REGISTERED MASTER ELECTRICIAN Licensure Examination

April 2023 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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 to the letter of your choice on the answer
sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil No.
1 only.

MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A device that de-energizes a circuit or a portion of a circuit within an established
time frame when a current to ground exceeds the values determined for a class A
device is which of the following: September 2022 RME BE
A. Fuse C. Circuit breaker
B. Voltage regulator switch D. Ground Fault Interrupter
2. The definition of a pool includes wading, swimming and therapeutic pools, and the term
fountain includes which of the following: September 2022 RME BE
I. Reflection pools III. Display pools
II. Drinking fountain IV. All of the above
A. II C. All of the above
B. I,III,IV D. IV only
3. A bare conductor is one with:
A. Several layers of thermoplastic insulation
B. Only one layer of insulation
C. A covering that is not recognized by the PEC as electrical insulation
D. No covering or insulation whatsoever
4. Which of the following anchors may not be used to secure electrical equipment to
masonry walls?

A. Lead anchors approved for the weight of the equipment

B. Toggle bolts
C. Threaded stud” shot” into the masonry
D. Wooden plugs driven into holes in the masonry for holding wood screws

5. Service entrance using copper conductors shall have sufficient capacity and shall NOT
be smaller than_____.
a. 5.5 mm2 b. 3.5 mm2 c. 14.0 mm2 d. 8.0 mm2
6. A motor enclosure designed and constructed to contain sparks of flashes that may
ignite surrounding gas or vapour is called ____. September 2022 RME BE
A. Encapsulated C. non-ventilated
B. explosion proof D. water cooled
7. Something constructed so that moisture will not enter the enclosure under specific
test conditions is called_______.
a. Watertight b. moisture proof c. waterproof d. rainproof
8. Two resistors R2-20Ω and R3-20Ω are connected in parallel, but resistor R1-5Ω is in
series with both the battery and the parallel combination of R2 and R3. What is the
total resistance of R2 and R3?
a. 40Ω c. 20Ω
b. 10Ω d. 30Ω
9. If the total combined resistance of R2 and R3 is 10Ω, what is the total resistance of
the entire circuit if R1-5Ω?
a. 15Ω c. 45Ω
b. 20Ω d. 5Ω
10. An incandescent lamp has a resistance of 104 ohms when 2 amperes of current flow. What
is the voltage?
a. 240 volts c. 120 volts
b. 208 volts d. 12 volts
11. What is the resistance of a parallel circuit resistors 30 ohms and 50 ohms?
a. 22.50 ohms c. 6.85 ohms
b. 18.75 ohms d. 10.55 ohms
12. What is the total resistance of the series circuit with four Christmas lights
connected, each of which has a resistance of 3 ohms?
a. 2 ohms c. 6 ohms
b. 4 ohms d. 12 ohms
13. What is the minimum size THW cooper conductor that may be used on a 30-ampere branch
circuit?
a. No. 14 AWG c. No. 10 AWG
b. No. 12 AWG d. No. 8 AWG
14. The PEC allows wall-switch controlled receptacles in dwelling units in liue of
lighting outlets in all habitable rooms except:
a. Basement and attic c. bedrooms
b. Living room and family rooms d. kitchen and bath
15. Insulated conductors of No. 6 or smaller intended for use as grounded conductors in a
circuit must be either if the following colors:( Sept. 7, 2021 RME)
a. Blue or black
b. Red or black
c. White, gray or have three continuous white stripes on other than green insulation
d. Orange or yellow
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16. EMT shall be supported at least every:

a. 4 feet c. 10 feet
b. 8 feet d. 15 feet
17. The total equivalent bend in rigid conduit between pull points (outlet to outlet,
fitting to fitting, or outlet to fitting) shall not exceed:
a. 3 quarter bends (270°) c. 5 quarter bends (450°)
b. 4 quarter bends (360°) d. 6 quarter bends(540°)
18. When a branch circuit feeds both noncontinuous and continuous loads, the circuit must
be sized to accommodate 100% of the noncontinuous load plus what percent of the
continuous load?
a. 110% c. 120%
b. 115% d. 125%
19. What percent of fixed electric space heating loads must be used in calculating the
total connected load on a branch circuit of or feeder?
a. 100% c. 150%
b. 125% d. 200%
20. Receptacles installed on 15-and 20-ampere branch circuits must always be what type?
a. Duplex receptacles c. Twist-lock receptacles
b. Grounding type d. Three-prong type
21. The required distance between outlets along the floor line of any wall space in the
livng rrom of a dwelling unit is which of the following: April 2023 Predicted Question
A. Only one outlet is required per wall
B. No more than 6 feet measured horizontally from one outlet to another
C. None of the above
D. EVERY 10 feet

22. Type NMC cable may be used in:

a. Storage battery rooms c. Hazardous (classified) locations
b. Dry or moist locations d. Theaters, auditoriums or similar
places of assembly
23. Where steel plates are used to protect a cable or wiring method as described in the
above question, what is the required minimum thickness of the plate?
a. 1/32 inch c. 1/8 inch
b. 1/16 inch d. 3/8 inch
24. Appliance receptacle outlets installed for a specific appliance must be installed
within how many feet of the intended location of the appliance?
a. 6 feet c. 10 feet
b. 8 feet d. 12 feet
25. The conductors between the point of termination of the overhead service drop or
underground service lateral and the main disconnecting device in a building are known
as:
a. Service c. Service drop
b. Service conductors d. Service-entrance equipment
26. Where the voltage between conductors does not exceed 300, and not more than 6 feet of
service conductors pass over not more than 4 feet of the overhang portion of the roof,
and the conductors terminate in a through-the-roof raceway or other approved support,
the clearance of service conductors above the roof is reduced to not less than:
a. 6 inches c. 18 inches
b. 12 inches d. 24 inches
27. What percentage of fill is allowed in a conduit with three conductors?
a. 30% c. 50%
b. 40% d. 60%
28. Immediately before service conductors enter the bushed holes in a service head, what
should be provided for the conductors?
A. Drip loops
B. Solderless connectors
C. Weatherproof connectors
D. Soldered connectors
29. Low torque, low speed synchronous motors used to drive such equipment as
recriprocating compressors or pumps that start unloaded do not require a fuse greater
than which of the following: April 2023 Predicted Question
A. 150 percent of the volt-amperes
B. 185 percent of the run voltage
C. 100 percent of the continuous load
D. 200 percent of the full load current
30. What is the minimum allowable diameter of a rod-type grounding electrode?
A. ½ inch c. ¾ inch
B. 5/8 inch d. 1 inch
31. Which of the following systems and materials is not permitted to be used as a
grounding electrode?
A. Metal underground gas piping c. Stainless steel
B. Zinc coated steel d. copper pipe larger than the metric
designator 21
32. What is the minimum size grounded system conductor permitted by the PEC?
A. 6 AWG copper c. 10 AWG aluminum
B. 8 AWG copper d. 250 MCM copper
33. On a switchboard with busbars, phase B would have the highest voltage to ground in a:
a. Delta-Wye system
b. High-leg delta connected system
c. Wye-Wye system
d. Scott connection
34. The minimum size copper equipment grounding conductor for a 200-ampere circuit is:
a. No. 3/0 AWG c. No. 8 AWG
b. No. 6 AWG d. No. 10 AWG
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35. Auxiliary gutters must not be filled to greater than:

a. 20% c. 40%
b. 30% d. 50%
36. The panels of switchboard must be made of:
a. Moisture-resistant, non-combustible material c. Impact-resistant material
b. Raintight material d. waterproof material
37. How shall busbars be mounted in a panelboard? Sept. 2021 RME BE
A. Snug, but not tight c. Rigidly
B. Loose d. Horizontal to the floor
38. Panelboards must be mounted in:
a. Cabinets c. Cutout boxes
b. Enclosures designed for the purpose d. Any of these
39. A cutout box installed in a damp ant wet location shall be:
a. Raintight c. Weatherproof
b. Waterproof d. Rainproof
40. Plug fuses of 15 ampere and lower rating must be identified by what type of window
configuration?
a. Round c. square
b. Hexagonal d. octagonal
41. If a multiwire branch circuit supplies line-to-line loads, the branch-circuit
protective device must open each.
a. All ungrounded conductors simultaneous
b. Grounded conductor
c. Ungrounded conductor individually
d. Bonding conductor
42. The rating of the overcurrent protective device for a circuit supplying a hermetic
motor-compressor must be at least what percent of the nameplate rated-load current?
a. 50% c. 115%
b. 75% d. 150%
43. The rated ampacity of conductors and overcurrent devices of a feeder for to or more
branch circuits supplying X-ray equipment for non-medical or non-dental use must not
be less than 100% of the momentary demand rating of the two largest pieces of X-ray
equipment plus what percent of the momentary ratings of other X-ray apparatus?
a. 5% c. 15%
b. 10% d. 20%
44. Where the allowable current rating of a busway does not correspond to a standard
rating of overcurrent device, what rating is permitted?
a. The next lower rating c. The next higher rating
b. No overcurrent protection is required d. None of the above
45. What is the name of direct-indicating instrument for measuring resistance?
a. voltmeter c. Ohmmeter
b. Wattmeter d. Ammeter
46. An instrument used to indicate or record the speed of a machine in revolutions per
minute (rpm) is called: RME BE 2010, 2015
a. Frequency meter c. Tachometer
b. Footcandle meter d. Synchroscope
47. A hazardous location in which ignitable concentrations of flammable liquid-produced
vapors or combustible liquid-produced vapors can exist under normal operating
conditions is classified as a:
A. Class I, Division 1 location
B. Class I, Division 2 location
C. Class II, Division 1 location
D. Class II, Division 2 location
48. 200 amp service entrance equipment located indoors at a single-family dwelling must
meet which of the following requirements: RME BE SEPTEMBER 2019
A. Have 24 branch circuits
B. None of the above
C. Use bolt-in fuses or circuit breakers
D. Be illuminated
49. In healthcare facility, receptacles supplied from the emergency system shall:
A. Not be utilized
B. Have a distinctive color or marking
C. Have 30 A rating
D. Be installed in hallways and bathrooms
50. What is the minimum size electric required on a single-family
dwelling?

A. 60 amperes C. 125 amperes

B. 100 amperes D. 150 amperes

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