Philippine Electrical Code Quiz

The Philippine Electrical Code is passed on the Board of Electrical Engineers last November 2017. The Philippine Electrical Code 2017 is Board Resolution number series of 2017.

• 14

• 16

• 20

• 18

Which location may be temporarily subject to dampness or wetness?

• Dry

• Damp

• Moist

• Wet

Rule used to determine sizes and rating of circuit conductors and devices.

• Manufacturing rule

• Construction rule

• Wiring design rule

• Installation rule

Motors must be labeled with the following: nameplate rating, manufacturer’s name and etc. This is:

• Manufacturing rule

• Construction rule

• Wiring design rule

• Installation rule

The conductor used to connect the grounding electrode to the equipment grounding conductor, to the grounded conductor, or to both, of the circuit at the service equipment or at the source of a separately derived system.

• Grounded Conductor

• Grounding Conductor

• Equipment Grounding Conductor

• Grounding Electrode Conductor

For continuous load, the maximum current is expected to continue for:

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 6 hours or more

• 3 hours or more

What is the minimum branch circuit rating with continuous and non-continuous load?

• 125%, 100%

• 125%, 80%

• 120%, 80%

• 120%, 100%

What is the maximum plug and cord rating of a 30-A branch circuit?

• 24A

• 30A

• 26A

• 28A

A room air conditioner is to be attached to an individual branch circuit. If the load is 12 A, what is the minimum size of branch circuit required?

• 15A

• 13.8A

• 18A

• 16A

What size of branch circuit is required for a window air conditioner with a nameplate rating of 8 A if the circuit also supplies other outlets?

• 17A

• 25A

• 20A

• 15A