PHILIPPINE

ELECTRICAL CODE
OBJECTIVE REVIEWER
 B
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 D
A device or equipment which is suspended from overhead either by means of flexible cord
carrying the current, or otherwise.
a. Rosette
b. Fixture
c. Air terminal
d. Pendant
 B
In the schedule of loads for motor circuits, which of the following is not included.
a. Type of motor
b. Manufacturer of motor
c. Number of phases
d. Motor as numbered in the power layout
 C
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 A
Which one is a standard rating of an inverse time CB?
a. 110 A
b. 120 A
c. 130 A
d. 140 A
 C
The term ampere-hour is associated with which of the following?
a. Converters
b. Transformers
c. Storage Cells
d. Electromagnets
 B
Electrical Equipment may best be mounted on a concrete wall by using one of the
following. Which one is this?
a. Wooden plug
b. Expansion Volt
c. Load Plug
d. Plastic Plug
 A
Before starting any installation work, alteration, repair or extension on any electrical
system, what type of permit is needed?
a. Electrical Permit
b. Building Permit
c. Mayor’s permit
d. Working Permit
 D
Above ground tanks containing liquids at atmospheric pressure are considered to be
protective against lightning if the following requirements are met. Which one?
a. The metal roof shall have a minimum thickness of 4.8 mm.
b. The roof shall be welded, bolted or riveted to the shell
c. All pipes entering the tank shall be metallically connected to the tank at the point of
entrance
d. All of these
 D
When computing for the service load, more than three fixed appliances are computed with a
demand factor of ______ of the nameplate rating?
a. 80 %
b. 65 %
c. 70 %
d. 75 %
 A
If the project is extensive and requires more time for checking and computations of fees, the
insurance permit need not be issued immediately. However, the delay shall not be longer
than how many working days?
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8
 D
Splices in ground conductors shall be as few as practicable and shall be attached so as to
withstand a pull test of ______.
a. 900 N
b. 880 N
c. 800 N
d. 890 N
 B
Locations which are hazardous because of the presence of combustible dust.
a. Class I
b. Class II
c. Class III
d. Class IV
 B
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 D
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 A
All extended parts located within ______ of the lightning protection system shall be bonded
thereto.
a. 1,800 mm
b. 1,700 mm
c. 1,600 mm
d. 1,500 mm
 C
Operation at substantially constant load for an indefinitely long time.
a. Periodic duty
b. Intermittent duty
c. Continuous duty
d. Short time duty
 C
Transformer exceeding 112.5 kVA, shall not be located within _____ from combustible
materials of the building.
a. 400 mm
b. 200 mm
c. 300 mm
d. 500 mm
 A
Electrodes of iron or steel plates shall be at least _____ in thickness.
a. 6.4 mm
b. 5.8 mm
c. 6.0 mm
d. 6.2 mm
 D
Advisory rules in the PEC are characterized by the used of that word.
a. Will
b. Would
c. Shall
d. Should
 D
The frame of the vehicle mounted generator shall be permitted to serve as the grounding
electrode for a system supplied by a generator located on the vehicle under which of the
following conditions?
a. The vehicle of the generator is bonded to the vehicle frame.
b. The generator supplies only equipment located on the vehicle.
c. The non-current carrying metal parts of equipment and the equipment grounding
conductor terminals of the receptacles are bonded to the generator frame.
d. All of these
 A
What is the minimum insulation level (in volts) for the neutral conductors of a solidly
grounded system.
a. 600 V
b. 300 V
c. 500 V
d. 1,000 V
 C
No boxes shall have an internal depth of less than how many millimeters?
a. 15 mm
b. 10 mm
c. 12 mm
d. 14 mm
 D
Branch circuits are classified according to which of the following?
a. Voltage across it
b. Load being served
c. Power consumed
d. Setting of overcurrent device
 B
The following copper conductors have the same cross sectional area but are made up of
different number of stands. Which one has the least resistance to AC current?
a. 19-strand conductor
b. Single solid conductor
c. 7-strand conductor
d. 37-strand conductor
 D
An appliance, which is fastened or otherwise, secured at a specific location.
a. Permanent appliance
b. Stationary appliance
c. Portable appliance
d. Fixed appliance
 A
What is the minimum insulation resistance required for circuits rated from 201 to 400 A.
a. 25,000 ohms
b. 50,000 ohms
c. 100,000 ohms
d. 12,500 ohms
 A
A device capable of drawing lightning discharge it in preference to vulnerable parts of the
protected area.
a. Air terminal
b. Lightning trap
c. Ground mat
d. Ground terminal
 D
Light fixtures suspended from the ceiling chains should be wired so that the _______.
a. Chains is grounded
b. Wires help support the fixture
c. Wires will not touch the chains
d. Wires do not support the fixture
 A
Which of the following Republic Act number refers to the new Electrical Engineering Law?
a. RA 7920
b. RA 8450
c. RA 8710
d. RA 1840
 A
Cable tray shall not be used in which of the following applications?
a. Hoistways
b. Dry locations
c. Industrial establishment
d. All of these
 D
A heavy duty lamp holder shall have a rating no less than how many watts?
a. 450 W
b. 500 W
c. 600 W
d. 660 W
 C
In rigid metal conduit wiring, conduits shall be supported at least every
a. 2,500 mm
b. 3,500 mm
c. 3,000 mm
d. 2,000 mm
 C
Conductors used in open wiring method within _____ from the floor shall be considered
exposed to physical damaged.
a. 3,000 mm
b. 2,500 mm
c. 2,000 mm
d. 1,800 mm
 B
Conductors normally used to carry current shall be made of _____ unless otherwise
provided in the PEC.
a. Aluminum
b. Copper
c. Steel
d. Silver
 D
What is the maximum electrical trade size of Intermediate conduit?
a. 150 mm
b. 125 mm
c. 200 mm
d. 100 mm
 B
The Philippine Electrical Code is intended for what type of applications by government
bodies exercising legal jurisdiction over electrical installation?
a. Advisory
b. Mandatory
c. Optional
d. Professional
 B
Individual branch circuits using type RCC (flat conductor cable) shall have ratings not
exceeding how much amperes?
a. 20 A
b. 30 A
c. 15 A
d. 40 A
 B
Equipment for installation in hazardous locations must be tested and approved for used
according to the classification of the hazards involved. These are divided into _____
groups.
a. 4
b. 3
c. 7
d. 6
 C
Aerial cable under non-metallic extensions shall have a clearance of not less than how
much from steel structure members on others conductive materials?
a. 60 mm
b. 30 mm
c. 50 mm
d. 40 mm
 D
For land-based electrical installation under the scope of Philippine Electrical Code, where
should an electrical permit be filed?
a. Department of Energy
b. Office of the City Engineer
c. Office of the Mayor
d. Local Building Office
 A
Compliance with the provisions of the PEC will result in _____.
I. Freedom from hazard
II. Good electrical service
III. An efficient system
a. I, II, III
b. I, II
c. II only
d. I only
 A
In an auxiliary gutter, how much is the minimum clearance required between bare current
carrying metal parts and nay metal surface of the gutter?
a. 26 mm
b. 24 mm
c. 13 mm
d. 12 mm
 A
Heating elements of cables shall be separated at least by how much from the edge of outlet
boxes and junction boxes?
a. 200 mm
b. 100 mm
c. 150 mm
d. 300 mm
 C
Auxiliary gutters shall not contain more than _____ current carrying conductors at any
cross section?
a. 36
b. 32
c. 30
d. 24
 D
As a rule, no overcurrent device shall be connected in series with any conductor that is
______.
a. Stranded
b. Current carrying
c. Closed
d. Intentionally grounded
 A
For the purpose of lightning protection, a high rise building is a building with a height over
how much?
a. 23 m
b. 50 m
c. 20 m
d. 15 m
 A
What type of electrical conductors has a trade name, moisture resistant thermoplastic?
a. TW
b. THW
c. THWN
d. All of these
 C
A device used for the purposed of minimizing irregularities in the flow of wielding current.
a. Rheostat box
b. Grounding transformer
c. Reactor
d. Inverter
 B
Hazardous locations where combustible dust is not normally in the air in quantities
sufficient to provide explosive or ignitable mixtures, and dust accumulations are normally
insufficient with the normal operation of electrical equipment.
a. Class II, Division 1
b. Class II, Division 2
c. Class III, Division 1
d. Class III, Division 2
 B
In hazardous location, the use of non-metallic conduit shall be permitted provided it is
buried NOT less than _____ below the earth level.
a. 400 mm
b. 600 mm
c. 1000 mm
d. 500 mm
 A
Service entrance cables shall be supported by straps or other approved methods within ____
of every service head.
a. 300 mm
b. 500 mm
c. 600 mm
d. 400 mm
 A
Hazardous locations in which easily ignitable fibers or material producing combustible
flyings are handled manufactured or used.
a. Class III, Division 1
b. Class III, Division 2
c. Class I, Division 1
d. Class II, Division 2
 B
Type MC cable shall be supported and secured at Intervals NOT exceeding _______.
a. 2,000 mm
b. 1,800 mm
c. 1,500 mm
d. 2,500 mm
 B
How much is the minimum computed load for each 2-wire laundry branch circuit?
a. 1,800 VA
b. 1,500 VA
c. 2,000 VA
d. 1,200 VA
 A
These are situations where deviations from the code requirements are necessary. Before
such deviations are made, there must be a written permission from one of the following
entities. Which one is this?
a. Board of Electrical Eng’g
b. Code of Enforcing Authority
c. IIEE Code Committee
d. Philippine Regulation Board
 B
An attachment plug and receptacle shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means for
single phase room air conditioner rated 250 V or less if the manual controls of the room air
conditioner is rally accessible and located within a certain distance from the floor. What is this
distance?
a. 2,000 mm
b. 1,800 mm
c. 1,900 mm
d. 1,700 mm
 D
A point in a wiring system at which current is taken to be used in some equipment.
a. Grounded
b. Conductor
c. Service Entrance
d. Outlet
 B
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 C
Live vegetation or trees _____ used for support of overhead conductor spans.
a. Shall be
b. Should be
c. Shall not be
d. Should not be
 D
Circuits with rigid non-metallic conduit approved for direct burial and placed under streets,
hi-ways, roads, alleys, driveways and parking lots shall have a minimum cover distance of
______.
a. 760 mm
b. 900 mm
c. 1,000 mm
d. 600 mm
 A
A conductor having no covering or electrical insulation.
a. Bare conductor
b. Concealed conductor
c. Encased conductor
d. Exposed conductor
 B
Conductors used in lightning protection system maybe coursed through air without support
for a distance of _____ or less.
a. 1,000 mm
b. 900 mm
c. 760 mm
d. 800 mm
 B
Type FC cable shall have the temperature rating durably marked on the surface at intervals
NOT exceeding _____.
a. 600 mm
b. 550 mm
c. 760 mm
d. 800 mm
 A
The computed load for the branch circuit installed to supply exterior signs and outline
lighting shall be computed at a minimum of how much volt-amperes.
a. 1,200
b. 1,500
c. 1,800
d. 1,000
 C
The power of the members of the Board are vested in them by whos’s authority?
a. President of the Philippines
b. Commissioner of PRC
c. Under RA 7920
d. National President of IIEE
 B
Energized parts of generators operated at more than ____ to ground shall not be exposed to
accidental contact where accessible to unqualified persons.
a. 75 V
b. 50 V
c. 100 V
d. 40 V
 D
A building or other structure serve shall be supplied by only one service drop EXCEPT for
a. Multiple occupancy building
b. Fire pumps
c. Emergency electrical system
d. All of these
 C
Which of the following circuits shall NOT be grounded?
a. 2-wire dc system
b. Vehicle mounted generators
c. Health care facilities
d. All of these
 C
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 C
Air terminals exceeding 600 mm in height shall be supported at appoint NOT less than
____ of its height.
a. Three-fourth
b. Two-fifth
c. One-half
d. One-third
 B
At least how many entrance(s) shall be provided to give access to the working space about
electrical equipment?
a. Two
b. One
c. Three
d. Not specified in the Code
 D
Non-metallic boxes shall be permitted only with _________ .
a. Concealed knob and tube wiring
b. Non-metallic sheathed cable
c. Open wiring on insulators
d. All of these
 A
For straight pulls, the length of the pull box shall NOT less than _____ times the outside
diameter over sheath of the largest shielded or lead covered conductor or cable entering the
box.
a. 48
b. 42
c. 36
d. 38
 D
This type of cable is fabricated assembly of insulated conductor enclosed in a flexible metal
sheath.
a. Ground wire
b. Integrated gas spacer cable
c. Medium voltage cable
d. Armored cable
 B
So constructed or protected that exposure to a beating rain will not result in the entrance of
water under specified test conditions.
a. Raindrip
b. Raintight
c. Rainproof
d. Rainsealed
 C
The cross sectional area in square millimeters of a conductor shall be durably marked on the
surfaced repeated at intervals not exceeding _____.
a. 600 mm
b. 900 mm
c. 1,000 mm
d. 760 mm
 D
The following are common splicing rules except one. Which one is this?
a. A splice must provide a path for the current to pass through.
b. A joint must be mechanically as strong as the wire itself
c. All splice must be mechanically and electrically secured by means of solder
d. Wires of the same size should be splice together in line
 A
Roofs with a series of parallel, ridges shall have air terminals along the end ridge at
intervals not exceeding _______.
a. 7600 mm
b. 8,000 mm
c. 6,000 mm
d. 9,000 mm
 C
Communication wires and cable shall be separated at least a certain minimum distance from
service drops of electric light and power conductors, which are not installed in a raceway or
in cable. What is this minimum distance?
a. 150 mm
b. 175 mm
c. 300 mm
d. 200 mm
 D
A _________ branch circuit shall be permitted to supply cooking appliances that are
fastened in place in any occupancy.
a. 30 or 40 A
b. 20 or 30 A
c. 50 or 60 A
d. 40 or 50 A
 D
Reconnection by the supplier of electrical energy in case where service has been cut off due
to non-payment of bills shall not require a new certificate of inspection provided the period
of cut-off is NOT more than ________.
a. One and one-half years
b. Two years
c. Half a year
d. One year
 A
An overcurrent device shall be connected at the point where the conductors to be protected
_____.
a. Receives its supply
b. Is being terminated
c. Receives its load
d. None of these
 D
A run of type IGS cable between pull boxes or terminations shall NOT contain more than
the equivalent of _______ quarter bends.
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
 C
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 C
Fixed electric spaced heating loads shall be computed at ______ of the total computed load.
a. 80 %
b. 90 %
c. 100 %
d. 125 %
 B
When circuit breakers are installed in enclosed switchboards, they are usually derated to a
certain percentage. What is this percentage?
a. 60 %
b. 80 %
c. 50 %
d. 70 %
 B
Open conductors shall be separated from open conductors of other circuits by NOT less
than a certain distance. What is this distance?
a. 200 mm
b. 100 mm
c. 150 mm
d. 120 mm
 B
Motor circuit switches shall ______ permitted to be of the knife type.
a. Not be
b. be
c. Be or not be
d. None of these
 C
Branch circuits larger than ______ shall supply only non-lighting outlet loads.
a. 30 A
b. 40 A
c. 50 A
d. 60 A
 D
For optional calculation in dwelling units, the first 10 kW shall be computed at 100% while
the remainder is at _______.
a. 65%
b. 60%
c. 50%
d. 40%
 A
The clearance from the top of a switchboard to aceiling which is combustible shall not be
less than _______.
a. 1,000 mm
b. 800 mm
c. 900 mm
d. 1,250 mm
 B
Which of the following statement is NOT true?
a. Electrical equipment and wiring not mentioned in the code shall require a special
permission prior to installation.
b. Extended use of temporary installation shall not require a new approved electrical permit.
c. An application of inspection shall be filed with the government agency preliminary before
a preliminary and or final inspection is done.
d. A copy of the electrical permit shall be posted or kept at the job site at all times, until the
approval of the work have been made.
 A
The rating of the overcurrent device shall not be less than the noncontinuous load plus a
percentage of the continuous load.
a. 125%
b. 80%
c. 100%
d. 140%
 A
Operation of equipment in excess of normal, full load rating or of a conductor in excess of
rated ampacity.
a. Overload
b. Overcurrent
c. Overvoltage
d. 140%
 B
For watercrafts, where should the said electrical permit be filed?
a. Local Building Office
b. Maritime Industry Authority
c. Office of the Philippines Ports Authority
d. Office of the Philippines Coast Guard
 B
In concealed knob and tube wiring, the clearance to be maintained between conductor is
________.
a. 55 mm
b. 45 mm
c. 76 mm
d. 50 mm
 A
Liquid tight flexible non-metallic conduit shall NOT be used where the voltage of the
contained conductors is in excess of ______.
a. 600 V
b. 300 V
c. 550 V
d. 1,000 V
 D
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 B
For receptacle outlets, each single or each multiple receptacle on one strap shall be
considered not less than ____________.
a. 200 VA
b. 180 VA
c. 600 VA
d. 150 VA
 D
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. Conductors in raceways shall be continuous between outlets.
b. Metal raceways, boxes, cabinets and fittings shall be grounded.
c. Metal or non-metallic raceways shall be continuous between cabinets, boxes or other
enclosures.
d. Raceway shall be used as a means of support for other raceways.
 C
Where no standard electrical equipment of the exact size or rating is available and the next
larger size is neither available the next smaller size or rating may be used provided a special
permission is obtained from one of the following. Which one is it?
a. Barrio captain
b. Mayor
c. Electrical Inspector
d. Fire Chief
 C
Which of the following statements about overcurrent devices is not correct?
a. It shall be located where they will not be exposed to physical damaged.
b. It shall be readily accessible
c. It can be located inside clothes closets
d. In a multi-family dwelling, each occupant shall have ready access to all overcurrent
device protecting his occupancy.
 D
A box with a blank cover which is inserted on one more runs of raceway to facilitate pulling
of the conductors.
a. Coupling box
b. Junction box
c. Terminal box
d. Pull box
 C
The neutral conductor from the neutral point of a generator to its connection point to the
grounding impedance shall be,
a. Left opened.
b. Grounded
c. Fully insulated
d. None of these
 A
What is the total number of mechanical degrees that a PVC conduit run maybe bent
between pull points (pull boxes, junction boxes or utility boxes)
a. 360 degrees
b. 180 degrees
c. 120 degrees
d. 270 degrees
 D
A two wire dc system supplying premises wiring shall be grounded EXCEPT,
a. A system equipped with a ground detector and supplying only industrial equipment in
limited areas
b. A system operating at 50 V or less between conductors.
c. A rectifier device DC system supplied from an AC system
d. All of these
 B
For ranges of 8.75 kW or more rating, the minimum branch circuit required shall be
a. 20 A
b. 40 A
c. 30 A
d. 50 A
 A
Metal raceways, enclosures, frames and other non-current carrying metal parts of electric
equipment shall be kept at least a certain distance from lightning rod conductors. What is
this distance?
a. 1,900 mm
b. 2,000 mm
c. 1,800 mm
d. 1,500 mm
 D
Where extensive metal in or buildings may become energized and is subject to personal
contact ______ will provide additional safety.
a. Bonding
b. Suitable ground conductors
c. Suitable arresters
d. Adequate bonding and grounding
 D
Instruments, pilot lights, potential transformers and other switchboard devices with
potential coils shall be supplied by a circuit that is protected by a standard overcurrent
device rate up to _______.
a. 20 A
b. 30 A
c. 10 A
d. 15 A
 D
A wire or other mechanical member having one end secured and the other end fastened to a
pole maintained under tension.
a. Lug
b. The wire
c. Cable rack
d. Guy
 C
The branch circuit rating shall NOT be less than ____ of the non-continuous load.
a. 125%
b. 80%
c. 100%
d. 115%
 A
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 B
A grounded metal enclosure containing a factory mounted, bare or insulated conductors,
which are usually copper, or aluminum bars, rods or tubes.
a. Cable tray
b. Busway
c. Wireway
d. Cablebus
 D
Below are the factors that affect the ampacity of an electrical conductor EXCEPT one.
Which one is it?
a. Insulation resistance
b. Length of the conductor
c. Conductor material
d. Cross-sectional area of the conductor
 D
Mineral insulated metal sheathed cable shall be permitted in any of the following
installations EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
a. For control circuits
b. Where exposed to oil and gasoline
c. For feeder circuits
d. Where exposed to corrosive atmosphere
 A
Where flexible tubing is used to encase the conductors, the tubing shall extend from the last
insulating support to no less than ______ inside the non-metallic boxes.
a. 8 mm
b. 10 mm
c. 5.5 mm
d. 6.4 mm
 A
An insulating element, generally of elongated form with transverse holes or slots for the
purpose of insulating two sections of a guy or provide insulation between structure and
anchor.
a. Guy insulator
b. Pin insulator
c. Strain insulator
d. Spool insulator
 C
Corner joints on a gutter shall be made tight, where the assembly is held together by rivets
or bolts. The spacing shall NOT be more than ____.
a. 250 mm
b. 100 mm
c. 300 mm
d. 200 mm
 A
For barber shops and beauty parlors, the general lighting load per square meter of area shall
be
a. 24 watts
b. 28 watts
c. 16 watts
d. 8 watts
 B
The sum of the cross-sectional area of all conductors in a wireway must not exceed _____
percent of the cross-sectional area of the wireway.
a. 15
b. 20
c. 10
d. 25
 C
In any watercraft, receptacle outlets operating at _____ volts or more shall have a
grounding pole.
a. 100 V
b. 120 V
c. 50 V
d. 60 V
 B
For 25 to 50 A circuits, the minimum insulation resistance is
a. 100,000 ohms
b. 250,000 ohms
c. 50,000 ohms
d. 25,000 ohms
 D
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 D
For circuits over 600 V nominal, conductors shall NOT be bent to a radius less than _____
times the diameter for shielded or lead covered conductors.
a. 6
b. 8
c. 10
d. 12
 D
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 D
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 A
Type MI cables shall be securely supported at intervals NOT exceeding ______.
a. 1,800 mm
b. 2,000 mm
c. 1,500 mm
d. 2,500 mm
 A
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 C
The total load on overcurrent device located in a panel board shall not exceed a certain
percentage of its rating. What is this percentage?
a. 100%
b. 90%
c. 80%
d. 125%
 C
For show window lighting, a load of not less than _____ volt-ampere shall be included for
each linear meter of show window.
a. 500
b. 400
c. 600
d. 300
 D
Liquidtight flexible non-metallic conduit shall be permitted to be used
a. For direct burial
b. Where flexibility is required
c. In exposed or concealed locations
d. All of these
 D
Flexible metal conduits must not be used in
a. Wet locations
b. Hoistways
c. Storage battery rooms
d. All of these
 A
Circuit containing electric discharge lighting transformer exclusively shall NOT be rated in
excess of ______.
a. 30 A
b. 20 A
c. 15 A
d. 40 A
 A
Conductors which run above the top level of a window shall be permitted to be less than
1,000 mm but in no case shall be less than
a. 300 mm
b. 600 mm
c. 500 mm
d. 800 mm
 B
The conductor connecting the neutral point of the transformer or generator to the grounding
impedance shall _____.
a. Not be permitted to be installed in a separate raceway
b. Be permitted to be installed in a separate raceway
c. Not be permitted to be installed inside a raceway
d. All of these
 A
The used of surface non-metal raceway is NOT permitted in all those mentioned below
EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
a. Dry locations
b. Where subject to severe physical damage
c. Where the voltage is over 300 V
d. Where concealed
 C
Hazardous location in which ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors can
exist under normal operating conditions.
a. Class II, Division 1
b. Class II, Division 2
c. Class I, Division 1
d. Class I, Division 2
 D
For underground feeder and branch circuits, what type of conductors shall be used?
a. Type USE
b. Type XHHW
c. Type MI
d. Type UF
 D
The maximum setting of the ground fault protection of equipment shall be _______.
a. 1,500 A
b. 1,800 A
c. 1,400 A
d. 1,200 A
 A
Switches are operated vertically rather than horizontally. The upward position of the handle
shall mean
a. Switch-on position
b. Switch-off position
c. Neutral position
d. Ant positions
 B
The grounding impedance for grounded neutral system shall be installed between the
_____.
a. System neutral and the current carrying conductors
b. Grounding electrodes and system neutral
c. Grounding electrodes and metal frame of generator
d. All of these
 C
For installation consisting of not more than two 2-wire branch circuits, the service
disconnecting mains shall be rated NOT less than ______.
a. 20 A
b. 40 A
c. 30 A
d. 50 A
 C
What is the lowest dielectric strength of transformer oil, which is acceptable to the PEC
a. 20,000 V
b. 22,000 V
c. 25,000 V
d. 17,500 V
 D
A conductor encircling a building and interconnecting all ground terminals.
a. Bonding
b. Interlink
c. Air terminal
d. Counterpoise
 A
Wireways shall be supported at intervals NOT to exceed ______.
a. 1,500 mm
b. 2,000 mm
c. 1,200 mm
d. 1,800 mm
 B
Flat conductor cable (FCC) system shall not be used in the locations enumerated below
EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
a. Locations where subject to corrosive vapors
b. Damp locations
c. Residential building
d. Outdoors
 A
A dwelling unit having a floor area not more than 50 square meters shall be permitted to
have a single 20-A, 2-wire branch circuit provided the total load shall NOT exceed
_______.
a. 3,600 volt-amperes
b. 3,860 volt-amperes
c. 3,080 volt-amperes
d. 3,068 volt-amperes
 A
A short length of a conductor used to make a connection between terminals or around a
break in a circuit.
a. Jumper
b. Guy
c. Bonding wire
d. The wire
 A
The surface non-metallic raceway may NOT be used in the following locations EXCEPT
one. Which one is this?
a. In dry locations
b. Where concealed
c. Where subject to severe physical damage
d. In hoistways
 D
A fabricated assembly of insulated conductors in a flexible metallic enclosure.
a. Type MI
b. Type USE
c. Type UF
d. Type AC
 D
•  
 D
Cable assembles shall NOT be installed _______.
a. In hoistways
b. In any hazardous location
c. Outdoors
d. All of these
 D
For bare metal parts, busbars, etc of opposite polarity held free in air shall maintain a
minimum spacing of ______ for voltages rated not over 250 V.
a. 10 mm
b. 20 mm
c. 16 mm
d. 19 mm
 B
For grounding electrode to which portable or mobile equipment system neutral impedance
is connected, shall be isolated from the ground by at least a certain distance from any other
system or equipment grounding electrode. What is this distance?
a. 4,000 mm
b. 6,000 mm
c. 5,000 mm
d. 3,000 mm
 B
•  
 A
Cables operated at over _____ shall be shielded.
a. 2,000 V
b. 1,000 V
c. 3,000 V
d. 2,500 V
 B
Space heating cables shall be secured at intervals NOT exceeding _____.
a. 300 mm
b. 200 mm
c. 400 mm
d. 500 mm
 B
A run conduit between outlets, between fittings, between outlet and fitting shall not contain
more than the equivalent of ____quarter bends.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 3
d. 5
 A
The average distance between down conductors in a lighting protection system shall not
exceed
a. 30 m
b. 20 m
c. 15 m
d. 25 m
 A
Storage battery supplying emergency lighting and power shall maintain no less than 87.5 %
of full voltage at total load for a period of at least
a. 1.5 hours
b. 2.5 hours
c. 2.0 hours
d. 1.0 hours
 C
A general term covering an assembly or assemblies of devices for the interruption, control
and metering of electric power.
a. Control system
b. Power system
c. Switchgear
d. Instrumentation
 D
Thermoplastic insulated fixture wires shall be durably marked on the surface at intervals
NOT exceeding
a. 900 mm
b. 1,000 mm
c. 500 mm
d. 600 mm
 C
•  
 B
•  
 A
This is a single conductor or multi-conductor assembly provided with or without an overall
covering, primarily used for services.
a. Try cable
b. Clad cable
c. Service entrance cable
d. Flat conductor cable
 A
Ground connections shall be made at approximately every other steel column around the
perimeter of the building and shall not be more than ______ apart.
a. 18 m
b. 20 m
c. 16 m
d. 24 m
 D
Type AC cable shall NOT be permitted to be used _________.
a. In storage battery
b. On cranes or hoist
c. In motion pictures
d. All of these
 D
Transformers that contain liquid that will burn shall be installed only in approved vaults and
shall also comply with the following conditions EXCEPT one. Which one is it?
a. Ample ventilation shall be provided for the continuous removal of flammable gases
b. Vent openings shall lead to a safe locations outside the building
c. All vent ducts and openings shall be of sufficient areas to reliable explosion
d. There shall be a robust door between the vault and any non-hazardous location
 D
An appliance which ca easily be moved from one place to another in normal use.
a. Fixed appliance
b. Accessible appliance
c. Stationary appliance
d. Portable appliance
 C
•  
 A
What locations do NOT allow the installation of PVC rigid conduits?
a. Hazardous location
b. Corrosive location
c. Wet location
d. In concealed location
 B
Incandescent lamp fixture shall be marked to indicate the allowable wattage of lamps. The
markings shall be permanently installed in letters at least _______.
a. 6.0 mm
b. 6.4 mm
c. 6.3 mm
d. 6.5 mm
 A
For school buildings, the general lighting load is _____ VA per square meters.
a. 24
b. 28
c. 16
d. 8
 B
The feeder demand factor for three kitchen equipment other than dwelling kitchen
equipment shall be ____.
a. 100%
b. 90%
c. 70%
d. 80%
 A
No parts of cord connected fixtures, hanging fixtures or pendants shall be located within a
zone measured _______ horizontally from a bathtub rim
a. 900 mm
b. 1,000 mm
c. 800 mm
d. 700 mm
 C
To provide for small appliance load in a dwelling unit, the feeder should be computed at
a. 2,400 watts
b. 3,000 watts
c. 1,500 watts
d. 3,600 watts
 C
Which one is used on conduits and are located inside and outside of the box
a. Couplings
b. Bushings
c. Locknuts
d. Screws
 B
The circuit conductors between the service entrance equipment or isolated generating plant
and the branch circuit overload device or devices.
a. Overcurrent protector
b. Feeder
c. Motor controller
d. Disconnecting switch
 D
Open wiring on insulators shall be permitted only for wiring systems of _____ or less.
a. 150 V
b. 240 V
c. 300 V
d. 600 V
 D
Which of the following metals is the best conductor of electricity
a. Steel
b. Iron
c. Aluminum
d. Copper
 D
The nearest ground terminal shall not be less than _____ from the foundation wall.
a. 760 mm
b. 800 mm
c. 550 mm
d. 600 mm
 D
Conductors shall be securely attached to the buildings using fasteners. Fasteners shall be
spaced NOT more than
a. 760 mm
b. 600 mm
c. 880 mm
d. 900 mm
 B
The minimum diameter of air terminal used at the top of heavy duty smoked or vent stacks
shall be ______, exclusive of the corrosion protection.
a. 10 mm
b. 15 mm
c. 13 mm
d. 20 mm
 D
In damp or wet locations, boxes and fittings should be properly placed or insulated to
prevent
a. Dust from entering the box or fitting
b. Water from entering the box or fitting
c. Wiring exposure
d. Grounding
 D
Busbars shall be from copper having a minimum conductivity of how many percent?
a. 100%
b. 96%
c. 98%
d. 97%
 A
Individual open conductors and cables other than service entrance cables shall not be
installed within _____ of every grade level.
a. 3,100 mm
b. 2,500 mm
c. 3,700 mm
d. 3,000 mm
 A
Pipelines with impedance heating shall NOT operate at greater than ____.
a. 30 V
b. 24 V
c. 50 V
d. 100 V
 D
Watercraft’s switchboards shall be provided with a clear working space of at least ____at
the front
a. 1,500 mm
b. 1,200 mm
c. 1,600 mm
d. 1,000 mm
 D
•  
 B
Equipment having an open circuit voltage exceeding _____ shall NOT be installed in
dwelling occupancies.
a. 500 V
b. 300 V
c. 250 V
d. 230 V
 C
Concealed knob and tube wiring conductors shall be rigidly supported on knobs not more a
certain minimum distance apart. What is this distance?
a. 2,000 mm
b. 1,500 mm
c. 1,300 mm
d. 2,500 mm
 D
If the duty cycle of a motor-generator arc welder is 100%, the supply conductors shall NOT
be less than ____ of its rated primary nameplate current.
a. 115%
b. 125%
c. 100%
d. 130%
 B
For a motor starter to be in sight on the controlled motor, it must NOT be more than
_____meters away.
a. 20
b. 15
c. 25
d. 10
 D
Which of the following materials is used to support the conductor in the open wiring
method?
a. Insulated wire stoppers
b. Insulated nails
c. Rosettes
d. Split knobs
 C
Most wires used in residential house wiring are usually insulated by which of the
following?
a. Asbestos
b. Cotton
c. Thermoplastic
d. Varnished cambric
 A
Conductors supplying a heating unit shall be calculated at _____ percent times the heating
load plus the blower motor
a. 125
b. 100
c. 130
d. 115
 B
For single phase ac or dc motors supplied by a two wire, single phase ac or dc with one
conductor grounded how many overload units shall be required?
a. One, in the ground conductor
b. One, in the unground conductor
c. Two, in the conductors
d. No overload units required
 B
For single phase ac or dc motors supplied by a two wire, single phase ac or dc with one
conductor grounded how many overload units shall be required?
a. One, in the ground conductor
b. One, in the unground conductor
c. Two, in the conductors
d. No overload units required
 A
Stage equipments like footlights, border lights and others shall be so arrange that no branch
circuit supplying such equipment will carry a load exceeding _________.
a. 20 A
b. 15 A
c. 30 A
d. 10 A
 A
Metal poles ______ permitted to be used to support lighting fixtures and enclosed supply
conductors.
a. Shall be
b. Shall not be
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a or b
 C
The branch circuit conductors that supply one or more units of data processing system shall
have an ampacity NOT less than _____ percent of the total connected load.
a. 150
b. 100
c. 125
d. 200
 C
Which of the raceway method is NOT allowed to be used in a hazardous location.
a. Rigid metal conduit
b. Liquidtight flexible metal conduit
c. Rigid non-metallic conduit
d. None of these
 C
Where nails and screws are used to mount knobs, they shall be of length sufficient to
penetrate the wood to a depth equal to at least ____ the height of the knob.
a. Two-third
b. Three-fourth
c. One-half
d. One-third
 D
How many side of any pull box shall be removable?
a. Only one side
b. Two opposite side
c. Two adjacent sides
d. One or more sides
 C
Dimmers installed in underground conductors shall be protected by OCPD not exceeding
______ percent of their rating.
a. 100
b. 115
c. 125
d. 150
 C
Locations which are hazardous because of the presence of easily ignitable fibers or flyings.
a. Class I
b. Class II
c. Class III
d. Class IV
 D
Explosion hazards exist due to the presence of the following material EXCEPT one. Which
one is this?
a. Combustible dust
b. Flammable vapors
c. Flammable liquids
d. Carbon dioxide gas
 B
Smallest size of EMT (electrical metallic tubing)
a. 20 mm
b. 15 mm
c. 10 mm
d. 12 mm
 C
The nominal gas pressure used in type IGS cable shall be
a. 200 kPa
b. 150 kPa
c. 138 kPa
d. 140 kPa
 B
•  
 D
All ac squirrel cage motors and synchronous motors with autotransformer starting shall
have an overcurrent protective device using inverse time circuit breaker with a maximum
setting of ______ of its full load current rating.
a. 250%
b. 150%
c. 300%
d. 200%
 C
Some of the principal factors that affect the operating temperature of a cable are the
following EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
a. Voltage
b. Ambient temperature
c. Ventilation
d. Load current
 A
Self-excited generators supplying power to organs shall have a potential of NOT more than
______.
a. 15 V
b. 24 V
c. 30 V
d. 60 V
 C
Mobile home service equipment shall be rated NOT less than _____.
a. 90 A
b. 60 A
c. 100 A
d. 125 A
 A
Communication wires and cables shall have a voltage rating of NOT less than
a. 300 V
b. 250 V
c. 500 V
d. 600 V
 A
The ampacity of the neutral conductor of a dual voltage feeder shall be _____ of the
ampacity of the underground conductors.
a. 100%
b. 150%
c. 200%
d. 125%
 A
Metal clad cables shall be supported and secured at intervals NOT exceeding
a. 1,800 mm
b. 1,500 mm
c. 1,600 mm
d. 2,000 mm
 A
•  
 C
•  
 C
•  
 A
Each patient bed location shall be provided with a minimum of how many receptacles?
a. 4
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5
 B
Flexible cords or data processing cables used to connect computer units shall be _____ as
part of the system.
a. Isolated
b. Approved
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A or B
 D
Branch circuits to receptacles under raised floors in computer rooms shall be wired with
a. EMT
b. IMC
c. AC cable
d. All of these
 B
According to the PEC, the minimum insulation level for neutral conductors of residential
installations, which have solidly grounded system, shall NOT be less than this voltage,
which one is this?
a. 1,000 volts
b. 300 volts
c. 600 volts
d. 750 volts
 B
The used of non-metallic raceway shall be permitted in _____
a. Wet locations only
b. Dry locations only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A or B
 A
As to the general rule, floating buildings shall be supplied by _____ set feeder conductors
from their service equipment.
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. All of these
 D
•  
 B
Rosettes for used with conduit boxes or raceway shall have bases high enough to keep wire
and terminals at least _____from the surface wired over.
a. 12 mm
b. 10 mm
c. 13 mm
d. 15 mm
 D
Indoor antennas and indoor lead-in conductors shall NOT be run nearer than _____ to
conductors of other wiring systems in the premises.
a. 40 mm
b. 30 mm
c. 60 mm
d. 50 mm
 A
Exit lights on watercrafts shall be provided at each point. The word “EXIT” shall be red
letters less than ____ high.
a. 50 mm
b. 60 mm
c. 64 mm
d. 40 mm
 D
Receptacles located on stages on theaters shall NOT exceed ____ percent of their ratings for
continuous duty loads.
a. 50
b. 60
c. 70
d. 80
 B
Storage batteries used, as source of power for emergency system shall maintain a voltage
applied to the load without falling below a certain percentage of normal value. What is this
percentage?
a. 95.3%
b. 87.5%
c. 84.2%
d. 93.7%
 C
It is known in the field as PVC.
a. Rigid metal conduit
b. Flexible non-metallic conduit
c. Rigid non-metallic conduit
d. Cable tray
 C
The nominal voltage used in elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator and moving walk driving
machine motors, machine brakes and motor generator sets shall NOT exceed
a. 1,000 V
b. 500 V
c. 600 V
d. 300 V
 A
A 15 A or 20 A branch circuit shall be permitted to supply lighting units and other
utilization devices. The rating of any one cord and plug connected appliance shall NOT
exceed a certain percentage of the branch circuit rating. What is this percentage?
a. 80%
b. 90%
c. 70%
d. 60%
 D
A cable made-up of electric conductors which provides electric connection between an
elevator or dumbwaiter car and fixed outlet in the hoistway.
a. Coaxial cable
b. Metal-clad cable
c. Flat-conductor cable
d. Traveling cable
 B
Lighting fixture exposed to cleansing water in agricultural buildings shall be ____
a. Drip proof
b. Watertight
c. Waterproof
d. Any of these
 C
Metal clad cables shall be permitted for installations in the following locations EXCEPT
one. Which one is this?
a. Signal circuit
b. Branch circuit
c. Direct burial in the earth
d. Areal cable
 C
What is the minimum weight of a fixture that require a support that is independent of the
outlet box?
a. 20 kg
b. 25 kg
c. 23 kg
d. 24 kg
 A
Open conductor on insulators shall be separated at least ____ from metal raceway, piping or
any other conducting materials
a. 50 mm
b. 60 mm
c. 70 mm
d. 40 mm
 D
Rigid metal conduit and intermediate metal conduit when used underground shall have a
minimum burial of ______
a. 100 mm
b. 200 mm
c. 250 mm
d. 150 mm
 B
Driven roads maybe used as a grounding electrode as provided the driven depth shall NOT
less than
a. 2,000 mm
b. 2,450 mm
c. 2,540 mm
d. 2,040 mm
 A
One set of service entrance conductors shall be permitted to supply more than ___ sets
service equipment.
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. None of these
 A
Concealed knob and tube wiring shall be supported within ____ of each side of each tap of
splice
a. 150 mm
b. 125 mm
c. 100 mm
d. 200 mm
 D
An enclosed channel designed expressly for holding wires, cables or busbars with
additional functions as permitted
a. Cage
b. Cabinet
c. Junction box
d. Raceway
 C
•  
 D
A metal raceway of circular cross section with integral or associated couplings, connectors
or fittings approved for the installation of electrical conductors.
a. Rigid metal conduit
b. Surface metal raceway
c. Electrical metallic tubing
d. Intermediate metal conduit
 A
Cable trays shall not be used in
a. Hoistways
b. Industrial establishments
c. Dry location
d. All of these
 B
Type UF cables shall NOT be used ______.
a. As branch circuits
b. As service entrance
c. As direct burial to earth
d. All of these
 A
The usual function of a disconnects switch in high voltage circuits is to
a. Isolate from energized buses, equipment which are not in service
b. Open or close the circuit under load
c. Open the circuit in the event of an overload
d. Maintain continuity of service
 A
•  
 C
An over heated cord often indicates
a. Defective cord
b. Corroded terminals
c. Corroded terminals and defective cord
d. None of these
 B
•  
 B
The load for the required branch circuit installed for the supply of exterior signs or outline
lighting shall be computed at a minimum of ____ volt-amperes.
a. 1,000
b. 1,200
c. 1,500
d. 1,600
 D
A generic term for an artificial source of light.
a. Lumen
b. Lux
c. Candle
d. Lamp
 B
The system neutral conductor shall not be connected to ground EXCEPT
a. When the generator frame is not grounded
b. Through the grounding impedance
c. Through a grounding transformer
d. When a ground fault is very common
 A
Cable bus shall securely supported at intervals NOT exceeding
a. 3,600 mm
b. 3,000 mm
c. 3,800 mm
d. 4,000 mm
 D
Snap switches used with open wiring on insulators shall be mounted on insulating material
that separates the conductors at least _____ from the surface wired over
a. 12 mm
b. 10 mm
c. 11 mm
d. 13 mm
 B
The usual nameplate data on dc motors include the following EXCEPT one. Which one is
this?
a. Manufacture’s name
b. Rated frequency
c. Rated voltage
d. Rated speed
 A
Metal covers from boxes shall be lined with firm attached insulating material not less than
____ in thickness.
a. 0.80 mm
b. 0.50 mm
c. 0.75 mm
d. 0.64 mm
 D
Vertical runs of wireways shall be securely supported at intervals NOT exceeding ______.
a. 4,000 mm
b. 2,400 mm
c. 3,600 mm
d. 4,500 mm
 D
Conductors supplyimg to or more motors shall have an ampacity equal to the sum of FLA
rating of all motors plus ____ of the highest motor FLA in the group.
a. 30%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25%
 A
What is the purpose of using locknuts?
a. To make tighter connection
b. To make it difficult to tamper connection
c. To be able to make more connections to one stud
d. To prevent the connection from loosening under severe vibration
 A
An enclosure porcelain or other insulating material, fitting with terminals and intended for
connecting the flexible cord carrying a pendant to the permanent wiring.
a. Rosette
b. Raceway
c. Cable bus
d. None of these
 A
Energized part of a generator operated at more than ____ volts to ground shall NOT be
exposed to accidental contact where accessible to unqualified persons.
a. 50
b. 30
c. 48
d. 60
 B
Type MI cable shall NOT be used
a. In dry, wet or continuously moist location
b. Where exposed to destructive corrosive conditions
c. For services, and feeders
d. All of these
 B
Pendants conductors where not cabled and longer than a certain length shall be twisted.
What length is this?
a. 1,000 mm
b. 900 mm
c. 600 mm
d. 800 mm
 B
Each receptacle for dc plugging boxes shall be rated at NOT less than ___.
a. 20 A
b. 30 A
c. 15 A
d. 40 A
 B
•  
 D
Electrical non-metallic tubing shall NOT be used where the voltage is over
a. 500 V
b. 230 V
c. 300 V
d. 600 V
 D
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
a. Over current devices shall be located where they will not exposed to physical damage
b. Overcurrent devices shall be readily accessible
c. In a multi-family dwelling, each occupant shall have ready access to all overcurrent
devices protecting his occupancy
d. Overcurrent devices may be located inside clothes closets
 C
The ampacity of phase conductors from the generator terminals to the first overcurrent
devices shall not be less than ___ percent of the nameplate current rating of the generator.
a. 125
b. 110
c. 115
d. 120
 D
Busways shall be marked with which of the following?
a. Voltage rating
b. Manufactures name
c. Current rating
d. All of these
 C
Where “U” pulls are made on the pull box, the distance between each raceway entry inside
the box and the opposite wall of the box shall NOT be less than _____ times the trade
diameter of the largest raceway in a row.
a. 8
b. 7
c. 6
d. 5
 A
Faceplates of insulating material shall be non-combustible and not less than ____ in
thickness.
a. 2.5 mm
b. 1.5 mm
c. 2.0 mm
d. 3.0 mm
 C
Welding process wherein coalescence is produced by hitting with an electric arc with or
without the application of pressure and without the used of filler metal .
a. Resistance welding
b. Spot welding
c. Arc welding
d. All of these
 A
Emergency lighting of _____ lux shall be provided in exit paths from all areas of attended
stations.
a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 15
 C
•  
 C
Lamp protection shall be provided by elevation of at least ___ meters from the normal
working surface.
a. 2
b. 1
c. 2.5
d. 3
 B
Cables and cords supplied through plugging boxes shall be of
a. aluminum
b. copper
c. Aluminum or copper
d. Copper-clad aluminum
 A
What is the maximum number of conductors permitted in a wireway at any cross-section,
signal circuit or starter-control wires are not included?
a. 30 conductors
b. 50 conductors
c. 40 conductors
d. 20 conductors
 A
In battery rooms with alkaline batteries, the shelves shall be lined with steel sheet not less
than ____ thick.
a. 70 mm
b. 60 mm
c. 65 mm
d. 75 mm
 D
In any watercraft, the motor circuit shall have an ampacity of NOT less than ___ of the
motor’s full load current rating
a. 125%
b. 100%
c. 115%
d. 130%
 D
The largest size of electrical metallic tubbing is
a. 75 mm
b. 125 mm
c. 150 mm
d. 100 mm
 D
The overload relay used to protect each motor-compressor set shall be selected to trip at
NOT more than ___ of the motor-compressor rated load current.
a. 125%
b. 130%
c. 150%
d. 140%
 C
The used of underground feeder cables may NOT be used in the following conditions
EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
a. Embedded concrete
b. Hazardous location
c. Direct burial
d. Theaters
 C
Each motor shall be provided with how many disconnects?
a. Two
b. Any number
c. Only me
d. Not required by the PEC
 C
Which of the following colors identifies the ground conductor of a branch circuit?
a. Green
b. Black
c. White
d. Blue
 D
Receptacles installed for the attachment of portable cords shall ne rated at NOT less than
____, 250 V.
a. 20 A
b. 30 A
c. 10 A
d. 15 A
 A
A conductor or group conductors, in switchgear assemblies which serves as a common
connection for two or more circuits.
a. Bus
b. Lug
c. Cut-out
d. Terminal block
 C
The ampacity of capacitor circuit conductors shall NOT less than ____ of the rated current
of the capacitor.
a. 125%
b. 115%
c. 135%
d. 150%
 A
An assembly of a flexible cord with an attachment plug on one end and a cord connector on
the other.
a. Extension cord
b. Fixture cord
c. Appliance cord
d. None of these
 A
The alternate or back-up source of power in a hospital shall have a capacity to sustain its
connected loads for a minimum of _____.
a. 1.5 hours
b. 2.0 hours
c. 1.0 hours
d. 2.5 hours
 C
A disruptive discharge around or over the surface of a solid or liquid insulator.
a. Sparkover
b. Corona
c. Flashover
d. Skin effect
 C
A hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with a car or platform which moves in guides
in a substantially vertical direction and which serves two or more floors of a building or
structure.
a. Dumbwaiter
b. Escalator
c. Elevator
d. All of these
 D
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 D
Motors with a marked service factor of less than 1.15 shall have an overload protection
equal to ______ percent of the motor’s FLA.
a. 100
b. 125
c. 120
d. 115
 A
Sheet metal troughs with hinges or removable covers for housing and protecting electric
wires and cables and which conductors are laid in place after this object has been installed
as a complete system.
a. Wireways
b. Busways
c. Cable trays
d. Non-metallic extensions
 A
The minimum size of branch circuit capacity to supply laundry receptacle outlets shall be
_____.
a. 20 A
b. 15 A
c. 25 A
d. 30 A
 D
The grounding electrode conductor shall be _______.
a. Copper
b. Cooper-clad aluminum
c. Aluminum
d. All of these
 D
Conductors in open wiring on insulators shall be rigidly supported within _____ from a tap
a. 200 mm
b. 100 mm
c. 250 mm
d. 150 mm
 A
Main and equipment bonding jumper shall be made from ______
a. copper
b. aluminum
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A or B
 D
Which of the following statements is NOT one of the primary objective of the Philippine
Electrical Code?
a. To establish electrical work standards
b. To establish material qualities
c. To ensure safety in using electricity
d. None of these
 D
Connection between conductive or inductive metal object in an element of lightning
protection system to accomplish electrical continuity.
a. Connectors
b. Interlink
c. Counterpoise
d. Bonding
 D
Connection between conductive or inductive metal object in an element of lightning
protection system to accomplish electrical continuity.
a. Connectors
b. Interlink
c. Counterpoise
d. Bonding
 C
Flexible cords used in locations where there is a lot of flying flint fibers shall comply with
the following except one. Which one is this?
a. It shall be approved for use in locations which are vaporfilled
b. It shall contain in addition to the conductors, a grounding conductor
c. It shall be of type approved for extra hard usage
d. It shall be provided with suitable seal to prevent the entrance
 B
For class II lighting materials, the minimum diameter of a solid copper air terminal shall be
_____.
a. 15.9 mm
b. 12.7 mm
c. 10.5 mm
d. 9.5 mm
 D
Art 1.10.2 of PEC 1 requires working spaces for equipment operating 600 V nominal or less
to ground. This is required for live parts on the other side, like concrete, brick or tile walls
and shall be considered as grounded. What is this minimum distance for condition 2?
a. 1,300 mm
b. 1,400 mm
c. 1,200 mm
d. 1,100 mm
 D
Surge of unidirectional polarity
a. Skin effect
b. corona
c. flashover
d. impulse
 A
Auxiliary gutter shall be supported throughout it entire length at intervals _______.
a. 1,500 mm
b. 1,800 mm
c. 1,200 mm
d. 1,600 mm
 D
When installing cables or raceway type wiring method parallel to the framing members such as
joist, rafters or studs, the cable or raceway shall be installed and supported so that the nearest
outside surface of the cable or raceway is not less than a certain distance from the nearest edge
of the framing member. What is this distance?
a. 20 mm
b. 30 mm
c. 10 mm
d. 50 mm
 A
Mats of insulating rubber or other suitable floor insulation shall be provided for the operator
where the voltage to ground exceeds _____
a. 150 V
b. 100 V
c. 250 V
d. 120 V
 D
A point at which the load of a given area is assumed to be concentrated.
a. Switchboard
b. Outlet
c. Panelboard
d. Load center
 A
How many 20 A branch circuit shall be provided for all receptacle outlets for the small
appliance load?
a. One or more
b. At least two
c. Only one
d. None of these
 C
For one family dwelling unit having an initial load of 10 kVA or more, the minimum service
entrance capacity shall be _______.
a. 100 A
b. 90 A
c. 60 A
d. 30 A
 A
The workspace about electrical equipment shall be adequate to permit at least _____ degree
opening of doors or hinged panels.
a. 90
b. 45
c. 60
d. 75
 A
The multiplying factor for determining the size of branch circuit protection for non-time
delay fuse is
a. 300%
b. 175%
c. 250%
d. 150%
 A
Portable appliance equipped with proper cord and plug caps and not more than _____
maybe installed without an electrical permit.
a. 1,200 VA
b. 1,500 VA
c. 1,000 VA
d. 1,800 VA
 B
Each transformer up to 600 V nominal shall be protected by an individual overcurrent
device on the primary current of the transformer. What is this maximum percentage?
a. 110%
b. 125%
c. 100%
d. 140%
 C
Tools and portable handlamps likely to be used in wet and conductive locations shall not be
required to be grounded where supplied through an isolating transformer with an
undergrounded secondary of not more than ______.
a. 100 V
b. 150 V
c. 50 V
d. 60 V
 B
What is the maximum fuse rating allowed by the code to protect a single phase motor that
draws 20 A at full load against short circuit but at the same time will not fall at start?
a. 30 A
b. 60 A
c. 50 A
d. 20 A
 B
The code has been approved and adopted by the board, PRC. What does the acronym PRC
stands for?
a. Philippine Registration Commission
b. Professional Regulation Commission
c. Philippine Regulation Commission
d. Professional Registration Commission
 C
Which of the following is not a standard content of electrical plan?
a. Location plan
b. Legend and general notes
c. Schedule of maintenance
d. Specifications
 B
Conductors supplying one or more motor-compressor with or without additional loads shall
have an ampacity not less than the sum of the rated load plus ____ percent of the highest
motor-compressor rating in the group.
a. 30
b. 25
c. 20
d. 15
 A
Which of the following conductors is not applicable on wet locations?
a. Type THHN
b. Type THW
c. Type RHW
d. Type THWN
 B
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 B
Motor A has a full load current of 8 A and motor B, 10 A. What is the ampacity of the
feeder conductor supplying this two motors?
a. 9A
b. 20.5 A
c. 18 A
d. 24.2 A
 D
For banks, the general lighting load shall be computed at _____ per square meters of the
floor area.
a. 24
b. 20
c. 30
d. 38
 D
For banks, the general lighting load shall be computed at _____ per square meters of the
floor area.
a. 24
b. 20
c. 30
d. 38
 A
Open wiring on insulators shall be permitted on system of up to ____.
a. 600 V
b. 500 V
c. 230 V
d. 300 V
 C
Conductors in concealed knob and tube wiring shall maintain a clearance of not less than
___ between conductors.
a. 64 mm
b. 50 mm
c. 76 mm
d. 100 mm
 C
The minimum size of wire used in electrical wirings the former number 14 AWG. Under the
metric system shown in the PEC, the diameter is
a. 2.0 mm
b. 3.2 mm
c. 1.6 mm
d. 2.6 mm
 A
Non-metallic sheathed cable shall be secured in place at intervals not exceeding ______.
a. 1,300 mm
b. 1,200 mm
c. 1,500 mm
d. 1,800 mm
 C
The bending radius of type SNM cable shall NOT be less than ____ times the diameter of
the cable.
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
 C
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 C
Flexible metallic tubing shall NOT be used in lengths longer than ____.
a. 2,000 mm
b. 1,900 mm
c. 1,800 mm
d. None of these
 B
For each small appliance branch circuit, the feeder load shall be ___ per 20 A circuits.
a. 1,000 VA
b. 1,500 VA
c. 1,200 VA
d. 1,800 VA
 A
A lighting and appliance branch circuit panelboard is one having more than ____ percent of
its overcurrent device rated 30-A or less.
a. 10
b. 112
c. 15
d. 16
 B
What is the nominal supply voltage supplied by the Philippine Electrical Code for
residential homes?
a. 225 volts ac
b. 230 volts ac
c. 240 volts ac
d. 220 volts ac
 D
Non-metallic sheathed cable shall be supported within ____ from every cabinet, box or
fitting.
a. 150 mm
b. 200 mm
c. 250 mm
d. 300 mm
 D
Messenger supported wiring shall not be used in _______.
a. hoistways
b. Multi-conductor underground feeder 1
c. Metal clad cable
d. All of these
 A
Heating cables shall be furnished complete with factory assembled non-heating leads at
least ____. In length.
a. 2,000 mm
b. 2,200 mm
c. 2,300 mm
d. 2,100 mm
 D
Rosettes shall be rated at 660 W, 250 V with a maximum current rating of ____.
a. 6A
b. 10 A
c. 4A
d. 12 A
 D
When the thermal overload relay are used for the protection of a three phase induction
motor, their primary purpose is to protect the motor in case of
a. Short circuit between line
b. Reversal of phase sequence
c. High voltage
d. Sustained overload
 B
In type AC cable, all bends shall be made so that the cable will not be damage and the
radius of the curve of the inner edge of any bend shall NOT be less than ___ times are
diameter.
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 3
 A
The electrical plans for residential house include the following items except one. Which one
is this?
a. Substation plan
b. Location plan
c. Floor plan showing location of service
d. Layout of wiring plan for general lighting and receptacle outlets
 A
Temporary electrical power and lighting installations shall be permitted for a period not to
excess _____ for Christmas decorative lighting, carnivals and similar purposes.
a. 100 days
b. 120 days
c. 90 days
d. 50 days
 A
Generator’s compartments shall be lined with galvanized steel, not less than ____ thick.
a. 0.40 mm
b. 0.50 mm
c. 0.30 mm
d. .60 mm
 A
As a rule branch circuits shall not be supplied by
a. An autotransformer
b. A generator
c. A transformer
d. A motor-generator set
 C
For rigid steel conduit of trade diameter 50-mm, the field bend shall be so made that the
radius of the inner edge shall not be less than a certain radius for conductors without less
sheathed. What is this radius?
a. 450 mm
b. 250 mm
c. 300 mm
d. 275 mm
 D
Disruptive discharges between electrodes of a measuring gap.
a. Lighting
b. Flashover
c. Surge
d. Sparkover
 C
For all deck or floor plans, the standard scale to be used is
a. 1:50
b. 1:10
c. 1:100
d. 1:500
 B
The Electrical Code requires that electrical plans and drawings shall be drawn on sheets of
the following standard size. Which one is NOT considered standard?
a. 600 mm x 900 mm
b. 217 mm x 279 mm
c. 760 mm x 1,000 mm
d. 500 mm x 760 mm
 C
Service entrance cables shall be supported at intervals not exceeding _____.
a. 900 mm
b. 800 mm
c. 760 mm
d. 1,000 mm
 D
Type SE service entrance cable shall be permitted in interior wirings systems where all of the conduit conductors of
the cable are of the ____ type.
I. rubber covered
II. Thermoplastic
III. metal
a. I, II and III
b. II only
c. II and III only
d. I and II only
 A
How many sets of the complete electrical plans and specifications signed and sealed by a
PEE shall be submitted, as one of the requirements in filing for an electrical permit.
a. 5
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
 D
In locations where flammable anesthetics are employed, the entire area shall be considered
hazardous location which shall extend upward to a level ___ above the floor.
a. 1,00
b. 1,300 mm
c. 1,800 mm
d. 1,500 mm
 A
A multi-contact switch, which fixes the operation sequence of the major device during
starting and stopping or during other sequential switching operations.
a. Motor operation sequence switch
b. Manual transfer switch
c. Position switch
d. Filled circuit sequence switch
 B
Circuits from portable switchboards directly supplying equipment containing incandescent
lamps of not over 300 W shall be protected by overcurrent device having a setting of _____.
a. 15 A
b. 20 A
c. 30 A
d. 40 A
 C
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 D
The length of the cord from the face of the attachment plug cap to the point where the cord
enters the mobile home shall NOT be less than ____.
a. 5m
b. 10 m
c. 8m
d. 6m
 A
Non-metallic sheathed cables shall be supported within ____ of a non-metallic outlet box
without cable champs.
a. 200 mm
b. 150 mm
c. 180 mm
d. 220 mm
 D
A text lamp using an ordinary bulb is used to test one of the following. Which one is this?
a. overload test
b. dc or ac check
c. polarity check
d. ground check
 B
Air conditioning load has a demand load of ____.
a. 80%
b. 100%
c. 125%
d. 150%
 A
If there will be six or more 2-wire branch circuits for a one family dwelling unit, the
minimum service entrance capacity shall be _____.
a. 60 A
b. 100 A
c. 90 A
d. 120 A
 D
For hallways of ____ or more in length, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed.
a. 2,000 mm
b. 4,000 mm
c. 5,000 mm
d. 3,000 mm
 C
In every kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, parlor, library, bedroom or similar
rooms or area of dwelling units, receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the
floor line in any wall space is more than ____ measured horizontally from an outlet in that
space.
a. 2,000 mm
b. 1,900 mm
c. 1,800 mm
d. 2,100 mm
 B
An overcurrent device with a circuit opening fusible part that is heated and severed by the
passage of overcurrent through it.
a. Overload relay
b. Fuse
c. thermocouple
d. Magnetic conductor
 B
Branch circuit conductors supplying single motor-compressor shall have an ampacity not
less than _____ of either the motor-compressor rated load or the branch circuit selection
current, whichever is larger.
a. 100%
b. 125%
c. 115%
d. 130%
 D
The minimum headroom of working space about service equipment, switchboards,
panelboards, etc. shall be _____.
a. 1,800 mm
b. 2,000 mm
c. 1,700 mm
d. 1,900 mm
 D
The ampacity of conductors supplying therapeutic equipment shall not be less than _____
of the current rating of the equipment.
a. 125%
b. 115%
c. 130%
d. 100%
 A
Each autotransformer up to 600 V shall be protected by an individual overcurrent device
rated not more than _____ percent of its rated full load current.
a. 125
b. 150
c. 175
d. 300
 A
If an Electrician does not understand the instruction that were given by the supervisor,
which of the following is the best for him to do?
a. He ask that the instruction be repeated and clarified
b. The does the hob the way he thinks best
c. He works out the solution to the problem himself
d. He gets one of the electrician to do the job.
 D
What size of branch circuit shall be permitted to supply fixed lighting units with heavy-duty
lamp holders?
a. 40 A
b. 20 A
c. 50 A
d. 30 A
 A
The branch circuit load for drying equipment is the larger of either the VA rating of the
nameplate or ____.
a. 5,000 VA
b. 6,000 VA
c. 4,000 VA
d. 3,000 VA
 B
A unit of an electrical system which is intended to carry but not utilize electric energy.
a. wire
b. device
c. outlet
d. utilization equipment
 C
The equipment-grounding conductor of a branch circuit shall be identified by a continuous
___ color.
a. White
b. Yellow
c. Green
d. Gray
 B
The sum of the continuous ratings of the load consuming apparatus connected to the system
or any part thereof.
a. Peak load
b. Connected load
c. Average load
d. Continuous load
 D
An outlet box should be fastened to a concrete wall by the use of :
a. Wood plug and nail
b. Toggle bolts
c. Porcelain inserts and screw
d. Expansion bolt
 D
The path to ground from circuits equipment and metal enclosure for conductors shall
_____.
a. Have capacity to conduct safety any fault current
b. Have sufficiently low impedance
c. Be permanent and continuous
d. All of these
 C
For 800 A circuits, the minimum insulation resistance shall be
a. 12,000 ohms
b. 6,000 ohms
c. 5,000 ohms
d. 8,000 ohms
 C
Aircraft energizes shall be so designed and mounted that all electric equipment and fixed
wiring shall be at least _____ above floor level.
a. 460 mm
b. 500 mm
c. 640 mm
d. 400 mm
 D
Capacitors more than ____ liters of flammable liquid shall be encased in vaults or outdoor
fenced enclosures.
a. 10
b. 12
c. 9
d. 11
 C
Wiring methods / materials allowed by the Code for gasoline stations include all the
following EXCEPT on. Which one is this?
a. Type MI cable with approved terminal fittine
b. Threaded steel intermediate conduit
c. Rigid non-metallic conduit
d. Threaded rigid metal conduit
 D
A main bonding jumper shall be a _____.
a. bus
b. screw
c. wire
d. Any of these
 D
What does the symbol consisting of rectangle with solid shading indicate?
a. Fuse cut-out
b. Telephone exchange
c. Safety switch
d. Lighting panelboard
 C
What is the maximum load of 15 A circuit breaker protecting a branch circuit that supplies a
continuous load?
a. 15 A
b. 20 A
c. 12 A
d. 10 A
 A
Potential transformer installed indoors or enclosed shall be protected with ______ fuses.
a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A or B
 C
Branch circuits shall be classified according to the maximum permitted ______.
a. kW raring
b. Voltage rating
c. Ampere rating
d. All of these
 B
Cells in rubber or composition containers shall require no additional insulating supports
where the total nominal voltage of all cells in series does not exceed a certain level of
voltage. What is this level?
a. 100 V
b. 150 V
c. 200 V
d. 300 V
 B
Medium voltage cable shall be permitted for installation on the following EXCEPT one .
Which one is this?
a. Where installed in cable trays
b. Where exposed to direct sunlight
c. Power systems up to 35,000 volts in dry locations
d. Power systems up to 35,000 volts in wet locations
 C
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 A
When removing insulation resistance from the wire before making the splice, care should be
taken to avoid nicking the wire (slightly cutting to wire) because of the following. Which
one is this?
a. The wire might break
b. The ampacity will be reduce
c. The wire tinning (protective coating) will be injured
d. The resistance will increase
 C
Which of the following is NOT a standard size of disconnect?
a. 30 A
b. 60 A
c. 50 A
d. 100 A
 D
A disconnecting means shall be provided in each underground conductor for each capacitor
bank and shall not be less than ____ percent of the rated current of the capacitor.
a. 125
b. 115
c. 150
d. 135
 D
If a 460-V switchboard has exposed parts on one side and grounded parts or concrete on the
opposite side, what working clearance between the two sides is permitted by the code?
a. 500 mm
b. 1,900 mm
c. 1,500 mm
d. 1,100 mm
 B
Each patient bed location where in patient care is provided shall be supplied by at least ___
branch circuit?
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four
 D
Fuse shall be plainly marked with _____.
a. Ampere rating
b. Voltage rating
c. Interrupting rating
d. All of these
 A
If there will six or more 2-wire branch circuits, the service disconnecting means shall NOT
be smaller than ______.
a. 100 A
b. 90 A
c. 60 A
d. 30 A
 C
Which of the following statements is NOT true about grounding electrode conductor?
a. It shall be solid or stranded
b. It must be continuous
c. Splice or joints are allowed
d. It shall be insulated, covered or bare
 C
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 A
Sheet metal of flush and recessed fixture housings shall be protected against corrosion and
shall NOT be less than _____ thick.
a. 0.65 mm
b. 0.60 mm
c. 0.64 mm
d. 0.63 mm
 D
Exposed energized parts of motors and controllers shall be guarded against accidental
contract by elevating it _______ or more above the floor.
a. 2,500 mm
b. 2,300 mm
c. 2,600 mm
d. 2,400 mm
 D
Which of the following statements is not true regarding a rosette?
a. Fusible rosette shall not be installed
b. Rosettes installed in damp or wet locations shall be of weatherproof type
c. Separable rosettes that may change polarity shall not be used
d. None of these
 C
To improve the insulation resistance of a motor, it is first cleaned, washed, varnished then baked.
Which is very economical and effective method of baking particularly the inside coils of a large motor?
a. Putting incandescent lamps around the winding and cover
b. Hanging resistor strips inside the core and cover
c. Putting it inside the baking oven and control the oven temperature
d. Connecting the terminals to a variable low voltage supply and increase the baking current
gradually until the desired baking temperature is attained, making sure that the rated current is not
exceeded
 D
Ground terminals shall be
a. Solid plate
b. Stranded cable
c. Solid wire or rod
d. All of these
 D
The construction of metal cabinets and cutout boxes shall be such as to secure strength and
rigidly. If constructed of uncoated sheet steel, the metal thickness should not be less than
a. 1.55 mm
b. 1.75 mm
c. 1.00 mm
d. 1.35 mm
 A
The floors of transformer vaults in contact with the earth shall be concrete not less than
____ thick.
a. 100 mm
b. 200 mm
c. 300 mm
d. 250 mm
 B
Where raceways are exposed to widely different temperatures they shall be _____.
a. grounded
b. sealed
c. isolated
d. bonded
 B
Not less than ____ of these non-heating lead shall be within the junction box.
a. 100 mm
b. 150 mm
c. 175 mm
d. 200 mm
 A
Any switch or device normally used to start and stop a motor by making and breaking the
motor circuit current.
a. controller
b. rheostat
c. autotransformer
d. Double pole double throw switch
 B
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 D
Where no standard electrical equipment
a. TW
b. THHW
c. THWN
d. THHN
 C
Where no stranded electrical equipment of the exact size or rating required is available,
_____ maybe used.
a. The next lower standard size
b. Any size available
c. The next standard available size
d. None of these
 A
Hazardous locations, in which volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases are handled,
processed or used.
a. Class I, Division 2
b. Class II, Division 2
c. Class II, Division 1
d. Class I, Division 1
 C
The permanent joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path which will
assure electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any current likely to be
imposed.
a. welding
b. molding
c. bonding
d. splicing
 D
In mobile homes, if a range, clothes dryer similar appliance is connected by metal covered
cable or flexible metal conduit, a length not less than ____ of free cable conduit shall be
provided to permit moving the appliances.
a. 800 mm
b. 700 mm
c. 600 mm
d. 900 mm
 C
The uses of non-metallic extensions are not allowed in all but one of the following. Which
one is this?
a. As an areal cable
b. Where exposed to corrosive vapors
c. Where subject to corrosive vapors
d. Trough floors or partitions
 C
Metal fixtures, transformers and transformer enclosures on circuits operating at over ____
volts to ground shall be grounded.
a. 250
b. 100
c. 150
d. 300
 D
Grounding electrodes shall be installed such that at least of length is in contract with this
soil.
a. 2,000 mm
b. 1,500 mm
c. 2,500 mm
d. 2,400 mm
 C
When the voltage between the conductors does not exceed 300 V and the roof has a slope of
not less than 100 mm is 300 mm, the clearance can be reduced to
a. 500 mm
b. 800 mm
c. 1,000 mm
d. 900 mm
 A
The down conductors shall be protected for a minimum distance of ___ above grade level.
a. 1,800 mm
b. 1,600 mm
c. 1,700 mm
d. 1,500 mm
 A
If the trade name of the conductor is “heat resistant rubber” what type letter is it?
a. Type RH
b. Type RHW
c. Type THHW
d. Type MTW
 C
A circle with the letter B stands for
a. Buzzer outlet
b. Pushbutton outlet
c. Outlet with blank cover
d. Bell outlet
 A
Exposed energized parts of motor and controllers operating at ____ volts or more between
terminals shall be guarded against accidental contact by enclosure.
a. 50
b. 30
c. 40
d. 60
 B
The derating factors for the number of wires in a raceway shall not apply to conductors in
nipples having a length NOT exceeding ____.
a. 500 mm
b. 600 mm
c. 760 mm
d. 300 mm
 B
Lamps installed in scene docks shall be located and guarded and shall provide an air space
not less than ___ between such lamps and any combustible material.
a. 75 mm
b. 50 mm
c. 40 mm
d. 64 mm
 B
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 D
Direct burial cables or conductors with a nominal voltage of 660 V or less and placed under
a one or two family dwelling driveways and parking areas shall have a minimum cover
distance of ____.
a. 480 mm
b. 500 mm
c. 440 mm
d. 460 mm
 D
A certain residential house has lighting load of 1.1 kVA and an appliance load of 10 A at
220 volts, single phase, two wires, 60 Hz. The branch circuit fuse protections for lighting
and appliance loads are ___and ___respectively.
a. 30 A, 60 A
b. 20 A, 30 A
c. 15 A, 30 A
d. 15 A, 20 A
 A
What type of conductor is used for machine tool wiring in dry or wet locations
a. Type MTW
b. Type RHW
c. Type MI
d. Type UF
 D
The Building Code (PD 1096) of the Philippines has several referral codes. The only no-
referral code is
a. The Philippine Electrical Code
b. Fire Code
c. Structural Code
d. Chemical Engineering Code
 C
Cartridge fuses and fuse holders shall a maximum operating voltage of ______.
a. 150 V
b. 500 V
c. 300 V
d. 250 V
 C
At least ______ of free conductor shall be left at each outlet, junction and switch point for
splices or the connection of fixture or devices.
a. 200 mm
b. 100 mm
c. 150 mm
d. 300 mm
 C
An enclosure either above or below ground, with fire resistant walls, ceiling and floor
exclusively built for unattended transformer and their auxiliaries.
a. Transformer housing
b. Transformer yard
c. Transformer vault
d. None of these
 B
Fuse, circuit breakers or combination thereof shall not be connected within _____.
a. series
b. parallel
c. A and B
d. Neither A or B
 D
Which of the following cables is NOT used as an electrical cable?
a. Flat cables
b. Optical fiber cables
c. Armored cables
d. Steel cables
 A
Electrodes of pipe or conduit shall NOT be smaller than _____.
a. 20 mm
b. 15 mm
c. 25 mm
d. 32 mm
 B
For single phase AC or DC motors supplied by a 3-wire, single phase with AC or DC with
grounded neutral, the number of overload units required shall be
a. One, in the grounded conductor
b. One, in either ungrounded conductor
c. Two, in both ungrounded conductor
d. Three, in all conductors
 D
The ampacity of branch circuit conductors and the rating or setting of overcurrent devices
supplying fixed electric space heating equipment for pipelines and vessel shall NOT be less
than _____ percent of the total load of the healers.
a. 120%
b. 110%
c. 115%
d. 125%
 D
The ampacity of branch circuit conductors and the rating or setting of overcurrent devices
supplying fixed electric space heating equipment for pipelines and vessel shall NOT be less
than _____ percent of the total load of the healers.
a. 120%
b. 110%
c. 115%
d. 125%
 B
One equipment shall in sight from another equipment not more than ____from the other.
a. 12
b. 16
c. 24
d. 28
 D
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 A
•  
 B
The minimum temperature at which a given liquid gives off vapor in sufficient
concentration to form an ignitable mixture.
a. Kindling temperature
b. Flash point
c. Absolute temperature
d. Heat of fusion
 B
Lamp holders installed over highly combustible material shall be located at least ___ above
the floor.
a. 2,000 mm
b. 2,500 mm
c. 2,400 mm
d. 2,600 mm
 A
One of the approved grounding electrode system is using the metal underground water pipe
in direct contact with the earth for ____ or more.
a. 3,000 mm
b. 4,000 mm
c. 2,500 mm
d. 1,500 mm