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Philippine Electrical Code (Subject 4) - Nth

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. The overhead conductors, through which electrical service is supplied, between the last power company pole and the building or other support used for the purpose are called:

a)

Service entrance

b)

Service-entrance conductors

c)

Service drop

d)

Service-entrance equipment

2.

2. The conductors and equipment for delivering electric energy from the power company to the wiring system of the premises served is called a:

a)

Service

b)

Service-entrance conductors

c)

Service drop

d)

Service-entrance equipment

3.

3. The conductors between the point of termination of the overhead service drop or underground service lateral and the main disconnecting device in a building are known as:

a)

Service

b)

Service conductors

c)

Service drop

d)

Service-entrance equipment

4.

4. The necessary equipment connected to the load end of the service conductors to a building or other structure and intended to constitute the main control and cutoff of the supply is known as:

a)

Service entrance

b)

Service-entrance conductors

c)

Service drop

d)

Service equipment

5.

5. The underground conductors through which service is supplied between the power company’s distribution facilities and the first point of their connection to a building or area service facilities located at the building or other support used for the purpose are known as:

a)

Service clearance

b)

Service lateral

c)

Parallel connection

d)

Weatherhead

6.

6. In a balanced three-phase, 4-wire system, the current in the neutral conductor:

a)

Is the same as in the other conductors

b)

Is lower than in the other conductors

c)

Is higher than in the other conductors

d)

Will not flow when all loads are exactly balanced

7.

7. On a 240-volt, single-phase, 3-wire system, the neutral conductor will:

a)

Never carry current even if the other conductors carry current

b)

Never carry current larger than the difference between the current in the two ungrounded (“hot”) conductors

c)

Carry current equal to the current between phases

d)

Carry current equal to one-half the current between phases

8.

8. The unit used to measure current is the:

a)

Ohm

b)

Ampere

c)

Watt

d)

Coulomb

9.

9. The minimum allowable current rating of 3-wire service-entrance conductors for a one family dwelling is:

a)

60 amperes

b)

100 amperes

c)

125 amperes

d)

150 amperes

10.

10. The minimum allowable current rating of 3-wire service-entrance conductors for a one family dwelling with an initial net computed load of 10 kVA or more is:

a)

60 amperes

b)

100 amperes

c)

125 amperes

d)

150 amperes

11.

11. What is the smallest copper wire size allowed for service-entrance conductors?

a)

No. 10 AWG

b)

No. 8 AWG

c)

No. 12 AWG

d)

No. 4 AWG

12.

12. The smallest grounded or neutral conductor for an electric service using 1100 kcmil copper conductors is:

a)

2/0 copper

b)

3/0 copper

c)

1/0 copper

d)

No. 4 AWG copper

13.

13. What is the minimum size electric service required on a single-family dwelling?

a)

60 amperes

b)

100 amperes

c)

125 amperes

d)

150 amperes

14.

14. The name given to a system or circuit conductor that is intentionally grounded is:

a)

Grounding conductor

b)

Bonding conductor

c)

High-leg conductor

d)

Grounded or neutral conductor

15.

15. To measure the area of a dwelling to determine the lighting load, the following dimensions are used:

a)

The floor area computed from the inside dimensions

b)

The cubic feet of each room

c)

The floor area computed from the outside dimensions

d)

The area six inches from the inside walls

16.

16. What is the smallest copper wire size allowed for service-entrance conductors supplying loads consisting of limited loads of a single branch circuit?

a)

No. 10 AWG

b)

No. 12 AWG

c)

No. 4 AWG

d)

No. 6 AWG

17.

17. The allowable number of service disconnects can consist of up to:

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

18.

18. Service conductors that pass over a flat roof must have what clearance from the highest point of roof over which they pass?

a)

4 feet

b)

6 feet

c)

8 feet

d)

10 feet

19.

19. Where the voltage between conductors does not exceed 300 and the roof has a slope of not less than 4 inches in 12 inches, the minimum clearance of service conductors is:

a)

3 feet

b)

4 feet

c)

5 feet

d)

6 feet

20.

20. Where the voltage between conductors does not exceed 300, and not more than 6 feet of service conductors pass over not more than 4 feet of the overhang portion of the roof, and the conductors terminate in a through-the-roof raceway or other approved support, the clearance of service conductors above the roof is reduced to not less than:

a)

6 inches

b)

12 inches

c)

18 inches

d)

24 inches

21.

21. Overhead service conductors, when not in excess of 150 volts to ground, that pass over residential sidewalks, finished grade (the ground), or over any platform or any projection from which the conductors may be reached, must have a minimum clearance of:

a)

8 feet

b)

10 feet

c)

12 feet

d)

16 feet

22.

22. Overhead service conductors, when not in excess of 300 volts, that pass over residential driveways and commercial areas such as parking lots and drive-in establishments not subject to

truck traffic must have a clearance of at least:

a)

8 feet

b)

10 feet

c)

12 feet

d)

16 feet

23.

23. Overhead service conductors, when not in excess of 600 volts, that pass over public streets, alleys, roads, parking lots, agricultural, or other areas subject to truck traffic must have a minimum clearance of:

a)

10 feet

b)

12 feet

c)

15 feet

d)

18 feet

24.

24. Overhead service conductors, when not in excess of 600 volts, that pass over residential property, driveways, and those commercial areas not subject to truck traffic must have a minimum clearance of:

a)

10 feet

b)

12 feet

c)

18 feet

d)

15 feet

25.

25. Multiconductor cables used for overhead service conductors must be attached to buildings or other structures by:

a)

Tie wires

b)

Fittings approved for the purpose

c)

16d nails or larger

d)

Tapcons

26.

26. Power distribution blocks are permitted in a junction box when:

a)

The conductors need to be spliced

b)

The box is smaller than 100 cubic inches

c)

A box cover is installed

d)

The box is larger than 100 cubic inches

27.

27. Service-entrance cable must be supported within what distance from the service head?

a)

12 inches

b)

18 inches

c)

24 inches

d)

36 inches

28.

28. Service-entrance cable must also be supported at intervals of

a)

2 feet

b)

2 & 1/2 feet

c)

 3 feet

d)

4 & 1/2 feet

29.

29. What clearance must service conductors have from windows, doors, porches, fire escapes, or similar locations?

a)

1 foot

b)

2 feet

c)

3 feet

d)

4 feet

30.

30. When installing a service head, the conductors of different potential must be:

a)

Brought out through separately bushed openings

b)

Brought out through the same bushed openings

c)

Brought out through the same unbushed openings

d)

Brought out through separately unbushed openings

31.

31. Metal enclosures for service conductors and equipment must:

a)

Never be grounded

b)

Be grounded

c)

Be coated with non-conductive material

d)

Be constructed of at least 38 gauge steel

32.

32. What size service is required for a 120/240-volt, single-phase load with a demand load of 36 kVA?

a)

60 amperes

b)

100 amperes

c)

150 amperes

d)

200 amperes

33.

33. What size copper THW conductors are required for the service load in a 120/240-volt, single-phase load with a demand load of 36 kVA?

a)

1/0

b)

2/0

c)

3/0

d)

4/0

34.

34. What size of rigid steel conduit is required to contain the three conductors copper THW conductors are required for the service load in a 120/240-volt, single-phase load with a demand load of 36 kVA?

a)

1 & 1/2 inch

b)

2 inch

c)

2 & 1/2 inch

d)

3 inch

35.

35. What percentage of fill is allowed in a conduit with three conductors?

a)

30%

b)

40%

c)

50%

d)

60%

36.

36. What size copper THHN conductors are required for the service load in a 120/240-volt, single-phase load with a demand load of 36 kVA?

a)

No. 4 AWG

b)

No. 3 AWG

c)

No. 2 AWG

d)

No. 1 AWG

37.

37. What size of electrical metallic tubing (EMT) is required to contain the copper THHN conductors are required for the service load in a 120/240-volt, single-phase load with a demand load of 36 kVA?

a)

1 inch

b)

1 & 1/4 inch

c)

1 & 1/2 inch

d)

2 inch

38.

38. When using 2 & 1/2-inch rigid steel conduit for a through-the-roof 120/240 volt service mast, what is the minimum distance the conduit can protrude above the roof?

a)

18 inches

b)

24 inches

c)

36 inches

d)

48 inches

39.

39. What is the minimum size copper grounding electrode conductor allowed on an electric service utilizing No. 3/0 copper current-carrying conductors?

a)

No. 8 AWG

b)

No. 6 AWG

c)

No. 4 AWG

d)

No. 2 AWG

40.

40. The main service disconnecting means should be located:

a)

At or near the point where the service-entrance conductors enter the building

b)

At least 20 feet from the point where the service-entrance conductors enter the building

c)

At least 30 feet from the point where the service-entrance conductors enter the building

d)

At least 50 feet from the point where the service-entrance conductors enter the building

41.

41. The NEC requires that all circuits over 150 volts to ground containing fuses have a disconnecting means located:

a)

Outside

b)

On supply side of all fuses

c)

On load side of all fuses

d)

Where convenient

42.

42. The general lighting load for residential services is calculated at:

a)

1 watt per square foot

b)

2 watt per square foot

c)

3 watt per square foot

d)

4 watt per square foot

43.

43. Residential small appliance circuits are calculated at:

a)

1500 watts each

b)

2000 watts each

c)

2500 watts each

d)

3000 watts each

44.

44. All metal enclosures for service conductors and equipment must be:

a)

Watertight

b)

Painted

c)

Locked

d)

Grounded

45.

45. Mobile home service equipment shall not be rated less than

a)

50 amperes

b)

60 amperes

c)

100 amperes

d)

200 amperes

46.

46. What is the ampacity of the conductors required for a 120/208-volt, three-phase, 4-wire commercial service with a load of 72 kVA?

a)

150 amperes

b)

200 amperes

c)

250 amperes

d)

300 amperes

47.

47. What size aluminum THW conductors is required for a 120/208-volt, three-phase, 4-wire commercial service with a load of 72 kVA?

a)

1/0 AWG

b)

3/0 AWG

c)

4/0 AWG

d)

250 kcmil

48.

48. What size of rigid steel conduit is required for a 120/208-volt, three-phase, 4-wire commercial service with a load of 72 kVA?

a)

2 inch

b)

2 & 1/2 inch

c)

3 inch

d)

4 inch

49.

49. What is maximum distance between supports of rigid steel conduit is required for a 120/208-volt, three-phase, 4-wire commercial service with a load of 72 kVA?

a)

2 feet

b)

4 feet

c)

8 feet

d)

16 feet

50.

50. What is the maximum distance for a required support for rigid steel conduit from the service head?

a)

3 feet

b)

2 feet

c)

4 feet

d)

5 feet