California Contractors License Exams

California Electrical Contractor

Sample Questions for the California Electrical Contractors Exam

  1. In Class 1, Division 2 locations, such as gas stations or refineries, what type of conduit should be used above ground?
    1. Intermediate metal conduit or rigid conduit
    2. Electrical metallic tubing
    3. Electrical metallic tubing or flexible metallic tubing
    4. Polyvinyl chloride conduit
  2. Which of the following regulations applies to service-entrance conductors that are supplying service to a building or structure?
    1. The conductors may not pass through the interior of another building or structure.
    2. The conductors are permitted if the buildings or structures are close together.
    3. The conductors are only permitted when the approved construction drawings show the conductor routing.
    4. The conductors are only permitted when service cannot be installed any other way.
  3. What is the LARGEST number of two-pole circuit breakers that can be used on a lighting and appliance branch circuit panel board in a single cabinet?
    1. 14
    2. 21
    3. 34
    4. 42
  4. Which of the following types of conductors may be used as an overhead feeder to a garage?
    1. THHN
    2. THWN
    3. MTW
    4. UF
  5. What is the largest number of two-pole circuit breakers that can be used on a lighting and appliance branch circuit panelboard in a single cabinet?
    1. 14
    2. 21
    3. 34
    4. 42
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