Eim NC Written Test
Eim NC Written Test
Project : Electrical Wiring & Installation Of Single Phase Three Wire System
INSTRUCTIONS:
MULTIPLE CHOICES: Choose the correct answer and write only the letter on the provided
answer sheet.
1.Is a form of energy generated by friction, induction, or chemical change
having magnetic , chemical and radiant effect.
a. electricity b nucleus c. power d. voltage
2. The most important reason for using friction tape over a splice is to.
a. prevent damage to the rubber tape b. increase the insulation resistance
c. make the splice as small as possible d. prevent the wire ends from separating
should he wire be pulled
10. What is the minimum bending radius applied to ½”, ¾” and 1”?
a. 5 inches b. 6 inches c. 4 inches d. 3 inches
11. A motor with rated full load current of 100 amperes can be wired with cable rated
a. 80% x 100 Amps b. 100% x 100 Amps c. 125% x 100 Amps d.
250% x 100 Amps
12. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) helps
a. eliminate hazards b. eliminate injuries c. to prevent accident d. to reduce
injuries
13. Before starting any installation work, alteration, repair of extension on any
electrical system, what type of permit is needed?
a. Building permit b. Mayor’s permit c. Electrical permit d.
Working permit
14. The reason for grounding the frame of a portable electric hand tools is to:
a. prevent the frame of the tool from becoming alive-to-ground b. prevent
overheating of the tool
c. reduce electric shock d. prevent short
electrical circuit
15. What rating shall have a feeder conductor in relation to its protective device when
used to general purpose?
a. No relation at all b. lower than protective device c. equal or greater than
protection rating d. booth a & b
18. What type of switch is used to control one lamp from two locations?
a. single-pole switch b. three-way switch c. toggle switch d. triplex
switch
19. What device is used for testing an armature for short circuit coils?
a. ohmmeter b. megger c. test lamp growler d.growler
21. To rescue an electric shock victim, the first thing to do is to lift away live wires
with ___
a. hand b. metal rod c. wet cloth d. nonconductive materials
22. What is the maximum spacing allowed for convenience outlet in continuous wall?
a. 3.5 meters b. 3.6 meters c. 3.8 meters d. 4.0 meters
23. Silver is a better conductor of electricity than copper. However copper is generally
used as electrical conductors. The main reasons for using copper instead of
silver is its:
a. melting point b. cost c. strength d. weight
25. An electrician should always make sure that his tools are keep in good condition
a. a good job can never be done without perfect tool b. defective tools may cause
accidents or damages
c. tools are in good condition require no mored. there is less possibility of the tools
being lost
26. Determine the current flow in a circuit having a resistance of 15 ohms on 240
volts supply.
a. 16 amps. b. 18 amps. c. 20 amps. d. 14 amps.
27. What is the safety value of insulation on electrical maintenance tools?
a. insures the safety of the user b. the insulation provides very little protection
c. important only to the new helper d. the insulation should not be used as the
only protective measures
28. What is the minimum circuit requirement of a 1HP air- conditioning unit?
a. 2.5 mm2insulated conductors b.3.0 mm2 insulated conductors c. 3.5
mm2 insulated conductors d. 4.0 mm2 insulated conductors
29. A utility company will not connect electrical service to abuilding unless the owner
shows
a. an electrical lay- out/drawing b. the cost of the electrical installation
c. a certificate of approve electrical inspection d. the person who made
theelectrical installation
30. If two resistors of 15 Ω and 19 Ω are connected in series the total resistance will
be:
a. 34 ohms b. 25 ohms c. 46 ohms d. 17 ohms
32. If four 13 Ω resistors are connected in parallel the total resistance will be:
a. 3.12 ohms b. 3.8 ohms c. 3.25 ohms d. 3.9 ohms
34. A steel measuring tape is undesirable for used around electrical equipment. The
least important reason is the
a. magnetic effect b. short circuit hazard c. shock hazard d. danger of
entanglement in rotating machines
38. . An electrical device that converts low voltage into high voltage or vice versa
a. alternator b. generator c. transformer d. uninterrupted power supply
42. The main reason why blown fuse should not be bridged temporarily by a copper
wire is because
a. the wire may be disrupted violently when short circuit occur b. the circuit may
not be protected adequately against overload
c. the wire will maintain an arc when it blows d. there is danger of electric shock by
coming in contact with the wire
43. What must be the primary concern of all personnel involved in the maintenance of
electrical system?
a. safety b. preventive maintenance c. maintenance management d.
breakdown maintenance
44. What is a device designed to open a current carrying circuit without injury to itself
under abnormal condition?
a. contactor b. circuit breaker c. magnetic switch d. ground relay
45. What is the maximum allowable space can wires occupy in a conduit?
a.20% occupancy b.30% occupancy c.40% occupancy d.60%
occupancy
46. The overhead service conductor from the last pole of the utility company to the
first point of attachment to the building is the
a. service drop b. service equipment c. service entrance d. service raceway
47. As a safety measure, it is best not to use water to extinguish electrical equipment
under fire
a. will turn to steam b. will not put out the fire c. may damage the equipment
d. may transmit shock to the user
49. In sizing feeder conductors in a long run, one important factor to consider is
a. insulation b. voltage dropc. feeder protection d. ground-fault current
50. A small light bulb with a current of 10 amperes is connected across a 120 volt line.
What is the power through the bulb?
a. 1.2 KW b. 1 KW c. 1.3 KW d. 1.1 KW
51. A weak link in a circuit which will break when too much current flows through it
is a
a. relay b. fuse c. circuit breakerd. control switch
53. What voltage would required producing a flow of 10 amperes through a resistance
of 12 ohms?
a. 120 V b. 121 V c. 122 V d. 123 V
54. The most important reason for not fusing the neutral in a 120/240 volt, 3-wire
system is
a. the additional fuse protection is unnecessary
b. the increased cost of 3 – fuse outlet is important
c. the blowing of neutral fuse may produce serious voltage unbalance in the circuit
d. a neutral fuse increases the hazard of shock
55. What should you do first when you arrive to troubleshoot a defective machine?
a. open the controller enclosure and make a visual checkb. press the start push button
switch
c. press the overload relay reset buttond. talk and inquire from the operator of the
machine
56. Using tools on the job can results damages in the tools and/ or the user
a. provide b. load c. wrong d. right
57. For service drop conductor not exceeding 600 volts, the minimum clearance over
commercial area & parking lots subject to truck
traffic is
a. 2100 mm b. 4600 mm c. 3700 mm d. 5500 mm
58. Which of the following electrical wires has the highest ampacity?
a. 22 mm2b. 30 mm2 c. 5.5 mm2 d. 50 mm2
59. What is the maximum height of a lighting switch?
a. 1.5 meters b. 1.75 metersc. 2.0 meters d. 2.5 meters
Project : Electrical Wiring & Installation Of Single Phase Three Wire System
INSTRUCTIONS:
MULTIPLE CHOICES: Choose the correct answer and write only the letter on the provided
answer sheet.
1. Is a form of energy generated by friction, induction, or chemical change having
magnetic ,chemical and radiant effect.
a. electricity b. nucleus c. power d. voltage
2. The most important reason for using friction tape over a splice is to.
a. prevent damage to the rubber tape b. increase the insulation resistance
c. make the splice as small as possible
d. prevent the wire ends from separating should he wire be pulled
9. An electrician should consider all equipments live unless he definitely knows that
they are not. The main reason of this practice is to avoid
a. energizing the circuit b. personal injury
c. safety of work d. unnecessary work
10. What is the minimum bending radius applied to ½”, ¾” and 1”?
a. 5 inches b. 6 inches c. 4 inches d. 3 inches
11. A motor with rated full load current of 100 amperes can be wired with cable rated
a. 80% x 100 Amps b. 100% x 100 Amps
c. 125% x 100 Amps d. 250% x 100 Amps
13. Before starting any installation work, alteration, repair of extension on any
electrical system,what type of permit is needed?
a. Building permit b. Mayor’s permit
c. Electrical permit d. Working permit
14. The reason for grounding the frame of a portable electric hand tools is to:
a. prevent the frame of the tool from becoming alive-to-ground
b. prevent overheating of the tool
c. reduce electric shock
d. prevent short electrical circuit
15. What rating shall have a feeder conductor in relation to its protective device when
used to general purpose?
a. No relation at all b. lower than protective device
c. equal or greater than protection rating d. booth a & b
18. What type of switch is used to control one lamp from two locations?
a. single-pole switch b. three-way switch
c. toggle switch d. triplex switch
19. What device is used for testing an armature for short circuit coils?
a. ohmmeter b. megger c. test lamp growler d.growler
21. To rescue an electric shock victim, the first thing to do is to lift away live wires
with ___
a. hand b. metal rod c. wet cloth d. nonconductive materials
22. What is the maximum spacing allowed for convenience outlet in continuous wall?
a. 3.5 meters b. 3.6 meters c. 3.8 meters d. 4.0 meters
23. Silver is a better conductor of electricity than copper. However copper is generally
used as electrical conductors. The main reasons for using copper instead of silver is
its:
a. melting point b. cost c. strength d. weight
25. An electrician should always make sure that his tools are keep in good condition
a. a good job can never be done without perfect tool
b. defective tools may cause accidents or damages
c. tools are in good condition require no more
d. there is less possibility of the tools being lost
26. Determine the current flow in a circuit having a resistance of 15 ohms on 240
volts supply.
a. 16 amps. b. 18 amps. c. 20 amps. d. 14 amps.
28. What is the minimum circuit requirement of a 1HP air- conditioning unit?
a. 2.5 mm2insulated conductors b. 3.0 mm2 insulated conductors
c. 3.5 mm2 insulated conductors d. 4.0 mm2 insulated conductors
29. A utility company will not connect electrical service to abuilding unless the owner
shows
a. an electrical lay- out/drawing b. the cost of the electrical installation
c. a certificate of approve electrical inspection
d. the person who made the electrical installation
30. If two resistors of 15 Ω and 19 Ω are connected in series the total resistance will
be:
a. 34 ohms b. 25 ohms c. 46 ohms d. 17 ohms
32. If four 13 Ω resistors are connected in parallel the total resistance will be:
a. 3.12 ohms b. 3.8 ohms c. 3.25 ohms d. 3.9 ohms
34. A steel measuring tape is undesirable for used around electrical equipment. The
least important reason is the
a. magnetic effect b. short circuit hazard
c. shock hazard d. danger of entanglement in rotating machines
35. Splices and Joints shall be made only in ________
a. utility boxes b. panel board c. junction box d. tool box
36. What device/s is/are used to measure line current of 200 amperes and above?
a. current coil b. current meter c. current transformer d. all of the above
38. . An electrical device that converts low voltage into high voltage or vice versa
a. alternator b. generator c. transformer d. uninterrupted power supply
42. The main reason why blown fuse should not be bridged temporarily by a copper
wire is because
a. the wire may be disrupted violently when short circuit occur
b. the circuit may not be protected adequately against overload
c. the wire will maintain an arc when it blows
d. there is danger of electric shock by coming in contact with the wire
43. What must be the primary concern of all personnel involved in the maintenance of
electrical system?
a. safety b. preventive maintenance
c. maintenance management d. breakdown maintenance
44. What is a device designed to open a current carrying circuit without injury to itself
under abnormal condition?
a. contactor b. circuit breaker c. magnetic switch d. ground relay
45. What is the maximum allowable space can wires occupy in a conduit?
a.20% occupancy b. 30% occupancy c.40% occupancy d.60% occupancy
46. The overhead service conductor from the last pole of the utility company to the
first point of attachment to the building is the
a. service drop b. service equipment c. service entrance d. service raceway
47. As a safety measure, it is best not to use water to extinguish electrical equipment
under fire
a. will turn to steam b. will not put out the fire
c. may damage the equipment d. may transmit shock to the user
49. In sizing feeder conductors in a long run, one important factor to consider is
a. insulation b. voltage drop c. feeder protection d. ground-fault
current
50. A small light bulb with a current of 10 amperes is connected across a 120 volt line.
What is the power through the bulb?
a. 1.2 KW b. 1 KW c. 1.3 KW d. 1.1 KW
51. A weak link in a circuit which will break when too much current flows through it
is a
a. relay b. fuse c. circuit breaker d. control switch
53. What voltage would require producing a flow of 10 amperes through a resistance
of 12 ohms?
a. 120 V b. 121 V c. 122 V d. 123 V
54. The most important reason for not fusing the neutral in a 120/240 volt, 3-wire
system is
a. the additional fuse protection is unnecessary
b. the increased cost of 3 – fuse outlet is important
c. the blowing of neutral fuse may produce serious voltage unbalance in the circuit
d. a neutral fuse increases the hazard of shock
55. What should you do first when you arrive to troubleshoot a defective machine?
a. open the controller enclosure and make a visual check
b. press the start push button switch
c. press the overload relay reset button
d. talk and inquire from the operator of the machine
56. Using tools on the job can results damages in the tools and/ or the user
a. provide b. load c. wrong d. right
57. For service drop conductor not exceeding 600 volts, the minimum clearance over
commercial area& parking lots subject to trucktraffic is
a. 2100 mm b. 4600 mm c. 3700 mm d. 5500 mm
58. Which of the following electrical wires has the highest ampacity?
a. 22 mm2b. 30 mm2 c. 5.5 mm2 d. 50 mm2
SATISFACTORY
QUESTIONS:
RESPONSE
The candidate should answer the following questions:
YES NO
Extension Questions
1. What will be the effect if you were using different
brands of outlet/lighting fixtures instead of the specified
plan in the drawing?
Answer: There will be no effect in the operation excepts
for quality and durability.
2. What is the importance of equipment grounding?
Answer: For personal safety
3. What is the minimum size of service entrance
conductors?
Answer: 8.0 mm2.
4. What is the maximum distance of conduit support or
strap after a junction box?
Answer: Not more than 900 mm
5. What would you do if some wiring in the lighting or
power panel board is warm?
Answer: Check for loose connection on the terminals
6. Why housekeeping important in the workplace?
Answer: To keep the place presentable and safe for
workers
7. In measuring an unknown voltage, what should be the
setting of the VOM selector switch?
Answer: Select highest range setting of the VOM
8. When handling heavy installation materials and tools
what safety equipment should you WEAR?
Answer: Wear hand gloves and safety shoes
9. What is the PEC requirement on standard height for
switches and outlet?
Answer: Standard height for switches is 1,500 mm
Standard height for outlet is 300 mm
10. If you are given the option to install a panel board,
where is the most appropriate locations?
Answer: It should be located in a readily accessible
location
11. What will be the effect if threaded portion of conduit is
not fully fitted to the coupling?
Answer: The exposed threads will easily corrode
12. What is the role of the ballast in a fluorescent lighting
fixture?
Answer: Current limiter or current regulator
13. If a wire was cut short, is it advisable to splice or joint it
inside the raceway?Why?
Answer: No, because of safety
14. What is the primary objective of the Philippine
Electrical Code (PEC)?
Answer: SAFETY/To establish basic materials quality
and safe work standards
15. When is safety goggles use mandatory?
Answer: When grinding and cutting metals using
high-speed grinders
16.What is the maximum temperature rating of a THHN
insulated conductor?
Answer: 900C
17. How is electric energy consumption measured by a
utility company?
Answer: In terms of kilowatt-hours (KW-Hr)
18.What is the type of raceway or service conduit is usually
used?
Answer: Rigid metal conduit (RMC)
19. What would you do if the installed wirings have no
continuity during testing?
Answer: Check the installation for open circuit
20. According to PEC requirement, in what particular
circuit is the installation of RCCB’s mandatory?
Answer: Installation of RCCB’s is mandatory in damp
locations like kitchen, bathroom, and laundry rooms
21. What minimum size of electrical extensions cord should
be used with most portable disc grinders?
Answer: No. 12 AWG or 3.5 mm2
22. Explain on how to protect the ears of the jack hammer’s
operator?
Answer: Sound- blocking earmuffs must be worn by the
operator to prevent a form of hearing damage
23. Give at 3 applications of the Electrical Metallic Tubing
(EMT)
Answer: a. exposed and concealed c. wet
locations
b. corrosion protection
24. What type of manual bender used to bend rigid steel
conduit?
Answer: Rigid bender
25. What type of electrical material is used for splitting
conductors and splices?
Answer: Junction box
26. According to PEC requirement, in what particular area
is the installation of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) outlet mandatory?
Answer: a. garage b. bathroom c. outside d.
damp locations
27. What type of over-current device that trips on overloads
and shorts and is resettable?
Answer: Circuit breakers
28. What type of over-current device known as sacrificial
over-current protection device?
Answer: Fuse
29. What type of conductors used to connect equipment
frames of wiring system enclosures to the ground bus?
Answer: Grounding conductors
30. What part of a panel boards/load center that allows the
user to install conduit and cables?
Answer: Knockout hole
31. What are the function of fuses and circuit breakers in
electrical circuit?
Answer: a. Serves as the protection of conductors
b. Serves as protection of electrical loads and
equipment
c. Serves as current limiter to the circuit
32. What instrument is used to measure illuminance?
Answer: Luxmeter
33. What type of lamp that is used in social areas where
good rendering and a warm, pleasant, low key effect is
desired?
Answer: Incandescent lamp
34. What type of lamp used for large general lighting
system in offices, commercials establishments and
industrial plants?
Answer: Fluorescent lamp
35. What type of lamp used in Retail clothing and furniture
stores, ware house and factories?
Answer: Metal halide
36. What material is a THW made of?
Answer: Thermoplastic materials
37. What would you do if during testing and checking some
ground wires are inadvertently terminated to the neutral
bus?
Answer: Disconnect the ground wires from the neutral
bus and terminate them to
the ground bus.
38. What would you do if you found out that the auxiliary
apparatus to be installed is not according to specification?
Answer: Do not install and refer the matter to your
supervisor.
39. What is the PEC requirement on the number of bends
allowed in a conduit run?
Answer: Not more than three 900 bend
40. What is the required tripping time for RCCB’s?
Answer: The required tripping time for RCCB’s is
0.0025 second
41. What ampere rating of fuse is used to protect a 5.5 mm2
TW?
Answer: 30 amperes
42. For a building to have a fire sprinkler system, how high
should it be?
Answer: 15 meters
43. What would you do if the conduit/device to be installed
is not according to specification?
Answer: Refer this to your supervisor.
44. What would you do if the actual field installation can
not conform to drawing?
Answer: Use your common sense, the drawing is only
used as a guide.
Consult also your supervisor.
45. What is the requirement of the PEC on how the bends
are made?
Answer: Bends are made in such way that the conduit
shall not be injured and that the interval diameter shall not
be affectively reduced
46. Is wiring of an automobile or aircraft covered by the
PEC? Why?
Answer: No, because it is governed by a different code
47. A client asked you to extend an outlet to his newly
added convenience store in his house, would you advise to
secure a wiring permit? Why?
Answer: Yes , any alteration, addition and change in the
electrical wiring
systems requires an electrical permit.
48. Explain the difference between a rapid start and a pre-
heat start fluorescent lamp?
Answer: A pre-heat start makes use a bi-metallic starter.
Rapid start does
not require a starter.
49. What is meant by * NEMA 3R* ?
Answer: It is a rain-tight enclosure normally used for
outdoor installation
Feedback to candidate :
The candidate’s underpinning knowledge was :
Candidate
signature : Date :
Assessor
Date :
signature :
Test II- Identifying Electrical Symbols: Direction: Identify the following symbols.
Write the description of the symbols on the space provided
1. ––––––– 2.
3. TTC
4. 2
5. 6.
7. F 8.
9. 10. 2-w or 3-w
—— – —— –
11. 12. S4w
——
13. or 14.
15. WP 16. PS
17. S3 18. SW
19. 20.
21. 22. R
23. LP
24. S3w
25. 26.
ACU
WH
D
27. SK 28.
29. 30. 1
31. PP
32.
33. 34.
35. M
or
M
36.
37. 38.
39. V
40. MDP
Test I-MULTIPLE CHOICES: Direction: Choose the correct answer and write the only letter on the space provided
before the number.
1.
3.
6.
9.
12.
15.
18.
21.
24.
27.
30.
33.
36.
43.
47.
51..
54.
PPE:1.
5.
9.