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The minimum size for fixture luminaire wires shall not be smaller than
a. 0.75mm2 b. 1.0mm2 c. 1.25mm2 d. 1.50mm2
2. The location of the grip handle of a circuit breaker from the floor shall be not more than
a. 1089mm b. 1890mm c. 1900mm d. 1980mm
3. CO/ALR snap switches shall be rated 20 amps or less if connected to conductors made up of
a. Aluminum b. Copper c. Copper-clad Aluminum d. Steel
4. This is used only to control permanently installed incandescent luminaires.
a. Bull Switches b. Dimmer Switches c. Toggle Switches d. Control Switches
5. Receptacles in __________ shall not have a face-up installation.
a. Countertops b. Bath tubs c. Ceiling d. Gutters
6. The thickness of receptacle metal faceplates made up of ferrous metals should be
a. 0.25mm b. 0.50mm c. 0.75mm d. 1.0mm
7. The thickness of receptacle metal faceplates made up of non-ferrous metals should be
a. 0.25mm b. 0.50mm c. 0.75mm d. 1.0mm
8. The phase arrangement of 3-phase buses shall be
a. A-B-C b. C-B-A c. Either a or b d. Neither a nor b
9. Switchboards shall have a clearance from the ceiling not less than
a. 900mm b. 1200mm c. 1500mm d. 1800mm
10. Lighting and branch circuit panelboard shall not have more than _____ overcurrent devices.
a. 42 b. 21 c. 14 d. 7
11. In a 2-pole circuit breaker, _____ overcurrent devices are in a panelboard.
a. 42 b. 21 c. 14 d. 7
12. In a 3-pole circuit breaker, _____ overcurrent devices are in a panelboard.
a. 42 b. 21 c. 14 d. 7
13. __________ shall not be installed in panelboards
a. Permanent breakers b. Recessed breakers c. Wye Breakers d.Delta breakers
14. __________ shall be secured in place by an additional fastener.
a. Forward-fed devices b. Side-fed devices c. Back-fed devices d. Bottom-fed devices
15. An assembly of a systematic and standard arrangement of two or more components such as motor
controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, circuit breakers and related control devices
a. Industrial control panel c. Protection-control augmented system
b. Electrical system assembly d. Panel-safety scheme
16. No lighting fixtures or ceiling suspended fans within _____ mm horizontally and _____ mm vertically from
the top of the bathtub rim or shower stall threshold.
a. 800, 1200 b. 900, 2400 c. 1200, 2800 d. 1600, 4200
17. Luminaires near combustible materials shall not be subject to temperature in excess of
a. 60oC b. 75oC c. 90oC d. 100oC
18. Pendant conductors for mogul-based lamp holders shall not be smaller than
a. 0.75mm2 b. 1.5mm2 c. 2.0mm2 d. 3.2mm2
19. Pendant conductors for candelabra-based lamp holders shall not be smaller than
a. 0.75mm2 b. 1.5mm2 c. 2.0mm2 d. 3.2mm2
20. Pendant conductors longer than 900 mm shall be __________ together.
a. knotted b. twisted c. welded d. soldered
21. Appliances in general shall not be less than _____ of the marked rating rated at continuous load.
a. 100% b. 115% c. 125% d. 130%
22. Wirings shall not be less than __________ above the heated ceiling with an ambient temperature of 50oC.
a. 20mm b. 30mm c. 40mm d. 50mm
23. Motors having a speed of __________ are considered as low speeds.
a. 800 rpm b. 1000 rpm c. 1200 rpm d. 1500 rpm
24. In motors and multi-motor equipment marking, T.P. stands for
a. Torque Protection c. Torsionally Protected
b. Thermally Protected d. Transmission Protection
25. In motors and multi-motor equipment marking, Z.P. stands for
a. Zap Protected c. Zooning Protection
b. Zonal Protection d. None of these
26. In motors, the screw-type pressure terminals (2.0mm2) requires _____ N-m of torque.
a. 0.5 b. 0.6 c. 0.7 d. 0.8
27. In general single motors, the ampacity of branch circuit shall not be less than ______ of the motor’s full load
current.
a. 100% b. 115% c. 125% d. 130%
28. In single motors, wye-start, delta-run motors shall be sized at ________ of the motor full load current.
a. 50% b. 54% c. 58% d. 62%
29. In single motors, part-winding motors shall be sized at ________ of the motor full load current.
a. 50% b. 54% c. 58% d. 62%
30. The corresponding code letter for 12.5-13.99 KVA per horsepower with locked-rotor is
a. D b. P c. K d. X
31. Motors, motor circuits and controllers shall have atleast _____ of the disconnecting means readily
accessible.
a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four
32. The ampere rating and interrupting capacity shall not be less than ________ of the full-load current rating of
the motor, 600V, nominal.
a. 100% b. 115% c. 125% d. 130%
33. The full-load current of a 2HP single-phase motor at 230V is
a. 10.5A b. 12A c. 14A d. 22A
34. A device provided in a power supply cord or cord set that senses leakage current and interrupts circuit at a
predetermined level of leakage current.
a. Leakage current level and interruption predetermination
b. Leakage current protection and interruption circuitry
c. Leakage current detection and interruption protection
d. Leakage current sensor and interruption detection
35. In air conditioning and refrigerant equipment, wye-start, delta-run motor-compressor shall have a rating of
________ ampacity of the full load rated current.
a. 56% b. 68% c. 72% d. 80%
36. The ampacity of generator conductors shall be protected not less than ________ of the nameplate current
rating of the generator.
a. 100% b. 115% c. 125% d. 135%
37. Autotransformers 600V, nominal, or less shall be protected by an OCD not less than ________ of the rated
full-load current.
a. 100% b. 115% c. 125% d. 135%
38. Transformers over __________ shall be installed in a vault room.
a. 20000V b. 25000V c. 30000V d. 35000V
39. Transformers shall have a weatherproof enclosure, not located within 300mm of combustible materials
unless it has a __________ insulation systems or higher.
a. Class 115 b. Class 155 c. Class 515 d. Class 511
40. Less flammable liquid-insulated transformers shall be insulated and has a fire point not less than
a. 90 oC b. 100 oC c. 150 oC d. 300oC
41. Transformer vaults shall have a doorway sill not less than __________ in height.
a. 100mm b. 145mm c. 180mm d. 250mm
42. Transformer vault materials for the wall and roofs shall have adequate mechanical strength with fire
resistance of __________.
a. 1.5 b. 2hrs c. 3 hrs d. 5hrs
43. Transformer vault ventilation opening with automatic closing fire dampers shall have a fire rating of not less
than __________.
a. 1.5 b. 2hrs c. 3 hrs d. 5hrs
44. Capacitors containing more than ________ of flammable liquid shall be enclosed in vaults or outdoor fenced
enclosures.
a. 9L b. 10L c. 11L d. 12L
45. The time of discharge for capacitors at under 600V nominal after disconnecting from the source of supply
a. 1 minute b. 3 minutes c. 5 minutes d. 7 minutes
46. The time of discharge for capacitors at over 600V nominal after disconnecting from the source of supply
a. 1 minute b. 3 minutes c. 5 minutes d. 7 minutes
47. The ampacity of conductors for capacitors at under 600V nominal shall not be less than ________ of the
rated current.
a. 100% b. 115% c. 125% d. 135%
48. Over 600V rated resistors and reactors shall have a clearance of __________ from combustible material.
a. 300mm b. 305mm c. 310mm d. 315mm
49. The nominal voltage per cell for lead-acid type battery
a. 1.2V b. 1.5V c. 2V d. 4.4V
50. The nominal voltage per cell for alkali type battery
a. 1.2V b. 1.5V c. 2V d. 4.4V
51. A battery comprised of one or more rechargeable cells of the lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, or other
rechargeable electrochemical types.
a. Primary Battery b. Non-rechargeable Battery c. Storage battery d. Either a or c
52. Supplying an enclosure with a protective gas at a sufficient flow and positive pressure to reduce the
concentration of any flammable gas/vapor initially present to an acceptable level.
a. Pressurization b. Purging c. Polymerization d. Sintering
53. Supplying an enclosure with a protective gas with or without continuous flow at a sufficient pressure to
prevent flammable gas/vapor, a combustible dust, or an ignitable fiber to enter.
a. Pressurization b. Purging c. Flow-filling d.Sintering
54. Which of the following is not a reference standard for hazardous locations
a. American Petroleum Institute c. Fire and Safety Standards Administration
b. Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society d. National Fire Protection Association
55. Special Conditions refer to
a. Chapter 5 b. Chapter 6 c. Chapter 7 d. Chapter 8
56. Locations that has presence of combustible dust.
a. Class I b. Class II c. Class III d. Class IV
57. Locations that has the presence of ignitable fibers or flyings
a. Class I b. Class II c. Class III d. Class IV
58. Flammable gases or vapors are present in air which is sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
a. Class I b. Class II c. Class III d. Class IV
59. MESG stands for
a. Minimum expansion safety gap b. Maximum expansion safety gap
b. Minimum experimental safe gap d. Maximum experimental safe gap
60. Special equipment refers to
a. Chapter 4 b. Chapter 5 c. Chapter 6 d. Chapter 7
61. Class I, Group A consists of
a. Acetylenes b. Acetates c. Alkanes d. Alkynes
62. Class I with MESG value of over 0.75 and a MIC ratio of over 0.8
a. Group A b. Group B c. Group C d. Group D
63. Class I with MESG value of 0.46 to 0.75 and a MIC ratio of 0.41 to 0.8
a. Group A b. Group B c. Group C d. Group D
64. Class I with MESG value of 0.45 or below and a MIC ratio of 0.40 or below.
a. Group A b. Group B c. Group C d. Group D
65. Class II classification wherein atmospheres contains carbonaceous dusts
a. Group D b. Group E c. Group F d. Group G
66. Class II classification wherein atmospheres contains combustible metal dusts
a. Group D b. Group E c. Group F d. Group G
67. Ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are present continuously or for long periods of time
a. Class I, Zone 0 b. Class I, Zone 1 c. Class I, Zone 2 d. Class I, Zone 3
68. Ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are unlikely to occur under normal conditions
a. Class I, Zone 0 b. Class I, Zone 1 c. Class I, Zone 2 d. Class I, Zone 3
69. Ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors may exist under normal conditions
a. Class I, Zone 0 b. Class I, Zone 1 c. Class I, Zone 2 d. Class I, Zone 3
70. A building or part of part thereof used to provide services or treatment to four or more patients at the same
time.
a. Ambulatory Health Care Facility c. Limited Care Facility
b. Health Care Facility d. Patient Emergency Facility
71. A system of circuits and equipment intended to supply alternate power to a limited number of prescribed
functions vital to the protection of life and safety.
a. Alternate Power Source c. Alternating Current Power Distribution Box
b. Plugging Box d. Emergency System
72. Patient bed location for general care areas shall be supplied by atleast _____ branch circuits
a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
73. Patient bed location for critical care areas shall be supplied by atleast _____ branch circuits
a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
74. Patient bed location for general care areas shall be provided with a minimum of _____ receptacles.
a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
75. Patient bed location for critical care areas shall be provided with a minimum of _____ receptacles.
a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
76. Multiple occupancies are occupancy of any room or space for assembly of ________ or more.
a. 100 b. 250 c. 500 d. 1000
77. A luminaire with multiple lamps arranged in a row.
a. Border light b. Footlight c. Strip Light d. Multi-luminaire Light
78. The wall and arch that separates the stage from the auditorium.
a. Arkham b. Proscenium c. Torroid d. Annulum
79. Amusement rides and attractions shall be maintained not less than __________ in any direction from
overhead conductors which are rated 600V.
a. 3000 mm b. 3500 mm c. 4000 mm d. 4500 mm
80. In carnivals and circuses, each ride and concession shall be provided with fused disconnect switch or circuit
breaker located within __________ of the operator’s station.
a. 900 mm b. 1200 mm c. 1500 mm d. 1800 mm
81. Professional projector is a type of projector which has _______ perforations per meter on each edge.
a. 202 b. 212 c. 222 d. 232
82. Manufactured home is a structure, transportable in one or more sections wherein when erected on site
covers ________ or more.
a. 20m2 b. 30m2 c. 40m2 d. 50m2
83. The overall length of power supply cord for mobile and manufactured homes shall not be less than 6400 mm
and shall not exceed __________.
a. 8m b. 9m c. 10m d. 11m
84. In recreational vehicles, the cord exposed usable length, measured to the point of entry on the vehicle
exterior shall be a minimum of __________ where the point of entrance is at the rear of the vehicle.
a. 1500mm b. 6000mm c. 7600mm d. 9000mm
85. The corresponding demand factor for 5 recreational vehicle sites
a. 35% b. 45% c. 55% d. 65%
86. A building unit that flows on water, is moored in a permanent location, and has a premises wiring system
served through connection by permanent wiring to an electricity supply system not located on the premises.
a. Mobile Home b. Floating Building c. Submerged Facility d. Watercraft
87. How many chapters are there in PEC?
a. 6 b. 7 c. 8 d. 9
88. In land areas subject to tidal fluctuation, the electrical datum plane is a horizontal plane __________ above
the highest tide level for the area occurring under normal circumstances.
a. 150mm b. 300mm c. 600mm d. 900mm
89. In electric signs and outline lightings, branch circuits with neon lamps shall be rated not to exceed
__________.
a. 15A b. 20A c. 30A d. 50A
90. In electric signs and outline lightings, enclosures shall be atleast 0.40 mm thick if and only if it is made up of
__________.
a. Steel sheet b. Aluminum sheet c. Iron sheet d. Copper sheet
91. In electric signs and outline lightings, the location shall be atleast __________above areas with access to
vehicles unless protected from damage.
a. 1500mm b. 3000mm c. 4500mm d. 6500mm
92. In cranes and hoists, the extreme limit of displacement of the contact wires is within less than __________.
a. 15mm b. 30mm c. 40mm d. 60mm
93. The demand factor for 7 cranes or hoists
a. 0.62 b. 0.70 c. 0.78 d. 0.86
94. The demand factor for 7 elevators on a single feeder
a. 0.70 b. 0.77 c. 0.84 d. 0.91
95. A lighting fixture intended for installation in the wall of a pool or fountain in a niche that is sealed against the
entry of pool water.
a. Dry-niche luminaire c. Damp-niche luminaire
b. Wet-niche luminaire d. Sunlight-directed luminaire
96. Sources of power for legally required standby systems shall be available within the time required for the
application but not to exceed __________.
a. 30 seconds b. 45 seconds c. 60 seconds d. 100 seconds
97. A prime-mover driven generator set has a time delay feature permitting a _____ - minute setting to avoid
retransfer in case of short-time reestablishment of the normal source.
a. 1 d. 5 c. 10 d. 15
98. Storage batteries for emergency systems shall be of suitable rating and capacity to supply and maintain the
load for a minimum period of __________, without voltage to the load falling 87.5 of the normal.
a. 1.5 hrs b. 3 hrs c. 5 hrs d. None of these
99. Communication circuit’s wires and cables shall have a vertical clearance of not less than __________ from all
points of the roof which they pass.
a. 900 mm b. 1500 mm c. 2500 mm d. 3000 mm
100. Radio and television equipment’s clearance from lighting rod systems shall not be less than __________.
a. 600 mm c. 900 mm c. 1200 mm d. 1800 mm