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This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 3 of the Series in Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)
as one of the Electrical Engineering topic. In Preparation for the REE Board Exam make sure
to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from
various sources including but not limited to past Board Exam Questions in Electrical
Engineering field, Electrical Engineering Books, Journals and other Electrical Engineering
References.
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Continue Practice Exam Test Questions Part 3 of the Series
Metal clad cables shall be permitted for installations in the following locations EXCEPT one.
Which one is this?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
A 15-A or a 20-A branch circuit shall be permitted to supply lighting units and other
utilization devices. The rating of any one cord and plug connected appliance shall NOT
exceed a certain percentage of the branch circuit rating. What is this percentage?
A. 80%
B. 90%
C. 70%
D. 60%
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
103. The bonding conductor used in agricultural buildings shall be copper, insulated,
covered or bare, NOT smaller than ______.
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B. 5.5 mm²
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
104. In any watercraft, the motor circuit shall have an ampacity of NOT less than ____ of
the motors full load current rating.
A. 125%
B. 100%
C. 115%
D. 130%
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
A. 75 mm
B. 125 mm
C. 150 mm
D. 100 mm
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
106. The overload relay used to protect each motor compressor set shall be selected to
trip at NOT more than ____ of the motor-compressor rated load current.
A. 125%
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B. 130%
C. 150%
D. 140%
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Lamp protection shall be provided by elevation of at least ______ meters from the normal
working surface.
A. 2
B. 1
C. 2.5
D. 3
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
109. Where “U” pulls are made on the pull box, the distance between each raceway
entry inside the box and the opposite wall of the box shall NOT be less than ____ times
the trade diameter of the largest raceway in a row.
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A. 8
B. 7
C. 6
D. 5
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
110. Reference ambient temperature for explosion proof electrical equipment shall be
____ degree Celsius.
A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
111. Welding process wherein coalescene is produced by heating with an electric arc
with or without the application of pressure and with or without the use of filler metal.
View Answer:
Answer: Option C
Solution:
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The use of underground feeder cables may NOT be used in the following conditions
EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
D. Theaters
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
113. Face plates of insulating materials shall be noncombustible and less than ____ in
thickness.
A. 2.5 mm
B. 1.5 mm
C. 2.0 mm
D. 3.0 mm
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
114. Conductors supplying two or more motors shall have an ampacity equal to the
sum of the FLA rating of all motors plus ____ of the highest motor FLA in the group.
A. 30%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
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115. RME Board April 1995
Which of the following colors identifies the grounded conductor of a branch circuit?
A. Green
B. Black
C. White
D. Blue
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
116. An enclosure of porcelain or other insulating materials fitting with terminals and
intended for connecting the flexible chord carrying a pendant to the permanent wiring.
A. Rosette
B. Raceway
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
117. Receptacles installed for the attachment of portable cords shall be rates at NOT lest
than ____ 250 V.
A. 20 A
B. 30 A
C. 10 A
D. 15 A
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
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118. Motors with marked service factor of less than 1.15 shall have an overload
protection equal to ____ percent of the motor’s FLA.
A. 100
B. 125
C. 120
D. 115
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
A. aluminum
B. copper
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
D. In a multi-family dwelling, each occupant shall have ready access to all over-
current device protecting his occupancy.
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Answer: Option C
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Solution:
121. A conductor or group of conductors, in switch-gear assemblies which serves as a
common connection for two or more circuits.
A. Bus
B. Lug
C. Cut-out
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
122. The ampacity of capacitor circuit conductors shall not be less than ____ of the
rated current of the capacitor.
A. 125%
B. 115%
C. 135%
D. 150%
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
123. The alternate or Back-up source of power in a hospital shall have a capacity to
sustain its connected loads for a minimum of ______.
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Answer: Option A
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Solution:
A. hoistways
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
125. The load for the required branch circuit installed for the supply of exterior signs
or outline lighting shall be computed at a minimum of ____ volt-amperes.
A. 1,000
B. 1,200
C. 1,500
D. 1,600
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
A. isolate from energized buses, equipment which are not in service
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Answer: Option A
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Solution:
127. Pendant conductors where not cabled and longer than a certain length shall be
twisted. What length is this?
A. 1,000 mm
B. 900 mm
C. 600 mm
D. 800 mm
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
128. The ampacity of the phase conductors from the generator terminals to the first over
current device shall NOT be less than ____ percent of the nameplate current rating of
the generator.
A. 125
B. 110
C. 115
D. 120
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
What is the maximum number of conductors permitted in a wireway at any cross-section,
signal circuit or starter-control wires are not included?
A. 30 conductors
B. 50 conductors
C. 40 conductors
D. 25 conductors
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View Answer:
Answer: Option A
Solution:
A. Two
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
131. Energized parts of a generator operated at more then ______ volts to ground
shall NOT be exposed to accidental contact where accessible t0 unqualified persons.
A. 50
B. 30
C. 48
D. 60
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
132. A hoisting and lowering mechanism equipped with a car or platform which moves in
guides in a substantially vertical direction and which serves two or more floors of a building
or structure.
A. Dumbwaiter
B. Escalator
C. Elevator
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View Answer:
Answer: Option C
Solution:
133. An assembly of a flexible cord with an attachment plugs on one end and a cord
connector on the other.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
134. Any box not over _____cm³ in size, intended for mounting in closed building
construction shall; be affixed with anchors or clamps as to provide a rigid and secure
installation.
A. 1,540
B. 1,760
C. 1,800
D. 1,640
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
135. In battery rooms with alkaline batteries, the shelves shall be lined with steel sheet
NOT less than _____ thick.
A. 70 mm
B. 60 mm
C. 65 mm
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D. 75 mm
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
136. A disruptive discharge around or over the surface of a solid or liquid insulator.
A. Sparkover
B. Corona
C. Flashover
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
137. Emergency lighting of ____ lux shall be provided in exit paths from all areas of
attended stations.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 15
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
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D. none of these
View Answer:
Answer: Option C
Solution:
139. Individual arrester grounding conductors shall be no smaller than ____ copper.
B. 14 mm²
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
A. Lumen
B. Lux
C. Candle
D. Lamp
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
141. Cable bus shall securely supported at intervals NOT exceeding
A. 3,600 mm
B. 3,000 mm
C. 3,800 mm
D. 4,000 mm
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
142. Snap switched used with open wiring on insulators shall be mounted on
insulating material that separates the conductors at least ____ from the surface wired
over.
A. 12 mm
B. 10 mm
C. 11 mm
D. 13 mm
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
The usual nameplate data on DC motors include the following EXCEPT one. Which one
is this?
View Answer:
Answer: Option B
Solution:
144. Vertical runs of wireways shall be securely supported at intervals NOT exceeding
____.
A. 4,000 mm
B. 2,400 mm
C. 3,600 mm
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D. 4,500 mm
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
A. 6 A
B. 10 A
C. 4 A
D. 8 A
View Answer:
Answer: Option A
Solution:
View Answer:
Answer: Option B
Solution:
147. Each receptacle for DC plugging boxes shall be rated at NOT less than _____.
A. 20 A
B. 30 A
C. 15 A
D. 40 A
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Insulated ground conductor of 14 mm² or smaller shall be identifies by a continuous while
outers along its entire length or another color which is
A. green
View Answer:
Answer: Option B
Solution:
149. Metal covers for boxes shall be lined firmly attached insulating material not less
than ____ in thickness.
A. 0.80 mm
B. 0.50 mm
C. 0.75 mm
D. 0.64 mm
View Answer:
Answer: Option A
Solution:
150. Electrical non-metallic tubing shall NOT be used where the voltage is over
A. 500 V
B. 230 V
C. 300 V
D. 600 V
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View Answer:
Answer: Option D
Solution:
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