Master Electrician Alberta Test 211 Test Bank 2026 (174
Questions) | Latest Update 2026 | 100% Correct Answers
| Actual Exam Questions
1. All 15 - and 20 - ampere, 125 - volt, general - purpose receptacles in a new
dwelling are required to be:
Grounding - type
Duplex - type
GFCI - protected
6 inches from the floor
2. Each multi-wire branch circuit MUST be provided with a means to disconnect
all ungrounded conductors
continuously.
safely.
individually.
simultaneously.
3. What is the maximum percentage of the conductor rating at which an
overcurrent device must be set for conductors supplying a resistance
welder?
100
75
150
125
,4. Which of the following is not allowed for connecting equipment grounding
conductors?
Machine screws
Terminal bars
Pressure connectors
Solder
5. Where flexible cord is connected to the building ceiling with a suitable "
tension take - up device" the maximum length of the cord from the supply
joint to the take - up device is _____ feet.
6
8
4
2
6. In each conduit run passing from a Class I Division 2 location and into an
unclassified location, where shall the sealing fitting be permitted?
on unclassified side and within 10 ft.
on Class 1 Division 2 side and within 10 ft.
either side and within 10 ft.
both sides and within 10 ft.
7. For *attics* and *underfloor spaces, utility rooms, and basements* in all
occupancies, at least, ____ lighting outlets containing a switch or controlled by
a wall switch shall be installed where these spaces are used for storage or
contain equipment requiring servicing
, one
three
four
two
8. According to NEC Section 430.24, how do you calculate the minimum feeder
ampacity for a system with multiple motors?
Add the full-load current of all motors and then multiply the sum by
1.25 (125%).
Multiply the full-load current of the largest motor by 1.25 (125%) and
add the full-load current of each of the remaining motors to this
product.
Add the full-load current of the largest motor to the sum of 1.25 (125%)
of the full-load currents of the remaining motors.
Multiply the full-load current of each motor by 1.25 (125%) and then
sum the results.
9. Conductors in cables that run through bores holes located less than ___________
inches from the nearest edge shall be protected with steel plates having not
less than 1/16-inch thickness.
1
1 1/4
2
2 1/2
, 10. With respect to overhead conductors and open overhead wiring, swimming
pool and similar installations of water bodies what would be the minimum
clearance directly above the water level to any power conductors?
18.0 feet
10.0 feet
17.0 feet
22.5 feet
11. If a master electrician is designing a circuit for fixed outdoor electric deicing
equipment, what must they consider regarding the load classification?
They can use non-continuous load calculations for circuit sizing.
They must consider the continuous load requirements for circuit
sizing.
They should ignore load classification since it is a temporary
installation.
They must consider only the maximum load during peak usage.
12. The width of the working space in front of an inverter that is 24 inches wide
must be at least
36 inches
30 inches
24 inches
42 inches
13. Which method is NOT an acceptable way to connect grounding and
bonding conductors according to the NEC?
Questions) | Latest Update 2026 | 100% Correct Answers
| Actual Exam Questions
1. All 15 - and 20 - ampere, 125 - volt, general - purpose receptacles in a new
dwelling are required to be:
Grounding - type
Duplex - type
GFCI - protected
6 inches from the floor
2. Each multi-wire branch circuit MUST be provided with a means to disconnect
all ungrounded conductors
continuously.
safely.
individually.
simultaneously.
3. What is the maximum percentage of the conductor rating at which an
overcurrent device must be set for conductors supplying a resistance
welder?
100
75
150
125
,4. Which of the following is not allowed for connecting equipment grounding
conductors?
Machine screws
Terminal bars
Pressure connectors
Solder
5. Where flexible cord is connected to the building ceiling with a suitable "
tension take - up device" the maximum length of the cord from the supply
joint to the take - up device is _____ feet.
6
8
4
2
6. In each conduit run passing from a Class I Division 2 location and into an
unclassified location, where shall the sealing fitting be permitted?
on unclassified side and within 10 ft.
on Class 1 Division 2 side and within 10 ft.
either side and within 10 ft.
both sides and within 10 ft.
7. For *attics* and *underfloor spaces, utility rooms, and basements* in all
occupancies, at least, ____ lighting outlets containing a switch or controlled by
a wall switch shall be installed where these spaces are used for storage or
contain equipment requiring servicing
, one
three
four
two
8. According to NEC Section 430.24, how do you calculate the minimum feeder
ampacity for a system with multiple motors?
Add the full-load current of all motors and then multiply the sum by
1.25 (125%).
Multiply the full-load current of the largest motor by 1.25 (125%) and
add the full-load current of each of the remaining motors to this
product.
Add the full-load current of the largest motor to the sum of 1.25 (125%)
of the full-load currents of the remaining motors.
Multiply the full-load current of each motor by 1.25 (125%) and then
sum the results.
9. Conductors in cables that run through bores holes located less than ___________
inches from the nearest edge shall be protected with steel plates having not
less than 1/16-inch thickness.
1
1 1/4
2
2 1/2
, 10. With respect to overhead conductors and open overhead wiring, swimming
pool and similar installations of water bodies what would be the minimum
clearance directly above the water level to any power conductors?
18.0 feet
10.0 feet
17.0 feet
22.5 feet
11. If a master electrician is designing a circuit for fixed outdoor electric deicing
equipment, what must they consider regarding the load classification?
They can use non-continuous load calculations for circuit sizing.
They must consider the continuous load requirements for circuit
sizing.
They should ignore load classification since it is a temporary
installation.
They must consider only the maximum load during peak usage.
12. The width of the working space in front of an inverter that is 24 inches wide
must be at least
36 inches
30 inches
24 inches
42 inches
13. Which method is NOT an acceptable way to connect grounding and
bonding conductors according to the NEC?
