MT Journeyman Electrician study plan

Build a one-page cross-reference table of NEC Chapter 3 Article numbers to their wiring method (NM, MC, AC, EMT, PVC, RMC, IMC, LFMC) and the permitted/not-permitted locations for each

Work through 25 practice problems on conductor ampacity and adjustment, applying the 310.16 table, ambient temperature correction, and 310.15(C)(1) bundling factors, showing every step

Solve 15 box-fill problems covering 314.16 volume allowances for conductors, devices, clamps, and supports, including multi-gang and box-with-plaster-ring cases

Calculate 12 raceway-fill scenarios for Chapter 9 Table 1 (40 percent for 3+ conductors) and Table 4, plus 8 conduit-bending radius and support-spacing questions from 344/358

Write a 10-line cheat card listing the ampacity of common copper THHN sizes from 14 AWG through 4/0 at 60, 75, and 90 degrees C

Classify 40 installation scenarios by wiring method and location (dry, damp, wet, corrosive, exposed, concealed) and justify the permitted method with the specific NEC section

Compute 20 conductor-fill and 10 raceway-fill answers using Annex C where applicable, then verify each against Chapter 9 calculations

Derive pull-box and junction-box sizing from 314.28 for straight pulls, angle pulls, and U pulls, working 10 problems with raceway trade sizes from 3/4 inch to 4 inch

Identify 15 support and securing requirements (intervals, within 12 inches of boxes, exceptions for flexible connections) for EMT, PVC, MC, and NM

List the ten most common rough-in inspection failures in Chapter 3 work and the code section each violates

Diagram the service grounding and bonding system from utility transformer through service point, grounding electrode conductor, grounding electrode system, main bonding jumper, equipment grounding conductors, and load-side bonding

Size grounding electrode conductors and equipment grounding conductors for 20 given service and feeder configurations using 250.66 and 250.122, including the upsizing rule when conductors are increased for voltage drop

Perform 15 standard service calculations using Article 220 optional and standard methods, including general lighting, small appliance, laundry, range, dryer, water heater, and HVAC loads

Calculate 10 feeder and 10 branch-circuit loads with continuous-load 125 percent factors and the 210.20 and 215.3 rules

Explain the difference between the grounded conductor, grounding electrode conductor, and bonding jumper in writing, with the code section that governs each

Solve 20 branch-circuit problems covering 210.52 receptacle spacing, 210.8 GFCI locations, 210.12 AFCI requirements, and 210.23 permissible loads

Compute 12 multi-family and 8 single-family dwelling load calculations from start to finish, including demand factors from Table 220.42 and 220.84 where applicable

Apply Ohm's law, series-parallel resistance, and power relationships to 25 circuit problems including balanced three-phase loads and power factor correction

Calculate voltage drop for 10 feeders using the circular-mils formula and verify compliance with 210.19(A) informational limits and 215.2(A)(1)

Work 10 problems on transformer basics, including turns ratio, primary and secondary current, and 450.3 overcurrent protection

Size branch-circuit conductors, overload protection, and short-circuit and ground-fault protection for 15 motor circuits using Tables 430.248 through 430.250 and 430.52

Determine disconnecting means, controller ratings, and overload sizing per 430.102, 430.83, and 430.32 for 10 motor installations

Calculate feeder ampacity for 8 multi-motor installations applying 430.24 and the largest-motor 125 percent adder

Trace a 10-step control circuit for a magnetic starter with start-stop pushbuttons, holding contact, and overload relay, and identify the terminal each conductor lands on

Answer 12 HVAC questions on 440 nameplate rated-load current, minimum circuit ampacity, maximum overcurrent protection, and the 440.6 versus 430 rules distinction

Summarize the classification rules for Class I, II, and III locations, including division definitions and the zone system, and map 15 equipment applications to the correct location class

Identify the requirements for hazardous-location wiring methods, sealing fittings, and boundary seals in 10 scenarios

List the special requirements for health care facilities, assembly occupancies, agricultural buildings, and marinas for 12 given installations

Read the Montana electrical licensing statutes and administrative rules and outline the licensing tiers, journeyman scope of work, supervision ratios, continuing education hours, and renewal cycle

Extract the Montana permit, inspection, and penalty provisions and write the citation for each requirement you list

Answer 30 Montana-specific practice questions on statutes, rules, licensing, permits, and enforcement, and log the source for each correct answer

Build a table of NFPA 70E approach boundaries, arc-flash PPE categories, and the risk assessment procedure, then apply it to 10 field tasks

Write the lockout/tagout and verification sequence for 5 energized-work scenarios, including when energized work is permitted under 70E

List 12 job-site safety practices covering temporary power, GFCI protection on construction sites, ladder use, and confined-space entry

Describe the employer and employee responsibilities under the Montana safety statutes and the electrical worker's duty to report unsafe conditions

Complete three timed 80-question mixed-domain practice exams and record the score and time for each

Re-study the two lowest-scoring domains from the practice exams and rework every missed calculation from scratch

Drill 40 rapid-fire recall items on ampacity tables, conduit fill, grounding conductor sizing, and motor tables until each is answered in under 30 seconds

Review the Montana licensing fact sheet and NFPA 70E card twice, then self-test on each without notes

Assemble a final one-page formula and table index for exam-day reference practice