TLE (3) - Basic Electricity

1) A form of electricity where the flow of current is always in the same direction:
a. voltage
b. power
c. alternating current
d. direct current
2) The force which opposes and reduces the flow of electrical current is recognized as ________.
a. power
b. resistance
c. electromagnetism
d. frequency
3) A part of an electric circuit which converts electrical energy into another form of energy to do work
is ________.
a. load
b. circuit
c. source
d. control
4) A part of an electrical circuit, consists of batteries, generator or a main electrical power which
supplies electricity is called ________.
a. control
b. load
c. source
d. voltage
5) A law that states that current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to
resistance is known as ________.
a. PEC
b. Law of Resistivity
c. Kirchoff's Law
d. Ohm's Law
6) In Ohm's Law, to find the unknown voltage in the circuit, the formula to be used is:
a. E = I x R
b. E = I / R
c. I = E / R
d. R = E / I
7) What amount of current does a 40-watt fluorescent lamp draw from a 220 volts power source?
a. 5.5 amperes
b. 0.18 amperes
c. 25.5 amperes
d. 50.5 amperes
8) There are several factors involved in electrical wiring installation but the foremost consideration is
________.
a. cost
b. labor
c. safety
d function
9) The standard number or diameter of wires for convenience outlet layout should be?
a. 12
b. 14
c. 18
d. 10
10) To comply with the requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code, the appropriate fuse rating for
lighting outlet should be ________.
a. 15 amperes
b. 30 amperes
c. 60 amperes
d. 20 amperes
11) Planning and designing of electrical wiring plan is being done in order to:
a. Provide efficient and effective wiring system of the building.
b. Maintain quality workmanship.
c. Avoid overloaded circuit.
d. Protect the circuit from high current.
12) Circuit breakers are used to protect household electrical circuits. What is the ampacity rating of
the breaker used for convenience outlets or general purpose circuits?
a. 20 amperes
b. 30 amperes
c. 15 amperes
d. 60 amperes
13) An electrical component used to control electrical circuit in two different locations is called:
a. four-way switch
b. three-way switch
c. push-button switch
d. remote controlled switch
14) To conserve energy, what kind of lamp should be used in lighting fixtures?
a. Incandescent lamp
b. Mercury lamp
c. Compact fluorescent lamp
d. Neon lamp
15) The size of electrical wire recommended for installing lighting fixtures is:
a. No. 12 AWG
b. No. 10 AWG
c. No. 18 AWG
d. No. 14 AWG
16) What is the voltage required by an automatic pressure cooker having a resistance of 20 ohms
when the current flowing is 8 amperes?
a. 240 volts
b. 480 volts
c. 120 volts
d. 160 volts
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?
a. One
b. Two
c. All
d. None
18) In a simple electrical connection, one of the lines of the source is connected to ________.
a. Terminal 1 of the load
b. Terminal 2 of the load
c. Terminal 1 of the switch
d. Terminal 1 & 2 of the switch
19) Which of the following electrical symbols in wiring diagram means that there are three wires
running in a line?
a. ----/-/-/----
b. -----/-/-/-/----
c. ------------
d. S3W
20) A series connected dry cells will result to ________.
a. increase in the amount of current
b. increase in the amount of voltage
c. increase total resistance
d. more powerful supply of electricty
21) What type of switch is used to control alternately three-phase line system using two sources of
power?
a. Double Pole Single Throw Switch
b. Single Pole Double Throw Switch
c. Triple Pole Single Throw Switch
d. Triple Pole Double Throw Switch
22) Which of the following is the best conductor of electricity?
a. Copper
b. Aluminum
c. Silver
d. Gold
23) What type of switch is used when you want to control one lamp or group of lamps in two different
locations?
a. Two, 3-way switch
b. One, 4-way switch
c. Two, single switch
d. Duplex switch
24) Cells are connected in parallel to increase the ________ capacity of the cells.
a. current
b. voltage
c. resistance
d. inductance
25) The resistors are to be connected in four possible types of circuit connections namely series,
parallel, series-parallel and parallel-series. Which type of connection will give the least amount of
equivalent resistance?
a. Series
b. Parallel
c. Series-parallel
d. Parallel-series
26) Which is an exposed wiring method that uses cleats, knowbs, tubes and flexible tubing for the
protection and support of single insulated conductor run in or on building and not concealed by the
building structure?
a. Open wiring on insulators
b. Armored cable wiring
c. Concealed knob and tube wiring
d. Metal clad cable wiring
27) What will happen if two 100-W, 230 V incadescent lamps are connected in series across a 230 V
source?
a. Both lamps will consume more power.
b. Both lamps will get burnt.
c. Each lamp will give lesser output lights.
d. Each lamp will give more output lights.
28) What is the reason why electrical appliances are connected in parallel rather than in series?
a. Parallel connection consumes lesser power.
b. Parallel connection is simpler than series connection.
c. Each appliances consumes more power if connected in series.
d. It makes the operation of each appliance independent of each other.
29) When replacing a busted fuse which of the following is important?
a. same size and type
b. same type but different rating
c. same size but different rating
d. different size and type
30) Which of the following is a source of alternating current?
a. Dynamo
b. Battery
c. Dry cell
d. Alternator
31) When there is a break in the circuit and the current could not pass through, the circuit is
________.
a. closed
b. shorted
c. grounded
d. open
32) Which term usually refers to a device that produces an electric current when light falls upon
them?
a. Solar cell
b. Dry cell
c. Solar lamp
d. Solar light
33) Which is synchronous alternating-current machine that changes mechanical power into electrical
power?
a. Dynamo
b. Motor
c. Alternator
d. Lathe machine
34) Which battery CANNOT be recharged after its chemical energy has been depleted?
a. Energizer
b. Eveready
c. Primary battery
d. Secondary battery
35) Which generator generates direct current?
a. Alternator
b. Dynamo
c. Battery
d. Adaptor
36) Which battery can be recharged after each chemical energy has been depleted?
a. Primary battery
b. Energizer
c. Eveready
d. Secondary battery
37) Which is used to change mechanical energy into electrical energy?
a. Battery
b. Circuit
c. Dry cell
d. Generator
38) A process in splitting the atom of uranum is called ________.
a. fusion
b. fission
c. friction
d. tension
39) A process by joining hydrogen atoms which causes heat hotter than the sun is called ________.
a. fusion
b. fission
c. friction
d. tension
40) Which transforms heat energy to electric energy?
a. Transformers
b. Battery
c. Generator
d. Thermocouple
41) Which is the kinetic energy of falling water?
a. Thermo energy
b. Hydro energy
c. Solar energy
d. Mechanical energy
42) Which is a solar collector that is capable of producing voltage when exposed to radiant energy
(sunlight)?
a. Photoelectric
b. Photovoltaic system
c. Photoemission system
d. Solar light
43) Energy derived or extracted from the internal heat of the earth is called ________.
a. volcanic
b. geothermal
c. thermal
d. chemical
44) Which refers to the extraction of electrons from a substance by sunlight on incident
electromagnetic radiation?
a. Photoelectric effect
b. Photovoltaic effect
c. Photoemission
d. Electron microscopy
45) Which statement is TRUE?
a. Bigger size of wire has higher resistance.
b. Bigger size of wire has lower resistance.
c. Long wire has lesser resistance.
d. Short wire has higher resistance.
46) A small light ulb with a resistance of 100 ohms is connected across a 120-v line. What is the
current through the bulb?
a. 1.2 A
b. 0.012 A
c. 0.12 A
d. 12 A
47) A 200-v lamp has a resistance of 400 ohms. The power rating in watts of lamp is ________.
a. 100 w
b. 600 w
c. 200 w
d. 250 w
48) If 18 resistances, each of a value of 36 ohms, are connected in parallel, then the total resistance
is ________.
a. 36 ohms
b. 2 ohms
c. 648 ohms
d. 54 ohms
49) A toaster takes 10 A from a 120v line. The power used is:
a. 12 w
b. 130 w
c. 1,200 w
d. 120 w
50) What is the resistance of a 100 w, 110-v incandescent lamp?
a. 121 ohms
b. 115 ohms
c. 125 ohms
d. 12.1 ohms
51) How many kilowatts is the water heater if it draws a current of 10 amperes and has a resistance
of 23 ohms?
a. 23 Kw
b. 2,300 Kw
c. 230 Kw
d. 2.3 Kw
52) The resistance of an electrical wire is inversely proportional to its ________.
a. length
b. cross sectional area
c. temperature
d. material
53) A fluorescent lamp unit connected to a 110v AC line takes 1.2A and requires 110w power. What
is its power factor?
a. 0.9
b. 0.833
c. 0.866
d. 0.8
54) An electric heater uses 20kw-in 8 hours. If the voltage across the heater is 240 volts. What is the
heater resistance?
a. 2.5 ohms
b. 83.3 ohms
c. 23.04 ohms
d. 2.30 ohms
55) The resistance of a 230v incandescent lamp is 300 ohms. What current is required to operate
the lamp?
a. 0.85 A
b. 0.77 A
c. 1.30 A
d. 7.74 A
56) A group of lamps operates a current of 12 A and a voltage of 120v. What is the total power of the
lamps?
a. 1.44 kw
b. 1.20 kw
c. 1.34 kw
d. 14.4 kw
57) What is the maximum load capacity of a 15A circuit breaker protecting a branch circuit that
supplies a continuous load?
a. 15 A
b. 10 A
c. 12 A
d. 14 A
58) What is the horsepower rating of an electric water pump if it has a power rating of 1.75 Kw?
a. 2 Hp
b. 2.3 Hp
c. 2.5 Hp
d. 23 Hp
59) How many kilowatts does a certain appliance consume for 5 hours of useif it has a power rating
of 1.5 Hp?
a. 56 Kw
b. 7.5 Kw
c. 5.6 Kw
d. 75 Kw
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. How long can it be expected to supply a current of 100mA?
a. 50 hours
b. 100 hours
c. 60 hours
d. 70 hours
61) A battery is rated 200Ah. If it is used to supply a constant current of 8Ah. How long can the
battery last until it becomes unusable?
a. 20 hours
b. 2.5 hours
c. 15 hours
d. 2.5 hours
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 ohms?
a. 24 meters
b. 225 meters
c. 240 meters
d. 235 meters
63) If three equal resistances are connected in parallel,the equivalent resistance of the circuit will be
________ the value of one resistor.
a. three time
b. half
c. one-third
d. the same
64) Find the cost of using a 100W, 220V lamp for 20 hours at P3.00 per kW-hr?
a. P6.00
b. P9.00
c. P10.00
d. P60.00
65) Which is a box with a blank cover is inserted in one or more runs of raceway to facilitate pulling
of the conductors?
a. Blank box
b. Junction box
c. Terminal box
d. Pull box
66) Which is a box with a blank cover for joining runs of conduits and providing space for connection
and branching of enclosed conductors?
a. Blank box
b. Junction box
c. Terminal box
d. Pull box
67) The minimum size of wire used in electrical wiring is the no.14 AWG. Under the SI standard,
what is the diameter of this wire?
a. 1.2 mm
b. 1.6 mm
c. 1.5 mm
d. 2.0 mm
68) A thin-walled steel raceway of circularwith a corrosion-resistant coating for protection of wires or
cable is ________.
a. rigid metal conduit
b. flexible metal pipe
c. metal moulding
d. electrical metallic tubing
69) Armored cable is commercially known as ________.
a. BX cable
b. flat cable
c. metallic cable
d. duplex cable
70) Which type of cable is fabricated assembly of insulated conductors enclosed in a flexible metal
sheath?
a. Underground cable
b. Armored cable
c. Flat cable
d. Flexible cable
71) Flat cable assembly shall be installed for ________.
I. concealed work only
II. exposed work only
a. I only
b. II only
c. I and II
d. cannot be determined
72) An assembly of two pieces of insulating material provided with grooves for holding one or more
conductors at a definite scpacing from the surface wired over and from each other, and with holes
for fastening in position is called:
a. split knob
b. cleat
c. spool insulator
d. strain insulator
73) Which is a wiring method that uses knobs, tubes, and flexible non-metallic tubing for the
protection and support of single insulated conductors concealed in hollow spaces of walls and
ceilings of buildings?
a. Knob and tube wiring
b. Open wiring on insulators
c. Concealed knob and tube wiring
d. Open wiring with knob and tubes
74) Which term refers to that switch or outlet body that is embedded or hidden in the wall?
a. Surface type
b. Flush type
c. Concealed type
d. Open type
75) The use of surface non-metallic raceway is not permitted in all the following, EXCEPT:
a. dry locations
b. where subject to severe physical damage
c. where voltage is over 300 V
d. where concealed
76) When the entire switch or outlet body is visible and extends beyond the wall surface, the device
is said to be ________.
a. Wall type
b. Surface type
c. Flush type
d. Open type
77) What device automatically breaks the circuit the moment an overload or short circuit occurs?
a. Breaker switch
b. Overload
c. Circuit breaker
d. Main switch
78) Which term is used when two conductors are embedded in one solid mass of rubber insulation?
a. two in one
b. three in one
c. stranded
d. duplex
79) What type of socket is used for outdoor or wet location in wiring installation?
a. Waterproof socket
b. Special purpose socket
c. Weatherproof socket
d. Outdoor socket
80) What is the smallest size of wire permitted by the Code to be used in wiring installation?
a. 2.0 mm squared
b. 3.5 mm squared
c. 2.0 mm
d. 1.25 mm squared
81) Which one of the following uses is permitted by the Code to be used for surface non-metallic
raceway?
a. dry locations
b. where concealed
c. where subject to severe physical damage
d. where voltage is over 300 V
82) Service entrance using copper conductors shall have sufficient capacity and shall not be smaller
than ________.
a. 5.5 mm squared
b. 3.5 mm squared
c. 14 mm squared
d. 8.0 mm squared
83) If two identical lamps give normal light when connected in parallel in a 230v line are reconnected
in series in the same line, the bulb will ________.
a. give more light
b. not light
c. give less light
d. blows out
84) When flexible metal conduit is installed as a fixed raceway, it shall be secured within ________
on each side of every outlet box.
a. 250 mm
b. 300 mm
c. 100 mm
d. 150 mm
85) A short circuit can be detected by using ________.
a. an ohmmeter
b. a megger
c. an oscilloscope
d. an ammeter
86) The electrical plans for residential house include the following items, EXCEPT:
a. Substation plan
b. Location plan
c. Floor plan showing location of service
d. Layout of wiring plan for general lighting and receptacles outlets
87) If installed in raceways, conductors of size ________ and larger shall be stranded.
a. 5.5 mm squared
b. 8.0 mm squared
c. 14 mm squared
d. 3.5 mm squared
88) At least ________ of free conductor shall be left at each outlet, junction and switch point for
splices or connection of fixture or devices.
a. 250 mm
b. 175 mm
c. 150 mm
d. 300 mm
89) A certain residential house has lighting load of 1.1 kVA and an appliance load of 10A at 220
volts, single phase, two wires, 60 Hz. The branch circuit fuse protection for lighting and appliance
loads are ________ and ________, respectively.
a. 20 A and 60 A
b. 20 A and 30 A
c. 15 A and 30 A
d. 15 A and 20 A
90) Live vegetation or trees ________ used for support of overhead conductors spans.
a. shall be
b. should be
c. shall not be
d. should not be
91) Light fixtures suspended from the ceiling by chains should 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.
94) What is the total number of mechanical degrees that an electrical pipe run maybe bent between
pull points?
a. 360 degrees
b. 180 degrees
c. 120 degrees
d. 270 degrees
95) Rigid non-metallic conduit shall be supported within ________ of each box.
a. 600 mm
b. 800 mm
c. 900 mm
d. 760 mm
96) Electrical metallic tubing smaller than ________ electrical trade size shall NOT be used.
a. 12 mm
b. 10 mm
c. 15 mm
d. 20 mm
97) Type AC cable shall be secured by approved staples, straps, hangers or similar fittings at
intervals NOT exceeding ________.
a. 1,250 mm
b. 1,300 mm
c. 1,500 mm
d. 1,000 mm
98) In concealed knob and tube wiring, the clearance to be maintained between conductors is
________.
a. 65 mm
b. 45 mm
c. 76 mm
d. 50 mm
99) Three bulbs are connected in parallel and controlled by a single switch. If one of the 3 bulbs is
busted, what will happen to the remaining bulbs?
a. it will not lit
b. its brightness is reduced
c. its brightness increases
d. its brightness in maintained
ANSWERS:
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. D
11. A
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. D
17. B
18. A
19. A
20. B
21. D
22. C
23. A
24. A
25. B
26. A
27. C
28. D
29. A
30. D
31. D
32. A
33. C
34. C
35. B
36. D
37. 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
61. B
62. C
63. C
64. A
65. D
66. B
67. B
68. D
69. A
70. B
71. B
72. B
73. C
74. B
75. A
76. B
77. C
78. D
79. C
80. A
81. A
82. D
83. C
84. B
85. A
86. A
87. B
88. C
89. D
90. C
91. D
92. D
93. A
94. A
95. C96. C 97. B 98. C 99.D