Craftsman Electricity study plan

Explain the scope and layout of the NEC article structure well enough to locate any rule for a wiring method, grounding, or overcurrent device within two minutes

Define the terms qualified person, approved, listed, and labeled, and distinguish them from each other in writing

Identify the working-space, dedicated-equipment-space, and illumination requirements around electrical equipment and state the dimensions from memory

Describe the hierarchy of protective grounding and bonding so that you can explain why the equipment grounding conductor and the main bonding jumper serve different purposes

Apply the basic rules for arc-fault and ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection to a set of dwelling and commercial scenarios

Size an overcurrent device and conductor for a given continuous and noncontinuous load using the standard and next-size-up rules

Select the correct type and rating of overcurrent protective device for motor, HVAC, and general-purpose circuits and justify each choice

Trace the required path of the grounding electrode system and list which electrodes must be bonded together

Calculate the minimum size of the equipment grounding conductor and the supply-side bonding jumper for a given service

Interpret the rules for interrupting rating, series ratings, and current limitation as they apply to a panel schedule

Solve series, parallel, and combination circuit problems for resistance, current, voltage drop, and power without reference notes

Convert between single-phase and three-phase quantities using the square root of three relationship and verify results by an independent method

Compute demand loads for a dwelling using the general lighting, small-appliance, laundry, and appliance provisions

Calculate a feeder and service size for a multifamily or small commercial occupancy including the demand factors

Explain how power factor and continuous-load multipliers change the ampacity a conductor must carry

Match each wiring method to the occupancies and conditions where it is permitted and prohibited

Size and select conductors using ampacity tables with the temperature-correction and adjustment factors applied correctly

Determine box fill, conductor bending space, and pull-box sizing for a given raceway layout

Lay out a feeder route through a building identifying support, protection, and expansion requirements

Distinguish the requirements for wet, damp, and dry locations and for hazardous classified locations at a summary level

Compute branch-circuit requirements for kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and garage receptacles in a dwelling

Size multiwire branch circuits and verify the disconnect and handle-tie requirements

Apply the rules for receptacle spacing, countertop circuits, and required lighting outlets in dwelling units

Select the correct wiring method and conductor type for a feeder passing through a corrosive or wet environment

Calculate voltage drop on a long feeder and state at least two remedies when the drop exceeds the recommended value

Size branch-circuit conductors, short-circuit protection, and overload protection for a motor from nameplate data using the tables

Determine full-load current, locked-rotor current, and the disconnect rating for a given motor installation

Explain the difference between overload and short-circuit protection and where each device belongs in a motor circuit

Describe the control-circuit requirements for a magnetic starter with start-stop and interlock functions

Identify the disconnect, working-space, and nameplate requirements specific to HVAC equipment and hermetic refrigerant motor-compressors

Calculate primary and secondary full-load currents for single-phase and three-phase transformers

Size the primary and secondary overcurrent protection and the transformer feeder conductors for a given transformer

Apply the rules for transformer grounding, bonding, and the separation of primary and secondary conductors

Explain the requirements for dry-type transformer installation, ventilation, and accessibility

Describe the characteristics of common distribution systems, including the grounded and ungrounded configurations and where each is used

Diagnose at least six fault scenarios from measured voltage and resistance readings and state the likely cause of each

Describe a safe lockout/tagout sequence and the personal protective equipment selection process for common tasks

Demonstrate a systematic troubleshooting method for an open neutral, a ground fault, and a high-resistance connection

Review your weakest domain from earlier weeks and close the gap with targeted practice

Complete a timed mixed-domain practice set and analyze every missed question for its underlying rule