OHIO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR EXAMINATION
Number of Questions: 100
Time Allowed: 4 Hours
Required Passing Score: 70%
CONTENT OUTLINE:
GENERAL ELECTRICAL KNOWLEDGE: 10
- System fundamentals
- Code requirements
- Safety practices
TRANSFORMERS AND EQUIPMENT: 12
- Installation requirements
- Sizing and ratings
- Protection systems
- Connections
SERVICE FEEDERS AND BRANCH CIRCUITS: 16
- Load calculations
- Overcurrent protection
- Conductor sizing
- Installation methods
RACEWAYS, BOXES, AND PANELBOARDS: 10
- Installation requirements
- Fill calculations
- Support methods
- Location requirements
CONDUCTORS AND CABLES: 12
- Ampacity ratings
- Installation methods
- Terminations
- Protection requirements
CONTROL DEVICES: 8
- Installation requirements
- Protection methods
- Applications
- Ratings
MOTORS AND GENERATORS: 12
- Installation requirements
- Protection systems
- Control methods
- Sizing calculations
UTILIZATION EQUIPMENT: 8
- Installation methods
- Protection requirements
- Rating requirements
SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES AND EQUIPMENT: 12
- Hazardous locations
- Healthcare facilities
- Emergency systems
- Special equipment
PRETEST ITEMS: 10
- Not scored
- Various topics covered
