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the test.
- Which of the following devices breaks an electrical circuit by means of
an electromagnet, rather than by fusing a part of the circuit?
- Pothead
- Lightning arrester
- Magnetic cutout
- Isolating switch
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- The main purpose of a transformer is to
- increase the current on a circuit.
- decrease the current on a circuit.
- increase or decrease the voltage on a circuit.
- increase or decrease the capacitance of a circuit.
answer
- In the United States, the standard for measuring wires is designated by
- NEMA.
- NEC.
- (C) AWG.
- (D) ANSI.
answer
- What MAXIMUM conductor fill shall be used in a conduit that will
hold three conductors?
- 30%
- 40%
- 55%
- 60%
answer
- On a job site the most hazardous classification is
- Class III, Division 1.
- Class II, Division 1.
- Class I, Division 2.
- Class I, Division 1.
answer
- When determining the area of a building to calculate the required lighting
load, how should the building be measured?
- Using the outside building dimensions
- Using the inside building dimensions
- Using both the inside and outside building dimensions
- Doubling the outside building dimensions
answer
- All of the following are part of a dry type transformer EXCEPT
- a primary coil.
- metering devices.
- an iron core.
- a secondary coil.
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- What do potential transformers measure?
- Current
- Frequency
- Impedance
- Voltage
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- Polarity is a term used to describe the
- distance between electrodes.
- direction of the AC current flow.
- dangerous magnetic field caused by high voltage welding current.
- direction of the DC current flow.
answer
- Voltage can be described as
- an electromotive force.
- the rate of flow of an electric current.
- the number of cycles of AC current completed in sixty seconds.
- resistance of the circuit.
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- What is a Wiegand reader?
- A type of bar code reader
- A high speed optical reader
- A specific format used in card readers
- A device used with wireless access point to verify data integrity
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- The specifications call for four CAT6 cables per location as shown on the drawings. What is the minimum amount of CAT6 cable needed for 200 locations with an average length of 80 feet? Assume 10% overage.
- 64,000 feet
- 71,000 feet
- 16,000 feet
- 100,000 feet
answer
- What is the most common wire size for CAT5 UTP cable?
- 12-14 AWG
- 16-18 AWG
- 22-24 AWG
- 26-28 AWG
answer
- Which of the following cables are most commonly terminated with a 66-block?
- RG-6
- Voice
- CAT5
- Fiber optic
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- What test identifies opens, shorts, crossed pairs and miswires of UTP cable?
- NEXT
- Wire map
- Return loss
- Delay skew
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- Which of the following statements most accurately describes the function of a firewall when used in a data network?
- A device that translates one protocol to another
- A device that provides multiple connections to a network
- A device that provides multiple connections to a network and allows for the management of network traffic
- A device that provides a connection between two different networks and provides protection from unauthorized access
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- What term is used to describe a locking device that locks during a power or equipment failure?
- Delayed egress
- False alarm
- Fail secure
- Fail safe
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- What unit is used to measure ambient noise levels?
- dB
- Hz
- RFI
- LED
answer
- What is the term used to describe a trapezoidal projection image?
- Flaring
- Keystone
- Vertical gradient
- Horizontal gradient
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- For what jobs must a first aid kit be provided?
- All jobs
- Jobs without supervision
- Jobs with 2 or more employees
- Jobs with 10 or more employees
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- What is the diameter of a T8 lamp?
- 0.75"
- 1.00"
- 1.25"
- 1.50"
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- What is the advantage of ceramic metal halide lamps over standard metal halide lamps?
- Less heat
- More compact
- More lamp life
- More lumens per watt
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- What would cause a good F32T8 lamp NOT to light?
- Ballast is operating properly
- Lamps are 1" from the fixture pan
- Lamps are 3/4" from the fixture pan/li>
- Lamps are seated properly in lamp holders
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- What is a common cause of fluorescent lamp cycling in a system with Class "P" ballasts?
- The lamps get too hot and turn off.
- The lamps turn on as the ballast heat up.
- The internal thermal protection turns the ballast on due to high heat.
- The internal thermal protection turns the ballast off due to high heat.
answer
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What item should be used to turn lights on and off if daylight harvesting is used?
- Timeclock
- Photocell
- Infrared sensor
- Ultrasonic sensor
answer
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What is the function of daylight harvesting?
- Turns the lights off with a photosensor/li>
- Schedules the lighting based on the time of day
- Turns the lights on and off based on occupancy
- Dims or switches the lights based on available daylight
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What tool is used to test the load on a circuit?
- Amp meter
- Ohm meter
- Voltage meter
- Voltage indicator
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- What is the rating for branch circuit wire entering fluorescent fixtures?
- 40° C
- 60° C
- 75° C
- 90° C
answer
- What is the purpose of grounding?
- To protect equipment
- To help fasten devices
- To redirect excess current to the earth
- To provide an alternative power source
answer
- What is a platform?
- Any personal carrying device which is a component of an aerial device
- Any place the technician stands during the work process
- Any personal carrying device which is part of the truck
- Any personal carrying device used to change lights
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- Read the question before you look at the answer.
- Come up with the answer in your head before looking at the possible answers,
this way the choices given on the test won't throw you off or trick you.
- Eliminate answers you know aren't right.
- Read all the choices before choosing your answer.
- If there is no guessing penalty, always take an educated guess and select
an answer.
- Don't keep on changing your answer, usually your first choice is the right
one, unless you miss-read the question.
- In "All of the above" and "None of the above" choices,
if you are certain one of the statements is true don't choose "None of
the above" or one of the statements are false don't choose "All
of the above".
- In a question with an "All of the above" choice, if you see that
at least two correct statements, then "All of the above" is probably
the answer.
- Usually the correct answer is the choice with the most information.
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- Be rested and comfortable. If you take a test when you are hungry or tired
you won’t perform well.
- Know what to expect. Learn ahead of time the kind of test you will be taking,
where and when it will be held and what materials to bring. Arrive on time
to avoid last-minute pressure.
- Expect some anxiety. Being concerned will help you do your best on a test.
- Avoid worried test-takers. Extreme nervousness, called test anxiety, will
interfere with your work. Remember, test anxiety is contagious and unproductive.
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- Keep a positive attitude. Decide to do your best and don’t blame yourself
for what you don’t know.
- Concentrate on the test. Don’t worry about your ability, the behavior of
other people, the number of questions or even short memory lapses. Pay close
attention to one question at a time. This kind of concentration reduces anxiety.
- Relax. If you are too nervous to think or read carefully, try to slow down
physically. Change your mood by taking several slow deep breaths. Then start
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General electrician
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Residential electrician
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Fire/ life/ safety
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Voice, data, video technician
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Non-residential lighting technician
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Number of questions given
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100 questions
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75 questions
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50 questions
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50 questions
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50 questions
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Time given to take the test
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4 hours
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3 hours
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2 hours
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2 hours
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2 hours
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General journeyman electrician - examination content outline
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| Content area |
Question’s value |
| Principles |
8% |
| Installations |
8% |
| Fundamentals |
8% |
| Services, feeders and branch circuits |
9% |
| Grounding and Bonding |
8% |
| Conductors and Cables |
9% |
| Low-voltage circuits and communications |
4% |
| Special occupancies |
2% |
| Special equipment |
3% |
| Motors |
8% |
| Power and conditioning equipment |
6% |
| Testing/testing equipment |
5% |
| Lighting |
8% |
| Raceways and boxes |
8% |
| Emergency systems |
3% |
| Fire detection and alarm systems |
3% |
| Total questions |
100% |
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Residential journeyman electrician
- examination content outline
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| Content Area |
Question’s value |
| Principles |
8% |
| Installations |
8% |
| Fundamentals |
8% |
| Services, feeders and branch circuits |
11% |
| Grounding and bonding |
11% |
| Conductors and cables |
8% |
| Low-voltage systems |
5% |
| Special occupancies |
5% |
| Special equipment |
6% |
| Motors |
4% |
| Power and conditioning equipment |
5% |
| Testing/test equipment |
5% |
| Lighting |
8% |
| Raceways and boxes |
8% |
| Total questions |
100% |
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Fire/life safety technician - content outline
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| Content Area |
Question’s value
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| Principles |
14%
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| Testing and certification
of systems |
14% |
| Fundamentals |
14% |
| Fire detection and
alarm systems |
16% |
| Grounding and bonding applications |
14% |
| Conductors and cables |
14% |
| Low-voltage circuits and equipment |
14% |
| Total questions |
100% |
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Voice, data, video technician - content outline
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| Content Area |
Question’s value
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| Preparation |
25%
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| Installation |
15% |
| Termination |
15% |
| Testing |
10% |
| Telecommunications |
6% |
| Security & access control systems |
8% |
| Sound systems |
6% |
| Audiovisual systems |
6% |
| Safety |
9% |
| Total questions |
100% |
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Non-residential lighting technician - content outline
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| Content Area |
Question’s value
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| Fundamentals |
26%
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| Troubleshooting |
13% |
| Lighting control |
13% |
| Lighting retrofit |
20% |
| Safety |
28% |
| Total questions |
100% |
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