Department of Education

Region V
DIVISION OF NAGA CITY
CAMARINES SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Penafrancia Avenue, Naga City

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II

Prior Knowledge
COMMON COMPETENCIES

PREPARE ELECTRICA MATERIALS AND TOOLS

1. This refers to a wiring accessory that is used to hold the conduit firmly.
2. This refers to the box which is used as termination point and for joining different run of raceway or cable.
3. It is used to protect and route electrical wiring in a building or structure.
4. An electric safety device that automatically trips off and breaks the flow or current when there’s an overload or short
circuit.
5. An electrical device that disconnects or connects the conducting path in an electrical circuit, interrupting the electric
current or diverting it from one conductor to another
6. It is a component of an electrical distribution system which divides an electrical power feed into branch circuits,
while providing a protective circuit breaker or fuse for each circuit, in a common enclosure
7. It is used to drive and loose cross – slotted – head screw.
8. It is used to scrape surfaces of conductors and to remove big cables’ insulation.
9. It is a pipe bending tool with handles of several sizes and lengths.
10. It is commonly used to make terminal loops on copper wire and can each tight places.
11. It is used to drive and to pull out nails.
12. Used for cutting medium or fine wires and bending small pieces of soft metal.
13. Used for cutting big cables and twisting, holding wires together.
14. Used for skinning insulated electrical conductors.
15. A tool intended to cut PVC conduit only.
16. Used for both guiding and testing the work to a vertical or horizontal position.
17. Used to layout distances. It can measure in two measuring systems. English and Metric.

PERFROM MENSURATION AND CALCULATIONS

18. What is the total voltage if you have 20watts and 6Ω?
a. 120V b. 3.33V c. 1.82V d. 10.95V
19. What is the resistance if you have 8 amperes and 600 watts?
a. 9.37Ω b. 4,800 Ω c. 75 Ω d. 69.28Ω
20. What is the power if you have 25 amperes and 10Ω?
a. 250 watts b. 15.81 watts c. 6,250 watts d. 2.5 watts
21. What is the total current if you have 1,000 watts and 30Ω?
a. 30,000A b 5.77A c. 173.2A d. 6.77A
22. A load has a resistance of 8Ω with a voltage of 250V. If the current of the load is 31.25 amperes, what is the power of the
load?
a. 7,812.5 watts b. 7,812.5 V c. 7,912.5 watts d. 7,812.0 watts
23. A load with a 50V supply consumes 150 watts of power. How many amperes does this load consume?
a. 450A b. 3A c. 1.70A d. 3.1A
24. The minimum size of conductor for lighting circuit according to the Philippine Electrical Code.
a. 2.0mm2 b. 3.5mm2 c. 5.5mm2 d. 2.5mm2
25. The ampacity of the connected load shall not exceed how many percent of the ampacity of the wire and over current
protective device (OCPD)?
a.125% b. 250% c. 80% d. 75%
26. What is the total load of 6 lighting outlet in a 230V source?
a. 1080 watts b. 600A c. 2.60A d. 469 watts
27. What is the ampacity rating of a TW 3.5mm2 conductor?
a. 20 A b. 20 watts c. 15 A d. 25 A
28. S2 is the symbol for _______
 a. Single pole switch b. Single pole double throw switch c. Two gang switch d. Two way switch
29. What is the allowable maximum load for each household lighting outlet according toPhilippine Electrical Code (PEC)?
30. The minimum size of conductor for lighting circuit according to the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC).
31. What is the mounting height of a convenience outlet?
32. In sizing the branch circuit conductor supplying an Air conditioning unit or motor, the wire shall be rated________
a. At least 250% of FLA motor rating c. At least 125% of FLA motor rating
b. At least 80% of FLA motor rating d. At least 135% of the total connected load
33. The ampacity of the connected load shall not exceed how many percent of the ampacity of the wire and overcurrent protective
device (OCPD)?
34. What is the minimum size of conductor used for service entrance?

35. 150 centimeter (cm) = _________ decimeter (dm).

36. 13 inch = _______centimeter (cm)
37. 4 foot = ________ centimeter (cm).
4. 5. 6.
40-42. Refer to figure 1.0
38. By 8 graduation
39. By 32 graduation
40. By 16 graduation
Figure 1.0
Get the correct reading based from the range selected.
41. Find the voltage. Range: 250 DCV
__________________________
42. Find the current. Range: 2.5 DcmA
____________________________
43. Find the resistance. Range: X100
____________________________
44. Find the voltage. Range: 1000 ACV
____________________________
45. Find the voltage. Range: 10 DCV
____________________________
46. Find the voltage. Range: .5 DCV
____________________________

47. The following are safety tips in handling energized parts using a multitester (VOM) EXCEPT
a. Use an attendant if necessary
b. Isolate the area from all traffic
c. Turn off all power sources
d. Post signs & barricades
48. When measuring unknown AC voltage using a multitester, you should_____
a. Set the selector knob to the highest voltage range.
b. Set the selector knob to 250V to get the AC voltage.
c. Set the zero ohm adjuster to have an exact measurement of the unknown voltage.
d. Set the selector know to AC and get the measurement.
49. In measuring the voltage of a branch circuit, what should be the position of the test probe?
a. In series with the load and the source
b. Across the supply or load
c. The knob must be in the resistance range and the probe is parallel to the source or load
d. In series with the power supply
50. When measuring unknown AC voltage using a multitester, you should_______________________
51-53. Illustrate how you will measure a voltage using a multitester
54-56 Illustrate how you will measure the amperage of a circuit using multitester
57-59When can you say that there is continuity in the circuit? (using multitester)
 INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWING

51. What is the total load of 4 duplex convenience outlet?

a. 1440 Watts b. 800 Watts c. 720 Watts d. 400Watts
52. What is the total load of 6 lighting outlet in a 230V source?
b. 1080 Watts b. 600 A c. 2.60 Ad. 469 Watts
53. Which part of an electrical plan shows the description of each circuit, current, voltage, size and type of wire, overcurrent
protective device, etc.
a. Feeder diagram b. Schedule of Loads c. Notes and Specification d. Power layout
54. What is the ampacity rating of a TW 3.5 mm2 conductor?
b. 20 A b. 20 Watts c. 15 A d. 25 A
55. It shows the correct positions and interconnections of lighting outlets and switches.
a. Power Layout b. Lighting Layoutc. Blue print d. Riser diagram
56. A part of an electrical plan that shows the location of the proposed project.
a. Site Plan b. Map c. GPS d. Path finder
57. It shows the meaning of an electrical symbol.
a. Notes and specification b. Legend c. Schedule of load d. Name Plate
58. This sign refers to what electrical device
a. Circuit breaker b. Fuse c. Convenience outlet d. Light outlet
59. S2 is the symbol for _______
b. Single pole switch b. Single pole double throw switch c. Two gang switch d. Two way switch

PERFORMANCE:
36-40. Draw the schematic diagram of two(2) single pole switch located in different locations each controlling two(2) bulbs.

41-45. Draw the pictorial diagram of a duplex convenience outlet with grounding
- Correct connection of electrical devices and grounding
- Show how OCPDs are connected (fr. Main to its branch circuit)

46-50. Find the total load in amperes of a single family dwelling with 230 Volt service, Single phase – 3 wire 60Hz in line to line service
(Show your solution)

A. Lighting Load:
Ckt 1 – 900 Watts
Ckt 2 – 800 Watts
Ckt 3 – 600 Watts
B. Small Appliances:
Ckt 4 – 1800 Watts
Ckt 5 – 1440 Watts
C. Other Loads:
Ckt 6 – 8KW (Range)
Ckt 7 – 4500 Watts (Water Heater)

Ckt 8 – 2.5 Horse power (ACU)

Ckt 9 – 1.5 Horse Power (ACU)
60. Use to bend exclusively for EMT. It can also be used to bend RSC provided the size is smaller than the bender
capacity size.
61. Cuts a

Used to turn or drive screws with slotted heads using electricity

A small electrically operation drilling machine – portable electric drill

Cuts away rough edges or burrs inside pipe after it has been cut with a pipe cutter. It is used with an auger brace.
- Pipe burring Reamer

A pipe bending tool made in various sizes and handle lengths, depending upon the diameter of the pipe to be
bent – Hickey

 Another important tool used to cut pipe and has three small round cutters. It is made of hardened steel. The pipe
is slipped over tongue where the cut is to made. The cutters are gradually pressed against the pipe and rotated
until it is severed. – Pipe cutter

 Use to cut a hole on boxes for cable/conduit entrance

 Shaft or spindle use to hold a revolving cutting tool or the work cut. – Hole saws and Arbor

 Used to heat PVC conduit for bending

62. What is the allowable maximum load for each household lighting outlet according toPhilippine Electrical Code (PEC)?
63. The minimum size of conductor for lighting circuit according to the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC).
64. What is the mounting height of a convenience outlet?
65. In sizing the branch circuit conductor supplying an Air conditioning unit or motor, the wire shall be rated________
c. At least 250% of FLA motor rating c. At least 125% of FLA motor rating
d. At least 80% of FLA motor rating d. At least 135% of the total connected load
66. The ampacity of the connected load shall not exceed how many percent of the ampacity of the wire and overcurrent protective
device (OCPD)?
67. What is the minimum size of conductor used for service entrance?