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Philippine Electrical Code (Subject 3) - Nth

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. The cross-sectional area of three or more THW conductors in

a conduit must not exceed what percent of the cross-sectional area

of the conduit?

a)

30%

b)

40%

c)

50%

d)

60%

2.

2. What is the minimum size THW copper conductor that may be used on a 30-ampere branch circuit?

a)

No. 14 AWG

b)

No. 12 AWG

c)

No. 10 AWG

d)

No. 8 AWG

3.

3. Heavy-duty type lampholders are required on branch-circuits having a rating in excess of:

a)

20 amperes

b)

30 amperes

c)

40 amperes

d)

15 amperes

4.

4. What is the maximum continuous load (in amperes) that can be used on a 240-volt, 20- ampere circuit using two No. 12 AWG conductors with THW insulation?

a)

12 amperes

b)

15 amperes

c)

16 amperes

d)

20 amperes

5.

5. A 30-ampere branch circuit may supply fixed lighting units in:

a)

A dwelling

b)

Any occupancy other than dwelling units when heavy-duty lampholders are used

c)

Any type of occupancy

d)

Any occupancy other than dwelling units when standard-duty lampholders are used

6.

6. Branch circuits in two-family or multifamily dwellings required for the purpose of central lighting, central alarm,  signal, communications, or other needs for public or commercial areas shall:

a)

Be rated over 30 amperes for any application or purpose

b)

Terminate in one of the dwelling unit’s panelbaord

c)

Be rated over 50 amperes

d)

Not be supplied from a dwelling unit’s panelboard

7.

7. EMT must be supported within what distance from an outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body or other terminations?

a)

3 feet

b)

4 feet

c)

5 feet

d)

6 feet

8.

8. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere receptacle outlets installed in bathrooms of dwelling units always require:

a)

Twist-lock receptacles

b)

Ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection

c)

Non-grounded receptacles

d)

Waterproof receptacle covers

9.

9. The NEC allows wall-switch controlled receptacles in dwelling units in lieu of lighting outlets in all habitable rooms except:

a)

Basement and attic

b)

Living and family rooms

c)

Bedrooms

d)

Kitchen and bath

10.

10. Insulated conductors of No. 6 or smaller intended for use as grounded conductors in a circuit must be either of the following colors:

a)

Blue or black

b)

Red or black

c)

White, gray or have three continuous white stripes on other than green insulation

d)

Orange or yellow

11.

11. Holes in wood studs for cables must be drilled in the center of the stud and a distance from the nearest edge of not less than:

a)

1/2 inch

b)

1 inch

c)

1 & 1/4 inches

d)

1 & 1/2 inches

12.

12. Direct buried conductors and cables emerging from grade shall be protected by an enclosure or raceway a distance above ground of no less than:

a)

6 feet

b)

8 feet

c)

10 feet

d)

12 feet

13.

13. Cable tray systems must not be used:

a)

For power and control applications

b)

For service-entrance systems

c)

For signal cables

d)

In hoistways

14.

14. EMT shall be supported at least every:

a)

4 feet

b)

8 feet

c)

10 feet

d)

15 feet

15.

15. The total equivalent bend in rigid conduit between pull points (outlet to outlet, fitting to fitting, or outlet to fitting) shall not exceed:

a)

3 quarter bends (270°)

b)

4 quarter bends (360°)

c)

5 quarter bends (450°)

d)

6 quarter bends (540°)

16.

16. When a branch circuit feeds both noncontinuous and continuous loads, the circuit must be sized to accommodate 100% of the noncontinuous load plus what percent of the continuous load?

a)

110%

b)

115%

c)

120%

d)

125%

17.

17. The branch-circuit load for a single 12-kilowatt (12 kW) electric range in a dwelling is:

a)

8kW

b)

9kW

c)

10kW

d)

11kW

18.

18. A 20-ampere laundry circuit is always required in each:

a)

Industrial wash room

b)

Commercial utility room

c)

Dwelling unit

d)

Motel unit

19.

19. How many receptacles are required in a residential hallway 12 feet in length?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

20.

20. How many receptacle outlets are required in a residential garage?

a)

4

b)

3

c)

2

d)

1

21.

21. In what location must a 125-volt single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere receptacle be installed for the servicing of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment?

a)

All apartment buildings

b)

One- and two-family dwellings

c)

Commercial buildings

d)

All locations

22.

22. A 125-volt single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere receptacle be installed for the servicing of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment must be installed within what distance from the equipment?

a)

25 feet

b)

50 feet

c)

75 feet

d)

100 feet

23.

23. A 125-volt single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere receptacle be installed for the servicing of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. The receptacle outlet shall not be connected to the ___ side of the equipment disconnecting means

a)

On the line side

b)

At the equipment controls

c)

On the load side

d)

At the main panelboard

24.

24. How many lighting outlets must be installed at or near heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment in attics or underfloor spaces?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

25.

25. How are the lighting outlets installed at or near heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment in attics or underfloor spaces be controlled?

a)

From the load side of the HVAC equipment

b)

With a motor control

c)

By a switch

d)

With a 30-amp safety switch

26.

26. The lighting outlets installed at or near heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment in attics or underfloor spaces be controlled by a switch. Where must the switch be located?

a)

Mounted on the HVAC equipment

b)

At the point of entry to the area

c)

At the main disconnect

d)

At least 5 feet from the equipment

27.

27. Feeders containing a common neutral are permitted to supply how many sets of 3-wire feeders?

a)

1 or 2

b)

5 or 6

c)

3 or 4

d)

2 or 3

28.

28. Feeders containing a common neutral are permitted to supply how many sets of 4-wire feeders?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

29.

29. Feeders containing a common neutral are permitted to supply how many sets of 5-wire feeders

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

30.

30. Service conductors run above the top level of a window shall be permitted to be less than the _____ requirement.

a)

3-foot

b)

6-foot

c)

8-foot

d)

10-foot

31.

31. Which one of the following voltages is not standard?

a)

120 / 277

b)

480Y / 277

c)

 120 / 240

d)

600Y / 347

32.

32. Where a feeder conductor supplies continuous loads, the rating of the overcurrent device shall not be less than the noncontinuous load plus what percent of the continuous load?

a)

100%

b)

110%

c)

150%

d)

125%

33.

33. Where a feeder conductor supplies continuous loads, the rating of the overcurrent device shall not be less than the noncontinuous load plus 125% percent of the continuous load except?

a)

Where the overcurrent devices are listed for operation at 100%

b)

Where the overcurrent devices are listed at 75%

c)

Where the overcurrent devices are listed at 80%

d)

Where no overcurrent devices are provided

34.

34. What is the minimum load per each linear foot that must be allowed for show-window lighting?

a)

100 volt-amperes

b)

200 volt-amperes

c)

300 volt-amperes

d)

400 volt-amperes

35.

35. What percent of fixed electric space heating loads must be used in calculating the total connected load on a branch circuit or feeder?

a)

100%

b)

125%

c)

150%

d)

200%

36.

36. If four 12 kW electric ranges are used in a four-unit apartment complex, what is the total kW rating that must be used for all of these ranges in calculating the electric service?

a)

17 kW

b)

18 kW

c)

20 kW

d)

48 kW

37.

37. If the apartment complex is expanded to include a total of 40 units with a 12 kW range in each, what is the total kW rating for all the ranges that must be used in calculating the electric service?

a)

45 kW

b)

50 kW

c)

55 kW

d)

60 kW

38.

38. What demand factor is allowed for a commercial kitchen with one electric appliance?

a)

65%

b)

70%

c)

80%

d)

100%

39.

39. When outside overhead wiring is used, with no messenger cable, what is the minimum size copper wire allowed for spans up to 50 feet?.

a)

No. 6 AWG

b)

No. 8 AWG

c)

No. 10 AWG

d)

No. 12 AWG

40.

40. When outside overhead wiring is used, with no messenger cable, what is the minimum size aluminum wire allowed for spans up to 50 feet?

a)

No. 6 AWG

b)

No. 8 AWG

c)

No. 10 AWG

d)

No. 12 AWG

41.

41. Where outdoor pendant-type lampholders have terminals that puncture conductor insulation to make contact with the conductor, what type of wire must the conductor be?

a)

Copper-plated solid steel

b)

Stranded

c)

Copper-clad solid aluminum

d)

Solid copper

42.

42. What is the minimum size conductor allowed for festoon lighting?

a)

No. 8 AWG

b)

No. 10 AWG

c)

No. 12 AWG

d)

No. 14 AWG

43.

43. Receptacles installed on 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits must always be of what type?

a)

Duplex receptacles

b)

Grounding type

c)

Twist-lock receptacles

d)

Three-prong type

44.

44. What is the maximum voltage allowed to supply listed electric-discharge lighting in residences, hotels, motels and similar occupancies?

a)

120 volts

b)

230 volts

c)

277 volts

d)

480 volts

45.

45. Receptacles and cord connectors that have equipment grounding conductor contacts must have those contacts:

a)

Energized

b)

Connected to an equipment grounding conductor

c)

Polished and free from corrosion

d)

Checked monthly

46.

46. The equipment grounding conductor contacts of receptacles and cord connectors must be grounded by:

a)

Connection to the equipment grounding conductor

b)

Aluminum ground clips

c)

Aluminum conductors

d)

Aluminum ground clamps

47.

47. When existing nongrounding types of receptacles need replacing, what type of receptacle must be used?

a)

Receptacles rated for at least 15 amperes

b)

Receptacles rated for at least 20 amperes

c)

Twist-lock receptacles

d)

Grounding-type receptacles

48.

48. When receptacles are connected to circuits having different voltages, frequencies, or types of current (ac or dc) on the same premises, what precautions must be taken?

a)

One type must have a means of disconnection from the circuit when another type is used

b)

Each receptacle must be tagged for the use intended

c)

None of the receptacles are allowed to be used without proper supervision

d)

The attachment plugs must be of a design so they are not interchangeable

49.

49. What location requires all 15- and 20-ampere receptacles to be protected with a ground fault circuit-interrupter?

a)

Those installed within 6 feet of a residential kitchen sink

b)

Those installed in hotel and motel bathrooms, rooftops and kitchens

c)

Those installed in residential bathrooms

d)

All of these areas

50.

50. Which one of the following is not allowed to supply branch circuits?

a)

A 277-volt circuit

b)

A 120-volt circuit

c)

Autotransformer if the circuit is without a grounded conductor of the required type

d)

A buck-and-boost transformer