Pec, Ee Laws, Codes & Ethics
Pec, Ee Laws, Codes & Ethics
Pec, Ee Laws, Codes & Ethics
1. Section 2 Article II states that an electrical engineer shall before undertaking any engagement or entering into
contract which calls for his professional service that will require or need the use of apparatus , equipment or things
in which he has financial interest must have such situation clarified in the contract or agreement to avoid
A) government interest B) conflict of interest
C) owners interest D) city interest
2. Code of Ethics for Electrical Engineer was approved under Board Resolution no. __ series of 1995.
A) 25 B) 28
C) 22 D) 20
3. RA 7920 Rule 1 is defining?
A) The new rules and regulations of the BEE B) PEE, list
C) Syllabi D) Commission structure
4. Each member of the Board of Electrical Engineering must be natural-born Filipino citizen and a resident of the
Philippines for at least ___ consecutive years.
A) 5 B) 10
C) 15 D) 3
5. Refers to any energy-consuming equipment including motors, heaters, furnaces, light sources and other devices
which utilize electric energy, for any purpose
A) electric supply equipment B) utilization equipment
C) power plant equipment D) industrial equipment
6. The passing general weighted average rating in the registered electrical engineering examination shall be 70% with
no grade below ___ percent in any of the three subjects.
A) 70 B) 50
C) 60 D) 40
7. An applicant for examination shall be allowed to retake ___ , only the subjects which he has obtained a grade below
50 per cent.
A) two times B) once
C) any number D) three times
8. The exemption from examination and registration granted by this law shall be good only for ___ , renewable for ___
at the discretion of the Board.
A) three months, three months B) six months, three months
C) twelve months, twelve months D) six months, six months
9. Is any equipment which produces, modifies, regulates, or controls the supply of electric energy.
A) substation B) electric plant
C) electric supply equipment D) electrical system
10. Any person applying for admission to the registered electrical engineering examination must be at least ___ years
of age.
A) 18 B) 23
C) 21 D) 25
11. Each member of the Board of Electrical Engineering must be at least ___ years of age.
A) 45 B) 35
C) 30 D) 25
12. RA 7920 Rule 1 is defining?
A) The new rules and regulations of the BEE B) PEE, list
C) Syllabi D) Commission structure
13. RA 7920 Rule 2(m) defining?
A) PEE B) REE
C) RME D) IIEE
14. Section 7 of Art I is
A) An electrical engineer shall discharge his duties with absolute fidelity to his clients and employers, etc.
B) An electrical engineer shall strive to upgrade his skill and knowledge in electrical engineering, etc.
C) An electrical engineer shall due regard at all times for the safety of the life and health of his employees, other workers, etc.
D) An electrical engineer may express his opinion on an electrical engineering subject whether publicly or privately, only such opinion is
called for, etc.
15. Section 4 of Art I is all about
A) An electrical engineer shall discharge his duties with absolute fidelity to his clients and employers, … etc.
B) An electrical engineer shall only advertise his work or merit in a simple manner and void any practice that will discredit, … etc.
C) An electrical engineer shall strive to upgrade his skill and knowledge in electrical engineering,…etc.
D) An electrical engineer shall uphold the honor and dignity of his profession and therefore shall avoid association or business dealings with any
person or enterprises of questionable character.
16. The calling which requires the passing of appropriate government board examination.
A) practice B) profession
C) vocation D) engineering
17. Section 6 of ART I is
A) An electrical engineer shall endeavor to extend knowledge of electrical engineering to the public and shall discourage spreading the untrue,
unfair, and exaggerating statements regarding electrical engineering.
B) An electrical engineer shall due regard at all times for the safety of the life and health of his employees, other workers, etc.
C) An electrical engineer shall discharge his duties with absolute fidelity to his clients and employers, … etc.
D) An electrical engineer shall strive to upgrade his skill and knowledge in electrical engineering,…etc.
18. Section 7 of Art I is
A) An electrical engineer shall discharge his duties with absolute fidelity to his clients and employers, etc.
B) An electrical engineer shall strive to upgrade his skill and knowledge in electrical engineering, etc.
C) An electrical engineer shall due regard at all times for the safety of the life and health of his employees, other workers, etc.
D) An electrical engineer may express his opinion on an electrical engineering subject whether publicly or privately, only such opinion is
called for, etc.
19. RA 7920 Rule 4 is ___ to mandate its performance of its powers, duties, functions and responsibilities set forth.
A) enforcement and execution B) action on papers, communications
C) promulgation of decisions D) assignments of duties
20. The reason why the obligation exists
A) vinculum B) prestation
C) debtor D) creditor
21. Which one of the following is an essential element of a contract?
A) consent B) freedom
C) fraud D) delay
22. Unauthorized making, using or selling for use, or for profit, of an invention covered by a valid claim of patent during
the life of patent
A) duplication B) modification
C) infringement D) copy
23. A part of specification which describes the technical details of each types of construction.
A) shop drawing B) specific clause
C) general clause D) order of work
24. Section 6 Art I states that an electrical engineer shall have due regard at all ___ for the safety of the life and health
of his employees, etc.
A) contracts B) times
C) work areas D) buildings
25. Before starting any installation work, alteration, repair or extension on any electrical system, what type of permit is
needed?
A) Building permit B) Working permit
C) Electrical permit D) Plumbing permit
26. A deliberate and voluntary act to evade fulfillment of an obligation is
A) negligence B) delay
C) default D) fraud
27. This is a delay in giving or delivering a thing.
A) Mora Solvendi ex re B) Mora Solvendi ex persona
C) Mora accipiende D) Compensatio morae
28. It is a legal wrong committed through or negligence on a person or property independent of a contract.
A) Quasi contract B) Quasi delicts
C) dolo incidente D) dolo causante
29. Elements of a contract consisting of unusual stipulation of the parties are the
A) mutual elements B) essential elements
C) natural elements D) accidental elements
30. A disciplinary action recognized by electrical engineering law filed in court of competent jurisdiction
A) Public hearing B) Administrative proceeding
C) Criminal proceeding D) Complaint
31. Which of the following is true concerning type NM cable?
A) it may e installed where exposed to corrosive fumes
B) it may be fished in air voids in masonry block or tile wall
C) it may be embedded in masonry, concrete, or plaster
D) it may be covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finished
32. Type THW insulation has a ___degrees C rating for use in writing through fixtures.
A) 60 B) 75
C) 85 D) 90
33. Where an AC system operating at less than ___ volts is grounded at any point, the grounded conductor shall be run
to each service.
A) 300 B) 600
C) 1000 D) 1500
34. The maximum number of overcurrent devices that may be installed in a lighting panel is
A) 24 B) 36
C) 42 D) 48
35. Gas manufacturing plant where flamble gases may escape is considered as
A) Class I, Division 1 area B) Class II, Division 1 area
C) Class I, Division 2 area D) Class III, Division 2 area
36. ____ cable shall be flame-retardant, moisture-resistant, fungus-resistant, and corrosion-resistant.
A) MI B) USE
C) NMC D) NM
37. Service conductors passing over roofs must have a clearance over the roof which they pass of
A) 1000 mm B) 1500 mm
C) 2000 mm D) 2500 mm
38. The ampacity of a device to open under short circuit or ground fault is based on its ___ rating.
A) operating B) interrupting
C) ampacity D) temperature
39. The ampacity of conductors maybe derated at most
A) two times B) only once
C) many times D) three times
40. Conductors shall not be installed in locations where the operating temperature will exceed that specified for the
type of ___ used.
A) connectors B) protection
C) insulation D) wiring
41. The minimum feeder-circuit conductor size, before the application of any adjustment or correction factors, shall
have an allowance ampacity equal to or greater than the non continuous load plus ___ percent of the continuous
load.
A) 100 B) 125
C) 80 D) 75
42. Code requires that the minimum area exposed surface offered by a plate electrode shall be
A) 1/8 sq. m. B) 1/4 sq. m.
C) 3/8 sq. m. D) 1/2 sq. m.
43. To provide for small appliance load in dwelling units, the feeder should be computed at
A) 1500 VA B) 3000 VA
C) 2400 VA D) 3600 VA
44. The largest standard cartridge fuse rating is
A) 6000 A B) 1200 A
C) 4000 A D) 8000 A
45. What is the demand load in VA for 220 receptacles that are connected to a feeder circuit?
A) 39,600 B) 31,680
C) 24,800 D) 22,000
46. Branch circuit conductors supplying a 50-A, 3-phase, 230-volt, 40oC induction motor shall be rated at not less than
A) 50 A B) 62.5 A
C) 100 A D) 57.5 A
47. A 15-amp receptacles on standard 15-amp branch circuit shall not supply a portable appliance load in excess of
A) 15 A B) 12 A
C) 10 A D) 9 A
48. Each phase leg of a wye –connected, 3-phase, 4-wire 120/208-V load is rated 400 A. The neutral conductor must be
rated at least
A) 570 A B) 400
C) 340 A D) 280 A
49. A 3-phase, 460-V, 60-hp motor has a 77 amp full load current rating. What is the minimum ampacity of the non-
time delay fuse required for this motor, which has an autotransformer starting and no code letter?
A) 175 A B) 225 A
C) 800 A D) 250 A
50. A dwelling has a floor area of 150 sq. m. If the source voltage is 220 volts, what is the computed lighting load
current?
A) 10.63 A B) 12.54 A
C) 16.36 A D) 18.64 A
51. Determine the minimum appliance and laundry load required for a dwelling unit.
A) 1500 VA B) 2000 VA
C) 3000 VA D) 4000 VA
52. What must be the ampacity of the conductor supplying a 3-phase, 25-hp, 220V motor having an efficiency of 90.5%
and a power factor of 84%
A) 80.48 A B) 91.53 A
C) 94.66 A D) 98.30 A
53. For dwelling units, the demand factor is 100% for the first 3000 VA and 35% from 3001 to 12,000 VA load. For a
total connected load of 5000 VA, the total computed load is
A) 300 VA B) 3700 VA
C) 3900 VA D) 4000 VA
54. A 3-phase, squirrel cage induction motor has a rated full load current of 34 A. If a nontime delay fuse is used for
each branch circuit, short circuit current protection, what must be its rating if the motor has no code letter with
full voltage starting.
A) 50 A B) 60 A
C) 90 A D) 100 A
55. How many amperes will a 100 A TDF hold for 10 seconds before stripping open the circuit( rule of thumb)?
A) 250 A B) 300 A
C) 500 A D) 600 A
56. A 3-phase, 220 volt line supplies power to three-phase motors rated 20-hp, 15-hp and 10-hp respectively. The
motor full load currents are 45 amp, 39 amp and 29 amp. What must be the ampacity of the feeder conductors
supplying these motors?
A) 113.00 A B) 124.25 A
C) 133.33 A D) 141.25 A
57. Determine the demand load for six ranges rated at 2.8 kW each. The demand factor is 59%.
A) 9.9 B) 15.6
C) 16.8 D) 1.65
58. Determine the combined load for a 10 hp single-phase motor having a full-load current of 50 A and a 100 A non-
continuous lighting and appliance load.
A) 150.0 A B) 162.5 A
C) 172.5 A D) 187.5 A
59. Where receptacles are connected to a 30-A branch circuit. The maximum allowable cord and plug connected load
shall not be more than
A) 30 A B) 24 A
C) 16 A D) 20 A
60. What is the ampacity of conductors supplying a 40-hp and 50-hp, three-phase, 460-V motor with a full load current
of 52 and 65 A respectively, having a code letter F and service factor of 1.15 with full voltage starting?
A) 131.25 A B) 117 A
C) 130 A D) 149.5 A
PEC
The unit of measuring resistance is
A) ohm B) ampere
C) volt D) ammeter
The meter which measure current is known as
A) voltmeter B) ohmmeter
C) evometer D) ammeter
The meter which measure voltage is known as
A) avometer B) voltmeter
C) ammeter D) multimeter
The force tending to move the electricity is called
A) current B) resistance
C) emf D) potential difference
When determining the load on the “volt-amperes per square foot” basis, the floor area shall be computed from the ___ dimensions of the building.
A) inside B) outside
C) midpoint D) any of these
A thermal protection is intended to protect a motor against
A) dangerous overheating B) short circuit
C) ground fault D) none of these
The connection of a grounding electrode conductor to a driven ground rod shall be
A) visible B) accessible
C) readily accessible D) not required to be accessible
Connection from any grounding conductor of the type FCC cable shall be made to the shield system at each
A) receptacle B) outlet
C) switch D) junction
Type MV cables shall be permitted for use on power systems rated up to ___ volts.
A) 600 B) 4160
C) 2300 D) 35,000
A lighting and appliance panel board contains six 3-pole circuit breakers and eight 2-pole circuit breakers. The maximum allowable number of
single pole breakers permitted to be added in this panel board is
A) 8 B) 16
C) 28 D) 42
Unless specified otherwise, live parts of electrical equipment operating at ___ volts or more shall be guarded.
A) 32 B) 50
C) 115 D) 150
Type THW insulation has a ___degrees C rating for use in writing through fixtures.
A) 60 B) 75
C) 85 D) 90
Conduit used to protect direct buried cable shall be provided with a ___ where the cable leaves the conduit underground.
A) seal B) clamp
C) bushing D) connector
In general, the voltage limitation between conductors in surface metal raceway is ___ volts.
A) 300 B) 500
C) 600 D) 1000
Type UF cable shall be permitted for
A) service entrance cable B) embedded in concrete
C) direct burial D) hoistways
Where a change occurs in the size of the ungrounded conductor, a similar change may be made in the size of the ___ conductor.
A) hot B) grounding
C) grounded D) none of these
Which of the following may not be used in damp or wet location?
A) type AC armored cable B) open wiring
C) electrical metal tubing D) rigid metal conduit
Expansion joints and telescoping sections of raceways shall be made electrically continuous by equipment ___ or other means approved for the
purpose.
A) grounding conductors B) grounded conductor
C) bonding jumpers D)none of these
When counting the number of conductors in a box, a conductor running through the box is counted as ___ conductor(s).
A) one B) two
C) zero D) none of these
When an outlet from an underfloor raceway is discontinued the circuit conductors supplying the outlet
A) may be handled like abandoned outlets on loop wiring
B) may be reinsulated
C) may be spliced
D) shall be removed from the raceway
Where required, drawings for feeder installations must be submitted before
A) completion of installation B) beginning of installation
C) the use of feeders D) the use of branch circuits
Type FCC cable wiring system is designed for installations under
A) tile B) carpet
C) carpet squares D) concrete
Where an AC system operating at less than ___ volts is grounded at any point, the grounded conductor shall be run to each service.
A) 300 B) 600
C) 1000 D) 1500
The maximum number of overcurrent devices that may be installed in a lighting panel is
A) 24 B) 36
C) 42 D) 48
In dwelling units and guest rooms of hotels, overcurrent devices shall not be located in
A) hallways B) bathrooms
C) bedrooms D) kitchens
Which of the following is true concerning type NM cable?
A) it may e installed where exposed to corrosive fumes
B) it may be fished in air voids in masonry block or tile wall
C) it may be embedded in masonry, concrete, or plaster
D) it may be covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finished
The definition of a bathroom is an area including ___ with one or more of the following: a toilet, a tub, or a shower.
A) water heater B) sliding glass door
C) spa D) basin
Where a service mast is used for the support of service drop conductors, it shall be of adequate strength or be supported by
A) studs B) braces or guys
C) rigid conduit D) RC beams
Conductors shall not be installed in locations where the operating temperature will exceed that specified for the type of ___ used.
A) connectors B) protection
C) insulation D) wiring
Multi-outlet assembly may be used
A) where concealed B) in storage battery rooms
C) in dry location D) in hoistways
No grounded interior wiring shall be electrically connected to a supply system unless the supply system contains a corresponding conductor
which is
A) shielded B) bonded
C) grounded D) low-voltage
In computing the load of fluorescent fixtures, the computation shall be based on the ___ of the fixture.
A) wattage of the ballast B) wattage of the lamp
C) total ampere rating D) voltage of the fixture
Circuit breakers shall not be located in the vicinity of easily ignitable material such as in
A) hallways B) laundry rooms
C) clothes closets D) basement
____ cable shall be flame-retardant, moisture-resistant, fungus-resistant, and corrosion-resistant.
A) MI B) USE
C) NMC D) NM
The minimum feeder-circuit conductor size, before the application of any adjustment or correction factors, shall have an allowance ampacity
equal to or greater than the non continuous load plus ___ percent of the continuous load.
A) 100 B) 125
C) 80 D) 75
Heavy-duty lampholders shall have a rating not less than ___ watts of the ad medium type, and not less than ___ watts of any other type.
A) 750, 750 B) 1000, 750
C) 660, 750 D) 600, 1000
The ampacity of a device to open under short circuit or ground fault is based on its ___ rating.
A) operating B) interrupting
C) ampacity D) temperature
A single grounding electrode is permitted when the resistance to ground does not exceed ___ ohms.
A) 5 B) 10
C) 15 D) 25
Flexible cords to portable electrically heated appliances rated at more than ___ watts shall be approved heating cords.
A) 50 B) 100
C) 300 D) 500
Raceways shall be installed ___ between outlet, junction or splicing points prior to the installation of conductors.
A) partially B) complete
C) straight D) tightly
At what angle does a header attach to a floor duct?
A) reverse B) parallel
C) right angle D) none of these
A type of surface or flush raceway, designed to hold conductors and receptacles, is called
A) underfloor raceway B) cellular metal floor raceway
C) multioutlet assembly D) recessed outlets
The ampacity of conductors maybe derated at most
A) two times B) only once
C) many times D) three times
A 52-A motor compressor protected with a 90-A device will not start and run up to speed. What is the maximum size of the inverse time breaker
permitted?
A) 150 A B) 130 A
C) 140 A D) 125 A
A 3-phase, 460-V, 60-hp motor has a 77 amp full load current rating. What is the minimum ampacity of the non-time delay fuse required for this
motor, which has an autotransformer starting and no code letter?
A) 175 A B) 225 A
C) 800 A D) 250 A
What is the ampacity of THW copper conductors supplying a 6-kVA capacitor connected to the circuit of a three-phase, 230-volt, 15-hp motor?
A) 10 A B) 15 A
C) 20 A D) 25 A
What size of overcurrent protection device is required on the secondary side of a 100-VA, two wire, 480/24-V transformer?
A) 6 A B) 12 A
C) 15 A D) 10 A
What is the ampacity of conductors supplying a 40-hp and 50-hp, three-phase, 460-V motor with a full load current of 52 and 65 A respectively,
having a code letter F and service factor of 1.15 with full voltage starting?
A) 133.25 A B) 117 A
C) 130 A D) 149.5 A
What size of transformers are required to supply a single-phase load of 25 kVA and a three-phase load of 40 kVA using an open delta system.
A) 50 kVA, 25 kVA B) 50 kVA, 50 kVA
C) 37.5 kVA, 37.5 kVA D) 50 kVA, 37.5 kVA
Underground service conductors must have sufficient to carry the computed load of building. What is the minimum size allowed for copper
conductors?
A) 8 mm2 B) 6 mm2
C) 5.5 mm2 D) 14 mm2
What is the minimum ampacity of neutral conductor to carry the unbalanced load with a line current of 70, 80 and 100 A respectively?
A) 41.3 A B) 26.5 A
C) 45.2 A D) 28.9 A
The largest standard cartridge fuse rating is
A) 6000 A B) 1200 A
C) 4000 A D) 8000 A
A 15-amp receptacles on standard 15-amp branch circuit shall not supply a portable appliance load in excess of
A) 15 A B) 12 A
C) 10 A D) 9 A
The maximum setting of the primary overcurrent device for a 460/230-volt, askarel-insulated, single-phase transformer without secondary
protection, whose primary full load current is 40 A shall be
A) 40 A B) 50 A
C) 80 A D) 100 A
Branch circuit conductors supplying a 50-A, 3-phase, 230-volt, 40oC induction motor shall be rated at not less than
A) 50 A B) 62.5 A
C) 100 A D) 57.5 A
A building has a load of 19 kVA for single-phase and 25-kVA for three-phase load. What size of transformers are required to supply this load,
using closed delta system on the secondary?
A) 1-25 kVA, 2-15 kVA B) 1-50 kVA, 2-25 kVA
C) 1-50 kVA, 2-15 kVA D) 3-15 kVA
A 460 to 230-volt, 1.5 percent impedance, 100-A rated primary current askarel-insulated transformer is equipped with coordinated thermal
protection and has proper secondary overcurrent protection. The primary circuit breaker shall not exceed
A) 125 A B) 300 A
C) 400 A D) 200 A
A 5-hp, 3-phase, 230-vot squirrel-cage motor is marked 40 degrees C and has a nameplate rating of 15 A, the setting of an adjustable overload
device shall not exceed
A) 19 A B) 20 A
C) 21 A D) 25 A
The unit lighting for a dwelling unit expressed in watts per square meter shall be
A) 8 watts B) 16 watts
C) 24 watts D) 40 watts
For the kitchen small appliance load in dwelling occupancies, the code requires not less than
A) two 20 A circuits B) one 15 A circuit
C) two 15 A circuits D) one 20 A circuit
To provide for small appliance load in dwelling units, the feeder should be computed at
A) 1500 VA B) 1200 VA
C) 2400 VA D) 3600 VA
The service or feeder capacity necessary to provide for six 5-kW household electric clothes dryer is
A) 18 kW B) 24 kW
C) 27.5 kW D) 19.5 kW
When using optional calculation method for dwelling unit service, all other loads above the initial 10 kVA is to be assessed at
A) 30% B) 40%
C) 50% D) 60%
For service drop conductors not exceeding 600 volts its minimum clearance over commercial areas parking lots subject to truck traffic is
A) 3100 mm B) 3700 mm
C) 4600 mm D) 5500 mm
Conductors must have a clearance from windows, porches, fire escapes of not less than
A) 700 mm B) 800 mm
C) 900 mm D) 1000 mm
Service conductors passing over roofs must have a clearance over the roof which they pass of
A) 1000 mm B) 1500 mm
C) 2000 mm D) 2500 mm
When the voltage between service conductors does not exceed 300 volts and the roof has a slope of not less than 100 mm in 300 mm, the
clearance can be reduced to
A) 600 mm B) 800 mm
C) 900 mm D) 1000 mm
Service using copper conductors shall have sufficient capacity and shall not be smaller than
A) 5.5 sq. mm B) 8.0 sq. mm
C) 14 sq. mm D) 22 sq. mm
The minimum diameter of a steel ground electrode is
A) 10 mm B) 12 mm
C) 14 mm D) 16 mm
Code requires that the minimum area exposed surface offered by a plate electrode shall be
A) 1/8 sq. m. B) 1/4 sq. m.
C) 3/8 sq. m. D) 1/2 sq. m.
A single grounding electrode is permitted when the resistance to the ground does not exceed
A) 10 ohms B) 15 ohms
C) 25 ohms D) 30 ohms
The minimum size of a copper equipment grounding conductor required for equipment connected to a 40-A circuit
A) 5.5 sq. mm B) 8.0 sq. mm
C) 14 sq. mm D) 22 sq. mm
The length of free conductors at outlets and switch point for splices and connection of fixture and devices must be at least
A) 100 mm B) 120 mm
C) 150 mm D) 200 mm
In concealed knob and tube wiring, the clearance to be maintained between conductors is
A)45 mm B) 55 mm
C) 66 mm D) 76 mm
Support of AC cable should have intervals not exceeding
A) 1000 mm B) 1300 mm
C) 1500 mm D) 1400 mm
In rigid metal wiring conduit, the minimum electrical trade size is
A) 15 mm B) 20 mm
C) 25 mm D) 32 mm
In rigid metal conduit wiring, the conduit shall be supported at least every
A) 2000 mm B) 2500 mm
C) 3000 mm D) 3500 mm
The largest size of electrical metallic tubing is
A) 75 mm B) 100 mm
C) 125 mm D) 150 mm
The codes specifies that one equipment is “in sight from” another equipment if it is visible and at a distance
A) not more than 15 meters B) not less than 15 meters
C) not more than 20 meters D) not less than 20 meters
A motor shall be marked with this information
A) maker’s name B) rated volts and amperes
C) rated speed and frequency D) all of these
Branch circuit conductors supplying a single motor shall have an ampacity in terms of full load current of not less tan
A) 100% B) 115%
C) 125% D) 150%
This device includes any switch or device used to start and stop the motor.
A) Rheostat B) Relay
C) Circuit breaker D) Controller
It is hazardous location because of the presence of combustible dust.
A) Class I B) Class II
C) Class III D) Class IV
Location under Class III that are hazardous because of the presence of
A) compressed gases in containers B) pulverized sugar
C) magnesium D) textile mills
Gas manufacturing plant where flammable gases may escape is considered as
A) Class I, Division 1 area B) Class II, Division 1 area
C) Class I, Division 2 area D) Class III, Division 2 area
A storage battery supplying emergency lighting and power shall maintain not less than 87.5 % of full load voltage at total load for a period of at
least
A) 2.5 hours B) 2.0 hours
C) 1.5 hours D) 1.0 hour
The disconnecting means for motor circuits rated 600 volts or less shall have ampere rating in terms of the full load current of
A) 110% B) 115%
C) 125% D) 130%
The unit lighting for a dwelling unit expressed in VA per square meter shall be
A) 8 B) 16
C) 24 D) 40
What is the demand load in VA for 220 receptacles that are connected to a feeder circuit?
A) 39,600 B) 31,680
C) 24,800 D) 22,000
A dwelling has a floor area of 150 sq. m. If the source voltage is 220 volts, what is the computed lighting load current?
A) 10.63 A B) 12.54 A
C) 16.36 A D) 18.64 A
What size in sq. mm. is the cable of 250 MCM size?
A) 112.565 B) 118.656
C) 126.675 D) 132.348
A 3-phase, 220 volt line supplies power to three-phase motors rated 20-hp, 15-hp and 10-hp respectively. The motor full load currents are 45
amp, 39 amp and 29 amp. What must be the ampacity of the feeder conductors supplying these motors?
A) 113.00 A B) 124.25 A
C) 133.33 A D) 141.25 A
What must be the ampacity of the conductor supplying a 3-phase, 25-hp, 220V motor having an efficiency of 90.5% and a power factor of 84%
A) 80.48 A B) 91.53 A
C) 94.66 A D) 98.30 A
For dwelling units, the demand factor is 100% for the first 3000 VA and 35% from 3001 to 12,000 VA load. For a total connected load of 5000
VA, the total computed load is
A) 3500 VA B) 3700 VA
C) 3900 VA D) 4000 VA
A 3-phase, squirrel cage induction motor has a rated full load current of 34 A. If a noontime delay fuse is used for each branch circuit, short
circuit current protection, what must be its rating if the motor has no code letter with full voltage starting.
A) 50 A B) 60 A
C) 90 A D) 100 A
What is the ampacity of conductors supplying a 3-phase, 220-V capacitor used on a 220-V motor circuit.
A) 30.18 A B) 32.80 A
C) 35.43 A D) 39.36 A
Determine the minimum appliance and laundry load required for a dwelling unit.
A) 1500 VA B) 2000 VA
C) 3000 VA D) 4000 VA
Determine the demand load for six ranges rated at 2.8 kW each. The demand factor is 59%.
A) 9.9 B) 15.6
C) 16.8 D) 1.65
Determine the combined load for a 10 hp single-phase motor having a full-load current of 50 A and a 100 A non-continuous lighting and
appliance load.
A) 150.0 A B) 162.5 A
C) 172.5 A D) 187.5 A
Determine the total connected load that may be added not including air-conditioning and heating to an existing 230-volt, 60-A service.
A) 19500 VA B) 20000 VA
C) 22500 VA D) 24000 VA
What size of air-conditioning unit is required to serve a 1,200 sq. ft. house?
A) 5 tons B) 6 tons
C) 3 tons D) 4 tons
Where receptacles are connected to a 30-A branch circuit. The maximum allowable cord and plug connected load
shall not be more than
A) 30 A B) 24 A
C) 16 A D) 20 A
34. Advisory rules of this code are characterized by the use of the word
A. will C. shall
B. would D. should
41. Where two or more motors are used together or where one or more motors are used in combination with other loads, the ampere rating of the
disconnecting means shall not be less than ___ of the summation of all currents at full load conditions.
A. 125% C. 175%
B. 115% D. 150%
44. What is the load for an 8000 W commercial dryer used eight hours a day in a 24-hour laundry facility?
A. 8,000 VA C. 6400 VA
B. 10,000 VA D. 12,000 VA
46. Circuit breakers hold approximately___ their rating for different periods of time based on the
frame size of the unit.
A. 4 times C. 2 times
B. 5 times D. 3 times
38. For receptacle outlets, each single or each multiple receptacle on one strap shall be considered not less than
A. 180 VA C. 100 VA
B. 200 VA D. 600 VA
17. A single family residence occupies130 sq.m. In the house are a 4.5 kW hot water, a 12 kW range and a 5 kW clothes dryer. What is the feeder
load current if the supply is 230 volts 1- phase?
A. 74 A C. 82 A
B. 78 A D. 86 A
15. Determine the demand for 30 10-kW 230-volt clothes dryers.
A. 391 A C. 885 A
B. 443 A D. 945 A
16.Find the maximum demand for an installation of 44 10 kW ranges
A. 56 kW C. 58 kW
B. 57 kW D. 59 kW
In general, layout of motors and power outlets not exceeding a total of ___ maybe included in the lighting layout provided such inclusion will not
make the reading, interpretation and or checking of the said plan difficult.
A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 6
Supports of AC cable should have intervals NOT exceeding:
A) 1000 mm B) 1500 mm
C) 1300 mm D) 1400 mm
Communication conductors shall NOT be smaller than which of the following sizes?
A) 2.0 mm2 B) 1.25 mm2
C) 3.5 mm2 D) 5.5 mm2
Type SE service-entrance cable shall be permitted in interior wiring systems where all of the circuit conductors of the cable are of the ___ type.
I. Rubber-covered II. Thermoplastic III. Metal
A) I, II and III B) II only
C) II and III only D) I and II only
As a general rule, equipment rated 1.200 A or more and measuring more than 1,900 mm wide, containing overcurrent devices, shall have an
entrance at both ends of the switchboard room. The width and height of each entrance shall be NOT less than the following dimensions. Which
one is correct?
A) 800 mm wide x 2000 mm high B) 600 mm wide x 2000 mm high
C) 600 mm wide x 2200 mm high D) 800 mm wide x 2200 mm high
Communication conductors shall NOT be attached to a crossarm below electric light and power conductors under Art 10.1.3.1 (a) (2).
A) No one cares B) True
C) false D) Allowed with approval from utility
The Code requires that all energized part of electrical equipment operating at __ or more shall be guarded against accidental contacts by approved
enclosures. What is this voltage?
A) 24 volts B) 110 volts
C) 230 volts D) 50 volts
Who will make the final decision in the interpretation of controversial provisions of the Philippine Electrical Code?
A) IIEE Board of Governors B) Board of Electrical Engineering
C) Building Official D) IIEE Code Committee
What is the minimum insulation resistance of a building’s electrical wiring for circuits using 2.00 mm2 or 3.5 mm2 conductors?
A) 500,00 ohms B) 250,000 ohms
C) 1,000,000 ohms D) 750,000 ohms
Branch circuits are classified according to ___
A) voltage rating of the circuit B) number of loads connected
C) type of loads connected D) maximum permitted ampere rating
Which of the following raceway is NOT suitable for installation in wet locations?
A) Rigid metal conduit B) Rigid non-metallic conduit
C) Flexible metal conduit D) Intermediate metal conduit
When testing the insulation integrity of a new or old electrical wiring installation circuit of 5.5 mm2 conductors, the code specifies a minimum
insulation resistance of what value?
A) 1,000,000 ohms B) 250,000 ohms
C) 500,000 ohms D) 100,000 ohms
The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlets.
A) Trasmission line B) Transmission media
C) Branch circuits D) Service wires
Branch lighting circuits shall be protected by overcurrent devices not more than
A) 40 A B) 20 A
C) 30 A D) 50 A
The ___ or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified, shall be placed on all electric
equipment.
I. Trademark II. Cost III. manufacturer’s name
A) I, II and III B) I and II only
C) I and III only D) I only
For voltages above 600 V, the minimum insulation resistance shall be
A) 1,500.000 ohms per kV rating B) 500,000 ohms per kV rating
C) 1,000,000 ohms per kV rating D) 2,000,000 ohms per kV rating
Which of the following colors identifies the grounded conductor of a branch circuit?
A) Green B) Black
C) White D) Blue
Insulated ground conductor of 14 mm2 or smaller shall be identified by a continuous white outer finish along its entire length or another color
which is _____.
A) green B) natural gray
C) striped green D) striped white
A 15-A or a 20-A branch circuit shall be permitted to supply lighting units and other utilization devices. The rating of any one cord and plug
connected appliance shall NOT exceed a certain percentage of the branch circuit rating. What is this percentage?
A) 80% B) 90%
C) 70% D) 60%
A continuous electrical load is one where the maximum current is expected to continue for a minimum duration of time. What is this minimum
duration of time?
A) 1 hour B) 4 hours
C) 3 hours D) 2 hours
In all cases where there are energized parts on the front of the switchboards or motor control centers, the working space in front of such
equipment shall NOT be less than a minimum distance. What is this distance?
A) 2,000 mm B) 500 mm
C) 1,500 mm D) 1,000 mm
A wiring method using knobs, tubes, and flexible non-metallic tubing for the protection and support of single insulated conductors concealed in
hollow spaces of walls and ceilings of buildings.
A) Open wiring on insulators B) Open wiring with knobs, tubes, etc.
C) Concealed knob and tube wiring D) Knob and tube wiring
What is the minimum size of aluminum or copper clad aluminum conductors, used as service entrance conductors?
A) 8.0 mm2 B) 14.0 mm2
C) 5.5 mm2 D) 3.5 mm2
When removing insulation from the wire before making the splice, care should be taken to avoid nicking the wire ( slightly cutting into the wire)
because of one of the following. Which one is this?
A) the wire might break
B) the ampacity will be reduced
C) the wire tinning ( protective coating) will be injured
D) the resistance will increase
Where receptacles are connected to a 30-A branch circuit, the maximum allowable cord and plug connected load shall not be more than
A) 30 A B) 24 A
C) 16 A D) 20 A
The branch circuit conductors that supply one or more units of data processing systems shall have an ampacity NOT less than ___ percent of the
total connected load.
A) 150 B) 100
C) 125 D) 200
The underground service conductors between the street main, including any risers at the pole or other structure or from transformer and the first
point of connection to the service entrance conductors in a terminal box. The point of connection is considered to be the point of entrance of the
service conductors into the building.
A) Service entry B) Service raceway
C) Service lateral D) Service drop
A point in a wiring system at which current is taken to be used in some equipment.
A) Grounded B) Conductor
C) Service entrance D) Outlet
Outlets installed in a dwelling unit for specific appliances, shall be installed within what distance of the intended location of the appliance?
A) 2000 mm B) 1500 mm
C) 1800 mm D) 2500 mm
The unit lighting for a dwelling unit expressed in va per square meter shall be
A) 8 va B) 40 va
C) 24 va D) 16 va
The equipment grounding conductor of a branch circuit shall be identified by what color?
A) Green B) Black
C) White D) Gray
Wires or cables used in dry and wet locations for over 2000 volts insulation and ozone resistance with moisture and heat resistant rubber and has
a maximum operating temperature of 90oC is ___ type.
A) MI B) RHW
C) THW D) THHN
In dwelling units, when the actual number of receptacle outlets is not known, an additional load of ___ volt-ampere per square meter shall be
included.
A) 10 B) 4
C) 8 D) 6
The circuit conductors between service entrance equipment or isolated generating plant and the branch circuit overload device or devices.
A) Overcurrent protector B) Feeder
C) Motor controller D) Disconnecting switch
In estimating the loading of a branch circuit, what loading shall be used for each receptacle?
A) 160 volt-ampere B) 120 volt-ampere
C) 180 volt-ampere D) 150 volt-ampere
If the project is extensive and requires more time for checking and for computation of fees, the issuance of the electrical permit need not be issued
immediately but the delay shall not be longer than how many working days?
A) 5 B) 4
C) 3 D) 6
For dwelling units, the demand factor for the first 3000 volt-amperes of load is
A) 95% B) 85%
C) 100% D) 80%
To provide for small appliance load in a dwelling unit, the feeder should be computed at
A) 2,400 volt-amperes B) 3,000 volt-amperes
C) 1,500 volt-amperes D) 3,600 volt-amperes
Service entrance cables shall be supported by straps or other approved means at intervals NOT exceeding ___.
A) 600 mm B) 500 mm
C) 300 mm D) 760 mm
Conductors of AC and DC rated up to 600 V nominal shall be permitted to occupy the same equipment wiring enclosure, cable tray or raceway
(pipes). Is this being allowed under Sec
5.1.1.3(c) (1) Art 5.1?
A) Installation is correct B) False
C) True D) Acceptable
Service entrance conductors passing over roofs shall have a clearance over the roof which the pass of
A) 1,000 mm B) 2,000 mm
C) 1,500 mm D) 2,500 mm
Where the voltage between conductors does exceed 300 V and the roof has a slope of not less than 100 mm in 300 mm, the clearance can be
reduced to
A) 500 mm B) 800 mm
C) 1000 mm D) 900 mm
What is the minimum horizontal clearance for open conductors from windows, doors, porches, fire escapes or similar locations?
A) 1800 mm B) 1500 mm
C) 1200 mm D) 1000 mm
What is the exemption in the advantages when comparing solid wires with stranded wires of the same cross section?
A) It is larger in overall diameter B) It is better for high voltages
C) It is easier to skin off the insulation D) It has a higher current rating
Service entrance cables shall be supported by straps or other approved means within ___ of every service head, gooseneck or connection to a
raceway.
A) 600 mm B) 500 mm
C) 300 mm D) 760 mm
The minimum size of service drop copper conductors allowed by the Philippine Electrical Code is one of the following. Which is this size?
A) 3.5 mm2 B) 5.5 mm2
C) 2.0 mm2 D) 8.0 mm2
If the service conductors are aluminum or copper-clad aluminum, what is the minimum size permitted?
A) 8.0 mm2 B) 14.0 mm2
C) 5.5 mm2 D) 3.5 mm2
A building or other structure served shall be supplied by only one service drop EXCEPT for
A) multiple occupancy building B) fire pumps
C) emergency electrical system D) all of these
What is the minimum vertical clearance for service drop conductors ( not over 600 volts) above finished grade or sidewalks accessible only to
pedestrians?
A) 3100 mm B) 3700 mm
C) 4600 mm D) 5500 mm
f there will be six or more 2-wire branch circuits for a one family dwelling unit, how much is the minimum service entrance capacity required?
A) 60 A B) 100 A
C) 90 A D) 120
It means any equipment which produces, modifies, regulates, controls or safeguards a supply of electric energy.
A) electric generating plant B) electric supply equipment
C) electric utilization equipment D) substation
Section 2 of Art II is
A) An electrical engineer shall before undertaking any engagement or entering into contract which calls for his professional service that will
require or need the use of apparatus , equipment or things
B) An electrical engineer shall due regard at all times for the safety of the life and health of his employees, other workers, etc.
C) An electrical engineer shall not issue statements, opinions, arguments or other views on sensitive matters related to the profession except
when public interest is affected.
D) An electrical engineer shall discharge his duties with absolute fidelity to his clients and employers.
Section 8 of Art II is
A) An electrical engineer shall honestly advise his clients or employer if specialized work is called for to engage the services of competent,
expert, etc.
B) An electrical engineer who has been engaged to prepare the specifications of machineries, equipment or things needed in a project shall not
make the specifications to fit the machineries, equipment or things of a prospective bidder, etc.
C) An electrical engineer shall not divulge confidential matters or information which has come to his knowledge affairs of his clients or
employers, etc.
D) An electrical engineer shall not accept compensation from more than one interested party for the same
professional service pertaining to the same work.
Which of the following does not belong to the Code of Ethics?
A) penal provision B) relation with the client and employer
C) preparation and signing of plans D) professional life
Rule 6 of RA 7920, states that for any dealing transaction or business with the Commission, the Chairman of the Board shall be the spokesman,
representative or liason of the Board.
A) true B) false
C) this is Rule 22 D) this is Rule 25
RA 7920 Rule 2(e) is defining?
A) RA 184 B) CPE
C) Commission D) Syllabi
RA 7920 Rule 2(k) is defining?
A) PEE B) RME
C) ME (Master Electrician) D) REE
Rule 4 of RA 7920 explicitly orders the Board to seek the review, approval, supervision, assistance support and or advice of the ___ through the
latter’s offices, divisions, sections and units.
A) TESDA B) CHED
C) DECS D) Commission
RA 7920 Rule 2(l) is defining?
A) REE B) ME
C) PEE D) RME
Rule 8 of RA 7920 emphasizes the function of the Board that all papers, communications, certificates, decisions or other documents shall be
solely and exclusively acted by the Board within the premises of the
A) DECS B) CHED
C) Office of the President D) Commission
The codes specifies that one equipment is “ in sight from” another equipment if it is visible and at a distance of
A. not more than 15 meters C. not more than 20 meters
B. not less than 15 meters D. not less than 20 meters
One classification of cause of contracts in which the cause is a pure liberality of the giver is
A. onerous C. gratuitous
B. remuneratory D. valid
The member of the board shall hold office for a term of ___ years from the date of appointment or until the successors shall have been appointed and qualified.
A. 4 C. 5
B. 3 D. 6
For service drop conductors not exceeding 600 volts its minimum clearance over commercial areas parking lots subject to truck traffic is
A. 3100 mm C. 4600 mm
B. 3700 mm D. 5500 mm
The unit of lighting load for dwelling unit expressed in volt-amperes per square meter shall be
A. 8 C. 16
B. 24 D. 40
What ampacity of conductors supplying a 40-hp and 50-hp, three-phase, 460-volt motor with a full load current of 52 and 65 A respectively, having the code letter F
and service factor of 1.15 with full voltage starting?
A. 134 A C. 117 A
B. 130 A D. 142 A
Which of the following does not belong to the Code of Ethics?
A. penal provisions
B. relation with the client and employer
C. preparation and signing of plans
D. professional life
Each member of the Board of Electrical Engineering must be at least ___ years of age.
A. 40 C. 30
B. 35 D. 28
Is any building, room or separate place which houses or encloses electrical supply equipment connected to transmission or distribution lines and the interior of which
is accessible, as a rule, only to properly qualified persons.
A. general room C. electric plant
B. electric supply room D. substation
A deliberate and voluntary act to evade fulfillment of an obligation.
A. fraud C. default
B. contravention D. delay
DPWH Form No. 96-001E as amended under Art. 1.2.1.2 requires Box (s), which Box is for electrical practitioner in charge of installation?
A. Box 4 C. Box 3
B. Box 2 D. Box 5
Generally a contractor may be sued in court for damages when he fails to comply with a contract. In certain cases, the law does not require a demand for damages.
Which one of the following is this?
A. When a contract is explicit about damage for non-compliance
B. When the contractor failed to perform due to his own faults
C. When the obligation or the law expressly declares
D. When the time for delivery of service is not controlling motive in the contract
Section 17 (e) of ARTICLE III: Examination and Registration, Qualification of Applicants for Registered Electrical Engineer states that: ______?
A. He is of good reputation with high moral values
B. He is a holder of the degree of BSEE from a university, school, college, etc. recognized and accredited by the Philippine government
C. He is a citizen of the Philippines
D. He is at least twenty-one (21) years of age
According to P.E.C , what is the minimum size of overhead service drop of overhead conductor to a building or other structure in which a disconnecting meter is
installed from the pole?
A. 8.00 sq. mm C. 10.0 sq.mm
B. 5.5 sq. mm D. 2.0 sq. mm
A new certificate of final electrical inspection shall be required before reconnection if the service has been cut off
A. more than 6 months C. more than a month
B. more than a year D. none of these
Section 4 (a) Power and Duties of the Board of ARTICLE II Board of Electrical Engineering is to ________.
A. determined and evaluate the qualifications of the applicants for registration with or without licensure examinations for special permits.
B. Issue special permits to individual foreign electrical engineers and electricians.
C. Supervise and regulate the practice of electrical engineering in the Philippines.
D. Promulgate rules and regulations including a code of ethics, administrative policies, orders and issuances to carry out issuances to carry out the provisions of
this Act.
An electrical technology graduated applicant who finished two(2) years of school may apply for a license when he has accumulated a minimum of
___________ actual experience under Sec 18 (2) Art III, RA 7920.
A. 3 years C. no experience required
B. 2 years D. 1 year
The Board of Electrical Engineering may suspend a professional from the practice of his profession for unprofessional of dishonorable conduct. Among these are,
except:
a. Signing and sealing electrical plans brought to him for approval.
b. Represented himself as having taken charge of or supervised any electrical construction
without actually having done so.
c. For perpetration of fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of registration.
d. Signing technical reports, estimates or specification not prepared by him.
John owed Joseph P3000 due on November 18, 2003. Joseph in turn owed John P 3000 due on December 15, 2003. On November 10, they both agreed on the
compensation of their respective debts and credits. This illustrates what kind of compensation
A. total compensation C. voluntary compensation
B. judicial compensation D. legal compensation
Branch circuits are classified according to the maximum ____.
A) voltage across B) load being served
C) power consumed D) setting of the overcurrent device
Obligation may not arise from
A) practice B) Quasi contracts C) contracts D) Quasi-delicts
Disciplinary actions for an unethical electrical engineer is to be conducted only by
A) the board of Electrical Engineering B) the IIEE
C) the Professional Regulations Commission D) the Regional Trial Court
What does the symbol consisting of a rectangle with solid shading indicate?
A) Power panel board B) Telephone exchange
C) Safety switch D) Lighting panel board
In the computation of wire sizes in buildings, the PEC requires at least ___ increase in wire size be added.
A) 10% B) 25% C) 50% D) 5%
The program of examination is provided by in what particular rule of the implementing rules and regulations of RA 7920?
A) Rule 10 B) Rule 11 C) Rule 12 D) Rule 9
Section 4 of Article II states that the powers and duties of the Board. What does it mean by quasi-legistative powers?
A) Evaluation B) Control C) Supervisory D) Rule-making
Requirements for examination as an RME is Rule ___ of RA 7920.
A) 15 B) 16 C) 17 D) 14
The signification by one person to another of his willingness to enter a contract
A) bid B) offer C) desire D) plan
Which of the following statement is NOT true?
A) Electrical equipment and wiring not specified or mentioned in the Code shall require a
special permission prior to installation.
B) Extended use of temporary installation shall not require a new approved electrical
permit.
C) An application of inspection shall be filed with government agency concerned before a
preliminary & final inspection is done.
D) A copy of electrical permit shall be posted or kept at the job site at all times, until the
approval of the work have been made
A group of persons who have organized a joint venture for the purpose of supplying electric energy to a specific area.
A. corporation C. cooperatives
B. supplier D. joint business