9) The standard number or diameter of wires for convenience

LE (3) - Basic Electricity outlet layout should be?

a. 12
1) A form of electricity where the flow of current is b. 14
always in the same direction: c. 18
a. voltage d. 10
b. power
c. alternating current 10) To comply with the requirements of the Philippine
d. direct current Electrical Code, the appropriate fuse rating for lighting outlet
should be ________.
2) The force which opposes and reduces the flow of electrical a. 15 amperes
current is recognized as ________. b. 30 amperes
a. power c. 60 amperes
b. resistance d. 20 amperes
c. electromagnetism
d. frequency 11) Planning and designing of electrical wiring plan is being
done in order to:
3) A part of an electric circuit which converts electrical energy a. Provide efficient and effective wiring system of the
into another form of energy to do work is ________. building.
a. load b. Maintain quality workmanship.
b. circuit c. Avoid overloaded circuit.
c. source d. Protect the circuit from high current.
d. control
12) Circuit breakers are used to protect household electrical
4) A part of an electrical circuit, consists of batteries, circuits. What is the ampacity rating of the breaker used for
generator or a main electrical power which supplies electricity convenience outlets or general purpose circuits?
is called ________. a. 20 amperes
a. control b. 30 amperes
b. load c. 15 amperes
c. source d. 60 amperes
d. voltage
13) An electrical component used to control electrical circuit
5) A law that states that current is directly proportional to in two different locations is called:
voltage and inversely proportional to resistance is known as a. four-way switch
________. b. three-way switch
a. PEC c. push-button switch
b. Law of Resistivity d. remote controlled switch
c. Kirchoff's Law
d. Ohm's Law 14) To conserve energy, what kind of lamp should be used in
lighting fixtures?
6) In Ohm's Law, to find the unknown voltage in the circuit, a. Incandescent lamp
the formula to be used is: b. Mercury lamp
a. E = I x R c. Compact fluorescent lamp
b. E = I / R d. Neon lamp
c. I = E / R
d. R = E / I 15) The size of electrical wire recommended for installing
lighting fixtures is:
7) What amount of current does a 40-watt fluorescent lamp a. No. 12 AWG
draw from a 220 volts power source? b. No. 10 AWG
a. 5.5 amperes c. No. 18 AWG
b. 0.18 amperes d. No. 14 AWG
c. 25.5 amperes
d. 50.5 amperes 16) What is the voltage required by an automatic pressure
cooker having a resistance of 20 ohms when the current
8) There are several factors involved in electrical wiring flowing is 8 amperes?
installation but the foremost consideration is ________. a. 240 volts
a. cost b. 480 volts
b. labor c. 120 volts
c. safety d. 160 volts
d function
17) In a 220-volt power line, three 50-watt incandescent bulbs
are connected in parallel. How many more bulbs will light if
one of the bulbs is open? 26) Which is an exposed wiring method that uses cleats,
a. One knowbs, tubes and flexible tubing for the protection and
b. Two support of single insulated conductor run in or on building and
c. All not concealed by the building structure?
d. None a. Open wiring on insulators
b. Armored cable wiring
18) In a simple electrical connection, one of the lines of the c. Concealed knob and tube wiring
source is connected to ________. d. Metal clad cable wiring
a. Terminal 1 of the load
b. Terminal 2 of the load 27) What will happen if two 100-W, 230 V incadescent lamps
c. Terminal 1 of the switch are connected in series across a 230 V source?
d. Terminal 1 & 2 of the switch a. Both lamps will consume more power.
b. Both lamps will get burnt.
19) Which of the following electrical symbols in wiring c. Each lamp will give lesser output lights.
diagram means that there are three wires running in a line? d. Each lamp will give more output lights.
a. ----/-/-/----
b. -----/-/-/-/---- 28) What is the reason why electrical appliances are connected
c. ------------ in parallel rather than in series?
d. S3W a. Parallel connection consumes lesser power.
b. Parallel connection is simpler than series connection.
20) A series connected dry cells will result to ________. c. Each appliances consumes more power if connected in
a. increase in the amount of current series.
b. increase in the amount of voltage d. It makes the operation of each appliance independent of
c. increase total resistance each other.
d. more powerful supply of electricty
29) When replacing a busted fuse which of the following is
21) What type of switch is used to control alternately three- important?
phase line system using two sources of power? a. same size and type
a. Double Pole Single Throw Switch b. same type but different rating
b. Single Pole Double Throw Switch c. same size but different rating
c. Triple Pole Single Throw Switch d. different size and type
d. Triple Pole Double Throw Switch
30) Which of the following is a source of alternating current?
22) Which of the following is the best conductor of electricity? a. Dynamo
a. Copper b. Battery
b. Aluminum c. Dry cell
c. Silver d. Alternator
d. Gold
31) When there is a break in the circuit and the current could
23) What type of switch is used when you want to control one not pass through, the circuit is ________.
lamp or group of lamps in two different locations? a. closed
a. Two, 3-way switch b. shorted
b. One, 4-way switch c. grounded
c. Two, single switch d. open
d. Duplex switch
32) Which term usually refers to a device that produces an
24) Cells are connected in parallel to increase the ________ electric current when light falls upon them?
capacity of the cells. a. Solar cell
a. current b. Dry cell
b. voltage c. Solar lamp
c. resistance d. Solar light
d. inductance
33) Which is synchronous alternating-current machine that
25) The resistors are to be connected in four possible types of changes mechanical power into electrical power?
circuit connections namely series, parallel, series-parallel and a. Dynamo
parallel-series. Which type of connection will give the least b. Motor
amount of equivalent resistance? c. Alternator
a. Series d. Lathe machine
b. Parallel
c. Series-parallel 34) Which battery CANNOT be recharged after its chemical
d. Parallel-series energy has been depleted?
a. Energizer
b. Eveready c. thermal
c. Primary battery d. chemical
d. Secondary battery
44) Which refers to the extraction of electrons from a
35) Which generator generates direct current? substance by sunlight on incident electromagnetic radiation?
a. Alternator a. Photoelectric effect
b. Dynamo b. Photovoltaic effect
c. Battery c. Photoemission
d. Adaptor d. Electron microscopy

36) Which battery can be recharged after each chemical 45) Which statement is TRUE?
energy has been depleted? a. Bigger size of wire has higher resistance.
a. Primary battery b. Bigger size of wire has lower resistance.
b. Energizer c. Long wire has lesser resistance.
c. Eveready d. Short wire has higher resistance.
d. Secondary battery
46) A small light ulb with a resistance of 100 ohms is
37) Which is used to change mechanical energy into electrical connected across a 120-v line. What is the current through the
energy? bulb?
a. Battery a. 1.2 A
b. Circuit b. 0.012 A
c. Dry cell c. 0.12 A
d. Generator d. 12 A

38) A process in splitting the atom of uranum is called 47) A 200-v lamp has a resistance of 400 ohms. The power
________. rating in watts of lamp is ________.
a. fusion a. 100 w
b. fission b. 600 w
c. friction c. 200 w
d. tension d. 250 w

39) A process by joining hydrogen atoms which causes heat 48) If 18 resistances, each of a value of 36 ohms, are
hotter than the sun is called ________. connected in parallel, then the total resistance is ________.
a. fusion a. 36 ohms
b. fission b. 2 ohms
c. friction c. 648 ohms
d. tension d. 54 ohms

40) Which transforms heat energy to electric energy? 49) A toaster takes 10 A from a 120v line. The power used is:
a. Transformers a. 12 w
b. Battery b. 130 w
c. Generator c. 1,200 w
d. Thermocouple d. 120 w

41) Which is the kinetic energy of falling water? 50) What is the resistance of a 100 w, 110-v incandescent
a. Thermo energy lamp?
b. Hydro energy a. 121 ohms
c. Solar energy b. 115 ohms
d. Mechanical energy c. 125 ohms
d. 12.1 ohms
42) Which is a solar collector that is capable of producing
voltage when exposed to radiant energy (sunlight)? 51) How many kilowatts is the water heater if it draws a
a. Photoelectric current of 10 amperes and has a resistance of 23 ohms?
b. Photovoltaic system a. 23 Kw
c. Photoemission system b. 2,300 Kw
d. Solar light c. 230 Kw
d. 2.3 Kw
43) Energy derived or extracted from the internal heat of the
earth is called ________. 52) The resistance of an electrical wire is inversely
a. volcanic proportional to its ________.
b. geothermal a. length
b. cross sectional area
c. temperature 61) A battery is rated 200Ah. If it is used to supply a constant
d. material current of 8Ah. How long can the battery last until it becomes
unusable?
53) A fluorescent lamp unit connected to a 110v AC line takes a. 20 hours
1.2A and requires 110w power. What is its power factor? b. 2.5 hours
a. 0.9 c. 15 hours
b. 0.833 d. 2.5 hours
c. 0.866
d. 0.8 62) The resistance of 500 meters of a certain wire is 125 ohms.
What length of the same wire will have a resistance of 60
54) An electric heater uses 20kw-in 8 hours. If the voltage ohms?
across the heater is 240 volts. What is the heater resistance? a. 24 meters
a. 2.5 ohms b. 225 meters
b. 83.3 ohms c. 240 meters
c. 23.04 ohms d. 235 meters
d. 2.30 ohms
63) If three equal resistances are connected in parallel,the
55) The resistance of a 230v incandescent lamp is 300 ohms. equivalent resistance of the circuit will be ________ the value
What current is required to operate the lamp? of one resistor.
a. 0.85 A a. three time
b. 0.77 A b. half
c. 1.30 A c. one-third
d. 7.74 A d. the same

56) A group of lamps operates a current of 12 A and a voltage 64) Find the cost of using a 100W, 220V lamp for 20 hours at
of 120v. What is the total power of the lamps? P3.00 per kW-hr?
a. 1.44 kw a. P6.00
b. 1.20 kw b. P9.00
c. 1.34 kw c. P10.00
d. 14.4 kw d. P60.00

57) What is the maximum load capacity of a 15A circuit 65) Which is a box with a blank cover is inserted in one or
breaker protecting a branch circuit that supplies a continuous more runs of raceway to facilitate pulling of the conductors?
load? a. Blank box
a. 15 A b. Junction box
b. 10 A c. Terminal box
c. 12 A d. Pull box
d. 14 A
66) Which is a box with a blank cover for joining runs of
58) What is the horsepower rating of an electric water pump if conduits and providing space for connection and branching of
it has a power rating of 1.75 Kw? enclosed conductors?
a. 2 Hp a. Blank box
b. 2.3 Hp b. Junction box
c. 2.5 Hp c. Terminal box
d. 23 Hp d. Pull box

59) How many kilowatts does a certain appliance consume for 67) The minimum size of wire used in electrical wiring is the
5 hours of useif it has a power rating of 1.5 Hp? no.14 AWG. Under the SI standard, what is the diameter of
a. 56 Kw this wire?
b. 7.5 Kw a. 1.2 mm
c. 5.6 Kw b. 1.6 mm
d. 75 Kw c. 1.5 mm
d. 2.0 mm
60) A cell supplies a load current of 0.5A for a period of 20
hours until its terminal voltage falls to an unacceptable level. 68) A thin-walled steel raceway of circularwith a corrosion-
How long can it be expected to supply a current of 100mA? resistant coating for protection of wires or cable is ________.
a. 50 hours a. rigid metal conduit
b. 100 hours b. flexible metal pipe
c. 60 hours c. metal moulding
d. 70 hours d. electrical metallic tubing
69) Armored cable is commercially known as ________. 77) What device automatically breaks the circuit the moment
a. BX cable an overload or short circuit occurs?
b. flat cable a. Breaker switch
c. metallic cable b. Overload
d. duplex cable c. Circuit breaker
d. Main switch
70) Which type of cable is fabricated assembly of insulated
conductors enclosed in a flexible metal sheath? 78) Which term is used when two conductors are embedded in
a. Underground cable one solid mass of rubber insulation?
b. Armored cable a. two in one
c. Flat cable b. three in one
d. Flexible cable c. stranded
d. duplex
71) Flat cable assembly shall be installed for ________.
I. concealed work only 79) What type of socket is used for outdoor or wet location in
II. exposed work only wiring installation?
a. I only a. Waterproof socket
b. II only b. Special purpose socket
c. I and II c. Weatherproof socket
d. cannot be determined d. Outdoor socket

72) An assembly of two pieces of insulating material provided 80) What is the smallest size of wire permitted by the Code to
with grooves for holding one or more conductors at a definite be used in wiring installation?
scpacing from the surface wired over and from each other, and a. 2.0 mm squared
with holes for fastening in position is called: b. 3.5 mm squared
a. split knob c. 2.0 mm
b. cleat d. 1.25 mm squared
c. spool insulator
d. strain insulator 81) Which one of the following uses is permitted by the Code
to be used for surface non-metallic raceway?
73) Which is a wiring method that uses knobs, tubes, and a. dry locations
flexible non-metallic tubing for the protection and support of b. where concealed
single insulated conductors concealed in hollow spaces of c. where subject to severe physical damage
walls and ceilings of buildings? d. where voltage is over 300 V
a. Knob and tube wiring
b. Open wiring on insulators 82) Service entrance using copper conductors shall have
c. Concealed knob and tube wiring sufficient capacity and shall not be smaller than ________.
d. Open wiring with knob and tubes a. 5.5 mm squared
b. 3.5 mm squared
74) Which term refers to that switch or outlet body that is c. 14 mm squared
embedded or hidden in the wall? d. 8.0 mm squared
a. Surface type
b. Flush type 83) If two identical lamps give normal light when connected in
c. Concealed type parallel in a 230v line are reconnected in series in the same
d. Open type line, the bulb will ________.
a. give more light
75) The use of surface non-metallic raceway is not permitted b. not light
in all the following, EXCEPT: c. give less light
a. dry locations d. blows out
b. where subject to severe physical damage
c. where voltage is over 300 V 84) When flexible metal conduit is installed as a fixed
d. where concealed raceway, it shall be secured within ________ on each side of
every outlet box.
76) When the entire switch or outlet body is visible and a. 250 mm
extends beyond the wall surface, the device is said to be b. 300 mm
________. c. 100 mm
a. Wall type d. 150 mm
b. Surface type
c. Flush type 85) A short circuit can be detected by using ________.
d. Open type a. an ohmmeter
b. a megger
c. an oscilloscope 94) What is the total number of mechanical degrees that an
d. an ammeter electrical pipe run maybe bent between pull points?
a. 360 degrees
86) The electrical plans for residential house include the b. 180 degrees
following items, EXCEPT: c. 120 degrees
a. Substation plan d. 270 degrees
b. Location plan
c. Floor plan showing location of service 95) Rigid non-metallic conduit shall be supported within
d. Layout of wiring plan for general lighting and receptacles ________ of each box.
outlets a. 600 mm
b. 800 mm
87) If installed in raceways, conductors of size ________ and c. 900 mm
larger shall be stranded. d. 760 mm
a. 5.5 mm squared
b. 8.0 mm squared 96) Electrical metallic tubing smaller than ________ electrical
c. 14 mm squared trade size shall NOT be used.
d. 3.5 mm squared a. 12 mm
b. 10 mm
88) At least ________ of free conductor shall be left at each c. 15 mm
outlet, junction and switch point for splices or connection of d. 20 mm
fixture or devices.
a. 250 mm 97) Type AC cable shall be secured by approved staples,
b. 175 mm straps, hangers or similar fittings at intervals NOT exceeding
c. 150 mm ________.
d. 300 mm a. 1,250 mm
b. 1,300 mm
89) A certain residential house has lighting load of 1.1 kVA c. 1,500 mm
and an appliance load of 10A at 220 volts, single phase, two d. 1,000 mm
wires, 60 Hz. The branch circuit fuse protection for lighting
and appliance loads are ________ and ________, respectively. 98) In concealed knob and tube wiring, the clearance to be
a. 20 A and 60 A maintained between conductors is ________.
b. 20 A and 30 A a. 65 mm
c. 15 A and 30 A b. 45 mm
d. 15 A and 20 A c. 76 mm
d. 50 mm
90) Live vegetation or trees ________ used for support of
overhead conductors spans. 99) Three bulbs are connected in parallel and controlled by a
a. shall be single switch. If one of the 3 bulbs is busted, what will happen
b. should be to the remaining bulbs?
c. shall not be a. it will not lit
d. should not be b. its brightness is reduced
c. its brightness increases
91) Light fixtures suspended from the ceiling by chains should d. its brightness in maintained
be wired so that the wires ________.
a. will be grounded
b. will not touch the chains
c. will support the fixture
d. will not support the fixture

92) In rigid metal conduit wiring, conduit of 15-20 mm

diameter shall be supported at least every ________.
a. 2,500 mm
b. 3,500 mm
c. 1,800 mm
d. 3,800 mm

93) Why do conductors need additional wiring insulators?

a. Electrical wiring needs to be protected from mechanical
harm.
b. Wires are connected by joints therefore need reinsulation.
c. Wires touches wood surface therefore need protection.
d. Wires skin is weak.
ANSWERS: 61. B
62. C
1. D 63. C
2. B 64. A
3. A 65. D
4. C 66. B
5. D 67. B
6. A 68. D
7. B 69. A
8. C 70. B
9. A 71. B
10. D 72. B
11. A 73. C
12. A 74. B
13. B 75. A
14. C 76. B
15. D 77. C
16. D 78. D
17. B 79. C
18. A 80. A
19. A 81. A
20. B 82. D
21. D 83. C
22. C 84. B
23. A 85. A
24. A 86. A
25. B 87. B
26. A 88. C
27. C 89. D
28. D 90. C
29. A 91. D
30. D 92. D
31. D 93. A
32. A 94. A
33. C 95. C
34. C 96. C
35. B 97. B
36. D 98. C
37. D 99. D
38. B
39. A
40. D
41. B
42. B
43. B
44. A
45. B
46. C
47. A
48. B
49. C
50. A
51. D
52. B
53. B
54. C
55. B
56. A
57. C
58. B
59. C
60. B