Journeyman Electrician’s Review Based on the 2005 National Electric Code

by Loyd, Richard E.

• ISBN13: 9781401879495
• ISBN10: 1401879497
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-03
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning

Summary

Fully updated based on the 2005 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 like those that appear on actual exams-to guide readers quickly and efficiently to mastery of the content. With each question relating to an NEC? 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

Foreword	ix
Preface	xi
About the Author	xiv
Chapter One
Examinations and National Testing Organizations	1	(1)
Developing an Item (Question) Bank	1	(1)
Preparing for an Examination	2	(4)
Sample Examination---50 questions	6	(10)
Chapter Two
National Fire Protection Association Standards	16	(1)
National Electrical Code® (NEC®)	16	(3)
Local Codes and Requirements	19	(1)
Approved Testing Laboratories	20	(1)
Question Review	21	(5)
Chapter Three
Basic Electrical Mathematics Review	26	(1)
Calculator Math	26	(1)
Working with Fractions	27	(2)
Working with Decimals	29	(1)
Working with Percentages	29	(1)
Working with Square Root	30	(1)
Powers	31	(1)
Ohm's Law	31	(4)
Question Review	35	(7)
Practice Exam---15 questions	42	(2)
Chapter Four
Introduction to the National Electrical Code® (NEC®)	44	(1)
Know Your Code Book	44	(16)
Question Review	60	(5)
Chapter Five
General Wiring Requirements	65	(10)
Question Review	75	(5)
Chapter Six
Branch-Circuits and Feeders	80	(12)
Question Review	92	(6)
Chapter Seven
Services 600 Volts or Less	98	(7)
Services Over 600 Volts	105	(1)
Question Review	105	(5)
Chapter Eight
Overcurrent Protection	110	(3)
Question Review	113	(6)
Chapter Nine
Grounding	119	(12)
Question Review	131	(5)
Chapter Ten
Wiring Methods	136	(13)
Question Review	149	(5)
Chapter Eleven
General-Use Utilization Equipment	154	(3)
Question Review	157	(5)
Chapter Twelve
Special Equipment and Occupancies	162	(2)
Question Review	164	(4)
Chapter Thirteen
Special Conditions and Communication Systems	168	(3)
Question Review	171	(5)
Chapter Fourteen
Electrical and NEC® Question Review	176	(2)
Practice Examination---50 questions	178	(10)
2005 Code Changes Quiz 1---15 questions	188	(1)
2005 Code Changes Quiz 2---15 questions	189	(2)
2005 Code Changes Quiz 3---20 questions	191	(2)
2005 Code Changes Quiz 4---20 questions	193	(4)
2005 Code Changes Quiz 5---20 questions	197	(4)
2005 Code Changes Quiz 6---20 questions	201	(4)
2005 Code Changes Quiz 7---20 questions	205	(4)
2005 Code Changes Quiz 8---20 questions	209	(4)
2005 Code Changes Quiz 9---20 questions	213	(4)
2005 Code Changes Quiz 10---20 questions	217	(4)
2005 Code Changes Quiz 11---20 questions	221	(5)
Practice Exam 1---25 questions	226	(5)
Practice Exam 2---25 questions	231	(5)
Practice Exam 3---25 questions	236	(5)
Practice Exam 4---25 questions	241	(5)
Practice Exam 5---25 questions	246	(6)
Practice Exam 6---25 questions	252	(5)
Practice Exam 7---25 questions	257	(5)
Practice Exam 8---25 questions	262	(5)
Practice Exam 9---25 questions	267	(6)
Practice Exam 10---25 questions	273	(6)
Practice Exam 11---25 questions	279	(7)
Practice Exam 12---25 questions	286	(5)
Final Examination---50 questions	291	(12)
Appendix 1: Symbols	303	(3)
Appendix 2: Basic Electrical Formulas	306	(3)
Appendix 3: Answer Key	309	(24)
Index	333