151.

RME Board April 1997

This type of loads will NOT require Electrical Permits nor Certificate of Inspection. Which
one is this?
A. Fixed water heater
B. Fixed electric range
C. Window type room air conditions
D. Portable appliances rated not more than 1200 volt-amperes

152. The ampacity of capacitor circuit conductors shall NOT be less than what percentage of
the rated current of the capacitor?
A. 125 % C. 135 %
B. 115 % D. 150 %

153. RME Board April 1996

The Philippine Electrical Code, Part 1 does not cover wiring of equipment installed
within or to or from one of the following. Which one is this?
A. Trailers C. Water crafts
B. Mobile homes D. Airplanes

154. RME Board April 1996

When thermal overload relay are used for the protection of a three-phase induction
motor, their primary purpose is to protect the motor in case of
A. Short circuit between lines C. high voltage
B. Reversal of phase sequence D. sustained overload

155. RME Board March 1998

Communication cables and wires shall have a voltage rating NOT less than _____.
A. 400 volts C. 600 volts
B. 300 volts D. 250 volts

156. RME Board April 1997

The electrical drawing of single family shall show the following EXCEPT one.
A. Floor plan C. Location Plan
B. Computation of illumination D. One-line diagram

157. Before starting any electrical work, alteration, repair or extension on any electrical
system, which of the following permit is needed?
A. Building Permit C. Wiring Permit
B. Extension Permit D. Electrical Permit

158. RME Board October 1995

The electrical plans for residential house include the following items EXCEPT one. Which
one is this?
A. Substation plan C. Floor plan showing location of service
 B. Location plan D. Layout of wiring plan for general lighting
and receptacle outlets
159. RME Board October 1996
A lighting fixture shall be wired with a flexible lighting cord with a cross sectional area of
NOT less than a certain minimum area. Which is this?
A. 0.75 mm2 C. 0.50 mm2
B. 2.00 mm 2 D. 1.25 mm2

160. RME Board April 2003

Where extensive metal in or on buildings may become energized and is subject to
personal contact ___ will provide additional safety.
A. Bonding C. suitable arresters
B. Suitable ground detectors D. adequate bonding and grounding

161. RME Board October 1995

For a motor started to be in sight of the controlled motor, it must NOT be more than
___ metes away.
A. 20 C. 25
B. 10 D. 15

162. RME Board April 1995

A continuous electrical load is one where the maximum current is expected to continue
for a minimum duration of time. What is this minimum duration of time?
A. 1 hour C. 3 hours
B. 4 hours D. 2 hours

163. RME Board April 1994

Branch circuit conductors supplying a single phase motor shall have an ampacity NOT
exceeding
A. 100 % C. 200 %
B. 125 % D. 115 %

164. RME Board October 1994

Lamp protection shall be provided by elevation of at least ___ meters from the normal
working surface.
A. 2 C. 2.5
B. 1 D. 3

165. RME Board October 1995, RME Board April 1996

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
166. What is the maximum allowed operating temperature of type TW conductors?
A. 75 oC C. 60 oC
B. 50 oC D. 90 oC

167. EE Board October 1998

What is the maximum allowable distance interval between supports securing busaways?
A. 1000 mm C. 1800 mm
B. 2000 mm D. 1500 mm

168. Where does the electrical permit for buildings, trailers, mobile homes or other premises
be filed?
A. Department of Public Works and Hi-ways (DPWH)
B. Local Building Office
C. Office of the Electrical Inspector
D. Office of the Local Utility Engineer

169. RME Board October 1996

Resistors and reactors shall not be installed in close proximity to combustible materials
such that it constitutes a fire hazard. What minimum clearance is required by the Code?
A. 250 mm C. 400 mm
B. 300 mm D. 100 mm

170. Mineral insulated metal sheathed cable shall be permitted in any of the following
installations EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
A. For control circuits C. For feeder circuits
B. Where exposed to oil and gasoline D. Where exposed to corrosive atmosphere

171. RME Board October 1995

In judging the suitability of electrical equipment for proper mounting, the following
factors should be considered, one of which is the LEAST important. Which is this?
A. Type of enclosure C. Electrical insulation
B. Wire bending D. Mechanical strength

172. RME Board October 1995

In every drawing, the title block shall be a standard strip, which shall contain the name
of the project, owner, title of the sheet, scale used, name and signature of the PEE. How
wide is this strip?
A. 35 mm C. 40 mm
B. 30 mm D. 45 mm

173. RME Board October 1996

Before an ammeter is disconnected from an energized current transformer circuit, one
of the procedures should be followed. Which one is this?
A. Primary winding should be shorted C. Secondary winding should be opened
 B. Secondary winding should be shorted D. Primary winding should be opened

174. RME Board April 1996

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
A. The use of inductive ballast or fluorescent lamps is usually because it is the most
efficient.
B. Lighting fixtures having exposed ballasts shall be so installed that thy will not be in
contact with combustible materials.
C. A ballast which incorporate an autotransformer to raise the voltage to more than
300 V shall be supplied only be a supply system which is grounded.
D. A receptacle outlet installed outdoors shall be located so that water accumulation is
not likely to touch the outlet cover or plate.

175. RME Board April 1995

The primary winding of a step down transformer shall be protected on the primary side
be an overcurrent device rated NOT more than a certain percentage of the primary
current. Which is this percentage?
A. 110 % C. 80 %
B. 125 % D. 150 %

176. RME Board April 1996

Light fixtures suspended from ceiling be chains should be wired so that the
A. chain is grounded C. wires will not touch the chains
B. wires help support the fixture D. wires do not support the fixture

177. RME Board October 1994

A storage battery supplying emergency lighting and power shall maintain no less than
87.5 % of full voltage at total load for a period of at least
A. 1.5 hours C. 2.0 hours
B. 2.5 hours D. 1.0 hour

178. RME Board April 1995

What is the nominal supply voltage specified by the PEC for residential homes?
A. 225 volts AC C. 240 volts AC
B. 230 volts AC D. 220 volts AC

179. RME Board April 2003

The ampacity of type UF cable shall be that of ___ conductors.
A. 60 oF C. 60 oF
o
B. 140 C D. 75 oC

180. EE Board October 1996

For service drop conductors not exceeding 600 volts, its minimum clearance over
commercial areas, parking lots subject to truck traffic is
 A. 3700 mm C. 5500 mm
B. 4600 mm D. 3100 mm

181. RME Board October 1996

The Electrical Code requires that electrical plans and drawings shall be drawn on sheets
of the following standard size. Which one is NOT considered standard?
A. 600 mm x 900 mm C. 760 mm x 1000 mm
B. 217 mm x 279 mm D. 500 mm x 760 mm

182. Where buildings exceed three stories or 15 m in height, overhead lines shall be
arranged, so that a clear space at least ___ wide will be lft to facilitate the raising of
ladders when necessary for the fire fighting.
A. 1800 mm C. 2000 mm
B. 1500 mm D. 1900 mm

183. RME Board April 1995

What locations do NOT allow the installation of PVC rigid conduits?
A. Hazardous locations C. Wet locations
B. Corrosive locations D. In concealed locations

184. RME Board October 1995

Where no standard electrical equipment of the exact size or rating is available and the
next larger size is neither available the next smaller size or rating maybe used provided a
special permission is obtained from one of the following. Which one is this?
A. Barrio Captain C. Electrical Inspector
B. Mayor D. Fire Chief

185. RME Board April 1994

Which of the following wires has 75-ohm impedance?
A. Foam-filled twin lead C. Flat twin lead
B. Coaxial D. None of these

186. RME Board April 1996

Wiring methods and materials allowed by the Code for gasoline stations include all the
following EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
A. Type MI cable with approved terminal C. Rigid non-metallic conduit
fitting
B. Threaded steel intermediate conduit D. Threaded rigid metal conduit

187. RME Board April 1996

Explosion hazards exist due to the presence of the following material EXCEPT one.
Which one is this?
A. Combustible dust C. Flammable liquids
B. Flammable vapors D. Carbon dioxide gas
188. RME Board April 2003
Employees shall read ___ and ___ and warn others who are in danger near energized
equipment or lines.
A. First aid equipment or lines C. warning signs and signals
B. Manhole and vaults D. body belts and safety straps

189. RME Board April 1995

In hazardous location, the use of non-metallic conduit shall be permitted provided it is
buried NOT less than ___ below the earth level.
A. 400 mm C. 1,000 mm
B. 600 mm D. 500 mm

190. RME Board October 1995

Equipment for installation in hazardous locations must be tested and approved for use
according to the classification of the hazards involved. These are divided into ___
groups.
A. 4 C. 7
B. 3 D. 6

191. RME Board October 1996

Refers to the power plant mounted on wheels as used in the railroad transportation
industry.
A. Electric locomotive C. LRT
B. Electric fan D. None of these

192. RME Board October 1995

Hazardous locations are classified by the Philippine Electrical Code in how many classes?
A. Two classes C. Three classes
B. Four classes D. One class

193. RME Board April 1996, RME Board April 1997

A phase converter is usually employed to convert single-phase to three-phase power
supply so that three-phase motors maybe used. For this service, the PEC specifies that
the single-phase conductors shall have an ampacity of NOT less than ___ of the full load
current rating of motor or load being served where the input and the output voltages
are identical.
A. 173 % C. 216 %
B. 240 % D. 350 %

194. RME Board October 1996

Which of the following statements on wiring in commercial garages and shops is NOT
correct?
A. The ground conductor shall be connected to the ground terminal of the utilization
equipment.
 B. Receptacles, attachment plugs and similar devices shall be of the polarized type.
C. Lamps and lamp holders for fixed lighting that are located above vehicles shall be
installed not lower than 2,500 mm.
D. Battery chargers and batteries being charged shall not be located in location
classified as hazardous.

195. Type IGS cable is using a dry craft paper tape and an SF6 gas. What do you mean by SF6?
A. Sulfur fluoride C. Sulfur chloride
B. Sulfur hexafluoride D. Sulfur hexachloride

196. RME Board April 1996

Communication wires and cables shall be separated at LEAST a certain minimum
distance from service drops of electric light and power conductors, which are not
installed in a raceway or in cable. What is this minimum distance?
A. 150 mm C. 300 mm
B. 175 mm D. 200 mm

197. RME Board October 1996

Flexible cords used in location where there is a lot of flying flint or fibrs shall comply
with following EXCEPT one. Which one is this?
A. It shall be approved for use in locations which are vapor-filled.
B. It shall contain in addition to the conductors, a grounding conductor.
C. It shall be of type approved for extra hard usage.
D. It shall be provided with suitable seal to prevent the entrance of dust.

198. RME Board April 1994

Auxiliary gutters shall not contain more than ___ current carrying conductors at any
cross section.
A. 36 C. 30
B. 32 D. 24

199. For watercrafts, the electrical permit shall be secured from which of the following
government agency?
A. Philippine Coast Guard C. Maritime Industry Authority
B. Philippine Ports Authority D. Maritime Shipping Industry

200. RME Board April 1996

Where coaxial cable is attached to building, they should have a separation of at least
___ from electric light or power cables.
A. 100 mm C. 250 mm
B. 50 mm D. 200 mm
 KEY TO TEST 23
1. B 41. D 81. C 121. D 161. D
2. C 42. C 82. D 122. D 162. C
3. A 43. D 83. C 123. C 163. B
4. D 44. C 84. A 124. A 164. A
5. B 45. C 85. D 125. D 165. B
6. B 46. D 86. A 126. D 166. C
7. D 47. B 87. B 127. A 167. D
8. B 48. D 88. B 128. A 168. B
9. A 49. A 89. D 129. A 169. B
10. D 50. B 90. A 130. D 170. D
11. C 51. A 91. B 131. B 171. C
12. B 52. C 92. C 132. B 172. C
13. C 53. A 93. D 133. D 173. B
14. B 54. A 94. D 134. A 174. A
15. C 55. B 95. D 135. A 175. B
16. C 56. B 96. A 136. C 176. D
17. C 57. D 97. B 137. B 177. A
18. B 58. D 98. C 138. C 178. B
19. A 59. D 99. A 139. B 179. C
20. C 60. A 100. C 140. A 180. C
21. D 61. B 101. B 141. D 181. B
22. C 62. A 102. A 142. C 182. D
23. B 63. D 103. B 143. C 183. A
24. A 64. C 104. D 144. D 184. C
25. B 65. C 105. B 145. C 185. B
26. C 66. B 106. D 146. A 186. C
27. C 67. C 107. C 147. B 187. D
28. D 68. A 108. C 148. B 188. C
29. C 69. A 109. D 149. B 189. B
30. C 70. A 110. C 150. B 190. B
31. A 71. A 111. D 151. D 191. A
32. A 72. D 112. A 152. C 192. C
33. C 73. D 113. D 153. D 193. C
34. B 74. B 114. D 154. D 194. C
35. C 75. C 115. C 155. B 195. B
36. A 76. B 116. C 156. B 196. C
37. C 77. A 117. B 157. D 197. C
38. C 78. A 118. B 158. A 198. C
39. D 79. C 119. B 159. A 199. C
40. C 80. D 120. C 160. D 200. A