Georgia Electrical Journeyman Licensing Examination: 2023 NEC with 2026 Georgia Amendments

Georgia Electrical Journeyman Licensing
Examination: 2023 NEC with 2026 Georgia
Amendments
Section 1: General Electrical Theory & Fundamentals (Questions 1-
25)
1. What is the maximum voltage drop recommended for branch
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kcircuits in residential wiring?
k k k



a) 3%
b) 5%
c) 8%
d) 10%
Answer: a) 3% k k



Rationale: The NEC recommends a maximum voltage drop of
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k3% for branch circuits and 5% total for feeders and branch
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kcircuits combined to maintain efficient operation of
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kelectrical devices . k k




2. Which conductor color is typically used for grounding in the
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U.S.?
k



a) Black
b) Red
c) White
d) Green
Answer: d) Green k k



Rationale: Green or bare copper wires are designated for
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equipment grounding conductors to ensure safety and proper
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identification per NEC 250.119 .
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,3. What is the primary purpose of a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
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Interrupter)?
k



a) To prevent overcurrent
k k



b) To protect against electric shock
k k k k



c) To control voltage
k k



d) To provide backup power
k k k



Answer: b) To protect against electric shock
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Rationale: GFCIs detect imbalances between hot and neutral
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wires (leakage current) and quickly shut off power to
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prevent serious electric shock .
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4. What is the NEC minimum wire size for a 20-amp residential
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branch circuit?
k k



a) 14 AWG
k



b) 12 AWG
k



c) 10 AWG
k



d) 8 AWG
k



Answer: b) 12 AWG k k k



Rationale: NEC Table 310.16 specifies 12 AWG copper wire as
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the minimum size for a 20-amp circuit to safely handle the
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load without overheating .
k k k k




5. The term "ampacity" refers to:
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a) Resistance of a conductor k k k



b) Maximum current a conductor can carry safely
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c) Voltage drop k



d) Conduit size k



Answer: b) Maximum current a conductor can carry safely
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Rationale: Ampacity is the maximum current, in amperes,
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,that a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions
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of use without exceeding its temperature rating .
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6. Which NEC article covers grounding and bonding?
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a) Article 310 k



b) Article 250 k



c) Article 430 k



d) Article 404 k



Answer: b) Article 250 k k k



Rationale: Article 250 of the NEC details the requirements for
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grounding and bonding electrical systems to ensure safety
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by providing a path for fault current .
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7. What is the typical residential service voltage in Georgia?
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a) 120V only k



b) 208V
c) 120/240V
d) 277/480V
Answer: c) 120/240V k k



Rationale: Most U.S. homes, including Georgia, use split-
k k k k k k k



phase 120/240V for residential service to supply general
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lighting and appliances .
k k k k




8. Which of the following protects circuits from overload?
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a) GFCI
b) Surge protector k



c) Circuit breaker or fuse k k k



d) Transformer
Answer: c) Circuit breaker or fuse
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Rationale: Circuit breakers and fuses are designed to
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, interrupt current when it exceeds safe levels (overcurrent),
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kprotecting conductors and equipment . k k k k




9. What is the maximum number of 15-amp receptacles allowed on
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a 15-amp general lighting branch circuit per NEC?
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a) 6
b) 8
c) 10
d) No limit k



Answer: d) No limit k k k



Rationale: The NEC does not limit the number of receptacles
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on a 15-amp circuit; however, the load must not exceed the
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circuit rating. Standard practice often limits to 8-10, but code
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does not specify .
k k k k




10. In a 3-way switch setup, what color is typically used for the
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ktraveler wires? k



a) Black only k



b) Red and Black k k



c) White
d) Green
Answer: b) Red and Black k k k k



Rationale: Red and black wires are commonly used as travelers
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kbetween 3-way switches to distinguish them from the common
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kterminal wire . k k




11. A feeder supplies power to:
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a) Individual outlets only k k



b) Subpanels or branch circuits k k k



c) Only a single device k k k