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Key Facts: CCQ Electrician Exam

Exam Questions

CCQ

3 hours

Time Limit

CCQ

60%

Passing Score

CCQ

CSA C22.10

Quebec Code Chapter V

CCQ

100

Practice Questions

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Open-book

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CCQ

The Quebec CCQ Electrician (Electricien) journeyperson qualification examination is administered by the Commission de la construction du Quebec (CCQ) for electricians in Quebec's construction industry, distinct from the interprovincial Red Seal. The examination has 60 multiple-choice questions delivered over three hours, with a 60% passing score, and candidates are supplied two references: the Quebec Construction Code, Chapter V - Electricity (CSA C22.10, the Canadian Electrical Code with Quebec amendments - NOT the federal C22.1) and the Hydro-Quebec Low-Voltage Electrical Service Standard. Content spans planning electrical work (22%), installing electrical equipment (24%), connecting equipment and systems (25%), and creating branch circuit systems (29%), covering conductors and wiring methods, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding, load and service calculations, the service entrance and Hydro-Quebec standards, motors, and special installations. This free prep includes 100 research-based practice questions with explanations and an AI tutor.

Sample CCQ Electrician Practice Questions

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1Under Quebec Construction Code Chapter V – Electricity, what minimum overall standard does an electrical installation in Quebec have to comply with?

A.The federal Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 with no changes

B.CSA C22.10, which is the Canadian Electrical Code Part I with Quebec amendments

C.The U.S. National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)

D.Hydro-Quebec internal engineering standards only

Explanation: In Quebec, electrical work is governed by Chapter V – Electricity of the Quebec Construction Code, published as CSA C22.10. This document is the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CSA C22.1) plus Quebec-specific amendments (printed on blue pages with a fleur-de-lis), not the unamended federal code.

2Which second reference document, besides the Quebec Construction Code Chapter V, is supplied to candidates during the CCQ electrician qualification examination?

A.The National Building Code of Canada

B.Hydro-Quebec's Low-Voltage Electrical Service Standard

C.The CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety standard

D.The Quebec Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

Explanation: The CCQ supplies two reference documents in the exam: the Quebec Construction Code, Chapter V – Electricity (CSA), and Hydro-Quebec's Low-Voltage Electrical Service Standard (Norme de l'installation electrique de basse tension). The Hydro-Quebec standard governs the service entrance and metering up to the point of supply.

3What is the relationship between electrical power (P), voltage (E), and current (I) in a purely resistive single-phase circuit?

A.P = E / I

B.P = E x I

C.P = I / E

D.P = E + I

Explanation: For a resistive (unity power factor) single-phase load, real power equals voltage multiplied by current: P = E x I. This is the basic relationship a candidate uses to convert between watts and amperes when sizing circuits, for example a 1500 W load on 120 V draws 12.5 A.

4A 240 V baseboard heater is rated 2000 W. What current does it draw at unity power factor?

A.4.8 A

B.8.3 A

C.12.0 A

D.16.7 A

Explanation: Current equals power divided by voltage: I = P / E = 2000 W / 240 V = 8.33 A. Knowing the draw lets you confirm a 15 A circuit is adequate and choose the correct conductor and breaker.

5Three equal resistors of 30 ohms each are connected in parallel. What is the total resistance of the combination?

A.10 ohms

B.30 ohms

C.90 ohms

D.3.3 ohms

Explanation: For equal resistors in parallel, total resistance equals the value of one resistor divided by the number of resistors: 30 / 3 = 10 ohms. Parallel resistance is always lower than the smallest individual resistor.

6Per the Canadian Electrical Code adopted in Quebec, what is the maximum allowable continuous load on a 15 A branch circuit protected by a standard (non-continuous-rated) overcurrent device?

A.15 A

B.12 A

C.20 A

D.10 A

Explanation: Rule 8-104 limits a continuous load to 80% of the overcurrent device rating unless the assembly is marked for continuous operation at 100%. For a 15 A breaker that is 0.80 x 15 = 12 A. This is why 15 A general-purpose circuits are planned around a 12 A continuous limit.

7When calculating the minimum service for a single dwelling over 90 m2 using Rule 8-200, what basic load is assigned before adding the demand for heating, ranges, and other loads?

A.3000 W

B.5000 W for the first 90 m2 plus 1000 W per additional 90 m2

C.10 000 W flat

D.100 A regardless of area

Explanation: Rule 8-200(1)(a)(i) assigns a basic load of 5000 W for the first 90 m2 of living area, plus 1000 W for each additional 90 m2 or portion thereof. Heating/air-conditioning, ranges, and other loads are then added with their demand factors.

8For a single dwelling with a floor area (excluding basement) of 80 m2 or more, what is the minimum service or feeder ampacity required by the Code?

A.60 A

B.100 A

C.125 A

D.200 A

Explanation: Rule 8-200 sets a minimum ampacity of 100 A for the consumer's service of a single dwelling whose floor area, excluding the basement, is 80 m2 or more. A 60 A minimum applies only where the area is less than 80 m2.

9What is the primary purpose of an overcurrent protective device such as a fuse or circuit breaker in an electrical installation?

A.To protect the conductors and equipment from excess current due to overload or short circuit

B.To improve the power factor of the load

C.To step down the supply voltage

D.To provide a path for static electricity

Explanation: Overcurrent devices open the circuit when current exceeds a safe value, protecting conductors and equipment from the overheating caused by overloads and the destructive energy of short circuits and ground faults. Their rating is coordinated with the conductor ampacity per Section 14.

10Which type of overcurrent device interrupts a circuit when a small imbalance between the energized and neutral conductors indicates current leaking to ground, protecting people from electric shock?

A.A standard thermal-magnetic breaker

B.A ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI / DDFT)

C.A time-delay fuse

D.A surge arrester

Explanation: A ground-fault circuit interrupter (called DDFT in French, disjoncteur differentiel de fuite a la terre) trips at roughly 5 mA of leakage to protect people. The Code (Section 26 and others) requires Class A GFCI protection for receptacles in areas such as bathrooms, kitchens near sinks, and outdoors.

About the CCQ Electrician Exam

The CCQ Electrician qualification examination certifies journeyperson (compagnon) electricians working in Quebec's construction industry outside the interprovincial Red Seal system. The exam has 60 multiple-choice questions delivered over three hours, requires 60% to pass, and is based on the Quebec Construction Code, Chapter V - Electricity (CSA C22.10) and the Hydro-Quebec Low-Voltage Electrical Service Standard.

Assessment

60 multiple-choice questions over 3 hours at a CCQ examination centre, 60% to pass; candidates are supplied with the Quebec Construction Code Chapter V (Electricity) and the Hydro-Quebec Low-Voltage Electrical Service Standard. This practice bank is 100 selected-response items

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

60%

Exam Fee

Examination fee set by the CCQ (varies; confirm current amount on the CCQ website) (Commission de la construction du Quebec (CCQ))

CCQ Electrician Exam Content Outline

22%

Planning Electrical Work

Electrical safety, materials and equipment selection, measurement instruments, electrical theory and calculations, load and service calculations (Rule 8-200), and overcurrent/ground-fault protection

24%

Installing Electrical Equipment

Conductors and cables, conduit and raceway selection and bending, conductor/conduit sizing from the Code tables, box fill, mechanical protection, and burial depths

25%

Connecting Equipment and Systems

Grounding and bonding (Section 10), service entrance and disconnect, Hydro-Quebec metering standards, distribution panels, transformers, and fire alarm/signal systems

29%

Creating Branch Circuit Systems

Receptacle and lighting circuits, GFCI/AFCI and tamper-resistant requirements, switching, electric heating and HVAC controls, motors (Section 28), special installations, and fault-finding

How to Pass the CCQ Electrician Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 60%
Assessment: 60 multiple-choice questions over 3 hours at a CCQ examination centre, 60% to pass; candidates are supplied with the Quebec Construction Code Chapter V (Electricity) and the Hydro-Quebec Low-Voltage Electrical Service Standard. This practice bank is 100 selected-response items
Time limit: 3 hours
Exam fee: Examination fee set by the CCQ (varies; confirm current amount on the CCQ website)

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CCQ Electrician Study Tips from Top Performers

1Weight your study toward creating branch circuit systems (29%) and connecting equipment/systems (25%) - together they are over half the exam

2Practice finding answers quickly in the Quebec Construction Code Chapter V (CSA C22.10) since it is supplied in the exam; know your way around the ampacity, fill, and bonding tables

3Memorize the core calculations: Ohm's law, single- and three-phase power, the 80% continuous-load rule, and the Rule 8-200 single-dwelling service calculation (5000 W first 90 m2, +1000 W per additional 90 m2)

4Distinguish grounding (to earth) from bonding (metal-to-metal fault path), and know the main bonding jumper is at the service only

5Learn the Hydro-Quebec Low-Voltage Electrical Service Standard requirements for the service entrance, meter base, and weatherhead

6Complete all 100 practice questions and review every miss with the AI tutor before sitting the exam

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the CCQ Electrician qualification exam and how long is it?

The CCQ Electrician journeyperson qualification examination has 60 multiple-choice questions, each worth one point, delivered over three hours at a CCQ examination centre. You need 60% to pass.

What score do I need to pass the CCQ Electrician exam?

You need 60% (36 of 60 points) to pass the CCQ Electrician qualification examination. The exam covers planning, installing, connecting, and creating branch circuit systems, so balanced preparation across all four areas is essential.

Which code does the Quebec CCQ Electrician exam use?

Quebec uses the Quebec Construction Code, Chapter V - Electricity, published as CSA C22.10. This is the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1) plus Quebec-specific amendments - not the unamended federal code or the U.S. NEC. The Hydro-Quebec Low-Voltage Electrical Service Standard is also used for the service entrance.

How is the CCQ Electrician licence different from the Red Seal electrician?

Quebec runs its own competency and qualification system through the CCQ for construction electricians working in the province, which is separate from the interprovincial Red Seal Construction Electrician. The CCQ exam is based on the Quebec Construction Code Chapter V and Hydro-Quebec standards rather than a national occupational standard.

Are reference documents allowed during the CCQ Electrician exam?

Yes. The CCQ supplies two reference documents during the examination: the Quebec Construction Code, Chapter V - Electricity, and the Hydro-Quebec Low-Voltage Electrical Service Standard. A calculator, pencil, paper, and eraser are also provided.

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