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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DIVISION

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT QUIZ No.: 9 WEEK 9: PEC TERMS

JULY 22, 2023 08:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m
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INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark
only one answer for each item by shading the box corresponding to the letter of your

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choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

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1. PEC 2017 is based on NEC __________.
A. 2006 C. 2017
B. 1995 D. 2012
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2. In hospitals, the general lighting load required shall be __________.
A. 20 VA/m² C. 16 VA/m²
B. 18 VA/m² D. 24 VA/m²

3. Rigid non-metallic conduit shall be supported within __________ of each box,

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cabinet or other conduit termination.
A. 900 mm C. 1500 mm
B. 1200 mm D. 1800 mm

4. Busways shall be securely supported at intervals NOT exceeding __________

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unless otherwise designed and marked.

A. 1600 mm C. 1500 mm
B. 180 mm D. 1200 mm
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5. Liquid tight flexible non-metallic conduit shall NOT be used in lengths longer than
__________.
A. 2000 mm C. 1800 mm
B. 1200 mm D. 1500 mm

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 6. Branch circuit conductors supplying a single-phase motor shall have an ampacity
NOT exceeding __________.
A. 200% C. 125%
B. 150% D. 100%

7. The continuous load supplied by a branch circuit shall NOT exceed the branch
circuit rating by more than __________.
A. 125% C. 80%
B. 90% D. 85%

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8. For hallways __________ or more in length at least one receptacle outlet shall

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be installed.
A. 2,000 m C. 5,000 mm
B. 4,000 mm D. 3,000 mm

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9. What is the device number for AC time delay over current relay?
A. 51 C. 50
B. 52 D. 46
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10. A heavy lamp holder shall have a rating no less than __________,
a. 450W C. 600W
b. 500W D. 660W

11. The multiplying factor for determining the size of branch circuit protection for
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non-time delay fuse is
A. 300% C. 250%
B. 175% D. 150%

12. What is the device number for differential protective delay?

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A. 21 C. 50
B. 51 D. 87
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13. A single open conductor which does not serve as a service entrance cable must
be installed at which of the following depths:
A. Not less than 3,100 mm from grade level
B. A minimum of 2,000 mm from grade level
C. Not more than 3,100 mm from grade level
D. Not less than 2,000 mm from grade level unless encased in concrete

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 14. Intermediate metal conduit shall shipped in standard lengths of __________.
A. 5,000 mm C. 2,000 mm
B. 4,000 mm D. 3,000 mm

15. Hazardous locations are classified by the Philippine Electrical Code in how may
classes?
a. Two classes C. Three classes
b. Four classes D. One classes

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16. Bonding jumpers which connect communications cable grounding conductors
and the groundingelectrode of the building shall NOT be smaller than what

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copper size?
A. 5.5 mm² C. 14.0 mm²
B. 8.0mm² D. 3.5 mm²

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17. The minimum size of conductors to be used for lighting purposes is __________.
A. 1.5 mm² C. 1.75 mm²
B. 1.25 mm² D. 2.0 mm²
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18. 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 charge 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?
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A. 1,000 V C. 150 V
B. 500 V D. 300 V

19. Where an intermediate metal conduit is used, there shall NOT be more than the
equivalent of __________ quarter bends between pull points.
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A. 2 C. 3
B. 4 D. 5
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20. Service entrance conductors passing over roofs shall have a clearance over the
roof which they pass of __________.
A. 1,000 mm C. 1,500 mm
B. 2,000 mm D. 2,500 mm

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 21. Flexible metal conduit shall be secured by an approved means at intervals NOT
exceeding __________.
A. 1,200 mm C. 1,500 mm
B. 1,300 mm D. 1,400 mm

22. The rating of the branch circuit serving a continuous load shall NOT exceed
__________ percent of the continuous load.
A. 100 C. 125
B. 130 D. 115

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23. What is the maximum allowable voltage drop from the distribution panel to the

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farthest load?
A. 10% C. 3%
B. 5% D. 2%

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24. Where receptacles are connected to a 30-A branch circuit, the maximum
allowable cord and plug connected load shall not be more than
A. 30 C. 16
B. 24
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25. 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.
A. 200 C. 150
B. 115 D. 125
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26. In each conduit run entering an enclosure for switches, circuit breakers, relays
and others that may produce high temperatures, seals on the conduit shall be
installed with a certain length before entering the enclosure. What is this length?
a. 900 mm C. 250 mm
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b. 750 mm D. 460 mm

27. Rigid non-metallic conduit approved for direct burial without concrete
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encasement shall have a minimum burial of __________.

a. 500 mm C. 460 mm
b. 400 mm D. 440 mm

28. Non-metallic boxes not over __________ cu. cm shall be permitted only on
non-metallic wiring method.
a. 1,725 C. 1,700
b. 1,520 D. 1,640

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 29. A wye-delta starter for a single voltage three phase squirrel cage induction motor
would requires theconnection of a certain number of wires from the motor. How
many wires would be needed?
A. 3 wires C. 6 wires
B. 9 wires D. 12 wires

30. What size using non-time delay fuse does the Code requires for a 2 hp, 208
volts, single-phase motor?
A. 40 A C. 35 A

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B. 30 A D. 20 A

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31. 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.

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A. 8 C. 6
B. 10 D. 12

32. Vertical clearances of all the service drop conductors above roof shall NOT be
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less than one of the following values.
A. 2,000 mm C. 3,000 mm
B. 2,750 mm D. 2,500 mm

33. When wiring a raceway at least a certain length of free conductors shall be left at
each outlet. What is this minimum length?
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a. 75 mm C. 150 mm
b. 100 mm D. 200 mm

34. A 5.5 mm² TW copper conductor has a conductor ampacity of __________.

A. 30 A C. 20 A
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B. 40 A D. 50 A

35. MC cable insulation shall have a maximum operating temperature of NOT less
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than __________.
A. 75 deg. C C. 90 deg. C
B. 80 deg. C D. 60 deg. C

36. The branch circuit load for continuous duty receptacles shall be calculated at
__________ VA per receptacle.
A. 150 C. 180
B. 175 D. 200

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 37. Mandatory rules of the PEC are characterized by the use of the word _________.
A. Shall C. Both A and B
B. Should D. Neither A or B

38. 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.
A. 1,000 mm C. 800 mm
B. 900 mm D. 600 mm

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39. Individual branch circuits using type FCC (flat conductor cable) shall have ratings

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not exceeding __________.
A. 20 A C. 15 A
B. 30 A D. 40 A

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40. If there are three wires of 150 mm² connected to one terminal entering a cabinet
or a switchboard, the bending space at each terminal shall NOT be less than
__________, provided the conductors do not enter or leave the enclosure
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through the wall opposite its terminals.
A. 200 mm C. 400 mm
B. 300 mm D. 250 mm

41. A clearance of not less than __________ shall be secured between bare current
carrying metal parts and any metal surface of an auxiliary gutter.
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A. 25 mm C.13 mm
B. 24 mm D.12 mm

42. No box shall have an internal depth of less than __________.

A. 15 mm C. 12 mm
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B. 10 mm D. 14 mm

43. Which of the following electrical conductor has the highest resistance?
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A. 3.5 mm² C. 2.0 mm²

B. 8.0 mm² D. 5.5 mm²

44. For an ambient temperature of 30°C, a THW insulated copper conductor with a
cross-sectional area of 3.5mm² and buried underground has the following
ampacity. Which one is correct?
A. 20 A C. 15 A
B. 40 A D. 30 A

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 45. All extended parts located within __________ of the lighting protection system
shall be bonded thereto.
A. 1,500 mm C. 1,800 mm
B. 1,600 mm D. 2,000 mm

46. Transformer exceeding 112.5kVA, shall not be located within __________ from
combustible materials of the building.
A. 400 mm C. 200 mm

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B. 300 mm D. 500 mm

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47. Electrodes of iron or steel plates shall be at least __________ in thickness.
A. 6.2 mm C. 6.0 mm
B. 5.8 mm D. 6.4 mm

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48. The minimum insulation level for the neutral conductors of a solidly grounded
system shall be __________.
A. 600 V C. 500 V
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B. 300 V D. 1,000 V

49. Conductors used in open wiring method within __________ from the floor shall
be considered exposed to physical damage.
A. 3,000 mm C. 2,000 mm
B. 2,500 mm D. 1,800 mm
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50. Heating elements of cables shall be separated at least __________ from the
edge of outlet boxes and junction boxes.
A. 200 mm C. 150 mm
B. 100 mm D. 300 mm
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