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WorksheetsPhilippine Electrical Code (Subject 3) - Nth
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
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?
30%
40%
50%
60%
2. What is the minimum size THW copper conductor that may be used on a 30-ampere branch circuit?
No. 14 AWG
No. 12 AWG
No. 10 AWG
No. 8 AWG
3. Heavy-duty type lampholders are required on branch-circuits having a rating in excess of:
20 amperes
30 amperes
40 amperes
15 amperes
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?
12 amperes
15 amperes
16 amperes
20 amperes
5. A 30-ampere branch circuit may supply fixed lighting units in:
A dwelling
Any occupancy other than dwelling units when heavy-duty lampholders are used
Any type of occupancy
Any occupancy other than dwelling units when standard-duty lampholders are used
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:
Be rated over 30 amperes for any application or purpose
Terminate in one of the dwelling unit’s panelbaord
Be rated over 50 amperes
Not be supplied from a dwelling unit’s panelboard
7. EMT must be supported within what distance from an outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body or other terminations?
3 feet
4 feet
5 feet
6 feet
8. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20-ampere receptacle outlets installed in bathrooms of dwelling units always require:
Twist-lock receptacles
Ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) protection
Non-grounded receptacles
Waterproof receptacle covers
9. The NEC allows wall-switch controlled receptacles in dwelling units in lieu of lighting outlets in all habitable rooms except:
Basement and attic
Living and family rooms
Bedrooms
Kitchen and bath
10. Insulated conductors of No. 6 or smaller intended for use as grounded conductors in a circuit must be either of the following colors:
Blue or black
Red or black
White, gray or have three continuous white stripes on other than green insulation
Orange or yellow
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:
1/2 inch
1 inch
1 & 1/4 inches
1 & 1/2 inches
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:
6 feet
8 feet
10 feet
12 feet
13. Cable tray systems must not be used:
For power and control applications
For service-entrance systems
For signal cables
In hoistways
14. EMT shall be supported at least every:
4 feet
8 feet
10 feet
15 feet
15. The total equivalent bend in rigid conduit between pull points (outlet to outlet, fitting to fitting, or outlet to fitting) shall not exceed:
3 quarter bends (270°)
4 quarter bends (360°)
5 quarter bends (450°)
6 quarter bends (540°)
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?
110%
115%
120%
125%
17. The branch-circuit load for a single 12-kilowatt (12 kW) electric range in a dwelling is:
8kW
9kW
10kW
11kW
18. A 20-ampere laundry circuit is always required in each:
Industrial wash room
Commercial utility room
Dwelling unit
Motel unit
19. How many receptacles are required in a residential hallway 12 feet in length?
1
2
3
4
20. How many receptacle outlets are required in a residential garage?
4
3
2
1
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?
All apartment buildings
One- and two-family dwellings
Commercial buildings
All locations
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?
25 feet
50 feet
75 feet
100 feet
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
On the line side
At the equipment controls
On the load side
At the main panelboard
24. How many lighting outlets must be installed at or near heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment in attics or underfloor spaces?
1
2
3
4
25. How are the lighting outlets installed at or near heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment in attics or underfloor spaces be controlled?
From the load side of the HVAC equipment
With a motor control
By a switch
With a 30-amp safety switch
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?
Mounted on the HVAC equipment
At the point of entry to the area
At the main disconnect
At least 5 feet from the equipment
27. Feeders containing a common neutral are permitted to supply how many sets of 3-wire feeders?
1 or 2
5 or 6
3 or 4
2 or 3
28. Feeders containing a common neutral are permitted to supply how many sets of 4-wire feeders?
2
3
4
5
29. Feeders containing a common neutral are permitted to supply how many sets of 5-wire feeders
1
2
3
4
30. Service conductors run above the top level of a window shall be permitted to be less than the _____ requirement.
3-foot
6-foot
8-foot
10-foot
31. Which one of the following voltages is not standard?
120 / 277
480Y / 277
120 / 240
600Y / 347
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?
100%
110%
150%
125%
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?
Where the overcurrent devices are listed for operation at 100%
Where the overcurrent devices are listed at 75%
Where the overcurrent devices are listed at 80%
Where no overcurrent devices are provided
34. What is the minimum load per each linear foot that must be allowed for show-window lighting?
100 volt-amperes
200 volt-amperes
300 volt-amperes
400 volt-amperes
35. What percent of fixed electric space heating loads must be used in calculating the total connected load on a branch circuit or feeder?
100%
125%
150%
200%
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?
17 kW
18 kW
20 kW
48 kW
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?
45 kW
50 kW
55 kW
60 kW
38. What demand factor is allowed for a commercial kitchen with one electric appliance?
65%
70%
80%
100%
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?.
No. 6 AWG
No. 8 AWG
No. 10 AWG
No. 12 AWG
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?
No. 6 AWG
No. 8 AWG
No. 10 AWG
No. 12 AWG
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?
Copper-plated solid steel
Stranded
Copper-clad solid aluminum
Solid copper
42. What is the minimum size conductor allowed for festoon lighting?
No. 8 AWG
No. 10 AWG
No. 12 AWG
No. 14 AWG
43. Receptacles installed on 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits must always be of what type?
Duplex receptacles
Grounding type
Twist-lock receptacles
Three-prong type
44. What is the maximum voltage allowed to supply listed electric-discharge lighting in residences, hotels, motels and similar occupancies?
120 volts
230 volts
277 volts
480 volts
45. Receptacles and cord connectors that have equipment grounding conductor contacts must have those contacts:
Energized
Connected to an equipment grounding conductor
Polished and free from corrosion
Checked monthly
46. The equipment grounding conductor contacts of receptacles and cord connectors must be grounded by:
Connection to the equipment grounding conductor
Aluminum ground clips
Aluminum conductors
Aluminum ground clamps
47. When existing nongrounding types of receptacles need replacing, what type of receptacle must be used?
Receptacles rated for at least 15 amperes
Receptacles rated for at least 20 amperes
Twist-lock receptacles
Grounding-type receptacles
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?
One type must have a means of disconnection from the circuit when another type is used
Each receptacle must be tagged for the use intended
None of the receptacles are allowed to be used without proper supervision
The attachment plugs must be of a design so they are not interchangeable
49. What location requires all 15- and 20-ampere receptacles to be protected with a ground fault circuit-interrupter?
Those installed within 6 feet of a residential kitchen sink
Those installed in hotel and motel bathrooms, rooftops and kitchens
Those installed in residential bathrooms
All of these areas
50. Which one of the following is not allowed to supply branch circuits?
A 277-volt circuit
A 120-volt circuit
Autotransformer if the circuit is without a grounded conductor of the required type
A buck-and-boost transformer
