Journeyman Electrician's Review

by Loyd, Richard E.

• ISBN13: 9780766848580
• ISBN10: 0766848582
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-10-03
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Fully updated based on the 2002 edition of the National Electrical Code?, this all-inclusive Journeyman Electrician's Review provides users with a proven-effective way of preparing for--and passing--professional licensing exams. In addition to three comprehensive practice exams, each chapter of this concise study guide focuses on a specific topic covered on the journeyman licensing exams, including general wiring methods, overcurrent protection, grounding, special equipment and occupancies, and more! Each chapter also contains an increased number of questions--styled for the first time like those that appear on actual exams--to guide readers quickly and efficiently to mastery of 100% of the information needed to pass their journeyman licensing exams. With each question about an NEC?-related topic, users are directed to cite a specific Code reference as part of the answer. As a result, they gain hands-on practice using the electrical industry's most authoritative reference as part of their test preparation, ensuring maximum readiness for all of the challenges they'll face in the field as licensed journeyman electricians.

Author Biography

Richard E. Loyd is a nationally-known author and consultant

Table of Contents

Examinations and National Testing Organizations

Developing and Item (Question) Bank

Preparing for an Examination

Sample Examination - 50 Questions

National Fire Protection Association Standards

National Electrical Code (NEC)

Local Codes and Requirements

Approved Testing Laboratories

Basic Electrical Mathematics Review

Calculator Math

Working with Fractions

Working with Decimals

Working with Square Root

Powers

Ohm's Law

Introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC)

Know Your Code Book

General Writing Requirements

Branch-Circuit and Feeders

Services 600 Volts or Less

Services Over 600 Volts

Overcurrent Protection

Grounding

Wiring Methods

General Use Utilization Equipment

Special Equipment and Occupancies

Special Conditions and Communication Systems