Diagnostic Test For Electrician License Examination Preparation

 

 

 

Standard Residential Service Calculation

Time Limit for This Page: 24 minutes

References Permitted: National Electrical CodeŽ, American Electrician's Handbook

Appropriate for Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician and Electrical Inspector Exams.

Question #1

What is the minimum wattage required in a residential service for 4.5 kW household clothes dryer?

Question #2

What is the minimum service size for a 1600 square foot residential dwelling unit with a 12 kW range, a 4.5 kW dryer, and 5 kW of electric heating?

Question #3

What is the minimum number of 15 amp circuits needed in a 2600 square foot residential dwelling unit for general illumination?

Question #4

What is the minimum fixed appliance demand for 8.242 kW nameplate of six connected fixed appliance loads?

Upon completion, use any remaining time to make sure you have the right answers. When time has expired, go to the answer page to check your answers with the given answers.

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