Master Electrician Exam Review (Latest
Update ) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct
A disconnecting means that serves a hermetic refrigerant motor compressor shall
have an ampere rating of at least percent of the nameplate rated load current or
branch circuit selection current, whichever is greater. - correct answer 115%
Class 2 and class 3 cables listed as suitable for general purpose use with the
exception of risers, ducts, plenums, and other spaces used for environmental air, shall
be Type ______ - correct answer CL2 and CL3
Branch circuit conductors within _____of a ballast shall have an insulation temperature
rating not lower than 90 degree Cor 194 degree F - correct answer 3 inches
,Communications circuits shall have a minimum grounding conductor of _____AWG -
correct answer 12 AWG
A separation of at least ______shall be maintained between communications wires and
cables on buildings and lightning conductors, where practicable - correct answer 6
feet
When mounting a light fixture supported be EMT over a hot tub protected by GFCI must
have a height of - correct answer Not Allowed in NYC
How many # 10 conductors can be legally installed in a 4 inch square box, 2 1/8 deep? -
correct answer 12
When installing receptacle around the pool they should be set back from the inside
walls of not less than ______feet - correct answer 6
,Knife switches rated for more 1200 amps at 250v or Less ______ - correct answer shall
not be opened under load
can be used only as isolating switch
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? - correct answer 6'
When leads are supplied with lamp holders the conductor attached to the screw shell
shall have a _______finish. - correct answer white or gray
A 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20- ampere-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 - correct answer
25'
The verticaI clearance from ground level over a residential driveway for overhead
service conductors not subject to truck traffic and are less than 300 volts to ground
shall be _____ ft: - correct answer 12 feet
Two or more ______small-appliance branch circuits shall be provided to supply power
for receptacle outlets in the dwelling unit kitchen, dining_ room, breakfast room,
pantry, or similar dining areas - correct answer 20A
Update ) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct
A disconnecting means that serves a hermetic refrigerant motor compressor shall
have an ampere rating of at least percent of the nameplate rated load current or
branch circuit selection current, whichever is greater. - correct answer 115%
Class 2 and class 3 cables listed as suitable for general purpose use with the
exception of risers, ducts, plenums, and other spaces used for environmental air, shall
be Type ______ - correct answer CL2 and CL3
Branch circuit conductors within _____of a ballast shall have an insulation temperature
rating not lower than 90 degree Cor 194 degree F - correct answer 3 inches
,Communications circuits shall have a minimum grounding conductor of _____AWG -
correct answer 12 AWG
A separation of at least ______shall be maintained between communications wires and
cables on buildings and lightning conductors, where practicable - correct answer 6
feet
When mounting a light fixture supported be EMT over a hot tub protected by GFCI must
have a height of - correct answer Not Allowed in NYC
How many # 10 conductors can be legally installed in a 4 inch square box, 2 1/8 deep? -
correct answer 12
When installing receptacle around the pool they should be set back from the inside
walls of not less than ______feet - correct answer 6
,Knife switches rated for more 1200 amps at 250v or Less ______ - correct answer shall
not be opened under load
can be used only as isolating switch
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? - correct answer 6'
When leads are supplied with lamp holders the conductor attached to the screw shell
shall have a _______finish. - correct answer white or gray
A 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20- ampere-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 - correct answer
25'
The verticaI clearance from ground level over a residential driveway for overhead
service conductors not subject to truck traffic and are less than 300 volts to ground
shall be _____ ft: - correct answer 12 feet
Two or more ______small-appliance branch circuits shall be provided to supply power
for receptacle outlets in the dwelling unit kitchen, dining_ room, breakfast room,
pantry, or similar dining areas - correct answer 20A
