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2. Which of the following is the spec division for plumbing? A. 22 ✅ B. 23 C. 26 D. 27 Rationale: Division 22 is designated for Plumbing in construction specifications. 3. A plot plan typically has what type of scale? A. Architectural B. General C. Combination D. Civil ✅ Rationale: Plot plans use civil engineering scales as they are related to land development and site layout. 4. Which type of plan has receptacles? A. Architectural B. Structural C. Power Plan ✅ D. RCP Rationale: A power plan indicates the locations of electrical receptacles and circuits. 5. Which type of plan has steel and foundations? A. Architectural B. Structural ✅ C. Power Plan D. RCP Rationale: Structural plans show the framework of the building, including steel and foundations.
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1. Which of the following is the spec division for HVAC? A. 22 B. 23 ✅ C. 26 D. 27 Rationale: Division 23 of the MasterFormat pertains to Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. 2. Which of the following is the spec division for plumbing? A. 22 ✅ B. 23 C. 26 D. 27 Rationale: Division 22 is designated for Plumbing in construction specifications. 3. A plot plan typically has what type of scale? A. Architectural B. General C. Combination D. Civil ✅ Rationale: Plot plans use civil engineering scales as they are related to land development and site layout. 4. Which type of plan has receptacles? A. Architectural B. Structural C. Power Plan ✅ D. RCP Rationale: A power plan indicates the locations of electrical receptacles and circuits. 5. Which type of plan has steel and foundations? A. Architectural
B. Structural ✅ C. Power Plan D. RCP Rationale: Structural plans show the framework of the building, including steel and foundations.
6. Which type of plan shows lighting? A. Architectural B. Structural C. Power Plan D. RCP ✅ Rationale: Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCP) display lighting fixtures, ceiling grids, and mechanical elements. 7. Which type of plan shows power distribution for the entire electrical system? A. One-line ✅ B. Power Plan C. Schematic D. RCP Rationale: A one-line diagram shows the entire power distribution system in simplified format. 8. Which of the following is a graphical representation of a vertical plane of view? A. Section B. Elevation ✅ C. Riser D. Detail Rationale: An elevation is a flat representation of one façade or vertical view. 9. A GPS device is used in making which of the following? A. Plot plans ✅ B. Floor plans C. Architectural plans D. All of the above Rationale: GPS is used primarily for site positioning, relevant in plot planning. 10. Which of the following provides the information for light types? A. RCP B. Device schedule C. Fixture schedule ✅ D. Panel schedule Rationale: The fixture schedule details the type and specifications of lighting fixtures.
16. When testing DC voltage, connect the red test lead to the ___. A. I or II only B. I only ✅ C. II only D. I or II or III E. I or III only F. II or III only Rationale: Red lead goes to the positive test point (I) in DC measurements. 17. For a 480V DC measurement, the DMM should be set on ___ range. A. 600 V ~ B. 600 V - ✅ C. 2 V - D. 200 V - E. 20 V - F. 200 V ~ Rationale: Use 600 V DC range (indicated as "-") for measuring 480V DC safely. 18. To measure a 50W, 9V DC load current, insert red lead in jack marked ___. A. V Ω Hz B. COM C. A ✅ D. mA E. N/A Rationale: Use the "A" jack for higher current measurements. 19. For DC voltage measurements, insert the red lead into the jack marked ___. A. A B. V Ω Hz ✅ C. mA D. COM Rationale: The V Ω Hz port is for voltage, resistance, and frequency testing. 20. Current is measured by clamp meter for loads of ___ using the meter in Figure 201.1M. A. Less than 10 amps B. More than 1 amp C. 1 amp or less D. More than 10 amps ✅ E. 5 amps or more Rationale: Clamp meters are suitable for higher current measurements, typically over 10A.
21. Which of these incidents causes more electrical injuries per year? A. Arc blasts ✅ B. Electric shock Rationale: Arc blasts often result in more severe injuries due to their explosive energy and high temperatures. 22. When testing AC voltage, the LCD reading will ___. A. Appear as a positive number B. Appear as a sine wave C. Appear as a negative number D. Be blank E. Be a constant number F. Fluctuate ✅ Rationale: AC voltages oscillate, so readings may slightly fluctuate on the meter. 23. To measure resistance with a DMM, the circuit should be ___ and the portion tested should ___. A. Energized - be removed from circuit B. De-energized - remain in circuit C. De-energized - be removed from circuit ✅ D. Energized - remain in circuit Rationale: Measuring resistance requires the circuit to be de-energized and isolated to prevent inaccurate readings or damage. 24. If a DMM is set to 200 V and the voltage is 277V, the screen will display ___. A. 27. B. 2. C. 277 D. 77 E. OL ✅ F. 2770 Rationale: "OL" means Over Limit — the 200V range cannot read a 277V signal. 25. A CE marking on equipment indicates compliance with standards from ___. A. The Electrotechnical Committee B. The China Export consortium C. The European Commission ✅ D. Canadian Electrical Testing E. None of these Rationale: CE indicates conformity with EU health, safety, and environmental standards.
31. When making voltage measurements, you should ___. A. Set the meter on a surface ✅ B. Hold the meter in your left hand C. Hold the meter in your right hand Rationale: To avoid shocks and improve stability, the meter should rest on a surface, not be hand-held. 32. Current is measured in open circuits with a DMM by using the meter leads for loads of ___. A. 5 amps or more B. 1 amp or less ✅ C. Less than 10 amps D. More than 10 amps E. More than one amp Rationale: When using test leads in-line with a circuit, DMMs are typically rated for 1 amp or less without triggering internal fuses. 33. When setting the range on a DMM, the precision of measurement is set by moving the decimal point on the LCD screen and is called ___. A. Delineation B. Precision C. Action D. Resolution ✅ E. Definition Rationale: Resolution defines how fine a measurement a device can display, based on decimal placement. 34. To measure current in a switched circuit using a DMM, the test leads would be placed on the terminal screws of a(n) ___ switch. A. Open ✅ B. Closed Rationale: Measuring current requires opening the circuit; placing leads across an open switch completes the path through the meter. 35. When using a Digital Multimeter (DMM) and applying Ohm's Law to measure current, if the resistance is decreased, current ___. A. Is decreased B. Remains the same C. Is increased ✅ D. Goes to zero E. None of these Rationale: According to Ohm's Law (I = V/R), if resistance goes down and voltage is constant, current increases.
36. When making voltage measurements, you should ___. A. Set the meter on a surface ✅ B. Hold the meter in your left hand C. Hold the meter in your right hand Rationale: Placing the meter on a non-conductive surface reduces risk of shock and provides stable readings. Which of the following is the spec division for communications? Select one: a. b. c. d. - Ans - d. 27 Continuity (not resistance readings) tests made on components or equipment, with an expected resistance of 2.2 kΩ, will correctly indicate continuity. Select one: a.True b.False - Ans - b. False When testing voltage that supplies electronic equipment or tested within the electronic equipment, the DMM test equipment could have a minimum CAT ___ rating. Select one: a.I b.II c.III d.IV - Ans - The brick veneer residence is a ___. Select one: a.multifamily residence b.commercial facility c.single-family residence d.duplex residence - Ans - c. single-family residence In the reading, the ___ has/have the most code requirements for electrical installations. Select one: a.kitchen b.bedrooms c.living spaces d.hallway - Ans - a. kitchen
b.surge protection c.GFCI protection d.faceplates - Ans - c. GFCI protection Per the NEC®, receptacles in the residence's crawlspace must have ___. Select one: a.GFCI protection b.surge protection c.AFCI protection d.a weatherproof enclosure - Ans - a. GFCI protection In the reading, how many Divisions directly affect the electrician's scope of work for this residence? Select one: a. b. c. d.7 - Ans - d. 7 What is the timeframe for completion of the Brick Veneer Residence? Select one: a.150 days b.75 days c.150 weeks d.5 weeks - Ans - a. 150 days What specification division for the Brick Residence includes the requirements for Electrical? Select one: a. b. c. d.5 - Ans - c. 16 Who installs the owner provided items? Select one: a.General Contractor b.Associated Trade c.Owner d.Day Laborer - Ans - c. Owner
Which sheet number provides the plan for the site? Select one: a. b. c. d.4 - Ans - d. 4 A single family dwelling is defined as "a structure that is complete in ___ unit and ___ attached to another dwelling unit by common walls." Select one: a.two, not b.one, not c.one, is d.multiple, is - Ans - b. one, not Who completes the electrical work for heat? Select one: a.Mechanical b.Electrical c.Owner d.Plumbing - Ans - a. Mechanical What obstacle(s) are experienced when excavating basements? Select one: a.water table b.bedrock c.both a and b d.none of the above - Ans - c. both a and b Where would you find the kitchen equipment schedule? Select one: a.Division 1 b.Division 11 c.Division 16 d.Division 5 - Ans - b. Division 11 How many days are provided for time extensions? Select one: a. b. c. d.16 - Ans - a.
d.4 - Ans - a. 1 Which sheet depicts a typical wall detail? Select one: a. b. c. d.1 - Ans - c. 3 Which sheet depicts the detail for the East elevation? Select one: a. b. c. d.2 - Ans - d. 2 Which sheet shows this section detail? Select one: a. b. c. d.3 - Ans - d. 3 The ceiling joists are which board length/width? Select one: a.2″ × 6″ × 18′ b.2″ × 8″ × 18′ c.2″ × 8″ × 24′ d.2″ × 6″ × 24′ - Ans - d. 2″ × 6″ × 24′ What percentage of compaction must the soil be returned to where concrete is to be poured? Select one: a.85% b.95% c.100% d.50% - Ans - b. 95% How many bathrooms are being built? Select one: a. b. c.
d.0 - Ans - How many circuits are to remain as spares? Select one: a. b. c. d.8 - Ans - a. 2 What size circuit is specified for the oven? Select one: a.30A b.40A c.50A d.60A - Ans - c. 50A How many circuits are designated for lighting? Select one: a. b. c. d.4 - Ans - d. 4 Where is the EWH (Electric Water Heater) located? Select one: a.Basement b.Carport c.Closet d.Bathroom #2 - Ans - a. Basement Which room do you walk into if you enter the building from the carport? Select one: a.Living Room b.Vestibule c.Bedroom # d.Kitchen - Ans - d. Kitchen Which room is located in the NW corner of the building? Select one: a.Bedroom # b.Bedroom #
f. II - Ans - e.
Match the following symbol with the term: Duplex Receptacle Select one: a. s b. T c. II GFCI d. S e. > f. II - Ans - f. II Match the following symbol with the term: 3 Way Switch Select one: a. s b. T c. II GFCI d. S e. > f. II - Ans - a. S Match the following symbol with the term: GFCI Select one: a. s b. T c. II GFCI d. S e. > f. II - Ans - c. II GFCI In residential construction, who typically sizes the service? Select one: a.Registered Engineer b.Electrician c.Utility Company d.Homeowner - Ans - b. Electrician Which type of service(s) is typically installed for residential buildings? Select one: a.overhead b.underground c.either a or b
d.neither a nor b - Ans - c. either a or b Per the drawings, where is the panel to be located? Select one: a.living room b.carport c.kitchen closet d.basement - Ans - c. kitchen closet Per the drawings, what type of service are we to install? Select one: a.overhead b.wireless c.underground d.none, the home is off the grid - Ans - a. overhead Per the specifications, what size service is to be installed? Select one: a.100A b.60A c.83A d.200A - Ans - d. 200A What size copper wire should be installed for the service? Select one: a.2/ b.250 kcmil c.4/ d.1/0 - Ans - a. 2/ If we offer a VE (value engineered) option to the client, what size aluminum wire would we install for the service? Select one: a.1/ b.250 kcmil c.4/ d.2/0 - Ans - c. 4/ Per the specifications, what are we providing with the panelboard upon completion? Select one:
What controls the receptacles on the north wall of the family room? Select one: a.Switch b.Timeclock c.Nothing, they are always on d.There are no receptacles on the north wall - Ans - c. Nothing, they are always on How many receptacles are shown in Bedroom #2? Select one: a. b. c. d.3 - Ans - b. 5 What voltage is required for a typical electric oven? Select one: a.120/240V b.120V c.240V d.480V - Ans - a. 120/240V How may receptacles are shown on the exterior? Select one: a. b. c. d.3 - Ans - d. 3 Which type of protection is depicted on the drawings for the receptacles in the bathroom? Select one: a. GFCI b.AFCI c.Combination AFCI\GFCI d.No protection shown - Ans - a. GFCI How many SPST switches for lighting are depicted? Select one: a. b. c. d.12 - Ans - a. 19
How many type "L" fixtures are shown? Select one: a. b. c. d.2 - Ans - b. 6 How many Type "B" fixtures are to be installed in the hallway? Select one: a. b. c. d.4 - Ans - b. 2 Who provides the fixtures to be installed in the living room, on either side of the fireplace? Select one: a.Supply House b.Electrician c.General Contractor d.Owner - Ans - d. Owner What is the distance between the porch lights? Select one: a.3′ 6″ b.11′ 8″ c.7′ 6″ d.22′ 8″ - Ans - b. 11′ 8″ Which Type fixture is scheduled to be installed in the bedrooms? Select one: a."A" b."B" c."C" d."D" - Ans - a. "A" Which fixture Type is to be installed above the basin in the bathrooms? Select one: a."J" b."K" c."L" d."M" - Ans - d. "M"