Reviewer

ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE NC
II
What should you do first
when you arrive to
troubleshoot a defective
machine?
Talk and inquire from the
operator of the machine.
What are the different types of
conduits?
• Metallic non-flexible conduit
such as RMC, IMC, and EMT
Conduit
• Metallic flexible conduit
such as BX wire
• Non-metallic non-flexible
conduit such as PVC
Conduit
• Non-metallic flexible
conduit
Name at least 3 types of personal
protective equipment required to
be worn on most job sites.
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Safety shoes
• Goggles
• Apron
As a safety measure, it is best not
to use water to extinguish
electrical equipment under fire.
May transmit shock to the user.
What is the actual power consumed
in electrical system is expressed in?
kilowatt (kW)
One of the objectives of
preventive maintenance is
To keep the machines in good
condition
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) helps
To reduce injuries
What are the best moves in using
power tools in the installation?
Inspect and test if the power tools
are in good condition or safe to
use.
Give at least 5 mechanical devices
used in the installation of
mechanical conduit
• Lock nut
• Bushing
• Straight connector
• Condulet
• Coupling
• Conduit strap
 What is a device designed to
open a current carrying circuit
without injury to itself under
abnormal conditions?
Circuit breaker
A device used to remove sharp
burns or rough edges is a
Reame
r
 What is the purpose of using
electrician knife instead of using
electrician pliers?
 The purpose of using electrician
knife is to avoid nicking of wire or
lessen the number of
strand that will cause the wires to
heat-up.
When cleaning an electrical
equipment, make sure that
Water with soap is used for
cleaning
An electrical device that converts
low voltage into high voltage or
vice versa
Transformer
What do you mean by “PEC”?
Philippine Electrical Code- a set of
standards and regulations that
govern the safe and proper
installation, operation, and
maintenance of electrical systems
in the Philippines.
 What will you do if the installation
manual for installing selector switch
for the ammeter is not available
during installation
 If you are not familiar with the
selector switch to be repaired, or
you have not done a previous
repairing of that device, do not
attempt to repair it unless you have
the manual.
Bring the matter to your immediate
supervisor and ask for assistance.
A portable grinder is considered as
what kind of tool?
Portable grinder is a type of
power tool.
Locknut , bushing and connections
are called electrical_____
Fitting
s
What is the commonly used
conduit in Service Entrance?
EM
T
 What do you call a fitting
resembling a pipe with a removable
cover access for electric conduit?
Condulet
The box use for convenience
outlet is
Utility box
 A lighting fixture is to be
controlled independently from
two different locations. The type
of switch required in each of the
two locations is
Single-pole, single throw
What type of switch is used to
control one lamp from two
locations
Three-way switch
 What are the types of tools do you
need in installing pipe supports and
fittings?
• Welding Machine
• Electrical Drill
• Electrical Grinder
• Small Tools (hack saw,
hammer
What is the common cause of
breakdown of electric drill?
Worn-out carbon brush is the
common cause of electric drill
breakdown
What is the purpose of installing
GFCI outlet?
GFCI outlet are usually installed on
wet locations where a person may
experience
 What do you mean by the
acronym “VOM” as Multi- tester?
• V- Volt-meter
• O- Ohm- meter
• M-Milli-
Ammeter
What are the different components
of the Fire Alarm System?
• Fire Alarm Control Panel
• Smoke Detector
• Heat Detector
• Fire Alarm Bell
• Manual Station
To cut rigid conduit, you should
Use a hacksaw and ream the
ends
When the circuit breaker is
always tripping, most likely
there is an over current
A kind of diagram that is used in
designing or troubleshooting
electrical installation control
equipment so arranged to
facilitate the tracing of the circuit
Schematic diagram
Which of the following electrical
parameters apply or labelled to
all kind of switches?
Rated current and rated voltage
 When tightening a terminal screw
connection with the splice wire, the
end of the splice wire should pass
around the screw in the same
directions as the screw is turned,
so that
The wire will not turn off
 One most advantage of using
rubber insulation tape in splice
is_______
Does not absorb much moisture
Locknut , bushing and connections
are called electrical_____
Fitting
s
What device/s is/are used to
measure line current of 200
amperes and above
Current transformer
A utility company will not connect
electrical service to a building
unless the owner shows
A certificate of approved electrical
inspection
What must be the primary concern
of all personnel involved in the
maintenance of electrical system
Safet
y
A 150W bulb is connected in series
with a room heater of 2000W.
What will happen if the bulb is
replaced by a 200w bulb
Becomes darker
 A weak link in a circuit which will
break when too much current flows
through it is a
Fus
e
What will be the effect if you were
using different brands of
outlets/lighting fixtures instead of
the specified plan in the drawing?
 There will be no effect in the
operation except for the quality
and durability
When is safety goggles use
mandatory?
When grinding and cutting
metals using high-speed
grinders
What material is a THW made
of?
Thermoplastic
material
A live duplex wire can be energized
quickly and safely by cutting_____
One by one using diagonal cutter
When measuring load current, An
ammeter is connected ______,
In series with the load
 The Technical term for the type
THW wires used mostly in industrial
wiring is
Moisture and Heat resistance
thermoplastic
Which of the following is the input
device?
Exit Button
 The minimum size of conduit
commonly used in laying –out of
Auxiliary Devices
½” PVC molding
An electricians should always
have his tools in good working
condition, the most important
reason being is _____
 •Defective tools can cause
accidents or damage to equipment
 What type of hand tools
commonly used in boring of ½”
diameter hole in a panel board
Hand
Drill
 What are the types of fitting
commonly used for tightening
between the boxes and the
conduit?
Straight Connector
The used for typical switches
Utility Box
What is the importance of
equipment grounding?
For personnel
safety
 What would you do if you
found out that the auxiliary
apparatus to be installed is not
according to specification?
Do not install and refer the
matter to your supervisor.
What is the PEC requirement
on the number of bends
allowed in a conduit run?
Not more than three 90° bend
According to PEC in what particular
circuit is the installation of RCCBS
mandatory?
Residual Current Circuit Breaker
Installation of RCCBs is
mandatory in damp locations
like kitchen, bath rooms and
laundry rooms
What is the required tripping
time for RCCBs?
The required tripping time for
RCCBs is 0.0025 second
 What ampere rating of fuse is
used to protect a 5.5 mm2 TW?
30 amperes
For a building to have a fire
sprinkle system, how high
should it be?
 15
meters
What is the type of raceway or
service entrance conduit is
usually used?
rigid metal conduit (RMC)
What is the maximum distance
of conduit support or strap
after a junction box?
Not more than 900 mm
What would you do if the
installed wirings have no
continuity during testing?
Check the installation for open
circuit
 What would you do if some
wiring in the lighting or power
panel board is warm?
Check for loose connection on
the terminals
Why is housekeeping important
in the workplace?
To keep the place presentable
and safe for workers
In measuring an unknown voltage,
what should be the setting of the
VOM selector switch?
Select highest range setting of
the VOM
 When handling heavy
installation materials and tools,
what safety equipment should
you wear?
Wear hand gloves and safety
shoes.
What should you do if actual
field installation cannot
conform to drawing?
 Use your common sense, the
drawing is only used as a guide.
Consult also your supervisor.
What is the PEC requirement on
standard height for switches
and outlets?
 Standard height for switches
and outlets are 1,500 mm and
300 mm, respectively
What is the requirement of the
PEC on how bends are made?
Bends are made in such a way
that the conduit shall not be
injured and that the interval
diameter shall not be
affectively reduced.
What is the primary objective of
the Philippine Electrical Code?
 SAFETY / To establish basic
material quality and safe work
standards
Is wiring of an automobile or
aircraft covered by the PEC?
Why?
No, because it is governed by a
different code.
 If you are given the option to
install a panel board, where is
the most appropriate location?
It should be located in a readily
accessible location
 If a wire was cut short, is it
advisable to splice it inside a
raceway? Why?
No, because of
safety
 A mechanical connector that is
crimped unto a conductor for both
splice and termination is known as
mechanical
lug
Commonly used adhesive
materials for joining of PVC
conduit
PVC solvent
The size of circuit breaker to be
used in a 40A motor full load
current is
not less than 125% of the full
load
What is the ampacity of #8.0 sq.
mm. THW wires?
50 amperes
 What amount of current will be
drawn by incandescent bulb
connected to a 115-volt circuit if its
resistance is 264.5 ohms?
0.43 amperes
When measuring ballast resistance
if it is defective or good, it is
necessary that the source
De-energized
 Before adding to or altering an
installation, you must ensure that
Safety precaution are followed
 The 24 hours protection for home
and commercial building to monitor
and access the video anytime
anywhere on this device
CCTV camera
The auxiliary device of cctv that
monitor the motion daily
monito
r
 A part of auxiliary device that
capture live events and save as
video files
camera
A portable grinder is considered a
power tool
 An accessory which serves to
complete a conduit system, such
as bushings and access fitting
sleeve
A point in the wiring system at
which is taken to supply an
utilization equipment
convenience outlet
In conduit installation, to make a 90
degree bend, you will use
____mechanical rather than an
electrical function
elbow