YANBU ARAMCO SINOPEC REFINING CO. LTD.

(YASREF)
YASREF PROJECT EXECUTION DEPARTMENT
QUALITY DIVISION

QC E&I QUESTIONAIRES

PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR E AND I QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

Name: __________________________ Date: ___________ Score: _________

1. Which standard refer to the installation of cable tray and support locations?
a. NEMA VE-1
b. NEMA VE-2
c. NEMA 250
d. None of the listed above.
Ans B)
2. During testing of low voltage cables with insulation rating of 600V, 450/750V or 600/1000 Volts AC.
How much DC voltage to be applied to check the insulation?
a. 500 Vdc
b. 5K Vdc
c. 250 Vdc
d. 1000 Vdc
Ans. D)
3. What is the maximum bends of Rigid Metal Conduit per NEC-2005 requirements?
a. Two (2) quarter bends or 180 degrees.
b. Three (3) quarter bends or 270 degrees.
c. Four (4) quarter bends or 360 degrees.
d. Five (5) quarter bends or 450 degrees.
4. For below ground connection to grounding grids or rods, which of the following method is correct?
a. By thermite welding or brazing.
b. By approved compression grounding connectors.
c. For connection at ground test station by approved mechanical connectors.
d. All of the above.
Ans. D)
5. Fences constructed with concrete posts and PVC coated fencing material are not required to be
grounded?
a. True
b. False
Ans. A)
6. Which of the following electrical equipment is allowed to install in outdoor location?
a. Manual Transfer Switch (MTS)
b. Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
c. Control Gear
d. Adjustable Frequency Drives
7. Boxes and conduit bodies shall be installed so that the wiring contained in them can be rendered
accessible without removing any part of the building.
a. True
b. False
8. What is the unit of lighting output / illuminance?
a. Foot candle
b. Lux
c. All of the above
Ans. C)
9. Where the LV panel board is supplied through a transformer, where should be the location of the
overcurrent protection required of NEC 2005?
a. At the secondary side of the transformer
b. At the primary side of the transformer
c. No overcurrent protection is required
d. None of the above
10. What is the maximum length required for non-metallic flexible conduit to use as a tap conductor for
lighting installation?
a. 3 meters
b. 1.8 meters
c. 0.5 meters
d. 1 meter
11. Choose the correct installation of motor controller disconnect switches.
a. Shall be located in sight from the controller.
b. Shall be located any place as long as the disconnect switch installed properly.
c. For over 600 Volts or nominal it can be installed out of sight as long as the Disconnect switches
can be locked in open position.
d. Both a and c.
12. Which of the following statement is correct to allow the conduit at top entry?
a. Top entry is allowable provided a drain seal is installed on the conduit within 18” of the
enclosure.
b. Top entry is allowable in any method as long as the conduit is properly supported.
c. Top entry is allowable without drain seal installed on the conduit.
d. None of the statement above.
13. Which of the following statement is not correct?
a. In severe corrosive environment, cable glands shall be protected against corrosion.
b. All connections and entries shall comply with the electrical area classification.
c. Low point conduit drains shall be provided.
d. None of the statement above.
14. Which article in the latest edition in the National Electrical Code (NEC) refers the grounding and
bonding?
a. Article 110
b. Article 340
c. Article 250
d. Article 240
15. Which chapter in the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) refers the wiring?
a. Chapter 1
b. Chapter 2
c. Chapter 3
 d. Chapter 4
16. Identify the area that the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection is required?
a. In the laundry or utility sink
b. Bathrooms
c. Portable hand tools at the construction site (drill machine, cutting machine, etc.)
d. All of the mentioned above
17. Which statement is correct under space in enclosures?
a. Cabinet and cutout boxes shall have sufficient space to accommodate all conductors installed in
them without crowding
b. Spacing within cutout boxes and cabinets is not required.
c. Spacing within cutout boxes is only required for High Voltage AC cable termination.
d. None of the statement above.
18. For installation of armored cables, which application is not permitted by National Electrical Code
(NEC – 2005, Article 320.10).
a. In both exposed and concealed work
b. In cable tray
c. In dry locations
d. In damp and wet locations
19. Type AC cables as per NEC 2005, Article 320.30 shall be secured within the following:
a. 300 mm (12 inches)
b. 400 mm (16 inches)
c. 500 mm (0.5 meter)
d. 1000 mm (1 meter)
20. Does the single core cable penetrate in individual hole in ferromagnetic enclosures has no inductive
heating effect?
a. True
b. False
21. Boundary seal of class 1 locations of NEC-2005, Article 511.4 is permitted within:
a. 1 ft.
b. 5 ft.
c. 3 ft.
d. 10 ft.
22. What is the standard length of Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC or IMC) NEC-2005 including the attached
coupling?
a. 2.40 meters
b. 3.05 meters
c. 1 meter
d. 2.50 meters
23. Which one of the following value is unacceptable voltage drop of AC cables as per the latest edition
of National Electrical Code?
a. More than 5.0 %
b. Less than 1.0 %
c. Less than 3.0 %
d. All of the above
24. Choose the following items the insulation color code of grounding cables?
a. Green
b. Black
c. Green with Yellow stripes
 d. Both a and c
25. Which of the following statement is correct for the grounding conductor used as a grid equipment or
bonding;
a. Be soft or annealed copper
b. If larger than 35 sq. mm. (#2 AWG) be stranded
c. If exposed above grade in a severe corrosive area be insulated
d. All of the above
26. A conduit outlet box (GUAT) shall be installed within:
a. 12” from the instrument devices
b. 18” from the instrument devices
c. 6” from the instrument devices
d. 1 meter
27. Which of the following statement is correct for the use of flexible conduit at the instrument end?
a. To provide isolation for the vibration
b. To protect against thermal expansion of rigid conduit
c. Easy for maintenance
d. All of the above
28. For instrument cable signal segregation and separation. What is the minimum distance when it
comes to tray spacing between level 1 and level 2?
a. 100 mm
b. 650 mm
c. 150 mm
d. 200 mm
29. What are the two types of grounding methods for instrumentation system?
a. Safety Ground
b. Instrument Ground
30. Enclosure of instrument device operates less than 50 Vdc shall be grounded connecting the
enclosure directly to the rigid using:
a. 4 mm2 grounding conductor
b. 16 mm2 grounding conductor
c. 25 mm2 grounding conductor
d. 35 mm2 grounding conductor

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

1. Differentiate Class 1 Division 1 with Class 2 Division 2 location:
a. Class 1 Division 1, in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gasses can exist under normal
operation condition. Class 2 Division 2, in which volatile flammable liquid or flammable gasses
are handle, processed used by which gasses and vapors can be escaped under abnormal
operation or any equipment.
b. Class 1 Division 1, in which volatile flammable liquid or flammable gasses are present under
abnormal condition of any equipment. Class 2 Division 2, in which ignitable concentrations of
flammable gasses can exit under normal operation.
c. Both a and b be applied
d. None of the above.
Ans. A) per NEC 500(B), 1 & 2
2. In Class 1 Division 1 locations, conduit seal fittings shall be installed within:
a. 18” from the enclosure
 b. 24” from the enclosure
c. 30” from the enclosure
d. None of the above
Ans. D) per NEC 501
3. What is the standard of wire fill requirement for conduit sealing fittings?
a. 30%
b. 25%
c. 40%
d. 35%
Ans. B) per NEC 501.C-6
4. What is the maximum percentage of cross section a conduit raceway can be filled containing three
(3) or more conductors?
a. 100%
b. 50%
c. 40%
d. Not required
Ans. C) per NEC Chapter 9
5. What is the maximum distance between supports for rigid metal conduit (RMC) on horizontal
straight run?
a. Shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 4 meters (12 ft.)
b. Shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 5 meters (15 ft.)
c. Shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 3 meters (10 ft.)
d. None of the above
Ans. C) per NEC 344.30
6. Per NEC, how many degrees bend permitted in a conduit run?
a. 180o
b. 270o
c. 360o
d. None of the above
Ans. C) per NEC 346.11
7. Per NEC, what is maximum number of conduit threads should be engaged at hazardous locations?
a. At least minimum of 5 threads
b. 4 threads
c. 3 threads
d. None of the above
Ans. A) Per NEC 501.4
8. Per NEC, what is maximum number of overcurrent devices allowed in branch circuit panel board?
a. 45 overcurrent devices
b. 50
c. 55
d. 42
Ans. D) per NEC 408.15
9. Per NEC, what is minimum working clearance requirement in front of low voltage electrical
equipment?
a. 900 mm (3 ft)
b. 800 mm (2.5 ft)
c. 700 mm (2.25 ft)
d. 600 mm (2 ft)
 Ans. A) Per NEC 110.26 , table 26 (A) (1)
10. Per NEC, which of the following listed below are or maybe present in the air in quantities sufficient
to produce explosive or ignitable mixture?
a. Flammable gasses or vapor
b. Combustible gas
c. Easily ignitable fibers or flying by which are not likely to suspension in the air
d. All of the above
Ans. B) per NEC 100
11. What article in NEC you can find grounding system?
a. 300
b. 350
c. 400
d. 250
Ans. D) per NEC 250
12. Per NEC, what is the percent ampacity of branch circuit conductors supplying single-motor
compressor?
a. 50%
b. 60%
c. 100%
d. 125%
Ans. D) per NEC 440.32
13. Per NEC, all 125 volts, single phase, 15, 20 Amps receptacles installed in location in bathrooms and
kitchens shall be:
a. Single receptacle
b. Duplex receptacle
c. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
d. None of the above
Ans. C) per Article 210.8 A (I)
14. Per NEC, open conductor for outside branch circuit run between building shall be separated from
open conductor of other circuits or system by not less than:
a. 100 mm (4 in)
b. 150 mm (6 in)
c. 50 mm (2 in)
d. 300 mm (12 in)
Ans. A) per NEC 255.14 (c)
15. Which type of enclosure can be installed in hazardous indoor location?
a. NEMA 4X
b. NEMA 3 & 4
c. NEMA 3R
d. NEMA 7, 8
Ans. D) per NEMA Standard
16. What is the required color code for neutral conductor?
a. Black
b. White
c. Gray
d. White / Gray both
Ans. D) per NEC 200.6
17. What method is permitted to be utilized in splicing direct buried cables?
 a. Spliced box
b. Not Permitted
c. Materials suitable for the application
d. A and c
Ans. D) per NEC 30.50
18. Chapter five of the NEC deals with _____________ occupancies?
a. Hazardous
b. Non-hazardous
c. Dwelling units
d. None of the above
Ans. A) per NEC 500
19. What is the minimum length of free conductors shall be left at each outlet, junction and switch
point for splices or connection of fixtures or devices?
a. 6 inches
b. 4 inches
c. 2 inches
d. 1 inches
Ans. A) per NEC 300.14 or B) per NEC 310.16 (table)
20. How many hours the maximum current is expected to continue a continuous load?
a. 4 hours or more
b. 2 hours or more
c. 3 hours or more
d. 5 hours or more
Ans. C) per NEC 100
21. NEMA VE 1 and 2 are standards reference for:
a. Cable tray system
b. Conduit system
c. Panel boards
d. None of the above
Ans. A) per NEC 392
22. In hazardous classified locations, seals are needed into the following instances:
a. Where conduit leaves a Division I or Division II area to a less or non-hazardous location.
b. Where conduit enters an explosion proof type enclosure with arching devices or high
temperature equipment.
c. Where conduit enters an enclosure with terminal splices or taps. (If the conduit is 2 inches or
more in diameter).
d. All of the above.
Ans. D) per NEC 501
23. Where the voltage exceeds 600 volts, nominal, permanent, conspicuous warning signs shall be
provided reading as follows:
a. Careful – low voltage – keep out
b. Danger – High Voltage – Keeps out
c. Danger – High voltage out
d. Danger – High Voltage – Keep – Out
Ans. B) per NEC 110.31
24. A service drop conductor and service entrance conductors shall be arrange so that water _______
service raceway or equipment.
a. Will slide
 b. Will not enter
c. Will enter
d. Will transfer
Ans. B) per NEC 230.54(g)
25. In case of appliance receptacle / outlets, installed in a dwelling unit for specific appliance, such as
kitchen equipment. It shall be installed within _______ of the intended location of the equipment?
a. 1.8 m
b. 2.3 m
c. 3.5 m
d. 4.5 m
Ans. A) per NEC 210.50 (C)
26. What is the reference table from NEC that requires the maximum number of conductors permitted
in standard boxes?
a. NEC 110
b. NEC 240.
c. NEC 250.66 (table 1)
d. NEC 314.16(A)
Ans. D) as per NEC 316.16
27. UL standards for what?
a. Underwriters Laboratories
b. United Laboratories
c. Under Ground Laboratories
d. None of the above
Ans. A)
28. What is the mere fact of mounting electrical equipment?
a. Loosely secured to the surface on which it is mounted.
b. Firmly secured to the secured on which it is mounted.
c. Securely unfastened in place.
d. All of the above.
Ans. B) per NEC 110.13(A)
29. Which of the following is not applicable in EMT installation?
a. Where protected from corrosion solely by enamel.
b. Exposed and concealed installation.
c. Where during and after installation be subject to physical damage.
d. All of the above.
Ans. A) and C) per NEC 358.12
30. Which of the following is true about Panel boards?
a. Snap switches rated at 30 amps or less shall have over current protection not in excess of 200
amps.
b. Panel boards can be used to medium voltage.
c. Shall have minimum 900 mm clearance in front.
d. None of the above.
Ans. A) per NEC 408.16(b)
31. What are the basic reasons for grounding system?
a. To limit the voltages caused by lighting or by accidental contact of the supply.
b. To stabilize the voltage under normal operating conditions. (This maintains the voltage at one
level relative to ground.)
 c. To facilitate the operation of over current devices, such as fuses, circuit breakers, or relays.
Underground fault conditions.
d. All of the above.
Ans. D) per NEC 250.4(B)
32. Per NEC, how grounding conductors and bonding jumpers connected to the equipment?
a. Exothermic welding
b. Listed pressure connector
c. Listed clamps or other listed means
d. All of the above
Ans. D) per NEC 250.8
33. Per NEC, what is overcurrent by definition?
a. Any voltage excess on the rated amender of equipment.
b. Any current in excess of the rated current of equipment or the ampacity of the conductor.
c. Any voltage excess on the capacity rating of equipment or current limiting factor.
d. None of the above.
Ans. B) per NEC 100
34. Which of the following cables listed below are suitable for class I, Division 1 and 2 locations?
a. Armored type
b. Metal clad (MC type)
c. PLTC – power limited tray cables
d. None of the above
Ans. A) and B) per NEC 320.12 & 330.10
35. A three phase system has phase to phase 480 V AC, what is the phase to ground to neutral voltage?
a. 480V/square root of 3
b. 480V/cube root of 3
c. 480V/3
d. None of the above
Ans. A)
36. A raceway shall only be used as a means of support for other raceway on the following condition:
a. Where the raceway or means of support is identified for the purpose.
b. Where the raceway contains power supply conductor for electrically controlled equipment.
c. Where the raceway is used to support boxes or conduit bodies in accordance with 314.23.
d. All of the above.
Ans. D) per NEC 300.11(B)
37. Metal clad (type MC cables) is a factory assembly of one or more insulated circuit conductors
with or without optical fiber in an armor of interlocking metal or corrugated metallic sheath shall
not be used:
a. In direct burial unless the metallic sheath shall be suitable for the condition.
b. In cable tray or any raceway.
c. In hazardous (classified) locations as permitted in Articles 501, 502, 503, 504 and 505.
d. None of the above.
Ans. A) per NEC 330.12
38. Luminaires (fixtures) to be installed for damp location shall be marked:
a. Suitable for wet location
b. Suitable for damp location
c. Both a & b.
d. None of the above.
Ans. C) per NEC 410.4(A)
39. What is the temperature rating for lighting fixture where combustible materials shall be present for
such installation?
a. 90oC
b. 80oC
c. 85oC
d. None of the above
Ans. A) per NEC 410.5
40. Luminaires (fixtures) shall be installed ________ so that combustible material is not subjected to
temperature excess of 90oC (194oF).
a. Equipped with shades or guards
b. Shall be rated 208 volts.
c. Shall be high-pressure sodium
d. All of the above
Ans. A) per NEC 410.5
41. What is the minimum clearance height of luminaire (fixture) lamp holder over a highly combustible
material?
a. 3.5 m
b. 2.5 m
c. 1.5 m
d. None of the above
Ans. B) per NEC 410.6
42. What type of luminaire (fixture) installed at indoor location requires thermal protection?
a. Ballast of fluorescent luminaire (fixture).
b. Incandescent luminaire.
c. Both a and b.
d. None of the above
Ans. C) per NEC 410.73
43. What would be the type of lamp holder to be installed in wet or damp locations?
a. Wet or damp location
b. GFCI type
c. Weather proof type
d. All of the above
Ans. C) per NEC 410.49
44. Per NEC series, the following letters d. e & m provides different type of protection that stands for:
a. d-flameproof, e-increased safety, m-encapsulation
b. d- increased safety, e- flameproof, m-encapsulation
c. d- increased safety, e- encapsulation, m- flameproof
d. None of the above
Ans. A) per NEC 505.2
45. What is the purpose of having “T” rating for lighting system?
a. To suit the environment.
b. To meet the ignition temperature of hazardous gasses.
c. To select a better looking.
d. All of the above
Ans. B) per NEC 505.9
46. What are the suitable means / method of connecting grounding conductors and bonding to
electrical equipment and ground electrode?
a. Listed clamps
 b. Thermite welding
c. Compression type connection
d. All of the above
Ans. D) per NEC 250.70
47. What is the meaning of FPN stated at article 250.20?
a. Foot print note
b. Fine print note
c. Full print note
d. Field print note
Ans. B)
48. When it is necessary to bury more than one pipe or rod in order to lower the resistance to ground, it
should be placed _______ ft. apart.
a. 70 ft.
b. 75 ft.
c. 6 ft.
d. 50 ft.
Ans. C)
49. What is the maximum value in ohms (Ω) permitted for grounding equipment? In industrial area
connected on a single electrode?
a. 25 Ω
b. 30 Ω
c. 10 Ω
d. 5 Ω
Ans. A) per NEC 250.6
50. What kind of motor can be installed in Class I, Division I and Class I, Division II locations?
a. Shall be UL listed
b. Shall be explosion proof type
c. Shall be identified for Class 1, Division 1 and Class 2, Division 1
d. All of the above
Ans. D) per NEC 430 502.2
51. What is the required percent overload of a continuous-duty motor with 1.15 or greater service
factor and marked at 40oCtemperature rise?
a. 20%
b. 25%
c. 30%
d. None of the above
Ans. B) per NEC 430.32
52. What table in NEC requires minimum bending space of 5 inches (38 mm) within motor controller
enclosure for conductor size 1/0 AWG?
a. 250.12A
b. 430.10B
c. 100.D20A
d. Chapter 9
Ans. B) per NEC 430.10(B) table
53. What is the ampere rating for motor circuits disconnect switch rated 600 volts nominal or less?
a. 125% of the full load current rating of the motor.
b. 120% of the full load current rating of the motor.
c. 115% of the full load current rating of the motor.
 d. 110% of the full load current rating of the motor.
Ans. C) per NEC 430.110
54. Motors in Class 1, Division 1 location shall be identified in which of the following:
a. Of totally enclosed type with positive pressure ventilation from source clean air with discharge
to a safe area.
b. Of a type designed to be submerged with a liquid that is flammable only when vaporized and
mixed with air.
c. Shall be of listed type suitable for the ventilation.
d. All of the above.
Ans. D) as per NEC 501.8
55. What type of enclosure is to be used for motors installed at Class 1, Division 1locations?
a. Non explosion proof type
b. Immersed oil type
c. Explosion proof type
d. Not applicable
Ans. C) as per NEC 501.3
56. What is the required ambient temperature in oC for motors to be installed at Class 1, Division 2
locations?
a. 35oC
b. 40oC
c. 45oC
d. None of the above
Ans. B) as per NEC 501.8(B)
57. What ASD system stands for per NEC 430.2?
a. Adjustable-Switch-Drive
b. Adjustable-Speed-Drive
c. Adjustable-Synchronous-Drive
d. None of the above
Ans. B) as per NEC 430.2
58. What is meant by MCC?
a. Motor Current Control
b. Motor Control compartment
c. Motor Control Center
d. None of the above
Ans. C)
59. Rigid non-metallic conduit shall be installed as a complete system and shall be securely fastened
within:
a. 3 ft. (914 mm)
b. 6 ft. (1828 mm)
c. 9 ft. (2742 mm)
d. None of the above
Ans. C) as per NEC 352.30
60. Surge arrester is a protective device that limits surge voltages by discharging or bypassing surge
current, it shall be used when any of the following conditions exist:
a. At a point on a circuit where it is connected to each ungrounded conductor.
b. Means to provide protection of circuits that may be disconnected from the generating bus.
c. Both a and b.
d. None of the above.
 Ans. C) as per NEC 280.2 & 3
61. Medium voltage type MV cables shall be permitted to use in power system rated up to 35,000 volts
on the following conditions:
a. For direct buried application.
b. In cable raceway
c. In wet and dry location.
d. All of the above.
Ans. D) as per NEC 328.10
62. A final dielectric test on the shipping shall be:
a. Performed for all cables.
b. Performed for certain cables.
c. Not performed for all cables.
d. None of the above.
Ans. A)
63. The basic reason for a grounding system:
a. To facilitate the operation of over current devices such as fuse, circuit breakers.
b. To limit the voltages caused by lightning.
c. To stabilize the voltage under normal operating condition.
d. All of the above.
Ans. D) as per NEC 250.4(B)(4)
64. All cable ends shall be _______ with heat-shrinkable type protective caps.
a. Cut
b. Spliced
c. Connected
d. Sealed
Ans. D)
65. Flexible liquid tight metal conduit can be installed in Class 1, Division 2 location provided:
a. Length shall not exceed 12”.
b. Shall be of UL listed suitable for the application.
c. Shall have additional grounding conductor.
d. Both b and c.
Ans. D) as per NEC 501.4(B)(2)

INSTRUMENTATION:

66. Each instrument wires shall be permanently tagged and identified at both ends with a method:
a. Permanently marked in block numeric or typed on tubular heat-shrinkable.
b. By slip-on sleeves.
c. Wrap-around, rigid snap-on or adhesive type markers
d. Both a and b.
Ans. D) as per SAES-J-902/7.6.1
67. Field instrument enclosure is the term used in the generic sense to indicate _____ that houses
instrument and/or wiring termination external to instrument rooms or control building.
a. A cabinet.
b. A building.
c. A canal
d. Cable tray.
 Ans. A)
68. Instrument Ground Box (IGB) shall be connected in safety grounding system.
a. Shall provide greater integrity of the rest of the safety ground when a case grounded
instrument is removed from the system.
b. Shall be connected on the safety ground grid with 25 mm2 copper wire connected to a close
loop configuration.
c. To minimize electrical interference in signal transmission circuit.
d. All of the above.
Ans. D) as per SAES-J-902/9.1
69. UPS is a power supply system that provides ________ to the connected equipment for a specific
period of time even during failure of the primary source.
a. Interrupted power.
b. Uninterrupted power.
c. Uncontinuous power.
d. Discontinuous power.
Ans. B)
70. All process measurement and control equipment shall be:
a. Suitable for the electrical area classification in which they are installed.
b. Not be installed in the area classified.
c. Not suitable for the electrical classification in which they are installed.
d. Only installed in class 3.
Ans. A)
71. All techniques used to comply with area classification requirements shall comply with:
a. NEC chapter 5
b. The authority having jurisdiction.
c. NEC chapter 2
d. NEC chapter 3.
Ans. A)
72. Instrument electrical equipment shall be rated:
a. For non-continuous energized duty.
b. For continuous energized duty.
c. 2 hours energized duty.
d. 10 hours energized duty.
Ans. B)
73. Instrument cabinets or panels that contain more than one power source shall have:
a. Caution sign identifying the separate power source.
b. A sign says “Danger High Voltage”.
c. A sign says “Be away danger”.
d. A caution sign says “Be careful”.
Ans. B)
74. Redundant instruments:
a. Shall be supplied from separate circuits.
b. Shall be supplied from separate branches where practical for each instrument.
c. Shall be supplied from one circuit.
d. a and b
Ans. A)
75. Each device of 50 V (AC or DC) or greater:
a. Shall have its own lockable disconnect switch with appropriate labeling.
 b. Either local or remote lockout is not permissible.
c. Either local or remote lockout is permissible.
d. a and c
Ans. D) as per PIP PCCEL001section 4.7
76. All electrical equipment including instrumentation shall designed and installed in accordance with:
a. NEC
b. OSHA 1910 sub part S
c. Uniform code
d. Bothe a and c.
Ans. D)
77. Any box, including junction boxes, containing voltages higher than _____ shall have a caution sign:
a. 5 V (AC or DC)
b. 50 V (AC or DC)
c. 200 V (AC or DC)
d. 1000 V (AC or DC)
Ans. B)
78. A circuit in which any spark or thermal effect is capable of causing ignition of a mixture of
flammable or combustible material in air under prescribed test condition is consider:
a. Intrinsically safe circuit
b. Emergency shutdown circuit
c. Both a and b.
d. None of the above.
Ans. A) as per NEC 504.2
79. Terminal power strips for ESD wiring shall be completely separated from all other wiring including
power, control and instrumentation and shall have at least:
a. 150% additional equipment.
b. 200% additional equipment.
c. 100% additional equipment.
d. 20% additional equipment.
Ans. D) as per SAES-J-902/7.5.3
80. Where solid bottom cable tray having inside depth of 150 mm (6”) or less contains multi-conductor
control or signal cable only, the sum of the cross-sectional area of all cables at any cross section
shall not exceed:
a. 100% of the interior cross sectional area of cable tray.
b. 150% of the interior cross sectional area of cable tray.
c. 200% of the interior cross sectional area of cable tray.
Ans. A) as per NEC
81. Control room is the location:
a. Where direct operation of the unit or plant is performed.
b. Where inspection is done.
c. Where operations personnel are in constant attendance.
d. Where operations personnel are in part time basis.
Ans. B)
82. The junction box may be:
a. Field junction box usually referred to as JB.
b. It may be within a control building or instrument enclosure, where it is referred to as an
interface box (IB)
c. The IB is sometimes called the Marshaling Cabinet or Termination cabinet.
 d. All of the above.
Ans. D)
83. All analog transmitted instrument loop power signals are current signals having a range of:
a. 4 mA to 20mA DC
b. 10 mA to 30mA DC
c. 20 mA to 30mA DC
d. 100 mA to 300mA DC
Ans. A) as per SAES-J-902/6.1
84. Digital communications between smart transmitters and control systems shall adhere to:
a. P standards
b. Uniform building code
c. Vendor recommendations
d. Both a and c.
Ans. D) as per PIP PCCEL001 section 6.3
85. Analog signal system supply voltage shall be nominal:
a. 24 VDC
b. 12 VDC
c. 50 VDC
d. 100 VDC
Ans. A) as per SAES-J-902/6.1 (table)
86. Instrument, control wire and cable systems shall be designed and installed in accordance:
a. With ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
b. With Uniform code requirements
c. With T standards
d. With S standards
Ans. A) as per SAES-J-902/7.1
87. Instrumentation signal and control cables in the field may be routed above ground within process
facility by a method:
a. In overhead cable trays
b. In conduit system where all low spot moisture can accumulate shall be provided by drains.
c. In fire hazardous areas where installation shall be as per SAES-B-006.
d. All of the above.
Ans. D) as per SAES-J-902/2.7
88. All spare pairs/triad of multi-pair/triad cables shall _______ at both field junction box and the
marshaling panel.
a. Shall be terminated.
b. Shall be isolated.
c. Shall be cut.
d. Shall be spliced.
Ans. A) as per SAES-J-902/7.4.2
89. Splitting multiple conductor cables among multiple devices/boxes in the field is:
a. Allowed.
b. Not permitted.
c. OK
d. Acceptable
Ans. B)
90. Intrinsically safe conductors shall be:
a. Separated from non-intrinsically safe circuit at least 50 mm (2”).
 b. Have dedicated junction boxes and marshaling panels.
c. Can be together with other wiring.
d. Not required.
Ans. A) as per NEC 504.30
91. Instruments of different circuit signals shall be segregated in accordance:
a. Each circuit type shall enter the junction box in a separate cable or conduit.
b. Both analog and DC voltage signal shall be separated at least 50 mm (6”).
c. Each circuit type shall enter the junction box in same cable or conduit.
d. Both a and b.
Ans. D) as per SAES-J-902/7.3

CATHODIC PROTECTION

92. When we install distributed impressed current anode:

a. Whenever the soil is wet.
b. Where a remote anode will provide satisfactory current distribution.
c. Where a remote anode will not provide satisfactory current.
d. In all place.
Ans. C) as per SAES-X- 400 paragraph 4.6.6.1
93. What size of DC cables shall be used for all connections to rectifiers?
a. 35 mm2
b. 70 mm2
c. 240 mm2
d. 25 mm2
Ans. D) as per SAES-X-400 paragraph 4.9.1
94. Rectifiers for vessel and tank internals shall be installed in locations:
a. Accessible to operations and project inspection for repair and periodic monitoring.
b. Accessible to operations and maintenance personnel for repair and periodic monitoring.
c. Not accessible to anyone.
d. Close to the road crossing.
Ans. B) as per SAES-X-500/4.7.2
95. Mercury activated aluminum anodes and zinc anodes:
a. It is okay to use in water system where human and/or animals may consume the water.
b. Shall not be used in water system where humans and/or animals may consume the water.
c. Anywhere.
d. Only in populated area.
Ans. B) as per SAES-X-500/4.6.6
96. Per Saudi Aramco standards, what is the minimum clearance required to insulate or coat buried
copper conductors crossing a pipeline or piping under cathodic protection.
a. 30 m
b. 15 m
c. 10 m
d. 6 m
Ans. D) as per SAES-X-400/4.9.3
97. What type of transformer rectifier can be installed in outdoor and indoor locations?
a. Oil immersed or air cooled type
 b. Air immersed or oil cooled type
c. Oil immersed or indoor type
d. None of the above.
Ans. A) as per SAES-X-400/4.8.1
98. What terminal points connection is required for protecting equipment for cathodic protection
system?
a. Negative (-)
b. Positive (+)
c. Both
d. None of the above
Ans. C) as per SAES-X-series referring to SA standard drawing AA-036378

1.) When we install distributed impressed current anode:

a.) Whenever the soil is wet.
b.) Where remote anode be will provide satisfactory current distributed.
c.) Where a remote anode will not provide satisfactory current.
d.) In all place

2.) What size of DC cables shall be used for all connection to rectifiers?
a.) 35mm2
b.) 70mm2
c.) 240mm2
d.) 25mm2

3.) Rectifier for vessel and tank internals shall be installed in location:
a.) Accessible to operation and project inspection for repair and periodic monitoring.
b.) Accessible to operations and maintenance personnel for repair and periodic monitoring.
c.) Not accessible to anyone.
d.) Close to road crossing.

4.) Per Saudi Aramco standard, what is the minimum clearance required to insulate or coat buried copper
conductors crossing a pipe line or piping under cathodic protection.
a.) 30mts.
b.) 15mts.
c.) 10mts.
d.) 6mts.

5.) What type of Transformer rectifier can be installed in outdoor and indoor locations?
a.) Oil immersed or air cooled type.
b.) Air immersed or oil cooled type.
c.) Oil immersed or indoor type.
d.) None of the above.

6.) What terminal points connection is required for protection equipment for cathodic protection system?
a.) Negative(-)
b.) Positive (+)
 c.) Both
d.) None of the above

7.) Test station must be provided for measuring pipe-to-soil potential in every?
a.) 2 kilometers
b.) 3 kilometers
c.) 1 kilometers
d.) 4 kilometers

8.) What is the instrument use for anode cable insulation test for damaged cable testing?
a.) Megger test instrument
b.) Highpot test instrument
c.) Low resistance test instrument
d.) Holiday detector test instrument

9.) How much voltage setting for the testing required in anode cable insulation?
a.) 1000 volts
b.) 5000 volts
c.) 15000 volts
d.) 18000 volts

10.) What YERP-SAES standard for cathodic protection of vessel and tanks internal?
a.) YERP-SAES-X-400
b.) YERP-SAES-X-500
c.) YERP-SAES-X-600
d.) YERP-SAES-X-700

11.) Sumps and bottom of the crude tanks and product storage tanks shall be cathodically protected by galvanic
anodes?
a.) True
b.) False ans. a (X-500, 4.1.4)

12.) What kind of anodes to be install as suitable for service at elevated temperature above 70°c.
a.) Cast
b.) Magnesium
c.) Aluminum
d.) Zinc ans. d (X-500, 4.1.3)

13.) How many prepackages anode installed required in isolated casing or sleeves in road crossing area?
a.) 2
b.) 3
c.) 4
d.) 5 ans. c (std drw. AA-036352-002)
 14.) What is the minimum or equal value for steel-to-electrolyte potential with reference to a silver/silver chloride
electrode.
a.) 1.0V
b.) 1.5V
c.) 0.9V
d.) 2.0V ans. c (X-500, 4.5.1)

15.) What is the minimum distance required from the outer diameter of the pipe to the anode in rocky areas.
a.) 300mm
b.) 600mm
c.) 900mm
d.) 1500mm ans. c (std drw. AA-036352-002)

16.) Can we install isolating devices in the hazardous location, buried or submerged portion of a pipeline?
a.) True
b.) False ans. a (X-600, 4.2.11.2 & 3)

17.) What kind of anodes to be used for a new tank bottoms designs? Name even one.
_____________________ (ans. Mixed metal oxide or polymeric anode)

18.) Can we use bare copper conductor when running within 3mtrs of the buried pipeline or piping.
a.) Yes
b.) No ans. a (X-600, 5.5.2)

19.) How many days that CP cathodic protection must be install upon the burial of discontinuous or isolated portion
of the pipeline.
a.) 20days
b.) 30days
c.) 45days
d.) None of the above ans. b (X-400, 5.2.7.2)

20.) What is the minimum design life of galvanic anode system for electrical isolated short pipeline sections.
a.) 7yrs
b.) 10yrs
c.) 15yrs
d.) 20yrs ans. d (X400, 5.3.2)

SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS

99. What is the basic Saudi Aramco Industrial Facility Power Generation and Distribution?
a. 6.9 KV, 3 Φ , 4 wires
b. 13.8 KV, 3 Φ , 4 wires
c. 4.16 KV, 3 Φ , 4 wires
d. None of the above
Ans. B) as per SAES-P-100/6.1.3
100. Per Saudi Aramco standard, what type of cables is to be use in security lighting or perimeter and
area lighting?
a. Unarmored cables
b. Armored cables
c. Metal clad cables
d. Both b and c.
Ans. D) as per SAES-P-104/5.9
101. Per Saudi Aramco series, spring pressure twist-on type connectors and pressure sets screw with
insulating caps are permitted:
a. In non-industrial application.
b. For lighting and receptacle circuit in non-hazardous location.
c. Both a and b.
d. None of the above.
Ans. C) as per SAES-P-104/6.3
102. Per Saudi Aramco series, what type of wire /cable connection is to be used for control wiring?
a. Insulated ring tongue.
b. Locking for tongue.
c. Flanged pork tongue and pin type compression
d. All of the above
Ans. D) as per SAES-P-104/6.6
103. Per Saudi Aramco standards, a type 300 stainless steel breather and drain fittings are required for
enclosure, junction boxes having an internal volume of:
a. Less than 1000 cubic centimeters.
b. Less than 1500 cubic centimeters.
c. Exceeding 2000 cubic centimeters.
d. Exceeding 5000 cubic centimeters.
Ans. C) as per SAES-P-107/7.7
104. Per Saudi Aramco standard series, what is the minimum size of conduit permitted to be installed
inside building of non-industrial areas?
a. 2 in.
b. 3 in.
c. ½ in.
d. ¾ in.
Ans. D) as per SAES-P-107/8.6
105. Per Saudi Aramco standard series, electrical metallic tubing (EMT) is acceptable to be installed in
what location?
a. In hazardous outdoor location.
b. In non-hazardous outdoor location.
c. In hazardous indoor location.
d. In non-hazardous indoor locations.
Ans. D) as per SAES-P- 104/8.4
106. According to SAES-series, what type of enclosure can be installed on severe corrosive environment?
a. Type NEMA 3R, 3 and 4
b. Type NEMA 4X, 3 and 4
c. Type NEMA 1
d. None of the above.
Ans. B) as per SAES-P-104/10.3
107. Per Saudi Aramco standard series, what is minimum clearance for crossing or parallel between
direct buried cables or conduits?
a. 150 mm
b. 200 mm
c. 250 mm
d. 300 mm
Ans. D) as per SAES-P-104/10.3
108. Per Saudi Aramco standard series, what size of cable is to be used for 2-hole compression terminal
connector?
a. 4/0
b. 3/0
c. 2/0
d. 1/0
Ans. A) as per SAES-P-104/6.1
109. Per Saudi Aramco standard series, what is minimum maintained luminance level required inside
battery room?
a. 500 lux
b. 750 lux
c. 300 lux
d. 200 lux
Ans. C) as per SAES-P-123/articles
110. Per Saudi Aramco standard series, what are the characteristics of grounding rods?
a. Be copper or copper jacketed steel or aluminum.
b. If aluminum, only be used in areas protected by cathodic protection.
c. Have a minimum length of 2 meters.
d. For copper or copper jacketed steel rods be a minimum of 16 mm.
Ans. D) as per SAES-P-111/5.2
111. Per Saudi Aramco standard series, which of the following is true about battery installation in battery
room?
a. Manned work station shall be located in battery room.
b. The maintained illuminance level shall be 200 lux.
c. Battery shall be installed in Class 1, Division 1 locations.
d. Cabinet or rack shall not be provided in battery room to have enough space for battery.
Ans. B) as per SAES-P-103.
112. What would be the color of insulated grounding conductor as per Saudi Aramco standard?
a. Yellow jacket or yellow jacket with green stripes.
b. Green jacket or green jacket with white stripes.
c. Green jacket or green jacket with yellow stripes.
d. None of the above
Ans. C) as per SAES-P-111/5.1.e
113. Per Saudi Aramco standard series, what is the minimum creepage distance measured between line
and ground, based on the line-to-line voltage, e.g. for 13.8 KV outdoor termination?
a. 525 mm
b. 542 mm
c. 552 mm
d. None of the above
Ans. C) as per SAES-P-104/6.12
114. What fact is true for cable tray system?
 a. Cable tray shall be aluminum free, except fiber glass cable tray maybe used for alternative.
b. Cable tray shall be designed, manufactured rated and tested in accordance with NEMA FG1.
c. Fiber glass cable tray shall be designed, manufactured, rated and tested in accordance with
NEMA VE 1.
d. Cable shall be installed as a complete system.
Ans. D) as per SAES-P-104/9.7
115. In outdoor plant and other industrial areas located in severe corrosive environments, type of
enclosure shall be:
a. Type IP 66
b. NEMA type 3 or 4
c. Type 304
d. All of the above.
Ans. D) as per SAES-P-104/7.3
116. What is the minimum grounding conductor used for equipment grounding?
a. 25 mm2 (# 4 AWG)
b. 16 mm2 (# 6 AWG)
c. 35 mm2 (# 2 AWG)
d. None of the above
Ans. A) as per SAES-P-111/5.1.b
117. What is minimum conductor to be used for power circuit?
a. 4 mm2 (12 AWG)
b. 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG)
c. 6 mm2 (10 AWG)
d. None of the above
Ans. A) as per SAES-P-104/5.8 (table 1)
118. What type of conduit to be used for severe corrosive environment?
a. PVC coated
b. Hot dip cavaliered PVC coated
c. EMT conduit
d. All of the above
Ans. B) as per SAES-P-104/8.3
119. What is the minimum clearance depth for direct buried low voltage cable?
a. 460 mm
b. 500 mm
c. 600 mm
d. 920 mm
Ans. C) as per SAES-P-104/10.1 (table 2)
120. What is the minimum length of grounding electrode (ground rod) to be used as per SAES-P-111?
a. 2.8 m
b. 3.0 m
c. 2.4 m
d. 2.6 m
Ans. C) as per SAES-P-111/5.2.c
121. What is the maximum number of field splices permitted in circuit for new installations of cables
rated above 1000 volts (excluding submarine cables)?
a. Is the number made necessary by the use of standard size reels with full length cables?
b. Is the number made necessary by the use of standard size reels with full length cables, plus one
extra splice?
 c. Is the number made necessary by the use of standard size reels with full length, plus one extra
splice?
d. None of the above.
Ans. B) as per SAES-P-111/8.3
122. Per Saudi Aramco standard, what is the minimum temperature for low voltage wire?
a. 75oC (wet) / 90oC (dry)
b. 80oC (wet) / 90oC (dry)
c. 90oC (wet) / 90oC (dry)
d. None of the above.
Ans. A) as per SAES-P-104/5.2.2.1
123. What is the minimum unobstructed space required for switchgear?
a. 2 m front and 1 m side
b. 1.5 m front and 1 m side
c. 1 m front and 1 m side
d. None of the above.
Ans. A) as per SAES-P-116
124. What is the minimum clear space between pipeline and poles for overhead towers for any voltage
between 13.8 KV and larger?
a. 20 m
b. 25 m
c. 30 m
d. 35 m
Ans. C) as per SAES-B-064/10.6
125. What is the minimum vertical clearance of overhead line above grade for plant entrance?
a. 8.5 m at 120oC total conductor TCMP
b. 7.5 m
c. 9.5 m
d. 10.5 m
Ans. A) as per SAES-P-107/4.8
126. Per Saudi Aramco standard, what is the minimum size of wire for grounding grade?
a. 240 mm2
b. 70 mm2
c. 120 mm2
d. 35 mm2
Ans. B) as per SAES-P-111/5.g
127. In which location can switchgear, control gear and switchboard be installed?
a. Ventilated / fan environment
b. Non-ventilated / plan environment
c. Air-conditioned environment
d. None of the above.
Ans. C) as per SAES-P-116/1.1
128. In what Saudi Aramco standard reference shall be used for electrical area classification?
a. SAES-B-006
b. SAES-B-014
c. SAES-B-068
d. SAES-B-086
Ans. C)
129. What type of cable / conductor is not permitted to be installed on cable tray?
 a. PLTC type
b. Low voltage unjacketed wires
c. Armored type
d. None of the above.
Ans. B) as per SAES-P-104/5.2.2.3
130. Spring pressure type twist-on connector and pressure set screw connectors with insulating caps are
only permitted to use for:
a. Lighting and receptacle circuits in non-hazardous location.
b. Hazardous classified location
c. Non-industrial application.
d. All of the above.
Ans. A) and C) as per SAES-P-104/6.3
131. Per Saudi Aramco standard, what PCB stands for?
a. Power / control breaker.
b. Poly Chlorinated Biphenyl
c. Poly Chlorinated Bus
d. None of the above
Ans. B) as per SAES-P-100
132. According to SAES series, what is the acceptable value in Ohms for resistance grounded system
above and _________ below 600 volts?
a. 2 ohms
b. 3 ohms
c. 4 ohms
d. 5 ohms
Ans. B) as per SAES-P-111/8.3
133. What SAES series requires minimum depth clearance for 600 volts to 35 KV direct buried cable
power supply?
a. 700 mm
b. 800 mm
c. 920 mm
d. 1070 mm
Ans. C) as per SAES-P-104/10.1 (table 2)
134. What type of conduit can be used in concrete encased duct bank installation?
a. Hot-dip galvanized rigid steel conduit.
b. PVC conduit.
c. RGS-PSV coated conduit.
d. All of the above.
Ans. D) as per SAES-P-104/10.4
135. What is the minimum size of equipment grounding connected to a ground grid or rods?
a. 70 mm2
b. 35 mm2
c. 25 mm2
d. 16 mm2
Ans. C) as per SAES-P-111/5.1.h
136. What is the normal secondary rating of current transformer?
a. 5 amps
b. 7 amps
c. 9 amps
 d. None of the above
Ans. A) as per SAES-P-104/4.11.2 and SAES-P-121/7.2.2
137. What is the distance and height requirements on installing duplex, wire, 20A, receptacle outlet
inside substation?
a. Every 8 m of wall space and 1.5 m above the floor.
b. Every 6 m of wall space and 1 m above the floor.
c. Every 5 m of wall space and 2 m above the floor.
d. All of the above.
Ans. B) as per SAES-P-119/6.7
138. Medium voltage cables rated 5KV to 35 KV shall have the outer jacket consist of:
a. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) suitable for 90oC maximum rated conductor temperature.
b. Shall be sunlight and oil resistant.
c. Both a and b.
d. None of the above.
Ans. C) as per 15-SAMSS-502