Philippine Electrical Code

1. Branch lighting circuits shall be protected by overcurrent devices not rated

more than ___________ amperes.
A. 30
B. 25
C. 20
D. 35
2. What is the maximum allowable voltage drop from the main circuit breaker to
the farthest lamp load?
A. 4%
B. 6%
C. 5%
D. 9%
3. The minimum insulation level for neutral conductor of residential installation
which has solidly grounded system shall be __________ volts.
A. 300
B. 400
C. 500
D. 600
4. Which of the following wires has 75 impedance?
A. Coaxial
B. Foam-filled twin lead
C. Flat twin lead
D. None of the above
5. Auxiliary gutters shall not contain more than _________ current carrying
conductors at any cross section.
A. 24
B. 26
C. 28
D. 30
6. Underfloor raceways may be occupied up to __________ of the area.
A. 34%
B. 36%
C. 38%
D. 40%
7. What loading shall be used for each receptacle when estimating the loading
of a branch circuit?
A. 160 volt-ampere
B. 180 volt-ampere
C. 200 volt-ampere
D. 220 volt-ampere

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8. In hazardous location, the use of non-metallic conduit shall be permitted
provided it is buried not less than ____________ below the earth level.
A. 300 mm
B. 400 mm
C. 500 mm
D. 600 mm
9. Hazardous locations are classified by the Philippine Electrical Code by how
many classes?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
10.The primary winding of a step down transformer shall be Protected on the
primary side by an overcurrent device rated not more than _________ of the
primary current.
A. 110%
B. 115%
C. 120%
D. 125%
11.Communication cables and wires shall have a voltage rating not less than
_________ volts.
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 400
12.Bonding jumpers which connect communication cable grounding conductor
and grounding electrode of the building shall not be smaller than what copper
size?
A. 12 mm2
B. 14mm2
C. 16mm2
D. 18mm2
13.What is the minimum vertical clearance from a finished grade of service drop
conductor installed between buildings on residential properties and
driveways?
A. 4200 mm
B. 4600 mm
C. 5200 mm
D. 5600 mm
14.What is the minimum electrical trade size for rigid metal conduit?
A. 12 mm
B. 15 mm
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C. 20 mm
D. 25 mm
15.The total load on overcurrent device located in a panelboard shall not exceed
________ of its rating.
A. 80%
B. 70%
C. 60%
D. 50%
16.What is the maximum allowable rating of a cord and plug connected load
where receptacle are connected to a 20-A branch circuit?
A. 12 A
B. 14 A
C. 16 A
D. 18 A
17.The disconnecting means of motors circuits rated up to 600 volts shall have
an ampere rating of at least ___________ of the full load current of the motor.
A. 110%
B. 115%
C. 125%
D. 130%
18.What is the maximum allowable distance interval between supports securing
busways?
A. 1000 mm
B. 1500 mm
C. 1800 mm
D. 2000 mm
19.A continuous electrical load is one where the maximum current is expected to
continue for a minimum duration of time. What is this time duration?
A. 1 hr
B. 2 hrs
C. 3 hrs
D. 4 hrs
20.Service conductors passing over roofs must have ____________ clearance over
the roof which they pass.
A. 2000 mm
B. 2500 mm
C. 3000 mm
D. 3500 mm
21.Lamp protection shall be provided by elevation of at least __________ from the
normal working surface.
A. 1 m
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B. 2 m
C. 3 m
D. 4 m
22.What is the standard width of the title block of an electrical plan?
A. 30 mm
B. 40 mm
C. 50 mm
D. 60 mm
23.What is the minimum clearance between resistors or reactors to combustible
materials?
A. 250 mm
B. 300 mm
C. 350 mm
D. 400 mm
24.For service drop conductors not exceeding 600 volts, what is the minimum
clearance over commercial areas, parking lot subject to truck traffic?
A. 3700 mm
B. 4600 mm
C. 5500 mm
D. 6500 mm
25.For a motor starter to be in sight of the controlled motor, it must not be more
than _______ away.
A. 10 m
B. 15 m
C. 20 m
D. 25 m
26.A lighting fixture shall be wired with a flexible lighting cord with a cross
sectional area not less than _________ sq. mm.
A. 0.75
B. 1.00
C. 1.25
D. 1.50
27.Branch circuit conductors supplying a single phase motor shall have an
ampacity not exceeding _________.
A. 110%
B. 115%
C. 120%
D. 125%
28.What is the multiplying factor for determining the size of branch circuit
protection for non-time delay fuse?
A. 150%
B. 200%
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C. 250%
D. 300%
29.Each transformer up to 600 V nominal shall be protected by an individual
overcurrent device on the primary side at not more than __________ of the
rated primary current of the transformer.
A. 110%
B. 115%
C. 120%
D. 125%
30.What is the clearance to be maintained in concealed knob and tube wiring?
A. 56 mm
B. 66 mm
C. 76 mm
D. 86 mm
31.The sum of the cross sectional area of all conductors in a wireway must not
exceed ___________ of the cross-sectional area of the wireway.
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
32.In the installation of power resistors, a thermal barrier shall be required if the
space between the resistors and any combustible material is less than
__________.
A. 200 mm
B. 300 mm
C. 400 mm
D. 500 mm
33.What is the minimum depth of clear working space in front of a switchboard
rated at 4160 volts, where there are exposed energized parts on both sides of
the workspace?
A. 1400 mm
B. 1900 mm
C. 2400 mm
D. 2900 mm
34.In switchboard, there shall be an air space of at least ________ between the
energized metal part and the door of the cabinet.
A. 10 mm
B. 15 mm
C. 20 mm
D. 25 mm
35.The clearance from the top of a switchboard to a ceiling which is combustible
shall not be less than _________.
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36.In general, lay-out of motors and power outlets not exceeding a total of
_________ maybe included in the lighting lay-out provided such inclusion will
not make the reading, interpretation and/or checking of the said plan is
difficult.
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
37.What is the minimum insulation resistance of a buildings electrical wiring for
circuits using 2 sq. mm or 3.5 sq. mm conductors?
A. 100,000 ohms
B. 250,000 ohms
C. 350,000 ohms
D. 500,000 ohms
38.Supports of AC cable should have intervals not exceeding:
A. 1000 mm
B. 1200 mm
C. 1400 mm
D. 1500 mm
39.All energized part of electrical equipment operating at __________ or more
shall be guarded accidental contacts by approved enclosure.
A. 30 volts
B. 40 volts
C. 50 volts
D. 60 volts
40.Equipment rated 1,200 A or more and measuring more than 1,900 mm wide,
containing overcurrent devices, shall have an entrance at both ends of the
switchboard room. What must be the width and height of each entrance?
A. 800 mm wide x 2000 mm high
B. 800 mm wide x 2200 mm high
C. 600 mm wide x 2000 mm high
D. 600 mm wide x 2200 mm high

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41.When testing the insulation integrity of a new or old electrical wiring
installation circuit of 5.5 sq. mm conductors, what is the minimum insulation
resistance?
A. 250,000 ohms
B. 300,000 ohms
C. 350,000 ohms
D. 400,000 ohms
42.What is the minimum insulation resistance for voltages above 600 V?
A. 1,500,000 ohms per kV rating
B. 1,000,000 ohms per kV rating
C. 2,000,000 ohms per kV rating
D. 2,500,000 ohms per kV rating
43.What color identifies the grounded conductor of a branch circuit?
A. Green
B. Black
C. Blue
D. White
44.Insulated ground conductor of 14 sq. mm or smaller shall be identified by a
continuous white outer finish along its entire length or another color which is
_________.
A. Green
B. Natural gray
C. Striped green
D. Striped white
45.A 15-A or a 20-A branch circuit shall be permitted to supply lighting units and
other utilization devices. The rating of any one cord and plug connected
appliance shall not exceed __________ of the branch circuit rating.
A. 80%
B. 70%
C. 60%
D. 50%

46.What refers to the underground service conductors between the street main,
including any risers at the pole or other structure or from transformer and the
first point of connection to the service entrance conductors in a terminal box?
The point of connection is considered to be the point of entrance of the
service conductors into the building.
A. Service entry
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B. Service raceway
C. Service lateral
D. Service drop
47.Cables for 220 kV lines are invariably
A. Compressed oil or compressed gas
B. Mice insulated
C. Rubber insulated
D. Plastic insulated
48.What is the demand load of the service for two 3 kW cooktops and two 5 kW
ovens?
A. 12 kW
B. 11 kW
C. 15 kW
D. 10 kW
49.Motor A has full load current of 8 A and motor B has 10 A.
ampacity of the feeder conductor supplying these two motors?
A. 9 A
B. 18 A
C. 20.5 A
D. 24.2 A

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50.Wires on cables used on dry and wet locations for over 2000 volts insulation
and ozone resistant with moisture and resistant rubber and has a maximum
operating temperature of 90 deg C is _________ type.
A. MI
B. RHW
C. THW
D. THHN

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