TERMS

1. Let k denote 1/4π60. The magnitude of the electric field at a distance r from an isolated point
particle with charge q is:
A. kq/r
B. kr/q
C. kq/r3
D. kq/r2*
E. kq2/r2

2. Two-point particles, with a charge of q1 and q2, are placed a distance r apart. The electric field
is zero at a point P between the particles on the line segment connecting them. We conclude
that:
A. q1 and q2 must have the same magnitude and sign
B. P must be midway between the particles
C. q1 and q2 must have the same sign but may have different magnitudes*
D. q1 and q2 must have equal magnitudes and opposite signs
E. q1 and q2 must have opposite signs and may have different magnitudes

3. The electric field due to a uniform distribution of charge on a spherical shell is zero:
A. everywhere
B. nowhere
C. only at the center of the shell
D. only inside the shell*
E. only outside the shell
4. EE Board Exam April 1992
The DC motor armature whose speed is to be controlled by Ward-Leonard system is fed by
A. 3-phase motor
B. DC generator*
C. Rectifier
D. DC supply in parallel with the rheostat

5. REE Board Exam September 2000

What dc motor over-speeds at light loads?
A. series motor*
B. shunt motor
C. cumulative compound generator
D. differential compound generator

6. REE Board Exam April 1997

DC motor starters are used for the following functions EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
A. control the speed of the motor*
B. start large DC motors
C. limit the starting current of the motor
D. prevent large voltage drop during starting

7. REE Board Exam October 1997

If you try to start a DC compound motor the shunt field of which is open, what would happen?
A. it will overspeed*
B. the direction of rotation will reverse
C. the fuse will blow
D. it will not start
8. EE Board Exam October 1994
The speed of a series motor at no load is
A. 3,600 rpm
B. infinity*
C. 300 rpm
D. zero

9. EE Board Exam April 1994

The armature of a dc shunt motor is laminated to reduce the
A. inductivity of the armature
B. hysteresis loss
C. mass of the armature
D. eddy-current loss*

10. EE Board Exam April 1994

A dc series motor is started without load the effect is a rapid increase in
A. current drawn
B. its emf*
C. speed
D. torque

11. EE Board Exam April 1994

The rotation of a direct current motor may be reversed by
A. reversing the line connection to the motor
B. reversing either the armature or field*
C. reversing both the armature and field connection
D. shifting the brushes opposite to the direction in which the motor is rotating
12. ECE Board Exam April 2000
It is a motor generator unit which is built to convert low voltage direct current to high voltage current
both uses the same field windings and share armature.
A. Vibrator
B. Dynamotor*
C. Gen-set
D. Electric generator

13. ECE Board Exam November 1998

___ is called the electrical prime mover.
A. Motor*
B. Armature
C. Commutator
D. Generator

14. A neutral metal ball is suspended by a string. A positively charged insulating rod is placed near the
ball, which is observed to be attracted to the rod. This is because:
A. the ball becomes positively charged by induction
B. the ball becomes negatively charged by induction
C. the number of electrons in the ball is more than the number in the rod
D. the string is not a perfect insulator
E. there is a rearrangement of the electrons in the ball*

15. A conductor is distinguished from an insulator with the same number of atoms by the number of:
A. nearly free atoms
B. electrons
C. nearly free electrons*
D. protons
E. molecules
16. An electrical insulator is a material:
A. containing no electrons
B. through which electrons do not flow easily*
C. that has more electrons than protons on its surface
D. cannot be a pure chemical element

17. A two winding transformer has core-losses and full load copper losses equal to W watts each. It is
tested along with another similar transformer for back to back test. What is the total power will be in
W?
a. two
b. one-half
c. one
d. four

18. When a hard rubber rod is given a negative charge by rubbing it with wool:
A. positive charges are transferred from rod to wool
B. negative charges are transferred from rod to wool
C. positive charges are transferred from wool to rod
D. negative charges are transferred from wool to rod*
E. negative charges are created and stored on the rod
Summary PEC : THURSDAY

1. Defined as the shortest distance measured between a point on the top surface of any direct buried
conductor, cable, conduit and the top surface of finish grade.
A. Trench
B. Cover*
C. Tray
D. Duct

2. Type TW conductor is a __ type.

A. moisture and heat resistant
B. moisture and heat resistant thermoplastic
C. moisture resistant and thermoplastic*
D. heat resistant and thermoplastic

3. Operation of loads and intervals of time both of which maybe subject to wide
A. Periodic duty
B. Intermittent duty
C. Continuous duty
D. Varying duty*

4. The ampacity of conductors that connect a capacitor to the terminals of a motor circuit conductor
shall not be less than __ the ampacity of the motor circuit conductors and in no case less than 135% of
the rated capacitor current.
A. one-third*
B. one-fourth
C. one-half
D. one-fifth
5. RME Board October 1994
The underground service conductors between the street main, including any risers at pole or other
structure or from transformers and the first point of connection to the services entrance conductors.
A. Service drop
B. Service cable
C. Service lateral*
D. None of these

6. Hazardous locations in which easily ignitable fibers are stored and handled.
A. Class III, Division 2*
B. Class III, Division 1
C. Class II, Division 2
D. Class II, Division 1

7. RME Board Exam April 1996

Busways shall be permitted to be installed behind panels if means of access are provided and if the
conditions below are met. One of them is NOT valid. Which one is this?
A. No over current are installed on the busway other than for an individual fixture
B. The busway is so installed that the joints between sections and fitting are accessible for maintenance
purposes
C. The busway is open and of the ventilator type*
D. The space behind the panels is not for air handling purposes

8. The OCPD for resistance welders shall NOT exceed ___ of the conductor’s ampacity supplying the
circuit.
A. 200%
B. 250%
C. 300%*
D. 400%
9. Metal clad cable (MC) can be used in systems of 600 V or __.
A. less
B. more*
C. both A and B
D. neither A and B

10. The ampacity of conductors in non-metallic sheathed cable shall be used at __.
A. 75°C
B. 60°C*
C. 90°C
D. 80°C