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Alberta Master Electrician Certification Exam Questions
and Correct Answers with EXPLANATIONS LATEST THIS
YEAR
Alberta Master Electrician Certification Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
The Alberta Master Electrician Certification Exam, administered by the Safety Codes Council (SCC) , is
the credential required for journeyperson electricians to obtain a Master Electrician Identification
Number, enabling them to pull electrical work permits in Alberta . Key exam topics include the Canadian
Electrical Code (CEC), Alberta STANDATA, the Alberta Safety Codes Act, the Occupational Health and
Safety (OH&S) Act, and Workers‘ Compensation Board (WCB) employer guidelines . The exam also
covers project management, supervision, ethics, and contractor business practices .
Eligibility: Candidates must hold a valid Journeyperson Electrician Certificate (Alberta or Interprovincial
Red Seal) and have at least three years of experience equal to or above that level .
Question 1
All 15- and 20-ampere, 125-volt general-purpose receptacles in a new dwelling are required to be:
A) Grounding-type
B) GFCI-protected
C) Duplex-type
D) 6 inches from the floor
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The CEC requires GFCI protection for standard 15A and 20A receptacles in dwelling
areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoor locations .
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Question 2
Two paralleled 500 kcmil copper service conductors require a minimum grounding electrode conductor
size of:
A) #3/0 copper
B) #2/0 copper
C) #1/0 copper
D) #1 AWG copper
Correct Answer: B
*Summary Rationale: Table 16 of the CEC likely requires a 2/0 AWG copper grounding electrode
conductor for conductors larger than 350 kcmil .*
Question 2
Disregarding exceptions, each patient bed location in general care (Category 2) spaces of hospitals shall
be supplied by:
A) Critical branch only
B) Normal system only
C) One or more branch circuits from the critical branch
D) Emergency system only
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Correct Answer: C
*Summary Rationale: CEC Section 24 (or 20-210 in later editions) mandates that patient bed locations in
general care areas must be supplied by the critical branch to ensure power availability during outages .*
Question 3
What is the maximum percentage of the conductor rating at which an overcurrent device must be set
for conductors supplying a resistance welder?
A) 100%
B) 125%
C) 150%
D) 200%
Correct Answer: D
*Summary Rationale: CEC Section 42-006 permits overcurrent protection for resistance welders to be
set at up to 200% of the conductor ampacity due to the welder's intermittent duty cycle.*
Question 4
What is the maximum percentage of the conductor rating at which an overcurrent device must be set
for conductors supplying a resistance welder?
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A) 100%
B) 125%
C) 150%
D) 200%
Correct Answer: D
Summary Rationale: The CEC permits overcurrent protection for resistance welders to be set at up to
200% of the conductor ampacity.
Question 5
Which of the following is NOT allowed for connecting equipment grounding conductors?
A) Machine screws
B) Terminal bars
C) Pressure connectors
D) Solder
Correct Answer: D
Summary Rationale: Solder is prohibited for connecting equipment grounding conductors because it can
melt under high-fault current conditions .
Alberta Master Electrician Certification Exam Questions
and Correct Answers with EXPLANATIONS LATEST THIS
YEAR
Alberta Master Electrician Certification Exam
Exam Coverage Summary
The Alberta Master Electrician Certification Exam, administered by the Safety Codes Council (SCC) , is
the credential required for journeyperson electricians to obtain a Master Electrician Identification
Number, enabling them to pull electrical work permits in Alberta . Key exam topics include the Canadian
Electrical Code (CEC), Alberta STANDATA, the Alberta Safety Codes Act, the Occupational Health and
Safety (OH&S) Act, and Workers‘ Compensation Board (WCB) employer guidelines . The exam also
covers project management, supervision, ethics, and contractor business practices .
Eligibility: Candidates must hold a valid Journeyperson Electrician Certificate (Alberta or Interprovincial
Red Seal) and have at least three years of experience equal to or above that level .
Question 1
All 15- and 20-ampere, 125-volt general-purpose receptacles in a new dwelling are required to be:
A) Grounding-type
B) GFCI-protected
C) Duplex-type
D) 6 inches from the floor
Correct Answer: B
Summary Rationale: The CEC requires GFCI protection for standard 15A and 20A receptacles in dwelling
areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoor locations .
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Question 2
Two paralleled 500 kcmil copper service conductors require a minimum grounding electrode conductor
size of:
A) #3/0 copper
B) #2/0 copper
C) #1/0 copper
D) #1 AWG copper
Correct Answer: B
*Summary Rationale: Table 16 of the CEC likely requires a 2/0 AWG copper grounding electrode
conductor for conductors larger than 350 kcmil .*
Question 2
Disregarding exceptions, each patient bed location in general care (Category 2) spaces of hospitals shall
be supplied by:
A) Critical branch only
B) Normal system only
C) One or more branch circuits from the critical branch
D) Emergency system only
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Correct Answer: C
*Summary Rationale: CEC Section 24 (or 20-210 in later editions) mandates that patient bed locations in
general care areas must be supplied by the critical branch to ensure power availability during outages .*
Question 3
What is the maximum percentage of the conductor rating at which an overcurrent device must be set
for conductors supplying a resistance welder?
A) 100%
B) 125%
C) 150%
D) 200%
Correct Answer: D
*Summary Rationale: CEC Section 42-006 permits overcurrent protection for resistance welders to be
set at up to 200% of the conductor ampacity due to the welder's intermittent duty cycle.*
Question 4
What is the maximum percentage of the conductor rating at which an overcurrent device must be set
for conductors supplying a resistance welder?
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A) 100%
B) 125%
C) 150%
D) 200%
Correct Answer: D
Summary Rationale: The CEC permits overcurrent protection for resistance welders to be set at up to
200% of the conductor ampacity.
Question 5
Which of the following is NOT allowed for connecting equipment grounding conductors?
A) Machine screws
B) Terminal bars
C) Pressure connectors
D) Solder
Correct Answer: D
Summary Rationale: Solder is prohibited for connecting equipment grounding conductors because it can
melt under high-fault current conditions .
