Journeyman Closed Book Exam 1 | REE Board Exam

(Last Updated On: July 5, 2023)

This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 1 of the Series in Journeyman Closed Book Exam as one of the Electrical Engineering Board Exam and Registered Master Electrician References. In Preparation for the REE and REE Board Exam make sure to expose yourself and familiarize yourself in each and every question compiled here taken from various sources including but not limited to past Board Exam Questions in the Electrical Engineering field, Electrical Engineering Books, Journals and other Electrical Engineering References.

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Choose the letter of the best answer in each question.

1. __________ can be generated.

I. Electricity II. Electrical Energy

a. I only

b. II only

c. Both I & II

d. Neither I nor II

2. The phenomenon whereby a circuit stores electrical energy is called __________.

a. Inductance

b. Capacitance

c. Resistance

d. Susceptance

3. 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 __________.

a. Premises wiring (system)

b. Service equipment

c. Utilization equipment

d. Equipment

4. 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.

a. Bypass isolation

b. General use

c. Isolating

d. Transfer

5. 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 __________.

a. Ordinary tap joint

b. Scarf joint

c. Britannia joint

d. Bonding

6. An instrument that is used to measure the diameter of a wire or cable to thousandths of an inch is a __________.

a. Galvanometer

b. Micrometer

c. Hydrometer

d. Ruler

7. A squirrel cage motor can be started at full voltage.

I. Design A II. Design B III. Design C IV. Design D

a. I only

b. I &II only

c. III & IV only

d. I, II, III & IV

8. A __________ is a braking system for an electric motor.

I. Friction braking II. Plugging III. Dynamic braking

a. I only

b. III only

c. I & III only

d. I, II, & III

9. 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.

a. 4

b. 5

c. 7

d. 9

10. 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 __________ circuit breaker.

a. Inverse time

b. Adjustable

c. Control vented

d. Vented power

11. 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

a. I only

b. II only

c. I & II only

d. I, II, & III

12. 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.

a. Integrated

b. separately derived

c. Interactive

d. Isolated

13. 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

a. I only

b. II only

c. II & III only

d. I, II, & III

14. Where conductors with an ampacity higher than the ampere rating or setting of the overcurrent device are used, the __________ shall determine the circuit rating.

a. Conductor ampacity

b.Overcurrent device

c. Combined rating

d. Deratedampacity

15. __________ are permitted to protect motor branch circuit conductors from overload.

I. Thermal relay II. Inverse time circuit breakers III. Time delay fuses

a. I only

b. II only

c. II & III only

d. I, II & III

16. The power factor of an incandescent light bulb would be __________.

a. Unity

b. 0.7 leading

c. 0.7 lagging

d. zero

17. __________ is a pliable raceway.

I. EMT II. ENT III. PVC

a. I only

b. II only

c. I & III only

d. I, II, & III

18. 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

a. I only

b. II only

c. II & III only

d. I & II only

19. A transformer would most likely have __________ efficiency.

a. 60 %

b. 70 %

c. 80 %

d. 90 %

20. 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.

a. Capacitive effect

b. Skin effect

c. Conductive effect

d. Outer effect

21. A value assigned to a circuit or system for the purpose of conveniently designating its voltage class is __________.

a. Nominal voltage

b. Voltage to ground

c. Voltage (of a circuit)

d. Voltage

22. 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.

a. AC squirrel cage

b. AC induction

c. Wound-rotor induction

d. Synchronous

23. __________ is the resistance at the point of contact of two conductors or one conductor and another surface.

a. Conductor resistance

b. Contact resistance

c. Resistance per M/ft

d. Resistance per K/ft

24. __________ is/are classified as a conduit body.

I. LB fittings II. FS fittings III. LR fittings

a. I & II only

b. II only

c. II & III only

d. I & III only

25. __________ raceways are not suitable to enclose conductors that are subject to physical damage.

a. Rigid metal conduit

b. Intermediate metal conduit

c. PVC schedule 40

d. PVC schedule 80

26. A low power factor in an industrial plant is most likely caused by __________.

a. Insufficient resistive loads

b. Insufficient inductive loads

c. Excessive resistive loads

d. Lack of synchronous condenser

27. 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.

a. Two

b. Four

c. Six

d. Eight

28. A voltage or current that is reversed at regular intervals is called __________ voltage or current.

I. Direct II. Steady state III. Sinusoidal

a. I only

b. II only

c. III only

d. None of these

29. Of the following __________ is a false statement.

a. The term kilowatt indicates the measure of power which is all available for work.

b. The term kilovolt-amperes indicate the apparent power made up of an energy component and a wattless or induction component.

c. In an industrial plant, lower power factor is usually due to underloaded induction motors.

d. The power factor of a motor is much greater at partial loads than at full loads.

30. It is generally not good practice to supply lights and motors from the same circuit because __________.

a. Lamps for satisfactory service must operate within closer voltage limits than motors.

b. Overloads and short circuits are more common on motor circuits.

c. When motors are started, the large starting current causes a voltage drop on the circuit and the lights will blink or burn dim.

d. All of these

31. In general, motors are designed to operate in a maximum ambient temperature of __________ unless specifically designed for a higher temperature.

a. 60°C

b. 50°C

c. 45°C

d. 40°C

32. A type of single phase motor that can be operated on either AC or DC is a __________ motor.

a. Multispeed

b. Capacitor-start

c. Universal

d. Repulsion-induction

33. For screw shell devices with attached leads, the conductor attached to the screw shell shall be __________ in color.

a. White or gray

b. Orange

c. Green

d. Black

34. Brach circuit conductors shall have an ampacity not less than __________.

a. The load increased 125%

b. 100% of the load to be served

c. 80% of the load to be served

d. 125% of the continuous load plus 80% of the noncontinuous load

35. 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 __________.

a. Isolating switch

b. Bypass isolation switch

c. General use switch

d. Transfer switch

36. Raceways or cable trays containing electric conductors shall not contain __________.

I. Pipe for steam II. Tube for air III. Pipe for water

a. I only

b. II only

c. III only

d. I, II, & III

37. Not readily accessible to persons unless special means for access are used is __________.

a. Elevated

b. Guarded

c. Isolated

d. Listed

38. After cutting conduit, to remove the rough edges on both ends, the conduit ends should be __________.

a. Sanded

b. Shaped

c. Burnished

d. Ground

39. The instrument used to indicate phase relation between current and voltage is the __________.

a. Megger

b. Power factor meter

c. Voltmeter

d. Galvanometer

40. To calculate the va, one needs to know the __________.

a. Voltage & current

b. Impedance &conductance

c. Resistance & impedance

d. Ohms & resistance

41. 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 __________.

a. 2 amps

b. 3 amps

c. 4 amps

d. 5 amps

42. When an ammeter is disconnected from an in-service current transformer, the secondary terminals of the current transformer must be __________.

a. Shorted

b. Open

c. Disconnected

d. Grounded

43. Reactance will cause the current in a circuit to vary only when __________.

a. AC current flows

b. DC current flows

c. There is no resistance in the circuit

d. There is a resistance in the circuit

44. Motors 1/3, ¼, and 1/8hp are connected parallel. Those motors deliver a total of __________.

a. 1 hp

b. 7/8 hp

c. 17/24 hp

d. 0.07 hp

45. Flexible cords and cables shall not be used __________.

a. For wiring of cranes and hoists

b. For prevention of the transmission of noise or vibration

c. To run through holes in floors

d. Simply to facilitate frequent interchange

46. A fixture that weighs more than __________ shall be supported independently of the outlet box.

a. 25 pounds

b. 30 pounds

c. 50 pounds

d. 75 pounds

47. The force which moves electrons from atom to atom through a closed conducting path is called __________.

a. Flux

b. Resistance

c. Admittance

d. EMF

48. An advantage of a 240-volt system compared with a 120-volt system of the same wattage is __________.

a. Reduced voltage drop

b. Reduced power used

c. Large currents

d. Lower electrical pressure

49. A resistor has an indicated tolerance error of 10%. With a value of 1000 ohms, the minimum resistance the resistor may have is __________.

a. 1,100 ohms

b. 990 ohms

c. 910 ohms

d. 900 ohms

50. 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 __________.

a. 10 turns

b. 40 turns

c. 120 turns

d. 160