During the COVID-19 crisis, it’s important to adhere to the CDC guidelines that have been provided to keep ourselves, our families and our neighbors safe. However, we also need to plan for the post Covid-19 future. Electricians are and will continue to be an essential part of the workforce during the recovery from this crisis. […]
Knowing which formula to use and how to use it is critical to effectively answering calculation related question on master and journeyman electrical exams. Which formula would you use to answer the following question: When the alternating current is given as 45 amperes, what is the maximum value of the current in a cycle? Solution: […]
2020 promises to be an exciting and lucrative year in the electrical field, especially for electricians who control their own license. Do you want to be able to decide when you work, where you work and how much you make? The only way to really be in control of your career is to become a licensed […]
Whether you are taking the master or journeyman electrical exam knowing the difference between a connected or nameplate rated load verses a demand load can determine whether you pass your exam. Can you answer exam questions that require you to know the difference? The term “connected load” is the total nameplate rating of […]
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 answer commercial service calculation questions. What is the demand on the service for the general lighting in a 15,000 sq.ft. church? Step #1 Refer to Table 220.12 […]
Making sure that you can effectively answer electrical exam theory related questions is the key to successfully preparing to pass your electrical exam. Question: What is the true power of an 120 volt single-phase AC circuit it the circuit current is 20 amperes and the voltage and amperage have a phase angle of 45 degrees? […]
Your knowledge and experience serves you well when working in the field. But working in the field is one thing, applying the appropriate codes and calculations when answering exam questions is another. Can you answer the following voltage drop question with ease? Question: What is the voltage dropped across #8 gauge solid uncoated conductors that […]
Whether your city or state uses companies like Prometric, Pearson Vue, Continental Testing or the International Code Council to administer your examination, sharpening your test taking skills is the key to passing your electrical exam. You’ll need to know how to: Use formulas that may not be referenced in your code book to answer exam […]
What are some of the most challenging questions you’ll face on the master and journeyman electrical exam? Some of the most challenging questions will be those which require you to use key words or phrases in questions in conjunction with the NFPA 70 code index to find the code article that answers the question. In order […]
Resistance questions are fair game on the exam. Can you answer the following question? Question: What is the resistance for 200 feet of #6 stranded coated conductor installed in an ambient temperature of 90 degrees C.? To arrive at the correct answer you’ll need to know: Is the wire type used copper or aluminum? What […]
