Electrical Exam Practice Guides

NEC Exam Question Guides (US)

Guide to Service Size Calculation Questions on NEC Electrical Exams

November 1, 2024
This guide explains how to tackle service size calculation questions on NEC electrical exams and in real-world applications. It covers key concepts from NEC Articles 220 and 230, teaching readers how to identify relevant loads, apply appropriate demand factors, convert VA to amperes, and determine the minimum required service size for residential and commercial electrical systems.
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Service & Distribution NEC Question Guides

Equipment Grounding Conductor Sizing
Grounding Electrode Conductors
Transformer Conductor Sizing
Transformer Primary & Secondary Protection
Primary-Only Transformer Protection
Neutral Conductor Sizing
Service Size Calculations
Heating & AC Calculations for Services
Appliance Load Calculations
General Lighting Load Calculations
Range Demand Calculations

Wiring Systems & Methods NEC Question Guides

Conduit Fill Calculation
Voltage Drop Calculation
Conductor Sizing, Insulation & Termination Temperatures
Box Fill / Sizing

Motors & Controls NEC Question Guides

Refrigerant Motor-Compressor Protection
Motor Disconnecting Means
Motor Overload Protection
Motor Overcurrent Protection

Electrical Licensing State Exam Info

How to Pass the California General Electrician / Journeyman Exam

November 1, 2024
Want to understand what it takes to pass California's General Electrician certification exam? This guide breaks down everything you need to know about the exam structure, qualification requirements, and content areas so you can prepare effectively for your journey to becoming a certified electrician.
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Additional Guides to Electrical State Exams

How to Pass the Maryland Journeyman Electrical Exam
How to Pass the Colorado Journeyman Electrical Exam
How to Pass the Minnesota Journeyman Electrical Exam
How to Pass the Massachusetts Journeyman Electrical Exam
How to Pass Washington State Journeyman Electrical Exam
How to Pass the Michigan Journeyman Electrical Exam
How to Pass the Virginia Journeyman Electrical Exam
How to Pass the California General Electrician / Journeyman Exam
How to Pass the Texas Journeyman Electrical Exam

Red Seal Exam Question Guides (Canada)

3 More Questions on Red Seal Electrical IP Exam to Practice

November 1, 2024
This blog offers Red Seal Electrical IP exam practice questions covering key topics like Class 2 conductors, transformer bonding, and direct buried conductor sizing, complete with step-by-step walkthroughs to enhance understanding of CEC code applications. To boost exam success, download our app on iOS for access to over 1,250+ practice questions designed to sharpen your skills.
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Additional Red Seal Exam Question Guides

3 Common Questions on Red Seal Electrical IP Exam to Practice
How to Determine Temperature Limitations for Conductors and Equipment Termination
Red Seal IP Exam Guide to Transformers & Turns and Taps
Single Phase Transformers and Understanding Dual Voltage and Polarity

Case Studies

How Dakota Prep Powers Exam Readiness at the College of Sequoias

November 1, 2024
The College of Sequoias electrical program adopted Dakota Prep to help apprentices study more effectively during work breaks, replacing traditional bulky study materials with a mobile-friendly solution. Instructors report that students using the app show improved exam performance and confidence, with apprentices particularly valuing the immediate feedback and ability to review their mistakes.
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Additional Case Studies

Dakota Prep's Role in Helping IEC El Paso's Apprentices Pass