the authority having jurisdiction. D. the local electrical examining board. - correct answer ✅B. an organization properly equipped and qualified for experimental testing. Which fuse rating is NOT considered to be a standard fuse size by the NEC? A. 20 amps B. 30 amps C. 35 amps D. 115 amps - correct answer ✅D. 115 amps A load where the MAXIMUM load is expected to last for 3 hours or more is said to be a: A. maximum load.
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B. demand load. C. serviceable load. D. continuous load. - correct answer ✅D. continuous load. What is the MAXIMUM cubic inch capacity of a 1 1/4" deep 4" square metal box? A. 27 cubic inches B. 18 cubic inches C. 15.5 cubic inches D. 12.5 cubic inches - correct answer ✅B. 18 cubic inches A fire pump disconnect is required to be identified with letters that are a MINIMUM (answer inserted here) inch high and say "Fire Pump Disconnect Means." A. 0. B. 0. C. 1
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D. The insurer will pay the policy holder an amount equal to a negotiated rate for value of a generic tool. - correct answer ✅A. The insurer will pay the policy holder an amount sufficient to cover the acquisition of the same tool at today's prices. When is an employer required to provide its employees with a W- 2? A. January 31 B. February 15 C. March 31 D. April 15 - correct answer ✅A. January 31 The cord cap on a room air conditioner is permitted to serve as the required disconnect means if the manual controls on the room air conditioner are located within: A. 2.5 feet of the floor. B. 3 feet of the floor. C. 5 feet of the floor.
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D. 6 feet of the floor. - correct answer ✅D. 6 feet of the floor. A residential water pump has a FLC of 15 amps, a source voltage of 240 volts, and the voltage at the pump is 235 volts. What is the power loss in the conductors? A. 3600 watts B. 3450 watts C. 2400 watts D. 75 watts - correct answer ✅D. 75 watts Which of the following best describes the term "double-taxation'? A. The company pays taxes on its income, then distributes dividends to shareholders which are taxed at the personal level. B. The business owner pays federal taxes on a salary, then pays taxes on the remaining income for the business. C. A business pays Federal tax based on business income, and pays State tax based on business income.
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D. December 31 each year - correct answer ✅A. April 30 each year Optical fiber cable can be grouped into: A. 2 types. B. 3 types. C. 5 types. D. 6 types. - correct answer ✅B. 3 types. A 1" rigid metal conduit with four current carrying conductors is permitted to be filled up to (insert answer here) percent of its capacity. A. 125 B. 100 C. 80 D. 40 - correct answer ✅D. 40
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The MINIMUM service demand for 10-8 kW ranges in an apartment complex would be: A. 80 kW. B. 27.2 kW. C. 25 kW. D. 16 kW. - correct answer ✅B. 27.2 kW. Overtime wages are paid at what percentage of the normal wage rate? A. 50% B. 100% C. 150% D. 200% - correct answer ✅C. 150% Where is a multi-outlet assembly permitted to be installed? A. A damp location B. A dry location C. A wet location
