<Subject Grade Level>GRADE 9 EIM

First Quarter Diagnostic Test

S.Y. 2023 – 2024

Name: ______________________(optional) Score: ______________

School: _____________________ Date: _______________

Directions: Answer as directed. Read each statement carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it
on a separate sheet of paper.

1.  During electrical work, what specific tool is commonly utilized for securely holding and gripping electrical 
      wires?
A. Pliers B. Screwdrivers C. Drill D. Nail
2.  What tool is used to drive and pull out screws?
A. Pliers B. Cables C. Screwdrivers D. Nail
3. Imagine you are working on a construction site, tasked with installing electrical wiring in a new building. You 
   need to pull wires into the conduit or raceway. Which tool would you reach for to accomplish this task  
   effectively?
A. Pliers B. Cables C. Screwdrivers D. Wire puller
4.  Which tool is used to bend electrical metal tubing?
A. LT Bending tool B. EMT bender C. FMT bender D. Blender
5. Noel needs to drill holes in the building structure to accommodate the pipes. What equipment or tool should 
     he use to drill the necessary holes?
A. Pliers B. Electric Drill C. Hammer D. Nail
6.  What tools are needed in making splices and taps connection of wires?
A. Splicing tool B. Bender  C. Soldering tool D. Bit
7. What is the term used to describe a configuration that consists of two or more electric conductors, insulated from
one another, and larger in size compared to individual wires?
A. wires B. Ethernet  C. Screwdrivers D. Cable
8. What kind of box is used to protect the connection from environmental conditions and accidental contact?
A. Hexagonal box B. Junction box C. Safety box D. Magic box
9. If you are an electrician working on a construction project and your task is to install electrical sockets or  
    other fixtures in a building. What kind of box should you use to securely house and contain these electrical  
    components?
A. Utility box B. Junction box C. safety box D. Text box
10. Which box is used for the main service panel and is like the switchboard for all electricity in our home?
A. Octagonal box B. Junction box C. safety box D. Panel Box
11. This is an electrical protective device which is used to interrupt the flow of current when short circuit or 
       over current occurs.
A. Safety and soldering iron   B. Fuses and circuit breakers C. Asbestos D. Multi-tester
12. What tool is needed to drive and pull out nail?
A. Claw hammer B. Screwdriver      C. Vermeer D. Cutter
13. What is the measuring tool used for measuring voltage?
A. Voltmeter B. Boltmeter C. Ruler D. Caliper
14. If you want to measure the amount of ampere, what measuring device will you use?
A. Voltmeter B. Ammeter C. Amperemeter D. Caliper
15. What is the measuring tool used for dimension of an object?
A. Voltmeter B. Meter C. Vernier caliper D. Caliper
16.  The TLE students are in a workshop where they need to start a fluorescent lamp. To initiate its operation,  
       they require a specific device that consists of a coiled wire and produces high voltage. What instrument   
       should they use?
A. transformer B. tungsten filament C. ballast D. starter

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17. If you are an electrical engineer working on a project that involves installing electrical conduits with a 
      diameter ranging from 15mm to 25mm in compliance with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC). You need 
      to determine the maximum spacing requirement between supports for these conduits. What is the 
      maximum spacing requirement specified by the PEC in this situation?
A. 60mm B. 400mm C. 900mm       D. 1500mm
18.  What is the maximum size of rigid non-metallic conduit allowed by PEC in wiring installation?
A. 90mm B. 40mm C. 900mm D. 125mm
19.  Rene is in a lighting store, looking for a specific type of lighting fixture. This fixture consists of a glass tube 
        containing mercury vapor at low pressure, along with an inert gas such as argon or krypton. The interior of 
        the tube is coated with phosphor. What is this lighting fixture that he is searching for?
A. Compact fluorescent lamp B. Fluorescent lamp
B. Circular type of fluorescent lamp D. Open type fluorescent lamp
20. What is a tubular or linear bulb containing mercury vapour and inert gas with phosphor coating inside? 
A. Compact fluorescent lamp C. electronic type ballast
B. Fluorescent lamp D. ballast
21. Which part of an incandescent bulb helps the wires glow brightly when electricity flow through them?
A. Coiled tungsten filament     B. Screw Cap           C. Electrical contacts D. Glass Envelope
22. What do you call the wires that carry electricity from the bulb’s electrical contact to the filament?
A. Connecting wires     B. Mixture inert gas C. Coiled tungsten D. Fuse
23. Which part of incandescent bulb is the metallic base of the bulb?
A. Mixture inert gas B. Coiled tungsten filament C. Electrical Contacts D. Magic box
24. Philip is inspecting an incandescent bulb closely. He notice a specific part that has a thin layer of glass 
       surrounding the light bulb mechanism and the inert gas. Which part of the incandescent bulb should he 
       identify as having this characteristic?
A. Screw Cap B. Connecting wires       C. Electrical contacts      D. Glass envelope
25. Which part of incandescent bulb insulates the bulb`s fuses?
  A. Glass envelope B. Screw cap         C. Fuse D. Glass fuse enclosure
26. While examining an incandescent bulb, an electrician comes across a specific part that is known to be filled 
      with gases. Which part of the incandescent bulb would he identify as being responsible for containing these 
       gases?
A. Mixture inert gas B. Gas fuse C. Asbestos D. Cap
27. Which part of the incandescent lamp has a threaded base of the bulb that secures the lamp?
A. Support wires B. Screw cap       C. Vermeer D. Lamp holder
28 John is inspecting an incandescent lamp. As he examine its components, he notice a specific part that 
      holds up the filament. What is this part in an incandescent lamp?
A. Screw cap         B. Support wires C. Glass envelope D. Caliper
29. What is the rated average life span of a fluorescent lamp if it is with an average of 3 hours burning per day?
              A. 12,000 hours B. 20,000 hours     C. 15,000 hours D. 30,000 hours
30. This helps to prevent the filament burning away completely.
              A. Gas B. Argon and Nitrogen     C. Hydrogen D. Mercury
31. What is the specific unit of measurement used to quantify electrical current?
A. Ampere B. Danger C. Isometric D. Joule
32. It indicates some precautionary measures against potential hazardous situation which, if note avoided, may 
       result to a minor or moderate injury.
A. Ampere B. Danger C. Isometric D. Joule
33. Which type of drawing presents an object in a three-dimensional view, providing depth and perspective? A.
Ampere B. Danger C. Isometric D. Joule
34. What is the standard unit used to measure electric power?
A. Ampere B. Danger C. Isometric D. Joule
35. Which symbol is commonly used to represent a conductor or wire in electrical circuit diagrams?

A. B. C. D.
36.  What specific symbol is used to represent a load?

A. B. C. D.

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37. Which symbol represents the unit of electrical current called ampere?

A. B. C. D.

38. What is the symbol used to represent wires that are not connected in electrical circuit diagrams?

A. B. C. D.

39. What does the symbol represent?

A. Wire B. voltmeter C. Push Button D.  Circuit Breaker

40. What does the symbol represent?

A. Wire B. cell C. Switch D. Ampere

41. What type of wiring method is commonly found in old homes?

A. Open wiring C. Concealed wiring
B. Open knob and tube wiring D. None of the above
42. In installing an electrical wiring system with the exposed knob and tube wiring method, what is the    
      minimum distance between conductors that should be maintained? 
A. 4 centimeters B. 6 centimeters C. 12 centimeters D. 30 centimeters
43. When installing exposed knob and tube wiring, what is the required distance in centimeters between each 
       knob?
A. 4 centimeters B. 6 centimeters C. 12 centimeters D. 30 centimeters  
44. In order to ensure safety and prevent injury, what specific electrical materials would you identify as 
       necessary to be installed at the point where the wires cross?
A. Mica tube B. Porcelain tube C. Circular loom D. All of the above
45. What type of switching controls a bulb in two different locations?
A. three- way switch C. rigid non-metallic conduit
B. switch gear D. single pole switch
46. This type of conduit is manufactured to be resistant to impact and crushing moisture, chemical atmosphere, 
        flame retardant or not easily burned and get out shape by the heat.
A. PVC B. Surface raceway C. Rigid non-metallic conduit D. Wire ways
47. If you are involved in a construction project where PVC conduit needs to be buried underground in a 
      concrete trench that is 50 mm thick. What would be the minimum depth at which the PVC conduit should 
       be buried?
A. 15 millimeters B. 30 millimeters C. 50 millimeters D. 300 millimeters
48. What is the required minimum burial depth for PVC conduit when directly buried under driveways and 
       parking lots of single and two-family dwelling units?
A. 460 mm B. 400 mm C. 350mm D. 300 mm
49. Which is the minimum burial depth for PVC when directly buried under airport runways, including adjacent 
       areas where trespassing is prohibited?
A. 460 mm B. 400 mm C. 350 mm D. 300mm
50. This is the process wherein rough edges or burrs at the cut ends of non-metallic conduit shall be trimmed 
       inside and outside.
A. Expansion fitting B. Joints C. Securing and support D. Trimming

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301504@deped.gov.ph MATHEMATICS 7
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1st Quarter Diagnostic Test
 ANSWER KEY

1. A
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. B 
6. A
7. D
8. C
9. A 
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. A
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. B
18. C
19. C
20. A
21. A
22. A
23. C
24. D
25. D
26. C
27. B
28. B
29. D
30. B
31. A 
32. C
33. D
34. A
35. C
36. B
37. C
38. A

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301504@deped.gov.ph MATHEMATICS 7
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39. C
40. D
41. B
42. C
43. A
44. D
45. A
46. A
47. C
48. A
49. 

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301504@deped.gov.ph MATHEMATICS 7
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Lakeside Park Subd., Brgy VI-D, San Pablo City, Laguna 4000
SPCIHS JHS SY 2023-2024
301504@deped.gov.ph MATHEMATICS 7
(049) 561-2931
1st Quarter Diagnostic Test