FREE Journeyman Electrician’s Special Occupancies Questions and Answers

Question 1

An electrician is installing wiring in a patient bed location within a general care area of a hospital. Which type of receptacle is required at this location?

Accepted Answer

A hospital-grade receptacle

Answer

A tamper-resistant receptacle

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A weather-resistant receptacle

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Any standard 15A duplex receptacle

Question 2

In a commercial garage used for major automotive repairs where gasoline-powered vehicles are serviced, what is the classification of the area extending from the floor up to a level of 18 inches?

Accepted Answer

Class I, Division 2

Answer

Class I, Division 1

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Unclassified

Answer

Class II, Division 2

Question 3

An electrician is wiring a new, permanently installed 240-volt, single-phase circulation pump motor for a swimming pool. What specific type of protection is required for the outlet supplying this motor?

Accepted Answer

Ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection

Answer

Arc-fault circuit-interrupter (AFCI) protection

Answer

A lockable disconnecting means only

Answer

Surge protection

Question 4

Which of the following wiring methods is explicitly prohibited for use in an agricultural building subject to a corrosive atmosphere from livestock confinement?

Accepted Answer

Electrical metallic tubing (EMT)

Answer

Type UF cable

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Jacketed Type MC cable

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Type NMC cable

Question 5

A 2-inch rigid metal conduit leaves a Class I, Division 1 hazardous location and enters an adjacent unclassified area. According to the NEC, where must the sealing fitting be located?

Accepted Answer

On either side of the boundary, but no more than 10 feet from the boundary.

Answer

Within 18 inches of the boundary, on the classified side only.

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Exactly at the boundary between the two areas.

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Within 36 inches of the first enclosure in the unclassified area.

Question 6

When installing electrical systems for a traveling carnival, what is the minimum size copper equipment grounding conductor (EGC) required for branch circuits supplying rides and concessions?

Accepted Answer

12 AWG

Answer

10 AWG

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Sized per Table 250.122 based on the OCPD

Answer

14 AWG