Kentucky Journeyman Electrician License Exam Exam Prep
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The KY-JE exam has 80 questions and runs 3 hours.

These 10 free KY-JE questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Kentucky Journeyman Electrician License Exam blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.

Domain 1: General Electrical Theory & Principles

Question 1

A 120-volt load draws 10 amperes. Approximately how much power does the load consume?

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Correct answer: C - 1,200 watts

Domain 2: Plan Reading

Question 2

An electrical plan shows a panel location but the connected load information is missing. What should the electrician do before installation?

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Correct answer: B - Confirm the missing load information

Domain 3: Wiring & Protection

Question 3

A dwelling branch circuit supplies a continuous load of 16 amperes. What is the minimum calculated load used for sizing the circuit?

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Correct answer: B - 18 amperes

Question 4

A metal junction box contains splices but is not connected to the equipment grounding conductor. What correction is required?

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Correct answer: A - Bond the metal box to the grounding system

Domain 4: Wiring Methods & Materials

Question 5

Conductors are installed in an environment with a higher ambient temperature than standard tables assume. What must be considered before final conductor selection?

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Correct answer: A - Ambient temperature correction factors

Domain 5: Motors & Controls

Question 6

A motor starter trips shortly after startup. Voltage and phase match the nameplate. Which item should be evaluated first?

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Correct answer: A - Motor protection and overload settings

Domain 6: Equipment for General Use

Question 7

A receptacle is installed where personnel may encounter water near a sink. Which protection is commonly required?

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Correct answer: A - Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection

Domain 7: Special Occupancies

Question 8

Electrical equipment is installed in a wet location. Which requirement is most important?

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Correct answer: A - Use wiring methods listed for wet locations

Domain 8: Special Equipment

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of an automatic transfer switch in a standby power system?

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Correct answer: A - Transfer selected loads between power sources

Domain 10: Communication Systems

Question 10

When installing communication cable near power conductors, what factor is most important?

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Correct answer: B - Required separation and installation rules

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