TLE – 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
ANSWER:
d. direct current
2 types of Electric Current
1. Alternating Current (AC) - It is an electric
current that is continually varying in value
and reversing its direction of flow at regular
interval.
2. Direct Current (DC) - It is an electric current
that flows in one direction.
VOLTAGE - It is the electrical pressure that
existed between two points and capable of
producing a flow of current when a close circuit
is connected between the points.
POWER – Ability to do work.
2) The force which opposes and reduces the
flow of electrical current is recognized as
________.
a. power
b. resistance
c. electromagnetism
d. frequency
ANSWER:
b. Resistance Resistance

Current
voltage
POWER – ability to do work.

RESISTANCE – opposes or resists or reduces the

flow of electrical current.

ELECTROMAGNETISM - the production of

magnetic field by current in a conductor.

FREQUENCY – rate of the flow/cycle of electrical

current per second (hertz).
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
ANSWER:
a. load

Example of load:
Any electronic appliances, Bulb or
incandescent lamp.
CIRCUIT – compose of SOURCE, PATH,
CONTROL & LOAD.
SOURCE – it is where the power comes
from. (Ex. GENERATOR – AC
source, BATTERY - DC source)
CONTROL – Ex. Switch and remote 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
ANSWER:
c. source

Parts of Electric Circuit

1. Source - provides electric power to the circuit.
2. Load - an electrical device usually an appliances,
lights or any equipment.
3. Control / Switch - an electrical device that turns
ON and OFF conveniently.
4. Path - a conductor composed of two or more lines
that provide passage for electric current
from the source to load.
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
ANSWER:
d. Ohm's Law

Ohm’s Law - Law that states the relation between

the Voltage, Current and Resistance.
PEC – Philippine Electrical Code.
Law of Resistivity – only for resistance.
Kirchoff's Law – either KVL or KCL.
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
ANSWER: I – Current in
a. E = I x R Ampere or A
V or E – Voltage
Recall Ohm’s law Formula: in Volts or V
I= V or I=E R – Resistance
R R in Ohm/s or Ω
2. V = IR or E=IxR
3. R = V or R=E
I 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
ANSWER:
b. 0.18 amperes
GIVEN:
P = 40W
V = 220V
I=?
SOLUTION:
I=P
V
I = 40W
220V
I = 0.18A
8) There are several factors involved in electrical
wiring installation but the foremost consideration is
________.
a. cost
b. labor
c. safety
d function
ANSWER:
c. safety

The most important is your safety before

anything else!
9) The standard number or diameter of wires for
convenience outlet layout should be?
a. 12
b. 14
c. 18
d. 10
ANSWER:
a. 12

According to PEC (Phil Electrical Code), the

standard number or diameter of wires for
convenience outlet (CO) layout should be # 12
AWG.
# 14 – Lighting
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
ANSWER:
d. 20 amperes

20 amperes shall be permitted for lighting

units by the PEC.
30 amperes for fix lighting units with heavy duty lamp
holders
40 and 50 amperes for cooking appliances.
60 amperes for main breaker.
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.
ANSWER:
a. Provide efficient and effective wiring system
of the building.
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
ANSWER:
a. 20 amperes

20 amperes shall be permitted for lighting

units by the PEC.
30 amperes for fix lighting units with heavy duty lamp
holders
40 and 50 amperes for cooking appliances.
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
ANSWER:
b. three-way switch

Three-way switch – controls electrical circuit in two

different locations.
Four-way switch - controls electrical circuit in three
different locations.
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
ANSWER:
c. Compact fluorescent lamp

Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) – Consumes

LESS energy.
Mercury Lamp, Incandescent Lamp and neon
Lamp – Consumes more energy.
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
ANSWER
d. No. 14 AWG

No. 14 AWG – Lighting fixtures

No. 12 AWG – Convenience outlet
No. 8 AWG – Service entrance
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
ANSWER:
d. 160 volts
AGAIN, RECALL OHM’S LAW
FORMULA:

GIVEN:
R = 20 Ω
I=8A
V=?

SOLUTION:
V=I XR
V= 20 Ω X 8A
V = 160 V
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
 ANSWER:
b. Two

In parallel connection, If one bulb get

busted, it has no effect to the other
remaining bulbs.
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
ANSWER:
a. Terminal 1 of the load
Terminal 2

Terminal 1
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
 ANSWER:
a. ----/-/-/----
1
2
3

----/-/-/---- - This symbol represents 3 wires are

running in one line.
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 electricity
ANSWER:
b. increase in the amount of voltage

Series connection of a dry cell:

- increase in the amount of voltage.
Parallel connection of a dry cell:
Voltage is constant (does not increase or
decrease).
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
ANSWER:
d. Triple Pole Double Throw Switch

Triple Pole Double Throw Switch

-It can control alternately three-phase line system
using two sources of power
22) Which of the following is the best conductor of
electricity?
a. Copper
b. Aluminum
c. Silver
d. Gold
ANSWER:
c. Silver

Silver – electron runs very fast.

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
ANSWER:
a. Two, 3-way switch

Two, 3-way switch

- It can control one lamp or group of lamps in two
different locations.
24) Cells are connected in parallel to increase the
________ capacity of the cells.
a. current
b. voltage
c. resistance
d. inductance
ANSWER:
a. current

In parallel connection of dry cell, the CURRENT

will increase.
In series connection of dry cell, the CURRENT is
COSTANT.
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
ANSWER:
b. Parallel

Series – The amount of resistance will INCREASE.

Parallel - The amount of resistance will DECREASE.
Series-parallel – INCREASE & DECREASE.
Parallel-series – DECREASE & INCREASE.
26) Which is an exposed wiring method that uses cleats,
knobs, 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
ANSWER:
a. Open wiring on insulators

Armored cable wiring - This cable must run from

box to box without splices.
Concealed knob and tube wiring – Hidden.
Metal clad cable wiring - Made of steel.
27) What will happen if two 100-W, 230 V
incandescent 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.
ANSWER:
c. Each lamp will give lesser 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.
ANSWER:
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
ANSWER:
a. same size and type

same size and type is advisable to prevent

electrical trouble.
30) Which of the following is a source of alternating
current?
a. Dynamo
b. Battery
c. Dry cell
d. Alternator
ANSWER:
d. Alternator

Alternator – AC source
Dynamo, Battery, and Dry cell are sources of
DC
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
ANSWER:
The current could not
d. open pass because the
circuit is open or
broken.
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
ANSWER:
a. Solar cell

Solar cell or solar panel absorbs light & converts

it into electrical energy.
Dry cell – it is a battery.
Solar lamp – a lamp powered or energized by
solar energy.
Solar light – light comes from the sun.
33) Which is synchronous alternating-current machine
that changes mechanical power into electrical power?
a. Dynamo
b. Motor
c. Alternator
d. Lathe machine
ANSWER:
c. Alternator
Alternator – sourced of Alternating Current (AC).
Dynamo – one of the sources of DC.
Motor – an equipment powered or energized by either
AC or DC.
Lathe machine – no such machine in relation with
electricity.
34) Which battery CANNOT be recharged after its
chemical energy has been depleted?
a. Energizer
b. Eveready
c. Primary battery
d. Secondary battery
 ANSWER:
c. Primary battery

Primary battery is a type of disposable battery.

Energizer and Eveready – type of primary battery
Secondary battery – can be RECHARGE.
35) Which generator generates direct current?
a. Alternator
b. Dynamo
c. Battery
d. Adaptor
ANSWER:
b. Dynamo
36) Which battery can be recharged after each
chemical energy has been depleted?
a. Primary battery
b. Energizer
c. Eveready
d. Secondary battery
ANSWER:
d. Secondary battery

Secondary battery is a type of battery that

can be recharge.
37) Which is used to change mechanical energy into
electrical energy?
a. Battery
b. Circuit
c. Dry cell
d. Generator
ANSWER:
d. Generator

Generator is a type of AC source that converts

mechanical energy into electrical energy.
38) A process in splitting the atom of uranium is
called ________.
a. fusion
b. fission
c. friction
d. tension
ANSWER:
b. fission

Fission means to break or split.

39) A process by joining hydrogen atoms which causes
heat hotter than the sun is called ________.
a. fusion
b. fission
c. friction
d. tension
ANSWER:
a. fusion

Fusion – means combine or join together.

40) Which transforms heat energy to electric energy?
a. Transformers
b. Battery
c. Generator
d. Thermocouple
ANSWER:
d. Thermocouple

Thermo or thermal means HEAT.

41) Which is the kinetic energy of falling water?
a. Thermo energy
b. Hydro energy
c. Solar energy
d. Mechanical energy
ANSWER:
b. Hydro energy

Hydro energy- Energy comes from falling water

or water falls.

Ex. Maria Christina falls.

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
ANSWER:
b. Photovoltaic system

Photo means light.

Voltaic means voltage.
43) Energy derived or extracted from the internal
heat of the earth is called ________.
a. volcanic
b. geothermal
c. thermal
d. chemical
ANSWER:
b. geothermal

Geo – means Earth

Thermal – means Heat
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
ANSWER:
a. Photoelectric effect

Photo – means light

Electric – means electron
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.
ANSWER:
b. Bigger size of wire has lower resistance.
46) A small light bulb 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
ANSWER:
c. 0.12 A
Recall Ohm’s Law I = 120 V
Given: 100Ω
R = 100 Ω I = 1.2 A
V = 120 V
I=?
SOLUTION:
I=V
R
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
ANSWER:
a. 100 w
AGAIN, RECALL OHM’S LAW
GIVEN:
R = 400Ω
V = 200V
P=?
SOLUTION:
P = V2 P = 40, 000V2
R 400 Ω
2
P = (200V) P = 100 W
400 Ω
48) If 18 resistors, 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
ANSWER:
c. 648 ohms

RESISTOR SERIES CONNECTION:

JUDST ADD ALL RESISTANCE TO GET THE
TOTAL RESISTANCE.
Rt = R1 + R2 + R3……
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
ANSWER:
c. 1,200 w
RECALL OHM’S LAW
GIVEN:
I = 10A
V = 120V
P=?
SOLUTION:
P = VI
P = (120V)(10A)
P = 1, 200W
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
ANSWER:
a. 121 ohms
AGAIN AND AGAIN, RECALL OHM’S
LAW!!!
GIVEN:
P = 100W
V = 110V
R=?
SOLUTION:
R = V2
P 2
R = (11OV)
100W 2
R = 12, 100V
100W
R = 121Ω
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
ANSWER:
d. 2.3 Kw
GIVEN:
I = 10A
R = 23Ω
P=?
SOLUTION:
2
P=I R
2
P = (10A) (23Ω)
P = 2, 300W
CONVERT W TO KILOWATT OR KW
2, 300W X 1KW
1000W
P = 2.3KW
52) The resistance of an electrical wire is inversely
proportional to its ________.
a. length
b. cross sectional area
c. temperature
d. material
ANSWER:
b. cross sectional area

CROSS SECTIONAL AREA MEANS SIZE OF

WIRE.

THE LARGER THE WIRE, THE LOWER THE

RESISTANCE.
53) A fluorescent lamp unit connected to an 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
ANSWER:
b. 0.833
GIVEN:
V= 110V
I = 1.2A
P = 110W
SOLUTION:
P = VI
P = (110V)(1.2A)
P = 132W
TO GET POWER FACTOR:
P =P P = 110 W P = 0.833
f 2 f 132 W f
1P
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
ANSWER:
c. 23.04 ohms
P = 20 KW
V = 240 V
NUMBER OF HOURS OF OPERATION = 8 HRS
R=?
SOLUTION:
GET POWER RATING PER HOUR:
P = 20, 000 WATTS
8 HOURS
P = 2, 500 W
HR
2
R=V
P
2
R = (240V) 2
R = 57, 600 V
2,500 W
HR
R = 23.04 Ω
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
ANSWER:
b. 0.77 A
GIVEN:
V = 230 V
R = 300 Ω
I=?
SOLUTION:
I=V
R
I = 230 V
300 Ω
I = 0.77 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
ANSWER:
a. 1.44 kw
GIVEN:
I = 12 A CONVERT WATT INTO
V = 120 V KILOWATT:
P=? 1, 440 W X 1 KW
SOLUTION: 1, OOOW
P = VI P = 1. 44 KW
P = (120 V)(12 A)
P = 1, 440 W
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
ANSWER:
c. 12 A

ACCORDING TO PEC THE REQUIRED

MAXIMUM LOAD FOR 20A CIRCUIT BREAKER
IS 12 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
ANSWER:
CONVERSION TABLE
1 in = 2.54 cm 1m = 39.37 in 1 kg = 2.205 lb
= 25.4 mm = 100 cm = 1000 g

b. 2.3 Hp 1 cm = 10 mm
1 ft = 12 in
= 1000 mm
1 km = 1000 m
1g
1 hp
= 1000 mg
= 746 watts
= 30.48 cm 1 kw = 1000 watts =.746 kw
= 304.8 mm 1MΩ = 1000 KΩ
1 KΩ = 1000 Ω
SOLUTION:
CONVERT KW INTO HP:
1.75KW X 1HP
0. 746KW
= 2.3 HP
59) How many kilowatts does a certain appliance
consume for 5 hours of use if it has a power rating
of 1.5 Hp?
a. 56 Kw
b. 7.5 Kw
c. 5.6 Kw
d. 75 Kw
ANSWER:
c. 5.6 Kw
 CONVERSION TABLE

GIVEN:
1 in = 2.54 cm 1m = 39.37 in 1 kg = 2.205 lb
= 25.4 mm = 100 cm = 1000 g

P = 1.5 HP 1 cm = 10 mm
1 ft = 12 in
= 1000 mm
1 km = 1000 m
1g
1 hp
= 1000 mg
= 746 watts

EXPECTED NUMBER OF HOURS = 30.48 cm 1 kw = 1000 watts =.746 kw

1MΩ = 1000 KΩ
OF OPERATION = 5 HOURS
= 304.8 mm
1 KΩ = 1000 Ω

SOLUTION:
1.5 HP X 0.746 KW
1 HP
= 1. 119 HP

1.119 KP X 5 HOURS = 5.6 HP

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
ANSWER:
b. 100 hours

Solution:
Convert 0.5A into mA
0.5A x 1000mA
1A
= 500mA
get the current factor:
= 500mA
100mA
= 5

Get the number of hours:

5 x 20 hours = 100 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. 25 hours
c. 15 hours
d. 2.5 hours
ANSWER:
b. 25 hours

SOLUTION:
200Ah = 25 Hours
8Ah
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
ANSWER:
c. 240 meters
Given;
R2 = 60 Ω
R1 =125 Ω
L1 = 500M
L2 = ?
Solution:
Get the resistance factor:
Rf = R2/R1
= 60Ω/125 Ω
= 0.48
L2 = L1 x Rf
= 500M x 0.48
= 240M
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
ANSWER: Or
c. one-third R total = R/3
Example: R total = (10Ω)(1/3)
1/R total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3…… = 3.33Ω
1/R total = 1/10Ω + 1/10Ω + 1/10 Ω
1/R total = 0.1Ω + 0.1Ω + 0.1Ω
1/R total = 0.3Ω
R total = 1/0.3Ω
R total = 3.33Ω
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
ANSWER:
a. P6.00

Solution:
P3/Kilowatt-hour X 0.100 Kilowatt
= 0.3 hour
= 0.3/hour X 20 hour
= P6.00
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
ANSWER:
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
ANSWER:
b. Junction 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
ANSWER:
Size of Wires:
AWG (American Wire Gauge) English Metric
b. 1.6 mm PDX # 14 1.6 mm
# 12 2.0 mm
# 10 2.6 mm

TW, THW, THHN/THHW (Solid) # 14 1.6 mm

# 12 2.0 mm
# 10 2.6 mm
#8 3.2 mm

AGW English Metric

TW, THW, THHN/THHW (Stranded) # 14 2.0 mm
# 12 3.5 mm
# 10 5.5 mm
#8 8.0 mm
#6 14 mm
#4 22 mm
#2 30 mm
68) A thin-walled steel raceway of circular with 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
ANSWER:
d. electrical metallic tubing
69) Armored cable is commercially known as
________.
a. BX cable
b. flat cable
c. metallic cable
d. duplex cable
ANSWER:
a. BX 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
ANSWER:
b. Armored 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
ANSWER:
b. II only
72) An assembly of two pieces of insulating material
provided with grooves for holding one or more conductors at
a definite spacing 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
ANSWER:
b. cleat
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
ANSWER:
c. Concealed knob and tube wiring
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
ANSWER:
b. Flush type
Surface type – either outlet or switch which is
EXPOSED/OPEN or VISIBLE.
b. Flush type - either outlet or switch which is
HIDDEN.
c. Concealed type – HIDDEN raceway.
d. Open type – EXPOSED raceway.
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
 ANSWER:
a. dry locations

surface non-metallic raceway – only permitted in dry

locations.
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
ANSWER:
b. Surface 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
ANSWER:
c. Circuit breaker
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
ANSWER:
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
ANSWER:
c. Weatherproof 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
ANSWER:
a. 2.0 mm squared

or # 12 AWG
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
ANSWER:
a. dry locations
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
ANSWER:
d. 8.0 mm squared

or # 8 AWG
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
ANSWER:
c. give less light
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
ANSWER:
b. 300 mm
85) A short circuit can be detected by using
________.
a. an ohmmeter
b. a megger
c. an oscilloscope
d. an ammeter
ANSWER:
a. an ohmmeter

SHORT CIRCUIT & OPEN CIRCUIT CAN BE

DETECTED BY USING OHMMETER.
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
ANSWER:
a. Substation plan
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
ANSWER:
b. 8.0 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
ANSWER:
c. 150 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
ANSWER:
d. 15 A and 20 A

15A – LIGHTING
20A – APPLIANCES
30 A – SPECIAL OUTLETS
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
ANSWER:
c. shall 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
ANSWER:
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
ANSWER:
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
re-insulation.
c. Wires touches wood surface therefore need
protection.
d. Wires skin is weak.
ANSWER:
a. Electrical wiring needs to be protected from
mechanical harm.
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
ANSWER:
a. 360 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
ANSWER:
c. 900 mm

Every 900mm distance should be supported by

electrical clamp.
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
ANSWER:
c. 15 mm

below 15mm = not allowed by PEC

15 mm above = allowed by PEC
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
ANSWER:
b. 1,300 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
ANSWER:
c. 76 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 is maintained
ANSWER:
d. its brightness is maintained

Bulb in parallel connection = brightness is maintain

Bulb in series connection = brightness reduces
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