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Key Facts: AZ ROC R-11 Electrical Exam

110 Questions

Official Question Count

PSI R-11 content outline

240 Minutes

Time Limit

PSI R-11 content outline

70%

Passing Score

PSI R-11 content outline

NEC 2017

Code Edition

PSI R-11 reference list

$66

Trade Exam Fee

roc.az.gov/licensing-fees

$116

NASCLA Alternative Fee

roc.az.gov/applying-for-a-license

The Arizona ROC R-11 Electrical (Residential) Examination is 110 scored multiple-choice questions in 240 minutes, open book, at a 70% passing score with a $66 PSI exam fee, and it is written to the 2017 NEC. This free bank is an English-language multiple-choice study aid weighted to the official PSI subject areas; it is not the official exam and does not reproduce PSI items.

Sample AZ ROC R-11 Electrical Practice Questions

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1An electrical technician measures a 120-volt residential branch circuit supplying a fixed heating element with a measured resistance of 15 ohms. According to Ohm's Law (V = I x R), what is the current flowing through this heating element?
A.8 amperes
B.10 amperes
C.12 amperes
D.15 amperes
Explanation: According to Ohm's Law, current (I) equals voltage (V) divided by resistance (R). Calculation: I = 120 V / 15 ohms = 8 amperes.
2A 240-volt single-phase residential electric water heater element draws a continuous current of 18.75 amperes. Using Watt's Law (P = V x I), what is the power rating of this heating element?
A.3,600 watts
B.4,500 watts
C.5,000 watts
D.5,400 watts
Explanation: Using Watt's Law, electrical power (P) in watts is calculated by multiplying voltage (V) by current (I). Calculation: P = 240 V x 18.75 A = 4,500 watts (or 4.5 kW).
3Three resistive loads with resistances of 10 ohms, 20 ohms, and 20 ohms are connected in parallel across a single-phase AC circuit. What is the total equivalent resistance of this parallel combination?
A.5 ohms
B.10 ohms
C.15 ohms
D.50 ohms
Explanation: For parallel resistors, 1/Rt = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3. Calculation: 1/Rt = 1/10 + 1/20 + 1/20 = 2/20 + 1/20 + 1/20 = 4/20 = 1/5. Taking the reciprocal gives Rt = 5 ohms.
4A single-phase residential step-down transformer has a primary winding connected to 2,400 volts AC and a secondary winding rated at 120 volts AC. If the primary winding has 2,000 turns, how many turns are on the secondary winding?
A.50 turns
B.100 turns
C.200 turns
D.400 turns
Explanation: The transformer turns ratio equation is Vp / Vs = Np / Ns. Rearranging for Ns gives Ns = Np x (Vs / Vp) = 2,000 x (120 / 2,400) = 2,000 x 0.05 = 100 turns.
5In North American residential AC power systems operating at a standard frequency of 60 Hertz (Hz), what is the time period (T) required to complete one full AC sine wave cycle?
A.0.00833 seconds (8.33 ms)
B.0.01667 seconds (16.67 ms)
C.0.03333 seconds (33.33 ms)
D.0.06000 seconds (60.00 ms)
Explanation: The time period T of an AC wave is the reciprocal of frequency (T = 1 / f). For 60 Hz, T = 1 / 60 = 0.01667 seconds, or approximately 16.67 milliseconds.
6An inductor with an inductance of 0.05 Henrys is connected to a standard 60 Hz residential AC line. What is the inductive reactance (Xl) of this inductor in ohms? (Use pi = 3.1416)
A.3.00 ohms
B.9.42 ohms
C.18.85 ohms
D.37.70 ohms
Explanation: Inductive reactance is calculated using Xl = 2 x pi x f x L. Calculation: Xl = 2 x 3.1416 x 60 Hz x 0.05 H = 18.8496 ohms, which rounds to 18.85 ohms.
7A capacitor rated at 100 microfarads (100 uF) is connected to a 60 Hz AC voltage source. What is the capacitive reactance (Xc) of this capacitor in ohms? (Use pi = 3.1416)
A.13.26 ohms
B.26.53 ohms
C.37.70 ohms
D.53.05 ohms
Explanation: Capacitive reactance is calculated as Xc = 1 / (2 x pi x f x C). C = 100 x 10^-6 F = 0.0001 F. Xc = 1 / (2 x 3.1416 x 60 x 0.0001) = 1 / 0.037699 = 26.526 ohms, which rounds to 26.53 ohms.
8What term defines the ratio of real power (measured in kilowatts, kW) to apparent power (measured in kilovolt-amperes, kVA) in an alternating current (AC) circuit?
A.Power factor
B.Form factor
C.Efficiency ratio
D.Diversity factor
Explanation: Power Factor (PF) is defined as the ratio of real working power (kW) to apparent total power (kVA) in an AC circuit: PF = kW / kVA.
9A single-phase 240-volt AC electric motor load draws 20 amperes at a lagging power factor of 0.85. What is the real power consumed by this motor in kilowatts (kW)?
A.4.08 kW
B.4.80 kW
C.5.65 kW
D.8.16 kW
Explanation: Real power P in a single-phase AC circuit is calculated as P = V x I x PF. Calculation: P = 240 V x 20 A x 0.85 = 4,080 watts = 4.08 kW.
10Which of the following physical factors will INCREASE the electrical resistance of a metallic conductor?
A.Increasing the cross-sectional circular mil area of the conductor
B.Decreasing the length of the conductor
C.Increasing the operating temperature of a copper conductor
D.Placing identical conductors in parallel
Explanation: Copper has a positive temperature coefficient of resistance; as its temperature increases, atomic vibrations increase, impeding electron flow and increasing resistance. Increasing cross-sectional area, shortening length, or paralleling conductors all decrease resistance.

About the AZ ROC R-11 Electrical Exam

The Arizona ROC R-11 Electrical (Residential) Examination is the open-book, computer-delivered PSI trade exam for the Arizona Registrar of Contractors R-11 residential electrical classification. The official content outline runs 110 scored questions in 240 minutes at a 70% passing score across 14 subject areas, with the heaviest weight on services, feeders and branch circuits, grounding and bonding, and raceways and boxes. Code questions are written to the 2017 National Electrical Code and the 2016 NFPA 72 - not to newer editions. Applicants may take the NASCLA Accredited Trade Examination for Residential Electrical Contractors instead of this exam.

Assessment

One 110-question open-book multiple-choice trade examination, 240 minutes, 70% to pass, across 14 subject areas. PSI writes code items only to the editions in its R-11 reference list: NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2017 and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code 2016.

Time Limit

240 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$66 (Arizona ROC / PSI Services LLC)

AZ ROC R-11 Electrical Exam Content Outline

16.4%

Service Feeders and Branch Circuits

Dwelling service and feeder sizing, Table 310.15(B)(7) dwelling conductors, service disconnects, small-appliance/laundry/garage/bathroom circuits, receptacle and lighting outlet placement, and load calculations.

14.5%

Grounding and Bonding

Grounding electrode systems and electrode conductor sizing, main and system bonding jumpers, equipment grounding conductor sizing, neutral isolation in subpanels, and metal water and gas piping bonding.

13.6%

Raceways and Boxes

EMT, PVC, FMC and RMC support and bend limits, conduit fill and nipple fill, box volume calculations, pull and junction box sizing, and wet-location boxes.

10.9%

Conductors and Cables

Conductor ampacity and correction/adjustment factors, Type NM, AC and MC cable support and protection, permitted and prohibited uses, and voltage-drop sizing.

9.1%

Photovoltaics

Residential PV array and inverter fundamentals, PV source and output circuits, disconnects and rapid shutdown, conductor and OCPD sizing for PV, grounding, and interconnection to the service.

6.4%

Overcurrent Protection

Small-conductor rules, standard OCPD ratings, tap rules, breaker back-feed fastening, and coordination of conductor and device ratings.

5.5%

General Electrical Knowledge

Ohm's Law and power calculations, series and parallel circuits, transformer turns ratio, power factor, and single-phase 120/240-volt system theory.

5.5%

Lighting

Dwelling lighting outlet and switching requirements, luminaire clearances in clothes closets, recessed luminaire installation and IC ratings, and lighting branch circuits.

4.5%

Safety

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K electrical safety, temporary power and GFCI/assured grounding, lockout/tagout, overhead line clearances, ladders, and PPE.

4.5%

Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

NFPA 72 household fire alarm and smoke alarm placement, interconnection, power supply and battery backup, and carbon monoxide alarm requirements.

2.7%

Motors

Motor full-load current tables, branch-circuit conductor sizing at 125%, short-circuit and ground-fault protection, overload protection, and motor disconnects.

2.7%

Special Occupancies and Equipment

Swimming pools, spas and hydromassage tubs, equipotential bonding, dwelling HVAC and appliance circuits, and other Article 5 special equipment in dwellings.

1.8%

Electrical Devices

Receptacle and switch ratings and mounting, tamper-resistant and weather-resistant receptacles, faceplate grounding, and device box connections.

1.8%

Low Voltage

Class 2 and Class 3 circuits, doorbell and thermostat wiring, separation from power conductors, and low-voltage transformer requirements.

How to Pass the AZ ROC R-11 Electrical Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Assessment: One 110-question open-book multiple-choice trade examination, 240 minutes, 70% to pass, across 14 subject areas. PSI writes code items only to the editions in its R-11 reference list: NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2017 and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code 2016.
  • Time limit: 240 minutes
  • Exam fee: $66

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 120 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AZ ROC R-11 Electrical Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study the 2017 NEC, not a newer edition. Renumbered tables matter: ampacity is Table 310.15(B)(16), ambient correction is Table 310.15(B)(2)(a), conductor adjustment is Table 310.15(B)(3)(a), and dwelling services are Table 310.15(B)(7).
2Services, feeders and branch circuits (18 items) plus grounding and bonding (16 items) are 31% of the exam - work Article 210, 230 and 250 until the tables are muscle memory.
3Photovoltaics is 10 of 110 items. Review NEC Article 690 and the listed Photovoltaic Systems (Dunlap) reference before exam day.
4Fire detection and alarm is 5 items and is scored against NFPA 72 (2016), which is a separate allowed reference from the NEC.
5Tab the NEC by article before the exam; 240 minutes for 110 open-book items is roughly two minutes per question.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Arizona ROC R-11 Electrical exam?

The PSI R-11 Electrical (Residential) content outline lists 110 scored multiple-choice questions with 240 minutes of testing time.

Which NEC edition does the AZ ROC R-11 exam use?

PSI's R-11 reference list names NFPA 70 National Electrical Code 2017 and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code 2016. Code questions are scored only against those editions, so studying a 2020 or 2023 NEC will give wrong answers on changed rules.

What is the passing score for the R-11 exam?

70%, which is 77 correct out of 110 scored questions. The Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam is a separate requirement.

Can I take a NASCLA exam instead?

Yes. Arizona ROC allows R-11, C-11 and CR-11 applicants to take the NASCLA Accredited Trade Examination for Residential Electrical Contractors in place of the AZ ROC trade exam; that option costs $116 paid to PSI or NASCLA.

How much does the R-11 exam cost?

The trade exam fee is $66 paid to PSI, plus $61 for the mandatory Arizona Statutes and Rules Training Course and Exam paid to Gmetrix.