Republic of the Philippines

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION

Manila

BOARD OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

REGISTERED MASTER ELECTRICIAN Licensure Examination

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PHILIPPINE ELECTRICAL CODE

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only
one answer for each item by shading the box corresponding on the letter
of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY, NO
ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil No. 1 only.

MULTIPLE CHOICES

1. An off-peak storage radiator when connected to a 230 V supply was found to

take a current of 12A. The resistance of the element will therefore be:
a. 52.2 mΩ b. 19.2 Ω c. 2760 Ω d. 2843 Ω.

2. Calculate the resistance of 200 m of 1.5 mm2 copper cable if the resistivity of
copper is taken as 17.5 _ 10_9 m.
a. 1.3 Ω b. 2.3 Ω c. 233 Ω d. 1312 Ω.

3. Resistors of 3Ω and 6Ω are connected in series. Their combined resistor will

therefore be:
a. 0.5 Ω b. 2.0 Ω c. 9.0 Ω d. 18.0 Ω.

4. Resistors of 3Ω and 6Ω are connected in parallel. Their combined resistance will

therefore be:
a. 0.5 Ω b. 2.0 Ω c. 9.0 Ω d. 18.0 Ω.

5. The maximum value of the 230 V mains supply is:

a. 207.2 V b. 230.0 V c. 325.3 V d. 400.0 V.

6. Calculate the reactance of a 150 μF capacitor connected to the 50 Hz mains

supply:
a. 3.14 Ω b. 21.2 Ω c. 18.8 Ω d. 471.3 Ω.

7. An electronic circuit resistor is color coded green, blue, brown, gold. It has a
value of:
a. 56 Ω_10% b. 65 Ω_5%
c. 560 Ω_5% d. 650 Ω_10%.

8. An electronic device which will allow current to flow through it in one direction
only is a:
a. light dependent resistor (LDR)
 b. light-emitting diode (LED)
c. semiconductor diode
d. thermistor.

9. An electronic device whose resistance varies with temperature is a:

a. light dependent resistor (LDR)
b. light-emitting diode (LED)
c. semiconductor diode
d. thermistor.

10. An electronic device which emits red, green, or yellow light when a current of
about 10 mA flows through it is:
a. light dependent resistor (LDR)
b. light-emitting diode (LED)
c. semiconductor diode
d. thermistor.

11. An electronic device whose resistance changes as a result of light energy falling
upon it is a:
a. light dependent resistor (LDR)
b. light-emitting diode (LED)
c. semiconductor diode
d. thermistor.

12. The method most frequently used when designing an interior lighting scheme is
the:
a. cosine law b. inverse square law
c. lumen method d. reflective index method.

13. The most suitable cable for a hazardous or high-temperature installation is:
a. PVC insulated and sheathed cables
b. PVC cable
c. PILCSWA cables
d. MI cables

14. The part of the cable which sometimes requires some means of mechanical
protection is the:
a. conductor b. cable insulation
c. outer sheath d. PVC

15. The most suitable cable for wiring underground when some mechanical
protection is required is:
a. PVC insulated and sheathed cable
b. PVC cable
c. FP cable
d. MI cable

16. The most suitable cable for wiring domestic installations is:
a. PVC insulated and sheathed cable
b. PVC cable
c. FP 200 cable
 d. MI cable .

17. A 12 V mini-spot lamp transformer has 1400 turns on the primary winding. When
connected to the 230 V mains supply the number of secondary turns will be
approximately:
a. 2 b. 73 c. 386 d. 4000

18. A 12 V 12 W mini-spot lamp transformer is connected to the 230 V mains supply.

The primary current will be:
a. 52.2 mA b. 62.6 mA c. 19.2 A d. 33.12 A

19. Which of the following application below is not applicable to DC series

a. constant speed steel rolling mills
b. electric hand drills
c. electric trains and trams
d. vacuum cleaners

20. The compound motor fi nds applications such as:

a. constant speed steel rolling mills
b. electric hand drills
c. electric trains and trams
d. vacuum cleaners

21. The advantage of a d.c. machine is:

a. it is easy to control the speed
b. it runs at an almost constant speed
c. it requires little maintenance
d. it is practically indestructible

22. The disadvantage of a cage rotor induction motor is:

a. it is not easy to control the speed
b. it runs at an almost constant speed
c. it requires little maintenance
d. it is practically indestructible

23. A cage rotor induction motor fi nds applications operating:

a. electric oven fans and fan heaters
b. pumps and fans in industry
c. refrigerators and washing machines
d. trains and trams

24. A split-phase a.c. motor fi nds applications operating:

a. electric oven fans and fan heaters
b. pumps and fans in industry
c. refrigerators and washing machines
d. trains and trams

25. A shaded pole motor fi nds applications operating:

a. electric oven fans and fan heaters
b. pumps and fans in industry
c. refrigerators and washing machines
 d. trains and trams

26. Which of the following is not a purpose of the motor starter connected to an
electric motor?
a. to start the motor
b. to reduce high starting currents
c. to provide overload protection
d. to provide no-volt protection

27. A capacitor connected in parallel with an electric motor provides:

a. improved starting
b. motor speed control
c. power-factor correction
d. safe mechanical maintenance .

28. The protection provided by the insulation of live parts is called:

a. basic protection
b. fault protection
c. overcurrent protection
d. overload protection

29. The protection provided by equipotential bonding and automatic disconnection of

the supply is called:
a. basic protection
b. fault protection
c. overcurrent protection
d. overload .

30. A tong test instrument can also correctly be called:

a. a continuity tester
b. a clip-on ammeter
c. an insulation resistance tester
d. a voltage indicator throuout question

31. For electrical test results to be valid the test instruments used:
a. must be new
b. must be efficient
c. must have a calibration certificate
d. must have a digital readout

32. One objective of the polarity test is to verify that:

a. lampholders are correctly earthed
b. final circuits are correctly fused
c. the CPC is continuous throughout the installation
d. the protective devices are connected in the live conductor

33. When testing a 230 V installation an insulation resistance tester must supply a
voltage of:
a. less than 50 V
b. 500 V
c. less than 500 V
 d. greater than twice the supply voltage but less than 1000 V

34. The value of a satisfactory insulation resistance test on each final circuit of a 230
V installation must be:
a. less than 1 Ω
b. less than 0.5 MΩ
c. not less than 0.5 MΩ
d. not less than 1 MΩ

35. A visual inspection of a new installation must be carried out:

a. during the erection period and before testing upon completion.
b. during testing upon completion
c. after testing
d. after testing upon completion

36. To ensure that all the systems within a building work as they were intended to
work ’ is one definition of the purpose of:
a. testing electrical equipment
b. inspecting electrical systems
c. commissioning electrical systems
d. isolating electrical systems.

37. Which of the following procedure shown below is not correct when diagnosing
and finding electrical faults?
a. isolate the whole system
b. use a logical and methodical approach
c. carry out the relevant tests recommended
d. recognize his own limitations and seek help and guidance where necessary.

38. A fault is not a natural occurrence, it is not planned and occurs unexpectedly.
Which of the following is not a cause of fault?
a. regular maintenance
b. negligence
c. misuse
d. abuse

39. The main lighting in a room having only one entrance would probably be
controlled by:
a. pull switch b. intermediate switch
c. two-way switch d. one-way switch

40. The main lighting in a room having two entrances would probably be controlled
by:
a. pull switch b. intermediate switch
c. two-way switch d. one-way switch.

41. A final circuit feeding socket outlets with a rated current of less than 20 A and
used by ordinary persons for general use must always have:
a. overcurrent protection
b. over voltage protection
c. splash proof protection.
 d. incorporate an industrial type socket outlet

42. Which of the following installations of electrical equipment are

covered by Philippine Electrical Code?
a. ships
b. railway vehicles
c. aircraft
d. healthcare center and hospital

43. Which of the following should not be used to cover splices and the
free ends of conductors?
a. Electrical tape
b. Electrical cover
c. Any approved means
d. Safety cover

44. Entrances to rooms containing equipment with exposed live parts

______ marked with warning signs prohibiting unauthorized
personnel from entering.
a. should be b. shall be
c. should not be d. shall not be

45. A branch circuit supplies ___________ receptacles for lighting or

appliances.
a. only one b. two or more
c. no c. none of the above

46. Wires that run behind a finished wall are considered to be

__________.
a. concealed b. hidden
c. accessible d. readily accessible

47. A continuous load is expected to run at maximum current non-stop

for _____ hours.
a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6

48. A string of indoor lights that is suspended between two points is

called______.
a. festoon lighting b. Rosette
b. messenger wire d. reamset

49. An electrical installation constructed to prevent beating rain from

interfering with the safe and successful operation of an apparatus is
considered to be ________
a. rain tight b. rainproof
c. rain sealed d. rain cast
 50. Conductors from the service point to the service disconnecting point
that are made up in the form of a cable are called _____________.
a. service point b. service drop
c. service conductors d. service lateral

1The permitted identification of a size #6 AGW or smaller insulated

grounded conductor is a continuous
white outer finish.
a. True b. False
2. An equipment grounding conductor that is run with circuit conductors
shall not be electrical metallic
tubing.
a. True b. False
3. The permitted identification of a size #6 AGW or larger insulated
grounded conductor is a continuous
gray outer finish.
a. True b. False
4. The minimum size for a surge arrestor conductor is #12 AWG copper.
a. True b. False
5. Circuits over 120 volts but not exceeding 277 volts between conductors
shall be permitted to supply
power to screw shell type lamp holders.
a. True b. False
6. A 125 volt single-phase 15 amp bathroom receptacle must have
ground-fault interruption protection.
a. True b. False
7. The approved identification of a size #6 AGW or larger insulated grounded
conductor is a continuous
white outer finish.
a. True b. False
8. Multi-wire branch circuits shall only supply up to two units of utilization
equipment.
a. True b. False
9. A two-wire AC circuit with two ungrounded conductors is permitted to be
tapped from ungrounded
conductors of circuits that have a grounded neutral conductor.
a. True b. False
10. An are-fault circuit interrupter device recognizes certain characteristics
unique to arcing and de-energizes
the circuit when an arc fault is detected.
a. True b. False
11. All 120 volt single-phase 20 amp branch circuits in a dwelling unit
bedroom shall have a combination
type arc-fault circuit interrupter.
a. True b. False
12. An electric 8 kW range shall have a minimum branch circuit size of 40
amps.
a. True b. False
13. A 20 amp receptacle connected to a 20 amp branch circuit supplying two
or more outlets shall not
have a total cord-and-plug load that exceeds 24 amps.
a. True b. False
14. In a separately derived system, the TVSS shall be connected to the load
side of the first overcurrent
device.
a. True b. False

15. A TVSS device shall not be installed on an impedance grounded system.

a. True b. False
16. A surge arrestor shall not be installed on an impedance grounded system.
a. True b. False
17. A 125 volt single-phase 20 amp garage receptacle must have ground-fault
interruption protection.
a. True b. False

18. A type “S” fuse classified at 16 amps is permitted to be interchangeable

with a lower amp classification.
a. True b. False
19. An impedance grounded neutral system is permitted if ground detectors
are installed on the system.
a. True b. False
20. Where more than one building exists on the same property under single
management, additional
feeders or branch circuits are permitted to supply optional standby systems.
a. True b. False
21. Circuits that do not exceed 120 volts between conductors shall only be
permitted to supply power to
cord-and-plug devices.
a. True b. False
22. A grounded circuit conductor may be used to ground non
current-carrying raceways if located on the
supply side of an ac service-disconnection means.
a. True b. False
23. The minimum size of an equipment grounding conductor used to
ground equipment with an automatic
overcurrent device rated at 40 amps in the circuit ahead of the equipment
piece is #8 AWG
copper.
a. True b. False
24. Barring any exceptions, equipment grounding conductors that are larger
than #6 AWG must be permanently
identified at each end and at every point where the conductor is accessible.
a. True b. False
25. Circuits in excess of 600 volts nominal between conductors shall only be
permitted to supply equipment
located in areas that only a qualified person can access.
a. True b. False
26. The approved identification of a size #6 AGW or smaller insulated
grounded conductor is three continuous
white stripes down the length of a green insulated outer finish.
a. True b. False
27. A 125 volt single-phase 20 amp kitchen counter receptacle must have
ground-fault interruption protection.
a. True b. False
28. A grounding ring must encircle a building and be in direct contact with
the earth.
a. True b. False
29. Metal underground gas pipe shall be permitted to be used as a grounding
electrode.
a. True b. False
30. The circuit breakers used for overcurrent protection of 3-phase circuits
must have a minimum of 6
overcurrent relay elements.
a. True b. False
31. A fuse must be connected on the load side of an overcurrent relay
element.
a. True b. False
32. When there is more than one nominal voltage system in the building,
ungrounded feeder conductors
may be separately identified by using marking tape.
a. True b. False
33. Thermal relays are permitted to be used to protect motor-branch
circuits.
a. True b. False
34. An adjustable-trip circuit breaker must be located in a manner that
provides restricted access.
a. True b. False
35. A single-point grounded neutral system may be supplied from a
separately-derived system.
a. True b. False
36. Series rating is permitted for motors connected on the load side of an
overcurrent device.
a. True b. False
37. A common grounding electrode conductor in multiple separately derived
systems shall not be smaller
than 3/0 AWG copper.
a. True b. False
38. A feeder overcurrent device that is not readily available shall be installed
with the branch circuit overcurrent
devices on the load side.
a. True b. False

39. In a commercial building with a 480/277 service and loads operating at

208/120 volts, all of the ungrounded
conductors for both systems would need to be separately identified.
a. True b. False
40. The minimum size of the common grounding electrode conductor that
connects a transformer to a
grounding electrode is now 2/0 AWG copper.
a. True b. False
41. Fixed lighting units in a dwelling may be supplied by a 30 amp branch
circuit.
a. True b. False
42. Any one piece of cord-and-plug-connected utilization equipment shall
not have a rating that exceeds
75% of the branch circuit ampere rating.
a. True b. False
43. Unless an equipment grounding conductor is bare, it must always be
identified with a solid green insulated
covering.
a. True b. False
44. Ground fault interrupter protection is required for a receptacle over the
sink in a bathroom.
a. True b. False
45. A wall switch-controlled lighting outlet in a single-family dwelling
kitchen shall be permitted to be a
receptacle outlet instead of a lighting outlet.
a. True b. False
46. Branch circuit rating is determined by the size of the overcurrent
protective device.
a. True b. False

47. Branch circuits rated in excess of 20 amps require the use of heavy-duty
type lamp holders.
a. True b. False
48. Three kitchen unit loads in a restaurant have a demand factor of 90%.
a. True b. False

49. A school with electric space heating or air conditioning shall not have the
feeder or service load calculated
by using the optional calculation method.
a. True b. False
50. The maximum voltage drop for combined branch circuits and feeders
shall not exceed 3% of the circuit
voltage.
a. True b. False