The tool of choice for tracing shorted and open circuits is the:
A. Megohmeter
B. Amp clamp
C. potential meter
D. TDR Correct Ans-D. TDR
What material is recommended for clamping conductors over engines and moving machinery
according to ABYC?
A. PVC
B. Nylon
C. Metal
D. Any of the above material Correct Ans-C. Metal
According to ABYC, acceptable minimum clearance for routing wire near a dry exhaust section
is:
A. 2 in
B. 9 in.
C. 3 in
D. 7 in Correct Ans-B 9 in
, ABYC Electrical Exam with Complete Solutions
The maximum number of terminals allowed to be attached to any one terminal stud based on
ABYC is:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4 Correct Ans-D. 4
How much current should flow through the DC grounding conductor in a 25 amp DC motor
circuit?
A. 25 amps
B. 0 amps
C. 10 amps
D. 5 amps Correct Ans-B. 0 amps
Conductor of 10 AWG and larger shall be permitted to be connected in parallel__________.
A. in any circumstance
B. when the individual conductor is sufficient to carry the circuit's entire load
C. where the ampacity of each individual conductor is sufficient to carry the entire load
current shared by the parallel conductors.
D. under no circumstances Correct Ans-C. where the ampacity of each individual conductor
is sufficient to carry the entire load current shared by the parallel conductors
, ABYC Electrical Exam with Complete Solutions
A technican is installing the cable run from the batteries to the main DC panel board on a boat
as part of a refit. The boat has a 12 volt system, and the distance from the panel to the
batteries is 15 ft. the max current draw from he panel is calculated at 90 amps. What gauge
cable should be used at minimum to maintain compliance?
A. 0 AWG
B. 2 AWG
C. 4 AWG
D. 6 AWG Correct Ans-A. 0 AWG
DC grounded conductors on new boats with AC systems should use ___________ insulation.
A. Light blue
B. Black
C. Red
D. Yellow Correct Ans-D. Yellow
The max spacing for cable run support based on ABYC is:
A. 10 in
B. 12 in
C. 16 in
D. 18 in Correct Ans-D. 18 in
The smallest gauge cable allowed for unsheathed wire runs through the boat is:
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