INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS OF THE PHILIPPINES

Albay-Legazpi Chapter
Legazpi City

SEPTEMBER 2009 PEC 2000 REFRESHER II

Multiple Choice. 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.

1. For track lighting in other than dwelling units or guest rooms of hotels or motels, additional load of ____ shall be
included for every 610 mm of lighting track or fraction thereof.
a.) 2500 VA c.) 250 VA
b.) 1200 VA d.) 180 VA
2. Additional feeders or branch circuits shall be permitted where the capacity requirements are in excess of ____ at
a supply voltage of 600 V or less.
a.) 1500 A c.) 2000 A
b.) 3000 A d.) 5000 A
3. The maximum setting of the ground-fault protection shall be ___ and the maximum time delay shall be one
second for ground-fault currents equal to or greater than ____.
a.) 1200 A, 3000 A c.) 600 A, 300 A
b.) 1000 A, 2000 A d.) 300 A, 1000 A
4. In each dwelling unit, the load shall be computed at ____ for each 2-wire small appliance branch circuit.
a.) 1200 VA c.) 2500 VA
b.) 1500 VA d.) 5000 VA
5. The ampacity of an 8.0 mm2 TW copper conductor when there are not more than three (3) conductors in the
raceway and the ambient temperature is 38 ˚C would be.
a.) 33 A c.) 50 A
b.) 20 A d.) 36 A
6. What is the current-carrying capacity of each of the three copper bus-bars? The cross-sectional area of each is
1.25 cm x 2.75 cm, if each bus bar were replaced by aluminum, what is the corresponding current-carrying
capacity?
a.) 550 A, 370 A c.) 533 A, 375 A
b.) 155 A. 109 A d.) 375 A, 533 A
7. Wireways shall not contain more than ____ current-carrying conductors at any cross-section.
a.) 15 c.) 25
b.) 20 d.) 30
8. Where connected to a 20-ampere branch circuit supplying two or more receptacle or outlets, what should be the
maximum allowable rating of a cord-and-plug connected load?
a.) 16 amp c.) 30 amp Table 2.10.2.3(b)(2)
b.) 20 amp d.) 24 amp
9. For service drop conductors not exceeding 600 volts its minimum clearance over commercial areas parking lots
subject to truck traffic is …..
a.) 3100 mm c.) 4600 mm
b.) 3700 mm d.) 5500 mm
10. What is the allowable maximum distance interval between supports securing busways?
a.) 1000 mm c.) 20000 mm
b.) 1800 mm d.) 1500 mm
11. What is the minimum 20-amp branch circuit for 8,250 VA lighting and convenience receptacle load?
a.) 1 c.) 3
b.) 2 d.) 4
12. A residential building has highest motor load of 2 hp, 12,860 VA non-continuous loads and 15,956 VA
continuous loads. What shall be the minimum service entrance conductor?
a.) 38 mm2 RHW copper wire c.) 50 mm2 THW copper wire
b.) 60 mm THW copper wire
2
d.) 50 mm2 THHN copper wire
13. If the project is extensive and requires more time for checking and for computations of fees, the issuance of the
electrical permit need be issued immediately. However, the delay shall not be longer than how many working
days?
a.) 7 c.) 5
b.) 6 d.) 8
14. It is a good practice to connect the ground wire for a building electrical system to a
a.) gas pipe c.) vent pipe
b.) cold water pipe d.) steam pipe
15. Equipment for installation in hazardous locations must be tested and approved for use according to the
classification of the hazards involved. These are divided into ___ groups.
a.) 4 c.) 7
b.) 3 d.) 6
16. Three squirrel cage induction motors, 25-hp, 20-hp and 10-hp, all rated at 460 volts, three phase, 60 Hz are to
be served by a feeder circuit. Ambient temperature does not exceed 30 °C. Determine the size of the feeder
circuit protection. Use inverse time delay circuit breaker.
a.) 125 AT c.) 100 AT
b.) 75 AT d.) 110 AT
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17. Who will accomplish box 2 of Application for Electrical Permit form?
a.) Professional Electrical Engineer who signed and sealed specification
b.) Electrical Contractor
c.) Person In-Charge of Installation
d.) Owner/Authorized Representative
18. What is the current carrying capacity of each conductor if 28-14 sq. mm THW copper conductors are installed in
an auxiliary gutter?
a.) 32 A c.) 18 A
b.) 28 A d.) 36 A
19. The code permits the uses of only one circuit for small single-family dwelling unit having a floor area of not more
than ____ mm2 with load of not exceeding ____ volt-amperes.
a.) 80, 3680 c.) 50, 3680
b.) 100, 3860 d.) 60, 3860
20. A cable that contains four single-phase control circuit of two 5.5 sq. mm THHN with 1 neutral and 1 grounding
conductor each is to extend from a point on the feeder that at times reaches an ambient temperature of 40
degree Celsius. What is the absolute allowable ampacity for the conductor?
a.) 28 A c.) 17.5 A
b.) 15.4 A d.) 30.8 A
21. How many strands are needed to complete the cable having 3 layers?
a.) 37 c.) 20
b.) 19 d.) 21
22. A beauty shop is located in a 6m x 10m single storey building. The shop is subdivided into the following spaces:
6m x 6m customer service area
4m x 4m office
4m x 2m storage area
What is the connected lighting load for this building?
a.) 1,462 VA c.) 2,052 VA
b.) 1,328 VA d.) 2,388 VA
23. The total full load current of a multifamily dwelling unit is 335A. If two conductors to be connected in parallel,
what shall be the size of each service entrance conductor in parallel?
a.) 80 mm2 TW c.) 50 mm2 TW
b.) 60 mm THWN2
d.) 100 mm2 THW
24. Find the minimum size of overloads required to protect a 3-phase 10 hp 230 volts Induction type squirrel
induction motor with a service factor of 115%.
a.) 28 A c.) 35 A
b.) 70 A d.) 22.4 A
25. Receptacles shall be installed so that no point along the floor line in any wall space is more than ____,
measured horizontally, from an outlet in that space.
a.) 600 mm c.) 1600 mm
b.) 1800 mm d.) 1200 mm
26. Supervised Industrial Installation is defined as the industrial portions of a facility where all of the following
condition/s is/are met:
I. Conditions of maintenance and engineering supervision ensure that only qualified persons will monitor
and service the system.
II. The premises wiring system has 2500 kVA or greater of load used in industrial process(es),
manufacturing activities, or both, as calculated in accordance with Article 2.20.
III. The premises has at least one service that is more than 150 volts to ground and more than 300 volts
phase-to-phase.
a.) I only c.) II only
b.) I and II only d.) I, II and III
27. Noncurrent-carrying metal parts of cord- and plug-connected equipment if grounded, shall be grounded by one
of the following methods:
a.) By means of an equipment grounding conductor c.) both a and b
b.) By means of a separate flexible wire or strap d.) none of the above
28. The grounding conductor for secondary circuits of instrument transformer and instrument cases shall not be
smaller than ____ copper or _____ aluminum.
a.) 3.5 mm2, 5.5 mm2 c.) 2.0 mm2, 3.5 mm2
b.) 5.5 mm , 8.0 mm
2 2
d.) 5.5 mm2, 3.5 mm2
29. For purpose of lighting protection, high rise building is a building over ___ in height.
a.) 25 m c.) 100 m
b.) 200 m d.) 23 m
30. A general term covering an assembly or assemblies of devices for the switching, interrupting, controlling,
metering of electric power.
a.) switchgear c.) Motor control center
b.) cutout box d.) Panelboard
31. Cartridge fuses and fuseholders of the 300-volt type shall be permitted to be used in the following circuits:
a.) Circuits not exceeding 300 volts between conductors
b.) single-phase line-to-neutral circuits supplied from a 3-phase, 4-wire, solidly grounded neutral source where
the line-to-neutral voltage does not exceed 300 volts.
c.) both a and b
d.) none of the above
32. What shall be the minimum size of equipment grounding for a panelboard having 800 AT mains?
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 a.) 38 mm2 c.) 60 mm2
Table 2.50.6.13
b.) 50 mm 2
d.) 30 mm2
33. Direct burial cable shall be permitted to be spliced or tapped without the use ____, provided they are installed
using materials suitable for the application.
a.) junction box c.) pull box
b.) splice boxes d.) utility box
34. For straight pulls, the length of the box shall not be less than ___ times the outside diameter, over sheath, of the
larges shielded or dead-covered conductor or cable entering the box. The length shall not be less than ___ times
the outside diameter of the largest nonshielded conductor or cable.
a.) 24, 32 c.) 48, 24
b.) 36,32 d.) 48, 32
35. Knife switches rated at over ____ amperes at 250 volts or less, and not over 600 amperes at 251 to 600 volts,
shall be used only as isolating switches and shall not be opened under load.
a.) 1000 c.) 1500
b.) 1200 d.) 1600
36. A 15 hp 480 V 3-phase motor bears the code letter D and specifies a temperature rise of 40 °C. Determine the
locked-rotor current required.
a.) 13.46 A c.) 81 A
b.) 23.31 A d.) 16.83 A
37. For other than a totally enclosed switchboard, a space not less than ____ shall be provided between the top of
the switchboard and any combustible ceiling, unless a noncombustible shield is provided between the
switchboard and the ceiling.
a.) 900 mm c.) 600 mm
b.) 300 mm d.) 1000 mm
38. A lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboard is one having more than ___ percent of its overcurrent
devices protecting lighting and appliance branch circuits.
a.) 5 c.) 15
b.) 10 d.) 20
39. Ceiling suspended (paddle) fans exceeding ____ in weight, with or without accessories, shall be supported
independently of the outlet box.
a.) 10 kg c.) 14 kg
b.) 12 kg d.) 16 kg
40. Overload device of motors with a marked temperature rise not over 40 °C shall be rated at no more than ___
percent of the motor nameplate full-load current rating.
a.) 100 % c.) 125 %
b.) 115 % d.) 80 %
41. Dry-type transformers 600 volts, nominal, or less and not exceeding ____ shall be permitted in hollow spaces of
buildings not permanently closed in by structure, and provided they meet the ventilation requirements of section
4.50.1.9 and separation from combustible materials requirements of section 4.50.2.1(a).
a.) 50 kVA c.) 25 kVA
b.) 10 kVA d.) 37.5 kVA
42. The voltage computed on the basis of ___ per cell for the lead-acid type and ___ per cell for the alkali type.
a.) 2 V, 1.5 V c.) 1.2 V, 1.5 V
b.) 2 V, 1.2 V d.) 1.5 V, 2 V
43. Aircraft energizers shall be designed and mounted so that all electric equipment and fixed wiring will be at least
___ above floor level and shall not be operated in a Class I location.
a.) 460 mm c.) 510 mm
b.) 600 mm d.) 900 mm
43. A 3-phase, 460 V 75 Hp motor has 30 minute duty cycle. Find the size of THW copper conductor required to
supply this intermittent-duty motor.
a.) 8.0 mm2 THW c.) 22 mm2 THW
b.) 14 mm THW 2
d.) 30 mm2 THW
44. A 150 kVA 4800/480 V 3-phase transformer has 2.3% impedance in a supervised location. What size of fuses is
required to protect the transformer primary? What size of circuit breaker is required to protect the transformer’s
secondary?
a.) 40 A, 500 AT c.) 50 A, 400 AT
b.) 50 A, 450 AT d.) 40 A, 400 AT
45. What size TW copper conductors are required to supply a 10 KVA 3-phase capacitor?
a.) 5.5 mm2 c.) 8.0 mm2
b.) 3.5 mm 2
d.) 2.0 mm2
46. What size conductors and overcurrent protection devices are required for a 12kVA resistance welder with a
primary current of 65 amps and duty cycle of 50%?
a.) 5.5 mm2 THWN c.) 8.0 mm2 TW
b.) 5.5 mm THW 2
d.) 8.0 mm2 THHN
47. A ground ring encircling the building or structure indirect contact with the earth’s surface of not less than 760
mm, consisting of at least ___ of bare copper conductor not smaller than _____.
a.) 6000 mm, 38 mm2 c.) 6,000 mm, 30 mm2
b.) 6700 mm, 30 mm 2
d.) 5,000 mm, 14 mm2
48. Where more than one electrode is used, each electrode of one grounding system (including that used for air
terminals) shall not be less than ____ from any other electrode of another grounding system.
a.) 1500 mm c,) 1700 mm
b.) 1900 mm d.) 2100 mm
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 49. An accessible means external to enclosures for connecting intersystem bonding and grounding conductors
shall be provided at the service by at least one of the following means:
I. Exposed nonflexible metallic service raceways.
II. Exposed grounding electrode conductor.
III. Approved means for external connection of a copper or other corrosion-resistance bonding or
grounding conductor to the service raceway or equipment.
a.) I only c.) II & III only
b.) I & II only d.) I, II, and III
50. Control circuit devices with screw-type pressure terminals used with 2.00 mm 2 (1.6 mm dia.) or small copper
conductors shall be torque to a minimum of ____ unless identified for a different torque value.
a.) 0.97 N-m c.) 0.97 N-m
b.) 0.79 N-m d.) 0.67 N-m

INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS OF THE PHILIPPINES

Albay-Legazpi Chapter
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SEPTEMBER 2009 PEC 2000 REFRESHER II
Multiple Choice. 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.

1. For track lighting in other than dwelling units or guest rooms of hotels or motels, additional load of ____ shall be
included for every 610 mm of lighting track or fraction thereof.
a.) 2500 VA c.) 250 VA
b.) 1200 VA d.) 180 VA
2. Additional feeders or branch circuits shall be permitted where the capacity requirements are in excess of ____ at
a supply voltage of 600 V or less.
a.) 1500 A c.) 2000 A
b.) 3000 A d.) 5000 A
3. The maximum setting of the ground-fault protection shall be ___ and the maximum time delay shall be one
second for ground-fault currents equal to or greater than ____.
a.) 1200 A, 3000 A c.) 600 A, 300 A
b.) 1000 A, 2000 A d.) 300 A, 1000 A
4. In each dwelling unit, the load shall be computed at ____ for each 2-wire small appliance branch circuit.
a.) 1200 VA c.) 2500 VA
b.) 1500 VA d.) 5000 VA
5. The ampacity of an 8.0 mm2 TW copper conductor when there are not more than three (3) conductors in the
raceway and the ambient temperature is 38 ˚C would be.
a.) 33 A c.) 50 A
b.) 20 A d.) 36 A
6. What is the current-carrying capacity of each of the three copper bus-bars? The cross-sectional area of each is
1.25 cm x 2.75 cm, if each bus bar were replaced by aluminum, what is the corresponding current-carrying
capacity?
a.) 550 A, 370 A c.) 533 A, 375 A
b.) 155 A. 109 A d.) 375 A, 533 A
7. Wireways shall not contain more than ____ current-carrying conductors at any cross-section.
a.) 15 c.) 25
b.) 20 d.) 30
8. Where connected to a 20-ampere branch circuit supplying two or more receptacle or outlets, what should be the
maximum allowable rating of a cord-and-plug connected load?
a.) 16 amp c.) 30 amp Table 2.10.2.3(b)(2)
b.) 20 amp d.) 24 amp
9. For service drop conductors not exceeding 600 volts its minimum clearance over commercial areas parking lots
subject to truck traffic is …..
a.) 3100 mm c.) 4600 mm
b.) 3700 mm d.) 5500 mm
10. What is the allowable maximum distance interval between supports securing busways?
a.) 1000 mm c.) 20000 mm
b.) 1800 mm d.) 1500 mm
11. What is the minimum 20-amp branch circuit for 8,250 VA lighting and convenience receptacle load?
a.) 1 c.) 3
b.) 2 d.) 4
12. A residential building has highest motor load of 2 hp, 12,860 VA non-continuous loads and 15,956 VA
continuous loads. What shall be the minimum service entrance conductor?
a.) 38 mm2 RHW copper wire c.) 50 mm2 THW copper wire
b.) 60 mm2 THW copper wire d.) 50 mm2 THHN copper wire
13. If the project is extensive and requires more time for checking and for computations of fees, the issuance of the
electrical permit need be issued immediately. However, the delay shall not be longer than how many working
days?
a.) 7 c.) 5
b.) 6 d.) 8
14. It is a good practice to connect the ground wire for a building electrical system to a
a.) gas pipe c.) vent pipe
b.) cold water pipe d.) steam pipe
15. Equipment for installation in hazardous locations must be tested and approved for use according to the
classification of the hazards involved. These are divided into ___ groups.
a.) 4 c.) 7
b.) 3 d.) 6
16. Three squirrel cage induction motors, 25-hp, 20-hp and 10-hp, all rated at 460 volts, three phase, 60 Hz are to
be served by a feeder circuit. Ambient temperature does not exceed 30 °C. Determine the size of the feeder
circuit protection. Use inverse time delay circuit breaker.
a.) 125 AT c.) 100 AT
b.) 75 AT d.) 110 AT
17. Who will accomplish box 2 of Application for Electrical Permit form?
a.) Professional Electrical Engineer who signed and sealed specification
b.) Electrical Contractor
c.) Person In-Charge of Installation
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 d.) Owner/Authorized Representative
18. What is the current carrying capacity of each conductor if 28-14 sq. mm THW copper conductors are installed in
an auxiliary gutter?
a.) 32 A c.) 18 A
b.) 28 A d.) 36 A
19. The code permits the uses of only one circuit for small single-family dwelling unit having a floor area of not more
than ____ mm2 with load of not exceeding ____ volt-amperes.
a.) 80, 3680 c.) 50, 3680
b.) 100, 3860 d.) 60, 3860
20. A cable that contains four single-phase control circuit of two 5.5 sq. mm THHN with 1 neutral and 1 grounding
conductor each is to extend from a point on the feeder that at times reaches an ambient temperature of 40
degree Celsius. What is the absolute allowable ampacity for the conductor?
a.) 28 A c.) 17.5 A
b.) 15.4 A d.) 30.8 A
21. How many strands are needed to complete the cable having 3 layers?
a.) 37 c.) 20
b.) 19 d.) 21
22. A beauty shop is located in a 6m x 10m single storey building. The shop is subdivided into the following spaces:
6m x 6m customer service area
4m x 4m office
4m x 2m storage area
What is the connected lighting load for this building?
a.) 1,462 VA c.) 2,052 VA
b.) 1,328 VA d.) 2,388 VA
23. The total full load current of a multifamily dwelling unit is 335A. If two conductors to be connected in parallel,
what shall be the size of each service entrance conductor in parallel?
a.) 80 mm2 TW c.) 50 mm2 TW
b.) 60 mm THWN2
d.) 100 mm2 THW
24. Find the minimum size of overloads required to protect a 3-phase 10 hp 230 volts Induction type squirrel
induction motor with a service factor of 115%.
a.) 28 A c.) 35 A
b.) 70 A d.) 22.4 A
25. Receptacles shall be installed so that no point along the floor line in any wall space is more than ____,
measured horizontally, from an outlet in that space.
a.) 600 mm c.) 1600 mm
b.) 1800 mm d.) 1200 mm
26. Supervised Industrial Installation is defined as the industrial portions of a facility where all of the following
condition/s is/are met:
I. Conditions of maintenance and engineering supervision ensure that only qualified persons will monitor
and service the system.
II. The premises wiring system has 2500 kVA or greater of load used in industrial process(es),
manufacturing activities, or both, as calculated in accordance with Article 2.20.
III. The premises has at least one service that is more than 150 volts to ground and more than 300 volts
phase-to-phase.
a.) I only c.) II only
b.) I and II only d.) I, II and III
27. Noncurrent-carrying metal parts of cord- and plug-connected equipment if grounded, shall be grounded by one
of the following methods:
a.) By means of an equipment grounding conductor c.) both a and b
b.) By means of a separate flexible wire or strap d.) none of the above
28. The grounding conductor for secondary circuits of instrument transformer and instrument cases shall not be
smaller than ____ copper or _____ aluminum.
a.) 3.5 mm2, 5.5 mm2 c.) 2.0 mm2, 3.5 mm2
b.) 5.5 mm , 8.0 mm
2 2
d.) 5.5 mm2, 3.5 mm2
29. For purpose of lighting protection, high rise building is a building over ___ in height.
a.) 25 m c.) 100 m
b.) 200 m d.) 23 m
30. A general term covering an assembly or assemblies of devices for the switching, interrupting, controlling,
metering of electric power.
a.) switchgear c.) Motor control center
b.) cutout box d.) Panelboard
31. Cartridge fuses and fuseholders of the 300-volt type shall be permitted to be used in the following circuits:
a.) Circuits not exceeding 300 volts between conductors
b.) single-phase line-to-neutral circuits supplied from a 3-phase, 4-wire, solidly grounded neutral source where
the line-to-neutral voltage does not exceed 300 volts.
c.) both a and b
d.) none of the above
32. What shall be the minimum size of equipment grounding for a panelboard having 800 AT mains?
a.) 38 mm2 c.) 60 mm2
Table 2.50.6.13
b.) 50 mm 2
d.) 30 mm2
33. Direct burial cable shall be permitted to be spliced or tapped without the use ____, provided they are installed
using materials suitable for the application.
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 a.) junction box c.) pull box
b.) splice boxes d.) utility box
34. For straight pulls, the length of the box shall not be less than ___ times the outside diameter, over sheath, of the
larges shielded or dead-covered conductor or cable entering the box. The length shall not be less than ___ times
the outside diameter of the largest nonshielded conductor or cable.
a.) 24, 32 c.) 48, 24
b.) 36,32 d.) 48, 32
35. Knife switches rated at over ____ amperes at 250 volts or less, and not over 600 amperes at 251 to 600 volts,
shall be used only as isolating switches and shall not be opened under load.
a.) 1000 c.) 1500
b.) 1200 d.) 1600
36. A 15 hp 480 V 3-phase motor bears the code letter D and specifies a temperature rise of 40 °C. Determine the
locked-rotor current required.
a.) 13.46 A c.) 81 A
b.) 23.31 A d.) 16.83 A
37. For other than a totally enclosed switchboard, a space not less than ____ shall be provided between the top of
the switchboard and any combustible ceiling, unless a noncombustible shield is provided between the
switchboard and the ceiling.
a.) 900 mm c.) 600 mm
b.) 300 mm d.) 1000 mm
38. A lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboard is one having more than ___ percent of its overcurrent
devices protecting lighting and appliance branch circuits.
a.) 5 c.) 15
b.) 10 d.) 20
39. Ceiling suspended (paddle) fans exceeding ____ in weight, with or without accessories, shall be supported
independently of the outlet box.
a.) 10 kg c.) 14 kg
b.) 12 kg d.) 16 kg
40. Overload device of motors with a marked temperature rise not over 40 °C shall be rated at no more than ___
percent of the motor nameplate full-load current rating.
a.) 100 % c.) 125 %
b.) 115 % d.) 80 %
41. Dry-type transformers 600 volts, nominal, or less and not exceeding ____ shall be permitted in hollow spaces of
buildings not permanently closed in by structure, and provided they meet the ventilation requirements of section
4.50.1.9 and separation from combustible materials requirements of section 4.50.2.1(a).
a.) 50 kVA c.) 25 kVA
b.) 10 kVA d.) 37.5 kVA
42. The voltage computed on the basis of ___ per cell for the lead-acid type and ___ per cell for the alkali type.
a.) 2 V, 1.5 V c.) 1.2 V, 1.5 V
b.) 2 V, 1.2 V d.) 1.5 V, 2 V
43. Aircraft energizers shall be designed and mounted so that all electric equipment and fixed wiring will be at least
___ above floor level and shall not be operated in a Class I location.
a.) 460 mm c.) 510 mm
b.) 600 mm d.) 900 mm
43. A 3-phase, 460 V 75 Hp motor has 30 minute duty cycle. Find the size of THW copper conductor required to
supply this intermittent-duty motor.
a.) 8.0 mm2 THW c.) 22 mm2 THW
b.) 14 mm THW 2
d.) 30 mm2 THW
44. A 150 kVA 4800/480 V 3-phase transformer has 2.3% impedance in a supervised location. What size of fuses is
required to protect the transformer primary? What size of circuit breaker is required to protect the transformer’s
secondary?
a.) 40 A, 500 AT c.) 50 A, 400 AT
b.) 50 A, 450 AT d.) 40 A, 400 AT
45. What size TW copper conductors are required to supply a 10 KVA 3-phase capacitor?
a.) 5.5 mm2 c.) 8.0 mm2
b.) 3.5 mm 2
d.) 2.0 mm2
46. What size conductors and overcurrent protection devices are required for a 12kVA resistance welder with a
primary current of 65 amps and duty cycle of 50%?
a.) 5.5 mm2 THWN c.) 8.0 mm2 TW
b.) 5.5 mm THW 2
d.) 8.0 mm2 THHN
47. A ground ring encircling the building or structure indirect contact with the earth’s surface of not less than 760
mm, consisting of at least ___ of bare copper conductor not smaller than _____.
a.) 6000 mm, 38 mm2 c.) 6,000 mm, 30 mm2
b.) 6700 mm, 30 mm 2
d.) 5,000 mm, 14 mm2
48. Where more than one electrode is used, each electrode of one grounding system (including that used for air
terminals) shall not be less than ____ from any other electrode of another grounding system.
a.) 1500 mm c,) 1700 mm
b.) 1900 mm d.) 2100 mm
49. An accessible means external to enclosures for connecting intersystem bonding and grounding conductors
shall be provided at the service by at least one of the following means:
I. Exposed nonflexible metallic service raceways.
II. Exposed grounding electrode conductor.
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 III. Approved means for external connection of a copper or other corrosion-resistance bonding or
grounding conductor to the service raceway or equipment.
a.) I only c.) II & III only
b.) I & II only d.) I, II, and III
50. Control circuit devices with screw-type pressure terminals used with 2.00 mm 2 (1.6 mm dia.) or small copper
conductors shall be torque to a minimum of ____ unless identified for a different torque value.
a.) 0.97 N-m c.) 0.97 N-m
b.) 0.79 N-m d.) 0.67 N-m

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