The box use for convenience outlet is

Answer: Utility Box

A mechanical connector that is crimped unto a

conductor for both splice and termination is known as
Answer: Mechanical lug

Commonly used adhesive materials for joining of PVC conduit

Answer: PVC Solvent

The size of circuit breaker to be used in 40 A motor full load

current is
Answer: Equal to 100AT

A live duplex wire can be de-energized quickly and safely by

cutting______.
Answer: one-by-one using diagonal cutter

When measuring load resistance, the ohmmeter is connected

______.
Answer: in series with the load

What is the Ampacity of #8.0 sq.mm.THW wires?

Answer: 25 amperes

What will you do if the load schedule reflects a 20AT/2.0-

sq.mm.Lighting Branch Circuit of which circuit breaker is
overrated?
Answer: Look for the wiring layout and check groupings.

Part of the Auxiliary System that set the motion-trigger action

individually for each camera
Answer: Motion Detection
Which of the following electrical parameters apply or labeled to
all kinds of switches?
Answer: Rated current and rated voltage

A portable grinder is considered a ___________________.

Answer: Electrical tool

A part providing an appropriate degree protection of

equipment against contains external influences and defined
degree of protection against contacts with live parts any
direction?
Answer: Enclosure

An accessory which serves to complete a conduit system, such

as bushings and access fitting.
Answer: Sleeve

A point in the wiring system at which current is taken to supply a

utilization equipment
Answer: convenience outlet

In conduit installation, to make a 90-degree bend, you will use

_________ mechanical rather than an electrical function.
Answer: Elbow

The box uses for typical switches

Answer: Utility Box

The minimum size of conduit commonly used in laying –out of

Auxiliary Devices
Answer: ¾” PVC molding

What type of hand tools commonly used in boring of ½

“diameter hole?
in a panel board
Answer: Hacksaw and Hammer
A mechanical device such as locknut, bushing or connectors
intended primarily for a mechanical rather than an electrical
function.
Answer: Tightness

What are the types of fitting commonly used for tightening

between the boxes?
and the conduit?
Answer: Conduit strap

The box uses for typical switches

Answer: Full Box

These are sheet metal troughs with hinged or removable covers

for housing and protecting electrical wires and cables and in
which conductors are laid in place these are installed. They are
called ____.
Answer: Bus ways

Most of the required electrical parameters apply to an

incandescent bulb are
Answer: Rated power and rated current

When tightening a terminal screw connection, the end of the

wire should pass around the screw in the same direction as the
screw is turned so that
Answer: the wire will not turn off

A part providing an appropriate degree protection of

equipment against contains external influences and defined
degree of protection against contacts with live parts any
direction.
Answer: Enclosure
Why is it necessary to use torque wrench in tightening bolted
joints of copper bus bars inside bus ducts and bus ways?
Answer: To make sure the joints are well tightened

When raceways are exposed to widely different temperatures it

should be ______.
Answer: Sealed

Before adding to or altering an installation, you must ensure that

_____________.
Answer: Safety precautions are followed

The size of circuit breaker to be used in 40 A motor full load

current is
Answer: Equal to 100AT

The selection requirements for circuit breaker are

Answer: Kilo Ampere Interrupting Capacity, Ampere Trip and
Ampere Frame

A technical term for type TW wires used in building wirings is

___________
Answer: Moisture Resistance

An electrician should always have his tools in good working

condition, the most important reason being is___
Answer: defective tools can cause accidents or damage to
equipment

When measuring load resistance, the ohmmeter is connected

______.
Answer: in series with the load
If a 5.5 sq.mm. TW wire inside a conduit pipe relates to eighty (80)
percent loading, what is the maximum allowable loading that it
can sustain?
Answer: 25 amperes

Part of the Auxiliary System that set the motion-trigger action

individually for each camera
Answer: Motion Detection

Which of the following is an output device?

Answer: Magnetic Lock

A diagram that shows the location and actual termination of the

auxiliary devices.
Answer: Wiring diagram

Why is housekeeping in the workplace?

Answer. To keep the place presentable and safety for workers.

What will be the effect if you were using different brand of a

outlets/lighting fixtures instead of the specified plan in the
drawing?
Answer. There will be no effect in the operation except for the
quality and durability.

When safety goggles use mandatory?

Answer. When grinding and cutting metals using high-speed
grinder.

What is the maximum temperature rating of a THHN insulated

conductor?
Answer. 90 o c

What Material Is a THW Made Of?

Answer. Thermoplastic Material
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 neutral bus and
terminate them to the ground bus.

What is the important of equipment grounding?

Answer. For personnel Safety.

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.

In measuring an unknown voltage, what should be the setting

of the VOM selector Switch?
Answer. Selecting highest range setting of VOM
When handling heavy installation materials and tools, what
safety equipment should you wear?
Answer. Wear hand gloves and safety shoes.

What would you do if the conduit/ device to be installed is not

according to specification?
Answer. Refer this to your supervisor

What would you do if actual field installation does not conform

to drawing?
Answer. Use your common sense, the drawing is only used as a
guide. Also consult your super visor.

What are the PEC requirements on the standard height for

switches and outlets?
Answer. Standard height for switches and outlet is 1,500 mm
and 300 mm respectively.
What are the PEC requirements on how bends are made?
Answer. Bends are made in such a way that the conduit shall
not be injured and that the interval diameter shall not be
effectively reduced.

What are the primary objectives of PEC?

Answer. SAFETY/ to establish basic material quality and safe
work standards.

Is wire of an automobile or aircraft covered by PEC? Why?

Answer. No because it is governed by different code.

If you are giving to install a panel board, where is the most

appropriate location?
Answer. Its is should be located in a readily accessible location.

If a wire was cut short, is it advisable to splice it inside the race

way?
Answer. No. Because of safety.

A client asked to extend an outlet to his newly added

convenience store in his house, would your advice to secure a
wiring permit? Why?
Answer. Yes, any alteration, Addition and change in the
electrical wiring systems require an electrical permit.

What will be the effect if the threaded portion of conduit is not

fully fitted to the coupling?
Answer. The exposed threads will easily corrode

Explain the difference between rapid ballast and a pre- heat

start fluorescent lamp?
Answer. A pre-heat start makes use of a bi-metric starter. Rapid
Start Does not require a starter.
What is the role of the ballast in fluorescent lighting fixture?
Answer. Current limiter or current regulator

What is meant by “NEMA 3R”?

Answer. It is a rain-tight enclosure normally used for outdoor
installation

What are the PEC requirements on the number of bends

allowed in a conduit run?
Answer. Not more than three 90 o bend

According to PEC in what Particular circuit is the installation of

RCCBS mandatory?
Answer. Installation of RCCBs is mandatory in Damp locations
like kitchen, bathroom, and laundry rooms.

What is the requires tripping time for RCCBs?

Answer. The required tripping time for RCCBs is 0.0025 second.

If you are giving the option to install a panel board, where is the
most appropriate location?
Answer. It should be in a readily accessible location.

If a wire was cut short, is it advisable to splice it inside a

raceway? Why?
Answer. No because of safety.

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 require an electrical permit.

What will be affect in threaded will easily corrode.

Answer. The exposed thread will easily corrode.
Explain the difference between a rapid start and pre-heat start
fluorescent lamp?
Answer. A pre-heat start makes use of a bi-metric starter. Rapid
start does not require a starter.

Metal cabinet are used for lighting circuits are grounded to.
Answer. Reduce the shock hazard

How many markings should a rigid non-metallic conduit have?

Answer. 1

What type of switch used to control one lamp from two

locations?
Answer. Three-way switch

The main reason why blown fuse should not be bridged

importantly by a copper wire because.
Answer. The circuit may not be protected adequately against
overload.

What device is used for testing an armature for short, circuited

coil?
Answer. Growler

What is a device designed to open a current carrying circuit

without injury to itself under abnormal condition?
Answer. Circuit breaker

A device used to remove sharp burns or rough edges is a

______________
Answer. Reamer

One identifying feature of a squirrel-cage induction motor is

that it has an.
Answer. Slip rings
What is the role of the ballast in a fluorescent lighting fixture?
Answer. Current limiter or current regulator.

What is meant by NEMA 3R?

Answer. It is a rain-tight enclosure normally used for outdoor
installation.

What should you do first when you arrive to troubleshoot a

defective machine?
Answer. Talk and inquire from the operator of the machine.

Noisy operation of a motor is caused by?

Answer. Rotor, rubbing the stator.

As a safety measure, it is best not to use water to extinguish

electrical equipment under fire.
Answer. May transmit the shock to the user

What rating has a feeder conductor in relation to its protective

device when used for general purpose?
Answer. Equal or greater than protection rating.

Static capacitor is used to improve the power factor because

them?
Answer. Provide continues change of power factor

What is the minimum size of service entrance conductor?

Answer. 8.0 mm2 or 3.2 mm

What ampere rating of fuse is used to protect a 5.5 mm2 TW?

Answer. 30 amperes

For building to have a fire sprinkler system, how high should it

be?
Answer. 15 meters
What is the type of raceway or service entrance conduit is
usually used?
Answer. Rigid metallic conduit (RMC)

What is the maximum distance of conduit support strap after a

junction box?
Answer. Not more than 900mm

What would you do if the installed wiring has no continuity

during testing?
Answer. Check the installation for open circuit.

What would you do if some wiring in the lighting or power panel

board is warm?
Answer. Check for loose connection on the terminal.

The most important reason for using friction tape over a splice is
to.
Answer. Prevent damage to the rubber tape

An electrician has been assigned to a certain job and has

been told that it is essential that it be finished by certain time. If
after working diligently for some time he realizes that he cannot
finish the job in time, he should.
Answer. Notify his foreman

The actual power consumed in electrical system is expressed in.

Answer. Kilowatt (KW)

One of the objectives of preventive maintenance is

Answer. To keep the machine in good condition

Personal protective equipment (PPE) helps

Answer. To reduce in juries
The most important reason for not fusing the neutral in a
120/240-volt,3-wire system is.
Answer. The blowing of neutral fuse may produce serious
voltage unbalance in the circuit

What is the practical unit of energy?

Answer. KWHR

A fuse puller is used in replacing.

Answer. Plug fuses

For service drop conductor not exceeding 600 volts, the

minimum clearance over commercial area and parking lot
subject to truck traffic is.
Answer. 5500 mm

A weak link in a circuit which will break when too much current
flows through it is a.
Answer. Fuse

The overhead conductor from the last pole of the utility

company to the first point of attachment to the building is the.
Answer. Service drop

What would you do if the installation manual for installing

selector switch for the ammeter is not available during
installation?
Answer Do not tests the circuit n current without testing of any
testing equipment or tools. Make a final check, ensure
the safety first.

A portable grinder is considered as what kind of tools?

Answer Power tools it is use for Grinding, Cutting (Woods,
Concretes, Steel, Margoles etc.)
Explain how grounding system can prevent someone from
receiving electrical shock.
Answer A difference can occur when either current is flowing
down the earth wire or through someone's body to ground
(and back to the neutral point through the earthling system). ...
Electricity flows only

When the circuit is complete. And our body is a great

conductor of Current.
Answer. In electrical engineering, ground or earth is the
reference point in an electrical circuit from which voltages are
measured, a common return path for electric current, or a
direct physical connection to the Earth. Electrical circuits may
be connected to ground (earth) for several reasons.

How do you protect the electrical system from lighting?

Answer To protect the electrical system from lighting use
grounding system, use GFCI, use appropriate circuit breaker
and wire for different types of circuit or systems.

Identify the basic component of lighting protection system

Answer Grounding, Breaker, Switches and GFCI.

What is the purpose of electrician knife instead of using

electrician pliers?
Answer. The electrician's knife has been specifically designed
for the detail work of the electrician, whether that involves fans,
fridges, or fine electronics. It is suitable for both normal wire
stripping as well as for heavier duty cable.

In standard practice, rubber tape is commonly used in

insulating bared conductor especially outdoor installation for
the purpose of what?
Answer. It is primarily used for insulating moisture sealing joints,
splices, and connections in electrical cables up to high
voltages. PIB (Poly isobutylene) rubber self-amalgamating tape
is used for more general purpose electrical lower voltage
sealing and insulating cable applications.

What it is the best as safety measure, not to use water to

extinguish electrical fires?
Answer Because water conducts electrical currents, using
water on a Class C fire can
result in a spread of the ... However, this is not always safe or
possible and sometimes it is unclear if an appliance is
completely cut off from its ...

Give at least 5 mechanical devices use in installation of

conduit?
Answer. Pipe Bender, Hickey, Pipe Reamer, Pipe Vice, Conduit
Cutter/ Pipe Cutter, Heat gun/ Torch, Pipe Treader.

A motor which will not operate on DC is the.

Answer. Series motor

The electrician’s tapered reamer is used for.

Answer. Reaming the ends of rigid conduit after it is cut

An electrician should always make sure that his tools are kept in
good condition because.
Answer. Defective tools may cause accident or damage

What is the safety value of insulation on electrical maintenance

tools?
Answer. Ensure the safety of users

What are the different types of conduit?

Answer. Rigid nonmetallic conduit (PVC), Rigid Metallic Conduit
(RMC), Intermediate Metallic Conduit (IMC)Galvanized Rigid
Conduit (GRC), Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT), Flexible Metallic
Conduit (FMC), Flexible Plastic Conduit (FPC)
In what purpose of providing a pull box and conduit?
Answer. Conduit Bodies Used as a Box for Housing Splices or ...
purpose, are provided by the manufacturer of the conduit
body. ... dimensions for pull and junction boxes and conduit
bodies to ...

Name at least 3 types of personal protective equipment

required to be worn on most job sites.
Answer. Hard hat, Gloves, Safety Shoes, eye Glass

What do you mean by enclosure?

Answer. Enclosure is an electrical cabinet for electrical or
electronics equipment to mount switches, knobs and displays
and to prevent electrical shock.

What are the types of service applied to the building?

Answer building Service might include:
Building Control System
Energy Distribution
Energy Supply (Gas Electricity and renewable such as solar,
wind, geothermal and biomass)
Escalator and lifts
Facade Engineering (such as building shading requirements)
Fire Safety, detection, and protection

What you mean by PEC?

Answer. PEC means Philippine electrical code. This code refers
to safety and standards, Quality of materials and Jobs/works.

The 24 hours protection for home and commercial building to

monitor and access the video any timer, anywhere on this
device?
Answer. CCTV

What is the meaning of CCTV?

Answer Close Circuit Television System
What types of extinguisher used in electrical fire?
Answer Fire extinguishers with a Class C rating are suitable for
fires in “live” electrical equipment. Both mono ammonium
phosphate and sodium bicarbonate are commonly used to
fight this type of fire because of their nonconductive properties.

What is the function of motion detection in CCCTV?

Answer. Motion Detection Camera Recording. Motion
detection camera recording is a function of the surveillance
DVR and not the camera. CCTV Camera Pros JP surveillance
DVRs support the ability to record video when motion is
detected in any of the cameras. ... From the DVRs System
Menu, select Record Setup.