RME APRIL 2019 EXAM NO.

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INSTRUCTION/S: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only ONE answer for each item by shading the box
corresponding on the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY, NO ERASURES ALLOWED.

MULTIPLE CHOICE (QB CHAPTERS 6 – 10)

1. One of the approved grounding electrode system is using the metal underground water pipe in direct C contact with the earth for _ or
more. 9-100
a. 3,000 mm b. 4,000 mm
c. 2,500 mm d. 1,500 mm

2. Where flexible metal conduit is installed as a fixed raceway, it shall be secured within _ on each side of every outlet box. 10-92
a. 300 mm b. 150 mm
c. 200 mm d. 100 mm

3. In a shunt-wound generator the rheostat is connected QB7-29

a. in parallel with the field b. across the line
c. in series with the field d. none of these

4. The output of the shunt generator is 500 A at a terminal voltage of 250 V. If the shunt resistance is 50 ohms, what is the armature
current? QB9 2
a. 500 A b. 495 A
c. 505 A d. 510 A

5. 10-93 In the installation of power resistors, a thermal barrier shall be required if the space between the resistors and any combustible
material is less than _ mm. What is this minimum clearance?
a. 150 mm b. 300 mm
c. 200 mm d. 250 mm

6. How many 20 A branch circuit shall be provided for all receptacle outlets for the small appliance load? QB7-67
a. one or more b. at least two
c. only one d. none of these

7. In wiring using rigid metal conduits, conduit smaller than _ shall not be used. 10-81
a. 15 mm b. 32 mm
c. 10 mm d. 25 mm

8. Direct burial cables or conductors with a nominal voltage of 660 V or less and placed under a one or two family dwelling driveways and
parking areas shall have a minimum cover distance of _. 9-82
a. 480 mm b. 500 mm
c. 440 mm d. 460 mm

9. Three 9-ohm resistors are connected in parallel across a 24-V source. The total power taken by the circuits is QB9 21
a. 120 W b. 240 W
c. 192 W d. 190 W

10. The number of cycles of an ac voltage is known QB7-32

a. frequency b. waveform
c. phase angle d. half mode

11. Cables that are flame retardant and have limited smoke characteristics shall be permitted and shall be identified using what suffix? 10-80
a. FS b. PS
c. LS d. UL

12. If a split phase induction motor fails to start, one of the causes is QB9 16
a. there is no voltage b. faulty cut-out switch
c. open overload device d. all of these

13. Solutions that are used in batteries are called _____ QB7-39
a. pastes b. catalyst
c. compounds d. electrolytes

14. In mobile homes, if a range, clothes dryer or similar appliance is connected by metal covered cable or flexible metal conduit, a length of
NOT less than _ of free cable or conduit shall be provided to permit moving the appliance. 9-70
a. 800 mm b. 700 mm
c. 600 mm d. 900 mm

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15. In a dc generator, the purpose of the commutator is to ________ QB7-41
a. rectify armature current b. convert magnetic lines of force to flux
c. keep a constant voltage d. keep a constant amperage

16. PLC is one of the modern types of controller. What do you mean by PLC? 9-19
a. Programmable Logic Counter b. Programmable Language Controller
c. Programmable Laboratory Controller d. Programmable Logic Controller

17. A battery is a group of cells connected in QB7-44

a. parallel b. series-parallel
c. series d. all of these

18. Reciprocal of resistance. 9-27

a. Susceptance b. Reluctance
c. Conductance d. Admittance

19. Conductors in open wiring on insulators shall be rigidly supported within _____ from a tap or splice QB7-54
a. 200 mm b. 100 mm
c. 250mm l d. 150 mm

20. Type of diode used to regulate dc power voltage supply. QB9 8

a. Shockley b. Zener
c. Tunnel d. SCR

21. Heating elements can be repaired by a _ tube, which crimps the 2 broken elements together. QB10 25
a. aluminum/nickel b. aluminum
c. wire d. nickel/silver

22. Lamps installed in scene docks shall be so located and guarded and shall provide an air space of NOT less than _ between such lamps
and any combustible material. 9-80
a. 75 mm b. 50 mm
c. 40 mm d. 64 mm

23. A good electric conductor is one that __ QB10 45

a. has few electrons b. produces minimum voltage drop
c. has low conductance d. is always made of copper

24. Find the cost of running a 100- W, 220-V lamp for 20 hours at P 3.00 per kW-hr. QB10 48
a. P 6.00 b. P 12.00
c. P 10.00 d. P 8.00

25. How can the polarization index of transformer oil be improved? QB9 48
a. Filtering b. Vacuuming
c. Heating d. All of these

26. In a transformer the purpose of the breather is to QB10 31

a. to provide insulation to the winding b. extract moisture in air
c. to take insulation oil from conservator d. to provide cooling to the winding

27. Where raceways are exposed to widely different temperatures they shall be ____. QB9 62
a. Grounded b. Sealed
c. Isolated d. Bonded

28. Another name for counter emf QB8-4

a. back emf b. opposite emf
c. mutual emf d. self-induced emf

29. When the voltage between conductors does not exceed 300 V and the roof has a slope of not less than 100 mm in 300 mm, the
clearance can be reduce to QB9 74
a. 500 mm b. 800 mm
c. 1,000 mm d. 900 mm

30. A certain residential house has lightning load of 1.1 kVA and an appliance load of 10 A at 220 volts, single phase, two wires, 60 Hz. The
branch circuit fuse protection for lightning and appliance loads are ___ and ___ respectively. QB9 83
a. 30 A, 60 A b. 20 A, 30 A
c. 15 A, 30 A d. 15 A, 20 A

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31. What is the diameter of a solid wire, which is equivalent to 5.5 mm2? QB10 62
a. d = 2.26 mm b. d = 1.62 mm
c. d = 1.75 mm d. d = 2.65 mm

32. Where coaxial cables are attached to building, they should have a separation of at least ___ from electric light or power cables. QB10 76
a. 100 mm b. 50 mm
c. 250 mm d. 200 mm

33. What is the minimum insulation resistance of a building’s electrical wiring for circuits using 2.0 mm2 or 3.5 mm2 conductors? QB10 87
a. 500,000 ohms b. 250,000 ohms
c. 1,000,000 ohms d. 750,000 ohms

34. Charging a lead-acid cell causes the electrolyte to become. 8 - 7

a. stronger b. weaker
c. water d. stable

35. A circuit has a capacitance of 35 microfarad and an inductance of 0.2 H. Calculate the resonant frequency of the circuit. 8-17
a. 65 Hz b. 60 Hz
c. 50 Hz d. 55 Hz

36. To cut the rigid steel conduits, an electrician should 10 68

a. use hack saw and ream the ends b. use a three-wheel pipe cutter
c. use a cold chisel and ream the ends d. order it to cut to size

37. A megger measures ____ 8-45

a. insulation resistance b. voltage
c. grounded voltage d. deenergized circuit

38. What is the smallest electrical trade size for rigid non-metallic conduit? QB10 74
a. 15 mm b. 12 mm
c. 25 mm d. 20 mm

39. Air conditioning has a demand load of _____ QB8-67

a. 80% b. 100 %
c. 125% d.150%

40. If the maximum current on a circuit is 70 amps, the ammeter will read QB6 -2
a. 60.4 A b. 49.49
c. 69.5 A d. 70 A

41. Branch circuits shall be classified according to the maximum permitted _____ QB8-92
a. kW rating b. voltage rating
c. ampere rating d. all of these

42. Exposed energized parts of motor and controllers operating at _ volts or more between terminals shall be guarded against accidental
contact by enclosure. 9-78
a. 50 b. 30
c. 40 d. 60

43. If the number of turns in an inductor is increased, its inductance will QB6- 16
a. vary b. decrease
c. increase d. remain the same

44. Disruptive discharge between electrodes of a measuring gap. QB8-54

a. lightning b. Flashover
c. Surge d. Sparkover

45. The field winding of a shunt motor has a resistance of 110 ohms and voltage applied is 220 V. What is the amount of power expended in
the field excitation? QB6-23
a. 330 W b. 220 W
c. 440 W d. 500 W

46. A small swamping resistance is fit in series with the operating coil of a moving coil ammeter to compensate for the effects of. QB6- 29
a. external magnetic fields b. temperature variation
c. hysteresis loss d. none of these

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47. Neutral current is the same as 9-20

a. no-charge current b. ground current
c. eddy current d. normal current

48. If the allowable current in a copper bus bar is 1000 amperes per square inch of cross section, the width of a standard ¼ bus bar designed
to carry 1,500 A would be? QB6-43
a. 4 inches b. 6 inches
c. 8 inches d. 2 inches

49. A megger is _ QB8-3

a. meter for measuring thickness of insulation b. an instrument for measuring current
c. a hand-cranked ac generator d. a hand-cranked dc generator

50. Alternator synchronization means _ QB6-37

a. connecting alternators in parallel b. connecting alternators in series
c. adjustment in field excitations d. load sharing between alternators

51. Which of the following dc generator has a terminal voltage that varies widely with changes in load current? QB6-39
a. shunt generator b. series generator
c. cumulative compound generator d. flat compounded generator

52. Where installed in raceways conductors of size _ and larger shall be stranded. 9-65
a. 5.5 mm2 b. 8.0 mm2
c. 14 mm2 d. 3.5 mm2

53. The grounding electrode conductor shall be _ QB7-53

a. copper b. copper-clad aluminum
c. asbestos d. all of these

54. In star-delta starters, at staring the motor is connected in _ configuration. QB6-47

a. wye b. delta
c. delta-wye d. wye delta

55. Which of the following statements is NOT one of the primary objective of the PEC? QB7-56
a. to establish electrical work standards b. to establish basic material qualities
c. to ensure safety in using electricity d. none of these

56. For a one family dwelling unit having an initial load of 10 kVA or more, the minimum service entrance capacity shall be _ QB7-68
a. 100 A b. 90 A
c. 60 A d. 30 A

57. Festoon lighting is a string of outdoor lights suspended between two point more than _ apart. 10-99
a. 4,000 mm b. 3,800 mm
c. 4,500 mm d. 5,000 mm

58. The workspace about electrical equipment shall be adequate to permit at least _ degree opening of doors or hinged panels QB7-69
a. 90 b. 45
c. 60 d. 75

59. The bonding conductor used in agricultural buildings shall be copper, insulated, covered or bare, NOT smaller than _ 6-54
a. 8.0 mm2 b. 5.5 mm2
c. 14. 0 mm2 d. 3.5 mm2

60. An overheated cord often indicates 6 -55

a. defective card b. corroded terminals
c. corroded terminals and defective cord d. none of these

61. Metal cover for boxer shall be lined with firmly attached insulating material not less than _ in thickness 6-63
a. 0.80 mm b. 0.50 mm
c. 0.75 mm d. 0.64 mm

62. The conductors including splices and taps shall NOT fill the auxiliary gutter to more than _ of its area. 10-96
a. 70 % b. 80 %
c. 75 % d. 60 %

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63. Vertical runs of wireways shall be securely supported at intervals NOT exceeding _ 6-63
a. 4,000 mm b. 2,400 mm
c. 3,600 mm d. 4,500 mm

64. If there will six or more 2-wire branch circuits, the service disconnecting means shall NOT be smaller than _. 9-52
a. 100 A b. 90 A
c. 60 A d. 30 A

65. What is the purpose of using lacknuts? 6-66

a. to make tighter connection b. to make it difficult to tamper connections
c. to be able to make more connections to one stud d. to prevent the connection from loosening under severe vibration

66. In battery rooms with alkaline batteries, the shelves shall be lined with steel sheet NOT less than _ thick 6-85
a. 70 mm b. 60 mm
c. 65 mm d. 75 mm

67. Most utility companies requires a minimum load power factor of? 8-33
a. 0.50 b. 0.866
c. 0.75 d. 0.8

68. Lamp protection shall be provided by elevation of at least _ meters from the normal working surface 6-82
a. 2 b. 1
c. 2.5 d. 3

69. From signs, chimneys, radio and television antennas or similar, clearances through vertical, diagonal and horizontal shall be NOT less
than _. 10-100
a. 1,000 mm b. 1,100 mm
c. 1,200 mm d. 900 mm

70. When the switch of a controller opens upon voltage failure and then closes again after the voltage is restored. Which one? QB6-46
a. low voltage protection b. instantaneous release
c. over-current protection d. low voltage release

71. Nominal open circuit voltage of a carbon-zinc cell 8-46

a. 1.35 V b. 2.1 V
c. 3.0 V d. 1.5 V

72. At least _ of free conductor shall be left at each outlet, junction and switch point for splices or the connection of fixtures or devices. 9-87
a. 200 mm b. 100 mm
c. 150 mm d. 300 mm

73. Generator’s compartments shall be lined with galvanized steel, not less than _ thick 8-51
a. 0.40 mm b. 0.50 mm
c. 0.30 mm d. 0.60 mm

74. Sheet metal of flush and recessed fixture housings shall be protected against corrosion and shall NOT be less than _ thick. 9-55
a. 0.65 mm b. 0.60 mm
c. 0.64 mm d. 0.63 mm

75. The Electrical Code requires that electrical plans and drawings shall be drawn on sheets of the following standard size. Which one is
NOT considered standard? 8-56
a. 600mm x 900mm b. 217mm x 279 mm
c. 760mm x 1000mm d. 500mm x 760mm

76. Lamp holders installed over highly combustible material shall be located at least _ above the floor. 9-99
a. 2,000 mm b. 2,500 mm
c. 2,400 mm d. 2,600 mm

77. Service entrance cables shall be supported at intervals NOT exceeding _ 8-57
a. 900 mm b. 800 mm
c. 760 mm d. 1000 mm

78. Exposed energized parts of motors and controllers shall be guarded against accidental contact by elevating it _ or more above the floor.
9-56
a. 2,500 mm b. 2,300 mm
c. 2,600 mm d. 2,400 mm

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79. What is the maximum number of overcurrent devices of lighting and appliance branch circuit panelboard shall be installed in any
cabinet or cutout box? 10-97
a. 42 b. 50
c. 45 d. 48

80. How many sets of the complete electrical plans and specification signed and sealed by a PEE shall be submitted, as one of the
requirements in filling for an electrical permit? 8-59
a. 5 b. 4
c. 3 d. 2

81. The floors of transformer vaults in contact with the earth shall be of concrete NOT less than _ thick. 9-61
a. 100 mm b. 200 mm
c. 300 mm d. 250 mm

82. In locations where flammable anesthetics are employed, the entire area shall be considered hazardous location which shall extend
upward to a level _ above the floor 8-60
a. 1000 mm b. 1300 mm
c. 1800 mm d. 1500 mm

83. If there will be six or more 2-wire branch circuits for one family dwelling unit, the minimum service entrance capacity shall be _ 8-68
a. 60 A b. 100 A
c. 90 A d. 120 A

84. Grounding electrodes shall be installed such that at least _ of length is in contact with the soil. 9-73
a. 2,000 mm b. 1,500 mm
c. 2,500 mm d. 2,400 mm

85. For hallways of _ or more in length, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed 8-69
a. 2000 mm b. 4000 mm
c. 5000 mm d. 3000 mm

86. How much charge is stored in a 2 µF capacitor connected across a 50-V supply? 9-17
a. 100 µC b. 25 µC
c. 200 µC d. 120 µC

87. In every kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, parlor, library, bedroom or similar rooms or area of dwelling units, receptacle
outlets shall be installed so that no point along the floor in any wall space is more than _ measured horizontally from an outlet in that
space 8-70
a. 2000 mm b. 1800 mm
c. 1900 mm d. 2100 mm

88. The construction of metal cabinets and cutout boxes shall be such as to secure strength and rigidity. If constructed of uncoated sheet
steel, the metal thickness should NOT be less than 9-60
a. 1.55 mm b. 1.75 mm
c. 1.00 mm d. 1.35 mm

89. Which of the following colors identifies the grounded conductor of a branch circuit? 6-91
a. green b. black
c. white d. blue

90. The chassis-grounding terminal of the battery shall be bonded to the vehicle chassis with a copper conductor of _ size or its equivalent 8-
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a. 5.5 mm2 b. 3.5 mm2
c. 8.0 mm 2 d. 2.0 mm2

91. The down conductors shall be protected for a minimum distance of _ above grade level. 9-75
a. 1,800 mm b. 1,600 mm
c. 1,700 mm d. 1,500 mm

92. What is the first thing to do if a generator overspeeds? 8-43

a. adjust the rheostat b. trip the overspeed trip
c. trip the circuit breaker d. secure the steam

93. What is the maximum number of conductors permitted in a wireway at any cross section, signal circuit or starter-control wires are not
included? 6-84

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a. 30 conductors b. 50 conductors
c. 40 conductors d. 25 conductors

94. Which of the following is a source of an alternating current? QB10 39

a. rectifier b. solar cell
c. alternator d. battery

95. The derating factors for the number of wires in a raceway shall not apply to conductors in nipples having a length NOT exceeding ___.
QB9 79
a. 500 mm b. 600 mm
c. 760 mm d. 300 mm

96. 10-75 Type AC cable shall be secured by approved staples, straps hangers or similar fittings at intervals NOT exceeding _.
a. 1,300 mm b. 1,200 mm
c. 1,000 mm d. 1,500 mm

97. A megger measures _ 8-45

a. insulation resistance b. voltage
c. grounded voltage d. deenergized circuit

98. If the heat in a motor increases which of the following is a probable cause? QB6-38
a. repeated jogging or plugging the motor b. long periods of overload
c. both a & b d. neither a or b

99. Non-metallic sheathed cables shall be supported within _ of a non-metallic outlet box without cable clamps 8-65
a. 200 mm b. 150 mm
c. 180 mm d. 220 mm

100. What is the maximum distance between open service conductor supports for a voltage of up to 300 V? 10-71
a. 2,000 mm b. 1,000 mm
c. 1,500 mm d. 1,300 mm

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