PEC QUESTIONS

1. ________type-boilers shall be supplied only from a 3 phase, 4wire solidly grounded wye system, or
from isolating transformers arranged to provide such a system.

Ans. ( Electrode – type boilers)

2. Control circuit voltages shall not exceed ________ Volts, shall be supplied from a grounded system, and
shall have the controls in the ungrounded conductor.
Ans. (250 VOLTS )
3. Branch-Circuit Requirements. Each boiler shall be supplied from an Individual branch circuit rated not
less than _______ percent of the total load.
Ans. ( 100 Percent)
4. _________ protection shall be provided in Each phase, consisting of a separate phase overcurrent relay
connected to a separate current transformer in the phase.
Ans. ( Phase Fault Protection)
5. Section 4.90.5 Electrode-Type Boiler. (Ground Current Detection). Means shall provided for detection
of the sum of the neutral and ground currents and shall trip the circuit interrupting device if the sum of
those currents exceeds the greater of5 amperes or 7 ½ percent of the boiler full load current for 10
seconds or exceeds an instantaneous value of ________ percent of the boiler full load current.
Ans. ( 25 percent)
6. Motors driving single or multiple dc generators supplying a system operating on a ________ load basis
do not require overload protection, provided that the thermal rating of the AC drive motor cannot be
exceeded under any operating condition.
Ans. ( Cyclic Load)
7. Section 4.90.3.12 Location of Devices. Control and Instruments transfer switch handles or push buttons
shall be in a readily accessible location at an elevation of not over ____________mm.
Ans. ( 1900mm)

8. (Exception): Operating Handles required more than 22 kg of force shall be located no higher _______mm
in either the open or closed position.
Ans. (1600mm)

9. Section 4.90.3.11 Inspection of Windows. Windows intended for inspection of disconnecting means or
switches and other devices shall be of suitable ________ material.
Ans. ( Transparent Material)

10. Section 4.90.3.9 Door stops and Cover Plates. External hinged doors at cover shall be provided with
stops to hold them in the open position. Cover plates intended to be removed for inspection of energized
parts or wiring shall be equipped with lifting handled and shall not exceed 1.2m² in area or _____ kg in
weight unless they are hinged and bolted or locked.
Ans. (27kg)

11. Section 4.90.3.9 Door stops and Cover Plates. External hinged doors at cover shall be provided with
_____ to hold them in the open position.
Ans. ( STOPS )

12. (Location). Cutouts shall be located so that they will bereadily and safely accessible for refusing with the
top of the cut out not over _______ mm above the floor or platform.
Ans. ( 1500mm)

13. Section 4.90.22 Isolating Means. Means shall be provided to completely isolate an item of equipment.
The use of ________ switches shall not be required where there are other ways of de-energizing the
equipment for inspection and repairs, such as draw out-type metal-enclosed switchgear units and
removal track panels.
Ans. ( Isolating Switches)

14. (Interrupting Rating). The interrupting rating of Distribution cut outs shall not be less than the maximum
________ current the cutout will be required to interrupt including contributions from all connected source
of energy.
Ans. ( Max. Fault current)

15. Metal-Enclosed Switchgear and Substation that Utilize High-Voltage fuses shall be provided with a gang-
operated ________ switch.
Ans. ( Disconnecting Switch)

16. Part 4.90.2 Equipment – Specific Provisions (b) Power fuses and Fuses holders . where fuses are
use to protect conductors and equipment a fuse shall be placed in each underground conductor. Two
power fuses shall be permitted to be use in parallel to protect the same load, if both fuses have
_______ ratings, and both fuses are installed in an identified common mounting with electrical connections
that will divided the current equally.
Ans. (Identical Ratings
17. Article 4.90-Equipment, Over 600 Volts, Nominal Power fuses and Fuses holders. 3 ) Voltage rating.
The maximum voltage rating of power fuses shall not be less than the maximum ________ voltage. Fuses
having a minimum recommended operating voltage shall not be applied below this voltage.

Ans. ( Max. Circuit Voltage)

18. Section 4.70.1.3 Space Separation. A thermal barrier shall be required if the space between
theResistorand Reactorand any combustible material is less than _______mm.
Ans. ( 300mm)

19. Section 4.70.1.4 Conductor Insulation. Insulated conductors used for connections between
Resistanceelements and controllers shall be suitable for an operating temperature of not less than
________°C.
Ans.(90°C)

20. Part 4.70.2 Over 600 Volts Nominal (c.) Combustible materials. Resistors and reactors shall not be
installed in closed enough proximity to combustible materials to constitute fire hazard and shall have a
clearance of not less than _______ mm from combustible materials.
Ans.(300mm)

21. Article 4.80 - Storage Batteries. batteryis composed, of one or more rechargeable cells of the
_________, _________, or other rechargeable electrochemical types.
Ans. (Lead Acid, Nicked Cadmium.)

22. 4.80.1.2 Definitions Nominal Battery Voltage. The voltage are computed on the basis of 2 volts per cell
for the ________ types. Ans. ( Lead Acid types)

23. 4.80.1.2 Definitions Nominal Battery Voltage. The voltage are computed on the basis of 1.2 volts per
cell for the ________ types.
Ans. ( ALKALItypes)

24. A________cell or battery is one that has no provision for the addition of water or electrolyte or for
external measurement of electrolyte specific gravity
Ans. ( Sealed Cell)

25. Means to reduce the Residual Voltage. (Over 600V, Nominal)A means shall be provided to reduce the
residual voltage of a capacitor to 50 volts or less, within ________ minutes after the capacitor is
disconnected from the source of supply.
Ans. ( 5 minutes )

26. Means to reduce the Residual Voltage. (601Volts, Nominal) A means shall be provided to reduce the
residual voltage of a capacitor to 50 volts or less, within ________ minutes after the capacitor is
disconnected from the source of supply.
Ans. ( 5 minutes )

27. Means to reduce the Residual Voltage. (1000V, Nominal) A means shall be provided to reduce the
residual voltage of a capacitor to 50 volts or less, within ________ minutes after the capacitor is
disconnected from the source of supply.
Ans. ( 5 minutes )

28. Protective Devices Rated or Adjusted. (Over 600V, Nominal) Protective devices for capacitor
equipment shall be rated or adjusted to operate within the limits of the safe zone for the individual
capacitors. If the protective devices are rated or adjusted to operate within the limits for zone 1 or zone 2,
the capacitor shall be ________ or ________. In no event shall the rating or adjustment of the protective
devices exceed the maximum limit of zone 2.
Ans. ( Enclosed or Isolated )

29. Section 4.60.2.1 Switching. (Over 600V, Nominal) Group operated switches shall be used for capacitor
switching and shall be capable of carrying continuously not less than ________percent of the rated
current.
Ans. ( 135 percent )

30. ________shall be provided with a means of discharging stored energy.

Ans. ( Capacitor)
31. Discharge of Stored Energy. ( 600Volts, Nominal and Under) (a) Time of Discharge.The residual
voltage of a capacitor shall be reduce to 50 volts or less, within ________ minutes after the capacitor is
disconnected from the source of supply.
Ans. ( 1 minute)

32. Discharge of Stored Energy. ( 600Volts, Nominal) (a) Time of Discharge. The residual voltage of a
capacitor shall be reduce to 50 volts or less, within ________ minutes after the capacitor is disconnected
from the source of supply.
Ans. ( 1 minute )

33. The ampacity of capacitor circuit conductor shall not be less than ________ percent of the rated current
of capacitor.
Ans. ( 135 percent )

34. Where a motor installation includes a capacitor connected on the load side of the motor overload device,
the rating or setting of the motor overload device shall be base on the improved ________ of the motor
circuit. The effect of the capacitor shall be disregarded in determining the motor circuit conductor rating.
Ans. ( Power Factor )

35. Capacitor cases shall be ________.

Ans. ( Groundedin accordance w/ Article 2.50)

36. (Exception:) Capacitor cases shall not be grounded where the capacitor units are supported on a
________ designed to operate at other than ground potential.
Ans. ( Structure Designed )

37. The rating of the capacitor’s disconnecting means shall not be less than ________ percent of the rated
current of the capacitor.
Ans. ( 135 percent )

38. Electrode type-boilers shall be supplied only from a ________ or from ________ , arranged to provide
such a system.

Ans. ( 3 phase, 4wire Solidly Grounded Wye system, or fromIsolating Transformers )

39. Capacitors containing more than ________ liters of flammable shall beenclosed in a vault or outdoor
fenced enclosure complying with part 1.10.3. This limit shall apply to any single unit.
Ans. ( 11 liters )

40. Capacitors that are not an integral part of the rotary-phase conversion systembut are installed for a motor
loadshall be connected to the ________ of that motor over load protective device.
Ans. ( Line Side )

41. Utilization equipment supplied by a rotary-phase converter shall be ________ in such a manner that power
to the equipment will be disconnected in the event of the power interruption.
Ans. (Controlled)

42. Part 4.55.2 Specific Provisions Applicable to Different types of Phase Converters. Section 4.55.2.2
(Start Up) ________to the utilization equipment shall not be supplied until the rotary phase
converter has been started.
Ans. ( Power)

43. Capacitors containing more than 11 liters of flammable shall be________in a vault or outdoor fenced
enclosure complying with part 1.10.3. This limit shall apply to any single unit.
Ans. ( Enclosed)

44. Where single-phase loads are connected on the load side of phase converter, they shall not be connected
to ________ .
Ans. ( Manufactured Phase )

45. Where the loads to be supplied are variable, Over current Protection shall be set at not more than
________ percent of the phase converter nameplate single phase input full load amperes.

Ans. ( 125 percent )

46. Section 4.55.1.2 Definitions. (Manufactured Phase). The manufactured or derived phase originates at
the phase converterand is not ________ connected to either of the single phase input conductors.

Ans. ( SOLIDLY CONNECTED )

47. Section 4.55.1.2 Definitions. (Manufactured Phase). The manufactured or derived phase originates at
the ________ and is not solidlyconnected to either of the single phase input conductors.
Ans. ( PHASE CONVERTER )

48. Where the phase converter supplies specific fixed loads and the conductors are sized in accordance with
their ampacity,the overcurrent protection shall not exceed ________ percent of the phase converter
nameplate single phase input amperes.
Ans. ( 125 percent )

49. An electrical device that converts single phase power to 3-phase electrical power.
Ans. ( PHASE CONVERTER )

50. Phase converter that consist of a rotary transformer and capacitor panel(s) that permits the operation of a
3-phase loads from a single phase supply.
Ans. ( ROTARY-PHASE CONVERTER )

51. Phase converter without rotating parts sized for a given 3-phase load to permit operation from a single
phase supply.
Ans. ( STATIC-PHASE CONVERTER )

52. Section 4.90.3.9 Door stops and Cover Plates. External hinged doors at cover shall be provided with
stops to hold them in the open position. Cover plates intended to be removed for inspection of energized
parts or wiring shall be equipped with lifting handled and shall not exceed in area _____ or 27kg in weight
unless they are hinged and bolted or locked.
Ans. (1.2m² )

53. The ampacity of conductors that connect a capacitor to the terminals of the motor or to motor circuit
conductors shall not be less than _____ the ampacity of the motor circuit conductors and in no case shall
be less than 135 percent of the rated current of the capacitor.
Ans. ( ONE - THIRD )

54. The walls and roofs of vaults shall be constructed of materials that have structural strength for the
conditions with a minimum fire resistance of _____ hours.
Ans. ( 3 HOURS )

55. The floors of transformer vaults in contact with the earthshall be of concrete that is not less than
_____mm thick.
Ans. ( 100 mm thick )

56. But where The transformer vault is constructed with a vacant space or other stories below it, the floor
shall have adequate structural strength for the load imposed thereon and a minimum fire resistance of
_____ hours.
Ans. ( 3 HOURS )

57. The floors of transformer vaults in contact with the earth shall be of ________that is not less than 100mm
thick.
Ans. ( CONCRETE)

58. (EXCEPTION:) Where transformers are protected with automatic sprinkler, water spray, carbon
dioxide, or halon, construction of ________ hour rating shall be permitted.
Ans. ( 1 HOUR )

59. FPN No. #2 A typical 3-hour construction of transformer vaults walls, roof, and floors is ________
mm thick reinforced concrete.
Ans. ( 150 mm thick )

60. Each doorways leading into a transformer vault from the building interior shall be provided with a
________ fitting door.
Ans. ( TIGHT fitting door )

61. Each doorways leading into a transformer vault from the building interior shall be provided with a tight
fitting door that has a minimum fire rating of ________ hour.
Ans. ( 3 HOURS )
62. A doorsill or curb that is of sufficient height to confine the oil from the largest transformer within the vault
shall be provided, and in no case shall the height be less than ________mm.
Ans. ( 100 mm thick )

63. A ________or ________ that is of sufficient height to confine the oil from the largest transformer within the
vault shall be provided, and in no case shall the height be less than 100 mm.
Ans. ( DOOR SILL or CURB )

64. Ventilation openings of transformer’s vault shall be located as ________ as possible from doors,
windows, fire escapes and combustible materials.
Ans. ( FARAWAY )

65. A transformer vault ventilated by natural circulation of air shall be permitted to have roughly
________ of the total area of the openings required for ventilation.
Ans. ( HALF )

66. A transformer vault ventilated by natural circulation of air shall be permitted to have roughly half of the
total area of the openings required for ventilation in one or more openings near the ________ and the
remainder in one or more openings in the ________ or in the sidewalls near the roofs or all of the area
required for ventilation, shall be permitted in one or more openings in or near the roof.
Ans. ( Floors/ Roofs )

67. For a transformer vault ventilated by natural circulation of air to an outdoor area, the combined net area of
all ventilating openings after deducting the area occupied by screen, gratings, or louvers, shall not be less
than ________ cm2 per KVA of transformer capacity in service.
Ans. ( 20 cm2 per KVA)

68. For a transformer vault ventilated by natural circulation of air to an outdoor area, the combined net area of
all ventilating openings after deducting the area occupied by screen, gratings, orlouvers, shall not be less
than 20 cm2 per KVA of transformer capacity in service, and in no case shall the net areabe less
than1000cm2 for any capacity under ________
Ans. (50 KVA)

69. All transformer vault ventilation openings to the indoors shall be provided with automatic
closing________ dampers that operates in response to a vault fire.
Ans. ( FIRE DAMPERS )

70. All transformer vault ventilation openings to the indoors shall be provided with automatic closing fire
dampersthat operates in response to a vault fire. Such damper shall possess a standard fire rating of
not less than ________ hour.
Ans. ( 1 ½ hour )

71. Practicable , transformer vaults containing more than ________ KVAtransformer capacity shall be
provided with drain or other means that will carry off any accumulation of oilor water in the vault unless
local condition make this impracticable.
Ans. ( 100 KVA )

72. Practicable , transformer vaults containing more than 100KVAtransformer capacity shall be provided
with drain or other means that will carry off any accumulation of ________ or ________ in the vault
unless local condition make this impracticable.
Ans. ( Oil or Water )

73. Any Pipe or duct system foreign to the electrical installation shall not enter or pass through a transformer
vault. Piping or other facilities provided for vault fire protection or for transformer cooling, shall
________considered foreign to the electrical installation.
Ans. ( SHALL NOT BE )

74. Where the loads to be supplied are variable, the Conductor Ampacity shall be set at not more than
________ percent of the phase converter nameplate single phase input full load amperes.
Ans. ( 125 percent )

75. Where the phase converter supplies specific fixed loads, and the conductor ampacity is less than 125
percent of the phase converter nameplate single phase input full load amperes, the conductors shall have
the ampacity not less than ________ percent of the sum of the Full Load, 3-phase current ratings of
the motors and other loads served where the Input and Output voltages of the phase converter are
________ .
Ans. ( 250 percent / IDENTICAL )

76. Where the phase converter supplies specific fixed loads, the conductor ampacity is less than 125
percent of the phase converter nameplate single phase input full load amperes and the input and output
voltages are different, the currentshall be multiplied by the ratio of ________ to ________voltage.
Ans. ( OUTPUT TO INPUT voltage )
77. ________ is a circuit operating at 600volts, nominal, or less, between phases that connects two power
sources or power supply points, such as the secondary’s of two transformer.
Ans. ( SECONDARY TIES )

78. Dry-type transformers installed indoors and rated 112 ½ KVA or less shall have a separation of at least
________ mm from combustible material unless separated from combustible material by a fire resistant
heat insulated barrier.
Ans. ( 300 mm )

79. Individual Dry-type transformers of more than 112 ½ KVA rating shall be installed in a ________of
fire-resistant construction.
Ans. ( Transformer room )

80. Unless specified otherwise in article 4.50 Transformers and Transformers vaults(including SECONDARY
TIES) the term FIRE RESISTANT means a construction having a minimum fire rating of ________hour.
Ans. ( 1 HOUR)

81. Dry-type transformers rated over 35 000 volts shall be installed in a ________ complying with part 4.50.3
Ans. ( in a VAULT )
82. Dry-type transformers installed outdoors shall have a ________ enclosure.
Ans. ( Weather Proof enclosure)

83. Transformer exceeding 112 ½ KVA shall not be located within 300mm of combustible materials of
buildings unless the transformer has ________ insulation systems or higher and is completely enclosed
except for ventilating openings.
Ans. ( CLASS 155 insulation system)

84. Oil – insulated transformer installed indoors shall be installed in a vault constructed as specified in part
4.50.3. Exception, where the nominal voltage does not exceed ________ volts a vault shall not be
required.
Ans. ( 600 volts )

85. Grounding autotransformer covered by section4.50.1.5 are ________ or ________ transformer connected
to 3-phase, 3 wire ungrounded system.
Ans. ( ZIGZAG or T- Connected transformers )

86. Grounding auto transformer covered by section4.50.1.5 are ZIGZAG or T- Connected transformer
connected to 3-phase, 3 wire ungrounded system for the purpose of creating a ________ distribution
system.
Ans. ( 3-phase , 4 wire distribution system)

87. Grounding auto transformer covered by section4.50.1.5 are ZIGZAG or T- Connected transformer
connected to 3-phase, 3 wire ungrounded system for the purpose of creating a3-phase , 4 wire
distribution system or to provide a ________ reference for grounding purposes
Ans. ( Neutral reference)

88. The autotransformer shall have a continuous ________ rating that is sufficient to handle the maximum
possible neutral unbalanced load current of the 4 wire system.
Ans. ( Neutral-Current rating)

89. The autotransformer shall have a Continuous Neutral-Current rating that is sufficient to handle the
maximum possible neutral unbalanced load current of the ________.
Ans. ( 4 Wire System)

90. Each auto transformer 600 volts, nominal or less shall be protected by an individual over current device
installed in series with each ungrounded ________ conductors.
Ans. ( INPUT conductors)

91. Each auto transformer 600 volts, nominal or less shall be protected by an individual over current device
installed in series with each ungrounded input conductors. Such over current device shall be rated or
set at not more than ________percent of the rated full load input current of the transformer.
Ans. ( 125 percent)

92. Voltage transformers installed indoors or enclosed shall be protected with ________ .
Ans. ( Primary Fuses )

93. (EXCEPTION) : where the rated INPUT current of the auto transformer is less than ________amperes
an over current device rated or set at not more than 167 percent of the input current shall be permitted.
Ans. ( 9 Amperes)
94. An over current device shall not be installed in series with the ________ windings ( the windings
common to both the input and the output circuits ) of the auto transformer between points A and B.
Ans. ( Shunt Windings )

95. Live parts of generators operated at more than ________ volts to ground shall not be exposed to
accidental contact where accessible to unqualified persons.
Ans. ( 50 Volts )

96. The ampacity of the conductors from the generators terminal to the first over current device shall
not be less than ________ percent of the nameplate current of the generator.
Ans. ( 115 percent)

97. The overload sensing device shall ________ permitted to be connected to an annunciator or alarm
supervised by authorized personnel instead of interrupting the generator circuit.
Ans. ( shall BE permitted )

98. A room air conditioner (with or without provisions for heating) shall be considered as an ________ of the
air cooled window, console, or in wall type that is installed in the conditioned room and that incorporates a
hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor.
Ans. ( AC appliance )

99. The total marked rating of a cord and attachment plug-connected room air conditioner shall not exceed
________ percent of the rating of the branch circuit where no other loads are supplied.
Ans. ( 80 percent)

100. The total marked rating of a cord and attachment plug-connected room air conditioner shall not
exceed ________ percent of the rating of the branch circuit where lighting units or other appliance are
also supplied.
Ans. ( 50 percent)

101. Where a flexible cord is used to supply a room air conditioner, the length of such cord shall not
exceed ________mm for a nominal 120 volt rating.
Ans. ( 3000 mm )

102. Where a flexible cord is used to supply a room air conditioner, the length of such cord shall not
exceed ________mm for a nominal 208- or 240 volt rating.
Ans. ( 1800 mm )

103. An overcurrent protective device of adequate short circuit rating that will open simultaneously all
ungrounded conductors shall be applied in the grounding autotransformer branch circuit and shall be
rated or set at a current not exceeding ________ percent of the autotransformer continuous per phase
current rating.
Ans. ( 125percent)

104. An overcurrent protective device of adequate short circuit rating that will open simultaneously all
ungrounded conductors shall be applied in the grounding autotransformer branch circuit and shall be rated
or set at a current not exceeding ________ percent of the continuous current rating of any series
connected devices in the autotransformer neutral connection.
Ans. ( 42 percent)

105. A ________ system that will cause the opening of the main switch or common trip overcurrent
device for the 3-phase, 4wire system shall be provided to guard against single phasing or internal
faults.
Ans. ( Fault-Sensing system )

106. If the current-interrupting device is separate from the motor compressor and its control circuit is
operated by a protective device integral with the motor-compressor, it shall be ________ so that the
opening of the control circuit will result in interruption of current to the motor-compressor.
Ans. ( ARRANGED )

107. Motor-compressor’s attachment plug and receptacle rating shall not exceed ________ amperes at
125 volts.
Ans. ( 20 Amperes )

108. Motor-compressor’s attachment plug and receptacle rating shall not exceed ________ amperes at
250 volts.
Ans. ( 15 Amperes )

109. An attachment plug and receptacle shall be permitted to serve as the ________ for a single phase
room air conditioner rated 250 volts or less if the manual controls on the room air conditioner are readily
accessible and located within ________ mm of the floor.
 Ans. ( Disconnecting means ; 1800 mm)

110. Branch circuit conductors supplying a single motor-compressor shall have an ampacity not less
than ________ percent of either the motor-compressor rated-load current or branch-circuit selection
current, whichever is greater.
Ans. ( 125 percent)

111. A motor-compressor controller shall have both a ________ full-load current rating and a
________ current rating not less than the nameplate rated-load current or branch-circuit selection current,
whichever is greater and locked-rotor current, respectively of the compressor.
Ans. ( Continuous Duty ; and a locked-rotor current )

112. A controller, serving more than one motor-compressor or motor-compressor and other loads
, shall have a ________ full-load current rating and a locked-rotor current rating not less than the
________ .
Ans. ( Continuous Duty ; Combined Load)

113. The ampacity of the conductors supplying multi motor and combination load equipment shall
not be less than the minimum circuit ampacity ________ on the equipment.
Ans. ( Marked )

114. For small motor-compressor not having the locked-rotor current marked on the nameplate
or for small motor not covered by tables 4.30.14.1, 4.30.14.2, 4.30.14.3, 4.30.14.4, the locked-rotor
current shall be assumed ________ times the rated-load current.
Ans. ( 6 times )

115. An air conditioning or refrigerating system shall be considered to be a ________ under the
provisions of section 4.30.7.7.
Ans. ( Single Machine )

116. ________ is the value in amperes to be used instead of the rated load current in determining the
ratings of the motor branch circuit conductors, disconnecting mans, controllers, and branch circuit
short-circuit and ground fault protective device wherever the running overload protective device
permits a sustained currents greater than the specified percentage of the rated load current.
Ans. ( Branch-circuit Selection current)

117. The value of branch-circuit selection current will always be ________ or ________ than the
marked rated-load current.
Ans. ( EQUAL TO or GREATER THAN )

118. The value of branch-circuit selection current will always be Equal to or Greater than the marked
________ current.
Ans. ( Rated-load current)

119. A combination consisting of a compressor and motor, both of which are enclosed in the same
housing, with no external shaft or shaft seals, the motor operating on the refrigerant.
Ans. ( Hermetic Refrigerant motor-compressor )

120. Hermetic Refrigerant motor-compressor is a combination consisting of a compressor and motor,

both of which are enclosed in the same housing, with no external shaft or shaft seals, the motor operating
on the________.
Ans. ( Refrigerant )

121. The Rated-Load current for a Hermetic Refrigerant motor-compressor is the current resulting
when the motor-compressor is operated at the rated ________ ; rated ________; and rated ________ of
the equipment it serves.
Ans. ( Rated load ; Rated voltage; and Rated Frequency)

122. The frames of portable motors that operates at over 150 volts to ground shall be ________ or
________.
Ans. ( GUARDED or GROUNDED)

123. Instruments transformer secondaries and exposed non-current carrying metals or other conductive
parts or cases of instruments transformers, meters, instruments, and relays shall be ________ .
Ans. ( GROUNDED)

124. Controllers enclosures shall be grounded regardless of ________ .

Ans. ( regardless of VOLTAGE )

125. Where no rated-load current is shown on the equipment nameplate, the ________ current shown
on the compressor nameplate shall be used.
Ans. ( Rated-Load current )
126. EXCEPTION: where so marked, the Branch-circuit Selection current shall be used instead of
________ current in determining the highest rated ( Largest ) motor- compressor.
Ans. ( Rated-Load current )

127. Dry-type transformers rated over ________ volts shall be installed in a vault complying with part
4.50.3
Ans. ( 35 000volts )

128. Section 4.90.5 Electrode-Type Boiler. (Ground Current Detection). Means shall provided for
detection of the sum of the neutral and ground currents and shall trip the circuit interrupting device if the
sum of those currents exceeds the greater of5 amperes or ________ percent of the boiler full load
current for ________ seconds or exceeds an instantaneous value of 25percent of the boiler full load
current.
Ans. ( 7 ½ percent , 10 seconds )

129. Section 4.90.5 Electrode-Type Boiler. (Ground Current Detection). Means shall provided for
detection of the sum of the neutral and ground currents and shall trip the circuit interrupting device if the
sum of those currents exceeds the greater of ________amperes or 7 ½ percent of the boiler full
load current for 10 seconds or exceeds an instantaneous value of ________ percent of the boiler full
load current.
Ans. ( 5 Amperes , 25 percent )

130. A separate overload relay protecting a single motor-compressor against overload and failure to
start shall be selected to trip at not more than ________ percent of the motor-compressor rated-load
current.
Ans. ( 140 percent )

131. The ________ markings of cord and plug connected equipment rated not greater than 250
volts, single phase, such as household refrigerators and freezers, Drinking water cooler and beverage
dispenser, shall be used in determining the branch circuits requirements and each unit shall be considered
as a ________ unless the nameplate is marked otherwise.
Ans. ( Nameplate Markings , Single Motor )

132. The ampere rating of hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor’s disconnecting means shall be at
least ________ percent of the rated-load current or branch circuit selection current, whichever is greater.
Ans. ( 115 percent )

133. A room air conditioner shall be considered as a ac appliance unit in determining its branch
circuits and its rating is not more than ________ ampere and ________ volts .
Ans. ( 40 ampere , 250 volts)
134. Where live parts of motors or controllers operating at over 150 volts to ground are GUARDED
against accidental contact only by location as specified in section 4.30.12.2 and where adjustments or
other attendance maybe necessary during the operation of the apparatus, suitable ________ or ________
shall be provided so that the attendant cannot readily touch live parts unless standing on the MATS or
PLATFORMS.
Ans. ( INSULATING MATS or PLATFORMS )

135. Ultimate trip current of overcurrent (overload) relays or other motor protective devices used for
the motor control apparatus shall not exceed ________ percent of the controllers continuous current rating.
Ans. ( 115 percent )

136. Where the motor branch circuit disconnecting means is separate from the controller, the
disconnecting means current rating shall not be less than the ________ setting of the overcurrent relays in
the circuit.
Ans. ( 115 percent )

137. Flexible metal conduit or liquid tight Flexible metal conduitnot exceeding ________ mm in
length shall be permitted to be employed for raceway connection to a motor terminal enclosure .
Ans. ( 1800 mm )

138. (GENERAL) : The disconnecting means for motor circuits rated 600 volts, nominal or less, shall
have an ampere rating of at least ________ percent of the full-load current rating of the motor .
Ans. ( 115 percent )
139. GENERAL : ( Exception) a listed non-fused motor circuit switch having a horse power
rating equal to or greater than the motor horse power shall be permitted to have an ampere rating less than
________ percent of the full-load current rating of the motor .
Ans. ( 115 percent )
140. Disconnecting means for torque motors shall have an ampere rating of at least ________ percent
of the motors nameplate current.
Ans. ( 115 percent )

141. Disconnecting means for torque motors shall have an ampere rating of at least 115 percent of
the motors ________ .
Ans. ( Nameplate current )

142. In phase arrangements of Bus Bars and Conductors, the ________ phase shall be that phase
having the HIGHER VOLTAGE to ground on 3-phase, 4wire delta-connected system .
Ans. ( B phase )

143. In phase arrangements of Bus Bars and Conductors, the “B phase” shall be that phase
having the ________on 3-phase, 4wire delta-connected system .
Ans. ( Higher Voltage to Ground )

144. In phase arrangements of Bus Bars and Conductors, the “B phase” shall be that phase having
the HIGHER VOLTAGE to ground on ________system .
Ans. ( 3-phase, 4wire delta-connected )

145. The phase arrangement on 3-phase horizontal common power and vertical buses shall be
________, ________, ________ from Front to Back, Top to Bottom or Left to Right , as viewed from the
front of the Motor Control Center.
Ans. ( A, B, C )

146. The phase arrangement on 3-phase horizontal common power and vertical buses shall be A, B,
C from Front to Back Top to Bottom or Left to Right , as viewed from the________ of the Motor Control
Center.
Ans. ( FRONT )

147. The phase arrangement on 3-phase horizontal common power and vertical buses shall be A, B,
C from________, ________, ________ , as viewed from the front of the Motor Control Center.
Ans. ( Front to Back, Top to Bottom, or Left to Right)

148. (Exception) :Rear-mounted units connected to vertical bus that is common to front- mounted
units , shall be permitted to have a ________ phase arrangement where properly identified.
Ans. ( C, B, A phase arrangement )

149. Where used as service equipment, each motor control center shall be provided with a single main
disconnecting means to disconnect all ________ service conductors.
Ans. ( UNGROUNDED Service Conductor )

150. A Controller is any switch or device that is normally used to Start and Stop a motor by ________
and ________ the motor circuit current.
Ans. ( MAKING and BREAKING)

151. A ________is any switch or device that is normally used to Start and Stop a motor by Making
and Breaking the motor circuit current.
Ans. ( CONTROLLER )
152. Any motor application shall be considered to be for ________ duty unless the nature of the
apparatus it drives is such that the motor cannot operate continuously with load under any condition of use.
Ans. ( CONTINUOUS DUTY )

153. ________ in electrical apparatus is an operating OVERCURRENT that, when it persist for a
sufficient length of time, would cause damage or dangerous overheating of the apparatus.
Ans. ( OVERLOAD )

154. It does not include Short circuits or Ground faults in electrical apparatus.
Ans. ( OVERLOAD )

155. OVERLOAD in electrical apparatus is an operating ________ that, when it persist for a sufficient
length of time, would cause damage or dangerous overheating of the apparatus. It does not include
Short circuits or Ground faults in electrical apparatus .
Ans. ( OVERCURRENT )

156. For continuous duty, the conductors connecting the secondary of a wound-rotor ac motor
to its controller shall have an ampacity not less than ________ percent of the full-load secondary current of
the motor.
Ans. ( 125 percent )
157. Conductors supplying several motors, or a motor(s) and other loads shall have an ampacity at
least equal to the sum of the ________ of all the motors, plus ________ percent of the highest rated
motor in the group, plus the ampere ratings of the Other loads determined in accordance with article 2.20
and other applicable article.
Ans. ( Full-Load currents plus 25 percent )

158. Motor of larger ratings or Over 1 Horsepower shall be permitted to be connected to General-
Purpose branch circuits only where, ________ motor is protected by overload protection selected to
protect the motor as specified in section 4.30.3.2
Ans. ( EACH motor )

159. Where fuses are used for motor overload protection, a fused shall be inserted in each ungrounded
conductor and also in the grounded conductor if the supply system is ________ .
Ans. ( 3-phase, 3wire AC with One conductor GROUNDED )

160. Control circuit devices with screw-type pressure terminals used with 2.0mm2 or smaller copper
conductors shall be torque to a minimum ________ N-m, unless identified for different torque value.
Ans. ( 0.79 N-m )

161. Control circuit devices with screw-type pressure terminals used with ________mm2 or smaller
copper conductors shall be torque to a minimum ________ N-m, unless identified for different torque
value.
Ans. ( 2 .0 mm2, 0.79 N-m )

162. Metal-Enclosed Switchgear and Substation that utilize high-voltage fuses shall be provided with
a ________ Disconnecting switch.
Ans. ( Gang-Operated )

163. Where fuses are used for motor overload protection, a fused shall be inserted in each ungrounded
conductor and also in the grounded conductor if the supply system is ________ .
Ans. ( 3-phase, 3wire AC with One conductor GROUNDED )

164. Conductors supplying several motors, or a motor(s) and other loads shall have an ampacity at
least equal to the sum of the ________ of all the motors, plus ________ percent of the highest rated
motor in the group, plus the ampere ratings of the Other loads determined in accordance with article 2.20
and other applicable article.
Ans. ( Full-Load currents plus 25 percent )

165. ________ in electrical apparatus is an operating OVERCURRENT that, when it persist for a
sufficient length of time, would cause damage or dangerous overheating of the apparatus.
Ans. ( OVERLOAD )

166. (Exception) :Rear-mounted units connected to vertical bus that is common to front- mounted
units , shall be permitted to have a ________ phase arrangement where properly identified.
Ans. ( C, B, A phase arrangement )

167. GENERAL : ( Exception) a listed non-fused motor circuit switch having a horse power
rating equal to or greater than the motor horse power shall be permitted to have an ampere rating less than
________ percent of the full-load current rating of the motor .
Ans. ( 115 percent )

168. Disconnecting means for torque motors shall have an ampere rating of at least ________ percent
of the motors nameplate current.
Ans. ( 115 percent )

169. Conductors supplying one or more motor-compressor with or without an additional loads shall
have an ampacity not less than the sum of the rated load or ________ ratings whichever is larger of all the
motors plus the ________ currents of the other motors plus ________ percent of the highest motor or
motor-compressor rating in the group.

Ans. ( branch-circuit selection current ; plus full-load currents ; plus 25 percent)

170. An overcurrent protective device of adequate short circuit rating that will open simultaneously all
ungrounded conductors shall be applied in the grounding autotransformer branch circuit and shall be rated
or set at a current not exceeding ________ percent of the continuous current rating of any series
connected devices in the autotransformerneutral connection.
Ans. ( 42 percent)

171. A FAULT –SENSING system that will cause the opening of the main switch or common trip
overcurrent device for the3-phase, 4wire system shall be provided to guard against________ or
________
Ans. ( Single phasing orInternal faults)
172. The total marked rating of a cord and attachment plug-connected room air conditionershall not
exceed ________ percent of the rating of the branch circuit where no other loads are supplied.

Ans. ( 80 percent)

173. The total marked rating of a cord and attachment plug-connected room air conditionershall not
exceed ________ percent of the rating of the branch circuit where lighting units or other appliance are
also supplied.
Ans. ( 50 percent)

174. Where the phase converter supplies specific fixed loads, and the conductor ampacity is less
than 125 percent of the phase converter nameplate single phase input full load amperes, the conductors
shall have the ampacity not less than ________ percent of the sum of the Full Load, 3-phase current
ratings of the motors and other loads served where the Input and Output voltages of the phase
converter are ________ .
Ans. ( 250 percent / IDENTICAL )

175. Where the phase converter supplies specific fixed loads, the conductor ampacity is less than
125 percent of the phase converter nameplate single phase input full load amperes and the input and
output voltages are different, the current shall be multiplied by the ratio of ________ to ________voltage.
Ans. ( OUTPUT TO INPUT voltage )

176. ________ is a circuit operating at 600volts, nominal, or less, between phases that connects two
power sources or power supply points, such as the secondary’s of two transformer.
Ans. ( SECONDARY TIES )
177. All transformer vault ventilation openings to the indoors shall be provided with automatic closing
________ dampers that operates in response to a vault fire.
Ans. ( FIRE DAMPERS )
178. All transformer vault ventilation openings to the indoors shall be provided with automatic closing
fire dampers that operates in response to a vault fire. Such damper shall possess a standard fire
rating of not less than ________ hour.
Ans. ( 1 ½ hour )

179. Practicable , transformer vaults containing more than ________ KVA transformer capacity shall
be provided with drain or other means that will carry off any accumulation of oil or water in the vault
unless local condition make this impracticable.
Ans. ( 100 KVA )

180. Practicable , transformer vaults containing more than 100KVAtransformer capacity shall be
provided with drain or other means that will carry off any accumulation of ________ or ________ in the
vault unless local condition make this impracticable.
Ans. ( Oil or Water )

181. (EXCEPTION) : where the rated INPUT current of the auto transformer is less than ________
amperes an over current device rated or set at not more than 167 percent of the input current shall be
permitted.
Ans. ( 9 Amperes)

182. An over current device shall not be installed in series with the ________ windings ( the
windings common to both the input and the output circuits ) of the auto transformer between points A and
B. Ans. ( Shunt Windings )

183. Live parts of generators operated at more than ________ volts to ground shall not be exposed
to accidental contact where accessible to unqualified persons.
Ans. ( 50 Volts )

184. Section 4.90.3.9 Door stops and Cover Plates. External hinged doors at cover shall be provided
with stops to hold them in the open position. Cover plates intended to be removed for inspection of
energized parts or wiring shall be equipped with lifting handled and shall not exceed in area _____ or 27kg
in weight unless they are hinged and bolted or locked.
Ans. (1.2m² )

185. The ampacity of conductors that connect a capacitor to the terminals of the motor or to motor
circuit conductors shall not be less than _____ the ampacity of the motor circuit conductors and in no
case shall be less than 135 percent of the rated current of the capacitor.
Ans. ( ONE - THIRD )

186. The floors of transformer vaults in contact with the earth shall be of concrete that is not less than
_____mm thick.
Ans. ( 100 mm thick )
187. But where The transformer vault is constructed with a vacant space or other stories below it,
the floor shall have adequate structural strength for the load imposed thereon and a minimum fire
resistance of _____ hours.
Ans. ( 3 HOURS )
188. The floors of transformer vaults in contact with the earth shall be of ________ that is not less than
100mm thick.
Ans. ( CONCRETE )

189. The value of branch-circuit selection current will always be Equal to or Greater than the marked
________ current.
Ans. ( Rated-load current)

190. A combination consisting of a compressor and motor, both of which are enclosed in the same
housing, with no external shaft or shaft seals, the motor operating on the refrigerant.
Ans. ( Hermetic Refrigerant motor-compressor )

191. Hermetic Refrigerant motor-compressor is a combination consisting of a compressor and motor,

both of which are enclosed in the same housing, with no external shaft or shaft seals, the motor operating
on the ________.
Ans. ( Refrigerant )

192. The autotransformer shall have a continuous ________ rating that is sufficient to handle the
maximum possible neutral unbalanced load current of the 4 wire system.
Ans. ( Neutral-Current rating)

193. The autotransformer shall have a Continuous Neutral-Current rating that is sufficient to handle
the maximum possible neutral unbalanced load current of the ________.
Ans. ( 4 Wire System )

194. Each auto transformer 600 volts, nominal or less shall be protected by an individual over current
device installed in serieswith each ungrounded ________ conductors.
Ans. ( INPUT conductors)

195. Grounding auto transformer covered by section4.50.1.5 are ZIGZAG or T- Connected

transformerconnected to 3-phase, 3 wire ungrounded system for the purpose of creating a ________
distribution system.
Ans. ( 3-phase , 4 wire distribution system )

196. Grounding auto transformer covered by section4.50.1.5 are ZIGZAG or T- Connected

transformer connected to 3-phase, 3 wire ungrounded system for the purpose of creating a3-phase , 4
wire distribution system or to provide a ________ reference for grounding purposes
Ans. ( Neutral reference )

197. Controllers enclosures shall be grounded regardless of ________ .

Ans. ( regardless of VOLTAGE )

198. Transformer exceeding 112 ½ KVA shall not be located with in 300mm of combustible materials
of buildings unless the transformer has ________ insulation systems or higher and is completely
enclosed except for ventilating openings.
Ans. ( CLASS 155 insulation system )

199. Oil – insulated transformer installed indoors shall be installed in a vault constructed as specified in
part 4.50.3. Exception, where the nominal voltage does not exceed ________ volts a vault shall not be
required. Ans. ( 600 volts )
200. Grounding autotransformer covered by section4.50.1.5 are ________ or ________ transformer
connected to 3-phase, 3 wire ungrounded system.
Ans. ( ZIGZAG or T- Connected transformers )

201. ________ circuit voltages shall not exceed 250 Volts, shall be supplied from a grounded system,
and shall have the controls in the ungrounded conductor.
Ans. ( Control Circuit voltages)

202. Branch-Circuit Requirements. Each boiler shall be supplied from an individual branch circuit
rated not less than _______ percent of the total load.
Ans. ( 100 Percent)

203. _________ protection shall be provided in each phase, consisting of a separate phase overcurrent
relay connected to a separate current transformer in the phase.
Ans. ( Phase Fault Protection)

204. Motors driving single or multiple dc generators supplying a system operating on a ________
load basis do not require overload protection, provided that the thermal rating of the AC drive motor
cannot be exceeded under any operating condition.
Ans. ( Cyclic Load)
205. Section 4.90.3.12 Location of Devices. Control and Instruments transfer switch handles or push
buttons shall be in a readily accessible location at an elevation of not over ____________mm.
Ans. ( 1900mm)
206. (Exception): Operating Handles required more than 22 kg of force shall be located no higher
_______mm in either the open or closed position.
Ans. (1600mm)

207. A________ cell or battery is one that has no provision for the addition of water or electrolyte or
for external measurement of electrolyte specific gravity
Ans. ( Sealed Cell)

208. Part 4.90.2 Equipment – Specific Provisions (b) Power fuses and Fuses holders . where
fuses are use to protect conductors and equipment a fuse shall be placed in each underground conductor.
Two power fuses shall be permitted to be use in parallel to protect the same load, if both fuses have
_______ ratings, and both fuses are installed in an identified common mounting with electrical connections
that will divided the current equally.
Ans. ( Identical Ratings)
209. Article 4.90-Equipment, Over 600 Volts, Nominal Power fuses and Fuses holders. 3 ) Voltage
rating. The maximum voltage rating of power fuses shall not be less than the maximum ________ voltage.
Fuses having a minimum recommended operating voltage shall not be applied below this voltage.
Ans. ( Max. Circuit Voltage)
210. Where a motor installation includes a capacitor connected on the load side of the motor overload
device, the rating or setting of the motor overload device shall be base on the improved ________ of the
motor circuit. The effect of the capacitor shall be disregarded in determining the motor circuit conductor
rating.
Ans. ( Power Factor )
211. Protective Devices Rated or Adjusted. (Over 600V, Nominal) Protective devices for capacitor
equipment shall be rated or adjusted to operate within the limits of the safe zone for the individual
capacitors. If the protective devices are rated or adjusted to operate within the limits for zone 1 or zone 2,
the capacitor shall be ________ or ________. In no event shall the rating or adjustment of the protective
devices exceed the maximum limit of zone 2.
Ans. ( Enclosed or Isolated )

212. The ampacity of conductors that connect a capacitor to the terminals of the motor or to motor
circuit conductors shall not be less than _____ the ampacity of the motor circuit conductors and in no
case shall be less than 135 percent of the rated current of the capacitor.
Ans. ( ONE - THIRD )

213. Section 4.55.1.2 Definitions. (Manufactured Phase). The manufactured or derived phase
originates at the phase converterand is not ________ connected to either of the single phase input
conductors.
Ans. ( SOLIDLY CONNECTED )

214. Part 4.55.2 Specific Provisions Applicable to Different types of Phase Converters. Section
4.55.2.2 (Start Up) ________to the utilization equipment shall not be supplied until the rotary
phase converter has been started.
Ans. ( Power)

215. Capacitors containing more than 11 liters of flammable shall be________ in a vault or outdoor
fenced enclosure complying with part 1.10.3. This limit shall apply to any single unit.
Ans. ( Enclosed)

216. A transformer vault ventilated by natural circulation of air shall be permitted to have roughly half
of the total area of the openings required for ventilation in one or more openings near the ________ and
the remainder in one or more openings in the ________ or in the sidewalls near the roofs or all of the
area required for ventilation, shall be permitted in one or more openings in or near the roof.
Ans. ( Floors / Roofs )

217. Controllers other than inverse time circuit breakers and molded case switches shall have
horsepower rating at the application voltage not lower than the horse power rating of the ________ .
Ans. ( MOTOR)

218. A controller for a Design E motor, rated more than 2 hp shall (1) be marked as rated for used
with a Design E motor , or (2) have a horse power rating not less 1.4 times the rating of a motor rated
________ hp, or not less than 1.3 times the rating of a motor rated ________ hp.
Ans. ( 1.4 times – 3 through 100hp , 1.3hp - OVER 100hp )

219. Acircuit of a control apparatus or a system that carries the electric signals directing the
performance of the controller, but does not carry the main power current.
Ans. ( MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT )

220. (2) On AC circuits, general-use snap switch suitable only for use on AC ( not general-use AC-DC
snap switches) where the motor full-load current rating is not more than ________ percent of the ampere
rating of the switch.
Ans. ( TWICE , 80 percent )
221. Several motors, each not exceeding 1 hp in rating, shall be permitted on a nominal 115 – or 230-
volt branch circuit protected at not over 20 amperes or a branch circuit of 600 volts, nominal or
less, protected at not over ________ amperes where the full-load rating of EACH motor does not
exceed ________ amperes .
Ans. ( 15 amps , each motor does not exceed 6 amperes)

222. The motor branch circuit short circuit and ground fault protective devices shall be capable of
carrying the ________ current of a motor.
Ans. ( STARTING CURRENT )

223. If immediate automatic shutdown of a motor by a motor overload device would introduce
additional or increased hazard(s) to a person(s) and continued motor operation is necessary for safe
shutdown of equipment or process, a ________ device(s) conforming with the provisions of part 4.30.3
shall be permitted to be connected to a supervised alarm instead of causing immediate interruption of the
motor circuit, so that corrective action or an orderly shutdown can be initiated.
Ans. ( MOTOR OVERLOAD SENSING DEVICE)

224. Circuit conductors supplying Power Conversion Equipment included as part of an adjustable-
speed drive system shall have an ampacity not less than ________ percent of the rated INPUT to power
conversion equipment.
Ans. ( 125 percent )

225. The nominal value of the AC VOLTAGE being rectified shall be used to determine the
________ of a rectifier derived system.
Ans. ( VOLTAGE)

226. The nominal value of the ________ voltage being rectified shall be used to determine the
VOLTAGE of a rectifier derived system.
Ans. ( AC voltage )

227. EXCEPTION : the nominal ________ voltage of the rectifier shall be used if it exceeds the Peak
Value of the AC Voltage being rectified.
Ans. ( DC voltage )

228. GENERAL : Branch circuit conductors that supply a single motor used in a Continuous Duty
application shall have an ampacity of not less than ________ percent of the motors full-load current rating
as determined by section 4.30.1.6(a)(1).
Ans. ( 125 percent )

229. For a multi-speed motor, the selection of the branch circuit conductors on the Line side of the
controller shall be based on the ________ of the full-load current ratings shown on the nameplate of the
motor.
Ans. ( HIGHEST of the full-load current ratings )

230. The selection of the branch circuit conductors between the controller and the multi-speed motor
shall be based on the current rating of the ________ that the conductors ENERGIZED.
Ans. ( WINDINGS)

231. For DC motors operating from a rectified Single Phase Power supply, the conductors between
the field wiring terminals of the of the terminals of the rectifier and the motor shall have an ampacity of not
less than the following percent of the motor full-load current rating:
(a) where a rectifier bridge of the single phase Half-Wave is used, ________ percent
(b) where a rectifier bridge of the single phase Full-Wave is used, ________ percent.
Ans. ( a.) 190 percent , (b.) 150 percent )

232. The disconnecting means shall be permitted shall be permitted to be in the ________ to the
conversion equipment and shall have a rating not less than ________ percent of the rated input current of
the conversion unit.
Ans. ( INCOMMNG LINE , 115 percent )

233. A part-winding start ________ or ________ motor is one that is arranged for starting by first
energizing part of its primary (armature) winding and, subsequently , energizing the remainder of this
winding in one or more steps.
Ans. ( INDUCTION or SYNCRONOUSmotor)

234. The incoming ________ or ________ to power conversion equipment included as part of an
adjustable-speed drive system shall be based on the rated INPUT to the power conversion equipment.
Ans. ( Branch circuit or Feeder )

235. Where the power conversion equipment is marked to indicate that overload protection is included,
additional overload protection shall ________ require.
Ans. ( shall NOT BE require)
236. A hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor shall ________ considered a standard part-winding
start INDUCTION motor.
Ans. ( shall NOT BE considered)

237. A part-winding start induction motor is arranged so that ________ of its primary windings can be
energized initially, and, subsequently, the remaining half can be energized both halves then carrying
equal current.
Ans. ( ONE-HALF of its primary windings )

238. Heating equipment shall ________ as protected against overcurrent where supplied by a branch
circuit as specified in section 4.27.1.4.
Ans. ( shall BE considered)

239. Induction coils that operate or may operate at a voltage greater than ________ shall be enclosed
in a nonmetallic or split metallic enclosure , isolated or made inaccessible by location to protect personnel
in the area.
Ans. ( 30 Volts AC )

240. Induction coils shall be prevented from INDUCING ________ currents in surrounding metallic
equipment, supports or structure by shielding, isolation, or insulation of the current paths. Stray current
paths shall be BONDED to prevent arcing.
Ans. ( CIRCULATING )

241. Part 4.27.4 IMPEDANCE HEATING . The ampacityof the conductors connected to the
secondary of the transformer shall be at least ________ percent of the total load of the HEATER.
Ans. ( 100 percent )

242. The Pipeline or Vessel, or both, being heated that is operating at a voltage greater than 30 Volts
but not more than ________ volts shall be GROUNDED at designated points.
Ans. ( 80 Volts )

243. A dual-winding transformer with a grounded shield between the primary and secondary
windings shall be used to isolate the distribution system from the ________ system.
Ans. ( HEATING System )
244. VOLTAGE LIMITATIONS. Unless protected by ground fault circuit interrupter protection for
personnel , the winding of the isolation transformer connected to the Pipeline or Vessel being heated
shall not have an OUTPUT Voltage greater than ________ volts AC.
Ans. ( not greaterthan 30 Volts )

245. Part 4.27.4 IMPEDANCE HEATING where ground-fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel
is provided, the Voltage shall ________ permitted to be greater than 30 Volts but not more than 80
Volts .
Ans. ( shall BE permitted )
246. All accessible external surfaces of the Pipeline or Vessel, or both , being heated shall be
physically ________, ________, or thermally insulated (with a weatherproof jacket for outside
installations) to protect against contact by personnel in the area.
Ans. ( GUARDED , ISOLATED )

247. Ground-fault protection of equipment shall ________ provided for Electric Heat Tracing and
Heating Panels.
Ans. ( shall BE provided )

248. Ground-fault protection of equipment shall BE provided for Electric Heat Tracingand Heating
Panels. This requirement shall not apply in industrialestablishment where there is ________ indication
of ground-faults and (1) Condition of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified person will
service the installed system. (2) Continued circuit operation is necessary for safe operation of equipment
or processes.
Ans. ( ALARM INDICATION )

249. Each factory assembled Heating Unit shall be legibly marked within ________ mm of each END
of the Non Heating Leadswith the permanent identification symbol, catalog number , and ratings in volts
and watts or volts and amperes.
Ans. ( within 75 mm )

250. Heating Panels shall have a grounded metal covering over the ________ and its electrical
insulation on the side opposite the side attached to the surface to be HEATED.
Ans. ( over the HEATING ELEMENT )

251. A system in which Heat is generated on the inner surface of the ferromagnetic envelope attached
to the Pipeline or Vessel or Both.
Ans. ( SKIN-EFFECT SYSTEM)
252. A specific separate element to generate Heat that is applied to the Pipeline or Vessel Externally
or Internally.
Ans. ( RESISTANCE HEATING ELEMENT)

253. A container such as a Barrel ,Drum , or Tank , for holding fluids or other material.
Ans. ( a VESSEL )

254. FPN :Tubular Heaters , Strip Heaters , Heating Cable, Heating Tape, Heating Blankets
and Immersion Heaters are examples of ________ .
Ans. ( RESISTANCE HEATERS )

255. The ampacity of the branch circuit conductors and the rating or setting of overcurrent protective
devices that supply FIXED ELECTRIC HEATING EQUIPMENT for Pipelines and Vessels shall not be
less than ________ percent of the total load of the HEATERS.
Ans. ( 125 percent)

256. External surfaces of Pipelines and Vessel Heating equipment that operate at temperatures
exceeding 60 degree C shall be physically ________, ________, or thermally insulated to protect
against contact by personnel in the area.
Ans. ( GUARDED , ISOLATED )

257. Heating Elements and Assemblies shall ________ installed where they bridge expansion
joints unless provisions are made for expansion and contraction.
Ans. ( shall NOT BE installed )

258. Where installed on Flexible Pipelines, the Heating Elements and assemblies shall have a
________ capability that is compatible with the Pipeline.
Ans. ( FLEXURAL CAPABILITY)
259. Power supply Non-Heating leads ( Cold Leads ) for resistance heating elements shall be
suitable for the ________ encounter.
Ans. ( TEMPARATURE encounter )

260. Pre assembled Non-heating leads on approved heaters shall be permitted to be shortened if
the markings specified in section4.27.3.7 are Retained . Not less than ________ mm of the non-heating
leads shall be provided within the JUNTION BOX.
Ans. ( Not less than 150 mm )

261. A length of Pipe including Pump, Valves, Flanges, Control devices strainers, and / or similar
equipment for CONVEYING FLUIDS .
Ans. ( PIPELINES )

262. A complete system consisting of components such as Pipelines , Vessels, Heating

Elements, Heat Transfer Medium, Thermal insulation, Moisture barrier , Non Heating leads,
Temperatures Controllers, Safety signs, Junction boxes, Raceways, and Fittings .
Ans. ( INTEGRATED HEATING SYSTEM)

263. A system which heat is generated in a Pipeline or Vessel wall by INDUCING CURRENT and
HYSTERISIS EFFECT in the pipeline or vessel wall from an external isolated AC FIELD SOURCE .
Ans. ( INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM)

264. A system which heat is generated in a Pipeline or Vessel wall by CAUSING A CURRENT TO
FLOW through the pipeline or vessel wall BY DIRECT CONNECTION TO AN AC VOLTAGE
SOURCE from a DUAL-winding transformer.
Ans. ( IMPEDANCE HEATING SYSTEM)

265. A device to open all ungrouded conductors supplying the Heating panels or Heating panels sets,
provided by the manufacture shall function when a ________ or ________ resistance Line – to line,
Line –to grounded conductor, or Line –to ground –fault occurs, such as the result of a penetration of
the element or element assembly.
Ans. ( LOW or HIGH resistance )

266. Installation of heating panels or heating panel sets in Concrete or Poured masonry shall have
a maximum heated area not exceeding ________ watts / m2 of the heated area.
Ans. ( 355 watts / m2)

267. Installation of heating panels or heating panel sets in UNDER FLOOR Covering shall have a
maximum heated area not exceeding ________ watts / m2 of the heated area.
Ans. ( 160 watts / m2 )

268. Any wiring behind heating panels or heating panel sets located in interior walls or partitions shall
be considered as operating at an ambient temperature of ________ degree C, and the ampacity shall be
computed on the basis of the correction factors given in the 0-2000 volts ampacity table of article 3.10.
Ans. ( 40 degree C)
269. Wirings located above heated ceilings shall be spaced not less than ________ mm above the
heated ceilings and shall be considered as operating at an ambient temperature of ________ degree C.
Ans. ( 50 mm , 50 degree C )

270. Edges of Panels and Panel Sets shall be separated by not less than ________ mm from the
edges of any Outlet boxes and Junction boxes that are to be used for mounting surface lighting fixture.
Ans. ( 200 mm )
271. A complete assembly provided with junction box or a length of Flexible conduit for
connection to a branch circuit .
Ans. ( HEATING PANEL)

272. A rigid or non rigid assembly provided with Non Heating leads or a terminal junction
assemblyidentified as being suitable for connection to a wiring system.
Ans. ( HEATING PANEL SET )

273. Over ________ limit control , each boiler designed so that in normal operation THERE IS NO
CHANGE IN STATE OF THE HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM and shall be equipped with a temperature-
sensitive limiting means.
Ans. ( OVER-TEMPERATURE LIMIT CONTROL )

274. Over ________ limit control , each boiler designed so that in normal operation THERE IS NO
CHANGE IN STATE OF THE HEAT TRANSFER MEDIUM FROM LIQUID TO VAPOR and shall be
equipped with a Pressure-sensitive limiting means.
Ans. ( OVER-PRESSURE LIMIT CONTROL )

275. Part 4.24.8 Electrode-type boiler. OVER-TEMPERATURE LIMIT CONTROL shall be installed
to limit ________ and shall directly or indirectly ________ all current flow through the electrodes.
Ans. ( MAX. Liquid Temperature , INTERRUPT )

276. Part 4.24.8 Electrode-type boiler. OVER-PRESSURE LIMIT CONTROL shall be installed to
limit ________ and shall directly or indirectly ________ all current flow through the electrodes.
Ans. ( MAX. Pressure , INTERRUPT )

277. Part 4.24.7 Resistance-type boiler. OVER-TEMPERATURE LIMIT CONTROL shall be

installed to limit ________ and shall directly or indirectly ________ all current flow through the electrodes.
Ans. ( MAX. Liquid Temperature , DISCONNECT )

278. Part 4.24.7 Resistance-type boiler. OVER-PRESSURE LIMIT CONTROL shall be installed to
limit ________ and shall directly or indirectly ________ all current flow through the electrodes.
Ans. ( MAX. Pressure , DISCONNECT)

279. Duct Heater shall apply to any heater mounted in the AIRSTREAM of a ________ system where
the air-moving unit is not provided as an integral part of the equipment.
Ans. ( FORCED-AIR SYSTEM )

280. Duct Heater shall apply to any heater mounted in the ________ of a FORCED-AIR SYSTEM
where the air-moving unit is not provided as an integral part of the equipment.
Ans. ( AIRSTREAM)
281. Heater installed in an air duct shall be ________ as suitable for the installation.
Ans. ( IDENTIFIED )

282. Heaters installed within ________ mm of the outlet of an air-moving device , heat pump, air
conditioner, elbows, baffle plates, or other obstructions in ductwork may require turning vanes ,
pressure plates , or other devices on the inlet side of the duct heaters to ensure an even distribution of air
over the face of the heater .
Ans. ( 1200 mm )

283. Heat pumps and air conditioners having duct heater closer than ________ mm to the heat pump or
air conditioner shall have both the duct heater and heat pump or air conditioner ________ as suitable for
such installation and so marked.
Ans. ( 1200 mm , IDENTIFIED )
284. Each duct heater shall be provided with an approved, integral, automatic-reset ________
limiting control or ________ to de-energized the circuit or circuits .
Ans. ( TEMPERATURE LIMITING control or Controller )

285. Duct heaters used with air conditioner or other air cooling equipment that may result in
condensation of moisture shall be ________ as suitable for use with air conditioners.
Ans. ( IDENTIFIED )

286. In addition , an integral independent supplementary control or controllers shall be provided in

EACH Duct heater that will ________ a sufficient number of conductors to ________ current flow.
 Ans. ( Disconnect , Interrupt )

287. In addition , an integral independent supplementary control or controllers shall be provided in

EACH Duct heater that will ________ a sufficient number of conductors to ________ current flow. This
device shall be manually ________ or ________ .
Ans. ( Disconnect , Interrupt . Resettable or Replaceable )

288. Part 4.24.8 Electrode-type boiler. The sized of branch circuit conductors and overcurrent
protective device shall be calculated on the basis of ________ percent of the total load (motors NOT
INCLUDED).
Ans. ( 125 percent )

289. Part 4.24.8 Electrode-type boiler. A contactor , relay, or other devices , approved for continuous
operation at ________ percent of its rating , shall be permitted to supply its FULL-RATED LOAD.
Ans. ( 100 percent )

290. Electrode-type boiler shall ________ considered as employing Resistance-type Heating

Elements .
Ans. ( shall NOT BE considered )

291. A boiler employing Resistance type Immersion Heating Elements contained in an ASME rated
and Stamped vessel shall have the heating elements protected at not more than ________ amperes.
Ans. ( 150 amperes)

292. Boiler employingResistance type Immersion Heating Elements contained in an ASME rated
and Stamped vesselrated more than 120 amperes shall have the heating elements subdivided into
loads not exceeding ________ amperes.
Ans. ( 120 amperes)

293. Each duct heater shall be provided with an approved, integral, automatic-reset
TEMPERATURE limiting control or controller to ________ the circuit or circuits .
Ans. ( De-energized)

294. A boiler employing Resistance type Immersion Heating Elements NOT CONTAINED in an
ASME rated and Stamped vessel shall have the heating elements protected at not more than ________
amperes.
Ans. ( 60 amperes)

295. Boiler employingResistance type Immersion Heating Elements contained in an ASME rated
and Stamped vesselrated more than 48 amperes shall have the heating elements subdivided into loads
not exceeding ________ amperes.
Ans. ( 48 amperes)

296. Field -wired conductors between the HEATER and SUPPLEMENTARY overcurrent
protective devices shall be sized at not less than ________ percent of the load served.
Ans. ( 125 percent )

297. ________ shall be provided to ensure that the FAN CIRCUIT is ENERGIZED when any HEATER
CIRCUIT IS ENERGIZED.
Ans. ( Means )

298. Nailing or stapling of Heating panel sets shall be done only through the ________ portions
provided for this purpose.
Ans. ( UNHEATED )

299. Heating panel sets NOT BE CUT through or NAILED through any point closer than ________
mm to the element.
Ans. ( NOT closer 6 mm )

300. Ground-fault circuit interrupter for personnel shall be provided for ________ FLOORS in
Bathrooms, Hydro massage, Bathtub, Spa, and Hot tub locations.
Ans. ( ELECTRICALLY-HEATED FLOORS )

301. Ground-fault circuit interrupter for personnel shall be provided for ________ FLOORS in
Bathrooms, Hydro massage, Bathtub, Spa, and Hot tub locations. This shall apply to all systems
used with ________ FLOOR COVERING, weather Cable, Panel, or other approved types.
Ans. ( ELECTRICALLY-HEATED FLOORS , CONDUCTIVE FLOOR COVERING )

302. Installation of Cables in Concrete or Poured masonry . Constant wattageheating cables

shall not exceed ________ watts / linear meter of cable.
Ans. ( 55 watts / linear meter of cable)
303. Installation of Cables in Concrete or Poured masonry . The spacing between adjacent
runs of HEATING CABLE shall not be less than ________ mm on the centers.
Ans. ( Not less than 25 mm )

304. Leads shall be protected where they ________ the floor by rigid metal conduit , intermediate
metal conduit, rigid non metallic conduit , electrical metallic tubing or other approved means.
Ans. ( where they LEAVE )

305. Excess leads of heating cables shall not be cut but shall be secure to the ________ side of the
ceiling and embedded in plaster or other approved material leaving only a length sufficient to reach the
JUNCTION BOX with not less than ________ mm of free lead with the box.
Ans. ( UNDER SIDE , not less than 150 mm)

306. Leads in Junction Box . Not less than ________ mm of free Non-heating leads shall be within
the JUNCTION BOX.
Ans. ( not less than 150 mm )

307. Heating cables shall ________ installed in walls unless it is necessary for an isolated single run
of cable to be installed down a vertical surface to reach a dropped ceiling .
Ans. ( shall NOT BE installed )

308. Heating cables shall be applied only to Gypsum board, Plaster lath, or other ________ material.
Ans. ( FIRE RESISTANT material )
309. In the installation of Heating cables on Dry boards , in Plaster, and on Concrete Ceilings,
adjacent runs of Heating cable not exceeding ________ watts / m2shall not be installed less than 38
mm on the centers.
Ans. ( not exceeding 9 watts /m2 )

310. The entire ceiling surface shall have a finish of thermally non insulated sand plaster that has a
nominal thickness of ________ mm or other non insulating material identified as suitable for this
purpose.
Ans. ( nominal thickness of 12 mm )

311. Heating cables shall cross joist ONLY at the ________ of the rooms unless the heating cable is
required to cross joist elsewhere in order to satisfy the manufacturer’s instruction that the installer avoid
placing the cable too close to the ceiling penetration and light fixture .
Ans. ( shall cross joist only at the END of the rooms )

312. In Dry board installation, the entire ceiling BELOW the heating cables shall be covered with
Gypsum board not exceeding ________ mm thickness.
Ans. ( not exceeding 12 mm )

313. In Dry board applications , heating cable shall be installed parallel to the joist, leaving a clear
spaced centered under the joist of ________ mm ( width )between the center of adjacent runs of cable.
Ans. ( clear spaced centered under the joist of 65 mm width)

314. A surface layer of ________ shall be mounted so that the nails or other fastenersDO NOT
PIERCE THE HEATING CABLE.
Ans. ( GYPSUM BOARD )

315. Heating cables shall be secured by means of approved stapling , tape, plaster, non metallic
spreaders, or other approved means at either intervals not exceeding ________ mm or at intervals not
exceeding 1800mm for cables identified for such use .
Ans. ( not exceeding 400mm)

316. Part 4.24. 5 Electric Space-Heating Cables .Finished ceilings shall ________ covered with
Decorative panelsor Beams constructed of materials that have thermal insulating properties , such as
Wood,Fiber, or Plastic.
Ans. ( shall NOT BE covered )

317. Part 4.24. 5 Electric Space-Heating Cables .Finished ceilings shall ________ PERMITTED to
be covered with Paint , Wallpaper, or other approved surfaced FINISHES.
Ans. ( shall BE permittedto be covered )

318. Heating cables shall be furnished complete with factory-assembled non-heating leads at least
________ mm in LENGTH.
Ans. ( at least 2100mm )

319. Each unit length of heating cable shall have a permanent legible marking on each non-heating
leads located ________ mm of the terminal END.
Ans. ( located 75 mm )
320. Part 4.24. 5 Electric Space-Heating Cables. The lead wire shall have the following identification
color to indicate the circuit voltage on which is to be used:
Yellow: ________ volts, nominal; Yellow = 120 volts, nominal
Blue: ________ volts, nominal; Blue = 208 volts, nominal
Red: ________ volts, nominal; Red = 240 volts, nominal
brown: ________ volts, nominal; brown = 277 volts, nominal
orange: ________ volts, nominal; orange = 480 volts, nominal