TLE - Basic Electricity

1) A form of electricity where the flow of

current is always in the same direction:
a. voltage
b. power
c. alternating current
d. direct current

DIRECT CURRENT
ALTERNATING CURRENT

2) The force which opposes and reduces the

flow of electrical current is recognized as
________.
a. power
b. resistance
c. electromagnetism
d. frequency

3) A part of an electric circuit which converts

electrical energy into another form of energy
to do work is ________.
a. load
b. circuit
c. source
d. control

Source – provides electrical power

to the circuit
Load – an electrical device
connected to the circuit that
consumes power or electricity
Control/Switch – electrical device
that turns the current ON and OFF
conveniently
Path – a conductor composed of
two or more lines that provide
passage for electric current from
the source to the load
4) A part of an electrical circuit, consists of
batteries, generator or a main electrical
power which supplies electricity is called
________.
a. control
b. load
c. source
d. voltage

5) A law that states that current is directly

proportional to voltage and inversely
proportional to resistance is known as
________.
a. PEC
b. Law of Resistivity
c. Kirchoff's Law
d. Ohm's Law

6) In Ohm's Law, to find the unknown

voltage in the circuit, the formula to be used
is:
a. E = I x R
b. E = I / R
c. I = E / R
d. R = E / I

7) What amount of current does a 40-watt

fluorescent lamp draw from a 220 volts
power source?
a. 5.5 amperes
b. 0.18 amperes
c. 25.5 amperes
d. 50.5 amperes

8) There are several factors involved in

electrical wiring installation but the foremost
consideration is ________.
a. cost
b. labor
c. safety
d function
9) The standard number or diameter of wires
for convenience outlet layout should be?
a. 12
b. 14
c. 18
d. 10

10) To comply with the requirements of the

Philippine Electrical Code, the appropriate
fuse rating for lighting outlet should be
________.
a. 15 amperes
b. 30 amperes
c. 60 amperes
d. 20 amperes

11) Planning and designing of electrical

wiring plan is being done in order to:
a. Provide efficient and effective wiring
system of the building.
b. Maintain quality workmanship.
c. Avoid overloaded circuit.
d. Protect the circuit from high current.

12) Circuit breakers are used to protect

household electrical circuits. What is the
ampacity rating of the breaker used for
convenience outlets or general purpose
circuits?
a. 20 amperes
b. 30 amperes
c. 15 amperes
d. 60 amperes

13) An electrical component used to control

electrical circuit in two different locations is
called:
a. four-way switch
b. three-way switch
c. push-button switch
d. remote controlled switch

14) To conserve energy, what kind of lamp

should be used in lighting fixtures?
a. Incandescent lamp
b. Mercury lamp
c. Compact fluorescent lamp
d. Neon lamp

15) The size of electrical wire recommended

for installing lighting fixtures is:
a. No. 12 AWG
b. No. 10 AWG
c. No. 18 AWG
d. No. 14 AWG

16) What is the voltage required by an

automatic pressure cooker having a
resistance of 20 ohms when the current
flowing is 8 amperes?
a. 240 volts
b. 480 volts
c. 120 volts
d. 160 volts
17) In a 220-volt power line, three 50-watt
incandescent bulbs are connected in
parallel. How many more bulbs will light if
one of the bulbs is open?
a. One
b. Two
c. All
d. None
18) In a simple electrical connection, one of
the lines of the source is connected to
________.
a. Terminal 1 of the load
b. Terminal 2 of the load
c. Terminal 1 of the switch
d. Terminal 1 & 2 of the switch
19) Which of the following electrical symbols
in wiring diagram means that there are three
wires running in a line?
a. ----/-/-/----
b. -----/-/-/-/----
c. ------------
d. S3W

20) A series connected dry cells will result to

________.
a. increase in the amount of current
b. increase in the amount of voltage
c. increase total resistance
d. more powerful supply of electricity

21) What type of switch is used to control

alternately three-phase line system using
two sources of power?
a. Double Pole Single Throw Switch
b. Single Pole Double Throw Switch
c. Triple Pole Single Throw Switch
d. Triple Pole Double Throw Switch

22) Which of the following is the best

conductor of electricity?
a. Copper
b. Aluminum
c. Silver
d. Gold
23) What type of switch is used when you
want to control one lamp or group of lamps
in two different locations?
a. Two, 3-way switch
b. One, 4-way switch
c. Two, single switch
d. Duplex switch

24) Cells are connected in parallel to

increase the ________ capacity of the cells.
a. current
b. voltage
c. resistance
d. inductance

25) The resistors are to be connected in four

possible types of circuit connections namely
series, parallel, series-parallel and parallel-
series. Which type of connection will give
the least amount of equivalent resistance?
a. Series
b. Parallel
c. Series-parallel
d. Parallel-series
26) Which is an exposed wiring method that
uses cleats, knowbs, tubes and flexible
tubing for the protection and support of
single insulated conductor run in or on
building and not concealed by the building
structure?
a. Open wiring on insulators
b. Armored cable wiring
c. Concealed knob and tube wiring
d. Metal clad cable wiring

27) What will happen if two 100-W, 230 V

incandescent lamps are connected in series
across a 230 V source?
a. Both lamps will consume more power.
b. Both lamps will get burnt.
c. Each lamp will give lesser output lights.
d. Each lamp will give more output lights.
28) What is the reason why electrical
appliances are connected in parallel rather
than in series?
a. Parallel connection consumes lesser
power.
b. Parallel connection is simpler than series
connection.
c. Each appliances consumes more power if
connected in series.
d. It makes the operation of each
appliance independent of each other.

29) When replacing a busted fuse which of

the following is important?
a. same size and type
b. same type but different rating
c. same size but different rating
d. different size and type

30) Which of the following is a source of

alternating current?
a. Dynamo - direct current
b. Battery
c. Dry cell
d. Alternator - alternating current

31) When there is a break in the circuit and

the current could not pass through, the
circuit is ________.
a. closed
b. shorted
c. grounded
d. open

32) Which term usually refers to a device

that produces an electric current when light
falls upon them?
a. Solar cell
b. Dry cell
c. Solar lamp
d. Solar light
33) Which is synchronous alternating-current
machine that changes mechanical power
into electrical power?
a. Dynamo
b. Motor
c. Alternator
d. Lathe machine

34) Which battery CANNOT be recharged

after its chemical energy has been depleted?
a. Energizer
b. Eveready
c. Primary battery
d. Secondary battery

35) Which generator generates direct

current?
a. Alternator
b. Dynamo
c. Battery
d. Adaptor

36) Which battery can be recharged after

each chemical energy has been depleted?
a. Primary battery
b. Energizer
c. Eveready
d. Secondary battery

37) Which is used to change mechanical

energy into electrical energy?
a. Battery
b. Circuit
c. Dry cell
d. Generator
38) A process in splitting the atom of uranum
is called ________.
a. fusion
b. fission
c. friction
d. tension

39) A process by joining hydrogen atoms

which causes heat hotter than the sun is
called ________.
a. fusion
b. fission
c. friction
d. tension

40) Which transforms heat energy to electric

energy?
a. Transformers
b. Battery
c. Generator
d. Thermocouple
41) Which is the kinetic energy of falling
water?
a. Thermo energy
b. Hydro energy
c. Solar energy
d. Mechanical energy
42) Which is a solar collector that is capable
of producing voltage when exposed to
radiant energy (sunlight)?
a. Photoelectric
b. Photovoltaic system
c. Photoemission system
d. Solar light

43) Energy derived or extracted from the

internal heat of the earth is called ________.
a. volcanic
b. geothermal
c. thermal
d. chemical

44) Which refers to the extraction of

electrons from a substance by sunlight on
incident electromagnetic radiation?
a. Photoelectric effect
b. Photovoltaic effect
c. Photoemission
d. Electron microscopy
45) Which statement is TRUE?
a. Bigger size of wire has higher resistance.
b. Bigger size of wire has lower
resistance.
c. Long wire has lesser resistance.
d. Short wire has higher resistance.

46) A small lightbulb with a resistance of 100

ohms is connected across a 120-v line.
What is the current through the bulb?
a. 1.2 A
b. 0.012 A
c. 0.12 A
d. 12 A
I = V/R
=120/100
=1.2A
47) A 200-v lamp has a resistance of 400
ohms. The power rating in watts of lamp is
________.
a. 100 w
b. 600 w
c. 200 w
d. 250 w
I = V/R
=200/400=0.5
P=IV
=.5 X 200
=100W

48) If 18 resistances, each of a value of 36

ohms, are connected in parallel, then the
total resistance is ________.
a. 36 ohms
b. 2 ohms
c. 648 ohms
d. 54 ohms
49) A toaster takes 10 A from a 120v line.
The power used is:
a. 12 w
b. 130 w
c. 1,200 w
d. 120 w
P=IV
=10 X 120

50) What is the resistance of a 100 w, 110-v

incandescent lamp?
a. 121 ohms
b. 115 ohms
c. 125 ohms
d. 12.1 ohms
I=P/V
=100/110
51) How many kilowatts is the water heater if
it draws a current of 10 amperes and has a
resistance of 23 ohms?
a. 23 Kw
b. 2,300 Kw
c. 230 Kw
d. 2.3 Kw

V=IR
=10 x 23
=230v

P=IV
=10 x 230
=2300 W OR 2.3 kW

52) The resistance of an electrical wire is

inversely proportional to its ________.
a. length
b. cross sectional area -3
c. temperature
d. material
53) A fluorescent lamp unit connected to a
110v AC line takes 1.2A and requires 110w
power. What is its power factor?
a. 0.9
b. 0.833
c. 0.866
d. 0.8

Power factor = true power (kw)/ apparent

power(kVA)
= 110w / (1.2 A * 110V)
= 110/ 132
= 0.833

54) An electric heater uses 20kw-in 8 hours.

If the voltage across the heater is 240 volts.
What is the heater resistance?
a. 2.5 ohms
b. 83.3 ohms
c. 23.04 ohms
d. 2.30 ohms
Energy = P/T
P= Energy / t
= 20kwh/8h
P=2.5kW

I = P/V
=2.5kW/240V
= 10.42 A

R = V/I
=240V/10.42A
=23.03 ohms

55) The resistance of a 230v incandescent

lamp is 300 ohms. What current is required
to operate the lamp?
a. 0.85 A
b. 0.77 A - 2
c. 1.30 A
d. 7.74 A

I = V/R
=230/300
=0.77 ohms

56) A group of lamps operates a current of

12 A and a voltage of 120v. What is the total
power of the lamps?
a. 1.44 kw -3
b. 1.20 kw
c. 1.34 kw
d. 14.4 kw

P= IV
=12 x 120
=1440. W
= 1.44kW

57) What is the maximum load capacity of a

15A circuit breaker protecting a branch
circuit that supplies a continuous load?
a. 15 A
b. 10 A
c. 12 A
d. 14 A

The standard for most household circuits are

rated either 15 amps or 20 amps. An
important note to remember is that circuit
breakers can only handle about 80% of their
overall amperage. That means a 15-amp
circuit breaker can handle around 12-amps
and a 20-amp circuit breaker can handle
about 16 amps.

58) What is the horsepower rating of an

electric water pump if it has a power rating
of 1.75 Kw? x 1.341
a. 2 Hp
b. 2.3 Hp
c. 2.5 Hp
d. 23 Hp

To convert kW to hp, multiply by 1.341

1.75 x 1.341
2.3 Hp
59) How many kilowatts does a certain
appliance consume for 5 hours of useif it has
a power rating of 1.5 Hp?
a. 56 Kw
b. 7.5 Kw
c. 5.6 Kw
d. 75 Kw

1.5Hp x 5 hours = 7.5

7.5 / 1.341 = 5.6kW

60) A cell supplies a load current of 0.5A for

a period of 20 hours until its terminal voltage
falls to an unacceptable level. How long can
it be expected to supply a current of
100mA?
a. 50 hours
b. 100 hours
c. 60 hours
d. 70 hours

0.5 A = 5 x 100mA
5 x 20hours
100 hours

61) A battery is rated 200Ah. If it is used to

supply a constant current of 8Ah. How long
can the battery last until it becomes
unusable?
a. 20 hours
b. 25 hours
c. 15 hours
d. 2.5 hours
200Ah / 8Ah = 25

62) The resistance of 500 meters of a certain

wire is 125 ohms. What length of the same
wire will have a resistance of 60 ohms?
a. 24 meters
b. 225 meters
c. 240 meters
d. 235 meters

500 : 125 = ___ : 60

500 x 60 = 30000
30000/125 = 240 meters

63) If three equal resistances are connected

in parallel,the equivalent resistance of the
circuit will be ________ the value of one
resistor.
a. three time
b. half
c. one-third
d. the same
Example 3 ohms resistor
Rt = 1/(⅓+⅓+⅓)
= 1/ (3/3)
= 1/1
=1

1 is one third of 3

64) Find the cost of using a 100W, 220V

lamp for 20 hours at P3.00 per kW-hr?
a. P6.00
b. P9.00
c. P10.00
d. P60.00
65) Which is a box with a blank cover is
inserted in one or more runs of raceway to
facilitate pulling of the conductors?
a. Blank box
b. Junction box
c. Terminal box
d. Pull box

66) Which is a box with a blank cover for

joining runs of conduits and providing space
for connection and branching of enclosed
conductors?
a. Blank box
b. Junction box
c. Terminal box
d. Pull box
67) The minimum size of wire used in
electrical wiring is the no.14 AWG. Under the
SI standard, what is the diameter of this
wire?
a. 1.2 mm
b. 1.6 mm-
c. 1.5 mm
d. 2.0 mm

68) A thin-walled steel raceway of circular

with a corrosion-resistant coating for
protection of wires or cable is ________.
a. rigid metal conduit
b. flexible metal pipe
c. metal moulding
d. electrical metallic tubing

69) Armored cable is commercially known as

________.
a. BX cable
b. flat cable
c. metallic cable
d. duplex cable

70) Which type of cable is fabricated

assembly of insulated conductors enclosed
in a flexible metal sheath?
a. Underground cable
b. Armored cable
c. Flat cable
d. Flexible cable
71) Flat cable assembly shall be installed for
________.
I. concealed work only
II. exposed work only
a. I only
b. II only
c. I and II
d. cannot be determined

72) An assembly of two pieces of insulating

material provided with grooves for holding
one or more conductors at a definite spacing
from the surface wired over and from each
other, and with holes for fastening in
position is called:
a. split knob
b. cleat
c. spool insulator
d. strain insulator

73) Which is a wiring method that uses

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. Knob and tube wiring
b. Open wiring on insulators
c. Concealed knob and tube wiring
d. Open wiring with knob and tubes
74) Which term refers to that switch or outlet
body that is embedded or hidden in the
wall?
a. Surface type
b. Flush type
c. Concealed type
d. Open type

75) The use of surface non-metallic raceway

is not permitted in all the following, EXCEPT:
a. dry locations
b. where subject to severe physical damage
c. where voltage is over 300 V
d. where concealed
76) When the entire switch or outlet body is
visible and extends beyond the wall surface,
the device is said to be ________.
a. Wall type
b. Surface type -2
c. Flush type
d. Open type

77) What device automatically breaks the

circuit the moment an overload or short
circuit occurs?
a. Breaker switch
b. Overload
c. Circuit breaker -5
d. Main switch
78) Which term is used when two
conductors are embedded in one solid mass
of rubber insulation?
a. two in one
b. three in one
c. stranded
d. duplex -5

79) What type of socket is used for outdoor

or wet location in wiring installation?
a. Waterproof socket -1
b. Special purpose socket
c. Weatherproof socket -4
d. Outdoor socket
80) What is the smallest size of wire
permitted by the Code to be used in wiring
installation?
a. 2.0 mm squared
b. 3.5 mm squared
c. 2.0 mm
d. 1.25 mm squared

81) Which one of the following uses is

permitted by the Code to be used for
surface non-metallic raceway?
a. dry locations -
b. where concealed
c. where subject to severe physical damage
d. where voltage is over 300 V
82) Service entrance using copper
conductors shall have sufficient capacity
and shall not be smaller than ________.
a. 5.5 mm squared
b. 3.5 mm squared
c. 14 mm squared
d. 8.0 mm squared -3

83) If two identical lamps give normal light

when connected in parallel in a 230v line are
reconnected in series in the same line, the
bulb will ________.
a. give more light
b. not light
c. give less light
d. blows out
84) When flexible metal conduit is installed
as a fixed raceway, it shall be secured within
________ on each side of every outlet box.
a. 250 mm
b. 300 mm -1
c. 100 mm
d. 150 mm

85) A short circuit can be detected by using

________.
a. an ohmmeter
b. a megger
c. an oscilloscope
d. an ammeter
When the circuit is short circuited, the
resistance is practically zero. Therefore,
ohmmeter reads zero ohms for a short
circuit
86) The electrical plans for residential house
include the following items, EXCEPT:
a. Substation plan -4
b. Location plan
c. Floor plan showing location of service
d. Layout of wiring plan for general lighting
and receptacles outlets
What is the main purpose of a substation?
The purpose of a substation is to 'step
down' high voltage electricity from the
transmission system to lower voltage
electricity so it can be easily supplied to
homes and businesses through our
distribution lines.

87) If installed in raceways, conductors of

size ________ and larger shall be stranded.
a. 5.5 mm squared
b. 8.0 mm squared
c. 14 mm squared
d. 3.5 mm squared

3.10.1.3 Stranded Conductors.

Where installed in raceways, conductors of
size 8.0 mm 2 (3.2 mm dia.) and larger shall
be stranded.

88) At least ________ of free conductor shall

be left at each outlet, junction and switch
point for splices or connection of fixture or
devices.
a. 250 mm
b. 175 mm
c. 150 mm
d. 300 mm
3.0.1.14 Length of Free Conductors at Outlets,
Junctions, and Switch Points.
At least 150 mm of free conductor, measured from
the point in the box where it emerges from its
raceway or cable sheath, shall be left at each outlet,
junction, and switch point for splices or the
connection of luminaires (fixtures) or devices. Where
the opening to an outlet, junction, or switch point is
less than 200 mm in any dimension, each conductor
shall be long enough to extend at least 75 mm
outside the opening.

Exception: Conductors that are not spliced or

terminated at the outlet, junction, or switch point shall
not be required to comply with 3.0.1.14.
89) A certain residential house has lighting
load of 1.1 kVA and an appliance load of
10A at 220 volts, single phase, two wires, 60
Hz. The branch circuit fuse protection for
lighting and appliance loads are ________
and ________, respectively.
a. 20 A and 60 A
b. 20 A and 30 A
c. 15 A and 30 A
d. 15 A and 20 A -1

90) Live vegetation or trees ________ used

for support of overhead conductors spans.
a. shall be
b. should be
c. shall not be
d. should not be

91) Light fixtures suspended from the ceiling

by chains should be wired so that the wires
________.
a. will be grounded
b. will not touch the chains
c. will support the fixture
d. will not support the fixture

92) In rigid metal conduit wiring, conduit of

15-20 mm diameter shall be supported at
least every ________.
a. 2,500 mm
b. 3,500 mm
c. 1,800 mm
d. 3,800 mm

93) Why do conductors need additional

wiring insulators?
a. Electrical wiring needs to be protected
from mechanical harm.
b. Wires are connected by joints therefore
need reinsulation.
c. Wires touches wood surface therefore
need protection.
d. Wires skin is weak.

94) What is the total number of mechanical

degrees that an electrical pipe run maybe
bent between pull points?
a. 360 degrees
b. 180 degrees
c. 120 degrees
d. 270 degrees

95) Rigid non-metallic conduit shall be

supported within ________ of each box.
a. 600 mm
b. 800 mm
c. 900 mm
d. 760 mm

96) Electrical metallic tubing smaller than

________ electrical trade size shall NOT be
used.
a. 12 mm
b. 10 mm
c. 15 mm
d. 20 mm

97) Type AC cable shall be secured by

approved staples, straps, hangers or similar
fittings at intervals NOT exceeding ________.
a. 1,250 mm
b. 1,300 mm
c. 1,500 mm
d. 1,000 mm

98) In concealed knob and tube wiring, the

clearance to be maintained between
conductors is ________.
a. 65 mm
b. 45 mm
c. 76 mm
d. 50 mm

99) Three bulbs are connected in parallel

and controlled by a single switch. If one of
the 3 bulbs is busted, what will happen to
the remaining bulbs?
a. it will not lit
b. its brightness is reduced
c. its brightness increases
d. its brightness in maintained
Additional questions:

Which electricity is produced by heating two

conducting metals?
a. Photoelectricity
b.static electricity
c. Current electricity
d. thermoelectricity -3

Can you generate electricity from heat?

Thermoelectric materials can convert heat
into electrical energy. This is due to the so-
called Seebeck effect: If there is a
temperature difference between the two
ends of such a material, electrical voltage
can be generated and current can start to
flow.
During the grinding operation, disc grinder is
NOT adviseable to be used in ______?
a. Enclosed areas
b. Wide open areas
c. Doors and window areas
d. Areas that contain flammable gasses

Which area should be avoided when

grinding with the portable disc grinder?
Never grind with the portable disc grinder in
an area that houses flammable materials or
combustible gases.
Which type of circuit is used in Christmas
lights?
a. Series
b. Octopus
c. Series - Parallel
d. Parallel

Mrs. Peña is trying to describe corrugated

flexible conduit but does not know which
specific term to use. Which of the following
is the MOST appropriate?
a. Rigid steel
b. Armored cable
c. Polyvinyl chloride
d. Moldflex
Which electrical meter measures the electric
energy that the consumer pays the electric
company?
a. Watt meter
b. Ammeter
C. Kw hr meter
d. Multimeter

If you are to perform splices and joints,

which appropriate tool should be used?
a. Wire cutters
b. Side cutting pliers
C. Screw drivers
d. Long nosed pliers
ANSWERS:
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. D
11. A
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. D
17. B
18. A
19. A
20. B
21. D
22. C
23. A
24. A
25. B
26. A
27. C
28. D
29. A
30. D
31. D
32. A
33. C
34. C
35. B
36. D
37. D
38. B
39. A
40. D
41. B
42. B
43. B
44. A
45. B
46. C
47. A
48. B
49. C
50. A
51. D
52. B
53. B
54. C
55. B
56. A
57. C
58. B
59. C
60. B
61. B
62. C
63. C
64. A
65. D
66. B
67. B
68. D
69. A
70. B
71. B
72. B
73. C
74. B
75. A
76. B
77. C
78. D
79. C
80. A
81. A
82. D
83. C
84. B
85. A
86. A
87. B
88. C
89. D
90. C
91. D
92. D
93. A
94. A
95. C
96. C
97. B
98. C
99. D