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RME PHILIPPINE ELECTRICAL CODE September 2015

1. The minimum size of service conductor for 115/230 – volt, 3 wire, single phase dwelling unit using 100
ampere copper.
A. 8.0 sq.mm C. 14 sq. mm
B. 22. Sq.mm D. 30 sq. mm
2. 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
3. According to PEC restricted access shall be defined as located behind one of the following
except for. Answer: MV switch gear
4. A voltmeter has an internal resistance of 10,000 ohm and accommodates a voltage range of 0 – 10 volts.
What series multiplier resistance is necessary to give the voltmeter a range of 0 – 600 volts?
Answer: 590 KΩ
5. The receptacles installed in the following areas shall GFCI protected except
Answer. Dining area
6. An intentionally constructed, permanent, low impedance electrically conductive path designed and
intended to carry current underground-fault conditions from the point of a ground fault on a wiring system to
the electrical supply source. Answer. Effective Ground-fault current path
7. Locked-Rotor Current. The equivalent locked-rotor current rating shall be equal to the numerical sum of the
locked-rotor current of the two largest motors plus _________ of the sum of the motor nameplate full-load
current ratings of all the remaining motors on the circuit.
Answer. 100 percent
8. When the total connected load is operated simultaneously, the demand factor is______
- - - Answer: 100
9. The board shall exercise quasi-judicial power in carrying out the provisions of R A 7920 quasi-judicial
means. Ans: investigative
10. A manufactured assembly designed to support and energize lighting fixtures that are capable of being
readily repositioned is ____. Answer: ceiling grid lighting
11. Fixed electric space heating equipment shall be considered ____ load
A. non-continuous B. continuous C. separate D. none of these
12. Where the over-current device is rated over ____ amperes, the ampacity of the conductors it protects shall
be equal to or greater than the rating of the over-current device.
A. 100 C. 800
B. 250 D. 500 PEC 2.40.1.3(c)
13. A factory assembly of parallel conductors formed integrally with an insulating material web specifically
designed for field installation in metal surface raceway.
PEC 3.63.1.1 Answer: type FC
14. Where devices containing a disconnecting means are mounted out of reach, suitable means shall be
provided to operate the disconnecting means from the floor. Which of the following is permitted?
Answer: Sticks
15. A resistor of 50 ohm an impedance of 100 + j150 are connected in parallel across 220-volt source. What is
the power factor of the load? Answer: 98%
16. Each switchboard, switchboard section, or panelboard, if used as service equipment, shall be provided with
a _____. Answer: main bonding jumper
17. Power feed, grounding connection and shield system connection between the FCC system and other
wiring system shall be accomplished in a _______. Answer. transition assembly
18. 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
19. Equipment grounding. The flexible cord shall have a copper equipment grounding conductor sized, not
smaller than ______. Answer: 3.5mm2
20. No grounded interior wiring shall be electrically connected to a supply system unless the supply system
contains a corresponding conductor which is ______.
Answer: grounded PEC 2.1.1.3
21. Which of the following is not required on a motor nameplate?
A. horsepower rating C. wattage rating
B. maker's name D. voltage rating
22. Service heads for service conductors shall be ________ Answer. rain tight
23. Which of the following statements about the connection of a small appliance receptacle outlet at a dwelling
is/are correct? PEC 2.10.3.3(b)(1)
I. the refrigerator can be plugged into it
II. The outdoor receptacle outlet may be connected to one of the required small appliance circuits.
Answer. I only
24. Switches, flashers, and similar devices controlling transformers shall be either rated for controlling
inductive load(s) or have an ampere rating not less than________ the ampere rating of the transformer
Answer: 200%
25. No luminaries (fixtures) shall be installed less than ______ mm below the normal water level of the pool.
Answer. 100
26. A voltmeter has an internal resistance of 10,000 ohm and accommodates a voltage range of 0 – 10
volts. What series multiplier resistance is necessary to give the voltmeter a range of 0 – 600 volts?
Answer: 590 KΩ
27. According to PEC restricted access shall be defined as located behind one of the following
except for. Answer: MV switch gear
28. Insulation is one of the most important parts of the electrical system that
Answer: Prevents the flow of electricity between points of different potential in an electrical
system.
29. 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
30. 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
31. PEC regularly revised every. Answer. 3years
32. Members of committee revising PEC is composed of …
33. A. 5-10persons B. 10-15persons C. 15-20persons D. 20-25persons
34. Where secondary ties are used, an over current device rated or set at not more than _____ percent of
the rated secondary current of the transformer shall be provided in the secondary connections of
each transformer.
A. 100 B. 150 C. 250 D. 300
35. What shall be the minimum climbing space between power and communication conductor @ nominal
voltage of 600 V. Answer: 760 mm
36. For ranges 8 ¾ kW or more rating, the minimum Branch Circuit shall be. Answer: 40
37. Which of the following has a basic wind speed of 240 kph covering the whole islands of Visayas?
Answer: Zone 2
16. A factory assembly of parallel conductors formed integrally with an insulating material web specifically
designed for field installation in metal surface raceway.
PEC 3.63.1.1 Answer: type FC
38. Where the over-current device is rated over ____ amperes, the ampacity of the conductors it protects
shall be equal to or greater than the rating of the over-current device.
A. 100 C. 800
B. 250 D. 500 PEC 2.40.1.3(c)
39. According to PEC restricted access shall be defined as located behind one of the following except for.
Answer: MV switch gear
40. A grounded conductor shall be permitted to be un-insulated as follows except for.
Answer: Aluminum
41. 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
42. The board shall exercise quasi-judicial power in carrying out the provisions of R A 7920 quasi-judicial
means. Ans: investigative
43. When the total connected load is operated simultaneously, the demand factor is______
- - - Answer: 100
44. Thermoplastic insulation material may stiffen at temperature of. Answer: -10ºC
45. This particular size of wire can still be operated from 2 kV up to 8 kV Answer: 8.0 sq mm
46. A PEE, REE, or RME who signed as in charge of installation shall guarantee the safety of electrical
installation for. Answer. 15years
47. The Philippine Electrical Code covered all about
A. Performance Standard C. Design Standards
B. Safety Standards D. Quality Standards
48. 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%
49. For an ambient temperature of 30 °C, a THW insulated copper conductor with a cross sectional area
of 3.5 mm2 and buried underground has the following ampacity. Which one is correct?
Answer: 20 A
50. An assembly of a fuse support with a fuseholder, fuse carrier, or disconnecting blade. The fuseholder or
fuse carrier may include a conducting element (fuse link) or may act as the disconnecting blade by the
inclusion of a non-fusible member. Answer: Cutout

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