IBEW FOURTH SIMULATION

#1. A bundle of conduit is 36 feet long. If 2/3 of it is installed, how many feet are installed?

18.0

24

36.0

12.0

#2. A bundle of conduit is 55 feet long. If 3/5 of it is installed, how many feet are installed?

11.0

33

27.5

44.0

#3. A bundle of conduit is 60 feet long. If 4/5 of it is installed, how many feet are installed?

12.0

60.0

40.0

48

#4. A bundle of conduit is 40 feet long. If 1/4 of it is installed, how many feet are installed?

10

8.0

10.0

20.0

#5. A monthly tool payment of $120 increases by 15%. What is the new payment amount?

18.0

138

135

102.0

#6. A monthly tool payment of $80 increases by 25%. What is the new payment amount?

20.0

105

60.0

100

#7. A monthly tool payment of $200 increases by 10%. What is the new payment amount?

220.00000000000003

210

180.0

20.0

#8. A material cost of $150 is reduced by 20%. What is the new cost?

180.0

120

130

30.0

#9. A material cost of $90 is reduced by 15%. What is the new cost?

75

103.49999999999999

13.5

76.5

#10. A material cost of $250 is reduced by 10%. What is the new cost?

225

240

275.0

25.0

#11. Solve for x: 2x + 3x = 25

5

7

3

-5

#12. Solve for x: 4x + 1x = 30

6

4

8

-6

#13. Solve for x: 3x + 5x = 32

6

4

2

-4

#14. Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 26

7

14

4

10

#15. Solve for x: 5x + 9 = 39

6

12

3

9

#16. Solve for x: 4x + 4 = 36

11

5

16

8

#17. A storeroom has 3 shelves with 5 stacks on each. Each stack holds 4 boxes. How many boxes are there in total?

12

20

15

60

#18. A storeroom has 4 shelves with 4 stacks on each. Each stack holds 6 boxes. How many boxes are there in total?

16

96

102

24

#19. A service van travels at 45 miles per hour for 3 hours. How far does it go?

90

135

129

180

#20. A service van travels at 55 miles per hour for 2.5 hours. How far does it go?

146.5

192.5

82.5

137.5

#21. A service van travels at 35 miles per hour for 4 hours. How far does it go?

145

140

175

105

#22. The current (amps) readings are 8, 10, 12, 10. What is the average current (amps)?

12

8

40

10

#23. The voltage (volts) readings are 118, 122, 120, 116. What is the average voltage (volts)?

122

116

476

119

#24. The time (minutes) readings are 15, 18, 17, 20. What is the average time (minutes)?

20

70

15

17.5

#25. A cable tray is shared between lighting and receptacle circuits in a ratio 3:2. If 25 cables are in the tray, how many are lighting cables?

10

5

15

10.0

#26. A cable tray is shared between lighting and receptacle circuits in a ratio 4:3. If 28 cables are in the tray, how many are lighting cables?

12.0

7

16

12

#27. A cable tray is shared between lighting and receptacle circuits in a ratio 5:1. If 36 cables are in the tray, how many are lighting cables?

6

6.0

40

30

#28. The sequence of measurements is 6, 10, 14, 18. What measurement comes next?

22

18

26

30

#29. The sequence of measurements is 9, 15, 21. What measurement comes next?

33

39

21

27

#30. The sequence of measurements is 5, 10, 15, 20, 25. What measurement comes next?

25

35

40

30

#31. Evaluate: 7 + 3 × (9 − 4)

86

22

30

38

#32. Evaluate: 10 + 2 × (8 − 6)

14

32

20

90

#33. Two apprentices pull cable at 10 feet/hour and 8 feet/hour. Working together for 5 hours, how many feet do they pull?

72

40

50

90

#34. Two apprentices pull cable at 14 feet/hour and 9 feet/hour. Working together for 4 hours, how many feet do they pull?

69

36

56

92

#35. Three resistors of 4, 6, 10 ohms are connected in series. What is the total resistance?

24

10

16

20

#36. Three resistors of 5, 7, 9 ohms are connected in series. What is the total resistance?

9

21

35

16

#37. A circuit has 4 A of current and 20 Ω of resistance. What is the voltage?

84

24

80

16

#38. A circuit has 3 A of current and 30 Ω of resistance. What is the voltage?

93

27

90

33

#39. A 48 V source is applied to a 12 Ω load. What is the current?

2.1818181818181817

4

0.25

576

#40. A 36 V source is applied to a 9 Ω load. What is the current?

4

0.25

324

1.894736842105263

#41. A circuit draws 10 A at 120 V. What is the resistance?

1200

10.0

12

0.08333333333333333

#42. A circuit draws 4 A at 96 V. What is the resistance?

0.041666666666666664

24

384

16.0

#43. A total current of 24 A is evenly divided among 3 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

6.0

72

0.125

8

#44. A total current of 18 A is evenly divided among 2 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

0.1111111111111111

36

9

6.0

#45. A total current of 30 A is evenly divided among 5 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

6

5.0

150

0.16666666666666666

#46. If 10 outlets require 25 feet of cable, how many feet are needed for 15 outlets (at the same rate)?

40

6

37.5

25

#47. If 8 outlets require 20 feet of cable, how many feet are needed for 30 outlets (at the same rate)?

50

75.0

38

12

#48. A job instruction says: ‘Keep all walkways clear of cords and tools.’ What is the main reason for this rule?

To reduce the number of tools needed

To make the tools harder to find

To prevent tripping and falling accidents

To keep cords from being used

#49. A memo states: ‘Submit all material requisitions by 3:00 p.m. each day.’ What should workers do?

Ask the supplier to fill out requisitions

Turn in material requests before 3:00 p.m. daily

Wait until the job is complete to request materials

Submit requisitions only once a week

#50. A safety notice reads: ‘Do not bypass guards on power tools.’ What does this mean?

Guards must remain in place and be used as designed

Guards are needed only for new tools

Only apprentices may remove guards

Guards may be removed if they are in the way

#51. A procedure says: ‘Verify test instruments on a known live source before and after use.’ What is the purpose of this step?

To avoid using the tester on energized circuits

To store the tester at the correct temperature

To make sure the tester is working properly

To discharge the tester’s batteries

#52. A project note states: ‘Follow the latest revision of the drawings.’ What must a worker ensure?

They follow any drawing they can find

They rely only on verbal instructions

They are using the most current set of drawings

They use the oldest drawings available

#53. A supervisor writes: ‘All incident reports must be completed before leaving the site.’ What is expected?

Turn in reports only if someone is injured

Wait until the end of the month to report incidents

Report only incidents that stopped work

Finish incident reports the same day, before leaving

#54. A safety rule says: ‘Do not use metal ladders near energized conductors.’ What is the safest action?

Lean metal ladders directly on conductors

Use metal ladders only on rainy days

Use metal ladders but avoid touching them

Use a nonconductive ladder when near live conductors

#55. A toolbox talk states: ‘Communicate before switching off power to shared circuits.’ What should be done?

Inform affected workers before shutting off power

Turn off power without telling anyone

Postpone all work until the end of the week

Only shut off power during breaks

#56. A written instruction says: ‘Label all new circuits at the panel.’ What is required?

Label only circuits over 20 amps

Use temporary labels that can fall off

Label just the first circuit in each panel

Mark each new circuit clearly on the panel directory

#57. A job plan notes: ‘Use caution tape to mark open floor penetrations.’ What is the purpose of the tape?

To mark areas where work is finished

To decorate the job site

To reserve parking spaces for supervisors

To warn workers about the opening and prevent falls

#58. A checklist item reads: ‘Confirm lockout devices are removed only by the person who applied them.’ What should be verified?

Each lock is removed by the worker who installed it

Locks can be cut off at the end of the shift

Supervisors must remove all locks themselves

Any worker may remove any lock

#59. A notice says: ‘Maintain three points of contact when climbing ladders.’ What does this require?

Face away from the ladder while climbing

Climb as quickly as possible without stopping

Keep either two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand on the ladder

Carry tools in both hands while climbing

#60. A breaker panel has breakers rated 15 A, 20 A, 20 A, and 30 A. What is the total of the breaker ratings?

90

85

80

75

#61. A conduit run is 42 feet long. It must be shortened by 25%. What is the new length after shortening?

28

30

35

31.5

#62. An electrician installs 9 fixtures each day for 5 days. How many fixtures are installed in total?

36

40

49

45

#63. Three wire reels contain 120 feet, 75 feet, and 55 feet of wire. How many feet of wire are there altogether?

250

245

225

260

#64. A circuit has two resistors of 8 Ω and 12 Ω in series. What is the total resistance?

20

10

4

96

#65. The readings on a meter are 10.2 A, 9.8 A, and 10.0 A. What is the average current?

9.9

9.8

10.2

10.0

#66. A ladder is 20 feet long and leans against a wall so that it reaches 16 feet high. How many feet of ladder extend beyond the top of the wall if the wall is 14 feet high?

8

6

4

2

#67. A total of 60 receptacles must be installed equally on 4 floors. How many receptacles are installed on each floor?

15

20

12

18

#68. A toolbox weighs 18 kg when empty and 32 kg when filled with tools. How much do the tools weigh?

12

18

14

16

#69. A worker spends 2.5 hours on layout, 3 hours on conduit, and 2 hours on pulling wire. How many hours are spent in total?

6.5

7

8

7.5

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#1. A bundle of conduit is 36 feet long. If 2/3 of it is installed, how many feet are installed?

#2. A bundle of conduit is 55 feet long. If 3/5 of it is installed, how many feet are installed?

#3. A bundle of conduit is 60 feet long. If 4/5 of it is installed, how many feet are installed?

#4. A bundle of conduit is 40 feet long. If 1/4 of it is installed, how many feet are installed?

#5. A monthly tool payment of $120 increases by 15%. What is the new payment amount?

#6. A monthly tool payment of $80 increases by 25%. What is the new payment amount?

#7. A monthly tool payment of $200 increases by 10%. What is the new payment amount?

#8. A material cost of $150 is reduced by 20%. What is the new cost?

#9. A material cost of $90 is reduced by 15%. What is the new cost?

#10. A material cost of $250 is reduced by 10%. What is the new cost?

#11. Solve for x: 2x + 3x = 25

#12. Solve for x: 4x + 1x = 30

#13. Solve for x: 3x + 5x = 32

#14. Solve for x: 3x + 5 = 26

#15. Solve for x: 5x + 9 = 39

#16. Solve for x: 4x + 4 = 36

#17. A storeroom has 3 shelves with 5 stacks on each. Each stack holds 4 boxes. How many boxes are there in total?

#18. A storeroom has 4 shelves with 4 stacks on each. Each stack holds 6 boxes. How many boxes are there in total?

#19. A service van travels at 45 miles per hour for 3 hours. How far does it go?

#20. A service van travels at 55 miles per hour for 2.5 hours. How far does it go?

#21. A service van travels at 35 miles per hour for 4 hours. How far does it go?

#22. The current (amps) readings are 8, 10, 12, 10. What is the average current (amps)?

#23. The voltage (volts) readings are 118, 122, 120, 116. What is the average voltage (volts)?

#24. The time (minutes) readings are 15, 18, 17, 20. What is the average time (minutes)?

#25. A cable tray is shared between lighting and receptacle circuits in a ratio 3:2. If 25 cables are in the tray, how many are lighting cables?

#26. A cable tray is shared between lighting and receptacle circuits in a ratio 4:3. If 28 cables are in the tray, how many are lighting cables?

#27. A cable tray is shared between lighting and receptacle circuits in a ratio 5:1. If 36 cables are in the tray, how many are lighting cables?

#28. The sequence of measurements is 6, 10, 14, 18. What measurement comes next?

#29. The sequence of measurements is 9, 15, 21. What measurement comes next?

#30. The sequence of measurements is 5, 10, 15, 20, 25. What measurement comes next?

#31. Evaluate: 7 + 3 × (9 − 4)

#32. Evaluate: 10 + 2 × (8 − 6)

#33. Two apprentices pull cable at 10 feet/hour and 8 feet/hour. Working together for 5 hours, how many feet do they pull?

#34. Two apprentices pull cable at 14 feet/hour and 9 feet/hour. Working together for 4 hours, how many feet do they pull?

#35. Three resistors of 4, 6, 10 ohms are connected in series. What is the total resistance?

#36. Three resistors of 5, 7, 9 ohms are connected in series. What is the total resistance?

#37. A circuit has 4 A of current and 20 Ω of resistance. What is the voltage?

#38. A circuit has 3 A of current and 30 Ω of resistance. What is the voltage?

#39. A 48 V source is applied to a 12 Ω load. What is the current?

#40. A 36 V source is applied to a 9 Ω load. What is the current?

#41. A circuit draws 10 A at 120 V. What is the resistance?

#42. A circuit draws 4 A at 96 V. What is the resistance?

#43. A total current of 24 A is evenly divided among 3 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

#44. A total current of 18 A is evenly divided among 2 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

#45. A total current of 30 A is evenly divided among 5 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

#46. If 10 outlets require 25 feet of cable, how many feet are needed for 15 outlets (at the same rate)?

#47. If 8 outlets require 20 feet of cable, how many feet are needed for 30 outlets (at the same rate)?

#48. A job instruction says: ‘Keep all walkways clear of cords and tools.’ What is the main reason for this rule?

#49. A memo states: ‘Submit all material requisitions by 3:00 p.m. each day.’ What should workers do?

#50. A safety notice reads: ‘Do not bypass guards on power tools.’ What does this mean?

#51. A procedure says: ‘Verify test instruments on a known live source before and after use.’ What is the purpose of this step?

#52. A project note states: ‘Follow the latest revision of the drawings.’ What must a worker ensure?

#53. A supervisor writes: ‘All incident reports must be completed before leaving the site.’ What is expected?

#54. A safety rule says: ‘Do not use metal ladders near energized conductors.’ What is the safest action?

#55. A toolbox talk states: ‘Communicate before switching off power to shared circuits.’ What should be done?

#56. A written instruction says: ‘Label all new circuits at the panel.’ What is required?

#57. A job plan notes: ‘Use caution tape to mark open floor penetrations.’ What is the purpose of the tape?

#58. A checklist item reads: ‘Confirm lockout devices are removed only by the person who applied them.’ What should be verified?

#59. A notice says: ‘Maintain three points of contact when climbing ladders.’ What does this require?

#60. A breaker panel has breakers rated 15 A, 20 A, 20 A, and 30 A. What is the total of the breaker ratings?

#61. A conduit run is 42 feet long. It must be shortened by 25%. What is the new length after shortening?

#62. An electrician installs 9 fixtures each day for 5 days. How many fixtures are installed in total?

#63. Three wire reels contain 120 feet, 75 feet, and 55 feet of wire. How many feet of wire are there altogether?

#64. A circuit has two resistors of 8 Ω and 12 Ω in series. What is the total resistance?

#65. The readings on a meter are 10.2 A, 9.8 A, and 10.0 A. What is the average current?

#66. A ladder is 20 feet long and leans against a wall so that it reaches 16 feet high. How many feet of ladder extend beyond the top of the wall if the wall is 14 feet high?

#67. A total of 60 receptacles must be installed equally on 4 floors. How many receptacles are installed on each floor?

#68. A toolbox weighs 18 kg when empty and 32 kg when filled with tools. How much do the tools weigh?

#69. A worker spends 2.5 hours on layout, 3 hours on conduit, and 2 hours on pulling wire. How many hours are spent in total?