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The WY-JE exam has 80 questions and runs 4 hours.
These 10 free WY-JE questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Wyoming Journeyman Electrician License Exam blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A journeyman electrician reviews a single-line diagram before installation begins. Which information is MOST directly used to verify the relationship between the service, feeders, and branch circuits shown on the plan?
Correct answer: B - The diagram symbols and circuit relationships shown on the plan
During a service inspection, an electrician finds that bonding and grounding paths have not been installed as required. What is the primary safety concern created by this condition?
Correct answer: A - Fault current may not have an effective return path to operate overcurrent protection
A feeder supplies a panelboard containing branch circuit breakers. Which conductor is installed to provide a low-impedance path for clearing ground faults on connected equipment?
Correct answer: C - The equipment grounding conductor
A commercial branch circuit has several receptacles installed in a location where personnel may contact electrical equipment while standing on a conductive surface. Which protection is intended to reduce shock risk from ground-fault current?
Correct answer: B - GFCI protection
A 120-volt branch circuit has a measured load of 1,440 watts. Using the relationship watts = volts × amps, what is the calculated current and what should the electrician evaluate next?
Correct answer: B - 12 amperes; verify conductor and overcurrent protection suitability
An electrician is installing conductors in a raceway and must determine whether the installation complies with fill requirements. Which information is required to make this determination?
Correct answer: A - The raceway interior area and the conductor areas
A junction box contains splices and several cable entries. What is the MOST important factor when selecting the box size?
Correct answer: B - Providing sufficient volume for conductors, devices, and fittings
A flexible cord is being considered for a permanent wiring installation. Which statement best describes the correct evaluation approach?
Correct answer: B - Flexible cords are evaluated according to permitted uses and limitations
A receptacle is replaced in an existing installation. The replacement device must be selected based primarily on which factor?
Correct answer: A - The equipment grounding, rating, and application requirements of the location
A heating unit is installed on a dedicated circuit. Before energizing the equipment, which information is most important for confirming proper circuit selection?
Correct answer: A - The manufacturer's nameplate ratings and installation requirements
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