Don’t be fooled into picking “None of the above” answers just because you are not certain of the correct answer. “None of the above” answer choice is usually a distractor used by test writers as an effective option for factual information in our case math questions to make this question more challenging. Hence, […]
Raise your hand if you became an apprentice electrician or journeyman electrician to take tests and spend weeks studying for the electrical exam. I didn’t think so. Most guys that I deal with haven’t had to worry about test taking since high school or college. So this blog explores 10 mistakes to avoid when taking […]
Helpful Tip #142 Highlight your index at the back of the NEC book and add page numbers as you study for the electrical exam. There are no page numbers on the index now, save time during the electrical test and prepare ahead of time. Download the PSI Information bulletin, this tells you exactly what […]
Understanding the NEC is your challenge in preparing for the master electrical exam or the journeyman electrical exam. During the open book electrical exam you will need to know how to quickly spot the articles and tables in the NEC that you will need to answer the questions correctly. Study the table of contents in […]
Helpful Tip #146 Dealing With Electrical Questions When you’re dealing with an electrical question, the easiest way to find the answer is to: 1. Find the subject of the question. 2. In the NEC book Index, find the word or words that best describe the subject of the question. 3. Finally, list the reference(s) […]
Helpful Tip #147 General Electrical Standards These four chapters from the National Electrical Code Book ® NFPA include general electrical standards that apply to ALL installations. Chapter 1: General Chapter 2: Wiring and Protection Chapter 3: Wiring Methods and Materials Chapter 4: Equipment for General Use This will be helpful to know when you are […]
Helpful Tip #148 Minimum Allowable Installations When reading an electrical exam question which describes minimum allowable installations, you will find key words and phrases such as: at least, no less than, and smallest allowable. These types of questions frequently appear in the master electrical exam and the journeyman electrical exam. Don’t be fooled. Get […]
It’s time to study for the electrical exam. If you are anything like me, you keep Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Pandora or some sort of background noise on 24/7. Step 1 is very simple and very effective. TURN OFF ALL DEVICES INCLUDING YOUR PHONE. Step 2. Open the exam prep book, choose a practice exam. You […]
We are in the gift giving mood, here are some MORE articles to highlight on your NEC book. Remember to highlight based on the title of the article. If you missed our previous post with 18 Articles to highlight now, here is the link. Tell your friends we are cool and you love us…share this […]
NEC Book Style & Layout When it comes to the NEC book it is an understatement when we say the Index at the back of the book can send people into vicious circles during an exam. Electricians that aren’t too familiar with the books will waste precious limited minutes looking up a keyword. After you […]