601. VARNISH can be used in dry location only.

602. Unless otherwise specified conductors mentioned in the PEC shall be of the COPPER,
ALUMINUM and COPPER CLAD except ALUMINUM CLAD.

603. Where installed in raceways, conductors of size 8 mm2 and larger shall be stranded.

604. 50 mm2 or larger is what conductors size comprising each phase, neutral or grounded conductor
are permitted to be connected in parallel.

605. For type V-cables, the minimum size shall be 8.0 mm2.

606. For conductors having a voltage rating up to 2000 volts, the minimum size of copper conductors
shall be 2.0 mm.

607. If the conductors voltage rating from 2001 to 5000 volts, the minimum conductor size shall be
8.0 mm2.

608. Solid aluminum conductors 8.0 mm2,, 5.5 mm2, and 3.5 mm2 shall be made of an AA 8000 series
electrical grade.
Sec. 3.10.1.14
609. For type MI conductor, the maximum operating temperature is 90 ˚C.

610. For type MI conductor, the insulated material used is MAGNESIUM OXIDE.

611. The maximum operating temperature of type TFE conductor is 250 DEGREES CENTIGRADE.

612. The letter W of type THW conductor means MOISTURE.

613. The maximum operating temperature of type THW is 75 DEGREES CENTIGRADE.

614. The maximum operating temperature of type TW is 60 DEGREES CENTIGRADE.

615. The ampacity of 8.0mm2 type TW single insulated, rated 0-2000V in free air conductor based on
ambient temperature of 30 degrees centigrade is 55 amperes.

616. When there are 6 conductors in a raceway or cable the ampacity reduction factor is 80 %.
617. When there are 7 through 9 conductors in a raceway or cable, the ampacity reduction
factor is 70%.
618. A neutral conductor which carries only the unbalance from other conductors as in the
case of normally balance circuits of three or more conductors shall not required to be
counted.
 Article 3.10.1.15.b

619. With two conductors installed in a conduit, up to what percent of its cross-section in the
conduct can be filled to 31%.

620. A conductor having one or more layer of non-conducting material that are not
considered as electrical insulation covered.

621. When bare grounded conductors are used with insulated conductors, there are
ampacities limited to that permitted for the adjacent insulated conductors.

622. Conductors shall not be installed in locations where the operating temperature will
exceed that specified by the code for the type of insulation used.

623. An enclosed design either for surface and flush mounting and provided with a frame,
mat or trim in which a swinging door or doors are or may be hung cabinet.

624. The conductor with the highest insulation temperature rating is RHH.

625. Coaxial cable for a fire alarm system shall be permitted to have a copper covered steel
center conductor with a minimum of 30 percent copper and shall be listed as type I, II and
IV only.
sec. 7.60.3.15

626. The type letter for moisture-resistant thermo set as RHW.

627. Aluminum and copper-clad aluminum of the same circular mill and insulation have the
same ampacity.

628. The temperature rating associated with the ampacity of a conductor shall be so
selected and coordinated as to not exceed the Lowest temperature rating of any connected
termination, conductor or device.
Article 1.10.1.14.C

629. A manufactured assembly design to support and energize lighting fixtures that are
capable of being a readily repositioned is lighting track.

630. The temperature rating of a conductor is a maximum temperature, at any location along
 its length that the conductor can withstand over a prolonged time period without serious
degradation.

631. The minimum insulation level for neutral conductors of solidly grounded system shall
be 600 volts
.
632. The maximum operating temperatures of rubber-covered, type RFH- 1 heat resistant
fixture wire is 167/75 degree F.

633. The ampacity of capacitor circuit conductors shall not be less than 135 percent of the
rated current of the capacitor.

634. Stranded conductors shall be for wiring of fixture chains and other movable parts.

635. Thermoplastic insulation may stiffen at temperature colder than minus 10 degrees C
requiring care be exercised during installation at such temperatures.

636. Silicone rubber insulated fixture wire SF-1 should be limited to use where the voltage
does not exceed 300 volts.

637. Insulated conductors used in wet locations shall be MTW.

638. The ampacity of type UF cable shall be that of C conductors.

639. Type THW insulation has a 90 degree C rating for use in wiring though fixtures.
Wiring devices

640. What is the reason why tinning rubber insulated twisted cable is necessary? Chemical
reactions between rubber and copper are prevented.

641. Galvanized conduit has a finish exterior and interior of Zinc.

642. To remove the rough edges after a cutting a conduit, both end a conduit should be
Burnished or reamed.

643. Which of the following has the highest electrical breakdown strength and longest life
compared to other insulating materials? Impregnated paper.
644. When a fluorescent lamb blinks on and off repeatedly it will cause Damage of the
ballast.

645. To cut a rigid conduit, use a Hack saw and ream the ends.

646. What will an electrician use to determine if whether that raceway is truly vertical Level.

647. When working in high voltage equipment, and electrician before wearing the rubber
gloves should make sure that the gloves are cleaned both outside inside and tested to
withstand the high voltage.

648. Before being placed under a screw head stranded wire should be twisted together
tightly.

649. What is used to sharpen an electrician knife carborundum.

650. What is the usual cause for breaking a drill bit when drilling into a steel I-beam? Heavier
pressure on the bit.

651. The purpose of using lock nuts sometimes in making electrical connecting on studs
loosening of connection due to vibration is presented.

652. Raceway are provided with expansion joints to compensate for thermal expansion and
contraction.

653. According to the code, the connection of a ground clamp to a grounding electrode shall
be accessible.

654. Which is the less important of the following are the important reminders in making a
good soldered connection between two stranded wires? Between twisted the two wire
together, apply solder to each strand.

655. Instead if slicing across the cross-section when skinning a small wire, the insulation
must be penciled down to decrease the danger of nicking the wire.

656. Cutting the fluid is used when threading conduit so that finish of thread is improved.
657. In electrical constructing mica is commonly used for commutator bar separator.

658. Which of the following is not a type of file? Octagonal

659. When the fuse becomes hot under normal condition, the probable cause must be?
Pressure of fuse clip is insufficient.

660. A type of wrench that is not used to connect rigid conduit. Box end .

661. Advantage of rubber insulation does not absorb moisture.

662. What is galvanized conduit made of iron

663. In order to compensate for voltage drop it is necessary to increase the wire size when
rerouting conduit over a certain distance.

664. To cut raceway, a type of saw with fine teeth called tube saw is used.

665. What is the purpose of using a friction type when wrapping the splice rubber and friction
tape? to protect the rubber.
666. What tool is used to bend small sized conduit? Hickey

667. When the cutting holes in masonry, what tool is commonly used? Star drill

668. It is not advisable for electrician to wear shoes that have sponge rubber sole while
working because they are easily punctured when stepping on nail

669. When cutting steel wire, electrician should not use diagonal lineman pliers.

670. When do you use a tap tool? Cutting internal threads

671. When cutting metal conduit, the pressure applied to the hacksaw should be on the
forward stroke only.

672. A hacksaw blade with fine teeth should be used when cutting large stranded conductors
rather than coarse teeth because pulling of strands is avoided.

673. To fastened a box to a terra cotta, use a rawl plug.

675. The reason why electricians must make sure that his tools are in excellent condition is
because defective tools may cause accident.

676. Conductor should never be overloaded because it will cause deterioration of insulation.

677. What is the most important thing to do when soldering two conductors together use
plenty of solder

678. It is not considered as a good flux when soldering conductors because it is corrosive.

679. Which of the following plugs material driven into holes in masonry, concrete, plaster
should not be used? Wooden,

680. Wire run above heated ceilings and within thermal insulation, conductors shall be
derated on the basis of 50 Degrees.

681. If the allowable current carrying capacity of a conductor does not correspond to the
rating of the standard size over current device, the next used provided the current does not
exceed 800 amps

Open wiring on Insulator

682. On open wire on insulators 8 mm2 or larger conductors supported on solid knobs shall
be securely tied thereto by tie wires having an insulation equivalent to that of the conductor.

683. In dry locations where not exposed to serve physical damage, conductors shall be
permitted to be separately enclosed in flexible metallic tubing in continuous lengths not
exceeding 4500 mm.
Article 3.98.2.6.A

684. Conductors in open wiring shall be installed along the sides or through bored hole in
floor joists, studs or rafters except in buildings completed before the wiring is installed and
having headroom at all points of less than 900 mm.
685. Where open conductors crossing ceiling joists and wall studs are exposed to physical
damage they shall be protected by guard strips not less than 25 mm nominal and thickness.
686. Open wiring on insulators shall be permitted on system up to 600 volts nominal, only for
industrial or agricultural establishment.

687. In industrial establishment only where conditions of maintenance and supervision

688. Where screws are used to mount knobs in open wiring, they shall be of length sufficient
to penetrate the wood to a deft equal to at least ½ of the height of the knob.

689. Open conductors within 2000 mm from the floor shall be considered exposed to
physical damage.

690. Open conductors crossing ceiling joist and wall studs can also be protected by a
substantial running board at least 13 mm thick back of the conductors with side protection
but not more than 50 mm.
Article 3.98.2.6.c.2

691. Exposed conductors in open wiring shall be separated at least 50 mm from metal
raceways, piping, or other conducting materials.

Concealed knob and tube wiring

692. Concealed knob and tube wiring shall be permitted to be used only for extensions of
existing installation in all of these.

693. Conductors support in concealed knob and tube wiring shall be installed within 150 mm
of each side of each tap or splice and at intervals not exceeding 300.

694. A clearance of not less than 75 mm shall be maintained between conductors in

695. Knob and tube wiring splices shall be soldered unless approved devices are used.
696. In concealed knob and tube wiring clearance of not less than 26 mm shall be
maintained between conductors the surface over which is passes.

697. When passing through wood members in plastered partitions, conductors in concealed
knob and tube wiring shall be protected by noncombustible, nonabsorbent insulating tubes
extending not less than 75 mm beyond the wood member.

698. Concealed knob-tube wiring shall not be hollow spaces of walls ceilings and attics
where such spaces are insulated by loose or rolled insulation material.
Armored cable (type AC cable)

699. Armored cables that are flame retardant and have limited smoke characteristics shall be
permitted to be identified with suffix AC.

700. It is a fabricated assembly of a insulated conductors in a flexible metallic enclosure type