IBEW THIRD SIMULATION

#1. A spool holds 50 feet of wire. If an electrician uses 2/5 of it, how many feet are used?

30.0

16.666666666666668

10.0

20

#2. A spool holds 40 feet of wire. If an electrician uses 3/4 of it, how many feet are used?

10.0

40.0

24.0

30

#3. A spool holds 27 feet of wire. If an electrician uses 1/3 of it, how many feet are used?

6.75

18.0

9

9.0

#4. A spool holds 45 feet of wire. If an electrician uses 4/5 of it, how many feet are used?

30.0

36

9.0

45.0

#5. A supplier gives a 10% discount on a $200 order. What is the discounted price?

220.00000000000003

180

190

20.0

#6. A supplier gives a 15% discount on a $150 order. What is the discounted price?

127.5

172.5

135

22.5

#7. A supplier gives a 20% discount on a $80 order. What is the discounted price?

60

96.0

64

16.0

#8. A supplier gives a 25% discount on a $300 order. What is the discounted price?

75.0

375.0

275

225

#9. Solve for x: 3x − 6 = 21

4

14

9

-9

#10. Solve for x: 5x − 10 = 25

-7

2

12

7

#11. Solve for x: 4x − 12 = 20

-8

3

8

13

#12. Solve for x: 6x − 9 = 21

0

-5

10

5

#13. A crew buys 4 light fixtures at $12 each and 10 switches at $3 each. What is the total cost?

90

78

84

72

#14. A crew buys 6 light fixtures at $15 each and 8 switches at $4 each. What is the total cost?

134

122

116

128

#15. A crew buys 7 light fixtures at $9 each and 9 switches at $5 each. What is the total cost?

120

114

102

108

#16. A crew buys 3 light fixtures at $20 each and 12 switches at $6 each. What is the total cost?

132

144

126

138

#17. A service call is 90 miles away. If the truck averages 45 miles per hour, how long does the trip take?

2

1.6363636363636365

0.5

4050

#18. A service call is 120 miles away. If the truck averages 60 miles per hour, how long does the trip take?

0.5

2

7200

1.7142857142857142

#19. A service call is 75 miles away. If the truck averages 25 miles per hour, how long does the trip take?

0.3333333333333333

3

2.142857142857143

1875

#20. A service call is 150 miles away. If the truck averages 50 miles per hour, how long does the trip take?

0.3333333333333333

3

2.5

7500

#21. Installation times for similar fixtures are 18, 20, 22, 24 minutes. What is the average time per fixture?

18

24

84

21

#22. Installation times for similar fixtures are 30, 28, 32 minutes. What is the average time per fixture?

90

32

30

28

#23. Installation times for similar fixtures are 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 minutes. What is the average time per fixture?

90

22

14

18

#24. Installation times for similar fixtures are 25, 27, 29 minutes. What is the average time per fixture?

81

25

29

27

#25. The ratio of night-shift to day-shift workers is 2:3. If there are 25 workers in total, how many work nights?

5

15

10

15.0

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

25

25.0

8

15

#27. The ratio of night-shift to day-shift workers is 4:1. If there are 30 workers in total, how many work nights?

24

6.0

6

5

#28. The ratio of night-shift to day-shift workers is 5:3. If there are 64 workers in total, how many work nights?

40

8

24

24.0

#29. A sequence of measurements is 5, 10, 15, 20. What is the next value?

35

25

30

20

#30. A sequence of measurements is 7, 11, 15, 19, 23. What is the next value?

27

35

31

23

#31. A sequence of measurements is 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25. What is the next value?

34

28

25

31

#32. A sequence of measurements is 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. What is the next value?

22

20

26

24

#33. Evaluate: (5 + 4) × 6 − 7

22

-9

47

36

#34. Evaluate: (8 + 3) × 5 − 6

49

29

-11

17

#35. Evaluate: (10 + 2) × 7 − 4

80

36

28

20

#36. Evaluate: (9 + 5) × 3 − 8

32

16

-70

34

#37. An apprentice can install conduit at 18 feet per hour. How many feet can be installed in 4 hours?

22

72

54

90

#38. An apprentice can install conduit at 22 feet per hour. How many feet can be installed in 3 hours?

88

66

25

44

#39. An apprentice can install conduit at 15 feet per hour. How many feet can be installed in 5 hours?

75

90

60

20

#40. An apprentice can install conduit at 20 feet per hour. How many feet can be installed in 6 hours?

120

100

26

140

#41. A load draws 4 A of current through a 18 Ω resistor. What is the voltage?

76

14

72

22

#42. A load draws 3 A of current through a 22 Ω resistor. What is the voltage?

25

66

19

69

#43. A load draws 5 A of current through a 16 Ω resistor. What is the voltage?

85

21

80

11

#44. A load draws 6 A of current through a 12 Ω resistor. What is the voltage?

6

78

18

72

#45. A 48 V circuit has a resistance of 8 Ω. What is the current?

6

0.16666666666666666

384

3.6923076923076925

#46. A 36 V circuit has a resistance of 6 Ω. What is the current?

6

3.272727272727273

216

0.16666666666666666

#47. A 60 V circuit has a resistance of 15 Ω. What is the current?

0.25

4

900

3.0

#48. A 24 V circuit has a resistance of 4 Ω. What is the current?

0.16666666666666666

6

2.6666666666666665

96

#49. A circuit operates at 120 V and draws 6 A. What is the resistance?

0.05

20

720

15.0

#50. A circuit operates at 90 V and draws 3 A. What is the resistance?

18.0

270

0.03333333333333333

30

#51. A circuit operates at 72 V and draws 4 A. What is the resistance?

0.05555555555555555

12.0

288

18

#52. A circuit operates at 96 V and draws 8 A. What is the resistance?

768

12

9.6

0.08333333333333333

#53. A 24 A current is evenly shared by 3 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

72

0.125

6.0

8

#54. A 18 A current is evenly shared by 2 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

36

9

6.0

0.1111111111111111

#55. A 30 A current is evenly shared by 5 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

0.16666666666666666

6

150

5.0

#56. A 16 A current is evenly shared by 4 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

64

0.25

3.2

4

#57. A job instruction reads: ‘Do not energize circuits until all covers are installed.’ What is required?

Keep circuits de-energized until all covers are in place

Install covers only if time allows

Energize circuits to test before installing covers

Leave covers off for easier access

#58. A notice says: ‘Store all materials neatly to prevent tripping hazards.’ What is the main purpose?

To keep materials out of inventory

To avoid using ladders

To make the storage area look larger

To reduce the chance of trips and falls

#59. A safety rule states: ‘Inspect extension cords for damage before each use.’ What should a worker do?

Use cords until they stop working

Check cords for cuts or exposed wires before using them

Wrap damaged cords with tape and continue using them

Only inspect new cords

#60. A memo reads: ‘Only use GFCI-protected outlets for outdoor tools.’ What should workers do?

Plug outdoor tools into outlets protected by GFCI

Use any nearby outlet

Avoid using tools outdoors

Remove GFCI devices to prevent tripping

#61. A procedure states: ‘Verify panel labels match the circuits they control.’ What is the worker expected to do?

Label only the main breaker

Remove labels that are unclear

Ignore labels and rely on memory

Check that each label correctly identifies its circuit

#62. A work order says: ‘Complete all conduit runs before pulling conductors.’ What is the correct sequence?

Install devices before conduit

Alternate between pulling wire and hanging conduit

Pull conductors first, then install conduit

Finish installing conduit, then pull the conductors

#63. A project note states: ‘Use color coding to distinguish control wiring from power wiring.’ What is the purpose?

To reduce the number of wires used

To avoid using labels

To easily tell control wires from power wires

To decorate the panel

#64. A sign reads: ‘Hearing protection required in this area.’ What must workers do?

Wear appropriate hearing protection when in the area

Only cover one ear

Avoid entering the area at all times

Use hearing protection only during breaks

#65. A supervisor writes: ‘Report completion of each task before starting the next one.’ What is expected?

Wait until the end of the week to report

Inform the supervisor after finishing each task

Work on several tasks without telling anyone

Only report tasks that take more than a day

#66. A lockout procedure says: ‘Attempt to start equipment after applying locks to verify isolation.’ What should be done?

Have someone else operate the equipment normally

Try to start the equipment to confirm it will not run

Skip testing once locks are applied

Remove locks to test the start circuit

#67. A job briefing notes: ‘Use spotters when backing vehicles in congested areas.’ What does this require?

Avoid backing vehicles under any circumstances

Back up slowly without assistance

Only use spotters for large trucks

Have a spotter guide the driver when backing up

#68. A checklist item reads: ‘Confirm all permits are signed before beginning work.’ What must be done?

Begin work and fill out permits later

Ignore permits if the job is small

Ensure required permits are signed before starting

Sign permits after work is finished

#69. A warehouse has shelves labeled A, B, C, and D. Each shelf holds 18 boxes. How many boxes are there in total?

64

80

70

72

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Results

#1. A spool holds 50 feet of wire. If an electrician uses 2/5 of it, how many feet are used?

#2. A spool holds 40 feet of wire. If an electrician uses 3/4 of it, how many feet are used?

#3. A spool holds 27 feet of wire. If an electrician uses 1/3 of it, how many feet are used?

#4. A spool holds 45 feet of wire. If an electrician uses 4/5 of it, how many feet are used?

#5. A supplier gives a 10% discount on a $200 order. What is the discounted price?

#6. A supplier gives a 15% discount on a $150 order. What is the discounted price?

#7. A supplier gives a 20% discount on a $80 order. What is the discounted price?

#8. A supplier gives a 25% discount on a $300 order. What is the discounted price?

#9. Solve for x: 3x − 6 = 21

#10. Solve for x: 5x − 10 = 25

#11. Solve for x: 4x − 12 = 20

#12. Solve for x: 6x − 9 = 21

#13. A crew buys 4 light fixtures at $12 each and 10 switches at $3 each. What is the total cost?

#14. A crew buys 6 light fixtures at $15 each and 8 switches at $4 each. What is the total cost?

#15. A crew buys 7 light fixtures at $9 each and 9 switches at $5 each. What is the total cost?

#16. A crew buys 3 light fixtures at $20 each and 12 switches at $6 each. What is the total cost?

#17. A service call is 90 miles away. If the truck averages 45 miles per hour, how long does the trip take?

#18. A service call is 120 miles away. If the truck averages 60 miles per hour, how long does the trip take?

#19. A service call is 75 miles away. If the truck averages 25 miles per hour, how long does the trip take?

#20. A service call is 150 miles away. If the truck averages 50 miles per hour, how long does the trip take?

#21. Installation times for similar fixtures are 18, 20, 22, 24 minutes. What is the average time per fixture?

#22. Installation times for similar fixtures are 30, 28, 32 minutes. What is the average time per fixture?

#23. Installation times for similar fixtures are 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 minutes. What is the average time per fixture?

#24. Installation times for similar fixtures are 25, 27, 29 minutes. What is the average time per fixture?

#25. The ratio of night-shift to day-shift workers is 2:3. If there are 25 workers in total, how many work nights?

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

#27. The ratio of night-shift to day-shift workers is 4:1. If there are 30 workers in total, how many work nights?

#28. The ratio of night-shift to day-shift workers is 5:3. If there are 64 workers in total, how many work nights?

#29. A sequence of measurements is 5, 10, 15, 20. What is the next value?

#30. A sequence of measurements is 7, 11, 15, 19, 23. What is the next value?

#31. A sequence of measurements is 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25. What is the next value?

#32. A sequence of measurements is 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. What is the next value?

#33. Evaluate: (5 + 4) × 6 − 7

#34. Evaluate: (8 + 3) × 5 − 6

#35. Evaluate: (10 + 2) × 7 − 4

#36. Evaluate: (9 + 5) × 3 − 8

#37. An apprentice can install conduit at 18 feet per hour. How many feet can be installed in 4 hours?

#38. An apprentice can install conduit at 22 feet per hour. How many feet can be installed in 3 hours?

#39. An apprentice can install conduit at 15 feet per hour. How many feet can be installed in 5 hours?

#40. An apprentice can install conduit at 20 feet per hour. How many feet can be installed in 6 hours?

#41. A load draws 4 A of current through a 18 Ω resistor. What is the voltage?

#42. A load draws 3 A of current through a 22 Ω resistor. What is the voltage?

#43. A load draws 5 A of current through a 16 Ω resistor. What is the voltage?

#44. A load draws 6 A of current through a 12 Ω resistor. What is the voltage?

#45. A 48 V circuit has a resistance of 8 Ω. What is the current?

#46. A 36 V circuit has a resistance of 6 Ω. What is the current?

#47. A 60 V circuit has a resistance of 15 Ω. What is the current?

#48. A 24 V circuit has a resistance of 4 Ω. What is the current?

#49. A circuit operates at 120 V and draws 6 A. What is the resistance?

#50. A circuit operates at 90 V and draws 3 A. What is the resistance?

#51. A circuit operates at 72 V and draws 4 A. What is the resistance?

#52. A circuit operates at 96 V and draws 8 A. What is the resistance?

#53. A 24 A current is evenly shared by 3 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

#54. A 18 A current is evenly shared by 2 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

#55. A 30 A current is evenly shared by 5 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

#56. A 16 A current is evenly shared by 4 parallel branches. How much current flows in each branch?

#57. A job instruction reads: ‘Do not energize circuits until all covers are installed.’ What is required?

#58. A notice says: ‘Store all materials neatly to prevent tripping hazards.’ What is the main purpose?

#59. A safety rule states: ‘Inspect extension cords for damage before each use.’ What should a worker do?

#60. A memo reads: ‘Only use GFCI-protected outlets for outdoor tools.’ What should workers do?

#61. A procedure states: ‘Verify panel labels match the circuits they control.’ What is the worker expected to do?

#62. A work order says: ‘Complete all conduit runs before pulling conductors.’ What is the correct sequence?

#63. A project note states: ‘Use color coding to distinguish control wiring from power wiring.’ What is the purpose?

#64. A sign reads: ‘Hearing protection required in this area.’ What must workers do?

#65. A supervisor writes: ‘Report completion of each task before starting the next one.’ What is expected?

#66. A lockout procedure says: ‘Attempt to start equipment after applying locks to verify isolation.’ What should be done?

#67. A job briefing notes: ‘Use spotters when backing vehicles in congested areas.’ What does this require?

#68. A checklist item reads: ‘Confirm all permits are signed before beginning work.’ What must be done?

#69. A warehouse has shelves labeled A, B, C, and D. Each shelf holds 18 boxes. How many boxes are there in total?