Code exceptions are easy to overlook and even easier to misapply. Can you identify the code exception that applies to the following question? Question: The metal frames of electrically heated appliances operated at over 150 volts to ground and exempted by special permission ______________required to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor. However the frames […]
Understanding where to locate and how to interpret NEC requirements for the identification of neutral conductors is vital to passing your electrical examination. How would you answer the following question: Insulated neutral conductors #6 AWG or smaller must be identified by which of the following means? A. Continuous white outer finish B. Continuous gray outer […]
Preparing to pass your electrical exam requires that you identify and use the key words in exam questions with ease. Can you identify the key words in the following question? The connection between the grounded circuit conductor and the equipment grounding conductor at the service can best be described as which of the following? A. Main Bonding […]
Whether you need to pass a master or journeyman electrical exam you’ll need to know how to properly interpret and apply the code articles and formulas required to achieve a passing score. As an electrician with years of experience you have honed your ability to do quality work in the field. Now your goal is […]
The acronym CCTV stands for closed-circuit television and can best be described as a security monitoring system which allows for the monitoring of live events as well as the archiving of recorded footage. Electrical exams often include CCTV related questions. Can you answer the following question with ease? The most common media for video and […]
According to the United States Department of Energy, American solar jobs have increased 167% over the past decade, which is five times faster than the overall job growth rate in the U.S. economy overall. It is projected that more than one in seven U.S. homes will have a rooftop solar PV system by 2030. As the […]
Answering electrical exam questions correctly that require you to use the noncoincident load rule is key to preparing to pass your electrical exam. Can you answer the following question with ease? Question: A dwelling service supplies a 5 hp. 240 volt single-phase air conditioning unit and 6.5 kVA 240 volt single-phase electric heating unit. What […]
The penalties that unlicensed electricians face can range, depending on the Authority having Jurisdiction, from fines as high as $15,000 to jail time. Any potential reward is not worth the risk of working without a license. Avoid the civil and criminal penalties that are routinely levied against unlicensed electricians. How? Prepare for and pass your electrical […]
A clean energy revolution is sweeping across the renewable energy sector. Hundreds of billions of dollars in economic activity are being generated in this expanding sector. Are you positioned to take advantage of the opportunities that the renewable energy sector offers? Whether you specialize in wind energy, grid modernization, electric vehicle charging station or solar […]
Translating years of field experience into a passing score on your electrical exam is the key to reaching your goal of becoming a licensed electrician. Start by becoming comfortable locating the code article answers to questions based on identifying key words or phrases in questions that reference articles listed by subject in the index of […]
