REGISTERED MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAMINATION

P-12 Mancarogo Poblacion Bislig City Surigao del Sur

“Failure is not the opposite of success but a part of it”

Instructions: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for
each item by shading the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 2 only
PREBOARD 3: (PHILIPPINE ELECTRICAL CODE)
1. The National Electrical Code rules that apply to electric welders are covered in Article ______
a. 520 b. 600 c. 620 d. 630
2. What is the reason the code requires each separate phase conductor to be located in the same raceway?
a. To reduce inductive heat c. to improve workmanship
b. To provide identification of a circuit d. to assure balance resistance
3. The point of attachment of service drop conductors to a building or other structure shall in no case be less than _____
feet.
a. 10 b. 12 c. 15 d. 18
4. ______ of the following is a true statement
I. Wiring above a non-fire rated ceiling shall not be supported by the ceiling support wires.
II. Wiring above the fire rated ceiling shall not be supported by the ceiling support wires.
III. Cables and raceways shall be permitted to be supported by the ceiling grids
IV. The ceiling support Wires shall be permitted to support branch circuit wiring if in accordance with the ceiling
manufacturer’s instructions
a. I and II only b. II and III only c. IV only d. I, II, III and IV
5. An isolated ground receptacle shall be identified by ______
a. CO/ALR orange marking on the face of the receptacle
b. A metal faceplate not less than 0.030 inches in thickness
c. A reset test button the face of the receptacle
d. An orange triangle located on the face of the receptacle
6. _____ locations are those that are hazardous because of the presence of easily ignitable fibers or flyings.
a. Class I b. Class II c. Class III d. Class II, division II
7. The code is divided into the introduction and nine chapters. Chapter 1, 2, 3, and 4 apply generally and the latter
chapters supplement or modify the general rules except Chapter ____ which is independent of the other chapters where
specifically except where specifically referenced therein
a. 6 b. 7 c. 8 d. 9
8. Where lighting outlets are installed in interior stairways, there shall be a wall switch at each floor level to control the
lighting outlet where the difference between floor level is ____ steps or more
a. 1 b. 3 c. 5 d. 6
9. The installation of wiring and equipment for fire alarm systems including all circuits controlled and powered by the fire
alarm system is covered in article _____
a. 695 b. 710 c. 725 d. 760
10. Insulated conductors of # ____ or smaller, intended for use as grounded conductors of circuit shall have an outer
identification of white or natural gray color
a. 6 b. 4 c. 3 d. 1/0
11. A light fixture to be installed in a wet locations shall be ____
I. Installed so that water will not accumulate in wiring compartments
II. Installed so that water will not enter the wiring compartment
III. marked suitable for damp locations
a. I only b. I and II only c. II and III only d. I, II, and III
12. The general requirement for communications circuits such as telephone, telegraph, outside wiring for fire alarm and
burglar alarms is covered in covered in Article ____ of the NEC
a. 720 b. 725 c. 760 d. 800
13. The general requirements for all circuits and equipment operating at more than 600 volts nominal is mostly covered in
article _____
a. 695 b. 490 c. 725 d. 760
14. Thermal protection is required by the NEC for _____
I. Fluorescent lighting fixture ballast installed indoors

Prepared by: Jevan Ayco Calaque (BSEE, USEP BISLIG CLASS OF 2020)/ TOP 1 RME APRIL 2021
 REGISTERED MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAMINATION
P-12 Mancarogo Poblacion Bislig City Surigao del Sur
“Failure is not the opposite of success but a part of it”

II. Fluorescent lighting fixture ballast installed outdoors

III. Recessed incandescent fixture installed indoors
a. I and II only b. I and III only c. II and III only d. I, II, and III
15. All grounding of the same circuit and, where used, the grounded conductor and all equipment grounding conductors
shall be contained within the same _____
I. Cable
II. Raceway
III. Trench
a. I only b. II only c. I and II only d. I, II, and III
16. Fixtures supported by the framing members of suspended ceiling systems shall be securely fastened to the ceiling
framing member by mechanical means. This would include all but which of the following?
a. Fixture wire b. bolts and screws c. rivets d. clips identified for this use
17. With two conductors installed in a conduit, the conduit can be filled to ____ % of its cross section
a. 53 b. 31 c. 40 d. 60
18. In a residence, no point along the floor line in any wall space may be more than ____ feet from the outlet
a. 6 b. ½ c. 12 d. 10
19. Which of the following electrodes must be supplemented by an additional electrode?
a. Metal underground water pipe c. metal frame of a building
b. Ground ring d. concrete encased
20. Plaster, drywall or plasterboard surfaces that are broken or incomplete shall be repaired to there will be no gaps or open
spaces greater than ____ inch at the edge of the fitting box.
a. 1/16 b. 1/8 c. 3/16 d. ¼
21. Hazardous locations where combustible dust is not normally in the air quantities sufficient to provide explosive or
ignitable mixtures, and dust accumulations are normally insufficient with the normal operation of electrical equipment
a. Class II division 1 c. Class III division 1
b. Class II division 2 d. Class III division 2
22. In hazardous locations, the use of non-metallic conduit shall be permitted provided it is buried not less than ____ below
the earth level.
a. 400mm b. 600mm c. 1000mm d. 500mm
23. Service entrance cable shall be supported by straps or other approved methods within _____ of every service head
a. 300mm b. 500mm c. 600mm d. 400mm
24. Hazardous locations in which easily ignitable fibers of materials producing combustible flyings are handled,
manufactured or used.
a. Class III division 1 c. Class I division 1
b. Class III division 2 d. Class I division 2
25. Type MC cable shall be supported and secured at intervals not exceeding ______
a. 2000mm b. 1800mm c. 2500mm d. 1500mm
26. An attachment plug and receptacle shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means for single phase room air
conditioner rated 250V or less if the manual controls of the room air conditioner is readily accessible and located
within a certain distance from the floor. What is this distance?
a. 2000mm b. 1800mm c. 1900mm d. 1700mm
27. How much is the minimum computed load for each 2-wire laundry circuits?
a. 1800VA b. 1500VA c. 2000VA d. 1200VA
28. Sheet steel metal boxes over 1640𝑐𝑚 3 in size shall be made from steel NOT less than ___ thick uncoated
a. 1.25mm b. 1.35mm c. 1.6mm d. 1.8mm
29. Live vegetation or trees ____ used for support of overhead conductor spans.
a. Shall be b. should be c. shall not be d. should not be
30. Conductor used in lightning protection system maybe coursed through air without support for a distance of ___ or less
a. 1000mm b. 900mm c. 760mm d. 800mm
31. Type FC cable shall have the temperature rating durably marked on the surface at intervals not exceeding ____
a. 600mm b. 550mm c. 800mm d. 760mm
32. The computed load for the branch circuit installed to supply exterior signs or outline lighting shall be computed at a
minimum of how much volt-amperes?
a. 1200 b. 1500 c. 1800 d. 1000
33. The current carrying conductors in cable bus shall have an insulation rating of ____ or more

Prepared by: Jevan Ayco Calaque (BSEE, USEP BISLIG CLASS OF 2020)/ TOP 1 RME APRIL 2021
 REGISTERED MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAMINATION
P-12 Mancarogo Poblacion Bislig City Surigao del Sur
“Failure is not the opposite of success but a part of it”

a. 40℃ b. 50℃ c. 70℃ d. 60℃

34. Air terminals exceeding 600mm in height shall be supported at a point not less than ____ of its height
a. Three-fourth b. two-fifth c. one-half d. one-third
35. For straight-pulls, the length of the pull box shall NOT be less than ____ times the outside diameter over the sheath of
the largest shielded or lead covered conductor or cable entering the box.
a. 48 b. 42 c. 36 d. 38
36. This type of cable is fabricated assembly of insulated conductors enclosed in a flexible metal sheath
a. Ground wire c. Medium voltage cable
b. Intermediate gas spacer cable d. Armored cable
37. The cross sectional area in square millimeter of a conductor shall be durably marked on the surface repeated at intervals
NOT exceeding ____
a. 600mm b. 900mm c. 1000mm d. 760mm
38. The following are common splicing rules EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
a. A splice must provide a path for the current to pass through
b. A joint must be mechanically as strong as the wire itself
c. All splices must be mechanically and electrically secured by means of a solder
d. Wires of the same size should be splice together in line
39. Roofs with a series of parallel ridges shall have air terminals along the end ridge at intervals NOT exceeding ____
a. 7600mm b. 8000mm c. 6000mm d. 9000mm
40. Communication wires and cables shall be separated at least a certain minimum distance from service drops of electric
light and power conductors, which are not installed in a raceway or in cable. What is this minimum distance?
a. 150mm b. 175mm c. 300mm d. 200mm
41. A _____ branch circuit shall be permitted to supply cooking appliance that are fastened in place in any occupancy.
a. 30 or 40A b. 20 or 30A c. 50 or 60A d. 40 or 50A
42. An overcurrent device shall be connected at the point where the conductors to be protected _____
a. Receive its supply b. is being terminated c. receive its load d. none of these
43. All run of type of IGS cable between pull boxes or terminations shall not contain more than equivalent of ____ quarter
bends
a. One b. two c. three d. four
44. Overhead conductors used in festoon lighting shall not be less than ______
a. 0.7mm2 b. 3.5mm2 c. 2.0mm2 d. 5.5mm2
45. Fixed electric space heating loads shall be computed at _____ of the total computed load
a. 80% b. 90% c. 100% d. 125%
46. When a circuit breaker installed in enclosed switchboard, they are usually derated to a certain percentage. What is this
percentage?
a. 60% b. 80% c. 50% d. 70%
47. Open conductors shall be separated from open conductors of other circuit by NOT less than a certain distance. What is
this distance?
a. 200mm b. 100mm c. 150mm d. 120mm
48. The clearance from the top of a switchboard to a ceiling which is combustible NOT be less than _____
a. 1000mm b. 800mm c. 900mm d. 1250mm
49. In concealed knob and tube wiring, the clearance to be maintained between the conductors is _____
a. 55mm b. 45mm c. 76mm d. 50mm
50. Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit shall not be used where the voltage of the contained conductors is in excess of
____
a. 600V b. 300V c. 250V d. 1000V

Prepared by: Jevan Ayco Calaque (BSEE, USEP BISLIG CLASS OF 2020)/ TOP 1 RME APRIL 2021
 REGISTERED MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAMINATION
P-12 Mancarogo Poblacion Bislig City Surigao del Sur
“Failure is not the opposite of success but a part of it”

[1-5] DAADD

[6-10] CCDDA

[11-15] BDBBD

[16-20] ABAAB

[21-25] BBAAB

[26-30] BBBCB

[31-35] AACCA

[36-40] DADAC

[41-45] DADBC

[46-50] BBACA

Prepared by: Jevan Ayco Calaque (BSEE, USEP BISLIG CLASS OF 2020)/ TOP 1 RME APRIL 2021