IBEW SEVENTH SIMULATION

#1. A coil holds 36 feet of wire. If 1/2 of the wire is used, how many feet are used?

18

36.0

12.0

18.0

#2. A coil holds 30 feet of wire. If 2/3 of the wire is used, how many feet are used?

30.0

10.0

15.0

20

#3. A coil holds 32 feet of wire. If 3/4 of the wire is used, how many feet are used?

24

32.0

8.0

19.2

#4. A coil holds 55 feet of wire. If 4/5 of the wire is used, how many feet are used?

55.0

36.666666666666664

11.0

44

#5. A material budget of $200 is increased by 10%. What is the new budget?

220.00000000000003

180.0

210

20.0

#6. A material budget of $150 is increased by 15%. What is the new budget?

127.5

165

172.5

22.5

#7. A material budget of $180 is reduced by 20%. What is the new budget?

216.0

200

144

36.0

#8. A material budget of $120 is reduced by 25%. What is the new budget?

30.0

145

150.0

90

#9. Solve for x: 6x − 10 = 38

10

4

8

-8

#10. Solve for x: 3x + 6 = 33

18

12

4

9

#11. Solve for x: 5x + 7 = 47

11

3

16

8

#12. A purchase includes 10 rolls of tape at $4 each and 5 junction boxes at $6 each. What is the total cost?

70

60

30

40

#13. A purchase includes 12 rolls of tape at $3 each and 9 junction boxes at $5 each. What is the total cost?

45

36

71

81

#14. A worker buys 4 switches at $15 each. What is the total cost?

60

75

45

19

#15. A worker buys 7 receptacles at $9 each. What is the total cost?

16

54

63

72

#16. A worker buys 12 lamps at $6 each. What is the total cost?

72

78

66

18

#17. A service truck travels at 40 miles per hour for 3 hours. How far does it travel?

125

80

160

120

#18. A service truck travels at 55 miles per hour for 2.5 hours. How far does it travel?

141.5

137.5

192.5

82.5

#19. A service truck travels at 60 miles per hour for 1.5 hours. How far does it travel?

90.0

150.0

98

30.0

#20. A job site is 90 miles away. If the truck averages 45 mph, how long does it take to arrive?

0.5

4050

1.6363636363636365

2

#21. A job site is 120 miles away. If the truck averages 60 mph, how long does it take to arrive?

0.5

1.7142857142857142

2

7200

#22. The current (amps) readings are 10, 12, 9, 11. What is the average current (amps)?

9

10.5

12

42

#23. The voltage (volts) readings are 118, 121, 119, 120. What is the average voltage (volts)?

119.5

118

478

121

#24. The ratio of apprentices to journeymen is 2:3. If there are 25 workers total, how many are apprentices?

10

5

15.0

15

#25. The ratio of day-shift workers to night-shift workers is 5:3. If there are 40 workers total, how many are day-shift workers?

8

25

15

15.0

#26. Find the next number in the sequence: 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ?

24

21

27

18

#27. Find the next number in the sequence: 9, 13, 17, 21, ?

29

25

21

33

#28. Find the next number in the sequence: 5, 11, 17, 23, ?

29

41

35

23

#29. Evaluate: 5 + 4 × 6 + 3

57

32

41

35

#30. Evaluate: 7 + 3 × 5 + 2

23

24

28

52

#31. Evaluate: (8 + 2) × 7 + 4

30

18

74

26

#32. Evaluate: (6 + 5) × 3 + 2

19

11

35

23

#33. An electrician can pull cable at 14 feet per hour. How many feet can be pulled in 4 hours?

42

70

56

18

#34. An electrician can pull cable at 18 feet per hour. How many feet can be pulled in 3 hours?

72

36

21

54

#35. Two workers pull cable at 12 and 10 feet per hour. Working together for 4 hours, how many feet do they pull?

88

40

48

66

#36. Two workers pull cable at 15 and 9 feet per hour. Working together for 3 hours, how many feet do they pull?

27

72

48

45

#37. Resistors of 3 Ω, 5 Ω, 7 Ω are connected in series. What is the total resistance?

15

7

12

24

#38. Resistors of 6 Ω, 8 Ω, 10 Ω are connected in series. What is the total resistance?

24

48

18

10

#39. A circuit has 4 A of current through a 16 Ω resistor. What is the voltage across the resistor?

20

12

64

68

#40. A circuit has 5 A of current through a 14 Ω resistor. What is the voltage across the resistor?

70

9

19

75

#41. A 48 V source is applied across a 12 Ω load. What is the current in the circuit?

0.25

576

4

2.1818181818181817

#42. A 36 V source is applied across a 9 Ω load. What is the current in the circuit?

324

4

1.894736842105263

0.25

#43. A circuit draws 6 A at 120 V. What is the resistance?

15.0

0.05

720

20

#44. A circuit draws 3 A at 90 V. What is the resistance?

18.0

30

0.03333333333333333

270

#45. A total of 24 A is equally divided among 3 parallel branches. How much current is in each branch?

8

72

6.0

0.125

#46. A total of 18 A is equally divided among 2 parallel branches. How much current is in each branch?

9

36

0.1111111111111111

6.0

#47. A total of 30 A is equally divided among 5 parallel branches. How much current is in each branch?

5.0

150

6

0.16666666666666666

#48. If 8 outlets require 24 feet of cable, how many feet are needed for 16 outlets at the same rate?

384

8

40

48

#49. A safety notice says: ‘Do not work on live circuits unless absolutely necessary and authorized.’ What is the safest practice?

Work on live circuits to save time

Work live whenever wearing regular gloves

De-energize circuits whenever possible before working on them

Assume circuits are dead if the switch is off

#50. A job instruction reads: ‘Secure all cables with approved fasteners.’ What should be done?

Use tape instead of fasteners

Leave cables hanging loosely

Tie cables to random nearby pipes

Use only listed fasteners to support and secure cables

#51. A memo states: ‘All changes to the scope of work must be approved in writing.’ What does this require?

Obtain written approval before changing the planned work

Change the work whenever it seems easier

Make changes first, then notify later

Only supervisors must follow this rule

#52. A procedure says: ‘Verify that all conductors are correctly phased before energizing a panel.’ What should be done?

Check phase connections to ensure proper phase sequence

Energize the panel and see if anything trips

Connect conductors without checking phases

Only check phases on small panels

#53. A project note reads: ‘Keep daily records of manpower and major tasks completed.’ What is expected?

Record how many workers were on site and what work was done each day

Record tasks only at the end of the project

Record only overtime hours

Record only the work of apprentices

#54. A safety rule states: ‘Do not use aerial lifts in high winds.’ What should a worker do on a very windy day?

Ignore the wind and proceed as usual

Tie the lift to a nearby pole

Delay or reschedule aerial lift work until conditions are safe

Use the lift but lower the basket

#55. A toolbox talk says: ‘Keep cords and hoses routed away from doorways.’ What is the main safety reason?

To keep doors from closing fully

To prevent tripping or damage when doors open and close

To make the job look more organized

To use cords as doorstops

#56. A written instruction states: ‘Use only calibrated meters for voltage testing.’ What must be ensured?

Meters used for testing are properly calibrated

Only non-digital meters are allowed

Meters are calibrated only after they fail

Any old meter can be used without checks

#57. A notice reads: ‘Report missing or illegible labels on electrical equipment.’ What should workers do?

Inform a supervisor when labels are missing or cannot be read

Create new labels without checking requirements

Remove all labels to avoid confusion

Ignore labels that are hard to read

#58. A work order says: ‘Install temporary lighting before starting other tasks in this area.’ What must be done first?

Wait for daylight before working indoors

Use only flashlights for lighting

Start other tasks and add lighting later

Set up temporary lighting in the work area

#59. A safety guideline states: ‘Use harnesses and lanyards when working at heights above 6 feet where guardrails are not provided.’ What is required?

Use harnesses only during inspections

Skip fall protection to move faster

Use fall protection only above 20 feet

Wear fall protection when working above 6 feet without guardrails

#60. A checklist item reads: ‘Confirm that all terminations are tightened to the specified torque.’ What should be checked?

That only large lugs are tightened

That terminations are left loose for adjustment

That all terminations are as tight as possible

That connections are tightened according to torque specifications

#61. A panel has breakers rated 15 A, 20 A, 25 A, and 30 A. What is the total of the breaker ratings?

95

90

80

85

#62. A conduit run is 48 feet long. If 14 feet are removed, how many feet of conduit remain?

32

30

36

34

#63. An apprentice installs 8 fixtures each day for 5 days. How many fixtures are installed in total?

42

40

35

48

#64. A job requires 45 outlets to be installed evenly on 3 floors. How many outlets go on each floor?

12

20

18

15

#65. A worker spends 1.5 hours on layout, 2.75 hours on installation, and 1.25 hours on testing. How many hours are worked in total?

4.5

5.5

6

5.25

#66. Three resistors of 6 Ω, 10 Ω, and 14 Ω are connected in series. What is the total resistance?

20

24

30

34

#67. A cord reel contains 90 feet of cord. If 37 feet are pulled out, how many feet remain on the reel?

50

57

43

53

#68. A crew installs 28 lights in one hallway and 36 in another. How many lights are installed altogether?

54

60

72

64

#69. A toolbox holds 5 hammers, 7 screwdrivers, and 6 pliers. How many tools are in the toolbox?

16

19

18

20

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#1. A coil holds 36 feet of wire. If 1/2 of the wire is used, how many feet are used?

#2. A coil holds 30 feet of wire. If 2/3 of the wire is used, how many feet are used?

#3. A coil holds 32 feet of wire. If 3/4 of the wire is used, how many feet are used?

#4. A coil holds 55 feet of wire. If 4/5 of the wire is used, how many feet are used?

#5. A material budget of $200 is increased by 10%. What is the new budget?

#6. A material budget of $150 is increased by 15%. What is the new budget?

#7. A material budget of $180 is reduced by 20%. What is the new budget?

#8. A material budget of $120 is reduced by 25%. What is the new budget?

#9. Solve for x: 6x − 10 = 38

#10. Solve for x: 3x + 6 = 33

#11. Solve for x: 5x + 7 = 47

#12. A purchase includes 10 rolls of tape at $4 each and 5 junction boxes at $6 each. What is the total cost?

#13. A purchase includes 12 rolls of tape at $3 each and 9 junction boxes at $5 each. What is the total cost?

#14. A worker buys 4 switches at $15 each. What is the total cost?

#15. A worker buys 7 receptacles at $9 each. What is the total cost?

#16. A worker buys 12 lamps at $6 each. What is the total cost?

#17. A service truck travels at 40 miles per hour for 3 hours. How far does it travel?

#18. A service truck travels at 55 miles per hour for 2.5 hours. How far does it travel?

#19. A service truck travels at 60 miles per hour for 1.5 hours. How far does it travel?

#20. A job site is 90 miles away. If the truck averages 45 mph, how long does it take to arrive?

#21. A job site is 120 miles away. If the truck averages 60 mph, how long does it take to arrive?

#22. The current (amps) readings are 10, 12, 9, 11. What is the average current (amps)?

#23. The voltage (volts) readings are 118, 121, 119, 120. What is the average voltage (volts)?

#24. The ratio of apprentices to journeymen is 2:3. If there are 25 workers total, how many are apprentices?

#25. The ratio of day-shift workers to night-shift workers is 5:3. If there are 40 workers total, how many are day-shift workers?

#26. Find the next number in the sequence: 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ?

#27. Find the next number in the sequence: 9, 13, 17, 21, ?

#28. Find the next number in the sequence: 5, 11, 17, 23, ?

#29. Evaluate: 5 + 4 × 6 + 3

#30. Evaluate: 7 + 3 × 5 + 2

#31. Evaluate: (8 + 2) × 7 + 4

#32. Evaluate: (6 + 5) × 3 + 2

#33. An electrician can pull cable at 14 feet per hour. How many feet can be pulled in 4 hours?

#34. An electrician can pull cable at 18 feet per hour. How many feet can be pulled in 3 hours?

#35. Two workers pull cable at 12 and 10 feet per hour. Working together for 4 hours, how many feet do they pull?

#36. Two workers pull cable at 15 and 9 feet per hour. Working together for 3 hours, how many feet do they pull?

#37. Resistors of 3 Ω, 5 Ω, 7 Ω are connected in series. What is the total resistance?

#38. Resistors of 6 Ω, 8 Ω, 10 Ω are connected in series. What is the total resistance?

#39. A circuit has 4 A of current through a 16 Ω resistor. What is the voltage across the resistor?

#40. A circuit has 5 A of current through a 14 Ω resistor. What is the voltage across the resistor?

#41. A 48 V source is applied across a 12 Ω load. What is the current in the circuit?

#42. A 36 V source is applied across a 9 Ω load. What is the current in the circuit?

#43. A circuit draws 6 A at 120 V. What is the resistance?

#44. A circuit draws 3 A at 90 V. What is the resistance?

#45. A total of 24 A is equally divided among 3 parallel branches. How much current is in each branch?

#46. A total of 18 A is equally divided among 2 parallel branches. How much current is in each branch?

#47. A total of 30 A is equally divided among 5 parallel branches. How much current is in each branch?

#48. If 8 outlets require 24 feet of cable, how many feet are needed for 16 outlets at the same rate?

#49. A safety notice says: ‘Do not work on live circuits unless absolutely necessary and authorized.’ What is the safest practice?

#50. A job instruction reads: ‘Secure all cables with approved fasteners.’ What should be done?

#51. A memo states: ‘All changes to the scope of work must be approved in writing.’ What does this require?

#52. A procedure says: ‘Verify that all conductors are correctly phased before energizing a panel.’ What should be done?

#53. A project note reads: ‘Keep daily records of manpower and major tasks completed.’ What is expected?

#54. A safety rule states: ‘Do not use aerial lifts in high winds.’ What should a worker do on a very windy day?

#55. A toolbox talk says: ‘Keep cords and hoses routed away from doorways.’ What is the main safety reason?

#56. A written instruction states: ‘Use only calibrated meters for voltage testing.’ What must be ensured?

#57. A notice reads: ‘Report missing or illegible labels on electrical equipment.’ What should workers do?

#58. A work order says: ‘Install temporary lighting before starting other tasks in this area.’ What must be done first?

#59. A safety guideline states: ‘Use harnesses and lanyards when working at heights above 6 feet where guardrails are not provided.’ What is required?

#60. A checklist item reads: ‘Confirm that all terminations are tightened to the specified torque.’ What should be checked?

#61. A panel has breakers rated 15 A, 20 A, 25 A, and 30 A. What is the total of the breaker ratings?

#62. A conduit run is 48 feet long. If 14 feet are removed, how many feet of conduit remain?

#63. An apprentice installs 8 fixtures each day for 5 days. How many fixtures are installed in total?

#64. A job requires 45 outlets to be installed evenly on 3 floors. How many outlets go on each floor?

#65. A worker spends 1.5 hours on layout, 2.75 hours on installation, and 1.25 hours on testing. How many hours are worked in total?

#66. Three resistors of 6 Ω, 10 Ω, and 14 Ω are connected in series. What is the total resistance?

#67. A cord reel contains 90 feet of cord. If 37 feet are pulled out, how many feet remain on the reel?

#68. A crew installs 28 lights in one hallway and 36 in another. How many lights are installed altogether?

#69. A toolbox holds 5 hammers, 7 screwdrivers, and 6 pliers. How many tools are in the toolbox?