NCCER ELECTRICAL LEVEL 3 MODULE 6
DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT 2026 FINAL
PAPER FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS CERTIFIED STUDY GUIDE
GRADED A+
⩥ Given: the distance between a starter and a 3-phase motor is 73 ft. the
started MUST have a Sft tail and the motor a 3ft tail. How much multi-
conductor wire is REQUIRED for a pull from the starter to the motor?
Answer: 81ft
⩥ What type of circuit breaker was developed to meet the needs of
systems where high potential fault-currents are present?
Answer: Current-limiting
⩥ Where are the overload heaters normally located in a motor circuit?
Answer: In the motor starter between the "T" leads and the contactors
⩥ A heat trace cable is installed on a line that will be insulated. When
will the cable be "megged"?
Answer: Before and after the insulation is put on the line
,⩥ Voltage has been stepped-down in a transformer. What happens to the
current in the secondary
Answer: It decreases
⩥ A VOM measures
Answer: Ohms, amps, and volts
⩥ The standard unit for measuring the cross-sectional area of wire is the
Answer: CIRCULAR MIL
⩥ ??? are intended for the electrical protection of personnel.
Answer: GFCIS
⩥ If a circuit has 10 amps of current and 12 ohms of resistance, the
applied voltage is
Answer: 120
⩥ A Type ?? conduit body has a threaded straight hub on each end and
another threaded hub perpendicular to these two.
Answer: T
⩥ The test leads of a megger should never be touched when it is in use
because
, Answer: The generator voltage is present on the test leads and could
result in electrical shock
⩥ The purpose of an insulated bushing at raceway termination points is
to
Answer: Protect the conductors from being damaged
⩥ A voltmeter is connected in.
Answer: Parallel with the circuit
⩥ Solid bottom metal cable tray with solid metal covers may be used in
Answer: Environments airways excluding ducts and plenums for
environmental air
⩥ The indication provided by a voltage tester represents ____
Answer: That there is a potential difference between 2 points
⩥ What does a watt meter indicate?
Answer: True power
⩥ When transporting metal conduit, it is important to
Answer: Protect the threads keep the caps on to prevent thread damage
DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT 2026 FINAL
PAPER FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS CERTIFIED STUDY GUIDE
GRADED A+
⩥ Given: the distance between a starter and a 3-phase motor is 73 ft. the
started MUST have a Sft tail and the motor a 3ft tail. How much multi-
conductor wire is REQUIRED for a pull from the starter to the motor?
Answer: 81ft
⩥ What type of circuit breaker was developed to meet the needs of
systems where high potential fault-currents are present?
Answer: Current-limiting
⩥ Where are the overload heaters normally located in a motor circuit?
Answer: In the motor starter between the "T" leads and the contactors
⩥ A heat trace cable is installed on a line that will be insulated. When
will the cable be "megged"?
Answer: Before and after the insulation is put on the line
,⩥ Voltage has been stepped-down in a transformer. What happens to the
current in the secondary
Answer: It decreases
⩥ A VOM measures
Answer: Ohms, amps, and volts
⩥ The standard unit for measuring the cross-sectional area of wire is the
Answer: CIRCULAR MIL
⩥ ??? are intended for the electrical protection of personnel.
Answer: GFCIS
⩥ If a circuit has 10 amps of current and 12 ohms of resistance, the
applied voltage is
Answer: 120
⩥ A Type ?? conduit body has a threaded straight hub on each end and
another threaded hub perpendicular to these two.
Answer: T
⩥ The test leads of a megger should never be touched when it is in use
because
, Answer: The generator voltage is present on the test leads and could
result in electrical shock
⩥ The purpose of an insulated bushing at raceway termination points is
to
Answer: Protect the conductors from being damaged
⩥ A voltmeter is connected in.
Answer: Parallel with the circuit
⩥ Solid bottom metal cable tray with solid metal covers may be used in
Answer: Environments airways excluding ducts and plenums for
environmental air
⩥ The indication provided by a voltage tester represents ____
Answer: That there is a potential difference between 2 points
⩥ What does a watt meter indicate?
Answer: True power
⩥ When transporting metal conduit, it is important to
Answer: Protect the threads keep the caps on to prevent thread damage
