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NEC 2026 Journeyman Practice Test 1

Free Online Journeyman Electrician Practice Test — NEC 2026 Edition 1This free 25-question practice test covers branch-circuit fundamentals, receptacle spacing and small-appliance circuits, AFCI protection, and the 2026 NEC's expanded GFCI requirements for garages, basements, and commercial kitchens. Based on the 2026 National Electrical Code.

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Topics covered: Branch circuits, grounding, wiring methods, load calculations, and motors.
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NEC 2026 Journeyman Practice Test 1 — Question List

Question 1: A branch circuit supplies a continuous load of 16 amperes. Per NEC 210.19(A)(1), what is the minimum required ampacity of the branch-circuit conductors, before any correction or adjustment factors?

16 amperes
20 amperes
25 amperes
32 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 210.19(A)(1)

Question 2: In a dwelling unit habitable room, per NEC 210.52(A)(1), general-use 125-volt, 15- or 20-ampere receptacles must be spaced so that no point along the floor line of any wall space is more than how many feet, measured horizontally, from a receptacle outlet?

4 feet
6 feet
8 feet
10 feet

NEC Reference: NEC 210.52(A)(1)

Question 3: Per NEC 210.11(C)(1), a dwelling unit kitchen must be supplied by a minimum of how many 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits?

One
Two
Three
Four

NEC Reference: NEC 210.11(C)(1)

Question 4: Per NEC 210.11(C)(2), the required 20-ampere laundry branch circuit in a dwelling unit is permitted to supply:

Only the receptacle outlets in the laundry area
Laundry receptacles plus general lighting in the laundry room
Laundry receptacles plus a bathroom receptacle
Any general-purpose loads in the dwelling

NEC Reference: NEC 210.11(C)(2)

Question 5: On a 20-ampere branch circuit that also supplies fixed lighting outlets, per NEC 210.23(A)(1), the rating of a single cord-and-plug-connected utilization equipment (not fastened in place) must not exceed what percentage of the branch-circuit ampere rating?

50%
75%
80%
100%

NEC Reference: NEC 210.23(A)(1)

Question 6: Per NEC 210.12(A), AFCI protection is required for 120-volt, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets in a dwelling unit's:

Bedrooms, family rooms, and similar living areas
Unfinished basements only
Attached garages only
Outdoor receptacles only

NEC Reference: NEC 210.12(A)

Question 7: Per NEC 240.4(D), the maximum standard overcurrent device rating permitted to protect 10 AWG copper conductors, absent a specific exception elsewhere in the Code, is:

20 amperes
25 amperes
30 amperes
40 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 240.4(D)

Question 8: Which of the following is a standard ampere rating for fuses and inverse-time circuit breakers listed in NEC 240.6(A)?

55 amperes
65 amperes
70 amperes
85 amperes

NEC Reference: NEC 240.6(A)

Question 9: Per NEC 210.8(A)(1), GFCI protection is required for all 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in a dwelling unit's:

Bathrooms
Bedrooms
Living rooms
Hallways

NEC Reference: NEC 210.8(A)(1)

Question 10: Per NEC 406.12, tamper-resistant receptacles are required for 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere general-use receptacles installed in which of the following dwelling unit locations?

Essentially all general-use dwelling receptacles covered by 210.52
Only receptacles within reach of children under 2 years old
Only receptacles in bedrooms
Only outdoor receptacles

NEC Reference: NEC 406.12

Question 11: A dwelling unit's attached garage has a 30-ampere, 250-volt receptacle installed for a portable Level 2 EV charger. Per the 2026 NEC, is GFCI protection required for this receptacle?

No, only 125V garage receptacles require GFCI
Yes, GFCI protection is required
Only if the receptacle is within 6 feet of a water source
No, EV charging equipment is exempt from 210.8

NEC Reference: NEC 2026 — 210.8(A)(2)

Question 12: A homeowner has a 240-volt, 30-ampere receptacle installed in an unfinished basement to power a stationary table saw. Per the 2026 NEC, this receptacle:

Is exempt from GFCI because it is 240V
Must be GFCI protected
Only needs GFCI if the basement floods regularly
Only needs GFCI if it is within 6 feet of a floor drain

NEC Reference: NEC 2026 — 210.8(A)(5)

Question 13: A commercial kitchen has a single-phase, 208-volt receptacle supplying a countertop food processor. Per the 2026 NEC 210.8(B), is GFCI protection required?

No, 208V exceeds the 125V GFCI scope
Yes, GFCI protection is required
Only if the receptacle is within 6 feet of the prep sink
Only for receptacles rated over 30A

NEC Reference: NEC 2026 — 210.8(B)(2)

Question 14: Per the 2026 NEC 210.8(A), which of the following dwelling unit locations is on the list of areas requiring GFCI protection for 125V through 250V receptacles?

Hallways
Crawl spaces at or below grade level
Home offices
Dining rooms

NEC Reference: NEC 2026 — 210.8(A)

Question 15: A dedicated 120-volt, 20-ampere receptacle serves only a sump pump in a dwelling's unfinished basement. Per the 2026 NEC, may this receptacle omit GFCI protection because it serves a single dedicated appliance?

Yes, dedicated-appliance receptacles are exempt
No, GFCI protection is still required
Yes, if the pump is hard-wired instead of cord-and-plug
Yes, if the receptacle is labeled "SUMP PUMP ONLY"

NEC Reference: NEC 2026 — 210.8(A)(5)

Question 16: A 120-volt, 20-ampere receptacle in a dwelling garage is the sole outlet on its branch circuit and serves only a chest freezer. Per the 2026 NEC, is this freezer receptacle permitted to omit GFCI protection?

Yes, single-appliance dedicated receptacles are exempt
No, GFCI protection is still required
Yes, if the receptacle is mounted above 6 feet
Yes, because the circuit has no other outlets

NEC Reference: NEC 2026 — 210.8(A)(2)

Question 17: A dwelling has a hard-wired (not plug-connected) exterior post light fed by an outdoor branch circuit. Per the 2026 NEC 210.8(F), is this lighting outlet subject to the GFCI requirement for outdoor outlets?

Yes, all outdoor outlets require GFCI
No, 210.8(F) applies to receptacle outlets, not hard-wired lighting outlets
Only if the fixture is within 6 feet of grade
Only if the circuit exceeds 20A

NEC Reference: NEC 2026 — 210.8(F)

Question 18: Per NEC Table 314.16(B), each No. 12 AWG conductor counted in a box fill calculation requires a volume allowance of:

2.00 cubic inches
2.25 cubic inches
2.50 cubic inches
3.00 cubic inches

NEC Reference: NEC Table 314.16(B)

Question 19: Per NEC Article 100, a "Continuous Load" is defined as a load where the maximum current is expected to continue for:

30 minutes or more
1 hour or more
3 hours or more
8 hours or more

NEC Reference: NEC Article 100

Question 20: Per NEC Article 100, "Readily Accessible" means capable of being reached quickly, without requiring the user to:

Climb over or remove obstacles or use portable ladders
Walk more than 10 feet
Enter a locked room using a master key
Use a flashlight

NEC Reference: NEC Article 100

Question 21: Per NEC 210.70(A)(1), at least one wall-switch-controlled lighting outlet must be installed in every:

Habitable room and bathroom of a dwelling unit
Attic and crawl space only
Detached accessory building only
Garage only, not habitable rooms

NEC Reference: NEC 210.70(A)(1)

Question 22: Per NEC Table 220.12, the general lighting load for a dwelling unit is calculated at a minimum of how many volt-amperes per square foot?

1.5 VA
2 VA
3 VA
5 VA

NEC Reference: NEC Table 220.12

Question 23: Per NEC 406.4(D)(2), where a single GFCI device protects one or more downstream, non-GFCI receptacles on the same circuit, each protected downstream receptacle must be marked with which label?

"GFCI Protected"
"AFCI Protected"
"No Equipment Ground - Test Monthly"
No marking is required

NEC Reference: NEC 406.4(D)(2)

Question 24: A dwelling unit has a wet bar sink in the basement recreation room. Per NEC 210.8(A)(7), a 125-volt receptacle located within how many feet of the top inside edge of the sink bowl requires GFCI protection?

3 feet
6 feet
8 feet
10 feet

NEC Reference: NEC 210.8(A)(7)

Question 25: A Class A GFCI device intended for personnel protection is designed to trip at a ground-fault current of approximately:

4 to 6 milliamperes
15 milliamperes
30 milliamperes
50 milliamperes

NEC Reference: NEC 210.8 / UL 943

Key NEC References for This Test

Article	What It Covers
Art. 100	Definitions — know: feeder, branch circuit, OCPD, dwelling unit
Art. 210	Branch Circuits — GFCI/AFCI locations, circuit ratings, outlet spacing (most tested)
Art. 220	Load Calculations — dwelling unit standard method
Art. 250	Grounding & Bonding — GEC sizing, electrode system, EGC
Art. 310	Conductors — ampacity (Table 310.12), insulation, derate rules
Art. 430	Motors — conductor 125% FLA, OCPD 250% FLA, overloads, disconnects

Study Tip: Tab Articles 210, 250, and 430 in your NEC before the exam. Know the Table 310.12 ampacity values for 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, and 4 AWG copper.

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NEC 2026 Journeyman Practice Test 1 — Question List

Question 1: A branch circuit supplies a continuous load of 16 amperes. Per NEC 210.19(A)(1), what is the minimum required ampacity of the branch-circuit conductors, before any correction or adjustment factors?

Question 2: In a dwelling unit habitable room, per NEC 210.52(A)(1), general-use 125-volt, 15- or 20-ampere receptacles must be spaced so that no point along the floor line of any wall space is more than how many feet, measured horizontally, from a receptacle outlet?

Question 3: Per NEC 210.11(C)(1), a dwelling unit kitchen must be supplied by a minimum of how many 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits?

Question 4: Per NEC 210.11(C)(2), the required 20-ampere laundry branch circuit in a dwelling unit is permitted to supply:

Question 5: On a 20-ampere branch circuit that also supplies fixed lighting outlets, per NEC 210.23(A)(1), the rating of a single cord-and-plug-connected utilization equipment (not fastened in place) must not exceed what percentage of the branch-circuit ampere rating?

Question 6: Per NEC 210.12(A), AFCI protection is required for 120-volt, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets in a dwelling unit's:

Question 7: Per NEC 240.4(D), the maximum standard overcurrent device rating permitted to protect 10 AWG copper conductors, absent a specific exception elsewhere in the Code, is:

Question 8: Which of the following is a standard ampere rating for fuses and inverse-time circuit breakers listed in NEC 240.6(A)?

Question 9: Per NEC 210.8(A)(1), GFCI protection is required for all 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in a dwelling unit's:

Question 10: Per NEC 406.12, tamper-resistant receptacles are required for 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere general-use receptacles installed in which of the following dwelling unit locations?

Question 11: A dwelling unit's attached garage has a 30-ampere, 250-volt receptacle installed for a portable Level 2 EV charger. Per the 2026 NEC, is GFCI protection required for this receptacle?

Question 12: A homeowner has a 240-volt, 30-ampere receptacle installed in an unfinished basement to power a stationary table saw. Per the 2026 NEC, this receptacle:

Question 13: A commercial kitchen has a single-phase, 208-volt receptacle supplying a countertop food processor. Per the 2026 NEC 210.8(B), is GFCI protection required?

Question 14: Per the 2026 NEC 210.8(A), which of the following dwelling unit locations is on the list of areas requiring GFCI protection for 125V through 250V receptacles?

Question 15: A dedicated 120-volt, 20-ampere receptacle serves only a sump pump in a dwelling's unfinished basement. Per the 2026 NEC, may this receptacle omit GFCI protection because it serves a single dedicated appliance?

Question 16: A 120-volt, 20-ampere receptacle in a dwelling garage is the sole outlet on its branch circuit and serves only a chest freezer. Per the 2026 NEC, is this freezer receptacle permitted to omit GFCI protection?

Question 17: A dwelling has a hard-wired (not plug-connected) exterior post light fed by an outdoor branch circuit. Per the 2026 NEC 210.8(F), is this lighting outlet subject to the GFCI requirement for outdoor outlets?

Question 18: Per NEC Table 314.16(B), each No. 12 AWG conductor counted in a box fill calculation requires a volume allowance of:

Question 19: Per NEC Article 100, a "Continuous Load" is defined as a load where the maximum current is expected to continue for:

Question 20: Per NEC Article 100, "Readily Accessible" means capable of being reached quickly, without requiring the user to:

Question 21: Per NEC 210.70(A)(1), at least one wall-switch-controlled lighting outlet must be installed in every:

Question 22: Per NEC Table 220.12, the general lighting load for a dwelling unit is calculated at a minimum of how many volt-amperes per square foot?

Question 23: Per NEC 406.4(D)(2), where a single GFCI device protects one or more downstream, non-GFCI receptacles on the same circuit, each protected downstream receptacle must be marked with which label?

Question 24: A dwelling unit has a wet bar sink in the basement recreation room. Per NEC 210.8(A)(7), a 125-volt receptacle located within how many feet of the top inside edge of the sink bowl requires GFCI protection?

Question 25: A Class A GFCI device intended for personnel protection is designed to trip at a ground-fault current of approximately:

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