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RME PHILIPPINE ELECTRICAL CODE September 2015

MODULE 4

1. Receptacle outlets in floors shall not be counted as part of the required number of receptacle
outlets unless located within _____ of the wall. Answer: 450 mm
2. An equipment grounding conductor shall be run with circuit conductors inside the metal raceway
or inside the multiconductor cable jacket. The equipment grounding conductor shall permit to be.
Answer: Insulated
3. The lightning conductor or ground terminal shall extend vertically NOT less than ____ into the
earth.
Answer: 3,000 mm
4. Power feed, grounding connection and shield system connection between the FCC system and
other wiring system shall be accomplished in a _______. Answer. transition assembly
5. Shall be permitted to be installed in concrete, in direct contact with the earth, or in areas
subjected to severe corrosive influences where protected by corrosion protection an judge
suitable for the condition.
Answer. Rigid metal conduit
6. Where a conduit enters a box, fitting, or other enclosure, a ______shall be provided to protect the
wire from abrasion unless the design of the box, fitting, or enclosure is such as to afford
equivalent protection. Answer: Bushing
7. Which of the following is not an approved corrosion resistant material for conduit? Answer:
Nickel
8. Additional feeders or branch circuits shall be permitted where the capacity requirements are in
excess of _________ amperes at a supply voltage of _______ volts or less. Answer: 2000, 600
9. The vertical clearances of all service-drop conductors shall be based on conductor temperature of
________, no wind, with final unloaded sag in the wire, conductor, or cable. Answer: 15ºC
10. Fixed electric space heating equipment shall be considered ____ load
A. non-continuous B. continuous C. separate D. none of these
11. The disconnecting means for each supply permitted shall consist of not more than
_______switches or _______ circuit breakers mounted in a single enclosure, in a group of separate
enclosures, or in or on a switchboard. Answer: 6, 6
12. The standard ampere ratings for fuses and inverse time circuit breakers are any of the following
except for. Answer: 185
13. A 100 % demand factor shall only apply for Electric Clothes dryer up ________ units or less.
Answer: 4
14. All electric spa or hot tub water heaters shall be listed and have the heating elements subdivided
into loads not exceeding ____ Amp and protected at not more than ____ Amp.
A. 40, 50 B. 48, 60 C. 40, 45 D. 50, 60
15. A type of cable which is a single or multi-conductor solid dielectric insulated cable rated 2001
Volts or higher. PEC 3.26.1.1
A. type MC B. type FC C. type MV D. type AC
16. An outlet dedicated only to supply four loads of 250 W, 15 W, 100W and 200 W. What will be the
minimum size of conductor in the outlet? Answer: 2.0 sq mm.
17. The size of bonding jumper conductor for a system that supplies Class I - III circuit and is derived
from the transformer rated not more than 1 kV shall not be smaller than_________ copper and
________ aluminum. Answer: 2.0 sq mm, 3.5 sq mm
18. The current-carrying conductors in cable bus shall have an insulation rating of ____or higher
Answer: 75°C
19. A point on the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment.
Answer. outlet
20. A kilo-watt, 125 colt compound generator has rational losses amounting to 580 watt, the shunt
field resistance 62.5 ohm, series field resistance is 0.022 ohm and armature resistance is 0.12.
The efficiency is
A. 90.2% B. 85.4% C. 89.2% D. 84.9%
21. The following are permitted as an equipment grounding conductor except for. Answer: RNC
22. There one or more of the motors of the group are used for short-time, intermittent, periodic, or
varying duty, the ampere rating of such motors to be used in the summation shall be for the
highest rated motor, the greater of either the ampere rating or the largest continuous duty motor
full-load current multiplied by _____shall be used in the summation. Answer: 1.25
23. A factory assembly of one or more conductors insulated with a highly compressed refractory
mineral insulation and enclosed in a liquid tight and gastight continuous copper or alloy steel
sheath. Answer: Mineral-Insulated
24. In dwelling units, at least one wall receptacle outlet shall be installed in bathrooms within ____ of
the outside edge of each basin. The receptacle outlet shall be located on a wall or partition that is
adjacent to the basin or basin countertop. - - - Answer: 900 mm
25. EMT shall not be used under the following conditions except for
Answer: for both exposed and concealed work.
26. A 208Y/ 120 V three phase 4 wire system is color coded as
A. Black, Red, Blue & White with Red stripe
27. The neutral of a solidly grounded neutral system shall be permitted to be grounded at more than one
point. Grounding shall be permitted at one or more of the following locations except for
Answer: The load being supplied contains harmonics
28. A complete lighting unit consisting of a lamp or lamps together with the parts designed to distribute the
light. Answer. Luminaire
29. No luminaries (lighting fixtures) shall be installed for operation on supply circuits over ________ volts
between conductors. Answer. 150
30. The correct formula for Elevation of Unguarded Live Parts Above Working Space over 34.5 kV is
Answer. 5500 mm + 10 mm per kV
31. Fixtures shall be so constructed or installed that adjacent combustible material will not be subjected to
temperature in excess of _____ degrees C. PEC 4.10.6.10 Answer: 90
32. An accommodation combining living, sleeping, sanitary and storage facilities.
Answer. Guest room
33. Outdoor luminaires (lighting fixture) and associated equipment shall be permitted to be supported by
the following EXCEPT _______. Answer: trees
34. A spark occurring between nearby metallic objects or from such objects to the lightning protection
system or to ground. PEC 2.90.2.2 Answer: Side-flash
35. A compartment or chamber to which one or more air ducts are connected and that forms part of the air
distribution system. Answer. Plenum
36. The vertical clearances of all service-drop conductors shall be based on conductor temperature of
________, no wind, with final unloaded sag in the wire, conductor, or cable. Answer: 15ºC
37. A circuit, other than field wiring, in which any arc or thermal effect produced under intended operating
conditions of the equipment, is not capable, under specified test conditions, of igniting the flammable
gas–air, vapor–air, or dust–air mixture. - - Answer: Non-incentive Circuit
38. Luminaires (fixtures) that require adjusting or aiming after installation shall not be required to be
equipped with a/an ___________ provided the exposed cord is of the hard-usage or extra-hard-usage
type and is not longer than that required for maximum adjustment. The cord shall not be subject to
strain or physical damage. Answer: attachment plug or cord connector
39. A 2,400 Volt lead cable can be bent up to ____ times its diameter. PEC 3.0.2.4
Answer. 12
40. Where a double-throw knife switch has a vertical throw, a (an) _____ device shall be provided to hold
the blades in the open position when so set. Answer: locking
41. According to R.A.7920 the following are grounds to revoke certificate of registration except one.
Answer. Reckless imprudence
42 A storage battery of suitable rating and capacity to supply and maintain at not less than _____ of the
system voltage the total load of the circuits supplying legally required stand-by power for a period of at
least 1 ½ hours.
A. 100% B. 80% C. 75% D. 87.5%
42. The Philippine Electrical Code covered all about. Answer: Safety Standards
43. Legally required standby systems are typically installed to serve loads such as ____.
I. Sewerage disposal II. Data processing III. Refrigeration system
A. I and II only B. II and III only C. I and III only D. I, II and III
43 A type of surface, flush, or freestanding raceway designed to hold conductors and receptacles,
assembled in the field or at the factory. Answer: Multi-outlet Assembly
44 The Overhead Conductor Clearance in any direction to the diving platform or tower from over 15
through 50 kV is? Answer: 5500 mm
45 A factory assembly of parallel conductors formed integrally with an insulating material web specifically
designed for field installation in metal surface raceway. Answer: type FC
46 To qualify as a lighting and appliance branch circuit panelboard, the number of circuits rated 30
amperes or less with neutral must be ______. Answer. more than 10%
47 Service conductors on a 4600 volts system shall not be smaller than _____ unless in cable.
Answer: #6
48 The ampacity of 3 – 5.5 mm2` THW with temperature rating of 75°C is. Answer: 35A
49 With a basic wind speed of 160 kph covering Mindanao and Palawan EXCEPT.
Answer: Surigao
50 In complete installation, each outlet box shall be provided with a ______.
Answer: cover

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