PRE-DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Choose the letter of the best answer and write the letter of
your answer on the separate sheet of paper:
_____1. It is any associated material for connecting end of stock securely.
a. Fitting c. Rigid
b. Ground d. Wire ways

_____2. It is used for mounting a convenience outlet on walls.

a. Junction Box c. Utility Box
b. Frames d. Fitting

_____3. It is used for splitting conductors and splices.

a. Utility Box c. Junction Box
b. Fastening Device d. Adhesive

_____4. It is a bend used to adopt the conduit from the surface to a particular box or fittings.
a. Bending c. Conduit bending
b. Offset d. Strap

_____5. It is a process of removing sharp edges or burrs left after cutting the pipe.
a. Shaping c. Finishing
b. Reaming d. Smoothing
_____6. What is the tool used to bend a metallic conduit?
a. Hacksaw b. Hickey c. Hammer d. Reamer

_____7. How many degrees is a quarter angle bend?

a. 45 degrees c. 180 degrees
b. 90 degrees d. 135 degrees

_____8. What type of conduit is designed to lessen or eliminate fire hazard and electrical accident?
a. Electrical Metallic Tubing c. Polyvinyl Chloride
b. Rigid Steel Conduit d. Armored Cable (BX)

_____9. How many quarter bends are allowed in a one run of electrical metallic and nonmetallic conduit as allowed by
the code?
a. 2 b.3 c. 4 d. 6

_____10. What type of fitting is used to secure EMT to metallic boxes?

a. connector b. condulets c. adapter with locknut d. Coupling

_____11. What is the type of bend that makes one quarter turn ?
a. offset b. elbow c. saddle d. goose neck

_____12. What is the standard length of Rigid Metallic Conduit?

a. 10 ft. b. 12 ft. c. 14 ft. d. 20 ft.
_____13. A neutral conductor shall be placed within the__________.
a. same conduit b. the other conduit c. separate circuit d. anywhere

_____14. It is the minimum size of conduit which can be installed in industrial occupancies.
a. ½” b. 3 /4” c. 1” d. 1 ½”

_____15. It is a type of fitting which is used to change direction.

a. connector b. coupling c. adaptor d. elbow
 Rigid Steel Conduit (RSC)
A rigid steel conduit serves the same purpose as with the Electrical Metallic Tubing. It is designed to protect the
electrical wiring of building from electrical hazard due to faulty wiring. It is usually installed buried in concrete wall
floor and ceiling, in masonry or similar materials. It is also used for exposed and
concealed work, and it provides maximum protection when there is mechanical damage. For this wiring method to be
effective, safe and reliable, it is a must that it should follow the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) standard and
specifications.
PEC Provisions
The Philippine Electrical Code is a set of rules and regulations which govern all electrical wiring.
The following standard and specifications must be followed in installing Rigid Metal Conduit:

Standard size of RSC

Rigid metal conduit has smooth inside diameter. Its standard length follows the gas pipe which is 10
feet and a diameter from ½”, ¾” , up to 6 inches.
Protected by enamel.
Conduit protected only with enamel is permitted only in indoor occupancies not subjected to severe
corrosive influences.

Dissimilar metal.
Contacts of metal to another metal must be avoided in installing RSC to prevent the possibility of
galvanic
reaction.

Corrosion protection.
Conduits fitting with corrosion protection are permitted to be installed in concrete, direct earth burial or
in areas subjected to corrosive influences.
Fittings
these are the types of conduit fittings which are usually used when the wiring installation make sharp turns. The
letter L shows that an elbow or fitting makes right angle turn. They are:

LR L Right Condulet LB L Box Condulet

LL L Left Condulet C Condulet
Loading . . . .
 Processes in RSC Installation

 Bending
 Cutting
 Reaming
 Threading
 Bending
Rigid steel conduit can also be bent using a hickey or conduit
bender. It follows the same procedure as that in bending electrical
metallic tubing.
 Cutting
The conduit is cut with a hacksaw or pipe cutter. For easy and
safe way of cutting, a bench vise is recommended so that the pipe
can be held firmly while it is being cut.
 Reaming
After cutting the pipe with hacksaw or pipe cutter, it leaves burrs.
This must be removed to avoid damage of wire insulation when the
wire is inserted in to the pipe. A reamer or round file can be used to
remove burrs.
 Threading
Since rigid metal conduit is commonly used in wet places, sealing of
termination can be best done if the pipe is threaded. These will prevent
water from entering the conduit. The use of dies and dies stock keep
the end of the pipe threaded. The sizes of dies stock ranges from ½ to 6
inches.

Dies and
dies Tripod with pipe cutter Die and dies
stock stock