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Journeyman Electrician Practice Test 24

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Most state Journeyman exams have 80–100 questions covering NEC code, wiring methods, branch circuits, motor controls, and load calculations.

Most states require a 70–75% passing score. This practice test uses the same 70% pass threshold so you know where you stand.

Questions are written to the 2023 NEC. Check your state licensing board to confirm which edition your state has adopted.

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Journeyman Electrician Practice Test 24 — Question List

Question 1: What is the general lighting unit load for a 6000 square foot hospital?

12000 Volt-Ampere
6000 Volt-Ampere
18000 Volt-Ampere
3000 Volt-Ampere

NEC Reference: NEC 220.12

Question 2: The calculated lighting load with corresponding demand factors shall not be applied to determine number branch circuits required for wiring.

True
False

NEC Reference: NEC 220.42

Question 3: Dwelling unit has a floor area of 2000 sq ft, what are the minimum number of branch circuits required for lighting load at 115 volt ?

Four 15 amp 2-wire circuit
Four 20 amp 2-wire circuit
three 15 amp 2-wire
Two 20 amp 2-wire circuit

NEC Reference: NEC 220.22

Question 4: What is the minimum volume of a 4 inch round/octagonal metal box having 1/2 inch depth?

12.5 inches <sup>3</sup>
15.5 inches <sup>3</sup>
21.5 inches <sup>3</sup>
18.5 inches <sup>3</sup>

NEC Reference: NEC 314.6

Question 5: The conductors shall be protected from abrasion at both entry and exit points of a boxes, conduit bodies and fittings.

True
False

NEC Reference: NEC 314.17

Question 6: Which of the total maximum bend that an EMT conduit can be bend?

60 degrees
90 degrees
180 degrees
360 degrees

NEC Reference: NEC 358.36

Question 7: The electrical wire has a resistance of 1.5 ohms has a current flow of 4 amp. If supply end of the electrical wire indicates 120 volts what will the voltmeter reading of at the end of the wire?

114 volts
120 volts
118.5 volts
115 volts

Question 8: Airfield lighting cable used in electrical circuit rated over 5000 volts and powered by electrical regulator shall be permitted to be non-shielded.

True
False

Question 9: A 120/240 single family dwelling unit has a calculated demand load of 120 amperes, what is the minimum type of THW copper conductor size allowed?

2 AWG
1/0 AWG
2/0 AWG
1 AWG

NEC Reference: NEC 310.15(B)

Question 10: What is the equivalent resistance offered by parallel connection of two resistors each having 2 ohms of resistance?

1 ohm
2 ohm
4 ohm
0.5 ohm

EXAM CARD JOURNEYMAN

Questions10

Time limit15 min

Pass score70%

Code editionNEC 2023

DifficultyIntermediate

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