Journeyman Electrician’s Exam Journeyman Electrician's Conduit Bending

Question 1

What is the standard take-up (deduct) for making a 90-degree bend in 1/2" EMT conduit?

Accepted Answer

5 inches

Answer

4 inches

Answer

6 inches

Answer

7 inches

Question 2

To bend a 45-degree offset with a rise of 6 inches, what is the distance between the two bend marks?

Accepted Answer

8.48 inches

Answer

6.00 inches

Answer

6.93 inches

Answer

12.00 inches

Question 3

Which multiplier is applied to the offset height when bending a 30-degree offset?

Accepted Answer

2.000

Answer

1.155

Answer

1.414

Answer

2.613

Question 4

What is the standard take-up for a 90-degree bend in 3/4" EMT?

Accepted Answer

6 inches

Answer

5 inches

Answer

7 inches

Answer

8 inches

Question 5

You need a 90-degree stub-up of 14 inches in 1" EMT (take-up = 8 inches). Where should the bend mark be placed from the end of the conduit?

Accepted Answer

6 inches

Answer

4 inches

Answer

8 inches

Answer

14 inches

Question 6

Per the NEC, what is the maximum total degrees of bends permitted in conduit between pull points?

Accepted Answer

360 degrees

Answer

180 degrees

Answer

270 degrees

Answer

540 degrees

Question 7

Which NEC article governs the installation of Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)?

Accepted Answer

Article 344

Answer

Article 342

Answer

Article 348

Answer

Article 358