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SECTION A choose the best answer

1. --------- IT is making sense of what is heard and requires paying attention, interpreting and remembering
sound stimuli.
A. Listening B. Communication C. Content D. All
2. --------- It is the processes of sharing information thoughts and feelings between people though speaking,
writing or body language.
a) Effective communications B. Body language C. Acquiring information D. All
3. An electric mittad has a power rating of
a) 3.5 kw b) 5 kw c) 1000 w d) 10 kw
4. The percentage of voltage drop a conductor between the supply terminal and current using equipment
device is
a) 4 % b) 10 % c) 6 % d) 5 %
5. Which of the following is not market promotion tool?
A. Networking and referrals C. Seminars
B. Supply/demand D. Advertising
6. What is the possible cause if fluorescent lamp blinking on and off?
A. High circuit voltage C. Medium CKT voltage
B. Defective starter D. Burn out electrode
7. What is the value of earth resistance during installing earth rod?
A. Greater than 5 ohm
B. Greater than 5ohm but less than 1 mega ohm
C. Less than 5 ohm
D. Less than 1 mega ohm but greater than 25 ohm
8. Which one of the following to the behavior of good communication?
A. Share responsibilities
B. Keep individual information about development
C. Do not respect the opinion of others the team
D. Do not take turn
9. Installing material used in electrical possess. The following property
A. Low resistivity C. High resistivity to moisture acid or alkaline
B. Low flexibility d. To flam ability
10. The ---------light point in a ---------------
A. 6 point B. 8point C. 7 point D. 12 point
11. Before making an insulating test, we have to ensure the following condition is made except.
A. Main switch is off position C. All switch are of position
B. Main breaker D. Line and neutral terminals are shorted
12. The insulation resistance can be checked by the help
A. Volt meter B. Megger C. Earth resistance tester D. Clamp-on meter
13. The flow of information across persons of work units at the same hierarchical level is called
A. Vertical communication C. Dawn ward communication
B. Lateral communication D. Upward communication
14. What is the single phase voltage rating in our country with any voltage drop?
A. 240v B. 220v C. 315v D. 110v
15. All of the following are result of kaizen implementation in work place except
A. Improvement in product quality C. Efficient space utilization
B. Safety in work place D. High waiting time
16. Determine the current 2 hours power single phase induction at a power
A. 7.9 A B. 9A C. 6.7A D. 10A
17. Protect the motor from damage due to over loading
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A. Magnetic contactor B. Time relay C. Over load relay D. Circuit breaker

18. Determine the copper wire size phase 3.5 KW resistive load
A. 2.5mm2 B. 1.5mm2 C. 6mm2 D. 4mm2
19. In a discharge lamp circuit the function of the choke is
A. Improve the p.f C. Limit the supply current
B. Absorb ultra-violet rays D. Reduce the cathode volt drop
20. A mechanical devices for making & breaking non- automatically a circuit carrying current not greatly in
excess of the rated normal current
a) Switch B. circuit breaker C. fuse D. all
21. A branch of cable connected a ring circuit
a) Stationary appliance B. switch C. spur D. all
22. What is the current rating of a protective device installed for a 7.2KW, 240V rated water heater?
A. 10A B. 40A C. 16A D. 25A E. 32A
SECTION B – MATCHING TYPE QUESTION
Instruction for section B
1. There are fifteen (18) question in the this section
2. Match column A with column B select the letter of the correct answer from column B and write your
answer on the provide space
3. If you wish to change your answer please an x mark on your previous answer and write your preferred
answer
4. A correct answer score 1, an incorrect answer score 0, no marks will be given for a question if more than
one answer is supplied.
A B
1. Load that consume 30 volts A.
2. Tachometer B. Japan word
3. Unit of inductance C. capacitor bank
4. Farad D. AC current

5. Illumination E.
6. Encourage idea improvement F. Extra low voltage

7. Kilowatt hour meter G.

8. Semiconductor current flow in one direction H.
9. Change of direction periodically I. capacitor
10. Kaizen J. Motor speed
11. Smoking detector K.
12. Push button L. Electrical energy
13. Limit current M.
14. The device that use to correct the power factor N. Hennery
15. Amplifier O. Diode
16. Flame detector P. Lm/m2
17. Fire alarm control and indicating penal Q.
18. Muri R. Imbalance (un- evenness)
S. Over burden (excessive)
T. Wasteful
V. Effective communication

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SECTION A choose the best answer

1. Calculate the voltage drop on a circuit supplied from a 230 V source by 16 mm 2-core copper 23m long at
a load current of 33A, at { 2.8m/m/i}
A. 2 v B. 3 v C. 3.5 v D. 2.15 v
2. Which one is piece of thin metal wire used to provide over current by melting install
A. Circuit breaker B. fuse C. Over load D. EELCB
3. --------- is a procedure or a set of procedures intended to ensure that a manufactured product or performed
service.
a) Team Process B. Quality control C. Organizing for Quality Improvement D. All
4. ------------ It is an approach that seeks to improve quality and performance which will meet or exceed
customer expectations.
a) Quality improvement B. improvement C. Quality control D. Total Quality Management
5. Fuse in motor circuit provides
A. Over current protection C. Short circuit protection
B. Open circuit protection D. None of the above
6. The minimum size of earthing copper conductor used in building installation is
A. 10mm2 B.
6mm2 C. 16mm2 D. 4mm2
7. During the test phase of an electrical insulation which test would the carried out first
A. Continuity of protective conductor C. Polarity
B. Insulation resistance D. Functional
8. Which one of the following is not type of circuit breaker
A. Thermo magnetic C. Magnetic
B. Thermal D. RCD
9. A material which allow an easy path to the flow of electric current is called
A. Conductor B. Ground C. PVC D. Sheath
10. Which one is the correct arrangement of switch in order to control a lamp from three different positions?
A. Four way-two way-four way C. Two way- four way –two way
B. Four way-two way-gang way D. Two way-four way-double pole
11. The secondary distribution of voltage in our country is
A. 110v / 400v B. 380v/ 220v C. 100v /600v D. 1000v / 6000v
12. The insulation resistance used depend on
A. Environment B. Type of insulation C. Voltage grading D. all
13. During 3 phase wiring system is
A. Measure all line to with neutral the result 220v
B. Measure each line with neutral the result is 220v
C. Measure line with line the result is 220v
D. Measure neutral with earthing steel electrode
14. The minimum length of earthing steel electrode
A. 5m B. 3m C. 10m D. 4m
15. ____ is defined as the energy radiated in the form waves which produces. The sensation of vision to the
eyes.
A. Lumen B. luminous C. light D. luminous intensity
16. ____ the total quantity of light emitted by the source of light per second
A. Luminous intensity B. lumen C. luminous D. luminous flux
17. Which one of the following the types of simplest schemes lighting are:
A. Direct light B. semi direct C. indirect D. all
18. In the lighting scheme which one is the system more than 90% of the total light flux is made to fall directly
on the working plan with the help of deep reflectors
A. Indirect light B. semi direct light C. direct light D. general light
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19. In the EBCS standard what is the color of single phase

A. Neutral red & phase black C. Neutral blue & phase is brown
B. Neutral black & phase is red D. Neutral brown & phase is blue
20. A mechanical device for making & breaking a circuit, both under normal condition & under abnormal
condition
A. Circuit conductor B. fuse C. switch D. circuit breaker
21. A mechanical device capable opening or closing a circuit under Condition of no load or negligible current.
A. Circuit breaker B. isolator C. fuse D. switch
22. A devices intended for connection to flexible cord or flexible cable which can be engaged manually with a
socket of connector or adapter
A. Socket B. holder C. plug D. all
23. who has the responsibility to make the quality of a product
A. the quality assurance offices B. all team member C. worker D. leader
SECTION B – MATCHING TYPE QUESTION
Instruction for section B
1. There are fifteen (15) question in the this section
2. Match column A with column B select the letter of the correct answer from column B and write your
answer on the provide space
3. If you wish to change your answer please an x mark on your previous answer and write your preferred
answer
4. A correct answer score 1, an incorrect answer score 0, no marks will be given for a question if more than
one answer is supplied.
A B
1. Emotional barrier A. VI cosϴ
2. Facial expressions B. light arrester
3. master clock C. work abuse
4. power formula D. can be used to help someone communicate their feeling
when they are unable to communicate verbally
5. True power E. One of the chief barriers to open & free communication
6. Apparent power F. water turbine
7. Reactive power G V/I
8. A. complete system required to protect structural H. work ethics
From the effect of light
9. A dangerous physiological effect resulting from the flowing I. nonverbal communication
Of an electric current through a human body or live stoke
10. Group of moral principle, standard of behavior ,or system J. VI ϴ
,set of values regarding proper conduct in the work place
11. Sharing information without word K. VI
12. An assembly of main & auxiliary switch apparatus L. electrical shock
lamp for protection , operation and regulation
13. Illegal unethical irresponsible act done against an employer M.
14. Hydroelectric power station N. switch gear
15. Ohm;s law O. V/R
16. Muda P. Imbalance (un- evenness)
Q. Over burden (excessive)
R. Wasteful

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SECTION A choose the best answer

1. The standard cross sectional area of general purpose socket out let is :-
A) 1mm2 B) 2.5 mm2 C) 4 mm2 D) 1.5 mm2
2. Tungsten is selected as a filament due to
a) Low resistance b) high temperature coefficient c) low vapor pressure d) less ductile
3. How to resolve workplace conflicts.
a) Identify the problem B. Determine the size & scope of the problem C. Identify easiest way to
resolve the problem D. All
4. ------------ is the extent to which the properties of a service or product produce a desired outcome.
a) Control reconfiguration B. Assess Quality of Service C. Quality D. FDI
5. What is the purpose of over load relay in motor control circuit
a) To limit starting current c) to give full speed to the motor
b) For short circuit d) to protect the motor against over load
6. If you rated 220/380 / /y in the nameplate it means
a) 220 volt in delta and 380 volt in star c) 380 volt in both star and delta
b) 220 volt in star and 380 volt in delta d) none
7. Which one is the correct arrangement of switch in order to control a lamp from three different
positions?
a) Four way – two way- four way c) two way – four way – two way
b) Four way – two way – gang way d) two way – four way – double pole
8. Lumen/watt is the unit of
a) Light flux b) brightness c) luminous intensity d ) luminous efficiency
b) The power ratio of 3.7 kw cross sectional area is :
c) 4 4 mm2 b) 4 2.5 mm2 c) 4 6 mm2 d) 4 1.5 mm2
9. The one phase secondary distribution of socket outlet maximum wattage is :
a) 1050 W b) 1800 W C) 1000 W D) 1600 W
10. The secondary distribution of voltage in our country is :
a) 110 v/400 v b) 380 v/220 v c) 100 v / 600 v d) 1000v / 6000 v
11. The length of distribution board above the floor is :
a) 1.2 m b) 1.6 m c) 1.8 m d) 2 m
12. The minimum length of earthing steel electrode
a) 5 m b) 3 m c) 10 m d) 4 m
13. To avoid having an accident you should follow all safety procedures except
a) Avoid foolishness C. Not use alcohol at work
b) Don’t do with in your of competence D. Behave appropriately and with care
E. All except B
14. Insulating material covered on the conductor is used
A. To prevent fuse system to the load
B. To prevent leakage of current from the conductor
C. To prevent high current flow to the load
D. To prevent voltage drop to the load
15. The wire system which is appropriate in mechanical work shop
A. Bare wiring system C. Surface bare wiring system
B. Conduit wiring system D. Non insulating wiring system
16. Ethiopian earthing system
A) TN-C-S System B. TT system C. TN-S system D. All are correct
17. Why Electric Shocks Occur?
a. Unsafe Work Method or Action b. Defects in the Electrical System

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c. Not Following electrical Safe Work Procedures d. a &c e. all

18___________It is the systematic approach to find where and what type of fault occur in a system
A. Servicing B. maintains C. Diagnosing D. All
19. _________It is the activity of correcting the fault and enabling the system to restore to its normal
operation condition. To find fault of a system, systematic and logical approach should be followed. (By
interview)
a) Repair B. maintains C. Diagnosing D. Troubleshooting

20. ___________Remove all items from the workplace that are not needed for current production or
administrative operation
A. Sort B. set in order C. Standardize D. shine
21. _________ it is to creating of the health efficient and work safe condition.
a) Testing B. Assemble low power transformer C. Safety D. All
22. Which one of the following is used to isolated the load of motor
A. Circuit breaker B. Relay C. Toggle switch D. All

SECTION B – MATCHING TYPE QUESTION

Instruction for section B
1. There are fifteen (17) question in the this section
2. Match column A with column B select the letter of the correct answer from column B and write your
answer on the provide space
3. If you wish to change your answer please an x mark on your previous answer and write your preferred
answer
4. A correct answer score 1, an incorrect answer score 0, no marks will be given for a question if more than
one answer is supplied.
A B
1. Emergency luminaire A. VI
2. True power B.
3. Fan C. buzzeR
4. Washing machine D.
5. Single phase Socket outlet with ground E. VI
6. Apparent power F.
7. Twine socket outlet G.
8. Telphone socket outlet H.
9. Antenna socket outlet I.
10. Socket outlet with switch J.
11. Float switches K. megger
12. Electrical insulation L. VI
13. Reactive power M.
14. Dimmer switch N.
15. Dish washer O.
16. An electrical device that generates signal that Calls the attention P.
of the operator that something Is wrong on the machine
17. Mura Q. Imbalance (un- evenness)
R. Over burden (excessive)
S. Wasteful
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