REVIEWER

1. A type of diagram that used in designing or troubleshooting electrical

installation control equipment so arrangement to simplify the tracing of the circuit.
Answer: Schematic diagram
2. Which of the following electrical parameters apply or labeled to all kind of
switches?
Answer: Rated current and rated voltage
2. When tightening a terminal screw connection with the splice wire, the end of
the splice wire should pass around the screw in the same direction as the screw is
turned, so that___________
Answer: the wire will not turn off

3. One most advantage of using rubber insulation tape in splice is ___

Answer: does not absorb much moisture

4. A mechanical device such as locknut, bushing or connectors intended primarily

for a mechanical rather than an electrical function.
Answer: . Fittings

5. What is the commonly used conduit in Service Entrance?

Answer: RSC/IMC

6. What are the types of fitting commonly used for exposed conduit support?
Answer: Conduit strap/Clamp

7. The box use for convenience outlet is

Answer: Utility Box

8. A mechanical connector that is crimped unto a conductor for both splice and
termination is known as
Answer: Mechanical lug

9. Commonly used adhesive materials for joining of PVC conduit

Answer: PVC Solvent

10. The size of circuit breaker to be used in 40 A motor full load current is
Answer: Equal to 100AT

11. A live duplex wire can be de-energized quickly and safely by cutting______.
Answer: one-by-one using diagonal cutter

12. When measuring load resistance, the ohmmeter is connected ______.

Answer: in series with the load
13. What is the Ampacity of #8.0 sq.mm.THW wires?
Answer: 25 amperes

14. What will you do if the load schedule reflects a 20AT/2.0-sq.mm.Lighting

Branch Circuit of which circuit breaker is over rated?
Answer: Look for the wiring layout and check groupings.

15. What amount of current will be drawn by incandescent bulb connected to a

115-volt circuit if its resistance is 264.5 ohms?
Answer: 0.42 amps.

16. When measuring ballast resistance if it is defective or good, it is necessary that

the source
Answer: de-energized

17. A circuit breaker is an electrical protective device which ______.

Answer: protects electrical equipment from current surges and overloads

18. It is the connection between the grounded circuit conductor and the equipment
grounding conductor at the service
Answer: Grounding electrode conductor

19. Which of the following is an output device?

Answer: Biometric Reader and Control

20. The technical term for the type THW wires used mostly is industrial wirings is
Answer: Plastic Covering

21. Which of the following is the input device?

Answer: Door Lock
Exit Button
Biometric Reader and Controller

22. When skinning a small wire, the insulation should be “pencil down” rather that
cut square to
Answer: decrease danger of nicking the wire
23. The minimum size of conduit commonly used in laying –out of Auxiliary Devices
Answer: . ¾” PVC molding

24. What type of hand tools commonly used in boring of ½ “diameter hole
in a panel board
Answer: Knock out puncher and adjustable wrench

25. A mechanical device such as locknut, bushing or connectors intended primarily

for a mechanical rather than an electrical function.
Answer: Tightness
26. What are the types of fitting commonly used for tightening between the boxes
and the conduit?
Answer: Conduit strap

27. The box uses for typical switches

Answer: Utility Box

28. These are sheet metal troughs with hinged or removable covers for housing
and protecting electrical wires and cables and in which conductors are laid in place
these are installed. They are called ____.
Answer: Bus ways

29. Most of the required electrical parameters apply to an incandescent bulb are
Answer: Rated power and rated current

30. When tightening a terminal screw connection, the end of the wire should pass
around the screw in the same direction as the screw is turned so that
Answer: the wire will not turn off

31. A part providing an appropriate degree protection of equipment against

contains external influences and defined degree of protection against contacts with
live parts any direction.
Answer: Enclosure

32. Why is it necessary to use torque wrench in tightening bolted joints of copper
bus bars inside bus ducts and bus ways?
Answer: To make sure the joints are well tightened

33. When raceways are exposed to widely different temperatures it should be

______.
Answer: Sealed

34. Before adding to or altering an installation, you must ensure that

_____________.
Answer: Safety precautions are followed

35. The size of circuit breaker to be used in 40 A motor full load current is
Answer: Equal to 100AT

36. The selection requirements for circuit breaker are

Answer: Kilo Ampere Interrupting Capacity, Ampere Trip and Ampere Frame

37. The material used in long length bus bar joints to give allowance for thermal
expansion is __
Answer: Flexible braided copper plates

38. The current is directly proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to
resistance.
Answer: Faraday’s Law

39. Before adding to or altering an installation, you must ensure that A. Partially
tightened
Answer: Safety precaution are followed

40. The 24 hours protection for home and commercial building to monitor and
access the video any time anywhere on this device
Answer: CCTV Camera

41. The Auxiliary device of CCTV that monitor the motion daily.
Answer: Camera

42. Which of the following is the input device

Answer:

43. A part of Auxiliary device that capture live events and save as video files
Answer: Recorder

44. What type of hand tools commonly used in boring of ½ “ diameter hole in a
panel board
Answer: Knock out Puncher and Adjustable Wrench

45. Part of the Auxiliary System that set the motion-trigger action individually for
each camera
Answer: Motion Detection

46. Which of the following electrical parameters apply or labeled to all kinds of
switches?
Answer: Rated current and rated voltage

47. A portable grinder is considered a ______________________.

Answer: Electrical tool

48. A part providing an appropriate degree protection of equipment against

contains external influences and defined degree of protection against contacts with
live parts any direction?
Answer: Enclosure

49. An accessory which serves to complete a conduit system, such as bushings

and access fitting.
Answer: Sleeve

50. A point in the wiring system at which current is taken to supply an utilization
equipment
Answer: convenience outlet

51. In conduit installation, to make a 90 degree bend, you will use _________
mechanical rather than an electrical function.
Answer: Elbow

52. The box use for typical switches

Answer: Utility Box

53. A technical term for type TW wires used in building wirings is ___________
Answer: Moisture Resistance

54. An electricians should always have his tools in good working condition, the
most important reason being is___
Answer: defective tools can cause accidents or damage to equipment
55. When measuring load resistance, the ohmmeter is connected ______.
Answer: in series with the load

56. If a 5.5 sq.mm. TW wire inside a conduit pipe is connected with eighty (80)
percent loading, what is the maximum allowable loading that it can sustain?
Answer: 25 amperes

57. Part of the Auxiliary System that set the motion-trigger action individually for
each camera
Answer: Motion Detection

58. Which of the following is an output device?

Answer: Magnetic Lock

59. A diagram that shows the location and actual termination of the auxiliary
devices.
Answer: Wiring diagram

60. Why is housekeeping in the workplace?

Answer. To keep the place presentable and safety for workers.

61. In measuring an unknown voltage, what should be the setting of the VOM selector
Switch?
Answer. Selecting highest range setting of VOM
62. When handling heavy installation materials and tools, what safety equipment should
you wear?
Answer. Wear hand gloves and safety shoes.
63. What would you do if the conduit/ device to be installed is not according to
specification.
Answer. Refer this to your supervisor

64. What would you do if actual field installation does not conform to drawing?
Answer. Use you common sense, the drawing is only used as a guide. Consult also your
super visor.

65. What are the PEC requirements on the standard height for switches and outlets?
Answer. Standard height for switches and outlet are 1,500 mm and 300 mm respectively.

66. What are the PEC requirements on how bends are made?
Answer. Bends are made in such a way that the conduit shall not be injured and that the
interval diameter shall not be effectively reduced.

67. What are the primary objectives of PEC?

Answer. SAFETY/ to establish basic material quality and safe work standars.

68. Is wire of an automobile or aircraft covered by PEC? Why?

Answer. No because it is governed by different code.

69. If you are giving to install a panel board, where is the most appropriate location?
Answer. It is should be located in a readily accessible location.

70. If a wire was cut short, is it advisable to splice it inside the race way?
Answer. No. Because of safety.

71. A client asked to extend an outlet to his newly added convenience store in his house,
would you advice to secure a wiring permit? Why?
Answer. Yes, any alteration, Addition and change in the electrical wiring systems require
an
electrical permit.
72. What will be the effect if the threaded portion of conduit is not fully fitted to the
coupling?
Answer. The exposed threads will easily corrode

73. Explain the difference between rapid ballast and a pre- heat start fluorescent lamp?
Answer. A pre-heat start makes use of a bi-metric starter. Rapid Start Does not require a
starter.

74. What is the role of the ballast in fluorescent lighting fixture?

Answer. Current limiter or current regulator
75. What is meant by “NEMA 3R”?
Answer. It is a rain-tight enclosure normally used for outdoor installation

76. What will be the effect if you were using different brand of a outlets/lighting fixtures
instead of the specified plan in the drawing?
Answer. There will be no effect in the operation except for the quality and durability.

77. When safety goggles use mandatory?

Answer. When grinding and cutting metals using high-speed grinder.

78. What is the maximum temperature rating of a THHN insulated conductor?

Answer. 90 o c

79. What Material Is a THW Made Of?

Answer. Thermoplastic Material

80. What would you do if during testing and checking some ground wires are
inadvertently terminated to the neutral bus?
Answer. Disconnect the ground wires from neutral bus and terminate them to the ground
bus.

81. What is the important of equipment grounding?

Answer. For personnel Safety.

82. What would you do if you found out that the auxiliary apparatus to be installed is not
according to specification?
Answer. Do not install and refer the matter to your supervisor.

83. What are the PEC requirements on the number of bends allowed in a conduit run?
Answer. Not more than three 90 o bend

84. According to PEC in what Particular circuit is the installation of RCCBS mandatory?
Answer. Installation of RCCBs is mandatory in Damp locations like kitchen, bath room
and laundry rooms.

85. What is the requires tripping time for RCCBs?

Answer. The required tripping time for RCCBs is 0.0025 second.

86. If you are giving the option to install a panel board, where is the most appropriate
location?
Answer. It should be located in a readily accessible location.

87. If a wire was cut short, is it advisable to splice it inside a raceway? Why?
Answer. No because of safety.
88. A client asked you to extend an outlet to his newly added convenience store in his
house, would you advise to secure a wiring permit? Why?
Answer. Yes, any alteration, addition and change in the electrical wiring systems require
an electrical permit.

89. What will be effect in threaded will easily corrode.

Answer. The exposed thread will easily corrode.

90. Explain the difference between a rapid start and pre-heat start fluorescent lamp?
Answer. A pre-heat start makes use of a bi-metric starter. Rapid start does not require a
starter.

91. What is the role of the ballast in a fluorescent lighting fixture?

Answer. Current limiter or current regulator.

92. What is meant by NEMA 3R?

Answer. It is a rain-tight enclosure normally used for outdoor installation.

93. What should you do first when you arrive to troubleshoot a defective machine?
Answer. Talk and inquire from the operator of the machine.

94. Noisy operation of a motor is caused by?

Answer. Rotor, rubbing the stator.

95. As a safety measure, it is best not to use water to extinguish electrical equipment
under fire.
Answer. May transmit the shock to the user

96. What rating has a feeder conductor in relation to its protective device when used for
general purpose?
Answer. Equal or greater than protection rating.

97. Static capacitor are used to improve the power factor because they?
Answer. Provide continues change of power factor

98. What is the minimum size of service entrance conductor?

Answer. 8.0 mm2 or 3.2 mm

99. What ampere rating of fuse is used to protect a 5.5 mm2 TW?
Answer. 30 amperes

100. For building to have a fire sprinkler system, how high should it be?
Answer. 15 meters

101. What is the type of raceway or service entrance conduit is usually used?
Answer. Rigid metallic conduit (RMC)
102. What is the maximum distance of conduit support strap after a junction box?
Answer. Not more than 900mm

103. What would you do if the installed wiring has no continuity during testing?
Answer. Check the installation for open circuit.

104. What would you do if some wiring in the lighting or power panel board is warm?
Answer. Check for loose connection on the terminal.

105. The most important reason for using friction tape over a splice is to.
Answer. Prevent damage to the rubber tape

106. An electrician has been assigned to a certain job and has been told that it is
essential that it be finished by certain time. If after working diligently for some time he
realizes that he cannot finish the job in time, he should.
Answer. Notify his foreman

107. Metal cabinet are use for lighting circuits are grounded to.
Answer. Reduce the shock hazard

108. How many marking should a rigid non-metallic conduit have?

Answer. 1

109. What type of switch used to control one lamp from two locations?
Answer. Three way switch

110. The main reason why blown fuse should not be bridged importantly by a copper
wire because.
Answer. The circuit may not be protected adequately against overload.

111. What device is used for testing an armature for short circuited coil?
Answer. Growler

112. What is a device designed to open a current carrying circuit without injury to
itself under abnormal condition?
Answer. Circuit breaker
113. A device used to remove sharp burns or rough edges is a
Answer. Reamer
114. One identifying feature of a squirrel-cage induction motor is that it has an.
Answer. Slip rings

115. The actual power consumed in electrical system is expressed in.

Answer. Kilowatt (KW)

116. One of the objectives of preventive maintenance is

Answer. To keep the machine in good condition
117. Personal protective equipment (PPE) helps
Answer. To reduce in juries

118. The most important reason for not fusing the neutral in a 120/240 volt,3-wire
system is.
Answer. The blowing of neutral fuse may produce serious voltage unbalance in the circuit

119. What is the practical unit of energy?

Answer. KWHR

120. A fuse puller is used in replacing?

Answer. Plug fuses

121. For service drop conductor not exceeding 600 volts, the minimum clearance over
commercial area and parking lot subject to truck traffic is.
Answer. 5500 mm

122. A weak link in a circuit which will break when too much current flows through it
is a.
Answer. Fuse
123. The overhead conductor from the last pole of the utility company to the first
point of attachment to the building is the.
Answer. Service drop

124. A motor which will not operate on DC is the.

Answer. Series motor

125. The electrician’s tapered reamer is used for.

Answer. Reaming the ends of rigid conduit after it is cut

126. An electrician should always make sure that his tools are kept in good condition
because.
Answer. Defective tools may cause accident or damage

127. What is the safety value of insulation on electrical maintenance tools?

Answer. Insure the safety of users

128. What are the different types of conduit?

Answer. Rigid non metallic conduit (PVC), Rigid Metallic Conduit(RMC), Intermediate
Metallic Conduit (IMC)Galvanized Rigid Conduit (GRC), Electrical Metallic Tubing
(EMT), Flexible Metallic Conduit (FMC), Flexible Plastic Conduit (FPC)

129. In what purpose of providing a pull boxes and conduet?

Answer. Conduit Bodies Used As a Box for Housing Splices or ... purpose, are provided by
the manufacturer of the conduit body. ... dimensions for pull and junction boxes and
conduit bodies to ...

130. Name at least 3 types of personal protective equipment required to be worn on

most job sites.
Answer. Hard hat, Gloves, Safety Shoes, eye Glass

131. What is the purpose of electrician knife instead of using electrician pliers?
Answer. The electrician's knife has been specifically designed for the detail work of the
electrician, whether that involves fans, fridges, or fine electronics. It is suitable for both
normal wire stripping as well as for heavier duty cable .

132. In standard practice, rubber tape is commonly used in insulating bared conductor
especially outdoor installation for the purpose of what?
Answer. It is primarily used for insulating moisture sealing joints, splices and connections
in electrical cables up to high voltages. PIB (Poly isobutylene) rubber self-amalgamating
tape is used for more general purpose electrical lower voltage sealing and insulating
cable applications.

133. What it is the best as safety measure , not to use water to extinguish electrical
fires?
Answer Because water conducts electrical currents, using water on a Class C fire can
result in a spread of the ... However, this is not always safe or possible and
sometimes it's unclear if an appliance is completely cut off from its ...

134. What are the best move using power tools in the installation?
Answer Five basic safety rules can help prevent hazards associated with the use of hand
and power tools: Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance. Use the
right tool for the job. Examine each to
Answer. Be careful when using them, move slowly, use eye protection. Also, never
pretend to fight or shoot your friends with power tools. While such shenanigans are
indeed hilarious, the saying “it's all fun
135. Give at least 5 mechanical devices use in installation of conduit?
Answer. Pipe Bender, Hickey, Pipe Reamer, Pipe Vice, Conduit Cutter/ Pipe Cutter, Heat
gun/ Torch, Pipe Treader.

136. What do you mean by enclosure?

Ans. Enclosure is an electrical cabinet for electrical or electronics equipment to mount
switches, knobs and displays and to prevent electrical shock.

137. What are the types of service applied to the building?

Answer building Service might include:
Building Control System
Energy Distribution
 Energy Supply (Gas Electricity and renewable such as solar,
wind, geothermal and biomass)
Escalator and lifts
Facade Engineering ( such as building shading requirements)
Fire Safety, detection and protection

138. What you mean by PEC?

Answer. PEC means Philippine electrical code. This code refers to safety and standards,
Quality of materials and Jobs/works.

139. What would you do if the installation manual for installing selector switch for the
ammiter is not available during installation?
Answer Do not tests the circuit n current without testing of any testing equipment or
tools. Make a final check, ensure the safety first.

140. A portable grinder is considered as what kind of tools?

Answer Power tools its is use for Grinding, Cutting (Woods, Concretes, Steel, Margoles
etc.)

141. Explain how grounding system can prevent someone from receiving electrical
shock.
Answer A difference can occur when either current is flowing down the earth wire or
through someone's body to ground (and back to the neutral point through the earthling
system). ... Electricity flows only

142. When the circuit is complete. And our body is a great conductor of Current.
Ans. In electrical engineering, ground or earth is the reference point in an electrical
circuit from which voltages are measured, a common return path for electric current, or
a direct physical connection to the Earth. Electrical circuits may be connected to
ground (earth) for several reasons.

143. How do you protect the electrical system from lighting?

Answer To protect the electrical system from lighting use grounding system, use GFCI,
use appropriate circuit breaker and wire for different types of circuit or systems.

144. Explain why fuse and circuit breakers cannot be used to protect against overload.
Answer All Electrical Service Panels are equipped with fuses or circuit breakers that
protect the wires in each circuit from overheating and causing a fire. ... Fuses and Circuit
Breakers are safety devices which help prevent overloading of your home Electrical and
Lighting Systems and can help prevent Electrical Fires.

145. What is the advantage of digital meter over an analog meter?

Answer The primary difference between the two is the display; an analog multi-meter
uses a needle to show the value, while a digital multi-meter will show the results as
numbers on a screen. A

146. What are the types of tools do you need in installing pipe supports sand fittings?
Answer Level bar, Pull push rule, pipe vise, pipe cutter, hack saw, pipe reamer/ round
pile, set of screw driver, line mans pliers, diagonal cutter, and long nose pier.

147. What is the common cause of breakdown of electric drill?

Answer The common cost of beak down of drill is not in used according to jobs needed,
proper
handling of tools and different uses.

148. What is the purpose of installing a GFCI'S outlet?

Ans. The purpose of GFCI is to protect the human in electrical shock. Protection of
appliances and equipments.

149. Identify the basic component of lighting protection system

Answer Grounding, Breaker, Switches and GFCI.

150. What is the acronym of "VOM" as multi-tester

Answer Volt Ohmmeter Tester.

151. What are the different components of the fire alarm system?
Answer Different Components of Fire Alarm System
Alarm Initiating Device
Alarm Notification Device
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)
Back-up Power Supply
Remote and Display Panels
Sprinkler System
Fire Alarm Initiating Device
Heat Detector
CO2 Detector
Flame Detector
Photo Electric, Ionization, and In-duct smoke Detectors
Fire Alarm Notification Devices
Bell
Chime
Horns
Strobes
Home Strobes
Voice Evaluation Systems

152. What are basic components of closed circuit television system?

Answer Basic components of CCTV
 DVD or Digital Video Recorder
CCTV Power Supply
Cables and Connectors
Camera Mounting Brackets
Security Camera Housing

153. What is Video entry phone?

Answer. Video door-phone (also known as video door entry or video intercom) is a
stand- alone intercom system used to manage calls made at the entrance to a building
(residential complex, detached family home, workplace, etc.) with access controlled by
audiovisual communication between the inside and outside.

154. What is a telephone terminal cabinet?

Answer Telephone Terminal Cabinet the Cabinet, according to the Philippine Electrical
Code must have doors and are thus distinguished from large boxes with covers
consisting of plates
Answer Use T-3 Box Telephone Cabinets to mount and protect telephone terminations,
telecommunications circuit accessories, cross-connect terminal block assemblies,
maintenance terminal modules, cable-splice enclosures ,

155. Give at least 4 major parts of Door Access control system?

Answer Card Switch, Biometric Switch, Electric strike or automatic door open switch,
keypad switch.

156. What do mean a wiring diagram in Auxiliary devices system?

Answer Wiring diagrams. Contents. Functions and characteristics. A-1. Installation
recommendations. B-1 ... device ON/ OFF indication contacts (NSX400/630). SDE:
fault-trip indication contact (short-circuit, overload, ground ...
Answer Elementary wiring diagram of power system (supplemented by cable lists, panel
board summaries, etc., ... consuming devices; (iv) Type and capacity of storage
batteries; (v) • Rating of circuit breakers and interior communication panel boards
showing number of circuits and rating of energy consuming devices.

157. The 24 hours protection for home and commercial building to monitor and access
the video any timer, anywhere on this device?
Ans. CCTV

158. What is the meaning of CCTV?

Answer Close Circuit Television System

159. What types of extinguisher used in electrical fire?

Answer Fire extinguishers with a Class C rating are suitable for fires in “live” electrical
equipment. Both mono ammonium phosphate and sodium bicarbonate are commonly
used to fight this type of fire because of their nonconductive properties.

160. What is the function of motion detection in CCCTV?

Ans. Motion Detection Camera Recording. Motion detection camera recording is
actually a function of the surveillance DVR and not the camera. CCTV Camera Pros JP
surveillance DVRs support the ability to record video when motion is detected in any of
the cameras. ... From the DVRs System Menu, select Record Setup.