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WYOMING PELS JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN EXAMINATION —
PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2026 UPDATE — ACTUAL QUESTIONS
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Content covered (most tested areas): NEC general
requirements, wiring methods, conductors, grounding
and bonding, overcurrent protection, services, feeders,
branch circuits, motors, transformers, boxes and
enclosures, load calculations, special occupancies,
safety.
- What is the minimum working space depth in front of 120/240-V panelboards (Condition 1)? A. 2 ft B. 3 ft C. 3.5 ft D. 4 ft NEC 110.26(A)(1) requires 3 ft for systems up to 150 V to ground.
- Which conductor is permitted to be re-identified for use as an ungrounded conductor in cable assemblies? A. Green B. Bare C. White (if permanently re-identified) D. Gray NEC allows white conductors in cables to be re-identified when used as hot.
- The maximum number of 90° bends between pull points in conduit is: A. 180° B. 270°
C. 360°
D. 540°
NEC 358.26 limits total bends to 360°.
- GFCI protection is required for receptacles in residential garages at: A. 240 V only B. 120 V only C. All voltages D. 125 – 250 V receptacles supplied by single-phase circuits ≤150 V to ground Expanded GFCI rules include 240-V receptacles.
- Equipment grounding conductors are sized based on: A. Load current B. Conduit size C. Overcurrent device rating D. Service size NEC Table 250.122.
- A neutral conductor is considered a current-carrying conductor when: A. In a 2-wire circuit B. In a 3-wire circuit supplying linear loads C. In circuits with nonlinear loads causing harmonic currents D. Never Harmonics make the neutral carry significant current.
- Minimum cover for direct-buried UF cable under residential driveway: A. 12 in B. 24 in C. 18 in D. 30 in NEC Table 300.5.
- What is the standard voltage of a typical single-phase dwelling service? A. 120 V
13.Continuous loads must be calculated at: A. 100% B. 110% C. 120% D. 125% NEC definition of continuous load. 14.Minimum number of small-appliance branch circuits in a dwelling kitchen: A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 Required by NEC 210.11(C)(1). 15.A grounding electrode conductor connects to: A. Load center only B. Grounding electrode system C. Neutral bus only D. Conduit Part of grounding system. 16.AFCI protection is required for: A. Bathrooms only B. Kitchens only C. Bedrooms only D. Most dwelling habitable areas Expanded AFCI coverage. 17.Minimum height of receptacle above countertop is typically: A. 6 in B. 10 in C. Not more than 12 in above countertop surface D. 24 in NEC 210.52(C).
18.A multiwire branch circuit must have: A. Separate conduits B. Independent neutrals C. Common disconnecting means D. Same phase conductors Handles tied or common breaker. 19.The purpose of bonding is to: A. Carry load current B. Ensure electrical continuity for fault current path C. Increase resistance D. Reduce voltage Safety function. 20.Minimum burial depth for PVC conduit under residential yard: A. 12 in B. 18 in C. 18 in (typical for residential circuits ≤600 V) D. 24 in Per Table 300.5. 21.What device protects against overload and short circuit? A. Transformer B. Switch C. Circuit breaker D. Receptacle Primary protective device. 22.The ampacity of conductors is primarily determined by: A. Voltage B. Length C. Temperature rating and insulation type D. Color Ampacity tables based on insulation.
28.A transformer’s primary protection protects: A. Secondary conductors B. Grounding system C. Transformer windings D. Enclosure Prevents overheating. 29.What is the main purpose of a grounding electrode? A. Carry normal current B. Increase voltage C. Stabilize system to earth D. Replace neutral Limits voltage from lightning/surges. 30.Conductors in parallel must be: A. Different sizes B. Different lengths C. Same size, type, and length D. Any configuration Ensures equal current sharing. 31.A receptacle rated 20 A must be used on: A. 15-A circuit only B. 20 - A circuit C. Any circuit D. 30-A circuit Rating must match branch circuit. 32.Lighting outlets in closets require fixtures with: A. No clearance B. Minimum clearance from storage space C. Waterproof rating D. Low voltage Prevents fire hazard.
33.The service disconnect must be: A. Remote B. Hidden C. Nearest the point of entry of service conductors D. Underground Limits unprotected conductor length. 34.Tamper-resistant receptacles are required in: A. Commercial only B. Industrial only C. Outdoors only D. Dwelling units Child safety requirement. 35.A grounding electrode system includes: A. One rod only B. Water pipe only C. All available electrodes bonded together D. None Creates a unified system. 36.Voltage drop recommended maximum for feeders: A. 1% B. 2% C. 3% D. 10% Design recommendation. 37.Aluminum conductors require: A. No special treatment B. Anti-oxidant and proper terminations C. Solder only D. Smaller lugs Prevents oxidation issues.
43.Service entrance conductors ahead of disconnect are: A. Protected by breakers B. Unprotected by overcurrent devices C. Grounded only D. Low voltage Protection begins at service disconnect. 44.Boxes must be accessible: A. Only during installation B. When new C. Without removing building finish D. Not required For maintenance and safety. 45.Switches generally open the: A. Neutral conductor B. Ground conductor C. Ungrounded (hot) conductor D. All conductors Prevents energized fixtures. 46.Outdoor receptacles at dwellings must be: A. Non-weatherproof B. Lockable only C. Weather-resistant with proper covers D. 240 V only Exposure protection. 47.A disconnect for HVAC equipment must be: A. Hidden indoors B. At panel only C. Within sight of the equipment D. Underground Safety during servicing.
48.Service conductors from utility to service point are: A. Feeders B. Branch circuits C. Service drop or lateral D. Tap conductors Utility supply conductors. 49.The purpose of overcurrent protection is to protect: A. People only B. Equipment only C. Conductors and equipment from excessive current D. Voltage levels Prevents overheating/fire. 50.Lockout/tagout procedures are used to: A. Speed repairs B. Increase load C. Ensure equipment remains de-energized during work D. Reduce voltage drop Critical safety practice. 51.Which type of conduit requires no additional grounding conductor if properly installed? A. PVC B. EMT C. RMC D. FMC Metallic raceways like EMT can serve as equipment grounding conductor if installed per NEC 250.118. 52.Maximum voltage for dwelling branch circuits is typically: A. 277 V
B. Bedrooms C. Dwelling unit areas accessible to children D. Basements Child safety measure per NEC 406.12. 58.The maximum conductor length to maintain 3% voltage drop in a 120-V lighting circuit with 15-A load: A. Depends on load and conductor size B. 50 ft C. 100 ft D. Depends on ampacity and allowable voltage drop NEC recommends not exceeding 3% drop. 59.NEC defines a continuous load as one expected to operate for: A. 30 min B. 1 hour C. 3 hours or more D. 24 hours Used for sizing conductors and OCPD. 60.Ground-fault protection is required in: A. Kitchens only B. Bathrooms only C. Garages, outdoor receptacles, bathrooms, basements, kitchens D. Crawl spaces only NEC 210.8(A) GFCI coverage. 61.Which is permitted as a grounding electrode? A. Aluminum water pipe B. Metal underground water pipe in contact with earth C. Nonmetallic water pipe D. Plastic water pipe NEC 250.52(A)(1).
62.Branch-circuit conductors must be protected by: A. Fuses only B. Overcurrent devices rated for ampacity C. Switches D. None Overcurrent protection per NEC 210.20. 63.The neutral bar in a subpanel must be: A. Bonded to panel B. Connected to ground rod only C. Isolated from panel D. Bonded to feeder Prevents parallel neutral paths. 64.Grounding electrode conductors must be: A. Aluminum B. Copper, aluminum, or copper-clad aluminum C. Steel only D. Any metal NEC 250.66 specifies materials. 65.For a 3-phase motor, the branch-circuit overcurrent protection can be: A. Equal to conductor ampacity only B. Up to 250% of full-load current for inverse time breaker C. 100% only D. Any value NEC 430.52 allows up to 250% for motor protection. 66.The minimum size equipment grounding conductor for a 60-A, 120/240 V circuit using copper is: A. 10 AWG B. 8 AWG C. 10 AWG D. 12 AWG NEC Table 250.122.
72.AFCI protection is required in: A. Kitchens only B. Bathrooms only C. Bedrooms and most dwelling areas D. Outdoors only Expanded coverage per NEC 210.12. 73.Conduit bodies used for pull points must: A. Be locked B. Be above ground C. Allow access for pulling conductors D. None NEC 314.16(C). 74.The minimum size neutral for a 120/240 V multiwire branch circuit: A. Same as hot conductors B. Same as ungrounded conductors C. Half the hot D. 14 AWG NEC 310.15(B)(7) for unbalanced load neutral. 75.Disconnecting means for appliances must be: A. Lockable only B. Remote C. Within sight or per code allowances D. Underground NEC 422.31(A). 76.NEC requires outdoor receptacles to have: A. Plain covers B. Weather-resistant covers C. No covers D. Metal only Protection from rain and weather.
77.A bonding jumper can be: A. Aluminum only B. Copper or copper-clad aluminum C. Steel only D. Any conductor NEC 250.66. 78.Voltage drop on feeders should not exceed: A. 1% B. 3% C. 3% recommended D. 5% NEC recommends for efficiency and equipment performance. 79.The maximum number of conductors allowed in a 1-inch EMT for 12 AWG is: A. 10 B. 12 C. 16 D. 20 NEC Chapter 9, Table 1 & Annex C. 80.Grounding for separate buildings supplied by feeders requires: A. No grounding B. A grounding electrode at each building C. Only one ground at service D. Bond to neutral only NEC 250.32. 81.What is the minimum box size for two 12 AWG conductors, one device, and one ground? A. 8 in³ B. 10 in³ C. 16 in³
D. Voltage NEC 250.66. 87.Motor branch-circuit conductors must be: A. Same size as breaker B. Sized for full-load current and adjustment factors C. Any size D. Minimum 12 AWG NEC 430.22. 88.Receptacles within 6 ft of sinks in dwelling kitchens must be: A. Standard B. GFCI protected C. Tamper-resistant only D. 240 V NEC 210.8(A)(6). 89.EMT may be used underground if: A. Direct burial B. In concrete-encased raceway or encased in concrete C. Exposed D. Any installation NEC 300.5(D). 90.The neutral conductor in a multiwire branch circuit carries: A. No current B. Only harmonic currents C. Unbalanced current from the ungrounded conductors D. Full load of one phase NEC 200.4. 91.Lockout/tagout is required when: A. Servicing energized equipment B. Only during inspections C. Maintenance or servicing where energy could cause injury
D. Testing only Safety standard. 92.Lighting outlets must be controlled by: A. Switches only B. Switch or control device C. Timer only D. None NEC 210.70(A). 93.Conductors in parallel must: A. Differ in size B. Differ in type C. Be same size, material, and length D. Be insulated differently NEC 310.10(H). 94.In dwelling units, small appliance circuits cannot serve: A. Refrigerator B. Microwave C. Laundry equipment D. Countertop appliances NEC 210.52(B)(2) exception. 95.Maximum OCPD for a 10 AWG copper branch conductor: A. 15 A B. 30 A C. 20 A D. 25 A NEC 240.4(D) exceptions for small circuits. 96.Receptacles in basements must be: A. Standard B. GFCI protected C. 240 V only
