Journeyman Electrician’s Exam Journeyman Electrician's Swimming Pools and Spas

Question 1

Per NEC 680.22(A)(1), what is the minimum distance a 125V receptacle must be located from the inside walls of a permanently installed swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

3 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

20 feet

Question 2

Per NEC 680.26(C), what is the minimum size of the solid copper conductor required for equipotential bonding of a permanently installed swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

8 AWG

Answer

12 AWG

Answer

10 AWG

Answer

6 AWG

Question 3

What is the minimum overhead clearance required for service drop conductors above the water surface of a swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

22.5 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

14.5 feet

Answer

18 feet

Question 4

Per NEC 680.23(A)(4), GFCI protection is required for underwater pool luminaires operating at more than what voltage?

Accepted Answer

15 volts

Answer

12 volts

Answer

30 volts

Answer

120 volts

Question 5

Per NEC 680.24(A)(2), junction boxes associated with pool lighting circuits must be located at least how far above the maximum water level?

Accepted Answer

8 inches

Answer

4 inches

Answer

6 inches

Answer

12 inches

Question 6

Per NEC 680.21(C), GFCI protection is required for which swimming pool motor circuit?

Accepted Answer

120V, single-phase motors

Answer

240V, 3-phase motors

Answer

All motors regardless of voltage

Answer

Motors rated more than 1 HP only

Question 7

Which NEC article contains the primary electrical installation requirements for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and fountains?

Accepted Answer

Article 680

Answer

Article 422

Answer

Article 547

Answer

Article 695