Test 1 Flashcards
A reliable conductor used to ensure the required conductivity between metal parts which are to be electrically connected is called which of the following:
a. Connector
b. Bonding jumper
c. Insulated conductor
d. Branch connector
c. Insulated conductor
The current measured in amperes which a conductor can carry continuously under standard conditions without exceeding the conductor’s maximum temperature rating is called:
a. Maximum current
b. Conductor current
c. Ampacity
d. Convection amps
a. Maximum current
Limiting the total quantity of circuits in any given enclosure does which of the following:
a. Minimizes the effects of a short circuit in one circuit
b. Eliminates over-expansion in the future
c. Provides easy access to qualified workers
d. Provides a standard for the Authority Having Jurisdiction
a. Minimizes the effects of a short circuit in one circuit
Items in the Code that identify actions that are specifically required or prohibited are considered which of the following:
a. Permissive rules
b. Mandatory rules
c. Guidelines for examination of installation
d. Permitted use
b. Mandatory rules
Two or more ungrounded conductors with equal voltage running between them and a grounded conductor is considered which of the following:
a. Control circuit
b. Feeder
c. Branch circuit
d. Loop feed
c. Branch circuit
A device that de-energizes a circuit or a portion of a circuit within an established time frame when a current to ground exceeds the values determined for a Class A device is which of the following:
a. Circuit breaker
b. Fuse
c. Ground-fault interrupter
d. Voltage regulator switch
c. Ground-fault interrupter
A device that protects a motor against overheating and is an integral part of that motor is considered which of the following:
a. Integral fuse
b. Ground-fault protector
c. Thermal protector
d. Shunt trip switch
c. Thermal protector
An assembly of two or more single-pole fuses is which of the following:
a. Multiple fuse
b. Multi-tap connector
c. Switching device
d. Panel-board
a. Multiple fuse
A continuous load is one in which one of the following types of current is expected to run non-stop for three hours or more:
a. Continuous
b. Normal
c. Maximum
d. Limited
c. Maximum
A branch circuit where two or more ungrounded conductors, with a potential difference between them, and a grounded conductor with equal potential difference between it and each ungrounded conductor is referred to as which of the following:
a. Continuous loop feed system
b. Multi-wire
c. General purpose circuit
d. Regulated branch circuit
b. Multi-wire
The purpose of the Philippine Electrical Code is to provide which of the following:
a. A standard by which professionals may design installations
b. Efficient electrical installations
c. Cost-effective installations
d. Safe electrical installations
d. Safe electrical installations
Circuit voltage is best defined as which of the following:
a. Average potential between two conductors
b. Maximum potential difference between two conductors
c. Effective difference of potential between two conductors
d. Total amperes produced between two conductors
c. Effective difference of potential between two conductors
The connection device installed at an outlet to allow for two or more contact devices at the same yoke is which of the following:
a. Duplex outlet
b. Multiple receptacle
c. Slice connector
d. None of the above
b. Multiple receptacle
A large single panel assembly of panels containing mounted switches, overcurrent and protection devices and buses is considered which of the following:
a. Panelboard
b. Switchboard
c. Automatic transfer switch
d. Service panel
b. Switchboard
A switching device utilized to isolate a circuit or equipment from an established power source is determined to be which of the following:
a. Interrupter switch
b. Circuit breaker
c. Cutout
d. Disconnection Switch
d. Disconnection Switch
A compartment to which one or more air ducts are connected to form part of an air distribution system is called which of the following:
a. Plenum chamber
b. Ventilation duct
c. Air-flow box
d. Circulation cavity
a. Plenum chamber
Which of the following installations are covered by the Electrical Code:
a. Power wiring for a large industrial machine
b. Computer wiring in an office building
c. Telephone cable in a flexible duct
d. All the above
d. All the above
Chose the answer below that is not an approved means of mounting electrical equipment to a masonry wall:
a. Using screws that are driven into wooden plugs in the wall
b. Using bolts that are supported by metal plates on the back side
c. Using molly bolts through holes drilled completely through the wall
d. Using lag bolts screwed into lead masonry anchors
a. Using screws that are driven into wooden plugs in the wall
The clear work space on one side of equipment with exposed live parts, which operates at 600 volts nominal or less to ground, and which will require examination, adjustment or maintenance shall be at least which of the following:
a. 600 mm wide
b. 1000 mm wide
c. 760 mm wide
d. 2 times the width of the panel
c. 760 mm wide
The floor of a vault for electrical equipment with either a vacant space or additional floors below it shall have a minimum fire resistance of which of the following:
a. 1 hour
b. 3 hours
c. 6 hours
d. 12 hours
b. 3 hours