Learning how to answer electrical symbol related exam questions is a necessary part of preparing to pass your exam. Do you recognize the following electrical symbols and their component names? Current Source Antenna/Aerial Not Connected Wires Lamp/Light Bulb Earth Ground Capacitor Voltage Source SPST Toggle Switch Don’t try to guess your way to a […]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics over 80,000 openings for electricians on average will need to be filled annually through 2029. What will fuel this remarkable demand for electricians? The two main factors are an increase in construction spending and demand for access to alternative energy sources. The best job opportunities will be available to […]
The best way to learn how to answer the grounding electrode conductor code questions you’ll see on the electrical exam is to familiarize yourself with Article 250. Consider the following question: A grounding electrode conductor shall be used to connect which of the following to the grounding electrode: I. The equipment grounding conductors II. The […]
Understanding how to use Article 100 of NFPA 70 to answer definition related questions is an essential part of preparing to pass your electrical examination. Similar sounding terms can have very different meanings. Can you answer the following question with ease? Question: The connection between the grounded circuit conductor and the equipment grounding conductor at […]
Understanding how and when to use ohm’s law is key to answering questions on your electrical exam. But in order to apply ohm’s law correctly you need to know how differently total resistance is calculated when resistances are in series verses parallel. Can you answer the following question with ease? Question: What is the total […]
Are you prepared to pass your electrical exam on the first try? Preparing for your electrical exam is one thing, preparing to actually pass your exam is another. Here are some questions you need to answer in order to prepare to pass your exam: #1 Is it a closed book or open book exam? #2 […]
You are a successful electrician. You’ve gained skills that only years of hands on field experience can give. There is just one thing that stands between you and greater opportunities for advancement and increased earning potential. In a word…it’s a electrical license with your name on it. The only way to get that all important […]
After having worked in the field for years it is easy to automatically reach for the gauge size you’ve used for an installation hundreds of times before. If you’re concerned that the size you normally use may be to small, isn’t going up a gauge size or two all you need to do? Not necessarily. […]
Theory related questions will be on your electrical examination. Often the answers to these types of questions cannot be found in a code book. Can you answer the following question? In an alternating current circuit with an effective voltage of 240 volts, what is the maximum value of the voltage in a cycle? A. 220 […]
As an electrician you are classified as an essential worker. Does your earning power reflect just how essential you really are? Your hard earned training, experience and expertise is vital to supporting the economic recovery. What about your own personal economic recovery? No matter how skilled you may be, as the economy continues to […]
