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New Mexico (NM) EL-1J Journeyman Electrical
Distribution Systems, including Transmission Lines||
Verified Exam with COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR||NEWEST EXAM!!
A _____ is a braking system for an electric motor.
I. friction braking II. Plugging III. Dynamic braking
a. I only
b. III only
c. I and III only
d. I, II or III - Answer-Ans. d
Rigid metal conduit is permitted for wiring in hazardous
locations if the conduit is threaded and made up wrench
tight with at least _____ full threads.
a. 4
b. 5
c. 7
d. 9 - Answer-Ans. b
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A circuit breaker that has purposely introduced into it a
delay in the tripping action and which delay decreases as
the magnitude of the current increases is a ______ circuit
breaker.
a. Inverse time
b. Adjustable
c. Control vented
d. Vented power - Answer-Ans. a
It is the intent of this Code that factory installed internal
wiring or the construction of equipment need not be
inspected at the time of installation of the equipment,
except to ______.
I. detect alterations II. Detect damage III. Detect insulation
type
a. I only
b. II only
c. I and II only
d. I, II and III - Answer-Ans. c
A premises wiring system whose power is derived from a
source such as a transformer that has no direct
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connection to the supply conductors originating in another
system is a/an ______ system.
a. Integrated
b. Separately derived
c. Interactive
d. Isolated - Answer-Ans. b
Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed, used. Or
both, in accordance with any instructions included _____.
I. by the foreman II. In the listing or labeling III. With the
equipment from the manufacturer
a. I only
b. II only
c. II and III only
d. I, II and III - Answer-Ans. c
Where conductors with an ampacity higher than the
ampere rating or setting of the overcurrent device are
used, the _____ shall determine the circuit rating.
a. Conductor ampacity
b. Overcurrent device
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c. Combined rating
d. Derated ampacity - Answer-Ans. b
_____ are permitted to protect motor branch circuit
conductors from overload.
I. Thermal relays II. Inverse time circuit III. Time delay
fuses
a. I only
b. II only
c. II and III only
d. I, II and III - Answer-Ans. d
The power factor of an incandescent light bulb would be
_____.
a. unity
b. 0.7 leading
c. 0.7 lagging
d. zero - Answer-Ans. a
_____ is a pliable raceway.
I. EMT II. ENT III. PVC
New Mexico (NM) EL-1J Journeyman Electrical
Distribution Systems, including Transmission Lines||
Verified Exam with COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR||NEWEST EXAM!!
A _____ is a braking system for an electric motor.
I. friction braking II. Plugging III. Dynamic braking
a. I only
b. III only
c. I and III only
d. I, II or III - Answer-Ans. d
Rigid metal conduit is permitted for wiring in hazardous
locations if the conduit is threaded and made up wrench
tight with at least _____ full threads.
a. 4
b. 5
c. 7
d. 9 - Answer-Ans. b
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A circuit breaker that has purposely introduced into it a
delay in the tripping action and which delay decreases as
the magnitude of the current increases is a ______ circuit
breaker.
a. Inverse time
b. Adjustable
c. Control vented
d. Vented power - Answer-Ans. a
It is the intent of this Code that factory installed internal
wiring or the construction of equipment need not be
inspected at the time of installation of the equipment,
except to ______.
I. detect alterations II. Detect damage III. Detect insulation
type
a. I only
b. II only
c. I and II only
d. I, II and III - Answer-Ans. c
A premises wiring system whose power is derived from a
source such as a transformer that has no direct
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connection to the supply conductors originating in another
system is a/an ______ system.
a. Integrated
b. Separately derived
c. Interactive
d. Isolated - Answer-Ans. b
Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed, used. Or
both, in accordance with any instructions included _____.
I. by the foreman II. In the listing or labeling III. With the
equipment from the manufacturer
a. I only
b. II only
c. II and III only
d. I, II and III - Answer-Ans. c
Where conductors with an ampacity higher than the
ampere rating or setting of the overcurrent device are
used, the _____ shall determine the circuit rating.
a. Conductor ampacity
b. Overcurrent device
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c. Combined rating
d. Derated ampacity - Answer-Ans. b
_____ are permitted to protect motor branch circuit
conductors from overload.
I. Thermal relays II. Inverse time circuit III. Time delay
fuses
a. I only
b. II only
c. II and III only
d. I, II and III - Answer-Ans. d
The power factor of an incandescent light bulb would be
_____.
a. unity
b. 0.7 leading
c. 0.7 lagging
d. zero - Answer-Ans. a
_____ is a pliable raceway.
I. EMT II. ENT III. PVC
