Synopses & Reviews
Fully updated based on the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code, this all-inclusive Journeyman Electrician's Review provides users with a proven way to prepare for and pass professional licensing exams. In addition to three comprehensive practice exams, each chapter of this concise study guide focuses on a specific topic covered on the journeyman licensing exams, including general wiring methods, over current protection, grounding, special equipment and occupancies, and more. Each chapter also contains questions that are styled like those that appear on actual exams. These questions guide readers quickly and efficiently to mastery of the content. With each question relating to an NEC topic, users are directed to cite a specific code reference as part of the answer. As a result, they gain hands-on practice using the electrical industry's most authoritative reference as part of their test preparation, ensuring maximum readiness for all of the challenges they'll face in the field as licensed journeyman electricians.
Review
BASED ON THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE? 2011 uses the same easy-to-understand approach and realistic exam questions that spelled success for previous editions but is updated to reflect the very latest edition of the National Electrical Code?. Each chapter of this thorough yet concise study guide focuses on a specific topic covered on the journeyman licensing exams including general writing methods over-current protection grounding special equipment and occupancies and more. Practice questions that mimic those seen on actual exams guide you quickly and efficiently to mastery of the most critical skills. With each question a detailed explanation is provided alongside its answer citing specific code references when applicable and offering hands-on practice using the electrical industry's most authoritative reference. Ideal for apprentice trainees students and professionals this book has a versatility that lends itself to learning in apprenticeship type settings as well as self-study.
Synopsis
Introducing the tried-and-true tool to prepare for and pass professional electrical licensing exams. Now in its 7th edition JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN'S
About the Author
Richard E. Loyd is a nationally known author and consultant specializing in the National Electrical Code and the model building codes. He is President of his own firm R and N Associates Inc. located in Sun Lakes, Arizona. He also serves as a code expert at 35 to 40 meetings per year at the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) meetings through out the United States. Mr. Loyd represented the NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) is also a member of the Electrical Inspectors Association and serves as the Vice-Chair of the Electrical Section of the National Fire Protection Association.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Examinations and National Testing Organizations, Developing an Item (Question) Bank, Preparing for an Examination, Sample Examination- 50 Questions Chapter 2. National Fire Protection Association Standards, National Electrical Code (NEC), Local Codes and Requirements, Approved Testing Laboratories, Questions Review Chapter 3. Basic Electrical Mathematics Review, Calculator Math, Working With Fractions, Working With Decimals, Working With Percentages, Working With Square Root, Powers, Ohm's Law, Question Review, Practice Exam- 15 Questions Chapter 4. Introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC), Know Your Code Book, Question Review Chapter 5. General Wiring Requirements, Question Review Chapter 6. Branch- Circuits and Feeders, Question Review Chapter 7. Services 600 Volts or Less, Services Over 600 Volts, Question Review Chapter 8. Overcurrent Protection, Question Review Chapter 9. Grounding, Question Review Chapter 10. Wiring Methods, Question Review Chapter 11. General- Use Utilization Equipment, Question Review Chapter 12. Special Equipment and Occupancies, Question Review Chapter 13. Special Conditions and Communication Systems, Question Review Chapter 14. Electrical and NEC Question Review, Practice Examination- 50 Questions, 2005 Code Changes Quizzes, Practice Exams, Final Examination