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I just took a state exam looking for any help on a couple quick questions.

1. desired outcome of meager testing ?
A. slightly above insulation rating
B. slightly below insulation rating
C. 80 percent of insulation rating
D. same as insulation rating.

2. Inverse time breakers come in size 75 amps
True/ False

3. The clearance for communication cables above a roof is
A. 12'
B.8'
C.4'
d.6'

4. What is smallest bonding jumper allowed to be used in healthcare facility

5. What are three types of electrical fault?
some options were
Ground Fault
Partial ground
open circuit
short circuit
 
The way I was taught is to go to the index right away if you are not exactly sure where to find the answer. But some of those are things that would be tough to find in the index if you don't know exactly what to look for so it can be tricky. I think the best thing you can do is grab a journeyman or master and ask them to show you how to find these in the code book. Hopefully they would be more then happy to do it.
 
ActionDave said:
Or he could register on this forum and ask the electricians here. That's what it's here for.
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I don't think this can really beat an in person experience with the person that is supposed to be teaching him the trade but what do I know? I think this is a great supplement to that as far as apprenticeships go. Like sure, if your journeymen doesn't have an answer for you come here but I wouldn't start here...
 
It was a closed book exam in Rhode Island...

communication 8' ?

Megger test same as insulation rating ? not sure where in the code Meg testing is? I know the result is 1 per 1000 but not sure how the answer is worded on the exam

Ground fault short circuit and partial ground fault ?

Inverse time come in 75 - false?

Another question that I had no idea on was
When measuring current that is too low with a clamp on meter this device is used to boost it?
Frequency booster
Current multiplier?
 
Some of those obviously are not NEC questions but I am surprised they are there on a closed book exam
As far as NEC, you are correct 75 amp is not a standard size (240.6) and 8 ft is correct on communication cables (800.44)
 
I presume the current multiplier would be what you would need since you are measuring current.

I never heard of a partial ground but definitely a short circuit and ground fault would be the correct response.
 
Honestly surprised that there is such a thing as a closed book exam when it comes to the NEC. I can't imagine anyone knowing #3 or #4 without actually having to work in those area. We can't be expected to know all of the code book being in the field for 30 years much less 4 years.
 
I have no idea what a megger should read. Usually if I guess I am incorrect but there are guys here who use meggers.. I have never used one.
 
Hello Everyone. I will be taking the RI ME Exam on Monday. Does anyone have any Idea what is on this exam? This will be the first closed-book exam for me, and I am not sure what I am heading for.
 
Codelectric said:
I just took a state exam looking for any help on a couple quick questions.

1. desired outcome of meager testing ?
A. slightly above insulation rating
B. slightly below insulation rating
C. 80 percent of insulation rating
D. same as insulation rating.

2. Inverse time breakers come in size 75 amps
True/ False

3. The clearance for communication cables above a roof is
A. 12'
B.8'
C.4'
d.6'

4. What is smallest bonding jumper allowed to be used in healthcare facility

5. What are three types of electrical fault?
some options were
Ground Fault
Partial ground
open circuit
short circuit
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I say 1 A, 2 false (not standard size) 3? 4) 10 AWG 5) short and ground fault

What percentage was your score results? How many math questions? dwelling loads calculations and range load calculations present?
 
samy_001 said:
Hello Everyone. I will be taking the RI ME Exam on Monday. Does anyone have any Idea what is on this exam? This will be the first closed-book exam for me, and I am not sure what I am heading for.
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What state?
 
Codelectric said:
Another question that I had no idea on was
When measuring current that is too low with a clamp on meter this device is used to boost it?
Frequency booster
Current multiplier?
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Possibly a mili-ohm ampere clamp or current transformer amplifier. Seems this question has more than 1 possible answer?
 
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