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RME TECHNICAL SUBJECT September 2015

MODULE 3

1. What would be the advantage of 240 volts rather than 120 volts on a load with the same wattage?
Answer: Less voltage drop
2. Double-pole switched lampholders supplied by the ungrounded conductors of a circuit, the switching
device of lampholders of the switched type shall _____ disconnect both conductors of the circuit.
Answer: simultaneously
3. Enclosed knife switches that require the switch to be open before the housing door can be opened
are called_____. Ans. Safety Switch
4. In a Class II location, where electrically-conducting dust is present, flexible connections at motors
could be made with _____. Answer: liquid-tight flexible metal conduit with approved fittings
5. The signals of electrical injury may include __
I. unconsciousness
II. weak, irregular, or absent pulse
III. dazed, confused behavior Answer: I, II or III
6. The following are standard size of breakers except Answer. 80 AT
7. A ____ stores energy in much the same manner as a spring stores mechanical energy.
Ans. Condenser
8. What is the function of a neon glow tester?
I. Determine if circuit is alive
II. Determine polarity of DC circuits
III. Determine if circuit is AC or DC current Answer: I, II and III
9. If a test lamp lights when placed in series with a condenser and suitable source of DC, it is a good
indication that a condenser is ______ if the light burns continuously. Answer: Short circuited
10. _____ Conductors shall be used on wiring on fixture chains and other movable parts.
Answer: stranded
11. What shall be the minimum creep age distance between open conductors? Answer: 100 mm
12. Fixtures supported by the framing members of suspended ceiling systems shall be securely fastened
to the ceiling framing member by mechanical means. This would include all but which of the
following? Answer: Fixture wire
13. A motor with a wide speed range is a (n) ____. Answer: DC motor
14. Resistance can be found directly from wattage and voltage measurements by the equation_____.
Answer: R = V2/W
15. An isolated ground receptacle shall be identified by ________.
Answer: An orange triangle located on the face of the receptacle
16. For screw shell devices with attached leads, the conductor attached to the screw shell shall be ___ in
color? Answer: White or gray
17. Which of the following may be used to insure continuity of the equipment grounding conductor in a
branch circuit?
I. connections to lamp holders
II. Terminals of receptacles Answer: neither I nor II
18. Auxiliary equipment for electric-discharge lamps shall be enclosed in noncombustible cases
and_____. Answer: treated as sources of heat
19. A location classified as ___ may be temporarily subject to dampness and wetness.
Answer: dry
20. The function of neon glow tester is to____
I. Determines if circuit is alive Ans. I, II or III
II. Determines polarity of DC circuit
III.Determines if the circuit is AC or DC
21. Motors of 1/3 Hp, ¼ Hp and ¾ Hp are connected parallel at 230 volt, single phase source, Those
motors have a total connected current of ____ Ans.13.4 Amp
22. In general, motors are designed to operate in a maximum ambient temperature of ___ unless
specifically designed for a higher temperature. Ans. 40°C
23. For limited flexibility for motor connections in a Class I, Division II location, flexible conduit ___.
Answer: may be standard flexible metal conduit
24. Insulated conductor of # ___ or smaller, intended for use as grounded conductors of circuits shall
have an outer identification of white or natural gray color. Answer: 6
25. The standard ampere ratings for fuses and inverse time circuit breakers are any of the following except
for. Answer: 185
26. In all cases the work space in front of electrical equipment shall permit atleast a _____ degree
opening of equipment doors or hinged panels. Answer: 90
27. The definition of ambient temperature is ____.
Answer: the temperature of the area surrounding the conductor
28. Auxiliary equipment for electric-discharge lamps shall be enclosed in noncombustible cases
and_____. Answer: treated as sources of heat
29. An 86 in3 junction box has two ½ “ rigid metal conduits entering the box. The conduits are supported
within 36” of the box. The conduits enter the box through threaded hubs, one conduit through the top
of the box. Select the correct statement concerning the Code requirements for this type of installation.
Answer: The Code does not require this box to be supported.
30. Service entrance cables, where subject to physical damage, shall be protected in _____
I. EMT II. IMC III. Rigid Metal Conduit Answer: I, II and III
31. If the primary winding of a 10 to 1 step down transformer has 20, 000 turns, the secondary winding
should have ___ turns. Ans. 2000
32. An isolated ground receptacle shall be identified by ________.
Answer: An orange triangle located on the face of the receptacle
33. Which of the following electrodes must be supplemented by an additional electrode?
Answer: Metal underground water pipe
34. When re-routing conduit, it may be necessary to increase the wire size, if the distance is greater, in
order to ____. Ans. compensate for voltage drop
35. As the power factor of a circuit is increased ___. Ans. reactive power is decreased
36. A three-phase, 6-pole AC alternator 34 kVA, on a Y-connected system. During complete mechanical
rotation (360°) will have ___ electrical rotations. Ans. 3
37. The chemical used as the agent in fire extinguisher to fight electrical fires is ___.
Answer: CO 2
38. Thermoplastic insulation material may stiffen @ temperature of. Answer: -10°C
39. Sometimes copper conductors are coated (tinned) to help prevent __.
Ans. chemical reaction
40. The service conductors shall be connected to the service disconnecting means by ____ or other
approved means.
I. Clamps
II. Pressure connectors Answer: both I and II
41. Which type of the following portable fire extinguishers should be used on a live electrical fire?
Ans. carbon dioxide
42. ___ duty is a type of service where both the load and the time intervals may have wide variations.
Ans. Continuous
43. The 120-ohm resistances are connected in delta, 3-phase. What is the equivalent? Three equal
resistances in wye, 3-phase? Ans. 40 ohms
44. A type of AC motor that runs at a constant speed and is used for such purposes as an electric clock
motor is a ___ motor. Ans. Synchronous
45. Overcurrent devices shall be readily accessible unless one of the following applies.
Answer: For overcurrent devices in a fuse cut out
46. Comparing incandescent lighting with fluorescent lighting at the same level of illumination, the cost of
energy for fluorescent would be _____. Answer: Less
47. Branch circuit conductors shall have an ampacity not less than
Ans. 100% of the load to be served
48. The neutral feeder conductor must be capable of carrying the maximum _____ load.
Answer: unbalanced
49. Service conductors installed as unjacketed multi-conductors shall have a minimum clearance of
_____ mm from windows designed to be opened, doors, porches, fire escapes, and similar
equipment.
Ans. 900 mm
50. If a 240-volt heater is used on 120-volt, the amount of heat produced will be
Answer. One forth as much

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