Electrical Code Quiz

A reliable conductor used to ensure the required conductivity between metal parts which are to be electrically connected is called….

• Connector

• Bonding jumper

• Insulated conductor

• Branch connector

The current measured in amperes which a conductor can carry continuously under standard conditions without exceeding the conductor’s maximum temperature rating is

• Maximum current

• Conductor current

• Ampacity

• Convention amps

Items in the code that identify actions that specifically required or prohibited are considered which of the following:

• Permissive rules

• Mandatory rules

• guidelines for examination of installation

• permitted use

A device that de-energizes a circuit or a portion of a circuit within an established time frame when a current to ground exceeds the values determined for a Class A device is which of the following

• Circuit breaker

• Fuse

• Ground-fault interrupter

• Voltage regulator switch

A device that protects a motor against overheating and is an integral part of that motor is considered which of the following

• Integral fuse

• Ground-fault interrupter

• Thermal protector

• Shunt trip switch

A continuous load is one in which one of the following types of current is expected to run non-stop for three hours or more

• Continuous

• Normal

• Maximum

• Limited

A branch circuit where two or more ungrounded conductors, with a potential difference between them, and a grounded conductor with equal potential difference between it and each ungrounded conductor is referred to as

• Continuous loop feed system

• Multi wire

• General purpose circuit

• Regulate branch circuit

The purpose of Philippine Electrical Code is to provide which if the following

• A standard by which professionals may design installations

• Efficient electrical installations

• Cost-effective installations

• Safe electrical installations

Circuit voltage is best defined as which of the following

• Average potential between two conductors

• Maximum potential difference between two conductors

• Total amperes produced between two conductors

• Effective difference of potential between two conductors

The connection device installed at an outlet to allow for two or more contact devices at the same yoke is which of the following

• Duplex outlet

• Multiple receptacle

• Slice connector

• None of the above