Journeyman Electrician’s Exam Journeyman Electrician's Conduit Bending 2

Question 1

In a 3-point saddle bend, what angle is used for the CENTER bend?

Accepted Answer

45 degrees

Answer

22.5 degrees

Answer

30 degrees

Answer

60 degrees

Question 2

In a 3-point saddle bend, what angle are the two OUTER bends set to?

Accepted Answer

22.5 degrees

Answer

10 degrees

Answer

15 degrees

Answer

45 degrees

Question 3

What multiplier is used when calculating the distance between bend marks for a 22.5-degree offset?

Accepted Answer

2.613

Answer

1.414

Answer

2.000

Answer

3.000

Question 4

A conduit needs a 6-inch offset using 22.5-degree bends. What is the distance between the two bend marks?

Accepted Answer

15.68 inches

Answer

8.48 inches

Answer

12.00 inches

Answer

18.00 inches

Question 5

What is "developed length" in conduit bending?

Accepted Answer

The total conduit length required for a run, including all straight sections and bend arc lengths

Answer

The length of the conduit after bending is complete

Answer

The horizontal distance from one bend mark to another

Answer

The inside radius of a finished bend

Question 6

When making back-to-back 90-degree bends for a U-shape with a desired INSIDE measurement of 12 inches, how far from the heel of the first 90 is the second bend mark placed?

Accepted Answer

12 inches

Answer

6 inches

Answer

17 inches

Answer

22 inches

Question 7

Per NEC Chapter 9 Table 2 (referenced by Section 344.24), what is the minimum field-bend radius for 1/2" Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)?

Accepted Answer

4 inches

Answer

2 inches

Answer

5 inches

Answer

6 inches