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ELECTRICITY
1) A form of electricity where the flow
of current is always in the same
direction:
a. voltage
b. power
c. alternating current
d. direct current
ANSWER:
d. direct current
2 types of Electric Current
1. Alternating Current (AC) - It is an
electric current that is continually
varying in value and reversing its
direction of flow at regular interval.
2. Direct Current (DC) - It is an electric
current that flows in one direction.
VOLTAGE - It is the electrical pressure that
existed between two points and capable of
producing a flow of current when a close circuit
is connected between the points.
POWER – Ability to do work.
2) The force which opposes and
reduces the flow of electrical current
is recognized as ________.
a. power
b. resistance
c. electromagnetism
d. frequency
ANSWER:
b. Resistance Resistan
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POWER – ability to do work.
Example of load:
Any electronic appliances, Bulb or
incandescent lamp.
CIRCUIT – compose of SOURCE, PATH,
CONTROL & LOAD.
SOURCE – it is where the power comes
from. (Ex. GENERATOR – AC
source, BATTERY - DC source)
CONTROL – Ex. Switch and remote
control.
4) A part of an electrical circuit, consists of
batteries, generator or a main electrical
power which supplies electricity is called
________.
a. control
b. load
c. source
d. voltage
ANSWER:
c. source
GIVEN:
R = 20 Ω
I=8A
V=?
SOLUTION:
V=I XR
V= 20 Ω X 8A
V = 160 V
17) In a 220-volt power line, three 50-watt
incandescent bulbs are connected in parallel.
How many more bulbs will light if one of the
bulbs is open?
a. One
b. Two
c. All
d. None
ANSWER:
b. Two
Terminal 1
19) Which of the following electrical
symbols in wiring diagram means that there
are three wires running in a line?
a. ----/-/-/----
b. -----/-/-/-/----
c. ------------
d. S3W
ANSWER:
a. ----/-/-/----
1
2
3
Alternator – AC source
Dynamo, Battery, and Dry cell are sources of
DC
31) When there is a break in the circuit
and the current could not pass through,
the circuit is ________.
a. closed
b. shorted
c. grounded
d. open
ANSWER:
The current could
d. open not pass because
the circuit is open
or broken.
32) Which term usually refers to a device
that produces an electric current when
light falls upon them?
a. Solar cell
b. Dry cell
c. Solar lamp
d. Solar light
ANSWER:
a. Solar cell
SOLUTION:
CONVERT KW INTO HP:
1.75KW X 1HP
0. 746KW
= 2.3 HP
59) How many kilowatts does a certain
appliance consume for 5 hours of use if it
has a power rating of 1.5 Hp?
a. 56 Kw
b. 7.5 Kw
c. 5.6 Kw
d. 75 Kw
ANSWER:
c. 5.6 Kw
GIVEN:
P = 1.5 HP
EXPECTED NUMBER OF
HOURS OF OPERATION = 5
HOURS
SOLUTION:
1.5 HP X 0.746 KW
1 HP
= 1. 119 HP
Solution:
Convert 0.5A into mA
0.5A x 1000mA
1A
= 500mA
get the current factor:
= 500mA
100mA
= 5
SOLUTION:
200Ah = 25 Hours
8Ah
62) The resistance of 500 meters of a certain
wire is 125 ohms. What length of the same
wire will have a resistance of 60 ohms?
a. 24 meters
b. 225 meters
c. 240 meters
d. 235 meters
ANSWER:
c. 240 meters
Given;
R2 = 60 Ω
R1 =125 Ω
L1 = 500M
L2 = ?
Solution:
Get the resistance factor:
Rf = R2/R1
= 60Ω/125 Ω
= 0.48
L2 = L1 x Rf
= 500M x 0.48
= 240M
63) If three equal resistances are connected in
parallel, the equivalent resistance of the
circuit will be ________ the value of one resistor.
a. three time
b. half
c. one-third
d. the same
ANSWER: Or
c. one-third R total = R/3
Example: R total = (10Ω)(1/3)
1/R total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 +
1/R3…… = 3.33Ω
1/R total = 1/10Ω + 1/10Ω +
1/10 Ω
1/R total = 0.1Ω + 0.1Ω + 0.1Ω
1/R total = 0.3Ω
R total = 1/0.3Ω
64) Find the cost of using a 100W, 220V
lamp for 20 hours at P3.00 per kW-hr?
a. P6.00
b. P9.00
c. P10.00
d. P60.00
ANSWER:
a. P6.00
Solution:
P3/Kilowatt-hour X 0.100 Kilowatt
= 0.3 hour
= 0.3/hour X 20 hour
= P6.00
65) Which is a box with a blank cover is
inserted in one or more runs of raceway
to facilitate pulling of the conductors?
a. Blank box
b. Junction box
c. Terminal box
d. Pull box
ANSWER:
d. Pull box
66) Which is a box with a blank cover for joining
runs of conduits and providing space for
connection and branching of enclosed
conductors?
a. Blank box
b. Junction box
c. Terminal box
d. Pull box
ANSWER:
b. Junction box
67) The minimum size of wire used in
electrical wiring is the no.14 AWG. Under the
SI standard, what is the diameter of this
wire?
a. 1.2 mm
b. 1.6 mm
c. 1.5 mm
d. 2.0 mm
ANSWER:
b. 1.6 mm
68) A thin-walled steel raceway of circular
with a corrosion-resistant coating for
protection of wires or cable is ________.
a. rigid metal conduit
b. flexible metal pipe
c. metal moulding
d. electrical metallic tubing
ANSWER:
d. electrical metallic tubing
69) Armored cable is commercially known
as ________.
a. BX cable
b. flat cable
c. metallic cable
d. duplex cable
ANSWER:
a. BX cable
70) Which type of cable is fabricated assembly of
insulated conductors enclosed in a flexible metal
sheath?
a. Underground cable
b. Armored cable
c. Flat cable
d. Flexible cable
ANSWER:
b. Armored cable
71) Flat cable assembly shall be installed for
________.
I. concealed work only
II. exposed work only
a. I only
b. II only
c. I and II
d. cannot be determined
ANSWER:
b. II only
72) An assembly of two pieces of insulating material
provided with grooves for holding one or more
conductors at a definite spacing from the surface
wired over and from each other, and with holes for
fastening in position is called:
a. split knob
b. cleat
c. spool insulator
d. strain insulator
ANSWER:
b. cleat
73) Which is a wiring method that uses knobs,
tubes, and flexible non-metallic tubing for the
protection and support of single insulated
conductors concealed in hollow spaces of walls
and ceilings of buildings?
a. Knob and tube wiring
b. Open wiring on insulators
c. Concealed knob and tube wiring
d. Open wiring with knob and tubes
ANSWER:
c. Concealed knob and tube wiring
74) Which term refers to that switch or
outlet body that is embedded or hidden in
the wall?
a. Surface type
b. Flush type
c. Concealed type
d. Open type
ANSWER:
b. Flush type
Surface type – either outlet or switch
which is
EXPOSED/OPEN or
VISIBLE.
b. Flush type - either outlet or switch
which is
HIDDEN.
c. Concealed type – HIDDEN raceway.
75) The use of surface non-metallic raceway is
not permitted in all the following, EXCEPT:
a. dry locations
b. where subject to severe physical damage
c. where voltage is over 300 V
d. where concealed
ANSWER:
a. dry locations
or # 12 AWG
81) Which one of the following uses is
permitted by the Code to be used for
surface non-metallic raceway?
a. dry locations
b. where concealed
c. where subject to severe physical damage
d. where voltage is over 300 V
ANSWER:
a. dry locations
82) Service entrance using copper
conductors shall have sufficient capacity
and shall not be smaller than ________.
a. 5.5 mm squared
b. 3.5 mm squared
c. 14 mm squared
d. 8.0 mm squared
ANSWER:
d. 8.0 mm squared
or # 8 AWG
83) If two identical lamps give normal light
when connected in parallel in a 230v line
are reconnected in series in the same line,
the bulb will ________.
a. give more light
b. not light
c. give less light
d. blows out
ANSWER:
c. give less light
84) When flexible metal conduit is installed
as a fixed raceway, it shall be secured
within ________ on each side of every outlet
box.
a. 250 mm
b. 300 mm
c. 100 mm
d. 150 mm
ANSWER:
b. 300 mm
85) A short circuit can be detected by
using ________.
a. an ohmmeter
b. a megger
c. an oscilloscope
d. an ammeter
ANSWER:
a. an ohmmeter
15A – LIGHTING
20A – APPLIANCES
30 A – SPECIAL OUTLETS
90) Live vegetation or trees ________ used
for support of overhead conductors spans.
a. shall be
b. should be
c. shall not be
d. should not be
ANSWER:
c. shall not be
91) Light fixtures suspended from the
ceiling by chains should be wired so
that the wires ________.
a. will be grounded
b. will not touch the chains
c. will support the fixture
d. will not support the fixture
ANSWER:
d. will not support the fixture
92) In rigid metal conduit wiring, conduit
of 15-20 mm diameter shall be supported
at least every ________.
a. 2,500 mm
b. 3,500 mm
c. 1,800 mm
d. 3,800 mm
ANSWER:
d. 3,800 mm
93) Why do conductors need additional wiring
insulators?
a. Electrical wiring needs to be protected from
mechanical harm.
b. Wires are connected by joints therefore need
re-insulation.
c. Wires touches wood surface therefore need
protection.
d. Wires skin is weak.
ANSWER:
a. Electrical wiring needs to be protected
from
mechanical harm.
94) What is the total number of mechanical
degrees that an electrical pipe run maybe
bent between pull points?
a. 360 degrees
b. 180 degrees
c. 120 degrees
d. 270 degrees
ANSWER:
a. 360 degrees
95) Rigid non-metallic conduit shall be
supported within ________ of each box.
a. 600 mm
b. 800 mm
c. 900 mm
d. 760 mm
ANSWER:
c. 900 mm