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2. Where one or more of the motors of the group are used for short-time, intermittent, periodic,
or varying duty, the ampere rating of such motors to be used in the summation shall be for
the highest rated motor, the greater of either the ampere rating or the largest continuous duty
motor full-load current multiplied by _____shall be used in the summation.
a. 0.8 b.1 c. 1.25 d. 2.5
3. A separate overload device that is responsive to motor current. This device shall be selected
to trip or shall be rated at no more than the following percent of the motor nameplate full-load
current rating:
I. Motors with a marked service factor 1.15 or greater - 125%
II. Motors with a marked temperature rise 40°C or less - 125%
II. All other motors - 115%
a. I only b. I and II only c. I, II and III d. III only
6. An overcurrent protective device of adequate short-circuit rating that will open simultaneously
all ungrounded conductors when it operates shall be applied in the grounding
autotransformer branch circuit and shall be rated or set at a current not exceeding 125
percent of the autotransformer continuous per-phase current rating or ___percent of the
continuous-current rating of any series connected devices in the autotransformer neutral
connection.
a. 53 b. 42 c. 125 d. 73
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8. Branch circuits for heating and air-conditioning equipment located on the elevator car shall
not have a circuit voltage in excess of _____ volts.
a. 600 b. 13800 c. 2000 d. 220
9. Sign and outline lighting outlets shall be computed at a minimum of ______ volt-amperes for
each required branch circuit
a. 1200 b. 1440 c. 1500 d. 1800
10. I1eff is the maximum value of the effective supply current which has the formula
Calculated from the rated supply current (I1), the corresponding duty cycle (duty factor) (x),
and the supply current at no-load (I 0) by the following formula:
a. √(I1)2(x) + (I0)(1-x)2 b. √(I1)2(x) c. (I1) + (I0)(1-x) d. I1+ I0
11. A general purpose single phase motor rated at 220 V, 5 A. What should be the setting of the
overload relay that is installed to protect the motor.
a. 5.75 A b. 5.5 A c. 5.0 A d. 6.25 A
12. A 600 V cartridge fuse is most readily distinguishing from 250 V cartridge fuse of the same
ampere rating by comparing its
a. material b. shape c. diameter d. length
13. Adjustment factor shall only be applied to bundled conductor on conduit/raceway larger than.
a. 500 mm b. 150 mm c. 600 mm d. 760 mm
15. The current carrying conductor in the cable bus shall have an insulation rating of.
a. 75 °C b. 60 °C c. 90 °C d. 65 °C
16. The minimum clearance between two bare current carrying conductor of different potential is.
a. 50 mm b. 15 mm c. 10 mm d. 25 mm
18. All switches shall not be more than ____________mm above floor.
a. 1000 b. 1500 c. 2000 d. 2500
19. The minimum insulation level for neutral conductors in solidly grounded systems is ________
volts.
a. 600 b. 1,000 c. 1,500 d. 2,100
20. A house has an area of 200 sq m. What is the computed demand load for all loads to which
lighting feeder demand factors apply?
a. 5,625 watts b. 6,000 watts c. 9,000 watts d. 5000 watts
21. In a 1,200-square-foot apartment, the lighting and small appliance circuits are on 20-amp,
120-volt circuits. Laundry facilities are available to the tenants in the complex. How many 20-
amp circuits are required in the apartment?
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
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22. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of mounting electrical equipment to a
masonry wall?
a. With bolts through the wall supported by metal plates on the back side
b. With lag bolts screwed into lead masonry anchors
c. With molly bolts through holes drilled entirely through the wall
d. With screws driven into wooden plugs in the wall
23. What is the MAXIMUM voltage drop across a 91 meter of 8.0 sq mm Type THW copper
conductor in a 40-amp, 240-volt, 3-phase, 3-wire circuit?
a. 15 volts b. 18.75 volts c. 26.69 volts d. 30.82 volts
24. A single receptacle on an individual branch circuit shall have a MINIMUM rating of what
percentage of the branch circuit's rating?
a. 50 b. 80 c. 100 d. 125
25. Plug fuses and fuse-holders shall NOT be used between conductors and the grounded
neutral in circuits exceeding how many volts ?
a. 100 b. 125 c. 150 d. 200
26. An all-electric home has a laundry area located in a kitchen closet. What is the MINIMUM
number of branch circuits serving this kitchen?
a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
27. What is the MINIMUM size underground service lateral for a copper-clad aluminum single-
branch circuit serving a controlled water heater?
a. 14 sq mm b. 8.0 sq mm c. 5.5 sq mm d. 3.5 sq mm
28. Coatings on which of the following shall be removed at threads, contact points, and contact
surfaces or be connected by means of fittings so designed as to make such removal
unnecessary in bonding other enclosures for grounding?
a. Copper b. Zinc c. Aluminum d. Enamel
29. What color must be used to identify an insulated 14 sq mm or smaller grounded conductor?
a. Black b. Brown c. Gray d. Green
30. What is the MAXIMUM allowable AWG size for a solid conductor installed in a raceway?
a. 6 AWG b. 8 AWG c. 10 AWG d. 12 AWG
31. Listed nonmetallic raceways are permitted for all of the following uses EXCEPT
a. in exposed work
b. where subject to corrosive vapors
c. in wet locations
d. where subject to physical damage
32. The attachment plug on a table lamp outfitted with a line-connected single-pole switch wired
with a flat 2-conductor cord must be replaced. What type of attachment plug must be used?
a. Grounding b. Nonpolarized c. Polarized d. Twist lock
33. Ceiling fans may be supported solely by outlet boxes that are identified for such use, as long
as the fans do not exceed ________ lbs. in total weight.
a. 100 b. 75 c. 50 d. 35
34. Which of the following types of power supplies in a fire alarm system should be supervised?
a. The neutral of a three-, four-, or five-wire AC or DC supply source
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b. Central-station power supply faults that are easily recognized by the operator
c. The output of an engine-driven generator that is part of the secondary power
supply (tested weekly)
d. A power supply that serves as the primary (main) supply source
36. When running low voltage cables in a ceiling that is being used for air handling, what type of
cable should be installed?
a. fiber-optic cable b. shielded cable
b. PVC-jacketed cable d. plenum-rated cable
37. The code ______the use of a raceway as a means of support for nonelectric equipment,
such as suspended ceilings, water pipes, nonelectric signs, and the like, which could cause a
mechanical failure of the raceway.
a. allows b. prohibits
c. does not mentioned d. does not detail
40. About every 5 years new edition of PEC are issued, incorporating changes approved in the
interim period. These changes are considered in the PEC by the use of
a. Italics b. Boldface c. Parenthesis d. vertical Marginal line
41. At all building and structure, the PEC requires one of the FF.
a. Service disconnecting means b. A main distribution board
c. A metering system d. a grounding rod
42. Which two of the following are not absolute code requirement
I. Adequate current carrying capacity of conductor
II. Efficient design
III. Allowance for future expansion
IV. Accessibility of equipment
V. Freedom from Hazard
a. I and II b. II and III c. I and III d. IV and V
43. A ______ rated in computed ampere not to exceed ___________ times the ampacity of
conductor shall be considered as to provide the required short circuit protection
a. fuse, 3 b. disconnect, 4 c. Circuit Breaker, 6 d. switch , 1.15
44. A ______ with a trip setting of not more than times ___________ times the ampacity of
conductor shall be considered as to provide the required short circuit protection.
a. fuse, 3 b. disconnect, 4 c. Circuit Breaker, 6 d. switch , 1.15
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46. A single piece of equipment consisting of a multiple receptacle comprised of four or more
receptacles shall be computed at not less than _____ volt-amperes per receptacle
a. 200 b. 360 c. 180 d. 90
47. Fuses rated _______ V nominal or less shall be permitted to be used for a voltage at or
below their ratings.
a. 24 b. 240 c. 1000 d. 600
49. What is the amperage of a 240-V, 3-phase feeder circuit supplying a total load of 128,000
VA?
a. 533 A b. 256 A c. 178 A d. 308 A
50. The common neutral wire is usually _______ in color and connected to a_________.
a. black, cold water pipe
b. white circuit breaker or fuse
c. black, circuit breaker or fuse
d. white cold water pipe
46. The Branch circuit is rated 30 A. What should be the rating of the receptacle and the
maximum connected load?
a. 24 A, 24 A b. 30 A, 30 A c. 30 A, 24 A d. 37.5ª, 30 A
47. What will be the general lighting load for a bank with an area of 500 sq m.
a. 18 kVA b. 14 kVA c. 12 kVA d. 10 kVA
48. A receptacle with 5 hot slot supplies energy to a computer system, what shall be the
maximum ampere rating of the computer system.
a. 2.05 A b. 4.1 A c. 3.3 A d. 1.64 A
49. How many 2 A lighting fixture that can be connected to a 20 A continuous duty Branch circuit
a. 8 b. 10 c. 12 d. 14
50. What is the demand load KVA for 220 A receptacle that are connected to a 220 V feeder
circuit
a. 89 b. 51 c. 47 d. 39
51. The code state that each 1500 mm of a fixed multioutlet assembly must be considered as
one outlet rated _________and that, if appliances are likely to be used simultaneously, each
300 mm must be considered as one outlet rated ________.
a. 360 volt-amperes b. 3680 volt-amperes
c. 90 volt-amperes d. 36 volt-amperes
52. _____ of the two to six disconnecting means permitted where used only for a water pump
also intended to provide fire protection, shall be permitted to be located remote from the other
disconnecting means.
a. One b. two c. none d. six
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53. A large room is illuminated by twenty 150-watt lamps and thirty 100-watt lamps. If the circuit
voltage is 116, calculate the total current.
a. 51.7 A b. 92 A c. 23 A d. 115 A
54. The code requires a minimum of _______ volt-amperes per square meter for lighting loads of
garages.
a. 20 b. 24 c. 28 d. 4
55. A 3-phase, 4-wire (208Y/120-volt, 480Y/277-volt) system is often used to supply both lighting
and motor loads, if the maximum possible unbalanced load is 500 amperes, the neutral would
have to be large enough to carry
a. 350 A b. 500 A c. 410 A d. 700 A
56. A 10 Hp , three phase, 480 v squirrel cage induction motor draws 15 ampere at full load.
What size of dual- element time non time fuses are required to protect the feeder and
ampacity of the fuses?
a. 31.5 A b. 45.8 A c. 28.25 A d. 14.5 A
57. The minimum size of wire used in electrical wiring is the former number 14 AWG. Under the
metric system now shown the new PEC, the diameter is,
a. 1.6 mm b. 2 mm c. 2.6 mm d. 3.2 mm
58. A lighting fixture shall be wired with a fixture flexible cord with a cross-sectional area of NOT
less than _________ mm2.
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a. 0.50 mm b. 2.0 mm2 c. 1.23 mm2 d. 0.75 mm2
59. Where single conductors enter a ferrous metal enclosure, inductive heating can occur due to
a. eddy current effect b. hysteresis
c. ferranti effect d. steinmetz effect
60. Code requires that the minimum area exposed surface offered by a plate electrode shall
be;
a. 1/8 sq. meter b. ¼ sq. meter c. 3/8 sq. meter d. ½ sq. meter
61. The length of free conductors at outlets and switch point for splices and connection of
fixture and device must be at least:
a. 80 mm b. 100 mm c. 120 mm d. 150 mm
62. The coefficient of expansion for steel electrical metallic tubing, intermediate metal
conduit, and rigid conduit is.
a. 1.17× 10-6 b. 1.77× 10-6 c. 2.31× 106 d. 11.70 × 10-6
64. In rigid metal wiring conduit, the minimum electrical trade size is;
a. 15 mm b. 20 mm c. 25 mm d. 32 mm
65. In rigid metal conduit wiring, conduit shall be supported at least every;
a. 2,000 mm b. 2,500 mm c. 3,000 mm d. 3,500 mm
66. The codes specifies that one equipment is “in sight from” another equipment if it is visible
and at a distance of:
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67. Is a type of cable in which one or more electrical conductor’s are insulated with a highly
compressed refratory mineral insulation (magnesium oxide) and enclosed in a liquid tight and
gas tight metallic sheating.
a. Type MI cable b. Type FC cable c. Type AC cable d. Type DC cable
68. Locations of lamps for outdoor lighting shall be below all_______ except
a. energized conductors
b. messenger support
c. transformers
d. other electric utilization
69. Gas manufacturing plant where flammable gases may escape is considered as;
a. Class I, Division 1 area b. Class I, Division 2 area
c. Class II, Division 1 area d. Class II, Division 2 area
71. For each 2-wire laundry branch circuit, a feeder load of NOT less than _____ shall be
included.
a. 1,800 VA b. 1,500 VA c. 2,000 VA d.1,200 VA
74. A dual element fuse with special threads so that fuses larger than what a circuit was designed
for may not be used. They are designed to make tampering or bridging difficult.
a. P-type fuse b. S-type fuse c. Eagle type fuse d. Hawk type fuse
75. For voltages no more than 600 Volts, the minimum safe horizontal distance of open
conductors not attached to the building is:
a. 1300 mm b. 1000 mm c. 3100 mm d. 3700
mm
76. Determine the minimum standard size of overcurrent protective device and the minimum
standard conductor size for the following circuit:
25 amperes of continuous load
60°C overcurrent device terminal rating
Type THWN conductors
Four current-carrying copper conductors in a raceway
a. 35 A, 8.0 sq mm, THHN b. 35, 8.0 sq mm THWN
c. 30 A, 8.0 sq mm, THHN d. 30, 8.0 sq mm THWN
77. What shall be the minimum creepage distance between open conductor.
a. 1000 mm b. 100 mm c. 10 mm d. 1 mm
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79. What shall be the minimum climbing space between power and communication
conductor @ nominal voltage of 600 V.
a. 5500 mm b. 760 mm c. 1900 mm d. 1000 mm
80. The size of bonding jumper conductor for a system that supplies Class I – III circuit and is
derived from the transformer rated not more than 1 kV shall not be smaller than
____________ copper and ________ aluminum.
a. 2.0 sq mm, 3.5 sq mm b. 3.5 sq. mm, 5.5 sq mm
c. 5.5 sq mm, 8.0 sq mm d. 8.0 sq mm, 14.0 sq mm
81. According to the Code, Premises Wiring System is the interior and exterior wiring, including
power, lighting, and control wiring together with all their associated hardware, fittings, and
wiring devices, both permanently and temporarily installed, that extends from the service
point or source of power, such as a battery, a solar photovoltaic system, or a generator,
transformer, or converter windings, to the outlet(s). Such wiring also include
a. luminaires (fixtures)
b. motors
c. motor control centers
d. signal circuit
82. For a one-family dwelling, at least how many receptacle outlet shall be provided for
laundry equipment, shall be installed in each basement and in each attached garage, and in
each detached garage with electric power.
a. one b. depends on the load
c. no required d. does not mentioned in the code
83. The frame of a portable generator ________be required to be grounded and shall be
permitted to serve as the grounding electrode for a system supplied by the generator under
the following conditions:
a. shall not b. shall c. should not d. should
84. The frame of a vehicle shall be permitted to serve as the grounding electrode for a
system supplied by a generator located on the vehicle under the following conditions. Which
one is not correct?
a. The frame of the generator is bonded to the vehicle frame
b. The generator supplies only equipment located on the vehicle or cord-and-plug-
connected equipment through receptacles mounted on the vehicle
c. The non–current-carrying metal parts of equipment and the equipment
grounding conductor terminals of the receptacles are grounded to the generator
frame
d. equipment located on the vehicle and cord-and-plug-connected equipment
through receptacles mounted on the vehicle or on the generator
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86. Antennas and lead-in conductors shall be made from the following types of materials
except for.
a. hard-drawn copper or copper-clad steel
b. bronze
c. Aluminum alloy
d. Tin
87. Where practicable, antenna conductors shall be installed so as not to cross under open
electric light or power conductors. Meaning the angle between the power conductor and the
communication conductor shall be.
a. 180 ° b. 90 ° c. 0 ° d. 45 °
88. Indoor antennas and indoor lead-ins shall not be run nearer than ______to conductors of
other wiring systems in the premises.
a. 30 mm b. 100 mm c. 5 mm d. 50 mm
89. A WYE-DELTA starter for a single voltage three phase SC induction motor would require the
connection of a certain number of wires from the motor. How many wires would be needed?
a. 3 wires b. 9 wires c. 6 wires d. 12 wires
90. As compared with solid wires, stranded wires of the same cross sectional area have the
following advantages EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
a. It is larger in overall diameter
b. It is easier to skin off the insulation
c. It is better for high voltage
d. It has a higher current rating
91. According to the PEC Code, the minimum insulation level for neutral conductors of
residential installations which have solidly grounded systems shall NOT be less than this
voltage? Which is this?
a. 1,000 volts b. 300 volts c. 600 volts d. 750 volts
92. The grounding electrode for grounding communications system may be connected to the
nearest accessible location on any of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
a. Buried interior PVC water piping system
b. Grounding electrode conductor
c. Building structure
d. Counterpoise of the tower
93. Installations under ground or in concrete slabs or masonry in direct contact with the
earth; in locations subject to saturation with water or other liquids, such as vehicle washing
areas; and in unprotected locations exposed to weather.
a. Moist Location b. Wet Location.
c. proof location d. Dry Location
94. A location not normally subject to dampness or wetness. A location classified as dry may
be temporarily subject to dampness or wetness, as in the case of a building under
construction.
a. Moist Location b. Wet Location.
c. proof location d. Dry Location
95. A type of surface, flush, or freestanding raceway designed to hold conductors and
receptacles, assembled in the field or at the factory.
a. Multioutlet Assembly. b. Single outlet
c. special outlet d. flush assembly
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96. A flammable liquid having a flash point below _______or a flammable liquid whose
temperature is above its flash point, or a Class II combustible liquid that has a vapor pressure
not exceeding 276 kPa and whose temperature is above its flash point.
a. 83°C b. 45 °C c. 38°C d. 54°C
97. An assembly of a fuse support with either a fuseholder, fuse carrier, or disconnecting
blade. The fuseholder or fuse carrier may include a conducting element (fuse link) or may act
as the disconnecting blade by the inclusion of a nonfusible member.
a. Cutout. b. fuse c. canopy d. mandrel
98. Where a conduit enters a box, fitting, or other enclosure, a ______shall be provided to protect
the wire from abrasion unless the design of the box, fitting, or enclosure is such as to afford
equivalent protection.
a. Bushing b. condulet c. ramset d. plump bob
99. An applied voltage of 10 percent below rating can result in a decrease of fluorescent light
output by.
a. 10 % b. 20% c. 15% d. 5%
100. Frequencies used for induction heating range from about ______
a. 50 Hz to 500 kHz. b. 5-10 Hz
c. 500-5 kHz d. 50-5000 kHz
101. EMT shall be permitted to be used for branch circuits as follows except for :
a. In dry locations
b. Where concealed
c. For system voltages of 1000 volts maximum
d. In storage battery rooms
103. Neutral bus, where required, shall be sized for the following except for
a. carry neutral load current,
b. carry harmonic currents
c. shall have adequate momentary and short-circuit rating consistent with system
requirements.
d. carry the sub synchronous current
104. Concealed knob-and-tube wiring shall not be used in the following except for
a. Motion picture studios
b. Hazardous (classified. locations
c. Hollow spaces of walls, ceilings, and attics where such spaces are insulated by
loose, rolled, or foamed-in-place insulating material that envelops the conductors
d. exposed or concealed wiring
105. Flexible cords and cables shall be used only for the following except for
a. Pendants
b. Wiring of luminaires (fixtures)
c. Connection of portable lamps, portable and mobile signs, or appliances
d. As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure
106. Flexible cords and cables shall be used only for the following except for
a. Elevator cables
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108. Power levels range from ______are used for induction heating
a. 5 – 10 W b. 5 kW to 42,000 kW
c. 10-100 W d. 10-5 W
109. In a bowling alley, the lighting is satisfactory under normal conditions but when the electric
heaters are turned on during cold weather the lights become dimmer and the lighting is
insufficient. The factor which probably contributes most to this effect is the
110. An interior telephone system in which each party or station may call any other station but on
which there may be only one conversation without interference is called
a. selective ringing, selective talking
b. selective ringing, common talking
c. code ringing, common talking
d. no name as it does not exist
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