Commercial Occupancy General Purpose Receptacles Questions are often included on master and journeyman electrician exams. How would you answer this question? How many general purpose receptacles are required for a 10,000 square foot office building? Step #1 Refer to NFPA 70 220.14 (K)(2) “Banks and Office Buildings” to determine what the minimum total receptacle load […]
Knowing the difference between calculating general lighting branch circuit loads for continuous vs noncontinuous circuits can make all the difference in passing your master or journeyman electrician’s exam. Step One: You need to know the code definition of a continuous load. According to NFPA 70 a continuous load is defined as follows: “A load where […]
Not all exam prep classes are equal. What factors should you weigh when deciding how to prepare to pass your master or journeyman electrician examination? What factors should influence my choice of electrical exam prep class? Does the company that I am considering have an established track record of successfully preparing electricians to pass exams? […]
Preparation is vital for any exam but especially for the electrical exam. To properly prepare to pass you need to ask the right questions. Here’s what you really need to know: Is the exam open or closed book? How many questions are on the exam? Does the exam use true/false, multiple choice, essay based questions or a […]
Electrical exam practice questions can be easily answered if you know which formula to use and how to use it. Motor calculation questions are commonly asked on electrical exams. Can you answer these practice questions? [os-widget path=”/bbdco/electrical-exam-practice-questions” of=”bbdco” comments=”false”] What is the efficiency of a 5 horse power, 230 Volt, single-phase alternating current motor? […]
You know how to do quality work in the field. Yet you find yourself at the mercy of the electrician with the license. The electrician who pulls the permit determines if you work. He determines when you work. He determines where you work and how much you make. Take control of your career! Stop sharing […]
