WorksheetsPART 2
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 28mins
The necessary equipment, usually consisting of a circuit breaker(s) or switch(es) and fuse(s) and their accessories, connected to the load end of service conductors to a building or other structure, or an otherwise designated area, and intended to constitute the main control and cutoff of the supply
Service Drop
Service Equipment
Service Point
service entrance
It is the overhead service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to and including the splices, if any, connecting to the service-entrance conductors at the building or other structure.
Service Drop
Service Equipment
Service Point
service entrance
It is the point of connection between the facilities of the serving utility and the premises wiring.
Service Drop
Service Equipment
Service Point
service entrance
is a vital part of your residential electrical system as it receives electricity from the utility.
Service Drop
Service Equipment
Service Point
service entrance
service cables are connected to the utility company’s pole and fed down a pipe into the ground. Then, they run horizontally through a bored hole in the ground and up into a ground-based transformer. The primary connection to the transformer is called the line connection.
Underground Service
Service Equipment
Service Point
Overhead Service
this part of the system is composed of conductors and equipment for delivering electric energy from the serving utility to the wiring system of the premises served
Underground Service
Service Equipment
Service Point
Overhead Service
are the service conductors between the terminals of the service equipment and a point usually outside the building, clear of building walls, where joined by tap or splice to the service drop.
Underground Service
Service Entrance
Service Point
Overhead Service
A unit of an electrical system that is intended to carry or control but not utilize electric energy.
Device
Outlet
Watts
Conductor
A point on the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment.
Device
Outlet
Watts
Conductor
The current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating.
Ampacity
Voltage
Watts
Conductor
A contact device installed at the outlet for the connection of an attachment plug.
Outlet
Receptacle
RainTight
Conductor
All circuit conductors between the service equipment, the source of a separately derived system, or other power supply source and the final branch-circuit overcurrent device.
Service
Receptacle
Feeder
Conductor
An enclosed channel of metal or nonmetallic materials designed expressly for holding wires, cables, or busbars, with additional functions.
Raintight
Raceway
Feeder
Wire
The conductors and equipment for delivering electric energy from the serving utility to the wiring system of the premises served.
Service
Raceway
Feeder
Output
An accessory such as a locknut, bushing, or other part of a wiring system that is intended primarily to perform a mechanical rather than an electrical function.
Fitting
Raceway
Feeder
Machine
An assembly of a fuse support with either a fuseholder, fuse carrier, or disconnecting blade.
Fitting
Cutout
Switch
Machine
Is a feeder interior wiring extended from the service switch , generator bus or converter bus
The main
Cutout
Switch
Electric meter
Generally installed outside of the property line wall for ready access to the meter reader.
The main
Cutout
Switch
Electric meter
standardized quantity that remains the same for a specific temperature and material of the object.
Resistivity
Resistance
Power
Voltage
the physical property or the ability to resist or oppose the flow of current
Resistivity
Resistance
Power
Voltage
is pair of flexible wire conductors, insulated lightly and twisted/glued together. They are used for minor services, such as single lamps and the like, and are designated according to the service they perform.
Cord
Cable
Conductor
Wire
is an insulated electric conductor, of large diameter. It often is protected by armor or metallic sheathing and may be designed for use as an aerial, submarine, subterranean or conduit cable. A cable often contains a large number of separately insulated conductors, so as to supply a large number of circuits
Cord
Cable
Conductor
Wire
channels or wiring accessories so designed for holding wires, cables or busbars that are either made of metal, plastic, or any insulating medium.
Raceway
Raintight
Channel
Coil
Hot wire, for switches or outlets.
Black
Green
Yellow
Red
Hot wire, for switch legs. Also for connecting wire between 2 hardwired smoke detectors.
Black
Green
Yellow
Red
______for 3-4 way switch application, and ____for switch legs to control fan, lights etc.
Blue, Yellow
Yellow,Blue
Red,Blue
Blue, Red
Always neutral.
White
Blue
Red
Green
Only for grounding.
White and Bare Copper
Blue and Bare Copper
Red and Bare Copper
Green and Bare Copper
They feature a flexible plastic jacket with two to four wires (TECK cables are covered with thermoplastic insulation) and a bare wire for grounding. Special varieties of this cable are used for underground or outdoor use, but NM-B and NM-C non-metallic sheathed cables are the most common form of indoor residential cabling.
Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable
Underground Feeder Cable
Metallic Sheathed Cable
Multi-Conductor Cable
This is a cable type that is commonly used in homes, since it is simple to use and well-insulated
Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable
Underground Feeder Cable
Metallic Sheathed Cable
Multi-Conductor Cable
are often used to supply mains electricity or for large appliances. They feature three plain stranded copper wires (one wire for the current, one grounding wire and one neutral wire) that are insulated with cross-linked polyethylene
Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable
Underground Feeder Cable
Metallic Sheathed Cable
Multi-Conductor Cable
These cables are quite similar to NM cables, but instead of each wire being individually wrapped in thermoplastic, wires are grouped together and embedded in the flexible material.are often used for outdoor lighting and in-ground applications
Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable
Underground Feeder Cable
Metallic Sheathed Cable
Multi-Conductor Cable
cable features a tubular insulating layer that protects an inner conductor which is further surrounded by a tubular conducting shield, and might also feature an outer sheath for extra insulation.
Coaxial Cable
Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable
Ribbon Cable
Direct-Buried Cable
consists of two wires that are twisted together. The individual wires are not insulated, which makes this cable perfect for signal transmission and video applications.
Coaxial Cable
Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable
Ribbon Cable
Direct-Buried Cable
often used in computers and peripherals, with various conducting wires that run parallel to each other on a flat plane, leading to a visual resemblance to flat ribbons.
Coaxial Cable
Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable
Ribbon Cable
Direct-Buried Cable
these cables are specially-designed coaxial or bundled fiber-optic cables, which do not require any added sheathing, insulation or piping before being buried underground. They feature a heavy metal core with many layers of banded metal sheathing
Coaxial Cable
Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable
Ribbon Cable
Direct-Buried Cable
This cable is similar to paired cables, but the inner insulated wires are twisted or intertwined.
Twin-Lead Cable
Twinaxial Cable
Paired Cable
Twisted Pair
With two individually insulated conductors, this cable is normally used in DC or low-frequency AC applications
Twin-Lead Cable
Twinaxial Cable
Paired Cable
Twisted Pair
This is a variant of coaxial cables, which features two inner conductors instead of one and is used for very-short-range high-speed signals.
Twin-Lead Cable
Twinaxial Cable
Paired Cable
Twisted Pair
These are flat two-wire cables that are used for transmission between an antenna and receiver, like TV and radio.
Twin-Lead Cable
Twinaxial Cable
Paired Cable
Twisted Pair
Which of the raceway methods is NOT allowed to be used in a hazardous location?
Rigid non-metallic conduit
Rigid metallic conduit
Plastic Conduit
Thermolastic Conduit
Flexible cords and cables shall be used for the following applications EXCEPT:
Fixed wiring
unfixed wiring
steel wiring
Fault wiring
If an electrician does not understand the instruction that were given by the supervisor, which of the following is the best for him to do?
He asks that the instruction be repeated and clarified
He does the job the way he thinks best
He work out the solution to the problem himself
He gets one of the other electricians to do the job
Which type of temperature detector is used in motor windings?
Reactance
Resistance
Conductance
Inductance
This is the term given to an insulated stranded wire.
Insulator
Conductor
In an electrical lay-out, floor plan shall show
I. Plan for power
II. Plan for lighting and receptacle outlets
III. Plan for fire detection and alarm circuits
i
i an ii
i and iii
i, ii and iii
A device actuated by the operation of some devices with which it is directly associated, to govern succeeding operations of some or allied devices.
Relay
Outlet
Panelboard
Switch
At least how many receptacle outlet(s) shall be installed in the bathroom?
1
2
3
4
Some of the principal factors that affect the operating temperature of a cable are the following EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
Ventilation
Resistivity
An assembly drawing for a switchboard appears to have some errors. As supervisor, what steps will your take
35.An assembly drawing for a switchboard appears to have some errors. As a supervisor, what step willyou take?
Report the apparent error to your supervisor
take the connections per drawing but be prepared to correct it if ordered
Hold the job until you have checked with the person who initiated the plan
Proceed making the correction on the drawing
Equipment to be installed shall be fully specified in the name plate EXCEPT which of the following considered optional?
Power and speed ratings
Watts and amperes
torque
Self inductance
An overheated cord often indicates
Corroded terminals and defective cord
High temperature
Low temperature
High Resisitivity
If a bare live conductor is touched accidentally, the severity of the electric shock is determined primarily by
the size of the conductor
the contact resistance between the bare wire and the person at the point of contact
the type of the power supply, whether AC or DC
the current flowing in the conductor
With respect to the safety value of the insulation on electrical maintenance tools, it can be said properly that
The insulation should not be used as the only protective measure
its value is mainly to the untrained electrical helper
the insulation provides very little protection
it adequately insures the safety of the user
What type letter for conductors has a trade name moisture resistant thermoplastic?
THHN
TW
THN
TWH
Which of the following premises wiring installations is NOT covered in the scope of the Philippine Electrical Code?
Parking lots
Dockyards
Quarries and mines
Motor vehicles
Which of the following is NOT one of the considerations that must be evaluated in judging the equipment?
Mechanical Strength
Wire bending
Arcing Effects
A unit or assembly of units or sections and associated fittings, forming a rigid structural system used to support cables
Cable Tray
Pipes
Conduits
Beam
In judging the suitability of an electrical equipment for proper mounting, the following factors should be considered, one of which is the least important. Which one is this?
Type of enclosure
Wire bending space
Electrical insulation
Mechanical strength
The Philippine Electrical Code, Part 1 does not cover wiring of equipment installed within or to or from one of the following. Which is one is this?
Trailers
Mobile homes
Water crafts
Airplanes
The usual function of a disconnect switch in high voltages circuit is to
isolate from energized buses, equipment which are not in service
open or close the circuit under load
open the circuit in the event of an overload
maintain continuity of service
Which of the following is NOT used as an electrical cable?
Steel cable
Shielded Cable
Metal Cable
