RME APRIL 2019 EXAM NO.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only ONE answer for each item by shading the box
corresponding on the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY, NO ERASURES ALLOWED.

MULTIPLE CHOICES (QB CHAPTERS 11 - 15)

1. A copper transmission line that is 1.5 miles in length is used to transmit 10 kilowatts from a 600 V generating station. Calculate the line
current. QB15-7
a. 16.67 A b. 17.5 A
c. 18.0 A d. 16.9 A

2. A circuit breaker normally operates QB14-6

a. when the switch is put on b. when the line is to be checked
c. when the power is to be supplied d. whenever fault on the line occurs

3. Megger is an instrument used to measure QB15-27

a. insulation resistance b. very high resistance
c. inductance of a coil d. very low resistance

4. In the SI unit, the unit of power is expressed in QB14-46

a. kN-m b. kW-hr
c. J-m d. J/s

5. Power factor is equal to ___ QB15-43

a. Z/X b. Z/R
c. X/R d. cos θ

6. What percentage of maximum (peak) voltage is the effective (RMS) voltage? QB14-16
a. 100% b. 57.7%
c. 63.7% d. 70.7%

7. A convenience outlet circuit consisting of 8 outlets connected across a 220 V supply considering 180W per outlet, what is the maximum
circuit current? QB15-88
a. 4.56 A b. 6.54 A
c. 8 A d. none of these

8. Power and control tray cables (type TC) maybe under one of the following condition. Which one in this? QB14-62
a. where exposed to physical damage
b. where installed as open cable on brackets
c. where installed in industrial where a registered master electrician will service the installation
d. where direct buried underground

9. The term given to an insulated stranded wire. QB15-95

a. durability b. cord
c. length d. volume

10. A wye-delta starter for a single voltage three phase squirrel cage induction motor would require the connection of a certain number of
wires from the motor. How many wires would be needed? QB14-90
a. 3 wires b. 9 wires
c. 6 wires d. 12 wires

11. To increase the range of an ac ammeter, which of the following is most commonly used? QB15-18
a. an inductance b. a current transformer
c. a straight shunt d. a PT

12. S2 means QB11-90

a. duplex switch b. two-pole switch
c. 2-way switch d. two-throw switch

13. The specific resistance of a wire depends on ___: QB15-12 I. its length II. Its material III. Its cross-sectional area
a. I and II only b. I, II, and III
c. I and III only c. II and III only

14. A semi-conductor which is made up to semi-conductor material in its extremely pure from is QB14-21
a. N-type b. P-type
c. extrinsic d. intrinsic

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15. Using a 5-hp motor plugged at 230-V line, find the current flowing in the circuit. QB11-48
a. 17.33 A b. 16.5 A
c. 17.314 A d. 16.217 A

16. An oven takes 15A at 220V. It is desired to reduce the current to 12A. Find the resistor that must be connected in series. QB15-26
a. 8.33 ohms b. 4.63 ohms
c. 6.33 ohms d. 3.66 ohms

17. Rigid non-metallic conduit approval for direct burial without concrete encasement shall have a minimum burial of QB14-79
a. 500 mm b. 400 mm
c. 460 mm d. 440 mm

18. When wiring a raceway at least a certain length of conductors shall be left at each outlet. What is this minimum length? QB15-68
a. 75 mm b. 100 mm
c. 150 mm d. 200 mm

19. What is the common type of a motor that can used for either ac or dc? QB11-28
a. series motor b. repulsion motor
c. shunt motor d. shaded pole motor

20. Non-metallic boxes not over ___ cm3 shall be permitted only on non-metallic wiring method. QB14-85
a. 1,725 b. 1,520
c. 1,700 d. 1,640

21. The magnetizing current for the field of an alternator is usually supplied by QB11-17
a. a battery b. a DC magnet
c. a DC generator d. a pulse generator

22. For raceway 20 mm trade size or larger containing conductors 22 mm2 or larger, the minimum length of the box in straight pulls shall NOT
be less than ___ times the trade diameter of the largest raceway QB14-97
a. 8 b. 10
c. 6 d. 12

23. The power factor rating of an inductive reactive circuit can be increased by adding QB11-2
a. coils b. fuses
c. inductors d. capacitors

24. The filament of an incandescent electric bulb is usually made of QB14-18

a. iron b. tungsten
c. nickel d. carbon

25. A capacitor stores ___. QB11-32

a. voltage b. power
c. current d. charge

26. Fuse in motor circuits provides QB15-14

a. Short circuit protection b. open circuit protection
c. over current protection d. none of these

27. When testing the insulation integrity of a new or old electrical wiring installation circuit of 5.5mm2 conductors, the code specifies a minimum
insulation resistance of what value? QB11-65
a. 1,000,000 ohms b. 250,000 ohms
c. 500,000 ohms d. 100,000 ohms

28. A 2-pole ac generator is running at 1,500 rpm. What is the frequency? QB12-37
a. 25 Hz b. 60 Hz
c. 50 Hz d. none of these

29. Give the minimum vertical clearance from finished grade of a service drop conductor installed between buildings on residential properties
and driveways? QB11-78
a. 5,500 mm b. 4,600 mm
c. 3,700 mm d. 3,100 mm

30. In a radio, gang condenser is a type of QB13-6

a. electrolytic capacitor b. paper capacitor
c. ceramic capacitor d. air capacitor

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31. Which of the following is one of the common sources of machine breakdown? QB12-11
a. poor insulation b. moisture
c. excessive heat d. all of these

32. If the current from a short-circuited 1.5 V cell is 25 A, what is the internal resistance of the cell? QB12-22
a. 16.67 ohms b. 6.67 ohms
c. 0.06 ohms d. 3.33 ohms

33. In an open delta connected system, QB13-20

a. phase voltage is greater than line voltage b. phase voltage is lesser than line voltage
c. phase voltage is equal to line voltage d. phase voltage is zero

34. Communication conductors shall be separated at least ___ from conductors of any electric light or power circuits. QB12-64
a. 50 mm b. 40 mm
c. 60 mm d. 75 mm

35. A term universally employed to measure wire diameters QB13-5

a. Millimeter b. Circular mil
c. Meter d. Mil

36. To support conduit on a hallow block wall, use one of the following methods. Which one is this? QB12-72
a. machine screw b. lag screw
c. toggle bolt d. through bolt

37. What is the angular velocity for a 25-cycle circuit? QB13-4

a. 3.1416 radians per second b. 157 radians per second
c. 377 radians per second d. 314 radians per second

38. Intermediate metal conduit shall be shipped in standards lengths of ______ QB12-94
a. 5,000 mm b. 4,000 mm
c. 2,000 mm d. 3,000 mm

39. Coulomb is to charge as a joule is to ____. QB13-40

a. heat b. emf
c. energy d. power

40. Using copper, the minimum size of service entrance conductors shall be ____. 11-63
a. 14.0 mm² b. 8.0 mm²
c. 5.5 mm² d. 3.5 mm²

41. Electrical symbol represented by a broken line. QB13-21

a. Open wiring b. Circuit homerun
c. Underground wiring d. Emergency wiring

42. Using copper, the minimum size of service entrance conductors shall be ____. 11-63
a. 14.0 mm² b. 8.0 mm²
c. 5.5 mm² d. 3.5 mm²

43. The smallest copper conductor of type MC cable shall be QB12-95

a. 2.0 mm² b. 1.25mm²
c. 0.75mm² d. 3.5mm²

44. What is the rated primary current of a 250 kVA, 480/230-volt 3-phase transformer QB13-38
a. 521 A b. 628 A
c. 301 A d. 1086 A

45. Circuits with a voltage of 600 V or less in a rigid metal conduit or in a rigid non-metallic conduit approved for direct burial and placed
under driveways and parking areas of a one or two family dwelling units, shall have a minimum cover distance of _____. 11-52
a. 300 mm b. 150 mm
c. 460 mm d. 600 mm

46. Which of the following metals has the highest melting point? QB13-19
a. Copper b. gold
c. silver d. tungsten

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47. Open conductors passing over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas subject to truck traffic shall maintain a vertical height ___ from
finished grade. 11-61
a. 3,700 mm b. 4,600 mm
c. 5,500 d. 3,100 mm

48. The transformer oil used in a transformer provides QB13-36

a. insulation and cooling b. insulation, cooling and lubrication
c. insulation and lubrication d. cooling and lubrication

49. Rigid non-metallic conduit approved for direct burial without concrete encasement shall have a minimum burial of 14-79
a. 500 mm b. 400 mm
c. 460 mm d. 440

50. Outlets for heavy-duty lamp holders shall be rated ___. 11-58
a. 500 VA b. 600 VA
c. 660 VA d. 550 VA

51. Mica is commonly used for ____. QB13-39

a. paneboards b. pole insulators
c. appliance insulation d. commutator bar segments

52. Direct grade level access is defines as being located not more than ___ above grade level and being readily accessible. 11-74
a. 2,000 mm b. 1,500 mm
c. 1,800 mm d. 2,500 mm

53. The voltage developed between the portable or mobile equipment frame and ground by the flow of maximum ground fault current shall
NOT exceed ___. 11-81
a. 100 V b. 50 V
c. 150 V d. 30 V

54. Motors commonly used in home appliances such as blenders, mixers etc 12-23
a. Universal motor b. Capacitor start motor
c. Capacitor start and run motor d. Compound motor

55. A single electrode consisting of a rod, pipe or plated shall have resistance to ground of __ or less 11-83
a. 20 ohms b. 15 ohms
c. 25 ohms d. 30 ohms

56. If a live conductor is contacted accidentally, the severity of the electrical shock is determined primarily by ____. 12-30
a. the size of the conductor b. the contact resistance
c. the current is ac or dc d. whether the current is AC or dc

57. What is the function of a phase-balance relay? 12-31

a. Open field contactor in case of unbalance b. the contact resistance
c. Interlocks phases d. Closes field contactor in case on unbalance

58. A transformer has a voltage ratio of 1:2, what is the current ratio equal to?12-46
a. 2:1 b. 1:2
c. 1:4 d. 4:1

59. Which of the following is a preferred test used to check switchgear insulation?12-47
a. dc high potential test b. Megohmmeter test
c. ac high potential test d. Varley loop test

60. What is the minimum depth of clear working space in front of a switchboard rated at 4,160 volts, where there are exposed energized
parts on both sides of the workspace? 12-82
a. 1,000 mm b. 1,900 mm
c. 1,600 mm d. 2,000 mm

61. Where an intermediate metal conduit is used, there shall not be more than the equivalent of ___ quarter bends between pull points. 13-
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a. 2 b. 4
c. 3 d. 5

62. Type TW conductors have a maximum operating temperature of ______. 12-85

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a. 75 0C b. 500C
c. 60 0C d. 900C

63. Where a conduit enters a box, fitting or other enclosure, what shall be provided to protect the wire from abrasions? 13-51
a. Lock nut b. Stud bolt
c. Fastener d. Bushing

64. Conductors in open wiring on insulators shall be rigidly supported at intervals NOT exceeding 12-81_____.
a. 1,200 mm b. 1,500 mm
c. 1,300 mm d. 1,400 mm

65. Conductors on poles shall have a separation of NOT less than ___ where not placed on racks or brackets 13-64
a. 300 mm b. 250 mm
c. 400 mm d. 150 mm

66. The system neutral conductor shall NOT be connected to ground, EXCEPT through the neutral 15-56
a. grounding impedance b. grounding electrode
c. grounding transformer d. derived from other system

67. Non-metallic surface extensions shall be secured in place by approved means at intervals NOT exceeding _____13-65
a. 100 mm b. 500 mm
c. 300 mm d. 200 mm

68. Where more than one electrode is used, each electrode of one grounding system shall NOT be less than ___ from any other electrodes
of another grounding system 11-79
a. 1,800 mm b. 2,000 mm
c. 2,400 mm d. 1,900 mm

69. Auxillary gutters may enclose conductors or busbars but shall NOT enclose which of the following 13-67
a. Switches b. Overcurrent devices
c. Appliances d. All of these

70. A load where maximum current is expected to continue for three hours or more.14-81
a. continuous load b. Connected load
c. Maximum load d. Average load

71. Rigid metal conduit shall be supported at least every _____ 13-69
a. 2,000 mm b. 2,500 mm
c. 3,000 mm d. 1,500 mm

72. The disconnecting means for motor circuits rated up to 600 volts, shall have an ampere rating of at least ____ percent of the full load
current of the motor. 14-54
a. 200 b. 115
c. 150 d. 125

73. Service entrance conductors passing over roofs shall have a clearance over the roof which they pass of 13-70
a. 1,000 mm b. 2,000 mm
c. 1,500 mm d. 2,500 mm

74. A device for transferring one or more load conductor connections from one power source to another. 14-55
a. Disconnecting switch b. Master switch
c. Isolating switch d. Transfer switch

75. Liquidtight metal conduit smaller than ___ electrical trade size shall NOT be used.13-71
a. 20 mm b. 15 mm
c. 12 mm d. 10 mm

76. Where rear access is required to work on de-energized parts on the back of enclosed equipment, a minimum working space of ____
horizontally shall be provided. 14-56
a. 1,000 mm b. 900 mm
c. 800 mm d. 600 mm

77. A one family dwelling unit shall have a disconnecting means of at least ____ where the initial computed load is 10 kVA or more. 14-57
a. 60 A b. 90 A
c. 30 A d. 30 A

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78. According to its make, conduits maybe classified as 15-55
a. rigid metal b. rigid non-metal
c. flexible d. all of these

79. The ground counterpoise when installed in earth shall be placed ____ above all cable in a trench 14-80
a. 75 mm b. 100 mm
c. 80 mm d. 50 mm

80. In no case shall the grounding conductor be smaller than ____ copper. 15-53
a. 5.5 mm² b. 8.0 mm²
c. 3.5 mm² d. 2.0 mm²

81. Communication conductors shall have a vertical clearance of NOT less than ___ from all points of roofs above, which they pass 14-69
a. 2,500 mm b. 2,000 mm
c. 2,400 mm d. 2,200 mm

82. Electrical tool used to drive or pull out nails in the piece of wood. 15-16
a. Ball pen hammer b. Soft faced hammer
c. Claw hammer d. All of these

83. The ground counterpoise when installed in earth shall be placed ____ above all cable in a trench 14-80
a. 75 mm b. 100 mm
c. 80 mm d. 50 mm

84. A lamp is to be controlled from two different locations. How many and what type of switches are to be used? 15-25
a. Two 4-way switches b. One duplex switch
c. One 3-way and one 4-way switches d. Two 3-way switches

85. In each conduit run entering an enclosure for switches, circuit breakers, relays and others that may produce high temperatures, seal on
the conduit shall be installed within a certain length before entering the enclosure. What is this length? 14-76
a. 900 mm b. 750 mm
c. 250 mm d. 460 mm

86. Vertical clearances of all service drop conductors above roofs shall NOT be less than one of the following values. 15-52
a. 2,000 mm b. 2,750 mm
c. 3,000 mm d. 2,500 mm

87. Hazardous location in which flammable gases or vapors are present in the air in quantities sufficient to produce explosives or ignitable
mixtures. 15-54
a. Class IV b. Class III
c. Class II d. Class I

88. A continuous electrical load is one where the maximum current is expected to continue for a minimum duration of time. What is this
minimum duration of time? QB11-88
a. 1 hour b. 4 hours
c. 3 hours d. 2 hours

89. The minimum diameter of a solid air terminal under class I material requirements shall be ____ for copper and ____ for aluminum. 15-58
a. 9.5 mm, 12.7 mm b. 12.7 mm, 9.5 mm
c. 8.0 mm, 12.5 mm d. 12.5 mm, 8.0 mm

90. Direct buried conductors and cables emerging from the ground shall be protected by enclosures or raceways extending from the
minimum cover distance required to a point ___ above finished grade 11-76
a. 2,000mm b. 2,500mm
c. 2,400mm d. 3,000mm

91. Ampere is equivalent to 15-15

a. coulomb-second b. coulomb per second
c. volts per coulomb d. coulomb per volt

92. Any unguarded metal sheathed service cable, service conduits, metal fixtures and similar non-current carrying parts, if located in urban
districts and where liable to be charged to more than a certain voltage to ground shall be isolated or guarded so as not to be exposed to
accidental contact by unauthorized persons. What is this voltage 13-66
a. 1,000 V b. 500 V
c. 150 V d. 300 V

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93. Rigid metal conduit shall be firmly fastened within _____ of each outlet box. 12-84
a. 800 mm b. 900 mm
c. 760 mm d. 600 mm

94. The purpose of the ballast in a fluorescent lamp assembly is 13-50

a. to regulate the voltage across the lamp b. to improve the overall power factor
c. to limit the current through the lamp d. to regulate the lumens output

95. Plug fuses shall not be installed in circuits exceeding ___ between conductors. 11-82
a. 125 V b. 250 V
c. 300 V d. 150 V

96. In damp or wet locations, cabinets and cutout boxes of the surface type shall be mounted with at least ____ air space between the
enclosure and the wall 15-57
a. 6.0 mm b. 6.4 mm
c. 7.0 mm d. 7.5 mm

97. A single phase AC motor has a full load current of 30 A. The rating of the two fuses for line protection is QB12-41
a. 60 A b. 100 A
c. 30 A d. 90 A

98. Conductors are selected at not less than __ of the nameplate rating of the water heater. QB11-72
a. 125 % b. 100 %
c. 120 % d. 130 %

99. The ____ rating of a circuit breaker is the maximum short circuit current which the breaker will interrupt safely. 13-13
a. instantaneous b. interrupting capacity
b. optimum current d. optimum voltage

100. A circuit breaker normally operates 14-6

a. when the switch is put on b. when the line is to be checked
c. when the power is to be supplied d. whenever fault on the line occurs

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