Journeyman Closed Book Exam 4 | REE Board Exam

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This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 4 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 with 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. Electrical current is measured in terms of __________.

a. Electron pressure

b. Electron passing a point per second

c. Watts

d. Resistance

2. A stop switch is wired __________ in a motor circuit.

a. Series

b. Series-shunt

c. Series-parallel

d. Parallel

3. An autotransformer has __________.

a. One coil

b. Two coil

c. Three coil

d. Four coil

4. What type of meter is shown below?

a. Wattmeter

b. Ammeter

c. Ohmmeter

d. Voltmeter

5. Concrete, brick or tile are considered as being __________.

a. Isolated

b. Insulators

c. Grounded

d. Dry locations

6. is the symbol for a __________ panel.

a. Power

b. Wall-mounted

c. Lighting

d. Surface-mounted

7. A corroded electrical connection __________.

a. Decreases the voltage drop

b. Decreases the resistance of the connection

c. Increases the resistance of the connection

d. Increases the ampacity at the connection

8. An AC ammeter or voltmeter is calibrated to read RMS values; this means the meter is reading the __________ value.

a. Maximum

b. Peak

c. Average

d. Effective

9. The correct connection for the two 120 volt lights to the single-pole switch would be __________.

a. 1-4 2-6 3-5-7

b. 1-6 2-5 3-4-7

c. 1-7 2-5-6 3-4

d. 1-5 2-6-7 3-4

10. The location of a wall receptacle outlet in the bathroom of a dwelling shall be installed __________.

a. The Code does not specify the location

b. Adjacent to the toilet

c. Within 36” of outside edge of basin

d. Across from the shower

11. On a delta three-phase four-wire secondary, how many hot wires may use the common neutral?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

12. It shall be permissible to apply a demand factor of __________ to the nameplate-rating load of four or more appliances fastened in place served by the same feeder in a dwelling.

a. 70%

b. 75 %

c. 60%

d. 80%

13. Insulated nonmetallic boxes are made of __________.

I. Polyninyl chloride II. Bakelite III. Bower-Barff lacquer

a. I only

b. II only

c. I & II only

d. I, II & III

14. Tungsten-filament lamps can be used on __________ circuits.

a. AC

b. DC

c. AC and DC

d. None of these

15. An overcurrent protective device with a circuit opening fusible part that is heated and severed by the passage of overcurrent through it is called a __________.

a. Current-limiter

b. Fuse

c. Circuit breaker

d. Thermal overload

16. The service conductors between the terminals of the service equipment and a point usually outside the building, clear of building walls, where joined by a tap or splice to the service drop is called the __________.

a. Service drop

b. Service-entrance conductors

c. Service equipment

d. None of these

17. If you needed to know the provisions for the installation of stationary storage batteries, you would refer to the Article __________ of the Code.

a. 225

b. 445

c. 460

d. 480

18. A chain wrench can be used __________.

I. With one hand only II. In confined places & close to walls III. For all sizes of conduit.

a. I & II only

b. I & III only

c. II & III only

d. I, II & III

19. To cut rigid conduit you should __________.

a. Use 3-wheel pipe cutter

b. Use cold chisel and ream the ends

c. Use hacksaw and ream the ends

d. Order it to cut size

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

a. 25

b. 30

c. 35

d. 50

21. Is it permissible to install direct current and alternating current conductors in the same outlet box?

a. Yes, if insulated for the maximum voltage of any conductor

b. No, never

c. Yes, if the ampacity is the same for both conductors

d. Yes, in dry locations

22. Electrical equipment shall be installed __________.

a. Better than the minimum Code allows.

b. According to the Local Code when more stringent than the N.E.C.

c. According to the N.E.C regardless of Local Code

d. According to the Local Code when less stringent than the N.E.C.

23. Voltage drop in a wire is __________.

a. The wire resistance times the voltage

b. The percentage of the applied voltage

c. A function of insulation

d. Part of the load voltage

24. Conductors shall not be installed in locations where the operating temperature will exceed that specified for the type of __________ used.

a. Connectors

b. Protection

c. Insulation

d. Wiring

25. Galvanized conduit has a finish exterior and interior of __________.

a. Lead

b. Copper

c. Nickel

d. Zinc

26. Which of the following is the best type of saw to use to cut a 3” diameter hole through ½” plywood?

a. Circular Saw

b. Saber saw

c. Hack saw

d. Cross-cut saw

27. Which of the following machine screws has the smallest diameter?

a. 6-32 x 1”

b. 10-32 x ¾”

c. 8-32 x ½”

d. 10-24 x 3/8”

28. Which of the following is the most important factor contributing to an electricians safety on the job?

a. Work at slow pace

b. Always wear leather gloves

c. Be alert at all times

d. Never be late for break

29. A one-quarter bend in a raceway is equivalent to an angle of __________ degrees.

a. 90

b. 45

c. 25

d. 180

30. A 3 Ω, a 6 Ω, a 9 Ω and a 12 Ω resistor are connected in parallel. Which resistor will consume the most power?

a. 3 Ω

b. 6 Ω

c. 9 Ω

d. 12 Ω

31. Listed ceiling (paddle) fans that do not exceed __________ pounds in weight, with or without accessories, shall be permitted to be supported by outlet boxes identified for such use.

a. 35

b. 45

c. 50

d. 60

32. The best way to lay out a 40 foot long straight line on a floor is to __________.

a. Use a steel measuring tape with dark crayon

b. Use a plumb bob with long string

c. Use a long 2 x 4 and a lead pencil

d. Use a chalk line

33. Silver is used on electrical contacts to __________.

a. Avoid corrosion

b. Improve efficiency

c. Improve continuity

d. Improve appearance

34. Electricians should be familiar with the rules and regulations of their job mainly to __________.

a. Eliminate overtime

b. Increase wages

c. Perform their duties properly

d. Save time

35. To determine if the raceway is truly vertical an electrician would use a __________.

a. Plumb bob

b. Transmit level

c. Square

d. Level

36. In order to prevent a safety hazard an electrician should never __________.

a. Strike a hardened steel surface with a hardened steel hammer.

b. Use a soft brass hammer to strike a soft brass surface.

c. Strike a soft iron surface with a hardened steel hammer.

d. Use a soft iron hammer to strike a hardened steel surface.

37. Service drop conductors not in excess of 600 volts shall have a minimum clearance of __________ feet over residential property and driveways, and those commercial areas not subject to truck traffic.

a. 10

b. 12

c. 15

d. 18

38. When conduit or tubing nipples having a maximum length not to exceed 24” arc installed between boxes they shall be permitted to be filled __________ percent of its total cross-sectional area.

a. 31

b. 40

c. 53

d. 60

39. Before using rubber gloves when working on high voltage equipment in the gloves should be __________.

a. Cleaned inside & out

b. Tested to withstand the high voltage

c. Oiled inside & out

d. Brand new

40. Stranded wire should be __________ before being placed under a screw head.

a. Tinned

b. Twisted together tightly

c. Coated with an inhibitor

d. Sanded

41. A 3 Ω, a 6 Ω, a 9 Ω and a 12 Ω resistor are connected in series. The resistor will consume the most power is the __________ ohm.

a. 3 Ω

b. 6 Ω

c. 9 Ω

d. 12 Ω

42. What Article of the NEC refers to grounding?

a. 230

b. 240

c. 250

d. 300

43. The total of the following numbers 8 5/8”, 6 ¼”, 7 3/16”, and 5 ¼” is __________.

a. 27 5/16”

b. 26 1/8”

c. 28 7/8”

d. none of these

44. A fusestat is different from the ordinary plug fuse because a fusestat __________.

a. Doesn’t have threads

b. Has left-hand threads

c. Has different size threads

d. Has an aluminum screw shell

45. The symbol usually indicates a (an) __________.

a. A switch

b. Receptacle

c. Ceiling outlet

d. Exhaust fan

46. A fuse on a 20 amp branch circuit has blown. The fuse is replaced with a 20 amp fuse and the fuse blows when the switch is turned on. The electrician should __________.

a. Check the ground rod connection first

b. Change to a circuit breaker

c. Install a 30 amp fuse

d. Check the circuit for a problem

47. To sharpen an electrician’s knife, you would use a __________ stone.

a. Rubber

b. Carborundum

c. Rosin

d. Bakelite

48. The decimal equivalent of 3/16” is __________.

a. 0.125

b. 0.1875

c. 5.33

d. None of these

49. When drilling into a steel I-beam, the most likely cause for breaking a drill bit would be __________.

a. The drill bit is too dull

b. Too slow a drill speed

c. Too much pressure on the bit

d. Too much cutting oil on bit

50. Which of the fuses is blown?

a. L1 fuse is blown

b. L2 fuse is blown

c. Both fuses are blown

d. Neither fuse is blown