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1
Q

What are the 9 electrical materials?

A
  1. panel board
  2. circuit breakers
  3. wires and cables
  4. conductor materials
  5. insulation materials
  6. conduit
  7. junction box
  8. sockets/outlets
  9. switch
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2
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_____ is an enclosure of protective devices such as circuit breakers.

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panel board

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3
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____ serves as a central point where electricity is received from the main electrical supply and then divided into individual circuits for lighting, outlets, appliances, and other electrical loads.

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panel board

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4
Q

A ____ is a safety device that protects an electric circuit from damage caused by an overcurrent or short circuit.

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circuit breaker

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5
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The primary function of this device is to interrupt the current flow to shield the equipment and prevent the risk of fire.

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circuit breaker

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6
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____ can be operated manually and automatically trips in case of overload and short circuit condition.

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circuit breaker

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7
Q

MCB (5a to 40A)

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miniature circuit breaker

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8
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MCCB (50A to 2500A)

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molded case circuit breaker

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9
Q

ACB (500A to 3500A)

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air circuit breaker

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10
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OCB (1000A and up)

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oil circuit breaker

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11
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VCB (600A and up)

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vacuum circuit breaker

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12
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SF6 (1000A and up)

A

SF6 circuit breaker

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13
Q

What are 3 wires and cables?

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  1. wire
  2. cable
  3. bare conductor
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14
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conductor + insulation (small size)

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wire

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15
Q

conductor + insulation + sheath (large size)

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cable

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16
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there is no insulation

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bare conductor

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17
Q

What is the unit for wires and cables?

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mm^2 or AWG

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18
Q

What are 4 core of cables?

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  1. single-core cable
  2. 2-core cable
  3. 3-core cable
  4. 4-core cable
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19
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What are 2 conductor materials?

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  1. copper wire
  2. aluminum wire
20
Q

What are 2 insulation materials?

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  1. PVC insulation wires
  2. cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)
21
Q

____ is widely used type of insulation material, inexpensive.

A

PVC insulation wires

22
Q

PVC insulation wires has an operating temeprature ranges from _____ to _____ deg C.

A

-55, +105

23
Q

____ is commonly used for building wiring, power distribution, and telecommunications.

A

PVC insulation wires

24
Q

____ is excellent high temperature resistance.

A

cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)

25
Q

____ is used in medium and high-voltage power cables.

A

cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)

26
Q

What are the 5 color codes of cable?

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  1. phase A (red)
  2. phase B (yellow)
  3. phase C (blue)
  4. neutral (black)
  5. earth/ground (green)
27
Q

____ is a plastic or metal piper where electrical wires are running.

A

conduit

28
Q

____ protects the wires and cables from damage.

A

conduit

29
Q

What are 4 kinds of conduit?

A
  1. rigid PVC conduit
  2. electrical non-metallic tubing (ENT)
  3. flexible metal conduit (FMC)
  4. rigid metal conduit (RMC)
30
Q

____ is usually used inside the wall, slabs, and floor screed.

A

rigid PVC conduit

31
Q

____ can be bent by being heated.

A

rigid PVC conduit

32
Q

_____ is a flexible corrugated plastic-type of tubing.

A

electrical non-metallic tubing (ENT)

33
Q

_____ has a spiral construction and applicable to area that require close quarters and tighter bends.

A

flexible metal conduit (FMC)

34
Q

____ is heavyweight galvanized steel that is installed using threaded fittings.

A

rigid metal conduit (RMC)

35
Q

____ is costly because it offers additional strength and durability.

A

rigid metal conduit (RMC)

36
Q

What are 5 standard sizes of conduits?

A
  1. 1/2 in
  2. 3/4 in
  3. 1 in
  4. 1 1/4 in
  5. 2 in
37
Q

____ is an electrical junctional box is an enclosure or container designed to house and protect electrical connections, wiring, and components.

A

junction box

38
Q

What are the 2 kinds of juntion box?

A
  1. octagonal junction box
  2. back boc
39
Q

A ____, also commonly referred to as an electrical socket or receptacle.

A

electrical outlet

40
Q

_____ is a device that provides a point of connection for electrical appliances and decies to access electrical power.

A

sockets/outlet

41
Q

What are 5 kinds of sockets/outlet?

A
  1. parallel outlet
  2. parallel outlet with grounding
  3. universal outlet
  4. two-way outler
  5. two-way outlet with grounding
42
Q

An ____ is a device that is used to interrupt or control the flow of electrical current in an electrical circuit.

A

electrical switch

43
Q

_____ are designed to provide a means for users to control the operation of lighting, appliances, machinery, and various electrical loads.

A

switches

44
Q

What are the 6 standard ratings of switch?

A
  1. 5A
  2. 10A
  3. 15A
  4. 20A
  5. 25A
  6. 30A
45
Q

____ represents the number of switch in a back box.

A

gang

46
Q

What are the 3 kinds of gang?

A
  1. 1 gang
  2. 2 gang
  3. 3 gang

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