PEC Review Questions

1. A wall screen or fence less than ___ in height shall not be considered as a preventing access unless it has other features that
provide a degree of isolation equivalent to the height of the fence in question.
a. 2000mm b. 2500mm c. 3000mm d. 1500mm.
2. Branch circuit conductors supplying a single phase motor shall have an ampacity not exceeding ____.
a. 100% b. 125% c. 200% d. 115%
3. Pits within ___ horizontally from the flammable vapor source, shall be considered a hazardous location under class 1 location.
a. 6000mm b. 5000mm c. 7600mm d. 4600mm.
4. Type TW conductor is a ___ type. a. moisture and heat resistant b. moisture & heat resistant thermoplastic. c. moisture
resistant and thermoplastic d. heat resistant and thermoplastic.
5. The current in amperes a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature
rating. a. ampacity b. capacity c. rating d. amperage.
6. Flat conductor cables maybe installed n any of the following location except one. Which one is this? a) on hard
concrete flooring b. in wet locations c. for branch circuits d. in damp location.
7. Operation of loads and for intervals of time, both of which maybe subject to wide variations. a. periodic duty b. intermittent
duty c. continuous duty d. varying duty.
8. For equipment rated 1200A and over 1900mm wide containing overcurrent devices and control devices at least one entrance of
not less than ___ wide and ___ high shall be provided at each end. a. 600mm, 2000mm b. 600mm, 2500mm c. 800mm,
2000mm d. 800mm, 2500mm.
9. Batteries and direct current circuits shall be physically separated by at least a __ gap or other approved means from circuits of a
different power source. a.12mm b. 15mm c. 20mm d. 10mm.
10. Where contactors are used as the disconnecting means for fuses, an individually externally operable switch, such as tumbler
switch for the control of each contactor shall be located at a distance of not more than___ from the contactor. a. 1500mm b.
1800mm c. 2000mm d. 2400mm.
11. No electrical installation, alteration and or addition shall be connected to any power supply or any other sources of electrical
energy without. a. an electrical permit b. an application for inspection c. certificate of payment d. certificate of final inspection.
12. Four 3 phase motor are supplied by one common feeder cable. The full load current ratings of the motors are 10A, 20A, 30A
and 40A. What should be the minimum ampacity of the feeder cable? a. 110A b. 125A c. 150A d.
100A.
13. Thermal barriers shall be required f the space between the resistors and reactors and any combustible material s less than ___.
a. 600mm b. 400mm c. 500mm d. 300mm.
14. The ampacity of conductors that connect a capacitor to the terminals of motor circuit conductors shall not be less than ___ the
ampacity of the motor circuit conductors and in no case less than 135% of the rated capacitor current. a. One-third b. one-
fourth c. one half d. one fifth.
15. The load for each ungrounded feeder and service conductor supplying 5 to 8 receptacles that supply shore power for boats
shall be calculated as ___ of the sum of the rating of the receptacles. a. 80% b. 70% c. 90% d.
60%
16. A device actuated by the operation of some devices with which it is directly associated, to govern succeeding operations of
some or allied devices. a. Selsyn b. automatic c. Interlock d. relay.
17. The underground service conductors between the street main, including any risers at pole or other structure or from
transformers and the first point of connection to the service entrance conductors. a. Service drop b.
service cable c. service lateral d. none of the above.
18. For 101A to 200A circuits, the minimum insulation required shall be ___. a. 50,000
ohms b. 100,000 ohms c. 250,000 ohms d. 75,000 ohms.
19. Which of the following is not a standard kva rating of a single phase transformer? a. 175 b.
150 c. 167 d. 100.
20. For voltage above 600V, the minimum insulation resistance shall be __. a. 1,500,000 ohms per kilovolt rating b.
500,000 ohms per kilovolt rating c. 1,000,000 ohms per kilovolt rating.
21. The rating of any cord and plug connected utilization equipment shall not exceed ___ of the branch circuit rating. a. 100%
b. 80% c. 125% d. 90%.
22. if there will six or more 2wire branch circuits, the service disconnecting means shall not be smaller than ___. a. 100A b.
90A c. 60A d. 30A.
23. For direct current motors, the multiplying factor to be used in selecting the size of overcurrent device using an inverse time CB
shall be ___ percent of its full load current. a. 125 b. 150 c. 175 d. 200.
24. Specifications written on the plans or submitted on separate standard size sheets shall show ___. a. Type of wiring, ex. Service
entrance, branch circuits feeders etc. b. nature of electrical service, ex. No. of phase, voltage, frequency, etc. c. Special
equipment to installed indicating ratings. d. all of these.
25. An appliance which is fixed in one place to another in normal use. a. fixed
appliance b. stationary appliance c. portable appliance d. none of these.

26. In starting a large dc motor, a starter is primarily used in order to; a.

save electrical power b. limit the starting current c. add more power d. reduce the voltage drop.
27. Hazardous locations in which easily ignitable fibers are stored and handled. a. class III,
division 2 b. class III, division 1 c. class II, division 2 d. class II, division 1.
28. In commercial garages, repair and storage areas, the entire area up to a level of ____ above the floor shall be considered to be
class 1, division 2 hazardous locations. a. 400mm b. 500mm c. 460mm d. 450mm.
29. Conductors passing over roof surface, a vertical clearance of ___ shall be maintained.
a. 2500mm b. 1500mm c. 2000mm d. 3000mm
30. In this new electrical engineering law, what is the official designation of master electrician?
a. master electrician b. registered electrician c. licensed electrician d. registered master electrician.
31. The maximum load consumed or produced by a unit or group of units in a stated period of time. a. peak load
b. average load c. connected load d. continuous load
32. A transformer of the multiple winding types with the primary & secondary winding physically separated which inductively
couples its secondary winding to the grounded feeder system that energized its primary winding. a. distribution transformer b.
grounding transformer c. Instrument transformer d. Isolation transformer.
33. In judging the suitability of electrical equipment for proper mounting, the following factors should be considered, one of which
is the least important. Which one is this? a. type of enclosure b. wire
bending space c. electrical insulation d. mechanical strength.
34. The branches of the emergency system in a hospital shall be installed and connected to the alternate power source so that all
functions shall automatically restored to operation within __ after interruption of the normal source. a. 5 seconds b. 3
seconds c. 10 seconds d. 8 seconds.
35. The minimum distance of open conductors of not over 600V nominal and above finished grade, side walks or from any platform
or projection which they might be reached where the supply conductors are limited to 150V to ground and accessible to
pedestrians only. a. 3100mm b. 3700mm c. 4600mm d. 5500mm
36. Which of the following wiring cables is most suitable for shipboard installation?
a. flat cable assembly b. shielded non-metallic sheeted cable c. metal clad cable d. armored cable.
37. If there will be four or more appliances fastened in place and served by the same feeder, it shall be permissible to apply a
demand factor of ___ to the total nameplate rating of the loads.
a. 65% b. 70% c. 75% d. 80%
38. All exposed incandescent lamps in dressing rooms, where less than __ from the floor, shall be equipped with open end guards
riveted to the outlet or otherwise locked in place.
a. 2500mm b. 2400mm c. 3000mm d. 2800mm
39. What is the maximum allowable voltage drop from the main circuit breaker to the farthest lamp load?
a. 10% b. 5% c. 2% d. 3%
40. Where the voltage between conductors does not exceed 300V and the roof has a slope of not less than 100mm in 300mm, a
reduction to ___ of the distance of the service conductors from the roof surface shall be permitted. a. 900mm b. 1000mm
c. 1100mm d. 800mm.
41. If there are no overcurrents protective device rated 30A or less with neutral connection, this panel board is classified as a ___.
a. lighting panel board b. appliance panel board c. power panel board d. all of these.
42. A branch circuit that supplies only one utilization equipment. a. individual branch circuit b. special purpose branch circuit c.
appliance branch circuit d. single branch circuit.
43. In halls, corridors, closets and stairways of any occupancy except one family dwelling unit, a general lighting load of __ VA/m 2
shall be considered. a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
44. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed directly above a show window for each __ linear meter length or a major
fraction thereof. a. three b. one c. two d. four.
45. The point of connection between the facilities of the serving utility and the premises wiring.
a. load center b. service head c. junction box d. service point.
46. According to the code the minimum insulation level for neutral conductor of residential installation which has solidly grounded
system shall be ___. a. 300V b. 600V c. 750V d. 1000V.
47. A demand factor of ___ % of maximum possible connected load for television studio sets shall be permitted for all portable
feeders. a. 70 b. 40 c. 50 d. 60
48. For office buildings, a general lighting load of __VA/m 2 shall be used. a. 12 b. 16 c. 24 d. 28
49. An insulated conductor intended for use as a grounded conductor where contained within a flexible cord shall be identified by a
white or a __ outer finish color. a. green b. natural
gray c. yellow d. green with yellow stripes.
50. The allowable ampacities of conductors rated from 0 to 2000V, 60 0C to 900C and not more than three of them in a raceway,
cable or earth s based on an ambient temperature of _. a. 35 0C b. 400C c. 250C d. 300C.

51. Busways shall be permitted to be installed behind panels if means of access are provided and if the conditions below are met.
One of them is not valid. Which one is this? a. No overcurrent devices are installed on the busway other than for an individual
fixture. b. The busway is so installed that the joints between sections and fittings are accessible for maintenance purposes. c.
the busway is open and of the ventilator type d. the space behind the panels is not for air handling purposes.
52. The OCPD for resistance welders shall not exceed __ of the conductors ampacity supplying the circuit. a. 200% b.
250% c. 300% d. 400%.
53. For installations to supply only limited load of a single branch circuit, the service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not
less than ___. a. 20A b. 30A c. 40A d. 15A
54. Metal Clad cable can be used in systems of 600V or ___. a. less b. more c. both a & b d. neither a or b.
55. Open conductors passing over residential driveways and those commercial areas not subject to track traffic where the voltage
exceeds 300V to ground shall have a vertical clearance of __. a. 3700mm b.
4600mm c. 3100mm d. 5500mm
56. MC cable insulation shall have a maximum operating temperature of not less than ___. a. 750C b.
0
80 C 0 0
c. 90 C d. 60 C
57. The ampacity of conductors in non-metallc sheated cable shall be used at _. a. 75C b. 60 0C c. 900C d. 800C.
58. What is the radius of a solid round conductor, which is the nearest equivalent of a stranded conductor whose total area is
exactly 8mm2? a. 1.597mm b. 1.596mm c.3.191mm d. 3.192mm
59. For high impedance grounding, the system __ conductor shall not be connected to the ground except through the grounding
impedance. a. line b. neutral c. both a & b d. neither a or b.
60. Service equipment rated over 600V located on mezzanine floors shall be required to be accessible by permanent ___. a.
stairways b. ladders c. both a & b. d. neither a or b.
61. The load for a household electric clothes dryer in a dwelling is the larger of the nameplate rating or __ VA. a. 4000 b.
5000 c. 6000 d. 8000
62. Each lighting and appliance branch circuit panel board shall be protected individually on the supply side by not more than two
main CBs or two sets of fuses having a combined rating not __ than that of the panel board. a. less b. greater c.
both a & b. d. neither a or b
63. The long time rating for x ray equipment is based on an operating time of __ minutes or longer. a. five b.
eight c. six d. ten
64. For circuits supplying loads consisting of motor operated utilization equipment that s fastened in place and that has a motor
larger than 0.125Hp in combination with other loads, the total computed load shall be base on __% of the largest motor plus
the sum of the other loads. a. 100 b. 125 c. 150 d. 130
65. Exposed AC cable shall closely follow the ___ of the building. a.
finish b. studs c. both a & b d. neither a or b
66. A three phase general purpose squirrel cage motor draws a full load current of 40A. What s the maximum size of time delay
fuses that may be used for short circuit protection a. 120A b. 80A c. 40A d. 100A
67. A 5.5mm2 TW copper conductor has a conductor ampacity of ___. a. 30 b. 40A c. 20A d. 50A
68. The branch circuit load for continuous duty receptacles shall be calculated at __VA per receptacle. a. 150
b.175 c. 180 d. 200
69. Ground rod clamps shall be secured with at least __ bolt(s) or cap screws. a. one b. two c. three d. four
70. Overcurrent protection devices in emergency systems shall ___. a.
be coordinated b. clear in steps c. not trip the main device d. all of the above
71. The underground service conductors between the streets main, including any risers at the pole or other structure or from
transformer and the first point of connection to the service entrance conductors in a terminal box. The point of connection is
considered to be the point of entrance of the service conductors into the building. a. service entry b. service raceway c.
service lateral d. service drop
72. Down conductors on a heavy duty smoke or vent stacks shall be protected from physical damage or displacement for a distance
of not less than ___ above finish grade. a. 2000mm b. 2300mm c.
2500mm d. 2400mm
73. The PEC permits ___ 900 bends in a single conduit run. a. one b. two c. three d. four
74. A warning sign shall be posted where __ voltage is available in service equipment. a. high b.
low c. both a & b d. neither a or b.
75. Circuits with a nominal voltage of 600V or less in a rigid metal or non-metallic conduit and placed under a minimum of 100mm
thick concrete exterior slab with no vehicular traffic shall have a minimum cover distance of ___. a. 200mm b. 300mm
c. 400mm d. 100mm
76. Conductors supplying a group of motor generator arc welders are sized at __ of the third largest welder plus the percentage of
the other welders. a. 65% b. 85% c. 70% d. 75%
77. Which of the following statements on wiring in commercial garages and shops s not correct? a. The ground conductor shall be
connected to the ground terminal of the utilization equipment b. receptacles, attachment plugs and similar devices shall be of
the polarized type c. lamps and lamp holders for fix lighting that are located above vehicles shall be installed not lower than
2500mm d. battery chargers and batteries being charged shall not be located in location classified as hazardous.
78. Conductors may travel horizontally through __ sections of switch board if isolated from busbars by a barrier. a. horizontal b.
vertical c. both a & b d. neither a or b
79. There shall be no more than ___ disconnects per service grouped in any location. a. four b.
five c. six d. three
80. When a circuit breaker handles are operated vertically rather than horizontally, the up position of the handle shall be the __
position. a. off b. on c. neutral d. any of these
81. AC equipment on board watercraft shall operate satisfactorily at the following voltage limitations. Which one s
correct? a. minus 5% to plus 10% b. minus 6% to plus 10% c. minus 10% to plus 6% d. minus 10% to plus 10%.
82. Emergency power panel conductors supplying a building are tapped on __ .
a. the line side of the service b. any subfeeder panel c. any circuit breaker main d. any feeder circuit.
83. Where buildings exceed three stories or 15m in height, overhead lines shall be arranged, where practicable, so that a clear
space of at least __ wide will be left to facilitate title raising of ladders when necessary for fire fighting. a. 2000mm b.
1800mm c. 1900mm d. 1500mm
84. For the purpose of lightning protection, a smoke or vent stack is classified as heavy duty if the cross-sectional area of the flue s
greater than __ m2 and the height s greater than 23m. a. 0.50 b. 0.32 c. 0.42 d.
0.27
85. Voltage drop shall be considered to service laterals run at ___ distance. a.
short b. long c. both a & b d. neither a or b.
86. Conductors used in lightning protection system shall have no bend forming an included angle of less than ___. a. 600 b.
75 0
c. 50 0
d. 90 0

87. Control conductors used for load management can be routed with the service entrance conductors in the same ___. a.
raceway b. cable c. either a or b d. neither a or b.
88. A lighting fixtures shall be a flexible lighting cord with a cross-sectional area of not less than a certain minimum area. Which is
this? a. 0.75mm2 b. 2mm2 c. 0.50mm2 d. 1.25mm2
89. Service conductors shall not be run in such a manner as to block __ to buildings. a. openings
b. driveways c. both a & b d. neither a or b.
90. Continuous duty loads shall be figured at __ % for branch circuits. a. 100 b. 115 c. 120 d. 125
91. Enclosure for overcurrent devices in damp or wet locations shall be identified for use n such locations and shall be mounted so
there is at least __ air space between the enclosure and the wall. a. 10mm b.
12mm c. 15mm d. 20mm
92. What type letter for conductors has a trade name moisture and heat resistant rubber? a.
RH b. RHW c. XHHW d. THW
93. Grounding conductor installed over lightning cables for the purpose of interconnecting the system ground electrodes and
providing lightning protection for the cables. a. anchor b.
counterpoise c. elevation rod d. air terminal
94. The surge arrester for services less than 1000V connected by copper conductor to grounding electrode conductor or the
equivalent grounding terminal shall not be smaller than ___. a. 8mm2 b.
5.5mm 2
c. 3.5mm 2
d. 2mm 2

95. The OCPD for arc welders with transformers shall not exceed __ % of the primary full load current. a. 200
b. 300 c. 250 d. 400
96. On circuits of less than 1000V, the rating of the surge arrester shall be ___ the maximum continuous phase to ground power
frequency voltage available at the point of application. a. equal to or greater
than b. not less than c. not less than 125% of d. none of these.
97. The long time rating used to select OCPDs to protect circuits to x ray equipment shall be ___. a. 125%
b. 150% c. 175% d. 100%
98. A 3.5 mm2 TW copper conductor has an ampacity equal to ___. a. 20A b. 15A c. 30A d. 25A.
99. Which of the following statements on lighting fixtures not correct? a. Outdoor lighting fixtures and associated equipment shall
be permitted to be supported by trees b. metal fixtures and enclosures rated at 250V and installed up in the ceiling shall be
grounded c. stranded conductors shall be used in wiring a fixture supporting chain and other movable flexible parts d. fixtures
and lighting equipment operating at over 250V shall be grounded
100. Conductors from the service point to the service disconnecting means are considered service ___. a. subpanels b.
conductors c. both a & b d. neither a or b.
101.The maximum electrical trade size of intermediate conduit is _. a. 150mm b. 125mm c. 200mm d. 100mm
102. Before starting any installation work, alteration, repair or extension on any electrical system, what type of permit is needed? a.
building permit b. working permit c. electrical permit d. mayors permit
103.The PEC is intended for ___ applications by government bodies exercising legal jurisdiction over electrical installation. a. advisory
b. optional c. mandatory d. all of these

PEC Review Questions Lecture with Answer Key

1. A wall screen or fence less than ___ in height shall not be considered as a preventing access unless it has other features that
provide a degree of isolation equivalent to the height of the fence in question. a. 2000mm B. 2500mm c. 3000mm d. 1500mm.
2. Branch circuit conductors supplying a single phase motor shall have an ampacity not exceeding ____. a. 100% B. 125% c. 200%
d. 115%
3. Pits within ___ horizontally from the flammable vapor source, shall be considered a hazardous location under class 1 location.
a. 6000mm b. 5000mm C. 7600mm d. 4600mm.
4. Type TW conductor s a ___ type. a. moisture and heat resistant b. moisture & heat resistant thermoplastic. C. moisture
resistant and thermoplastic d. heat resistant and thermoplastic.
5. The current in amperes a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature
rating. A. ampacity b. capacity c. rating d. amperage.
6. RME April 1996. Flat conductor cables maybe installed n any of the following location except one. Which one is this? a) on hard
concrete flooring B. in wet locations c. for branch circuits d. in damp location.
7. Operation of loads and for intervals of time, both of which maybe subject to wide variations. a. periodic duty b. intermittent
duty c. continuous duty D. varying duty.
8. For equipment rated 1200A and over 1900mm wide containing overcurrent devices and control devices at least one entrance of
not less than ___ wide and ___ high shall be provided at each end. A. 600mm, 2000mm b. 600mm, 2500mm c. 800mm,
2000mm d. 800mm, 2500mm.
9. Batteries and direct current circuits shall be physically separated by at least a __ gap or other approved means from circuits of a
different power source. A.12mm b. 15mm c. 20mm d. 10mm.
10. Where contactors are used as the disconnecting means for fuses, an individually externally operable switch, such as tumbler
switch for the control of each contactor shall be located at a distance of not more than___ from the contactor. a. 1500mm B.
1800mm c. 2000mm d. 2400mm.
11. No electrical installation, alteration and or addition shall be connected to any power supply or any other sources of electrical
energy without. a. an electrical permit b. an application for inspection c. certificate of payment D. certificate of final inspection.
12. RME April 1996. Four 3 phase motor are supplied by one common feeder cable. The full load current ratings of the motors are
10A, 20A, 30A and 40A. What should be the minimum ampacity of the feeder cable? A. 110A b. 125A c. 150A d. 100A.
13. Thermal barriers shall be required f the space between the resistors and reactors and any combustible material s less than ___.
a. 600mm b. 400mm c. 500mm D. 300mm.
14. The ampacity of conductors that connect a capacitor to the terminals of a motor circuit conductors shall not be less than ___
the ampacity of the motor circuit conductors and in no case less than 135% of the rated capacitor current. A. one-third b. one-
fourth c. one half d. one fifth.
15. The load for each ungrounded feeder and service conductor supplying 5 to 8 receptacles that supply shore power for boats
shall be calculated as ___ of the sum of the rating of the receptacles. A. 80% b. 70% C. 90% d. 60%
16. RME October 1994. A device actuated by the operation of some devices with which it is directly associated, to govern
succeeding operations of some or allied devices. a. Selsyn b. automatic C. Interlock d. relay.
17. The underground service conductors between the street main, including any risers at pole or other structure or from
transformers and the first point of connection to the service entrance conductors. a. Service drop b. service cable C. service
lateral d. none of the above.
18. For 101A to 200A circuits, the minimum insulation required shall be ___. A. 50,000 ohms b. 100,000 ohms c. 250,000 ohms d.
75,000 ohms.
19. Which of the following is not a standard kva rating of a single phase transformer? A. 175 b. 150 c. 167 d. 100.
20. RME October 1995. For voltage above 600V, the minimum insulation resstance shall be __. a. 1,500,000 ohms per kilovolt rating
b. 500,000 ohms per kilovolt rating C. 1,000,000 ohms per kilovolt rating.
21. The rating of any cord and plug connected utilization equipment shall not exceed ___ of the branch circuit rating. a. 100% B.
80% c. 125% d. 90%.
22. if there will six or more 2wire branch circuits, the service disconnecting means shall not be smaller than ___. A. 100A b. 90A c.
60A d. 30A.
23. For direct current motors, the multiplying factor to be used in selecting the size of overcurrent device using an inverse time CB
shall be ___ percent of its full load current. a. 125 B. 150 c. 175 d. 200.
24. Specifications written on the plans or submitted on separate standar size sheets shall show ___. A. Type of wiring, ex. Service
entrance, branch circuits feeders etc. b. nature of electrical service, ex. No. of phase, voltage, frequency, etc. c. Special
equipment to installed indicating ratings. D. all of these.
25. An appliance which is fixed in one place to another in normal use. a. fixed appliance B. stationary appliance c. portable
appliance d. none of these.
26. RME April 1996. In starting a large dc motor, a starter is primarily used in order to; a. save electrical power B. limit the starting
current c. add more power d. reduce the voltage drop.
27. Hazardous locations in which easily ignitable fibers are stored and handled. A. class III, division 2 b. class III, division 1 c. class II,
division 2 d. class II, division 1.
28. In commercial garages, repair and storage areas, the entire area up to a level of ____ above the floor shall be considered to be
class 1, division 2 hazardous location. a. 400mm b. 500mm C. 460mm d. 450mm.
29. Conductors passing over roof surface, a vertical clearance of ___ shall be maintained. A. 2500mm b. 1500mm c. 2000mm d.
3000mm
30. RME April 1995. In this new electrical engineering law, What is the official designation of master electrician? a. master
electrician b. registered electrician c. licensed electrician D. registered master electrician.
31. The maximum load consumed or produced by a unit or group of units in a stated period of time. A. peak load b. average load c.
connected load d. continuous load
32. A transformer of the multiple winding type with the primary & secondary winding physically separated which inductively
couples its secondary winding to the grounded feeder system that energized its primary winding. a. distribution transformer b.
grounding transformer c. Instrument transformer D. Isolation transformer.
33. RME October 1995. In judging the suitability of an electrical equipment for proper mounting, the following factors should be
considered, one of which is the least important. Which one is this? a. type of enclosure b. wire bending space C. electrical
insulation d. mechanical strength.
34. The branches of the emergency system in a hospital shall be installed and connected to the alternate power source so that all
functions shall automatically restored to operation within __ after interruption of the normal source. a. 5 seconds b. 3 seconds
C. 10 seconds d. 8 seconds.
35. The minimum distance of open conductors of not over 600V nominal and above finished grade, side walks or from any platform
or projection which they might be reached where the supply conductors are limited to 150V to ground and accessible to
pedestrians only. A. 3100mm b. 3700mm c. 4600mm d. 5500mm
36. RME April 1996. Which of the following wiring cables is most suitable for shipboard installation? a. flat cable assembly b.
shielded non-metallic sheated cable c. metal clad cable D. armored cable.
37. If there will be four or more appliances fastened in place and served by the same feeder, it shall be permissible to apply a
demand factor of ___ to the total nameplate rating of the loads. a. 65% b. 70% C. 75% d. 80%
38. All exposed incandescent lamps in dressing rooms, where less than __ from the floor, shall be equipped with open end guards
riveted to the outlet or otherwise locked in place. A. 2500mm B. 2400mm c. 3000mm d. 2800mm
39. RME October 1995. What is the maximum allowable voltage drop from the main circuit breaker to the farthest lamp load? a.
10% B. 5% c. 2% d. 3%
40. Where the voltage between conductors does not exceed 300V and the roof has a slope of not less than 100mm in 300mm, a
reduction to ___ of the distance of the service conductors from the roof surface shall be permitted. a. 900mm B. 1000mm c.
1100mm d. 800mm.
41. If there are no overcurrent protective device rated 30A or less with neutral connection, this panel board is classified as a ___.
A. lighting panel board b. appliance panel board C. power panel board d. all of these.
42. A branch circuit that supplies only one utilization equipment. A. individual branch circuit b. special purpose branch circuit c.
appliance branch circuit d. single branch circuit.
43. In halls, corridors, closets and stairways of any occupancy except one family dwelling unit, a general lighting load of __ VA/m 2
shall be considered. a. 2 b. 3 C. 4 d. 5
44. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed directly above a show window for each __ linear meter length or a major
fraction thereof. A. three b. one c. two d. four.
45. The point of connection between the facilities of the serving utility and the premises wiring. A. load center b. service head c.
junction box D. service point.
46. RME April 1996. According to the code the minimum insulation level for neutral conductor of residential installation which have
solidly grounded system shall be ___. A. 300V b. 600V c. 750V d. 1000V.
47. A demand factor of ___ % of maximum possible connected load for television studio sets shall be permitted for all portable
feeders. a. 70 b. 40 C. 50 d. 60
48. For office buildings, a general lighting load of __VA/m 2 shall be used. a. 12 b. 16 c. 24 D. 28
49. An insulated conductor intended for use as a grounded conductor where contained within a flexible cord shall be identified by a
white or a __ outer finish color. a. green B. natural gray c. yellow d. green with yellow stripes.
50. The allowable ampacities of conductors rated from 0 to 2000V, 60 0C to 900C and not more than three of them in a raceway,
cable or earth s based on an ambient temperature of ___. a. 35 0C b. 400C c. 250C D. 300C.
51. RME April 1996. Busways shall be permitted to be installed behind panels if means of access are provided and if the conditions
below are met. One of them is not valid. Which one s this? a. No overcurrent devices are installed on the busway other than for
an individual fixture. b. The busway is so installed that the joints between sections and fittings are accessible for maintenance
purposes. C. the busway is open and of the ventilator type d. the space behind the panels is not for air handling purposes.
52. The OCPD for resistance welders shall not exceed __ of the conductors ampacity supplying the circuit. a. 200% b. 250% C. 300%
d. 400%.
53. For installations to supply only limited load of a single branch circuit, the service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not
less than ___. a. 20A b. 30A c. 40A D. 15A
54. Metal Clad cable can be used in systems of 600V or ___. a. less B. more c. both a & b d. neither a or b.
55. Open conductors passing over residential driveways and those commercial areas not subject to track traffic where the voltage
exceeds 300V to ground shall have a vertical clearance of __. a. 3700mm B. 4600mm c. 3100mm d. 5500mm
56. MC cable insulation shall have a maximum operating temperature of not less than ___. a. 75 0C b. 800C C. 900C d. 600C
57. The ampacity of conductors in non-metallc sheated cable shall be used at ___. A. 75C B. 60 0C c. 900C d. 800C.
58. RME October 1996. What is the radius of a solid round conductor, which is the nearest equivalent of a stranded conductor
whose total area is exactly 8mm2? a. 1.597mm b. 1.596mm C.3.191mm d. 3.192mm
59. For high impedance grounding, the system __ conductor shall not be connected to the ground except through the grounding
impedance. a. line B. neutral c. both a & b d. neither a or b.
60. Service equipment rated over 600V located on mezzanine floors shall be required to be accessible by permanent ___. a.
stairways b. ladders C. both a & b. d. neither a or b.
61. The load for a household electric clothes dryer in a dwelling is the larger of the nameplate rating or __ VA. a. 4000 B. 5000 c.
6000 d. 8000
62. Each lighting and appliance branch circuit panel board shall be protected individually on the supply side by not more than two
main CBs or two sets of fuses having a combined rating not __ than that of the panel board. a. less B. greater c. both a & b. d.
neither a or b
63. The long time rating for x ray equipment is based on an operating time of __ minutes or longer. A. five b. eight c. six d. ten
64. For circuits supplying loads consisting of motor operated utilization equipment that s fastened in place and that has a motor
larger than 0.125Hp in combination with other loads, the total computed load shall be base on __% of the largest motor plus
the sum of the other loads. a. 100 B. 125 c. 150 d. 130
65. Exposed AC cable shall closely follow the ___ of the building. A. finish b. studs c. both a & b d. neither a or b
66. RME October 1996. A three phase general purpose squirrel cage motor draws a full load current of 40A. What s the maximum
size of time delay fuses that may be used for short circuit protection. a. 120A B. 80A c. 40A d. 100A
67. A 5.5mm2 TW copper conductor has a conductor ampacity of ___. A. 30 b. 40A c. 20A d. 50A
68. The branch circuit load for continuous duty receptacles shall be calculated at __VA per receptacle. a. 150 b.175 C. 180 d. 200
69. Ground rod clamps shall be secured with at least __ bolt(s) or cap screws. a. one B. two c. three d. four
70. Overcurrent protection devices in emergency systems shall ___. a. be coordinated b. clear in steps c. not trip the main device
D. all of the above
71. RME October 1994. The underground service conductors between the streets main, including any risers at the pole or other
structure or from transformer and the first point of connection to the service entrance conductors in a terminal box. The point
of connection is considered to be the point of entrance of the service conductors into the building. a. service entry b. service
raceway C. service lateral d. service drop
72. Down conductors on a heavy duty smoke or vent stacks shall be protected from physical damage or displacement for a distance
of not less than ___ above finish grade. a. 2000mm b. 2300mm c. 2500mm D. 2400mm
73. The PEC permits ___ 900 bends in a single conduit run. a. one b. two c.three D. four
74. A warning sign shall be posted where __ voltage is available in service equipment. A. high b. low c. both a & b d. neither a or
b.
75. Circuits with a nominal voltage of 600V or less in a rigid metal or non-metallic conduit and placed under a minimum of 100mm
thick concrete exterior slab with no vehicular traffic shall have a minimum cover distance of ___. a. 200mm b. 300mm c.
400mm D. 100mm
76. Conductors supplying a group of motor generator arc welders are sized at __ of the third largest welder plus the percentage of
the other welders. a. 65% B. 85% c. 70% d. 75%
77. RME October 1996. Which of the following statements on wiring in commercial garages and shops s not correct? a. The ground
conductor shall be connected to the ground terminal of the utilization equipment b. receptacles, attachment plugs and similar
devices shall be of the polarized type C. lamps and lamp holders for fix lighting that are located above vehicles shall be installed
not lower than 2500mm d. battery chargers and batteries being charged shall not be located in location classified as hazardous.
78. Conductors may travel horizontally through __ sections of switch board if isolated from busbars by a barrier. a. horizontal B.
vertical c. both a & b d. neither a or b
79. There shall be no more than ___ disconnects per service grouped in any location. a. four b. five C. six d. three
80. When a circuit breaker handles are operated vertically rather than horizontally, the up position of the handle shall be the __
position. a. off b. on c. neutral d. any of these
81. RME October 1996. AC equipment on board watercraft shall operate satisfactorily at the following voltage limitations. Which
one s correct? A. minus 5% to plus 10% b. minus 6% to plus 10% c. minus 10% to plus 6% d. minus 10% to plus 10%.
82. Emergency power panel conductors supplying a building are tapped on __ . A. the line side of the service b. any subfed panel
c. any circuit breaker main d. any feeder circuit.
83. Where buildings exceed three stories or 15m in height, overhead lines shall be arranged, where practicable, so that a clear
space of at least __ wide will be left to facilitate title raising of ladders when necessary for fire fighting. a. 2000mm b.
1800mm C. 1900mm d. 1500mm
84. For the purpose of lightning protection , a smoke or vent stack is classified as heavy duty if the cross-sectional area of the flue s
greater than __ m2 and the height s greater than 23m. a. 0.50 B. 0.32 c. 0.42 d. 0.27
85. Voltage drop shall be considered to service laterals run at ___ distance. a. short B. long c. both a & b d. neither a or b.
86. Conductors used in lightning protection system shall have no bend forming an included angle of less than ___. a. 60 0 b. 750 c.
500 D. 900
87. Control conductors used for load management can be routed with the service entrance conductors in the same ___. a.
raceway b. cable C. either a or b d. neither a or b.
88. RME October 1996. A lighting fixtures shall be a flexible lighting cord with a cross-sectional area of not less than a certain
minimum area. Which is this? A. 0.75mm 2 b. 2mm2 c. 0.50mm2 d. 1.25mm2
89. Service conductors shall not be run in such a manner as to block __ to buildings. A. openings b. driveways c. both a & b d.
neither a or b.
90. Continuous duty loads shall be figured at __ % for branch circuits. a. 100 b. 115 c. 120 D. 125
91. Enclosure for overcurrent devices in damp or wet locations shall be identified for use n such locations and shall be mounted so
there is at least __ air space between the enclosure and the wall. A. 10mm b. 12mm c. 15mm d. 20mm
92. What type letter for conductors has a trade name moisture and heat resistant rubber? a. RH B. RHW c. XHHW d. THW
93. Grounding conductor installed over lightning cables for the purpose of interconnecting the system ground electrodes and
providing lightning protection for the cables. a. anchor B. counterpoise c. elevation rod d. air terminal
94. RME October 1995. The surge arrester for services less than 1000V connected by copper conductor to grounding electrode
conductor or the equivalent grounding terminal shall not be smaller than ___. a. 8mm 2 b. 5.5mm2 c. 3.5mm2 D. 2mm2
95. The OCPD for arc welders with transformers shall not exceed __ % of the primary full load current. A. 200 b. 300 c. 250 d.
400
96. On circuits of less than 1000V, the rating of the surge arrester shall be ___ the maximum continuous phase to ground power
frequency voltage available at the point of application. A. equal to or greater than b. not less than c. not less than 125% of d.
none of these.
97. The long time rating used to select OCPDs to protect circuits to x ray equipment shall be ___. a. 125% b. 150% c. 175% D.
100%
98. A 3.5 mm2 TW copper conductor has an ampacity equal to ___. A. 20A b. 15A c. 30A d. 12A.
99. RME October 1996. Which of the following statements on lighting fixtures not correct? a. Outdoor lighting fixtures and
associated equipment shall be permitted to be supported by trees b. metal fixtures and enclosures rated at 250V and installed
up in the ceiling shall be grounded c. stranded conductors shall be used in wiring a fixture supporting chain and other movable
flexible parts D. fixtures and lighting equipment operating at over 250V shall be grounded
100. Conductors from the service point to the service disconnecting means are considered service ___. a. subpanels B. conductors c.
both a & b d. neither a or b.
101.The maximum electrical trade size of intermediate conduit is __. a. 150mm b. 125mm c. 200mm D. 100mm
102. Before starting any installation work, alteration, repair or extension on any electrical system, what type of permit is needed? a.
building permit b. working permit C. electrical permit d. mayors permit
103.The PEC is intended for ___ applications by government bodies exercising legal jurisdiction over electrical installation. a. advisory
b. optional C. mandatory d. all of these

Technical Subjects: Review Questions

1. A 6volt lead acid battery has an internal resistance of 0.01 ohm. How much current will flow if the battery has a short circuit? a.
60A b. 600A c. infinity d. zero
2. An ac series circuit has a resistance of 6 ohms, an inductive reactance of 10 ohms and a capacitive reactance of 18 ohms. What
s the circuit power factor? a. 0.6 leading b. 0.8 lagging
c. 0.6 lagging d. 0.8 leading
3. A binary alloy of copper and zinc. A. bronze b. brass c. alnico d. steel
4. The resistance of a conductor when its temperature s increased, a.
increase b. remain constant c. varies d. decrease.
5. A meter whose needle is initially at the center. a.
Dynamometer b. iron vane meter c. galvanometer d. voltmeter.
6. Automatic device that operates at preset values is known as __. a.
relay b. mercury switch c. contactor d. fuse.
7. Modern contact surfaces are made from __ alloys. a. copper b. silver c. aluminum d. manganin
8. A voltage source of 20V is applied across the terminals of a 2.5 ohm rheostat. Calculate the power dissipated in the rheostat?
a. 160W b. 100W c. 150W d. 180W
9. Generator may lost residual magnetism because of __. a.
vibration b. over-excitation c. heating d. varying loads.
10. Unit of electrical pressure is __. a. watt b. ampere c. ohm d. volt
11. A diagram showing the physical location of the components; coils, contacts, motors and the like in ther actual positions that
would be found on an installation. a. ladder diagram
b. schematic diagram c. wiring diagram d. power flow diagram.
12. At starting the motor current is high due to __. a.
counter emf s high b. counter emf s zero c. supply voltage is high d. armature circuit resistance is open.
13. Two resistors of resistances 5 ohms and 7 ohms are connected in series across a 60volt source. What s the power absorbed in
the 5 ohm resistor? a. 50W b. 25w c. 125W d. 100W
14. Shunt generators are most suitable for parallel operation due to their ___. a. constant voltage characteristics b. drooping
voltage characteristics c. increasing voltage characteristics d. variable voltage characteristics.
15. A multi meter consist of a __. a. voltmeter , current meter and ohmmeter b. voltmeter & ammeter c. current
meter and ohmmeter d. voltmeter & current meter
16. When usng ohms law E divided by I would solve for __. a. watts b. amperage c. voltage d. resistance
17. On a simple ohmmeter, the zero ohm mark is ___ of the scale. a. in
the right b. far left c. none of these d. far right.
18. An instrument used to measure the state of electrical charge in a storage battery. a.
Amprobe b. tachometer c. hydrometer d. calorie meter
19. In resistance color coding, red color is assigned to a value of ___. a. 3 b. 0 c. 2 d. 1
20. The members of the board shall hold office for a term of __ years from date of appointment. a. 1 b. 2
c. 3 d. none of these.
21. During the short circuit test on transformer, which side is shorted? a. high side
b. low side c. either sides d. both sides.
22. An electric iron takes 3.5A. If the heating element has a resistance of 40 ohms. What is its power consumption. a. 0.45KW b.
0.49KW c. 0.35KW d. 0.51KW
23. Another name for secondary cell. a. wet cell b. storage cell c. dry cell d. disposable cell
24. Two resistances of 8 ohms and 10 ohms respectively are connected in parallel and take a total current of 9A. What is the
current flowing in the 8 ohms resistor. a. 5A b. 4A c. 6A d. 3A
25. A 50 microfarad capactor has a reactance of 53.05 ohms at a frequency of ___. a.
80 Hz b. 50 Hz c. 70 Hz d. 60 Hz.
26. What resistance must be connected across a 4 ohm resistor in order to give an equivalent resistance of 3 ohms? a. 10 ohms
b. 8 ohms c. 12 ohms d. None of these
27. A high resistance connected in parallel with a potential relay across a 120V battery will __. a. increase
the current through the relay b. increase the voltage across the relay c. have no effect on the relay d. make the
relay inoperative.
28. Three capacitors of 5, 10 and 15 microfarads respectively are connected end to end. Find the equivalent capacity of the
combination. a. 2.73 microfarad b. 30 microfarad c. 5.23 microfarad d. none of these
29. How is a voltmeter connected in a circuit? a. connect n short circuit across the load b. connect in shunt across the load c.
connect in series across the load d. connect in open circuit with the load.
30. Component of an atom that does not have any electrical charge. a.
electron b. proton c. neutron d. none of these.

31. A lead acid cell is constructed in multiplate for the purpose of ___. a. increasing the emf of the cell b. increasing
the capacity of the cell c. increasing the internal resistance of the cell d. all of these.
32. An ohmmeter consists of a meter movement in series with ___. a.
an inductor b. a spring c. a capacitor d. a battery
33. The resistance reading of a shorted capacitor is __. a. high b. zero c. infinity d. low
34. In a large alternator, which of the following is negligible? a.
reactance of winding b. resistance of winding c. impedance of winding d. none of these.
35. A phenomenon on a series AC circuit wherein maximum current will flow. a. avalanche
b. resonance c. break-even d. breakdown
36. A measuring instrument used to measure the diameter of circular wires in mils. a.
micrometer b. millmeter c. wire gauge d. milliammeter
37. The rotating part of a dc motor is known as ___. a. pole b. stator c. carbon brush d. armature
38. The resistance of the coil of wire s 1K ohm at 20 0C. If the coil is immersed into an oil, the resistance falls to 880 ohms. If the wre
has a temperature coefficient of 0.006 at 200C, How much is the temperature of the liquid? a. 00C b. 200C c.
0
17.6 C d. none of these.
39. Power factor is defined as the ratio of __. a. watta to volt-ampere b. volt-amps to reactive volt-amp c. watts to
reactive volt-amps d. volt-amps to watts
40. The electrons in the last orbit of an atom are called __. a.
bound electron b. free electrons c. valence electrons d. charged electrons.
41. A 400MCM cable has 37 strands. What is the diameter of each strand in mils? a. 10.81 b.
1081 c. 104 d. 108
42. If the two leads of a dc series motor are reversed, which of the following events will happen? a. t becomes
a generator b. it runs in the same direction as before c. it will not run d. it will run in the reversed direction.
43. The copper field coils of a motor was measured at 21 0C and found to have a resistance of 68 ohms. After the motor has run for
a given time, the resistance is found to be 90 ohms. What s the hot temperature of the winding? a. 106.36 0C b.
166.30 C 0
c. 103.66 C 0
d. none of these
44. The continuity of a coil of winding my be determined by measuring the resistance of the coil. If the resistance measured is
infinite, the coil winding is ___? a. open b. in perfect condition c. partially shorted d. totally
shorted.
45. A secondary cell is charged with a constant current of 10A for 10 hours. How much charge is accumulated? a. 100 coulombs b.
360,000 coulombs c. 100,000 coulombs d. 60,000 coulombs
46. In an automatic forward reversed-stop star delta controller how many electrical timers are needed? a. at least
one b. only one c. exactly two d. no timer is needed
47. A cell whose emf s 1.45V has an internal resistance of 4 ohms. What current will flow if this cell is connected across a 1 ohm
resistor? a. 0.4a b. 0.2a c. 0.5a d. 0.3A
48. Another name for full voltage starting? a.
reduce voltage starting b. full load starting c. direct on line d. starting without a contactor
49. What is the neutral current of a 4wire, 3phase circuit if line A caries 50A, line B carries 50A and line c carries also 50A? a.
50A b. 86.6a c. 0A d. 16/67A
50. What is the amperage of a 120V, 1 phase circuit supplies a load of 3,120 volt-ampere? a. 26A
b. 30A c. 22A d. 15A
51. What is the diameter of a copper wire having a cross-sectional area of 3,969 circular mil? a. 1.6mm
b. 7.9 mils c. 0.16 inch d. none of these
52. When n equal resistors are connected in series to a source of emf E volts, each having a resistance of R ohms, which of the
following statements is true? a. the voltage drop across one of the resistor is equal to E/n b. the equivalent resistance of the
circuit is equal to nR c. the current through each of the resistors is the same d. all of these.
53. The unit of magnetic flux in SI is __. a. tesla b. volt-ampere c. Maxwell d. webber
54. If the series field is connected in series with the armature, and the shunt field is connected across the combination, what type
of dc generator is this? a. shunt generator b. series generator c. long shunt compound generator d. short shunt compound
generator
55. A small lamp used to indicate that a circuit is energized. a.
pilot lamp b. electric sign lamp c. control lamp d. test lamp
56. An instrument that measures the voltage or electrical pressure in a circuit. a. ammeter
b. megger c. galvanometer d. voltmeter
57. A lubricant to make pulling of wires or cables through the conduit easier is __. a. grease
b. resin c. talc d. iron filling
58. The start winding of a split phase induction motor s switched out of the circuit by a device called ___. a. magnetic
contactor b. zero speed switch c. centrifugal switch d. proximity switch

59. Give an example of an electrical conductor. a. brass b. asbestos c. slate d. latex

60. A small light bulb with a resistance of 1000 ohms is connected across a 120V line. What is the current through the bulb? a. 1.2A
b. 0.12A c. 0.012A d. 12A
61. A good capacitor has a___ resistance. a. negligible b. negative c. very high d. none of these
62. Practically all batteries have a nominal rating based on the ___ hour rate of discharge. a. 8 b.
24 c. 16 d. 12
63. Electrical symbol represented by a rectangle with letter PB inside. a. push
botton b. pull box c. battery panels d. none of these
64. The energy stored in an electrolytic cell is ___. a.
an electrical b. a magnetic c. a mechanical d. a chemical
65. The most common usage of resistors in electronic circuits is to __. a. limit
current b. introduce a voltage drop c. generate heat d. all of these
66. An applicant for the RME examination must at least be a graduate of ___ year electrcan course of instruction and has at least __
years of apprenticeship after completion of the course. a. two, two b. one, one c.
one, two d. two, three
67. A 200V lamp has a hot resistance of 400 ohms. The power rating in watts of lamp is __. a. 100W b.
200W c. 600W d. 250W
68. An inductance has a reactance of 10,000 ohms at 10Khz. At 2KHz, the inductive reactance will be equal to ___. a. 20,000 ohms
b. 500 ohms c. 2,000 ohms d. 32,000 ohms
69. A battery is charged at 15A for 10 hours. F the charging voltage is 120V, what is the charging cost at 1.00 peso per kwh? a.
15 pesos b. 18 pesos c. 12 pesos d. 20 pesos
70. How much current is produced by a 60V source connected across a 12K ohm resistance. a. 5A
b. 7.2A c. 20mA d. 5mA.