. trlangular prism. 2.0 mm?, 3.5 mm? Part I Jachnleal Bubject 4. Amegger is used to measure ‘A. kilos 8. megohms %milliohns, D. micronms 2. Which of the following is NOT included in the field of practice of @ Registered Master Electrician? A. Installation of electric machinery: B, Maintenance and repair of electric machinery €. Sale and distribution of electric machinery D. All of these. RME Board Exam 3. Sensitivity of the voltmeter is expressed in A. volts/ohm 8. ohm/volts C. Lohm-volt D; ohm-vott 4. Which of the following Is one of the reason why the armature Core of a de machine is placed lose to the pole face of the magnet? ‘A. To minimize leakage fux B, To reduce copper losses ©. To.control. the flux flow 'D. To facilitate commutation Question Bank 16 5, What Is the nominal open circuit voltage of a lithium cell? A. 30 B isv c 135V D. 24 6, In star-connected system the line current is __ the phase current, ‘A. greater than 8. lesser than ©. equal to . either greater or lesser but ‘not equal to ‘ 7. The approximate power factor of ‘an incandescent famp Is A 10 8. 0. ‘ co. DL 07 ‘8. Which de motor is sultable to drive elevators? ‘A. Series motor B. Shunt motor C. Differential compound motor- D. Cumulative compound motor 9. For a current to flow, what are basic dreult requirements? ‘K, Voltage source, and a conductor 8. Voltage source and a switch CC. Voltage source, a switch and 2 conductor D. Voltage source, a dielectric and 2 eonductor216 , The Question Bank in Registered Master Electrician's Exam AME Boerd Exam +10. What Is the actual load In watts If the current drawn is 40 amperes with a voltage and power factor pf 110 volts and 95 percent, respectively? A. 7,240 8. 18W c 418 W D, 4,180 W 14. what causes the grooves around the circumference of 2 commutator? A, Open armature circult B. High mica C._Improper brushes 1D, Improper brush staggering ‘AME Board Exam 42. In a series circuit, the unit that fs the same in all the parts of the circuit is the _. AL resistance B. current C._ voltage D. power 13. When measuring resistance with ‘a multi-tester, make sure the circult is A. grounded B. closed or energized C._ open or de-energized D. not grounded ‘AME Beard Exam 24, To prevent accidental starting of ‘a motor that is to be worked on, .. ground the motor leads ground the frame remove the fuses ‘connect a lamp across the ‘motor leads AME Board Exam 115. Of the following, tte best Indication of the charge of a lead ‘acid battery 's the ‘A! open circuit cell voltage 8, temperature of the electrolyte . specific gravity D. level of the electrolyte 126. Which of the following is a factor Contributes to excessive wear on the contacts of a contactor? A, Excessive jogging inn vltoge oe colt ‘tow veltage to the coi! 1D. Allof th 17. What is the hot resistance of @ 100-watt, 220 V incandescent lamp? ‘A. 440 ohms B. 484 /0nms C._510'ohms 1. 465 ohms 118, Which of the following is possible way of minimizing ‘corrosion effects? A. Avoidance of metal combinations that are not compatible 8. Avoiding the presence of an electrolyte , Electrical insulation between dissimilar metals that have to be used together ©. Allof these 119. Which of the following contacts, should never be-filed? ‘A. Copper B. Silver C. Both A and B D: Neither A or B AME Board Exam 20. Three resistances of 8.4 ohms, 6.8 ohms and 4.8 ohms are ‘connected In series across a 100-V source. What Is the voltage across the 6.8-ohm resistor? A. 28 B 34V c. 24v DB. 42 21. Ifa current of one ampere lows ‘na 200-ohm resistance for 1/2 minute, how much energy does the resistance draw? A 6K Bi c 30 DB. 5h BME Board Exam 22. A low voltage is measured on & higher scale of the voltmeter ‘The measurement would have ‘A. low precision B. low accuracy C._ low resolution - D. all of these 23. Unit of inductance A. Farad B. Ohm © Henry D. Siemen 24. The emf.a cell depends upon the following EXCEPT one. Which fone is this? ‘A. Concentration of electrolyte used B. Type of electrolyte used CC. Type of material used as electrodes 1D. Spacing between electrodes Question Bank 16-247 25. Using rule of thumb a circuit breaker can hold approximately —_ times their rating for Gifferent periods of time based ‘on the frame size of the unit. gom> anew 26. What is the common method of cooling transformer? ‘A. Natural cooling B. Aircooling CA blast cooling D. Oil{cosling 27. To obtain the most satisfactory {and econonticai designs for ‘busbars in power stations and Substations, consideration must be given to choose NOT only of ‘material put also of A. cor 7 8 alabiy &: Youme B. Shape 28, The total voltage and amperage of four 0.5 A, 1.5 A cells connected in parallel is A 15V,2A B. 15V, 058 C. 6V,05A D. 6V,2A (AME Bocré Exam 29. A voltmeter consists of a meter ‘movement in series with ‘A. a battery B. a high resistance resistor C._ a resistor of negligible2 “The Question Bank in Registered Maste: Electricia ‘AME Board Exam 30, The.main part in a battery Ignition system, ‘A. Ignition col! B. distributor C._ battery and spark plug D. all of these ‘31, Which relay functions when the Question Bank 16 __249 ANE Board Rxame 40. A circle of tircular cross section has a diameter of.0.20 of an. inch. Its area in circular mils is A. 40,000 cM B. 20,000 CM , 60,000 cM D: 30,000 CM “41. Direct on line starting means _. A. reduced current at starting B, full ine voltage is applied at starting C. reduced line voltage at starting . starting without using a contactor ‘AME Board Exam 42, The property of a coll that tends ‘to oppose any change of current ‘through itis called ‘A. resonance B. mutual inductance C. inductance D._ oscillation 443. If the specific gravity of the electrolyte of a lead acid cell decreases, the internal resistance of the cell is __. ‘A. increased B. decreased not affected zero [AME Board Ream 44. The starting capacitor of a single-phase motor is generally oat A. ceramic capactor. B, paper capacitor C. electrolytic capacitor D. none of these ‘AME Board Exase 45, Ol is used in many large transformers to ‘A. lubricate the coll B. insulate the call C._ lubricate the core D. insulate the core 46. A sinusoidal current wave which has an effective value of 10 A, has a maximum value of A, 14144 B. 17.32 c 108 D. 7.078 ‘ 47. The purpose of equalizing bars ‘on a de generator Is to equalize which of the following? A. Speed 18. Series feld current C. Load D. Shunt field current ‘AME Board Exam 48. The term "15-ampere" is + commonly used in identifying afen ‘A. conduit B fuse insulator ©. outlet box 49, Electrical symbol represented by a circle with a letter F inside. ‘A, . Fused-type outlet 8. Wall fan outlet C. Fluorescent lamp outlet 1D. Celling fan outlet220 _- The Question Bank in Registered Master Electrician's Exam. '50. The primary consideration in the grouping of calls is the required ‘A. voltage B. current C. internal resistance DL power rating Pact 2: Philippina flocteioal Code 51, Defined as the shortest distance ‘measured between a point an the top surface of any direct buried conductor, cable, conduit ‘and the top surface of finish grade. ‘A. Trench B. Cover . Tray D. Duct [AME Board Exam 152, Surface metal raceway should not be allowed In the following locations, EXCEPT |A. where itis subject to ‘corrosive vapors B. where location is dry and ventilated C. where the voltage is over 300 volts D. where subject to sever physical damage '53. For all single phase motors, to protect them from short circuits. {and ground faults, a multiplying factor of __of its full load current rating shall be used the protective device selected is @ on-time delay fuse and —_ the protective device Is a ime delay fuse. 300 %, 175 % 300 %, 150 % 250%, 175 % 250 96,150 % eneP 54, A factory assembly of parallel conductors formed integrally with an insulating material web specfically designed for field installation in metal surface raceway. AL type FC 8. type Mi C. type Te D. type FEC '55. Surface mounted incandescent frxcure shall be permitted to be Installed in clothes cosets provided there is 8 minimum Clearance of __ between the fixture and the nearest point of the storage area. A. 150mm 8. 200mm ¢. 250mm D, 300 mm 56. Snap switches shall not be grouped or ganged in enclosures tunless they can be so arranged that the voltage between adjacent switches does NOT exceed A. 250 8. 300 c. 150V D. 100 RNEBoord Exam 557. Where passing through wood ‘cross members in plastered partitions, conductors in ‘Concealed knob and tube wiring shall be protected by insulating tubes extending NOT less than ‘_— beyond the wood member. ‘A. 80. mm B, 70mm. c. 76mm D. 64mm Question bar 6228 AME Board Exam 58. A type of cable which Is a single ‘or multi-conductor solid dielectric insulated cable'reted 2001 volts or higher. A MC BMV, > Foe DL AC 59. Each unit length of heating cable shall have a permanent legible marking of each non-heating lead located within _ of the terminal end. A. 75mm B. 70mm c 80mm D. 85mm 60, Heavy-duty lighting track is a lighting track identified for use exceeding __. A 15h B. 208 c. 320A D. 108, 61. Thermal insulation shall not be installed within __ of the recessed fixture enclosure. A. 40mm B. 35mm c. 38mm D. 42mm 62. Branch circult conductors supplying a single moter shall have an ampacity NOT less than _— Percent of the motor full Toad current rating. A 1S B. 120 C128 D. 130 AME Boerd Exam 63, An exposed or enclosed upright: panel carrying switches and ‘other protective, controlling and ‘measuring devices for electric ‘machinery or equipment. A. Switchgear B. Panelboard C. Switchboard 1D. Switch box AME Board Exam 64. This type of loads will NOT require Electrical Permits not Certificate of Inspection. Which type Is this? ‘A. Fixed water heater Fixed electric range C. Window type room air conditioners: D. Portable appliance rated not ‘more than, 1,200 volt- i amperes: - Lighting track load shall NOT be Installed where less than jove thefinished floor EXCEPT fnere protected from physical + damage. ‘A. -1,800mm 8. 1,500 mm 2,000 mm * ©. 1,000 mm RME Board Exam 666. In indoor wet locations, the ‘entire wiring system including all boxes, fittings, control boards and panelboards shall be Installed on walls with 2 ‘minimum clearance. What is this clearance? 10 mm 5mm 20mm 15mm pne>222 __ ‘The Question Bank in Registered Master Electrician's Exem 67. Where circult breakers are used to protect the primary side of & ‘transformer over 600 V nominal, thelr continuous current rating shall NOT-exceed ___of the rated primary current. A. 250% B, 300% C. 175% DB. 200% ‘BME Board Exam 68. The primary winding of a step down transformer shal be protected on the primary side by ‘an overcurrent device rated NOT more than a certain percentage ‘of the primary current. Which is this percentage? A, 110% B. 125% C. 80% DL” 150% 169. For a two-wire FCC cable system ‘with grounding, the grounding conductor shall be conductor. A. the middle B,_ the rightmost . ‘the leftmost DL any AME Board Exam 70. To cut rigid metal condults, an electrician should do one of the following, Which one is this? A. Order it cut to size from the ssupalier B. Use a three-wheel pipe cutter C. Use a cold chisel and ream the ends D. Use a hack saw and ream the ends. 71, Type NM cable shall NOT be Installed ‘A. ‘where exposed to corrosive material B, where embedded in concrete ._ ina shallow chase in masonof, concrete or adobe. D. allofthese 72. Ory type transformers installed Indoors and rated 112.5 kVA or less shall have a separation of at feast ___ from combustible material. ‘A. 500 mm. B. 400 mm ¢. 300mm “D. 200 mm 73. A factory assembly of two oF more insulated conductors in an extruded core of moisture ‘resistant, fleme retardant now Petal mater covered wlth fan overlapping spiral metal tape and wire shleld and jacketed with an extruded moisture, fare, oll, corrosion, fungus and sunlight resistant non-metallic material. ‘A. type SNM cable B. type NM coble C. type SE cable D. type AC cable 74, Where the overload relay selected using the factor 125 % is not sufficient to start the ‘mator or to carry the toad, the ‘multiplying factor shail be Increased but shall NOT exceed _ percent. ‘A. 130 B. 140 c. 150 DB. 125 _—_—_______uestion Ban 16_ 22 75. An insulator designed to electrically insulate the end of a type FCC cable. A.” Spool insulator B. Bonding insulator ._ Insulating end D. Cable connector 76. Intermediate metal conduit shall be firmly fastened within _ of ‘each outiet box, junction box, cabinet or fitting: A. 750 mm B. 1,000 mm 800mm. D, 900 mm, ‘AME Beard Exams 77. Consists of three or more flat ‘copper conductor placed edge to ‘edge separated and enclosed within an insulating assembly. ‘A. Armored cable B. Flat cable assembles C. Sheathed cable D, Flat conductor cable 78. Lampholders installed in wet or damp locations shall be of the 79. An assembly of two insulated Conductors within a non-metallic Jacket oF an extruded thermoplastic covering. ‘A. Shielded non-metallic sheathed cable 8, Non-metallic sheathed cable C. Non-metallic extension D. None of these ‘BME Board Exam ‘As compared with solid wires, stranded wires of the same cross sectional area have the following ‘advantage EXCEPT one. Which fone is this? A. It is larger in overall diameter B. It is easier to skin off the Insulation C. It's better for high voltage D. Ithas a higher current rating 81. The single-phase conductors supplying the phase converter shall have an ampacity NOT less than __ times the full oad current rating of the motor or load being served. A, 2.50 B. 125 ic. 2116 DL 1.75 ‘82. Dry type transformers iated r_#_ volts, shail be Installed in vaults, A. 25,000 B. 10,000 35,000 D. 50,000 83. In walls or ceilings of concrete, tle, or other non-combustible materials, boxes and fittings shall be installed that the front ledge of the box or fitting will NOT set back of the finished surface more than. A. 5.0mm B. 6.4mm © 6.2mm DB. 7.6mmred Master Electrician's Exam 224 The Question Bank in Register ‘84, Wiring located above heated ceilings shall be spaced not less than above the heated ceiling and shall be considered {35 operating at an ambient of 50 °C. ‘A. 100 mm. 8. 50mm c. 75mm 1B, 40mm. {In selecting the maximum ‘setting of an Instantaneous trip. CB to be used to protect all AC rnfotors from short circult, 2 ‘multiplying factor of __shall be used A, 250% B. 300% c. 150% D, 700% WE Board Exam ‘86, Are rectangular sheet metal enclosures equipped with ‘removable covers providing ‘access to conductors inside, A. Metal clad cable B, Multiple cable conductors C, Busways ©, Wirenays ‘87. A branch circuit supplying & fixed storage type water heater having a capacity of 450 liters or Jess shall have a rating not less ‘than ___ of the nameplate rating of the water heater. A, 100% B, 115%, Cc. 120% D. 125% For three-phase motors supplied by any 3-phase system, the number of overload units required shall be , 'A. three, one in each phase B. two, in any two of each phase CC, one, in any one phase D. none of these AME Board Exam ‘89. What Is the maximum number of ‘overcurrent devices of a lighting and appliance panel board that ‘shall be Installed In 2 cabinet? A. 36 devices B. 24 devices C. 48 devices B. 52 devices ‘90. Each length af the rigid metal Ccondult shail be clearly ané durably Identified in every —_ as required. A. 3,000 mm B. 2/000 mm 4,000 mm 1D. 1,000 mm 94. Flexible metal conduit shall be supported within ___on each side of every outlet Box, junction box, cabinet or fitting.” A. 300 mm 8B. 200mm ¢. 450 mm D, 150mm (92. The maximum electrical trade size of electrical metallic tubing shall be A. 125mm 8. 150mm 100mm D, 200 mm Question Bank 16 __225 ‘AME Board Exam 93. For installations of 2.0 mm? ‘conductors in 600-V circuits. ‘What is the minimum insulation resistance allowed by the Philippine Electrical Code? A. 1,000,000 ohms B, 750,000 ohms €. 250,000 ohms . 500,000 ohms Resistance type heating elements in electric space heating equipment shall be protected at NOT more than _. A. SOA 8. 308 404 DB. 6A ‘95. What Is the smallest electrical trade size of a liquidtight flexible non-metallic condult? A 15mm 8. 12mm 20mm ©. 25mm 96. Askarel insulated transformers Installed indoors and rated over —— KVA shall be furnished with a pressure relief vent, A325 B25 c. 50 8. 15 ‘ADE Board Exam ‘97. The following are types of protection for single phase induction motors, EXCEPT ‘A, overload protection B._ ground fault protection CC. under voltage protection B. single phasing pretection ‘98. Busways shall be securely supported at intervals NOT exceeding ___unless otherwise designed and marked. A. 4,000 mm B.. 2,000 mm C. 2,500 mm D. 1,500 mm ‘98. In straight pulls, the length of the pull box shall NOT be less than ___ times the trade diameter of the largest raceway. Ag BS c. 10 DS 100, Boxes intended to enciose flush devices shall have an Internal depth of NOT lessithan a. 24mm B. 20mm C. 16mm. 5. 2mm 7 ae < Exam ends here> Proceed to the next page for the answer key and solutions!9 2, C. Sale and distribution of electric machinery . ohm/votts To minimize leakage fux 1.0 Voltage source, and a conductor 10.0. 4,180 W Solution’ PxElot =(110)(40)(0.95) p=4,180W 24. D, Improper brush staggering 42.8. current open or de-energized removed the fuses: open circult cel voltage All of these 1484 ohms 28,0, All of these 19.8. Silver Cumulative compound motor [oer oees Ry Bar68+a8 1=5A E, IR, =5(6.8) Eyn34y 2A, 610 Solution: P=PR=(1)7(200), 2 P=200 watts wer=200{2 ia: S2e ) 'W= 6000 watt-sec or] We6kd 22.0, ailof these 23.C. Henry 24.0. Spacing between electrodes 25a 3 26.0. Ol\ cooing 27.0. shape Question Bank 16 __ 227 2B.A, 15V,2A 36.0, 112 meters Solution: 2A Solution: = ad _ 2(0.0031 asa} asa] asa) 054 antd .o.oa? TUT LED TL, niente 15V Ll | Rook Le RA. 47854307) 9 28x 4=0540,5+0.540.5 Pee e2A 37.8, Reamer Ra15V 38.C. 8D uF 29.8. a high resistance resistor Solution: of these Distance relay ° total loss oftload ‘Number of phases ' Soo Ast 440 is Ps Tatobo ka Solution: Hoe | 1510) 25te| sue ; 4a scurentratio . aM eG tts tCy =u {) 1200/5 10415425430 unaleh) -so(3) i, C,=80 pF 1, 500A 39.8. Electroplating 40,4. 40,000 CM Solution: 1000 mils 4#0.20'% xh t b= 200 mils, And? =(2007 ‘A=40,0000M228 The Question Bank in Registered Master Electrician's Exam 41.8. full fine voltage Is applied at starting 42..C. Inductance 443. A. increased 44,C. electrolytic capacitor 45.5. Insulate the coil 46.4 14.1648 Solution: nn 4,212 (ms) = V2(20) Tyna Series field current fuse Calling fan outlet voltage Cover ‘where location Is dry and ventilated - 300%, 175% type FC. y. 300 mm 300 76mm Mv 75mm . 208 38mm 125 Switchboard Portable appliance rated not more than 1,200 volt- amperes: 1,500 mm 10mm 300% 125% . the middle Use a hack saw and ream the ends all of these 300 mm type SNM cable 140 78. C. Insulating end 78.D. 900 mm 7.0. Flat conductor cable 78.C. weatherproof Non-metallic extension tls easier to skin off the Insulation 216 35,000 6.4mm 50mm 700% . Wireways: 125% three, one in each phase , 48 devices 3,000 mm 300 mm 100 mm 500,000 ohms 6A 99.4. 8) 100. A. 24mm stion Bank 17 5. Two 100-V incandescent lamps rated 60 W and 200 W are Pact Ir Jechnioal Guest connected in series across a 300-V supply. What current wil 1. A potentiometer Is used to flow through each lamp? contral the ofthe clrcut. AL CBSA A. current B. C92 A Barone c: c72A CC. vokage D. 6.684 D, all ofthese [RME Bosra Kam ‘see Reord Exams 6. The electrician tapered reamer Is 2. A registered master electrician’s used for, field of prac Inch Ce ee ‘A. Teaming the holes in ‘A. maintenance and repair of bushings electrical equipment 8. reaming the ends of rigid B. manufacture of electrical i condult after it is cut ‘equipment: ‘C._ reathing the threads on . sale and distribution of «couplings electrical equipment: D. making holes in panel boxes D. supervision of operation and SE eee” 7% Basicly a transistor is equipment + equivalent to 3.” Which of the following losses in ‘A two does canmectd back de machines vary wi x ery wali te eae? 8. a diode In series with @ ‘A. Stray power losses “esistor B. Core losses . 2 capacitor in parallel with €. Copper tosses an Inductor 1. Mechanical losses D. a series resistor and, Inductor: Under RA 7920, the Board of Se ro ne eerey is _& . Which ofthe following does NOT ‘composed of how many affect the inductance of a coil? ? ee ‘A. number of turns: AS B. current flowing through the coll C. distance between tums D. shape of the coil gos seun