Electrical Practice Quiz

60 Questions | By Kubo | Last updated: Aug 9, 2018

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Questions and Answers

1.
The owner hired an electrician to prepare and install the electrical wiring for his house. The
electrician with the owner's consent, decided to use a larger size of wiring for the circuit
breaker to anticipate overload. After some time, the house was on fire. After the investigation,
it has proven that the cause of the fire was faulty wiring. Why did the circuit breaker fail to
detect the short circuit/ overloading?
Discuss
A.
The circuit breaker is defective
B.
The capacity of the wire is too large
C.
The circuit breaker was too far away from where the short circuit happened
D.
All of the above

2.
The owner hired an electrician to prepare and install the electrical wiring for his house. The
electrician with the owner's consent, decided to use a larger size of wiring for the circuit
breaker to anticipate overload. After some time, the house was on fire. After the investigation,
it has proven that the cause of the fire was faulty wiring. Why did the circuit breaker fail to
detect the short circuit/ overloading? Who should be blame for the fire incident?
A.
The electrician, he used a larger capacity for the wiring
B.
The owner, he did not hire a professional electrician
C.
None, some people are just unfortunate
D.
None, short circuits happen all the time

3.
The owner hired an electrician to prepare and install the electrical wiring for his house. The
electrician with the owner's consent, decided to use a larger size of wiring for the circuit
breaker to anticipate overload. After some time, the house was on fire. After the investigation,
it has proven that the cause of the fire was faulty wiring. Why did the circuit breaker fail to
detect the short circuit/ overloading? What should be done by the electrician?
Discuss
A.
Use the appropriate wiring capacity
B.
None, his plans and actions were appropriate
C.
Take a professional exam
D.
None of the above

4.
Why is it necessary to plan the data connection cables?
A.
Data cables are expensive
B.
To optimize data transfer speed
C.
To avoid visual chaos
D.
To avoid fire accidents

5.
Best location for telephone lines?
A.
Under the sidewalk on short roads and under the road on wider road
B.
Near the curb
C.
At the center of the road
D.
None

6.
When choosing an office, on a high rise building, what should you consider?
A.
Location of power points and raceways
B.
Height of ceiling
C.
Thickness of partition walls
D.
Number of lighting if enough to the number of workstations

7.
Electricity is suddenly disrupted, but it was immediately restored by stand by generators. What
system was used?
Discuss
A.
Double throw switch
B.
ATS
C.
Manual transfer switch
D.
UPS

8.
Copper pipes are classified as?
A.
Flexible
B.
Rigid
C.
Rigid and flexible
D.
None

9.
This equipment uses a stream of compressed air directed downwards to form a shield to
exclude drafts?
A.
Air exhaust
B.
Air sweeper
C.
Air curtain
D.
ACU

10.
What is the ampacity of a 6W multipoint heater?
Discuss
A.
20amp
B.
30amp
C.
40amp
D.
60amp

11.
What is the minimum size of wire to be used for service drop?
A.
14mm squared
B.
12mm squared
C.
5.5 mm squared
D.
3.5mm squared

12.
What do you call the the recessed portion of a wall, intended for pipes?
A.
Chase
B.
Duct
C.
Sleeve
D.
Box-up

13.
In power distribution, a group of electric conductors which originate at a main distribution
center and supply one or more secondary distributions, one or more branch circuit distribution
centers, or a combination of these?
A.
Panel board
B.
Feeder
C.
Service
D.
Raceway

14.
Another term for underground wiring?
A.
UF
B.
Sub-feeder
C.
WP service feeder
D.
Horizontal feeder

15.
It resist the flow of electricity?
A.
Insulator
B.
Conductor
C.
Semiconductor
D.
Resonator

16.
Ability of conductor without overheating?
A.
Resistance
B.
Capacity
C.
Ampacity
D.
Resilient

17.
Which is not true about electrode?
Discuss
A.
An electrical conductor used to make contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit
B.
A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region
C.
A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region.
D.
Is a metal strip which is used in a conducting solution or substance to pass electricity through it and
conduct electricity

18.
A machine use to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy?
A.
Rectifier
B.
Generator
C.
Alternator
D.
None

19.
If you are relocating a large office space using numerous cables, aside from the size of the new
location, what should be considered?
A.
Raised flooring
B.
Height of the ceiling
C.
Availability of power points
D.
All of the above

20.
Which is the most rigid?
A.
EMT
B.
RSC
C.
IMT
D.
RXW

21.
When preparing electrical plans for submission, the plans must be duly signed by?
Discuss
A.
Master electrician
B.
Electrical engineer
C.
Electronics
D.
Electrician

22.
It is the Philippine Electrical Code.
A.
RA 184
B.
RA 7920
C.
RA 1378
D.
RA 544

23.
BLDG. PERMIT APPLICATION: For new electrical installation, (with more than twenty outlets or a
capacity of more than a 4Kw, of any voltage,) application shall be accompanied by a technical
specifications and electrical plans signed and sealed by a duly license?
A.
Electrical Engineer
B.
Professional Electrical Engineer
C.
Electrician
D.
None

24.
Which of the following appliances requires an individual appliance circuit?
A.
Water heater
B.
Range
C.
Washer & dryer
D.
All of the above

25.
Is a slotted device to receive the prongs of plugs, offers a safe means of connecting portable
electrical units into the circuit?
A.
Convenience Receptacle Outlet
B.
Utility Box
C.
Junction Box
D.
Switch

26.
In the figure above identify the weatherproof box?
A.
A
B.
B
C.
F
D.
E
E.
C

27.
In the figure IIn the figure above identify the flushfloor box?
A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D

28.
In the figuIn tIn the figure above identify the utility box?
A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D

29.
An area or space provided at load centers where panel boards, breakers, switch gears and other
electrical equipments are installed?
A.
Mechanical Room
B.
Electrical Room
C.
Service Equipment Room
D.
Server Room

30.
Are used where it is desired to control lamps from TWO different points, as in a stairwell?
A.
Four-Way Switches (S4W)
B.
Three-Way Switches (S3W)
C.
Two Gang Switch (S2W)
D.
One-Way Switch (S1W)

31.
Individual conductors used for circuit wiring up to No. 8 AWG?
A.
Wire
B.
Cable
C.
Bus Bars
D.
Conduits

32.
Are circular raceways used to enclose wires and cables and are of metal or plastic (PVC).
A.
Outlet
B.
Cable
C.
Bus Bars
D.
Conduits

33.
Heat-resistant thermoplastic used in dry Locations?
A.
THN
B.
THWN
C.
THHN
D.
THW

34.
GFCI is an over current protective device that will provide ground fault protection as well as
function as an ordinary circuit breaker. GFCI stands for?
A.
GRID FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
B.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
C.
GROUND FAULT CABLE INTERRUPTER
D.
GRID FAULT CONDUIT INTERRUPTER

35.
_______ are OVER-CURRENT CIRCUIT PROTECTIVE DEVICES, its sole purpose is to protect
insulation, wiring, switches and other apparatus from overheating or burning, due to overloads,
to faults or to short circuits, by automatically cutting off the circuit.
A.
Fuse & Circuit breaker
B.
Switch Boards & Unit Substations
C.
GFCI & Panel Boards
D.
All of the above

36.
Recommended light bulb used for residential dwellings, known for its efficient and power
saving properties?
A.
Mercury Lamp
B.
Incandescent
C.
HID lamp
D.
CFL

37.
Service drop conductors, when crossing a street, shall have a clearance of not less than ____
meters from the crown of the street or sidewalk over which it passes, and shall have a
minimum clearance of 3.00 meters above ground at its point of attachment to the building
pedestal.
A.
5.00 mts
B.
5.10 mts
C.
5.30 mts
D.
5.50 mts

38.
Electricity was suddenly disrupted by a lightning strike, after 5-10 seconds the power was
automatically restored by an emergency device. What was used?
A.
Safety Switch
B.
Automatic Transfer switch
C.
Double Throw switch
D.
UPS Switch

39.

Identify the Electrical symbol of a Fuse?

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
E

40.
Identify the Electrical symbol of a Switch?
A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
E

41.
Identify the Electrical symbol of a Circuit Breaker?
A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
E

42.
Current which always flows in the same direction?
A.
Direct Circuit
B.
Static Electricity
C.
Alternating Current
D.
Direct Current

43.
The name given to the practical unit of rate of flow of electricity?
A.
Ohm
B.
Volt
C.
Ampere
D.
Resistance

44.
Unit of EMF (Electromotive force). It is the unit whereby the tendency to establish and maintain
electric currents maybe measured?
A.
Ohm
B.
Volt
C.
Ampere
D.
Resistance

45.
Is the time rate of doing work. The faster work is done, the greater the _____ that will be
required to do it.
A.
Conductivity
B.
Work
C.
Energy
D.
Power

46.
Is the rate of doing electrical work. The unit is the watt or the kilowatt.
A.
Horsepower
B.
Work
C.
Energy
D.
Electric Power

47.
Is a device for making, breaking, or changing connections in an electric circuit under the
conditions of load for which it is rated. It is not designed for interruption of a circuit under
short-circuit conditions?
A.
Generator
B.
Switch
C.
Fuse
D.
Transformer

48.
A large single panel, frame, or assembly of panels on which are mounted, on the face or back or
both, switches, over current and other protective devices, buses. This panel is generally
accessible from the rear as well as from the front and are not intended to be installed in
cabinets?
A.
Panelboard
B.
Switchboards
C.
Panelbox
D.
Substations

49.
A single panel or a group of panel units designed for assembly in the form of a single panel,
including buses and with or without switches and/or automatic over current protective devices
for the control of light, heat or power circuits, designed to be placed in a cabinet or cutout box
placed in or against a wall or partition and accessible only from the front.
Discuss
A.
Panelboard
B.
Switchboards
C.
Outletbox
D.
Substations

50.

Identify the 30 DEG ELBOW?

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C

51.

Identify the Electrical Symbol for Buzzer ?

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
E

52.

Identify the Electrical Symbol for Push Button?

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
E

53.
Identify what is in the figure "B" ?
A.
Service entrance
B.
Service head
C.
Service point
D.
Service mast

54.
A factory assemble cable of one or more conductors each individually insulated and enclosed in
a metallic sheath of interlocking tape of smooth or corrugated tube. This type of cable is
especially used for service feeders, branch circuit and for indoor, outdoor work. What is this
cable?
Discuss
A.
Metal Clad Cable (MC)
B.
Armor Cable (AC)
C.
Mineral Insulated Cable (MI)
D.
Underground Feeder (UF)

55.
Fabricated assembly of insulated conductors enclosed in flexible metal sheath. It is used both
on exposed and concealed work. Identify what type of cable.
A.
Metal Clad Cable (MC)
B.
Armor Cable (AC
C.
Mineral Insulated Cable (MI)
D.
Non Metallic Sheathed Cable (NM)

56.
Is a moisture resistant cable used for underground connections including direct burial in the
ground as feeder or branch circuit?
A.
Metal Clad Cable (MC)
B.
Armor Cable (AC)
C.
Mineral Insulated Cable (MI)
D.
Underground Feeder (UF)

57.
Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic used for dry and wet locations?
A.
T
B.
XHHW
C.
THHN
D.
THW

58.
Minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground, at the
electrical service entrance or above areas or sidewalks accessible only to pedestrian lanes,
measure from final grade line or other accessible surface only for service drop cabled together
with a grounded bare messenger wire and limited to 300 volts to ground?
A.
3.5 mts
B.
3.00 mts
C.
5.00 mts
D.
5.50mts

59.
A Machine which converts Electric Power into Mechanicall Power?
Discuss
A.
Motor
B.
Generator
C.
Alternator
D.
Rectifier

60.
The Flow of Electricity in a circuit; rate of which electricity flows thru a conductor?
A.
Voltage
B.
Current
C.
Energy
D.
Power