FULL HAWAII JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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1. What does NEC stand for?


A. National Electrical Code
B. National Energy Code
C. North Electric Circuit
D. New Electrical Current


Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NEC sets standards for safe electrical installation in the U.S.,
including Hawaii.


2. The purpose of grounding is to:


A. Increase voltage
B. Provide a safe path for fault current
C. Reduce resistance
D. Improve lighting

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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grounding protects people and equipment by directing fault
current safely.


3. A circuit breaker protects against:


A. Low voltage
B. Overcurrent
C. Grounding
D. Lighting


Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Breakers open circuits when current exceeds safe limits.


4. Ohm’s Law is:



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A. V = IR
B. I = V/R
C. R = V/I
D. All of the above


Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All forms are valid rearrangements of Ohm’s Law.


5. Voltage is measured in:


A. Amps
B. Ohms
C. Volts
D. Watts


Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Voltage is electrical potential difference.
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6. Current is measured in:


A. Volts
B. Amps
C. Watts
D. Ohms


Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Current represents flow of electrons.


7. Resistance is measured in:


A. Volts
B. Amps
C. Ohms
D. Watts
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