601. V 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
2
mm .

608. Solid aluminum conductors 8.0 mm2,, 5.5 mm2, and 3.5 mm2 shall be made of an AA 8000 series
electrical grade.

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 8.0mm 2 type TW single insulated, rated 0-200V 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 counted as 3.
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 RHN.
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.
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 I only temperature rating of any connected termination, conductor
or device.
629. A manufactured assembly design to support and energize lighting fixtures that are capable of
being a readily repositioned is lighting crack.
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 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 60F 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.
674. When connecting a rigid conduit to an outlet box, the correct procedure should be lock nut on
the inside and a bushing on the outside.
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.
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

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 4550 mm.
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 assure that
only qualified person will service the system conductors of size 125 mm2 larger shall be permitted
to be run across open spaces where supported on intervals up to 9000 mm apart.
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 12 mm thick back of the conductors with side protection but not more than
15 mm.
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 76 mm shall be maintained between conductors in concealed knob
and tube wiring.
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 76 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 LS.
700. It is a fabricated assembly of a insulated conductors in a flexible metallic enclosure type AC.