NYC MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAM QUESTIONS
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• The required working space for access to live parts operating at 300 V to ground,
where there are exposed live parts on one side and grounded parts on the other side is
____________. -✓✓3 feet 6 inches
• The dimensions of working space for access to live parts operating at 300 V, nominal
to ground, where there are expose live parts on both sides of the workspace
is________________. -✓✓4 feet
• 110.26 A1- Dead front assemblies working space -✓✓30" for non-electrical parts
36" for electrical parts
• The working space in front of the electrical equipment shall not be less than
_______wide, or of the width of the equipment, whichever is greater. -✓✓30"
• Large equipment -✓✓1200 A or greater and over 6 feet wide
• Large equipment means of egress -✓✓Two means of egress 24" wide by 6.5 feet tall
unless the following condutions are met
1) unobstructed egress
2) Double the workspace
• Headroom shall not be less than _______. -✓✓6.5 feet or the height of the equipment
• Live parts of electrical equipment operating at ______volts or more she'll be guarded
against accidental contact or approved enclosures or by any of the following means -
✓✓50 volts
4) by elevation of 8 feet or more above the floor or other working surface
• A fence shall not be less than ______feet in height -✓✓8 feet
• One entrance to enclosures for electrical installations as described in 110.31 not less
than _______wide and _________high shall be provided to give access to the working
space around the electrical equipment -✓✓30 inches and 6.5 feet
• Network compartments shall have at least ________means of access. Each door
she'll have an access that leads to a legal exit. -✓✓Two
,• Where rear access is required to work on deenergized parts on the back of enclosed
equipment a minimum working space of __________horizontally shall be provided -
✓✓30 inches
• All non-current carrying metal parts of electrical equipment and all metal raceways and
cable shall be solidly grounded and bonded to all metal pipes in rails at the portal and
the intervals not exceeding _____________throughout the tunnel. -✓✓1000 feet
• Manhole workspace for cabling-A clear workspace not less than _______wide shall be
provided were cables are located on both sides and not less than _______were cables
are only on one side. -✓✓3 feet
2-1/2 feet
• Access to manhole dimensions. Rectangular access openings shall not be less than
_______. Round access openings in a manhole shall be not less than ______inches in
diameter -✓✓26" x 22"
26"
• Manhole openings for personnel shall be located where they are not directly above
electrical equipment or conductors in the enclosure. Where this is not practiceable
either a ________or a _______shall be provided. -✓✓Protective barrier of fixed ladder
• And insulated grounded conductor of _____or smaller shall be identified by a
continuous white or gray outer finish or by three continuous white stripes on other than
green insulation along its entire length. -✓✓6 awg
• Manhole covers shall be over ______pounds or otherwise designated to require the
use of tools to open. -✓✓100 pounds
• The grounded conductors of other systems shall have a different outer covering
conforming to 200.6A or 200.6B or by an outer covering of ______or _______with a
readily distinguishable colored stripe other than green running along the insulation -
✓✓White or gray
• Where conductors of different systems are installed in the same race way, one system
she'll have a neutral having an outer covering of white or natural gray and each other
system having a neutral shall have an another covering of -✓✓White with colored
Stripe other than green or distinguish by other suitable approved means
• For screw shell devices with attach leads the conductor attached to the screw shell
shall have a _______or ________finish. -✓✓White or gray
• In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of the section
_______or more 20 A small appliance branch circuits shall be provided for all
receptacle outlets specified by 210.52B. -✓✓Two
,• An individual branch circuit shall be provided for each _________receptacle required
by 210.52 I. -✓✓Air-Conditioning
• Branch circuits required in a dwelling unit. -✓✓1) small appliance branch circuit
2) laundry branch circuit
3) bathroom branch circuits
4) Air-Conditioning (NYC AMEND)
• The maximum voltage drop on branch circuit conductors is _________percent. -
✓✓3%
Overall 5%
• The maximum voltage drop on feeder circuits is ________. -✓✓2%
Overall 5%
• Dwelling unit circuits running through another dwelling unit in common areas. What
percentage of change will require it to be brought up to current code? -✓✓50%
• Receptacle outlets in floors shall not be counted as part of the required number of
receptacle outlets unless located within _________of the wall. -✓✓18"
• Outlets may be installed in a dwelling unit for specific appliance such as laundry
equipment. What is the maximum distance allowed between this outlet and the
appliance? -✓✓6 feet
• A receptacle connected to one of the dwelling unit small appliance branch circuits can
be used to supply a(n) __________in any of the rooms specified in 210.52B1. -
✓✓Electric clock
• How many receptacles are required within the perimeter of a balcony, deck or porch
with a usable area of less than 20 ft.² -✓✓1
• The number of receptacle outlets for guest rooms in hotels and motels shall not be
less than required for a dwelling unit. These receptacles can be located to be
convenient for permanent furniture layout but at least _________receptacle outlets shall
be readily accessible. -✓✓2
• At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed within _______of the top of a show
window for each 12 linear feet measured horizontally across its length. -✓✓18"
• A 125 V single phase 15 or 20 amp rated receptacle outlet shall be installed at an
accessible location for the servicing of heating air-conditioning and refrigeration
equipment the receptacle shall be located on the same level and within _______of the
, heating air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment the receptacle outlet shall not be
connected to the load side of the equipment disconnecting means. -✓✓25 feet
• Permanently installed electric baseboard heaters equipped with factory install
receptacle outlets or outlets provided as a separate assembly by the manufacturer shall
be permitted as the required outlet or outlets for the wall space utilized by such
permanently installed heaters such receptacle outlets __________be connected to the
heater circuits. -✓✓Shall not
• Where a range, counter mounted cooking unit or sink is installed in an island or
peninsula countertop and the width of the countertop behind the range, counter
mounted cooking unit or sink is less than ________the range, counter mounted cooking
unit or sink is considered divide the countertop space into two separate countertop
spaces. -✓✓12"
• Receptacle outlets shall be located above but not more than ________ above the
countertop. -✓✓20 inches
• In dwelling units at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in bathrooms within
__________of the outside edge of each basin or installed on the side or face of the
basin cabinet not more than ______below the countertop. -✓✓3 feet
12 inches
• For one family dwelling at each unit of a two family dwelling that is at grade level at
least one receptacle outlet accessible while standing at grade level and located not
more than _____above grade shall be installed at the front and back of the dwelling. -
✓✓6-1/2 feet
• Balconies decks and porches shall have one receptacle installed not more than
_________above the balcony deck or porch surface. -✓✓6-1/2 feet
• Laundry areas in dwelling units at least ____ receptacle outlet shall be installed for the
laundry. -✓✓One
• At least ______receptacle outlet in addition to those for specific equipment shall be
installed in each basement and each detached garage and in each detached garage
with electric power. -✓✓One
• In dwelling unit hallways of _______or more in length shall have at least one
receptacle outlet. -✓✓10 feet
• Show windows at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed within ______of the top
of the show window for each ______or major fraction there of of show window area
measured horizontally at its maximum width. -✓✓18"
12 feet
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• The required working space for access to live parts operating at 300 V to ground,
where there are exposed live parts on one side and grounded parts on the other side is
____________. -✓✓3 feet 6 inches
• The dimensions of working space for access to live parts operating at 300 V, nominal
to ground, where there are expose live parts on both sides of the workspace
is________________. -✓✓4 feet
• 110.26 A1- Dead front assemblies working space -✓✓30" for non-electrical parts
36" for electrical parts
• The working space in front of the electrical equipment shall not be less than
_______wide, or of the width of the equipment, whichever is greater. -✓✓30"
• Large equipment -✓✓1200 A or greater and over 6 feet wide
• Large equipment means of egress -✓✓Two means of egress 24" wide by 6.5 feet tall
unless the following condutions are met
1) unobstructed egress
2) Double the workspace
• Headroom shall not be less than _______. -✓✓6.5 feet or the height of the equipment
• Live parts of electrical equipment operating at ______volts or more she'll be guarded
against accidental contact or approved enclosures or by any of the following means -
✓✓50 volts
4) by elevation of 8 feet or more above the floor or other working surface
• A fence shall not be less than ______feet in height -✓✓8 feet
• One entrance to enclosures for electrical installations as described in 110.31 not less
than _______wide and _________high shall be provided to give access to the working
space around the electrical equipment -✓✓30 inches and 6.5 feet
• Network compartments shall have at least ________means of access. Each door
she'll have an access that leads to a legal exit. -✓✓Two
,• Where rear access is required to work on deenergized parts on the back of enclosed
equipment a minimum working space of __________horizontally shall be provided -
✓✓30 inches
• All non-current carrying metal parts of electrical equipment and all metal raceways and
cable shall be solidly grounded and bonded to all metal pipes in rails at the portal and
the intervals not exceeding _____________throughout the tunnel. -✓✓1000 feet
• Manhole workspace for cabling-A clear workspace not less than _______wide shall be
provided were cables are located on both sides and not less than _______were cables
are only on one side. -✓✓3 feet
2-1/2 feet
• Access to manhole dimensions. Rectangular access openings shall not be less than
_______. Round access openings in a manhole shall be not less than ______inches in
diameter -✓✓26" x 22"
26"
• Manhole openings for personnel shall be located where they are not directly above
electrical equipment or conductors in the enclosure. Where this is not practiceable
either a ________or a _______shall be provided. -✓✓Protective barrier of fixed ladder
• And insulated grounded conductor of _____or smaller shall be identified by a
continuous white or gray outer finish or by three continuous white stripes on other than
green insulation along its entire length. -✓✓6 awg
• Manhole covers shall be over ______pounds or otherwise designated to require the
use of tools to open. -✓✓100 pounds
• The grounded conductors of other systems shall have a different outer covering
conforming to 200.6A or 200.6B or by an outer covering of ______or _______with a
readily distinguishable colored stripe other than green running along the insulation -
✓✓White or gray
• Where conductors of different systems are installed in the same race way, one system
she'll have a neutral having an outer covering of white or natural gray and each other
system having a neutral shall have an another covering of -✓✓White with colored
Stripe other than green or distinguish by other suitable approved means
• For screw shell devices with attach leads the conductor attached to the screw shell
shall have a _______or ________finish. -✓✓White or gray
• In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of the section
_______or more 20 A small appliance branch circuits shall be provided for all
receptacle outlets specified by 210.52B. -✓✓Two
,• An individual branch circuit shall be provided for each _________receptacle required
by 210.52 I. -✓✓Air-Conditioning
• Branch circuits required in a dwelling unit. -✓✓1) small appliance branch circuit
2) laundry branch circuit
3) bathroom branch circuits
4) Air-Conditioning (NYC AMEND)
• The maximum voltage drop on branch circuit conductors is _________percent. -
✓✓3%
Overall 5%
• The maximum voltage drop on feeder circuits is ________. -✓✓2%
Overall 5%
• Dwelling unit circuits running through another dwelling unit in common areas. What
percentage of change will require it to be brought up to current code? -✓✓50%
• Receptacle outlets in floors shall not be counted as part of the required number of
receptacle outlets unless located within _________of the wall. -✓✓18"
• Outlets may be installed in a dwelling unit for specific appliance such as laundry
equipment. What is the maximum distance allowed between this outlet and the
appliance? -✓✓6 feet
• A receptacle connected to one of the dwelling unit small appliance branch circuits can
be used to supply a(n) __________in any of the rooms specified in 210.52B1. -
✓✓Electric clock
• How many receptacles are required within the perimeter of a balcony, deck or porch
with a usable area of less than 20 ft.² -✓✓1
• The number of receptacle outlets for guest rooms in hotels and motels shall not be
less than required for a dwelling unit. These receptacles can be located to be
convenient for permanent furniture layout but at least _________receptacle outlets shall
be readily accessible. -✓✓2
• At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed within _______of the top of a show
window for each 12 linear feet measured horizontally across its length. -✓✓18"
• A 125 V single phase 15 or 20 amp rated receptacle outlet shall be installed at an
accessible location for the servicing of heating air-conditioning and refrigeration
equipment the receptacle shall be located on the same level and within _______of the
, heating air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment the receptacle outlet shall not be
connected to the load side of the equipment disconnecting means. -✓✓25 feet
• Permanently installed electric baseboard heaters equipped with factory install
receptacle outlets or outlets provided as a separate assembly by the manufacturer shall
be permitted as the required outlet or outlets for the wall space utilized by such
permanently installed heaters such receptacle outlets __________be connected to the
heater circuits. -✓✓Shall not
• Where a range, counter mounted cooking unit or sink is installed in an island or
peninsula countertop and the width of the countertop behind the range, counter
mounted cooking unit or sink is less than ________the range, counter mounted cooking
unit or sink is considered divide the countertop space into two separate countertop
spaces. -✓✓12"
• Receptacle outlets shall be located above but not more than ________ above the
countertop. -✓✓20 inches
• In dwelling units at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in bathrooms within
__________of the outside edge of each basin or installed on the side or face of the
basin cabinet not more than ______below the countertop. -✓✓3 feet
12 inches
• For one family dwelling at each unit of a two family dwelling that is at grade level at
least one receptacle outlet accessible while standing at grade level and located not
more than _____above grade shall be installed at the front and back of the dwelling. -
✓✓6-1/2 feet
• Balconies decks and porches shall have one receptacle installed not more than
_________above the balcony deck or porch surface. -✓✓6-1/2 feet
• Laundry areas in dwelling units at least ____ receptacle outlet shall be installed for the
laundry. -✓✓One
• At least ______receptacle outlet in addition to those for specific equipment shall be
installed in each basement and each detached garage and in each detached garage
with electric power. -✓✓One
• In dwelling unit hallways of _______or more in length shall have at least one
receptacle outlet. -✓✓10 feet
• Show windows at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed within ______of the top
of the show window for each ______or major fraction there of of show window area
measured horizontally at its maximum width. -✓✓18"
12 feet
