South Dakota Journeyman Electrician License Exam Exam Prep
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The SD-JE exam has 80 questions and runs 4 hours.

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

Domain 1: General Knowledge

Question 1

A journeyman electrician measures a 120-volt single-phase load rated at 1,800 watts. Ignoring power factor, what current will the load draw?

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Correct answer: B - 15 amperes

Domain 2: Services and Service Equipment

Question 2

During a service inspection, an electrician explains the purpose of bonding. Which statement is correct?

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Correct answer: A - Bonding connects normally non-current-carrying metal parts to establish a fault-current path

Question 3

A calculated service load exceeds the rating of existing service equipment. What is the appropriate action?

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Correct answer: B - Evaluate and upgrade service equipment as required for the calculated load

Domain 3: Feeders

Question 4

A feeder supplies a remote panelboard. Which conductor provides the intended path for clearing a fault involving exposed metal parts?

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Correct answer: A - Equipment grounding conductor

Domain 4: Branch Circuit Conductors

Question 5

A receptacle installed in a location requiring protection repeatedly trips during use. What should the electrician verify first?

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Correct answer: B - The required GFCI protection and installation conditions

Domain 5: Wiring Methods and Materials

Question 6

A contractor plans a long raceway run with several bends. Which planning decision best reduces installation problems?

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Correct answer: C - Design the raceway layout and pulling strategy before installation

Domain 6: Equipment Devices

Question 7

A luminaire is selected for installation in an area with environmental exposure. Which factor should determine the selection?

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Correct answer: B - The equipment listing and suitability for the environment

Domain 7: Control Devices

Question 8

A motor disconnect is installed in a location accessible to the person servicing the equipment. What is the primary purpose?

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Correct answer: B - To permit safe isolation of the motor during servicing

Domain 8: Motors and Generators

Question 9

A motor overload device trips shortly after startup. What is the best first troubleshooting step?

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Correct answer: B - Investigate motor load, wiring connections, and operating conditions

Domain 9: Special Occupancies, Equipment and Conditions

Question 10

An electrician begins work in a swimming pool installation area. What must be considered before applying general wiring practices?

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Correct answer: B - The special requirements applicable to the installation type

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