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The UT-JE exam has 100 questions and runs 4 hours.
These 10 free UT-JE questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Utah Journeyman Electrician License Exam blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A conductor installation uses a conductor size that is adequate for the expected current but the insulation rating does not match the installation environment. What must be corrected?
Correct answer: A - The conductor insulation selection
A journeyman electrician is installing a feeder and finds that the grounding conductor is incorrectly landed on a terminal intended only for ungrounded conductors. Which principle is violated?
Correct answer: A - Grounding and bonding conductors must provide an intentional low-impedance fault path
A motor starter is wired so the motor runs only while a control pushbutton is held down. Which control-circuit feature is missing?
Correct answer: A - A holding contact that maintains the starter coil circuit after startup
A 20-ampere branch circuit is protected by an overcurrent device that repeatedly trips during normal operation. The load has been measured at 18 amperes continuously. What should the electrician investigate first?
Correct answer: B - Whether the overcurrent device is defective or unsuitable
A raceway installation passes conductors through a location where protection from physical damage is required. The electrician should focus first on:
Correct answer: A - Selecting a suitable raceway or protective method
A commercial building has a new branch circuit installed for equipment. Before energizing, the electrician should verify conductor identification, connections, and protection because these checks primarily ensure:
Correct answer: A - The circuit operates within its intended design parameters
A candidate is preparing for the Utah Journeyman Electrician Written Exam. Which reference set is specifically associated with the current exam description?
Correct answer: A - 2023 NEC and Ugly's Electrical References 2023
A 120-volt lighting circuit measures 116 volts at the panel and 110 volts at the farthest fixture under load. What is the voltage drop from panel to fixture?
Correct answer: C - 6 volts
During a conduit bending task, a conduit run has the correct bend locations but the finished installation is visibly not level and does not align with the boxes. Which evaluation area is most directly affected?
Correct answer: B - Workmanship and conduit fit
When interpreting a commercial motor-control ladder diagram, a normally open auxiliary contact should be understood as a contact that:
Correct answer: B - Changes state when its associated control device operates
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