Michigan Contractors License Exams

Michigan Journeyman Electrician

Sample Questions for the Michigan Journeyman Electrician Exam

  1. Why should duplicate terminals or leads be provided on each automatic fire detector?
    1. To connect into the fire alarm system and provide supervision of the connections
    2. To modify placement and spacing
    3. To minimize dust contamination
    4. To detect smoke that may be trapped in the racks
  2. A 15 or 20 ampere, 124 volt receptacle used for the reduction of electrical noise where the grounding terminal is isolated from the receptacle mounting yoke is required to be identified by:
    1. A green grounding symbol
    2. The words "isolated ground"
    3. Being completely orange in color
    4. Having an orange triangle on the face of the receptacle.
  3. When part of each progress billing is held back, it's called:
    1. accrual
    2. retainage
    3. deferred income
    4. backup withholding
  4. Wiring that is installed to meet minimum requirements of the National Electrical Code is:
    1. Adequate to meet future needs
    2. Adequate for present needs
    3. Always the most efficient wiring
    4. For all practical purposes safe & free from hazard
  5. Electrical permits are issued to:
    1. Licensed electrical contractors
    2. Licensed journey electricians
    3. Any licensed master electrician
    4. An apprentice electrician
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