Esas Preboard Objectives PDF

ESAS Preboard OBJECTIVES
BS Electrical Engineering (CEIT-04)
LATEST PRE-BOARD EXAM COMPILATION

ENGINEERING SCIENCES AND ALLIED SUBJECTS
AUGUST 2012 – JULY 2018
WITH QUESTION AND SOLUTION
RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

MAY 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM JULY 2018........................................................................... 2
ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM MARCH 2018 .................................................................... 17
ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM AUGUST 2017 .................................................................. 33
ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM MARCH 2015 .................................................................. 115
ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM AUGUST 2014 ................................................................ 132

REGISTERED ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION
JULY 2018
ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM JULY 2018
1. Mr. Juan dela Cruz drives 120 km at 100km/h and 120 km at 90 km/h. What is the
average speed of Mr. dela Cruz on this trip in km/h?
A. 93.5 B. 94.7 C. 85.8 D. 82.3
Solution:
120 + 120
𝐴𝑣𝑒. 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑒𝑑 = 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒⁄𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 = = 𝟗𝟒. 𝟕
120 120
+
100 90
2. In a spreadsheet (EXCEL), the number in cell A2 is set to 2. Then cell B2 is set to

A2 x 4 / $A$2, where $ indicates the absolute cell address. This formula is copied
into cells C2 and D2. What is the value shown in cell D2?
A. 8 B. 2 C. 4 D. 16
Solution:
A2 x 4 / $A$2 B2 x 4 / $A$2 C2 x 4 / $A$2
4∗2= 4 4∗ 2 = 8 8∗ = 𝟏𝟔
2 4 4
2
3. What is the MOST nearly effective annual interest rate on a loan if the nominal
interest rate is 9% per year compounded quarterly?
A. 9.52% B. 9.84% C. 9.68% D. 9.31%
𝑟 0.09
Solution:
𝐸𝑅𝐼 = (1 + )𝑚 – 1 = (1 + )4 – 1 = 0.0931 𝑥 100% = 𝟗. 𝟑𝟏%

𝑚 4
4. Find the amount of P30,000 at 6% simple interest after 5 years.
A. P39,000 B. P40,000 C. P41,000 D. P42,000
Solution:
𝐹 = 𝑃 ( 1 + 𝑖𝑛 ) = 30,000 (1 + 0.06𝑥5) = 𝑷𝟑𝟗, 𝟎𝟎𝟎
5. A bar of uniform cross section is subject to a uniaxial tension and develops a strain
in the direction of the force 1/800. Calculate the change of volume per unit volume.
Assume µ= 1/3.
A. 1/2400 (inc) B. 1/2400 (dec) C. 1/1200 (inc) D. 1/1200 (dec)
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Solution:
∆𝑣
= ∈ 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑎𝑙 (1 − 2𝜇)
𝑣
∆𝑣 1 1 𝟏
= (1 − 2 ∗ = (𝒊𝒏𝒄)
𝑣 1800 3 𝟐𝟒𝟎𝟎
6. A bank is advertising 9.5 percent account that yield 9.84 percent annually. Find how
often interest is compounded.
A. Monthly B. Bimonthly C. Quarterly D. Annually
7. Defects seen by optical or electron microscope.

A. alteration B. aberration C. atomization D. deformation
8. NGCP warns ___________ alert if tropical disturbance is expected to make a

landfall within 24hrs.
A. yellow B. blue C. red D. weather disturbance
9. What is work-in process classified as

A. an asset B. a liability C. an expense D. owner’s equity
10. It state that if two bodies are in thermal equilibrium with a third body, they are also in
thermal equilibrium with each other.
A. first law of thermodynamics C. third law of thermodynamics
B. zeroth law of thermodynamics D. second law of thermodynamics
11. The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and
the outlet(s).
A. Feeder C. Branch Circuit
B. Service lateral D. Service conductor
12. The term “thermodynamics” comes from the Greek words “Therme” and “Dynamis”
which means
A. heat, power C. heat, transfer
B. heat, motion D. heat, energy
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13. If a refrigerator uses 1.5kJ to cool a 1kJ input. What was the heat transferred to the
kitchen?
A. 1kJ B. 2kJ C. 0.5kJ D. 2.5kJ
𝑤 = 𝑄𝐻 – 𝑄𝐿
Solution:
𝑄𝐻 = 𝑤 + 𝑄𝐿 = 1.5 + 1 = 𝟐. 𝟓𝒌𝑱
14. A mass m is released at a height h, using conservation of energy, find the final
C. v= √𝟐𝒈𝒉 D. v= √𝑔ℎ
velocity of the mass as it hits the ground.
A. v = gh B. v= gh/ 2
15. A conducting connections, whether intentional or accidental, between an electrical

circuit or equipment and the earth, or to some conducting body that serves in place
of the earth.
A. Grounded B. Ground C. Short D. Fault
16. An essential part of a large dam and provides an efficient and safe means of
releasing flow of water that exceeds the design capacity of the reservoir.
A. spillway B. weir C. culverts D. standpipe
17. The maximum bending moment in a simple supported beam of span L and carrying
a concentrated load “W” is
A. WL B. WL/ 2 C. WL/ 4 D. 2WL
18. MS-DOS is a type of?

A. system software C. application software
B. operating system D. system architecture
19. (111) base 2 + (111) base 2 = ( ) base 2.

A. 11011 B. 11101 C. 11110 D. 11100
Solution:
1112 + 1112 = ________2
1112
+1112
111102
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20. The ampacity of the fuse should be 125% of the continuous load current is covered
by
A. installation design C. manufacturing design
B. wiring design D. construction design
21. Steel that are used for axles, gears and similar parts requiring medium to high
hardness and high strength are known as
A. Low- carbon steels C. High-carbon steels
B. Medium-carbon steels D. Very high-carbon steel
22. What will you do when you install a new heat sink?
A. Insert thermal compound between processor and system board.
B. Apply isopropyl alcohol between processor and heat sink.
C. Insert thermal compound between processor and heat sink.
D. Apply isopropyl alcohol between processor and system board.
23. Assuming i= annual rate of return, n= number of years, F= future worth, and
P= present worth, what is the future worth of a present amount P(F/P, I, n).
A. P( 1+ i)n B. P( 1+ i)n-1 C. P( 1+ i)-n D. P( 1+ i)i
24. Which of the following statements is not correct?

A. A nominal rate of 12% per annum compounded quarterly is the same as (12%) +
4 = 3% per quarter.
B. One dollar compounded quarterly at 3% for n years has a worth of (1.03) 4n
dollars.
C. Compounding quarterly at a nominal rate of 12% per year is equivalent to
compounding annually at a rate of 12.55%.
D. Effective rate of return in choices (A) through (C) is the difference between
12.55% and 12%.
25. XYZ Corporation is applying for a short term loan. In reviewing XYZ Corporation’s
financial records, bank ABC finds a current ratio of 2.0, an acid test ratio of 0.5, and
an account receivable period of 70 days. What should the banker do?
I. suggest that XYZ Corporation lower its inventories

II. suggest that XYZ Corporation be more aggressive in collecting on its invoices
A.I only B. II only C. either I or II D. both I or II
26. The ideal, reversible Carnot cycle involve four basic processes. What type of
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processes are they?
A. all isothermal C. two adiabatic and two isentropic
B. all adiabatic D. two isothermal and two isentropic
27. What is the value of A after this program segment is performed?
A= 0
DO 77 I = 1, 4
77 A= A + I
A. 4 B. 5 C. 8 D. 10
Solution:
I= 0 A=0
A= A + I= 0+1 = 1
I= 2 A=1
A= A + I= 1+2 = 3
I=3 A=3
A= A + I= 3+3= 6
I=4 A=6
A= A + I= 6+4= 10
28. Formula for calcium chloride
A. CaCl2 B. Ca2Cl C. CaCl D. CaCl3
29. Sec.18 (b) of Art. III of RA 7920: Examination and Registration. Qualifications of
Applicants for Registered Master Electricians, states that an applicant is at least be
___ years of age.
A. 23 B. 22 C. 21 D. 18
30. Sec. 17 (b) of Art. III of RA 7920: Examination and Registration. Qualifications of
Applicants for Registered Electrical Engineers, states that an applicant is at least be
___ years of age.
A. 21 B. 23 C. 24 D. 25
31. Find MW of HNO3 in g/mole.

A. 72 B. 61 C. 73 D. 63
Solution:
𝐻 = 1𝑥1 = 1
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𝑁 = 14 𝑥 1 = 14
𝑂3 = 16 𝑥 3 = 48
1 + 14 + 48 = 𝟔𝟑
32. What is the chemical formula of Sulfuric acid?
A. HSO4 B. H2SO4 C. H3SO2 D. HSO2
33. 1KB is how many bytes?

A. 1000 B. 1024 C. 1012 D. 1048
34. What is the unit of strain?

A. Pa B. unit less C. N-m D. N-m/s
35. Which of the following is an example of an integrity violation of e-commerce

security?
A. A Website is not actually operated by the entity the customer behaves in to be
B. A merchant uses customer information in a manner not intended by the customer
C. A customer denies that he or she is the person who placed the order
D. An unauthorized person intercepts an online communication and changes
its content
36. What is the physical appearance of sodium chloride?

A. Silver metal B. White crystal C. Yellowish Gas D. White metal
37. What is the oxidation number of Cr in the dichromate ion (Cr2O2)-2 ?

A. -1 B. 0 C. 2.5 D. 6
2𝑥 + (−14) = −2
Solution:
∴𝑿 = 𝟔
38. A software that is commonly known as firmware.

A. OS B. Cache Memory C. BIOS D. IO
39. Pulverized fuel is used for

A. Better burning C. More calorific value
B. Less radiation loss D. Medium sized units
40. An unknown fuel has a mass density of 805 kg/m3. Find its specific gravity.
A. 0.805 B. 1.242 C. 1.610 D. 0.621
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Solution:
𝑆. 𝐺 =
𝜌
= = 𝟎. 𝟖𝟎𝟓
805 𝒌𝒈
𝜌𝐻2𝑂 1000 𝒎𝟑
41. Which of the following is a variable renewable source of energy?

A. Hydro-power C. Biomass Energy
B. Geothermal Energy D. Solar Energy
42. Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?

A. Coal B. Solar C. Wind D. Tidal
43. In cold working of metals

A. close dimensional tolerance cannot be maintained
B. poor surface finish is obtained
C. recrystallization temperature for steel is reduced
D. strength and hardness of steel is increased
44. An object is dropped from an original height h hitting the ground with velocity v. How
much greater will speed hitting the ground be if the object is dropped from a height 4
C. √2 times
times the original height?
A. 4 times B. 2 times D. 16 times
Solution:
𝑉𝑓 = 𝑉𝑜 + 2𝑔ℎ
𝑉2 = 2𝑔ℎ
=
𝑉22 2𝑔2 ℎ2
𝑣12 2𝑔1 ℎ1
= =4
𝑉22 8
𝑣12 2
√𝑉2 2 = √4
2
𝑣1
=2
𝑉2
𝑉1
𝑽𝟐 = 𝟐𝑽𝟏
45. An inventor clams to extract 100 kJ of energy from 30°C sea water and generate 7
kJ of heat while rejecting 93 kJ to a 10°C stratum. The scheme fails because;
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A. The temperature of the sea water is too low C. It violates the first law
B. It is perpetual-motion machine D. It violates the second law
46. The second period contains how many elements?

A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D.8
47. An isentropic process:

A. is adiabatic and reversible C. is adiabatic but may not be reversible
B. is reversible but may not be adiabatic D. is always reversible
48. A driver fills an 18.9 L can with gasoline at 15.0 °C right up to the top. He forgets to
replace the cap and leave the can in the back of his truck. The temperature climbs to
30.0°C by 1 PM. How much gasoline spills out of the can? Assume a coefficient of
linear expansion of steel to be 12x10-5 K-1 and the coefficient of volumetric
expansion of gasoline to be 950 x 10-6 K-1.
A. 0.62 L B. 0.26 L C. 0.27 L D. 0.72 L
Solution:
49. My Johnson borrows $ 100,000 at 10% effective annual interest. He must pay back
the loam over 30 years with uniform monthly payments due on the first day of each
month. What does Mr. Johnson pay each month?
A. $839 B. $846 C. $870 D. $884
Solution:
𝑖 12
𝑖 + 1 = (1 + )
12
𝑖 12
1.10 = (1 + )
12
𝑖
= 0.007974
12
𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑎𝑦𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 = 12(30) = 360
𝐵𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑦 = 𝐴 + 𝑃
𝐴[(1 + 0.007974)359 − 1]
100,000 = 𝐴 +
(1 + 0.007974)359 (0.007974)
𝐴 = 839
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50. Air has a specific heat of 1 kJ /kg-K. If BTU of energy is added to 100 g of air, what
C. 44.1°C D. 88.2°C
is the change in air temperature?
A. 10.0°C B. 21.1°C
Solution:
𝑄 = 𝑚𝐶𝛥𝑇
𝛥𝑇 = = = 𝟐𝟏. 𝟏°𝑪
𝑄 2.11
𝑚𝐶 (0.1)(1)
51. A pump has an efficiency of 65%. It is driven by a 0.75 horsepower motor. The
pump produced a pressure rise of 120 Pa in water. What is the required flow rate?
A. 3.03 m3/s B. 4.04 m3/s C. 4.55 m3/s D. 4.66 m3/s
Solution:
𝑃𝑜𝑢𝑡 = 𝜂𝑃𝑖𝑛 = (0. 65)(0.75 𝑥 746 ) = 363 .675 𝑊
𝑃𝑜𝑢𝑡 = 𝑄𝛾ℎ 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝛾ℎ = 𝑃
𝑃𝑜𝑢𝑡 = 𝑄𝑃
𝑄= = = 𝟑. 𝟎𝟑 𝒎𝟑/𝒔
𝑃𝑜𝑢𝑡 363.675
𝑃 120
52. What is the tensile load if a ½” x 4” x 12” steel tie rod experience an 80°F
temperature decrease from the no stress temperature?
A. 92,346 lb B. 47,120 lb C. 31,200 lb D. 52,130 lb
Solution:
𝑁𝑜𝑡𝑒: 𝑛𝑜 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑑𝑢𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑒
𝛼 (∆𝑇) =
𝑃
𝐴𝐸
6.5𝑥10−6 (80) =
𝑃
1
(2𝑥4)(30𝑥106 )
𝑷 = 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝒍𝒃
53. The rate of return for a ₱10,000 investment that will yield ₱ 1,000 per year for 20
years is closest to
A. 2% B. 4% C. 8% D. 16%
Solution:
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𝑃 = 𝐴[
(1+𝑖)𝑛 −1
]
𝑖(1+𝑖)𝑛
10,000 = 1000 [ 𝑖(1+𝑖)20 ]

(1+𝑖)20 −1
𝑖 = 0.0775 𝑥 100% = 𝟖%
54. The overall energy program formulated and updated yearly by the DOE and
submitted to Congress pursuant to R.A. 7638.
A. Power Development Plan (PDP) C. Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)
B. Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) D. Preliminary Project Planning Data (PPPD)
55. The work of a polytrophic (n=1.21) compression of air (Cp/Cv = 1.4) in a system with
moving boundary from P1= 15 psia, V1=1.0 cu.ft. to P2=150 psia, V2=0.15 cu.ft. is.
A. 1080 ft-lb B. 5150 ft-lb C. 6882 ft-lb D. 2700 ft-lb
Solution:
𝑷𝟐𝑽𝟐 − 𝑷 𝟏𝑽𝟏
𝑾=
𝟏−𝒏
𝑾=
𝟏𝟓𝟎(𝟏𝟒𝟒)(𝟎.𝟏𝟓)−(𝟏𝟓𝒙𝟏𝟒𝟒)(𝟏)
𝟏−𝟏.𝟐𝟏
𝑾 = 𝟓𝟏𝟒𝟐. 𝟖𝟔 𝒇𝒕 − 𝒍𝒃 ≈ 𝟓𝟏𝟓𝟎 𝒇𝒕 − 𝒍𝒃
56. One Newton is equivalent to
A. 105 dyne B. 106 dyne C. 10 7 dyne D. 108 dyne
57. An adiabatic process with no work done is

A. isometric B. throttling C. isobaric D. polytropic
58. Article IV Rule __________. Requirements form examination as a REE.

A. 14 B. 15 C. 16 D. 17
59. The phenomenon known as corrosion in metals is by nature

A. chemical B. organic C. electrochemical D. electrical
60. A force causing a rise in liquid in tubes of small diameter.

A. cohesion B. surface tension C. capillarity D. adhesion
61. Also known as PRC Renewal Law.

A. RA 8189 B. RA 8981 C. RA 7920 D. RA 184
62. A price tag of ₱1,200 is payable in 60 days but if paid within 30 days it will have a 3
percent discount. Find the rate of interest.
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A. 36.33 percent B. 36.12 percent C. 37.66 percent D. 37.11 percent
Solution:
𝐼 = 𝑃𝑖𝑛
(1200)(0. 03) = 1200 (1 − 0.03) (𝑖) ( )

30
360
𝑰 = 𝟑𝟕. 𝟏𝟏 %
63. A projectile leaves a velocity of 50 m/s at an angle of 30 degrees with the horizontal.
Find the maximum height that it could reach.
A. 28.46 m B. 31.86 m C. 41.26 m D. 51.26 m
Solution:
2
(𝑉𝑜𝑆𝑖𝑛𝜃)
𝐻 =
2𝑔
((50)(𝑆𝑖𝑛30))2
𝐻 =
2(9.81)
𝑯 = 𝟑𝟏. 𝟖𝟔 𝒎
64. The majority of the rocks in the Earth’s crust are:

A. igneous B. metamorphic C. Sedimentary D. volcanic
65. The zone of the atmospheric in which weather occurs is known as the
A. ionosphere B. mesosphere C. troposphere D. stratosphere
66. What is another term for modulus of elasticity?

A. Bulk modulus C. Constant of elongation
B. Shear strain D. Young’s modulus
67. What do you call earth and stone mixed with the iron oxide?
A. Hematite B. Magnetite C. Grangue D. Ore
68. Which light contains wavelengths of all or nearly colors?

A. White Light B. Laser C. X-ray D.Gamma rays
69. A 10-mm diameter brass rod has a modulus of elasticity of E=100 GPa. If it is 4 m
long and subjected to an axial tensile load of 6KN, determine its elongation.
A. 3.06mm B. 3.60m C. 2.34mm D. 2.43mm
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Solution:
𝜌𝐿
𝑆 =
𝐴𝐸
𝑆 =
(6𝑥103 )(4)
𝜋 10
( )(1000)2 (100𝑥109 )
4
𝑺 = 𝟑. 𝟎𝟔 𝒎𝒎
70. RA 7920, Rule 2(n), defining ?
A. DECS B. Syllabi C. Board D. CHED
71. What rules are included in article V of RA 7920?

A. RULE 11 to 20 B. RULE 28 to 34 C.RULE 21 to 27 D.RULE1 to 20
72. In the case of a regenerative gas turbine engine, which of the following is false?
A. The regenerator improves the efficiency of the engine
B. The amount of energy required during combustion is less than that required in a
similar gas turbine if the power is constant.
C. The exit temperature of the regenerator is higher than the inlet temperature of the
compressor.
D. There is no heat rejected to the atmosphere in a regenerative gas turbine
engine.
73. When exposed to the atmosphere, which of the following liquids is coldest?
A. Oxygen B. Argon C. Nitrogen D. Helium
74. What is the temperature rating of a TW insulated conductor?

A. 60 deg C B. 75 deg C C. 90 deg C D. 100 deg C
75. The brain of any computer system is

A. ALU B. Memory C. CPU D.Control Unit
76. Electrical symbol represented by a solid line

A. intercom wiring B. telephone wiring C. conduit D.service entrance
77. A storage system for small amounts of data is

A. magnetic card B.magnetic tape C.Punched card D.Optical mark reader
78. The place where buyers and sellers come together

A. Market B. Business center C.Recreation center D.Buy and sell section
79. Which is most common language used in web designing ?

A. C B. C++ C. PHP D. HTML
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80. Device used to pull wire through the conduit.
A. straps B. fish tape C. wire tongs D. puller
81. Which of the following elements are stored in oil to prevent explosions?
A. Lithium B. actinium C. ytterbium D.strontium
82. How long in nearest years) will it take money to quadruple if it earns 7%
compounded semi-annually?
A. 20 B. 18 C. 21 D. 19
Solution:
𝐹 = 𝑃 (1 + 𝑚)𝑚𝑛
𝑖
𝐹 = 4𝑃
4𝑃 = 𝑃 (1 + )
0.07 4𝑛
4
𝑵 = 𝟐𝟎 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔
83. If P5,000 shall accumulate for 10 years at 8% quarterly, then what is the copound
interest at the end of 10 years?
A. P6,080.40 B. 6,020.40 C. P6,040.20 D. P6,060.20
Solution:
𝐼 = 𝐹– 𝑃
𝐼 = 5,000 (1 + ) − 5,000
0.08 10(4)
4
𝑰 = 𝑷𝟔, 𝟎𝟒𝟎. 𝟐𝟎
84. A soild wooden cube , 30.0 cm on each edge, can be totally submerged in water if it
is pushed downward with a force of 54.0 N. what is the density of the wood?
A. 600 kg/m3 B. 700 kg/m3 C. 800 kg/m3 D. 900kg/m3
Solution:
𝛴 𝐹𝑦 = 0
𝑊 + 𝑇 – 𝐹𝑏 = 0
𝑊 + 𝑇 = 𝐹𝑏
𝑤 = 𝑚𝑔 , 𝐹𝑏 = ᵧ 𝑉𝑑
𝑚 (9.81) + 54 = 9.81 𝑥 103(0.3)3
𝑚 = 21 .495 𝑘𝑔
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𝜌=
𝑚
𝑣
𝜌=
21.495
(0.3)3
𝝆 = 𝟕𝟗𝟔. 𝟏𝟑
𝒌𝒈
𝒎𝟑
85. An ideal gas has a volume of exactly 1 liter at 1. 00 atm and -20 degree C. To how
many atmosphers pressure must it be subjected to be compressed to 0.500 liter
when the temperature is 40 degree C?
A. 2.47 atm B. 2.74 atm C. 3,92 atm D. 2.39 atm
Solution:
𝑷𝟏𝑽𝟏 𝑷𝟐𝑽𝟐
=
𝑻𝟏 𝑻𝟐
=
(𝟏)(𝟏) 𝑷𝟐 (𝟎.𝟓)
(−𝟐𝟎+𝟐𝟕𝟑) (𝟒𝟎+𝟐𝟕𝟑)
∴ 𝑷𝟐 = 𝟐𝟕𝟎𝟎 𝒇𝒕 − 𝒍𝒃
86. For dwelling unit, the demand factor for the first 3000 volt-amperes of load is
A. 95% B. 85% C. 100% D. 80%
87. Gold with 79 protons has an atomic number of

A. 52 B. 57 C. 67 D. 79
88. An Electrical Engineer shall give ______to the engineering work of the person to
whom the credit is legally due.
A. loyalty B. advise C. honor D. credit
89. An establishment or a system for the production and modification of electric energy is
an _______.
A. Electric supply B. Electric system C. Substation D.Electric plant
90. Which element melts in your hand like chocolate bar?

A. krypton B. tantalum C. strontium D. cesium
91. BCD is
A. Binary Coded Decimal B. Bit Coded Decimal
C. Binary coded digit D. Bit Coded Digit
92. Which of the following is Charle's Law?

A. V=k x 1/P B. P1/T1=P2/T2 C. PV=mRT D. V/T=k
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93. EPIRA is RA _____.

A. 184 B. 9136 C. 9163 D. 7920
94. Installations underground or in concrete slabs or masonry in direct contact with the
earth.
A. wet location B. dry location C.damp location D.moist location
95. The continuity equation is an expression of

A. conservation of mass C. conservation of momentum
B. conservation of energy D.conservationof angular momentum
96. If you place your hand underneath, but not touching , a kettle of hot water, you
mainly feel the presence of heat from
A. conducting B. convection C. radiation D.all of these
97. a ball is thrown straight up into air,. Ignore air resistance. While the ball is in the air
its acceleration
A. Increases B. is zero C. remains constant D. decreases
98. When a vapor condenses to a liquid,

A. its internal energy increases
B. its temperature rises
C. its temperature falls
D. it gives off internal energy
99. What is true about the polytropic exponent, for a perfect gas undergoing an isobaric
process?
A. n > 0 B. n < 0 C. n --> D. n = 0
100. In molecules of the same composition, what are the variations of atomic
arrangements known as?
A. polymers B.monomers C. isomers D.crystal systems
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ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM MARCH 2018
1. Maximum distance for support for rigid metallic conduits

A. 2000 mm B. 2500 mm C. 3000 mm D. 3500 mm
2. What is the factor (A/P, 1%,n)?

A. Uniform series present worth factor C. sinking fund factor
B. Uniform series compound factor D. Capital recovery factor
3. A process in which pressure is constant.

A. Isobaric B. Isochoric C. Isometric D. Isothermal
4. The present worth of all depreciation over the economic life of the item is called
A. Maintenance C. depreciation recovery
B. capital recovery D. annuity
5. Using an allowable shearing stress of 30 MPa, design a solid steel shaft to transmit
9kw at speed of 1200 rpm.
A. 32 mm B. 23 mm C. 46mm D. 64 mm
Solution:
2πNT
60
P=
2π(1200)(T)
60
9000 =
T= 71.62 N-m
𝑇𝑠 =
16T
πD³
30000000 = = , 𝑫 = 𝟐𝟑𝒎𝒎
16(71.62)
πD3
6. EPIRA Is RA________________.
A. 184 B. 9136 C.9163 D.7920
7. The number 1010 base 2 is equivalent to decimal number_______.

A. 6 B. 10 C. 8 D. 12
Solution:
𝟏 𝟎 𝟏 𝟎
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
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𝟖 𝟒 𝟐 𝟏
∴ 8 + 2 = 𝟏𝟎
What is the value of 11101110 base 2 to base 8?

A. 356 B. 365 C. 653 D. 635
Solution:
Group by 3 numbers starting to right side
11 / 101 / 110
21 / 421 / 421 =
2+1=3 4+1 = 5 4+2 =6
Therefore 356
8. An asset is purchased for P 120,000,00. Its estimated life is 10 years, after which it
will be sold for P 12,000,00. Find the depreciation for the second year using SOYD
method.
A. P 17,673 B. 17,637 C. P 18,236 D.18, 326
𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑠
Solution:
𝑑𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = 𝐹𝐶 − 𝑆𝑉 ( )
𝑆𝑢𝑚 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑠
10 − 2 + 1
𝑑𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑛 = 120000 – 12000 ( )
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𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 = 𝟏𝟕𝟔𝟕𝟐. 𝟕𝟑 = 𝟏𝟕𝟔𝟕𝟑
9. A student will receive P 3,000 at the beginning of each 3 months for 4 years. What is
the sum of this annuity of the end of the 4 th year if the interest rate is 6%
compounded quarterly?
A. P 45,604 B. P 54,604 C. P 64.620 D. P 46, 690
Solution:
𝑥
∑ 16
1 3000 (1 + ) = 𝟓𝟒𝟔𝟎𝟒
0.06
4
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11. A wire or cable carrying current, supported by poles, tower and other structure, but
not including vertical or lateral connecting wires.
A. Transmission line B. Line conductor C. Conductor D. Lateral conductor
12. According to RA. 7920 the members of the BSEE shall hold office for a term of
_______ years from the date of appointment or until their successors shall have
been appointed and qualified.
A. 6 B. 4 C.3 D. 5
13. A equipment cost P10,000 with a salvage value of P500 at the end of 10 years.
Calculate the annual depreciation cost by sinking fund method at 4% interest.
A. 791.26 B. 729.28 C. 854.62 D. 896.48
Solution:
(𝐶𝑜−𝑆𝑉)(𝑖)
(1+𝑖)2 −1
d=
𝑑=
(10000−500).04)
(1+.04)2 −1
𝐝 = 𝟕𝟗𝟏. 𝟐𝟔
14. When a part is constrained to move when heated, ot develops

A. Principal stress B. Tensile stress C. Compressive stress D. Shear stress
15. Newton's first law is often referred to as which of the following?

A. The law of straight-line motion C. The law of inertia
B. The law of momentum D. F = ma
16. The object that has momentum must also have

A. Acceleration B. Impulse C. Kinetic Energy D. Potential Energy
17. The maximum strain energy stored in a body without permanent deformation is
known as
A. Impact energy C. Resilience
B. Proof resilience D. Modulus of Resilience
18. A surveyors steel tape with a cross sectional area of 2.5 sq. mm must be stretched
with a pull of 70 N when n use. If the modulus of elasticity of the steel is 207 GPa.
What is the elongation in the 30 m tape?
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A. 4.06 mm B. 6.40 mm C. 3.02 mm D. 2.30 mm
Solution:
PL
𝐴𝐸
ȣ=
(70)(30)
(2.5)(1/1000)2(207x109)
ȣ=
ȣ = 4.06 mm
19. The phenomenon of melting under pressure and freezing again when the pressure is
reduced is known as
A. Sublimation B. Condensation C. Deposition D. Regelation
20. Falling drops of water become spherical due to

A. Capellarity B. Viscosity C. Surface tension D. Compressibility
21. A tank contains oil sp. gr = 0.80, gasoline sp. gr = 0.90 and seawater sp. gr = 1.03. If
the depths of the liquids are 0.5m, 0.8m, and 1m for oil, gasoline and sea water,
respectively. Find the pressure at a depth of 1.8m.
A. 21.092 kPa C. 16.04 kPa
B. 10.104 kPa D. 18.86 kPa
Solution:
P = pgh
𝑃 = 0.8(998)(0.5)(9.8) + 0.9(998)(0.8)(9.8) + 1.03(998)( 0.5)(9.8)
𝑷 = 𝟏𝟔. 𝟎𝟒 𝒌𝑷𝒂
22. A pressure gage measure 50 kPa vacuum in a system. What is the absolute
pressure, if the atmospheric pressure is 101 kPa?
A. 51,000 C. 53,000
B. 52,000 D. 55,000
Solution:
𝑃𝑎𝑏𝑠 = 𝑃𝑎𝑡𝑚 − 𝑃𝑣𝑎𝑐𝑢𝑢𝑚

= 101𝑘𝑃𝑎 − 50𝑘𝑃𝑎
= 𝟓𝟏, 𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝑷𝒂
23. Which of the following engines is less efficient?

A. gas turbine B. diesel engine C. Carnot engine D. gasoline engine
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24. A steel rod of circular cross-section is to carry a tensile load of 30,000 lbs. The
allowable working stress in shear for the rod is 8,000 psi. Find the required diameter
for the rod.
A. 1.093 in C. 2.185 in
B. 3.09 in D. 1.545 in
𝑷
Solution:
𝝈=
𝑨
30000
= 𝜋
( 2)
4 𝑑
𝒅 = 𝟐. 𝟏𝟖𝟓 𝒊𝒏
25. A bar under tension is called a

A. strut B. beam C. shaft D. tie
26. A man paid a 10% down payment of P2,000,000 for a house and lot and agreed to
pay the balance on monthly installments for 5 years at an interests rate of 15%
compounded monthly. What is the monthly installment in pesos?
A. 44,528.34 B. 42,821.87 C. 43,625.92 D. 45,365.78
Solution:
𝑃 = 2,000,000 − 200 ,000
A[(1 + i)n − 1]
P=
(1 + 𝑖)𝑛 − 1
0.15
5(12)
A [(1 + 12 ) − 1]
1,800,000 =
0.15 5(12) 0.15
(1 + 12 ) ( 12 )
𝑨 = 𝟒𝟐, 𝟖𝟐𝟏. 𝟖𝟕
27. Conductors from the service point to the service disconnecting means
A. Feeder B. Service Lateral C. Service Conductor D. Branch Circuit
28. A market situation where there are few sellers and few buyers
A. oligopoly C. bilateral oligopoly
B. oligopsony D. bilateral oligopsony
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29. When a sound wave goes from air to water, the quantity that remains unchanged is
it’s
A. speed B. amplitude C. frequency D. wavelength
30. The index of refraction of benzene is 1.5. The speed of light in benzene is
A. 1.5 x 10^8 m/s B. 2 x 10^8 m/s C. 3 x 10^8 m/s D. 4.5 x 10^8 m/s
𝑐
𝑣=
Solution:
𝑛
3𝑥108
=
1.5
𝒗 = 𝟐𝒙𝟏𝟎𝟖 𝒎/𝒔
31. In how many years will P100 000earned as compound interest of P50 000 if the
interest rate is 9% compounded quarterly?
A. 3.5 B. 4.5 C. 5.56 D. 2.11
50000 = 100000 (1 + (0.09)(𝑁))

Solution:
∴ 𝟒. 𝟓𝟓
32. A fluid said to be ideal if it is

A. incompressible C. viscous and incompressible
B. inviscous D. inviscous and incompressible
33. The current in ampere that the conductor can carry continuously under the
conductor of use without exceeding its temperature rating.
A. Maximum current C. Ampacity
B. Continous current D. Rated Current
34. A farmer selling eggs 50 pesos a dozen gain 20%. If he sell the eggs at the same
price after the cost of the eggs by 12.5%. How much his new gain in percent?
A. 6.89 B. 6.67 C. 6.58 D. 6.12
Solution:
50 = 𝑋 𝑥 0.20 = 250
250 𝑥 0.125 = 31
= 𝟔. 𝟏𝟐
(50 −31)
31
35. A loan of P5000 is made for a period of 15 months, at a simple interest of 15%, what
future amount is due at the end of the loan period?
A. P5937.5 B. P5870.3 C. P5712.40 D. P5690.12
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Solution:
𝐹 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑛𝑖)
𝐹 = 5000 (1 + (12)(0.15)
15
𝑭 = 𝟓𝟗𝟑𝟕. 𝟓
36. Mr. Bacani borrowed money from the bank. He received from the bank P1842 and
promise to repay P2000 at the end of 10mos, determine the rate of simple interest.
A. 12.19% B. 12.03% C. 11.54% D. 10.29
Solution:
𝐹 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑛𝑖)
2000 = 1842(1 + (12)(𝑖)
10
𝑰 = 𝟏𝟎. 𝟐𝟗
37. What rate of interest compound annually is the same as the rate of interest of 8%
compounded quarterly?
A. 8.07% B. 8.12% C. 8.16% D. 8.24%
Solution:
(1 + 2) 2 − 1 = (1 + ) −1
𝑟 0.06 4
4
∴ 𝟖. 𝟐𝟒%
38. The second period contains how many elements?

A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8
39. Mercury carnot wet a glass tube, this due to

A. cohesion B. Adhesion C. Surface tension D. viscosity
40. An amount of P1000 becomes P1608.44 after 4years compounded bimonthly. Find
the nominal rate.
A. 11.69% B. 12.00% C. 12.08% D. 12.32
Solution:
1608.44 = 1000 (1 + (𝑟/(60))0.91

4
∴ 𝟏𝟏. 𝟖𝟗%
41. What is the shortcut key to reach the end of the document?
A. End B. Ctrl + End C. Shift + End D. Home
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42. What refers to a system in which there is flow of mass across its boundaries?
A. Open system B. Closed system
C. Isolated system D. Steady flow system
43. A rubber ball is dropped from a height of 2 m. if there is no loss of velocity after
rebounding, the ball will rise to a height of
A. 2 m B. 1 m C. 3 m D. 4 m
44. Device that takes data from user and convert it into form that can be easily
understandable by computer is
A. storage device B. output device
C. input device D. pointing device
45. How long will it take money to double itself if invested at 5% compounded annually?
A. 13.7 years B. 14.7 years C. 14.2 years D.15.3 years
Solution:
𝐹 = 𝑃(1 + 𝑖)𝑛
𝑇𝑜 𝑑𝑜𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑦, 𝐹 = 2𝑃
2𝑃 = 𝑃 (1 + 𝑖) 𝑛
2 = (1 + 0.05)𝑛
𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑔 𝑜𝑛 𝑏𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑠
log 2 = 𝑛 log 1.05
𝑛=
log 2
log 1.05
𝒏 = 𝟏𝟒. 𝟐 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔
46. If a computer in a network accesses resources that are shared by other computers it
is called a
A. server B. client C. receiver D. sender
47. What annuity is required over 12 years to equate with a future amount of P20, 000?
Assume i = 6% annually
A. P1, 290.34 B. P1, 185.54
C. P1, 107.34 D. P1, 205.74
Solution:
𝐹=𝐴 [ ]
(𝟏+𝒊)𝒏 −𝟏
𝒊
20,000 = 𝐴 [ ]
(1+0.06)12 −1
0.06
𝑨 = 𝑷𝟏, 𝟏𝟖𝟓. 𝟓𝟒
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48. A baseball is thrown in a horizontal plane following a parabolic path with an initial
velocity of 100 m/s at an angle 30° above horizontal. Solve the distance from the
throwing point that the ball attains its original level.
A. 890 m B. 883 m C. 858 m D. 820 m
2𝑉 sin 𝜃
𝑅 = ( cos 𝜃) (
Solution:
)
𝑔
= ( cos 30) ( ) = 𝟖𝟖𝟐. 𝟕 𝒐𝒓 𝟖𝟖𝟑 𝒎
2(100)(sin 30)
𝟗.𝟖𝟏
49. The property of a fluid which enables it to resist tensile stress is known as
A. compressibility B. surface tension
C. cohesion D. adhesion
50. The ratio of the lateral strain to the linear strains is

A. modulus elasticity B. modulus of rigidity
C. bulk modulus D. Poisson’s ratio
51. A uniform series payment occurring at equal interval of time is called

A. Annuity B. Amortization C. Depreciation D. Bond
52. A train whose speed is 60 mph rounds a curve whose radius of curvature is 484 ft.
A. 12 ft/sec 2 B. 𝟏𝟔 𝐟𝐭/𝐬𝐞𝐜 𝟐 C. 14 ft/sec 2 D. 10 ft/sec 2

What is its acceleration?
𝑓𝑡⁄
𝑣 = 60 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑠⁄ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟 × × 1 𝑘𝑚 × 1 𝑚 × = 88 .013
1.61 𝑘𝑚 1000 𝑚 3.28 𝑓𝑡 1 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑟
Solution:
1𝑚 3600 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑐

(88.013 )2
𝑓𝑡
𝑣 ⁄ ⁄ 𝒇𝒕 ⁄
𝑎= 𝑟 = 484 𝑓𝑡= 1𝟔
2
𝑠𝑒𝑐
𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐
53. The process of diffusion into the other through a semi-permeable membrane is
called
A. viscosity B. osmosis C. surface tension D. diffusivity
54. What refers to the need, want or desire for a product backed by the money to
purchase it?
A. Supply B. Demand C. Product D. Good
55. Is the worth of property as shown in the accounting records

A. Scrap Value B. Book Value C. Fair Value D. Use Value
56. How much should you put into a 7.9% savings account in order to have $175,000 in
63 years?
A. $1,541.55 B. $1,454.41 C. $1,342.21 D. $1,356.32
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Solution:
𝑃= = = $𝟏, 𝟒𝟓𝟒. 𝟒𝟏
𝐹 175,000
(1+𝑖)𝑛 (1+0.079)63
57. The branch of mechanics that deals with bodies in motions is known as
A. statics B. dynamics C. kinetics D. kinematics
58. An escalator raises a 100 kg bucket of sand in 10 m in 1 minute. Determine the total
amount of work done during the process.
A. 9800 J B. 32200 J C. 102 J D. 98 J
Solution:
1𝑘𝑔 = 9.81 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑡𝑜𝑛

100 𝑘𝑔 × 9.8 𝑁 × 10 𝑚 = 𝟗𝟖𝟎𝟎 𝑱
59. The energy absorbed in a body, when it is strained within the elastic limits, is known
as
A. Strain energy B. Resilience C. Proof resilience D. Modulus of resilience
60. A side (2 in.) of a square bar is loaded in tension by a force of 12 kips. Determine
the normal stress in ksi in the square bar.
A. 5.5 B. 6 C. 2.6 D. 3
Solution:
𝑏 = 2 𝑖𝑛
𝐹 = 12 𝑘𝑖𝑝𝑠
𝑆 = = = 𝟑 𝒌𝒔𝒊
𝐹 12
𝐴 2×2
61. The simple mathematical statement of the relationship between elastic stress and
A. Boyle′ s law B. 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞′ 𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐰 C. Charles ′ s law D. Gas law

strain stress is proportional to strain. What is this law?
A. Conservation of mass
62. The first law of Thermodynamics is based on which of the following principles?
B. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲
C. Action and reaction
D.The entropy − temperature relationship
A. static waves C. progressive waves

63. Stationary waves are also called
B. 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 D.all of these
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64. Top of window which displays program’s name consist of

A. menu bar B. thumbnail C. dialog box D. title bar
65. A quantity of gas occupies 1.2 cu. Ft. at STP. The gas is allowed to expand to 1.5
cu. Ft. and at 15 psia. What is the new temperature?
A. 700 deg R B. 627.6 deg R C. 640 deg R D. 590 deg R
Solution:
𝑃1 𝑉1 𝑃2 𝑉2
=
𝑇1 𝑇2
@ 𝑆𝑇𝑃
𝑇 = 0℃ = 32℉ = 492°𝑅
𝑃 = 1 𝑎𝑡𝑚 = 14.7 𝑝𝑠𝑖
14.7 𝑝𝑠𝑖 15 𝑝𝑠𝑖 (1.5𝑓𝑡 3 )

=
492°𝑅 𝑇2
𝑻𝟐 = 𝟔𝟐𝟕. 𝟔 °𝑹
A. work B. energy C. 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 D. power

66. What is force per unit area?
67. In a hydraulic press, the small cylinder has a diameter of 8 cm, while the larger
piston has a diameter of 22 cm. If a force of 600 N is applied t the small piston, what
is the force on the larger piston neglecting friction?
A. 3.5 kN B. 4.5 kN C. 5.5 kN D. 6.6 Kn
𝐹
Solution:
Ρ=
𝐴
𝜋𝒹 2
A=
4
𝑃𝑆 = 𝑃𝐿
𝐹𝑆 𝐹𝐿
𝐴𝑆 𝐴𝐿
=
600 𝑁 𝐹𝐿
𝜋 =𝜋
( ) (22 ∗ 22)
4 80 ∗ 80 4
𝐹𝐿 = 𝟒. 𝟓𝐤𝐍
68. Which of the following metallic element has a meaning “heavy stone”?
A. Titanium B. Iron C. Cobalt D. Tungsten
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69. Formula for Calcium chloride.

A. CaCl2 B. Ca2Cl C. CaCl D. CaCl3
70. What is the principle behind fiber optics?

A. Reflection B. Refraction C. Diffraction D. Dispersion
71. When work done in moving a particle round a closed loop in a field is zero, forces in
field are called
A. Zero forces B. Non-conservative forces
C. Conservative forces D. Viscous forces
72. What is the critical angle, in degree, of the incidence for a ray of light passing from
the glass into water? Assume index of refraction for glass = 1.54 and index of
refraction of water = 1.33
A. 59.7 B. 45.8 C. 67.4 D. 50.9
𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠 sin 𝜃𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠 = 𝑛𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 sin 𝜃𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟

Solution:
𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑣𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒 ( 𝜃𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠 → 𝜃𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 )𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛; 𝜃𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 = 90°
𝑛𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟
sin 𝜃𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 = (sin 𝜃𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 )
𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠
1.33
sin 𝜃𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 = (sin 90)
1.54
𝜽𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 = 𝟓𝟗. 𝟕 °
73. How much oxygen is required to convert 11.24 g of cadmium to 12.84 g cadmium
oxide?
A. 1.06 g B. 1.60 g C. 42.06 g D. 24.08 g
Solution:
12.84 𝑔 𝐶𝑑𝑂
−11.24 𝑔 𝐶𝑑
∴ 𝟏. 𝟔𝟎 𝒈 𝑶
74. An archer aims his bow upwards and pulls the string of his arrow with a force of 80N.
The strings make an angle of 25 degrees with vertical. Find the tension in the string
A. 88 N B. 44 N C. 22 N D. 33 N
2 (𝑇) cos 𝜃 = 𝑇1
Solution:
2 (𝑇) cos 25 = 80 𝑁
𝑻 = 𝟒𝟒. 𝟏𝟑 ≅ 𝟒𝟒 𝑵
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75. Which of the following is used in thermal power plant?
A. Brayton Cycle B. Reversed Carnot Cycle
C. Rankine Cycle D. Otto Cycle
76. It requires Q of the heat to make a cup of coffee. How much energy is needed to
make 3 cups of coffee?
A. 3 Q B. 2 Q C. Q D. 4 Q
77. For shear stress, What is the constant of proportionality?

A. Shark Modulus B. Shape Modulus C. Shear Modulus D. Shout Modulus
78. While Young’s Modulus ‘E’ relates to change in length and bulk modulus ‘K’ relates
to change in volume modulus of rigidity ‘G’ relates to change in
A. Weight B. density C. shape D. temperature
79. What do you call a framework composed of members joined at their ends to form a
rigid structure?
A. Machine B. Truss C. Joist D. Purlin
80. If a 1/3 hp pump runs for 20 minutes, What is the energy used?
A. 0.06 ergs B. 0.25KN C. 0.30 MJ D. 0.11 kWhr
1
Solution:
𝐺𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛: 𝑃 = 𝐻𝑃 , 𝑡 = 20 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑠
3
1 746 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑠 60 𝑠𝑒𝑐
𝑊 = 𝑃𝑡 = ( 𝐻𝑝 𝑥 ) (20 min 𝑥 )
3 1 ℎ𝑝 1 𝑚𝑖𝑛
𝑾 = 𝟎. 𝟐𝟗𝟖𝟑 𝑴𝑱 ≅ 𝟎. 𝟑𝟎 𝑴𝑱
81. Car travelled 20 m/s south in 3 min, 25 m/s east in 2 min and 30 m/s northeast in 1
min. Find the average speed in 6 min.
A. 15.31 m/s B. 13.51 m/s C. 32.33 m/s D. 23.33 m/s
Solution:
distance travelled
Average speed =
time elapsed
(20)( 3)(60) + (25)(2)(60) + (30)( 1)(60)
Average speed = = 𝟐𝟑. 𝟑𝟑 𝐦/𝐬
(6)(60)
82. Car travelled 20 m/s south in 3 min, 25 m/s east in 2 min and 30 m/s northeast in 1
min. Find the average velocity in 6 min.
A. 15.31 m/s B. 13.51 m/s C. 32.33 m/s D. 23.33 m/s
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Solution:
displacement
Average velocity =
time elapsed
√(3600 − 1800cos45) + (3000 + 1800cos45)2
2
Average speed = = 𝟏𝟑. 𝟓𝟏 𝐦/𝐬
(6)(60)
83. It is the sum of the internal energy and PV.

A. entropy B. enthalpy C. energy D. Electric field
84. Two sky divers jump at the same time and want to play catch. Where should one
aim if he wants the other to catch it?
A. below
B. above because balls falls faster
C. Above because ball falls slower
D. Straight because there’s no air resistance
85. The temperature when water vapour of the air begins to condense.
A. boiling point B. Freezing point C. Critical point D.dew point
86. What is the temperature rating of THHN Insulation?

A. 60 deg C B. 90 deg C C. 85 deg C D. 75 deg C
87. An aluminum tube (G=28 GPa) has an outer diameter of 100 mm and an inner
diameter of 50 mm. When twisted by a torque T, the tube develops a maximum
shearing strain of 650 x 10^-6. What is the magnitude of the applied torque T?
A. 4250 N-m B. 4900 N-m C. 3350 N-m D. 3800 N-m
Solution:
𝜏=
16 𝑇𝐷
(𝐷 4 −𝑑4 )𝜋
𝜀= ; 𝛾 = (6.50 𝑥10−6 )(28 𝑥109 ) = 18. 2 𝑀𝑃𝑎

𝛾
𝐺
100
16 𝑇 (1000)
18. 2 𝑀𝑃𝑎 =
100 4 50
4
𝜋 ( 1000) − ( 1000)
∴ 𝑻 = 𝟑𝟑𝟓𝟎 𝑵 − 𝒎
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88. Which of the following is spreadsheet software?
A. Microsoft word B. Notepad C. Microsoft excel D. PowerPoint
89. ________ is a way of writing the operating code so they may be easily translated
into machine code or direct computer instruction.
A. basic language B. Fortran C. Pascal D. Assembly language
90. In a manometer, the pressure is measured by balancing it by

A. spring weight
B. Dead weight
C. Column of liquid
D. Leverage pressure
91. A square steel bar is 2 inches on a side and 10 inches long. It is loaded by an axial
tensile force of 40,000 lb. If E = 30 x 10 6 psi and µ= 0.3, determine the change of
volume per unit volume.
A. 0.000133 B. 0.00133 C. 0.000122 D. 0.00122
Solution:
= (𝟏 − 𝟐𝝁)
𝚫𝑽 𝑷
𝐕 𝑨𝑬
= (1 − 2(0.3))
𝚫𝑽 40,000
𝐕 22 (30𝑥106 )
𝚫𝑽
∴ = 𝟎. 𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟏𝟑𝟑
𝐕
92. A solid cube of aluminum is 2.00 cm on each edge. The density of aluminum is 2700
kg/cu. m. Find the mass of the cube.
A. 26.1 g B. 21.5 g C. 32.4 g D. 34.2 g
Solution:
𝑚
𝑣
ρ= ; Vcube = 0.023 = 8 x 10-6 m3
𝑘𝑔
𝑐𝑢.𝑚.
m = ρv = (2700 ) (8 x 10-6 m3) = 0.0216 kg (1000g/kg) = 21.5 g
93. Which of the follow impurity in cast iron makes it hard and brittle?
A. Silicon B. Sulfur C. Manganese D. Phosphorus
94. The property of a material by virtue of which it can be beaten or rated into plates is
called
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A. Malleability B. Ductility C. Plasticity D. Elasticity
95. The temperature of a body is 50 deg F. Find the temperarture in K

A. 10 B. 263 C. 283 D. 510
Solution:
5 5
˚C = 9 (F -32) = 9 (50 – 32) = 10 ˚C
K = ˚C + 273 = 263 K
96. The coefficient of static friction for steel on ice is 0.1. The force needed to set 70-kg
skater in motion is
A. 0.1 N B. 0.7 N C. 7 N D. 70 N
Solution:
F = µW = (0.1) (70kg) = 7 N
97. What is the term used to describe the moving of software from another computer to
your own computer?
A. Surfing B. Downloading C. Uploading D. Accessing
98. At what point is the applied force minimal in opening hinge door?
A. near the hinge B. farthest the hinge C. at the center D. anywhere
99. The colour of stars depend on

A. distance B. temperature C. atmospheric pressure D. pollutants of air
100. Which device is used to measure the wavelength of X-rays?

A. Framing square C. Manometer
B. Spectrometer D. SWR meter
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ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM AUGUST 2017
1. The thermodynamics statement of the conservation of energy of a system is the

A. first law B. second law C. third law D. zeroth law
2. For REE board examination, the passing general average is _____ provided there is
no grade below _____ in any of the subjects.
A. 75 percent, 50 percent C. 70 percent, 50 percent
B. 75 percent, 60 percent D. 70 percent, 60 percent
3. Sec. 23 of Art III of RA 7920 Issuance of Certificate of Registration. The professional

is required to renew license every _____ years upon payment of registration fees.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
4. Find the amount of P30,000 at 6 percent simple interest after 5 years.
Solution:
𝐹 = 𝑃 (1 + 𝑖𝑛)
𝐹 = 30 ,000[1 + 0.06(5)] = 𝟑𝟗, 𝟎𝟎𝟎
5. What is the shortcut key to reach the end of the document?

A. End B. Ctrl+End C. Shift+End D.Home
6. According to RA 7920 the members of the BEE shall hold office for a term of ____
years from the date of appointment or until their successors shall have been
appointed or qualified.
A. 6 B. 4 C. 3 D. 5
7. What refers to a system in which there is flow of mass across its boundaries?
A. Open System C. Isolated system
B. Closed system D. Steady flow system
8. BIOS stands for

A. Basic Input Output Society C. Base Input Output Society
B. Basic Input Output System D. Base Input Output System
9. An investment of $350,000 is made to be allowed by payments of $200,000 each

year for three years. What is the annual rate of return on investment for this
payment?
𝑃 = 𝐴( )
1−(1+𝑖)−𝑛
Solution:
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350,000 = 200,000 (
1−(1+𝑖)−3
𝑖
)
𝒊 = 𝟑𝟐. 𝟕 %
10. What device is used to measure fluid velocity as well the velocity of fluid inside a
pipe?
A. Barometer B. Hydrometer C. Pilot tube D. Pilot tube
11. Bernouli’s equation is an expression of

A. conversation of mass C. conservation of momentum
B. conversation of energy D. conservation of mass and energy
12. Motors must be labelled with the following nameplate rating, manufacturer’s name
and etc. This is:
A. manufacturing rule C. wiring design rule
B. construction rule D. Installation rule
13. A bar of uniform cross section is subject to uniaxial tension and develops a strain in
the direction of the force 1/800. Calculate the change of volume per unit volume.
Assume u = 1/3.
= ( 1 − 2𝑢) ; = 𝑆
≜𝑉 𝑃 𝑃
Solution:
𝑣 𝐴𝐸 𝐴
= 800 (1 − 2 (3))
≜𝑉 1 1
𝑣
= 𝟐𝟒𝟎𝟎 𝑻𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈

≜𝑽 𝟏
𝒗
14. Partially protected locations under canopies, marquees, roofed open porches, and
like locations, and interior locations subject to moderate degrees of moisture.
A. Wet location B. Dry location C. Damp location D. Moist location
15. What is the minimum age for a person to become a member of the Board of
Electrical Engineering?
A. 30 B. 35 C. 40 D. 45
16. The president of an engineering firm wishes to give each of his 50 employees a
holiday bonus of P10,000. How much should he invest monthly for a year at 12
percent nominal interest rate to be able to give that bonus?
𝑃 = 𝐴( ) (1 + 𝑖)−𝑚
1−(1+𝑖)−𝑛
Solution:
𝑖
0.12 −12
)(1 + )
1−(1+ )
50 (10000) = 𝐴 ( 12 0.12 −12
0.12 12
12
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𝑨 = 𝟑𝟗, 𝟒𝟐𝟒. 𝟑𝟗
17. When an object exerts a force on another object, the second object exerts on the
first a force of the same magnitude but in the opposite direction. This law is known
as:
A. Newton’s First law of Motion C. Equipment Grounding Conductor
B. Newton’s Second law of Motion D. Grounding Electrode Conductor
18. A system or circuit conductor that is intentionally grounded.

A. Grounded Conductor C. Equipment Grounding Conductor
B. Grounding Conductor D. Grounding Electrode Conductor
19. Fastest internet connection for home users nowadays.

A. DSL B. Dial-up C. FTTH D. Broadband wireless
20. Which of these elements has the highest atomic numbers?

A. Titanium B. Uranium C. Radium D. Plutonium
21. Concurrent forces are those forces whose line of action

A. meet at one point C. meet on the same plane
B. lie on the same line D. none of these
22. A couple produces

A. combined translator and rotational motion C. translator motion
B. rotational motion D. none of these
23. The rate of doing work is known as

A. Power B. potential energy C. kinetic energy D. none of these
24. A rubber ball is dropped from a height of 2m. If there is no loss of velocity after
rebounding, the ball will rise to a height of
Solution:
ℎ0 = ℎ𝑓
Velocity = Constant
∴ 𝟐𝒎
25. The condition of equilibrium or motion of a rigid body remains unchanged if a force
acting at a given point of the rigid body is replaced by a force of same magnitude
and direction, but acting at a different point provided that the two force have same
line of action. This statement is known as _____________.
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A. PappusProspositions C. Parallelogram Law
B. Principle of Transmissibility D. Varignon’s Theorem
26. A baseball is thrown in horizontal plane following a parabolic path with an initial
velocity of 100 m/s at an angle 30 deg. above horizontal. Solve the distance from the
throwing point that the ball attains its original level.
𝑉𝑜 = 100
𝑚
Solution:
𝑠
𝜃𝑜 = 30 𝑜
𝑉𝑜 2 𝑠𝑖𝑛Ѳ𝑜 (100)2 𝑠𝑖𝑛(2𝑥30)

𝑅 = = = 𝟖𝟖𝟑𝒎
𝑔 9.81
27. The property of a material which allows it to be drawn into a smaller section is called
A. Plasticity B. Ductility C. Elasticity D. Malleability
28. When a body is subjected to three mutually perpendicular stresses, of equal

intensity, the ratio of direct stress to the corresponding volumetric strain is known as
A. Young’s modulus C. Bulk Modulus
B. Modulus of Rigidity D. Poisson’s ratio
29. A diagram which show the variations of the axial for all sections of the span of a
beam, is called
A. Bending moment diagram C. Thrust diagram
B. Shear force diagram D. Stress diagram
30. The ratio of the lateral strain to the linear strains is

A. modulus of elasticity C. bulk modulus
B. modulus of rigidity D. Poisson’s ratio
31. What is an annuity?

A. the future worth of a present amount
B. an annual repayment of a clan
C. a series of uniform amounts over a period of time
D. the present, worth of a future amount
32. Which of the following closely related to d’Alembert’s theorem?

A. Newton’s first law of motion C. Newton’s third law of motion
B. Newton’s second law of motion D. Bernouli’s theorem
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33. Accumulate P6,000 at the end of 12 years at an interest rate of 10 percent.
𝐹 = 𝑃 (1 + 𝑖) 𝑛
Solution:
𝐹 = 6000 (1 + 0.10)12
∴ 𝑭 = 𝟏𝟖, 𝟖𝟑𝟎. 𝟓𝟕
34. A train whose speed is 60 mph rounds a curve whose radius of curvature is 484ft.
What is its acceleration?
5280 𝑓𝑡
Solution:
𝑉 = 60 𝑚𝑝ℎ 𝑥
3600 𝑠𝑒𝑐
𝑓𝑡 2
𝑣2 (88 ) 𝒇𝒕
𝑎 = = 𝑠𝑒𝑐 = 𝟏𝟔
𝑟 484 𝑓𝑡 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝟐
35. Find the maximum shearing stress in a steel shaft of 2” in diameter which transmits
200 horsepower at 875 rpm.
Solution:
2𝜋𝑁𝑇 200(44760 )
𝐻𝑃 = ; 𝑇 = = 1628.29 𝑁 − 𝑚
44760 2𝜋(875)
100 𝑐𝑚 1 𝑖𝑛 1 𝑙𝑏
𝑇 = 1628.29 𝑁 − 𝑚 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 = 14405.82 𝑙𝑏 − 𝑖𝑛
1𝑚 2.54 𝑐𝑚 4.45 𝑁
𝑆𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑥 =
16 𝑇𝑚𝑎𝑥 16 ( 14405.82)𝑙𝑏−𝑖𝑛
𝜋𝐷3 𝜋(2)3
=
𝑺𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒙 = 𝟗𝟏𝟕𝟏 ≈ 𝟗𝟏𝟔𝟗. 𝟖 𝒑𝒔𝒊

36. It state that if two bodies are in thermal equilibrium with a third body, they are also in
thermal equilibrium with each other.
A. first law of thermodynamics C. third law of thermodynamics
B. zeroth law of thermodynamics D. second law of thermodynamics
37. A fluid mass of 1500 kg occupies 2 cu. m. Its specific gravity is nearest
Solution:
𝑃𝑥 = = = 750
𝑚 1500 𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔
𝑣 2 𝑚3 𝑚3
𝑘𝑔
𝑃𝑥 750
𝑚3
𝑃ℎ2𝑜 𝑘𝑔
1000 3
Sg = = = 0.75
𝑚
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38. The opposite of alkali.
A. Acid B. Base C. Fluid D. Substance
39. The viscosity of fluid varies with

A. temperature C. density
B. pressure D. temperature and pressure
40. The New Electrical Engineering Law 7320 originated from House Bill No. ______ &
Senate Bill No. ______.
A. 11063 & 1766 B. 11063 & 1870 C. 11070 & 1871 D. 11070 & 1875
41. The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 7920 was approved under
Board Resolution No. ____ series of 1995.
A. 16 B. 18 C. 22 D. 24
42. The first metal used by man was

A. Iron B. Copper C. Gold D. Bronze
43. Article II of Code of Ethics for Electrical Engineers contains:

A. SEC. 1 to 8 B. SEC. 1 to 6 C. SEC. 1 to 9 D. SEC. 1 to 7
44. Article IV, Rule _____ Requirements for examination as a REE.

A. 14 B. 15 C. 16 D. 17
45. Compute the value of the shear modulus G of steel whose modulus of elasticity E is
200 GPa and Poisson’s ratio u is 0.30
A. 72,456 MPa B. 76,923 MPa C. 79,698 MPa D. 82,400 MPa
𝐸 200 𝑥 109
Solution:
𝐺 = = = 𝟕𝟔, 𝟗𝟐𝟑 𝑴𝑷𝒂

2 + 2𝜇 2 + 2(0.3)
46. A type of annuity where the payments are made at the start of each period,
beginning from the first period
A. Ordinary annuity C. Deferred annuity
B. Annuity due D. Perpetuity
47. In electrochemistry oxidation is a loss of ____________.

A. electron B. proton C. Ion D. anode
48. The cycle generally used for gas turbines is

A. Rankine cycle B. Carnote cycle C. Otto cycle D. Brayton cycle
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49. A Carnot engine operates between 800 K and 200 K. If t absorb 8 kJ of h at in each
cycle, the work it does per cycle is
𝑄𝑛𝑒𝑡
Solution:
𝑛= 𝑇𝑙
=1−𝑇
𝑊𝑛𝑒𝑡 ℎ
𝑄𝑛𝑒𝑡 200 𝐾
𝑛= =1−
8 𝑘𝐽 800 𝐾
𝑸𝒏𝒆𝒕 = 𝟔𝒌𝑱
50. An object weighs 100lb in air and 25 lb in fresh water. Its volume in cubic feet is
closest to
Solution:
BF = 𝑊𝑎𝑖𝑟 − 𝑊𝑎𝑖𝑟 = 100 - 25 = 75 lbs

BF = 𝛿 𝑉𝐵 ; 75 lbs = 62.4 𝑓𝑡3 (𝑉𝐵 )
𝑙𝑏
𝑽𝑩 = 𝟏. 𝟐 𝒇𝒕𝟑
51. What is PDC stands for in EPIRA?
A. Philippine Distribution Commission C. Philippine Distribution Committee
B. Philippine Distribution Code D. Philippine Distribution Coordination
52. Add (10011) base 2 to (25) base 8. Express the answer in base 16
100112 + 0101012 = 101000

Solution:
100112 + 258 = 𝟐𝟖𝟏𝟔

53. The color of zinc is:
A. greyish white B. greenish white C. bluish white D. yellowish white
54. Which of the following computer language is used for artificial intelligence?
A. FORTAN B. PROLOG C. C D. COBOL
55. The maximum moment induced in a simply supported beam of 20 foot span, by a
5,000 pound load at midspan is
Solution:
=
𝑊𝐿 5000 𝑙𝑏 (20𝑓𝑡)
4 4
m= = 25,000 lb-ft
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WITH QUESTION AND SOLUTION

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ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM JULY 2018........................................................................... 2

ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM MARCH 2018 .................................................................... 17

ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM AUGUST 2017 .................................................................. 33

ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM MARCH 2017 .................................................................... 49

ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM AUGUST 2016 .................................................................. 62

ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM MARCH 2016 .................................................................... 81

ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM AUGUST 2015 .................................................................. 95

ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM MARCH 2015 .................................................................. 115

ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM AUGUST 2014 ................................................................ 132

ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM MARCH 2014 .................................................................. 146

ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM AUGUST 2013 ................................................................ 167

ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM MARCH 2013 .................................................................. 190

ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM AUGUST 2012 ................................................................ 213

ESAS PRE-BOARD EXAM JULY 2018

2. In a spreadsheet (EXCEL), the number in cell A2 is set to 2. Then cell B2 is set to

𝐸𝑅𝐼 = (1 + )𝑚 – 1 = (1 + )4 – 1 = 0.0931 𝑥 100% = 𝟗. 𝟑𝟏%

7. Defects seen by optical or electron microscope.

8. NGCP warns ___________ alert if tropical disturbance is expected to make a

9. What is work-in process classified as

15. A conducting connections, whether intentional or accidental, between an electrical

18. MS-DOS is a type of?

19. (111) base 2 + (111) base 2 = ( ) base 2.

24. Which of the following statements is not correct?

I. suggest that XYZ Corporation lower its inventories

27. What is the value of A after this program segment is performed?

31. Find MW of HNO3 in g/mole.

33. 1KB is how many bytes?

34. What is the unit of strain?

35. Which of the following is an example of an integrity violation of e-commerce

36. What is the physical appearance of sodium chloride?

37. What is the oxidation number of Cr in the dichromate ion (Cr2O2)-2 ?

38. A software that is commonly known as firmware.

39. Pulverized fuel is used for

41. Which of the following is a variable renewable source of energy?

42. Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?

43. In cold working of metals

46. The second period contains how many elements?

47. An isentropic process:

𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑎𝑦𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 = 12(30) = 360

𝑃𝑜𝑢𝑡 = 𝑄𝛾ℎ 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝛾ℎ = 𝑃

10,000 = 1000 [ 𝑖(1+𝑖)20 ]

57. An adiabatic process with no work done is

58. Article IV Rule __________. Requirements form examination as a REE.

59. The phenomenon known as corrosion in metals is by nature

60. A force causing a rise in liquid in tubes of small diameter.

61. Also known as PRC Renewal Law.

(1200)(0. 03) = 1200 (1 − 0.03) (𝑖) ( )

64. The majority of the rocks in the Earth’s crust are:

66. What is another term for modulus of elasticity?

68. Which light contains wavelengths of all or nearly colors?

71. What rules are included in article V of RA 7920?

74. What is the temperature rating of a TW insulated conductor?

75. The brain of any computer system is

76. Electrical symbol represented by a solid line

77. A storage system for small amounts of data is

78. The place where buyers and sellers come together

79. Which is most common language used in web designing ?

87. Gold with 79 protons has an atomic number of