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1. The equivalent binary number to the decimal number '6' is

A 0110 B 0101

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C 0010 D 0011

2. What does the term 'normally open contacts' mean?

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A It means that the contacts are open a B It means that the contacts are open at
circuit. all times.

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C It means that the contacts are open D It means that the contacts are open
when the relay is energized. when the relay is de-energized.

3. What type of drill does not require a cord with a ground connection?

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A Die cast. B Resistance coated.
C Low voltage. D Double insulated.
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4. What is the minimum size of single-conductor aluminum-sheathed cable that can be used
for a consumer's service? (Refer Rule 6-304)
A B
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#6 awg #3 awg
C #5 awg D #4 awg
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5. A synchronous motor has an excitation voltage of 125 volts with a maximum rotor current
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of 10 amperes. What is the resistance of the motor?

A 13.4 ohms B 11.5 ohms
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C 10.1 ohms D 12.5 ohms

6. What is the current on the neutral conductor of a three-wire, 120/240 V circuit that carries
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1200 W on phase A and 6000 W on phase B?

A 25A B 30A
C 10A D 40A
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7. The correct way of soldering the resistor's leads etc. is :

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A heat up the solder and apply the B apply solder before heating
molten solder to the joint
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C heat up the joint and apply the solder D apply heat and solder simultaneously

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8. Which cable to be used from Joint to Patch in Plenum for Cat5e wire?
(Refer Table 19)
A None of these B FCC

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C CMX D SOP

9. On a 12ohm resistor in series with three parallel resistors of 3ohms, 6ohms and 9ohms

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each, has the total resistance of which of the following?
A 43.64 B 13.64

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C 8.46 D 28.9

10. What is required to start a rotary phase converter?

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A A WRIM is required to start a rotary B A heavy inductive load is required to
phase converter. start a rotary phase converter.
C
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rotary phase converter.
D A resistive by-pass required to start a
rotary phase converter.

11. What circuit class does a high temperature cutout in an auxiliary boiler need to be?
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A Class 1 B Class 3
C Class 2 D Class 4
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12. What effect on the current flow takes place on reversing the direction of movement of a
conductor in the magnetic field of a generator ?
A current flow is stopped B no effect takes place
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C the magnitude of current flow is D The direction of current flow is

decreased reversed
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13. A Wheat-stone Bridge is a series-parallel electrical bridge used to accurately measure

resistances in the 1 to 100,000 ohm range.
A false B 1 to 25,000 range
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C true D 1 to 50,000 ohm range

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14. What is the approximate wattage of a 240-volt motor with a resistance of 28 ohms?
A B
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2057 watts 1780 watts

C 1045 watts D 3640 watts

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15. What is the minimum gauge conductor to be pulled into a fire alarm system conduit?
A 20 B 18

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C 16 D 22

16. What is the max distance the disconnecting means of a small wind turbine can be located
from the base of the turbine tower? (Refer 64-310)

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A Must be located at the base of the B Not more than 8m but further than 3m
tower from the base of the turbine tower

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C Not more than 9m from the base of D Not more than 5m from the base of
the turbine tower the load

17. Which of the following reduces vibration, chattering, noise, wear and heat in the armature

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of a starter ?
A Electromagnet B Shading coil
C Holding lock am D Centrifugal switch

18. What are Medium and Hard Drawn copper conductors often used for?
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A Underground installation. B Overhead distribution.
C Control wiring. D Corrosive locations.
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19. When a 3 phase SCIM is first started a spike in current is observed for a brief period of
time, what is this current called?
A Full load current B Rated load current
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C Locked rotor current D In rush current

20. What is Cathodic Protection?

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A A type of inducer that connects to the B A system that cuts down corrosion on
anode. equipment.
C A type of inverter for a rectifier circuit. D A process to assist with bonding and
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grounding.
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21. Which of the following statements best describes ENT?

A Flexible metallic raceway. B Rigid metallic raceway.
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C Rigid non-metallic raceway. D Flexible non-metallic raceway.

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22. High voltage service conductors shall have a mechanical strength not less than #_____
AWG hard drawn copper.
(Refer 36-100)

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A 6 B 10
C 8 D 4

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23. Which of the following is correct when voltage is applied across a circuit that is open?
A The applied voltage rises to B The current will not flow.

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compensate.
C The current rises to infinity. D The resistance of the conductors
drops to zero.

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24. A circuit which controls another circuit through a relay is a:
A remote control circuit B signal circuit
C low energy power circuit am D low voltage power circuit

25. What must insulation used to cover an electrical splice consist of?
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A Silicon or germanium. B Either black tape or duct seal.
C A voltage rating equal to the voltage D A thickness at least equal to the
rating of the original insulation. original insulation.
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26. Tools and appliances need not be bonded to ground when?

A used in a location where reliable B both A and B
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grounding cannot be obtained

C supplied from double insulated D none of the above
portable GFCI Class A
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27. The difference between base 10 and base 2 is:

A base 10 used numbers 0 and 1, base 2 B base 10 used numbers 10 and 100 and
uses 0 through 9 base 2 uses 10 and 11
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C base 10 used numbers 0 through 9 D base 10 used numbers 10 through 100

and base 2 uses 0 and 1 and base 2 uses 0 and 1
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28. What is the definition of "span"?
A The maximum distance between B The distance between wall supports.
conduit straps.

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C A type of wire lubricant. D The minimum amount a load beam
can support.

29. A company charges out their journeymen at $80 per hour, charges out their apprentices at

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$60 per hour and marks up parts and material 15%. A job takes two journeymen and one
apprentice eight hours to complete. They use $2800 worth of parts and material. How

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much the customer should be charged?
A $4 500 B $3 800
C D

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$4 980 $4 340

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What device is the symbol above?

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A Zener diode B FET

C Capacitor D Signal diode
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31. What causes a magnetic field to be produced in a transformer?

A The inductance. B The resistance.
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C The voltage. D The current.

32. In D.C. motor the back e.m.f. is directly proportional to :

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A no. of poles B speed

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C no. of armature conductors D flux

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33. Which of the following is the correct percentage efficiency of a 2.5HP motor that draws 8.8
amps at 230 volts?
A 90 B 92

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C 98 D 100

34. What is the typical use of an auto transformer ?

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A To work as an isolating transformer B To work as a variable transformer
C D

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To work as a distribution transformer To work as a control transformer

35. An IEC rated starter is to be installed in a motor control circuit that permits the squirrel
cage induction motor to be jogged in either direction. Which of the following IEC ratings

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would be required on this starter?
A AC-3 B AC-2
C AC-1 am
36. Back e.m.f. is developed in the armature due to :
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A intersection of the magnetic flux by B supply voltage
the armature conductors
C current D interaction of the two magnetic fields
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37. Who is the individual responsible for designating a particular space or area of a hospital as
a critical care area?
A The hospital administration. B The engineer.
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C The building code advisor. D A safety code officer.

38. How can inverse time characteristic be best described?

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A It can be described as the higher the B It can be described as the higher the
overload current, the slower device overload current, the faster device
reacts. reacts.
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C It can be described as the lower the D It can be described as the lower the
overcurrent, the faster device reacts. overcurrent, the slower device reacts.
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39. Motor disconnect switches shall be located within?
A sight B 3m

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C Sight and within 9m D 6m

40. Parallel connected loads will have more than one path for the flow of what?
A watts. B voltage.

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C current. D electrodes.

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41. What are the common names of the conductors in single pair telephone cable?
A Hot and ground. B Receiver and transmitter.

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C Red and black. D Live and neutral.

42. Central unit is defined as any heating unit (or group of units assembled to form a complete
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unit) permanently installed in such a way that it can convey heat to rooms or areas using
air, liquid, or vapour flowing through pipes or ducts; and including duct heaters.
(Reference: Rule 62-102)
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A True
B False
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43. Class 1 circuits that extend aerially beyond a building must comply with Rules.
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A 12-300 to 12-318 B 26-200 to 26-800

C 8-100 to 8-112 D 16-004 to 16-008
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44. What is the full load current of a 30 hp, 208 Volt three-phase motor?
(Refer Table 44)
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A 80.0 Amps B 88.0 Amps

C 68.2 Amps D 70.0 Amps
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45. What would happen if the centrifugal switch in a single-phase capacitor start motor was
stuck open?
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A motor would not start B motor would run in reverse

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C motor would not start but current D starting torque would decrease
would flow in main winding

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46. The unit of inductance is:
A mho B ohm

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C henry D farad

47. What current flows in a 60 Hz 120-volt circuit with a capacitance of 10μf (10 microfarads)?
A 0.555 amperes B 1.12 amperes

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C 0.786 amperes D 0.452 amperes

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48. How must deck boxes be installed?
(Refer 68-060)
A B

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Above the normal water level of the In such a manner that any water on
pool. the deck will drain towards the box.
C Anywhere on the deck. D Near the water level of the pool.

12 Volts or less.
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49. What voltage is considered extra low voltage in the CEC?
A B Any Voltage exceeding 30 Volts but
not 750 Volts.
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C Any Voltage not exceeding 120 Volts. D Any Voltage not exceeding 30 Volts.

50. What do manufactures try to reduce by laminating the core of a transformer?

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A They try to reduce the eddy current B They try to reduce the hysteresis
losses. losses.
C They try to reduce the size. D They try to reduce the weight.
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51. A filter circuit that allows signals above a particular frequency to pass through it is called a
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A high-pass filter B low-pass filter

C band-pass filter D band-stop filter
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52. What is the difference between a box that is intended for use with a 120V rated switch and
a box intended for use with a 347V rated switch?
A Only 120V rated boxes can have B 347V rated boxes are made from

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conduit knockouts. thicker steel.
C 347V rated boxes have switch D Only 120V rated boxes are available
mounting holes that are farther apart. in ganged configurations.

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53. Mineral insulated cable having a stainless steel sheath requires a
separate type of conductor?

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A grounding B identified
C none of these D bonding

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54. What will the speed in rpm be for a 60 cycle 8 pole motor?
A 900 B 600
C 1000 am D 1800

55. Which of the following best describes a relocatable structure?

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A A factory built unit for use without a B The use of a building by a person to
permanent foundation. sleep in who is not detained.
C A structure that can be used for travel D One unit of row housing or a
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or permanent residence. basement suite but with medical

facilities.

56. Which of the following reverses current direction in the field and armature of a DC motor?
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A stalling the motor B higher percent slip

C rotation remaining the same D reversal of rotation
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57. A sub-panel has been installed in an attached garage in a single family dwelling. How is
the sub-panel grounded?
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A The sub-panel is bonded to the main B The sub-panel is grounded through

panel with the sub-panel feeder cable. the system neutral connection
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C Grounding and bonding are only D A second, separate grounding

required at the service panel. electrode is installed.
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58. How can eddy currents be reduced in the magnetic circuit of an AC relay?
A by limiting the current through the B by laminating the armature and core.
core.

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C by constructing the core of silicon D by decreasing the permeability of the
steel. steel core.

59. In a shunt motor, a starter is used for :

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A applied e.m.f. control B speed control

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C back e.m.f. control D current control in the start

60. If a plug fuse window appears clear and the element is merely broken, the probable cause
of the fuse blowing is:

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A A short circuit B An overload
C None of these
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61. A bank of 6 batteries is arranged in 2 parallel banks of 3 batteries in series. Each battery is
rated at 6 V and 40 ampere-hours. When the batteries are fully charged what will be the
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output voltage?
A 6V B 18V
C 12V D
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6V
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62. How should one N.C. pushbutton designed to break the current to two buzzers be
connected?
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A The buzzers are connected in parallel, B All components are connected in

and the parallel group is connected in series.
series with the pushbutton.
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C The buzzers are connected in series, D All components are connected in

and the series group is connected in parallel.
parallel with the pushbutton.
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63. If a plug-fuse window is blackened or discolored, the most probable cause of the fuse
blowing is:
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A An overload B A short circuit

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C None of these D A change in electrical value

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64. When laying-out receptacle and switch locations, which type of drawing would take
precedence for referencing receptacle location measurements?
A Architectural. B Electrical.

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C Schematic. D Mechanical.

65. What will be the result if the contacts of the centrifugal switch in a single-phase motor do

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not close due to malfunctions or an accumulation of dirt?
A The motor will not reach full rated B No voltage will be supplied to any of

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speed. the starter windings.
C The running winding will be energized D The starting winding will burn out in a
but the motor will not start. very short time.

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66. Which of the following is the classification of an area where coal dust is continuously
present?
A
C
Zone 22
Zone 2
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D
Zone 1
Zone 20
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67. If you run a fiber optic cable in a vertical raceway, use a totally non-combustible conduit.
A True
B False
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68. If a 130-volt rated incandescent lamp is used on a 110 V supply, which of the following
would increase?
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A lamp life B lamp heat

C light intensity D lamp efficiency
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69. The minimum size of Teck90 multi-conductor cable that can be used to
supply a 60A 120V/240V panel in an apartment unit is? (Refer Table 2)
A 6/3 B 4/2
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C 2/3 D 3/3
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70.

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In the figure shown, what is the current flow through R5 with 380 Volts connected to the
circuit?
R1=8 ohms, R2=6 ohms, R3=7 ohms, R4=9 ohms, R5=11 ohms, R6=16 ohms.

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A 3.04 Amps. B 11.55 Amps.
C 3.85 Amps.
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71. Who can increase the minimum requirements of an electrical installation?

A The inspection department. B The electrical contractor.
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C The consultant engineer. D All of these.

72. A 24 Ohm resistor has a current of 5 Amps flowing through it. What is the power
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dissipation of the resistor?

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A The power dissipation of the resistor B The power dissipation of the resistor
is 23 Watts. is 120 Watts.
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C The power dissipation of the resistor D The power dissipation of the resistor
is 5 Watts. is 600 Watts.

73. An electric motor has an apparent resistance of 17 ohms. If a current of 7 amps is flowing
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through the motor, what is the connected voltage?

A 121 volts B 118 volts
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C 119 volts D 120 volts

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74. How do we check a N/Cad battery?

A check voltage after recharging B amount of short circuit current
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C battery operating temperature D hydrometer

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75. The bonding conductor for a single conductor non ferrous metal sheathed cable
installations greater than 425 amps is chosen from which of the following table?
A 16 B 20

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C 14 D 22

76. In a cooling system, what is an expansion value used for?

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A It is used to compress the liquid B It is used to compress blower air into
refrigerant into the evaporator. the condenser.

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C It is used to release liquid refrigerant D It is used to remove liquid refrigerant
from the receiver. from the compressor.

77. Synchronous speed of an induction motor can be increased by

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A increasing supply frequency B increasing supply voltage
C reducing mechanical friction
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78. After replacing the motor starter connected to a PLC during servicing and maintenance, the
motor is tripping frequently when started. What is the cause of the tripping?
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A Motor needs replacement B Overload setting needs to be adjusted
C PLC needs to be re-programmed D Motor starter is bad
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79. The built-in thermal protection heater rating for a dual voltage single-phase motor is based
on the which current rating of the motor?
A It is based on the blocked rotor B It is based on the low voltage current
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current rating of the motor. rating of the motor.

C It is based on the starting current D It is based on the high voltage current
rating of the motor. rating of the motor.
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80. You notice that a d.c. motor starts with jerk when starting the motor. What may be the fault
for this effect ?
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A Pitted starter contact terminals B Wrong grade of carbon brushes

C Line voltage too high D Short-circuit in the field winding
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81. If a completely balanced Y-connected, three-phase load shows a power reading of 7
kilowatt hours using a single wattmeter, what is the total power of the circuit?
A 22 kilowatt hours B 20 kilowatt hours

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C 23 kilowatt hours D 21 kilowatt hours

82. An apartment has 23 suites with living areas of 55 meters squared. What is the basic load

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applied toward the apartment feeder conductor based on the area of the suite?
(Refer 8-202)

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A 6 kW B 3.5 w
C 3 kW D 5 kW

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83. Which of the following is a permissible method for installing a three-prong receptacle in an
existing ungrounded box that previously contained a two-prong receptacle?
A

C
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Use the identified conductor as a

Install the new receptacle, but leave

B

D
Install a GFCI device and leave the
green screw unconnected.
Use a bare wire to connect the green
the green screw unconnected. screw to the existing box.
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84. The reason of using laminated cores in the stator of an alternator is to
A increase the eddy current loss B reduce the weight of the machine
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C increase the magnetic flux D reduce the eddy current loss

85. What is the allowed ampacity of each conductor when 6 copper conductors with an
ampacity of 200 A each are installed in a single raceway? (Refer Table 5C)
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A 20O A B 120 A
C 160 A D 140 A
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86. Which type of motor is used in large sized motor-generator sets ?

A A.C. commutator motor B Wound-rotor induction motor
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C Synchronous motor D Squirrel-cage induction motor

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87. Fire alarm system conductors installed in buildings of combustible construction need not
be installed in a metal raceway.
A True

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B False

88. A heat anticipator in a mechanical thermostat can correct for heating overshoot in a

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heating system.
A True

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B False

89. In binary numbers, '0100' is equal to the decimal number

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A 3 B 4
C 2 D 5

90. What is a grounding conductor?

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A A low impedance path connecting all B A type of conductor used to connect
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metal parts of an installation. the service equipment or system to
the grounding electrode.
C A type of conductor to connect D A green conductor used to connect the
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auxiliary gutters that are set up service equipment or system to a

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between sub panels. ground plate only with lug nuts.

91. Which of the following factors influence the voltage regulation of an AC alternator?
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A Load and power factor. B Field current and rotor reactance.

C Output voltage and rotor impedance. D The IR drop of the field winding.
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92. What is the current carrying capacity of two #3 aluminum conductors with 60 degree
Celsius insulation installed in rigid conduit? Equipment termination temperature is 90
degrees Celsius.
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C 90 D 85
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93. What is the efficiency of a DC motor?
A The efficiency is the input power, less B The efficiency is always 100 percent.
the electrical losses.

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C The efficiency is the ratio of the D The efficiency is the input power, less
output and input power. the mechanical losses.

94. The number of circuits in the conduit at the motor switch is:

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A 4 B 2

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C 1 D 3

95. Which of the following is a good indication that an open circuit exists?

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A No voltage reading B A low voltage reading
C None of the above D A high voltage reading

Adjust the power-factor

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96. What is the main purpose of transformer taps?
A B Change from step-up to step-down
mode
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C Adjust the voltage D Adjust the wattage

97. Which type of motor would you choose for starting the transport vehicles ?
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A differentially compounded DC motor B cumulatively compounded DC motor

C D.C. Series motor D D.C. shunt motor
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98. In a bridge rectifier, number of diodes conducting at a time is

A one B four
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C two D three

99. The main purpose of filling oil in a circuit breaker is :

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A to produce insulation effect B to suppress the sparking produced

across the connector at the time of
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breaking a circuit.
C to stop the ionization of the D to ensure the operation of the device
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100. A switch is described as SPDT. How many lighting circuits can this switch control?
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C 3 D 4

101. The direction of rotation of a d.c. motor can be reversed by :

A interchanging the armature and field B reversing the supply connections

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connections
C reversing the armature connections D adding a resistance in the field circuit

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or the field connections

102. You have installed a 600v, 3 phase, 50 HP induction motor with a service factor of 1.15,
what value will you set the overloads at? (Refer Table 44)

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A 55A B 65A
C 70A
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103. As metal cools after being flame cut, it will?
D 75A

A contract B become softer

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C cannot weld the material D expand

104. Which of the following conductors should be used for a 575V 3 phase 150HP class A
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motor?
A 4/0 B 1/0
C 2/0 D 3/0
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105. The function of a diode can be compared with that of a :

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A fuse B relay
C switch D coil
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106. A current transformer has a primary rating of 400 Amps. What is the load current if the
ammeter in the C.T. circuit reads 4.1 Amps?
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A The load current is 328 Amps. B The load current is 320 Amps.
C The load current is 1640 Amps. D The load current is 400 Amps.
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107. A worker has been given a job he/she feels to be unsafe, what course of action can the
worker take?
A Call Ministry of Labor B Worker has the right to refuse work

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they believe to be unsafe
C Must ask a co-worker to do the job D Must do the work anyway
instead

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108. An alternator supplies electric power to various kinds of loads of a factory. If the phase
sequence of the alternator is changed, it will affect the :

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A 3-phase heating circuits B 3-phase motor circuits
C lighting circuits D single phase motor circuits

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109. What instrument should be used to check for a short circuit?
A an ammeter B a voltmeter
C an ohmmeter am D a wattmeter

110. Bonding conductors for all in-ground pools shall be what AWG?
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A 12 B 6
C 16 D 8
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111. The quantity of electricity used by the consumer is measured by a device called:
A Ohmmeter B Watt-hour meter
C Ammeter D Power factor meter
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112. When installing an isolated circuit in a patient care area; what color conductor is required
to be terminated on the nickel-plated screw of a receptacle?
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A yellow B white
C orange D green
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113. What type of ignition is used in a HVAC unit that uses a pilot flame and a high-voltage
spark?
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A The type used is an intermittent. B The type used is a direct spark.

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C The type used is a thermocouple. D The type used is a thermopile.

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114. The operation of a Megger is based on :
A electrodynamic meter B moving-iron meter

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C electrostatic meter D moving coil meter

115. When the electric supply is ON then which of the following instruments should not be used
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A Ohm meter and megger B Frequency meter and tong tester
C D Phase sequence meter and energy

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Wattmeter and power factor meter
meter

116. Which one is Active component ?

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A Resistor B Capacitor
C Zener diode D Inductor
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117. Which of the following is the least amount of free conductor acceptable to be left on an
outlet box?
A 300mm B 600mm
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C 100mm D 150mm
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118. Where would you find device specific wiring instructions for a smoke detector?
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A ULC/CAN B Section 60 CEC

C National building code D Manufacturer’s instructions
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119. What is the procedure for testing a high pressure sodium (HPS) lamp socket for power?
A Use analog VOM to check from shell B Use digital VOM to check from centre
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to centre contact. contact to ground.

C Use analog VOM to check from centre D Use digital VOM to check from shell
contact to ground. to centre contact.
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120. What component of an off-line UPS prevents AC voltage spikes from reaching the load?
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A Inverter. B Surge Suppressor.

C Rectifier. D Lead Acid Batteries.
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121. What is the biggest size of solid copper conductor?
A 10 awg B 10 awg

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C 12 awg D 14 awg

122.

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This WHMIS symbol indicates:

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A Oxidizing Material B Compressed Gas
C Flammable & Combustible Material D Explosive

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123. What is the power factor of a circuit with 400 watts true power, 300 vars reactive power,
and 500 watts (volt-amperes) of apparent power?
A 0.7 B 0.8
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C 0.5 D 0.9

124. What is the most common type of commutation for a triac?

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A It is Class A commutation. B It is Class II commutation.

C It is Class B commutation. D It is Class F commutation.
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125. The power factor of a system or circuit is:

A The ratio of true power to apparent B The relationship of volts and ohms
power
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C The ratio of impedance to reactance D None of these

126. What is the classification for the oil change pit in the floor of a commercial garage? There
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is no special ventilation system installed.

A B
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Zone 0. Zone 2.
C Zone 1. D An ordinary location.
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127. The term “normally closed” when referring to relay contacts means that the contacts are:
A open when the relay coil is energized B open when the relay coil is de-
energized

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C closed when the relay coil is D closed at all times
energized

128. Two alternators are synced with no load, the alternators are speeding up and slowing down

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continuously, what is this effect called?
A Hallucinations B Gravitating

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C Fishing D Hunting

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129. Nonmetallic-sheathed cable cannot run across the lower face of basement joists.
A True
B False
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130. A GFCI device measures and compares the current in which two conductors?
A Switched leg and ground. B Neutral conductor and bonding
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conductor.
C Ungrounded conductor and identified D Hot wire and ground wire.
conductor.
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131. What does the term "AWG" mean?

A Always grounded. B American wire gauge.
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C Australian wire group. D Attachment with ground.

132. Which of the following is the power loss in watts on a 2 wire circuit that has 1.7ohms
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resistance in each wire with a current draw of 12 amps?

A 498.6 B 429.4
C 489.6 D 264.2
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133. Most meggers provide a range in voltage from:

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A 0 to 500 volts B 500 to 5000 volts

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134. What is the maximum number of No. 12 AWG conductors permissible in a 1 ½ in. x 4 in.
standard octagonal box?
A 8 B 6

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C 16 D 12

135. When referring to the capacity of communications cable, what does the term attenuation

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refer to?
A The impedance of the cable, as B A signal that is induced in a cable by a

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determined by length signal in another cable.
C The ratio of signal strength at the D The range of frequencies that can be
transmitting and receiving ends of the transmitted in the cable.

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cable.

136. A bank of three 6 kVA 1200-120/240 V transformers is connected in a delta-delta

A 5 Amps.
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configuration to supply a 240 Volt three-phase system.
What is the rated primary phase current?
B 2.89 Amps.
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C 15 Amps. D 25 Amps.

137. A 240 Volt, 60 HZ supply has a heater and a single-phase motor connected in parallel to it.
The motor draws 16 Amps at a lagging power factor of 0.60 and the heater draws a current
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of 12 Amps.
What is the overall circuit power factor?
A power factor is 0.60 B power factor is 0.50
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C power factor is 0.86 D power factor is 1.0.

138. Who may remove a lock and tag that has been placed on a motor disconnect?
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A Only a worker who carries a key for B Only the worker who placed it.
the lock.
C Any supervisor/foreman. D Any competent worker.
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139. Which of the following must an electrician must have, in order to switch a light from three
separate locations?
A three 3way switches B two 3way switches and one 2way

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switch
C two 3way switches and one 4way D none of the these
switch

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140. An essential electrical system is an electrical system, which has the capability of restoring
and sustaining a supply of electrical energy to specified loads in the event of a loss of the

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normal supply of energy.
(Refer 24-002)
A True

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B False

12-400
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141. Circuit breakers must be of the trip free type, where in the code book can you find this?
A B 14-300
C 32-100 D 32-102
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142. A boiler is not lighting off, the electrical maintainer witnesses the startup sequence, she
notices that the gas valve opens and the sparker is energized and there is a flame but the
start sequence times itself out, what is likely the problem?
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A Build up of material on sparker B No power to gas valve

C Flame rod D Faulty sparker
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143. Why are pendant style fixtures not permitted in clothes closets?
A The fixture would not provide a B The lamp cord could overheat.
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uniform lighting pattern.

C The fixture could be held against D A pendant fixture would not meet the
combustible materials. minimum height requirement.
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144. A thermal overload relay is provided in a starter to protect the motor against :
A low voltage B excess current
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C short-circuit D open-circuit
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145. When trouble shooting a synchronous motor, you can correct a lagging power factor by:
A adding a capacitor B removing some load

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C under exciting the field D overexciting the field

146. The start button is pressed on a start/stop station but the magnetic starter fails to
energize. What is the most likely problem with this circuit?

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A the overload is tripped. B the holding circuit is not wired
correctly.

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C the holding contact is not closing. D the stop button is shorted.

147. A transistor is used to control:

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A voltage regulation B all of these
C current-flow in a circuit D decrease resistance
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148. Why are the individual pairs of UTP and STP cable twisted?
A Twisting helps the installer identify B Twisting increases bandwidth.
the pairs.
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C Twisting adds strength to the fragile D Twisting decreases crosstalk.
cable.
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149. When compared to copper, the aluminum has _____ of conductivity.

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A 60.2% B 60.6%
C 60% D 60.4%
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150. Given a power factor is 85% and apparent power is 3200 find the true power.
A 3665 B 2720
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C 3720 D 2800

151. A heater rated at 4200w when supplied with 240v was mistakenly connected to 120v, what
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is the power consumed by the heater at this voltage?

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A 1273w B 4200w
C 2100w D 1051w
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152. Which of the following is correct for three resistors connected in series?
A The current is dependent on the B The volt drops across each resistor
resistor type. will be the same.

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C The current through each resistor will D The current through each resistor is
be the same. proportional to its ohmic value.

153. TTL logic operates on a voltage of_________ volts DC.

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A 2 B 3

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C 12 D 5

154. What is the percentage of current-carrying capacity for over 43 copper conductors in a
conduit?

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A 0.9 of Table 4 B 0.5 of Table 2
C 0.7 of Table 4
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155. A single-phase 1200 Volt 400 Amp service has a potential transformer with a primary rating
of 1200 Volts and a current transformer with a primary rating of 400 Amps installed. If an
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ammeter connected to the CT reads 3 Amps and a voltmeter connected to the PT reads 80
Volts, what is the single-phase power drawn by the load?
A The power drawn is 192 kW. B The power drawn is 128 kW.
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C The power drawn is 240 W. D The power drawn is 480 kW.

156. Accessibility for repair and maintenance for central units is not really required.
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A True
B False
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157. Rock bottom is exposed when preparing a trench for direct burial of underground service
conductors. Assuming that there will be no vehicular traffic in the area, what is the
minimum permissible depth that conductors can be installed under these conditions?
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A 300 mm B 1m
C 450 mm D 600 mm
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158. What is the circuit voltage and total ampere-hour capacity of a standby battery consisting
of 2 parallel connected sets of 6 lead-calcium cells connected in series, with each cell
rated 100 Ah?

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A 12 V; 600 Ah B 7.2 V; 600 Ah
C 12 V; 100 Ah D 12 V; 200 Ah

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159. A mercury switch makes contact by:
A the toggle of the switch pushing the B conducting electrons through mercury

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contacts together vapour when the contacts close
C the liquid mercury conducting when D the grid going positive allowing
the contacts are immersed conductance to the plate

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160. In addition to wearing safety boots, which combination of personal protective equipment
should be utilized when working at a switching substation?
A

C
plugs.
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Work gloves, face shield and ear

Work gloves, anti-glare safety goggles

B

D
Safety gloves, safety goggles and ear
plugs.
Safety gloves, face shield and glow
and glow stick. stick.
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161. Digital light signal is transmitted when using fiber optic cables?
A True
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B False

162. An electric oven is rated at 2000 watts when connected to a 460-volt circuit. What is the
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resistance of the heating element?

A 120.7 ohms B 50.3 ohms
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C 105.8 ohms D 75.2 ohms

163. When paralleling two alternators, what can a synchroscope be used to indicate?
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A It can be used to indicate the B It can be used to indicate the

synchronism, frequency difference frequency difference and voltage
and voltage values. equality.
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C It can be used to indicate the D It can be used to indicate the

frequency difference and phase synchronism and voltage values.
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164. What is the definition of "truss"?
A A structural member used as part of B A type of drainage device used in
the roof structure. basements.

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C The tool used to fuse two ground D The support mechanism around a
conductors together. door.

165. The armature of a motor starter does not pull in when the start button is pushed, but it will

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stay in if the armature is pushed in by hand. What is the most likely problem with this
circuit?

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A The most likely problem is a faulty B The most likely problem is a low
stop button. control voltage.
C The most likely problem is a faulty D The most likely problem is a burnt-out

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holding contact. overload heater.

166.
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What does this symbol represent?

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A Compressed Gas symbol B Poison symbol

C Radioactive symbol D Bio hazardous symbol
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167. A wind system with a rated power output of 120KW is defined as what type of system?
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A Small wind system B Custom wind system

C Large wind system D Small wind system
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168.

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Refer to this diagram, what is the line voltage?
A B

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240v 120v
C 208v D 347v

Use very low heat.

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169. What is necessary to do when soldering stranded conductors together?
A B Keep them untwisted.
C Tin them. D Grease them.
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170. A manometer is used for:
A measuring flow rate B measuring humidity
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C measuring voltage D measuring pressure differential

171. Which one of the following materials is the insulating material ?

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A Water B Carbon
C Copper D Mica
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172. When installing a solar photovoltaic array which type of cable is required for
interconnecting modules? (Refer Table 11)
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A SJOO B STOO
C SEWF-2 D SJOW
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173. What is the minimum voltage to make an average LED light?
A 5V B 1.6V

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C 2V D 12V

174.

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In the figure shown, what is the voltage across RN2?
(Amps Load 1=15 A, Load 2=5 A, Load 3=4 A, Load 4=12 A

A 0.2 Volts.
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Resistance R1=0.1 ohms, R2=0.2 ohms, R3=0.1 ohms, R4=0.2 ohms, R neutral 2=0.2 ohms,
R neutral 1=0.1 ohms)
B 1.6 Volts.
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C 1.7 Volts D 1.9 Volts.

175. A lead-acid battery is rechargeable because :

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A its electrolyte has a high specific B

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its electrolyte is sulphuric

gravity
C its chemical action is reversible D it is a wet cell
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176. What will a time delay relay contacts be labeled that time out after the coil has been
energized?
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A They will be labeled TDRE. B They will be labeled TDOE.

C They will be labeled TDRD. D They will be labeled TDOD.
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177. How many wattmeters are necessary to measure the power in a balanced three-phase, Y-
connected circuit?
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A 4 B 2
C 3 D 1
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178. Which CEC Table is used to determine whether a certain type of flexible cord is suitable for
a condition of use?
A Table 18 B Table 11

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C Table 19 D Table 12

179. Heating equipment rated at 117 KW or less shall? (Refer 26-806 (1))

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A Be monitored 24hrs a day B Employ a remote indication circuit
C Be on a single branch circuit that may D Be on a single branch circuit that shall

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contain lighting equipment be used for no other purpose

180. Transformer cores are constructed in three basic types. What are these types?

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A They are the shell, core and type H. B They are the shell, core and
laminated.
C
induction. am
They are the power, laminated and D They are the induction, type H and
laminated

181. Which law states that the sum of the currents meeting at junction is equal to zero ?
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A Kirchhoff's first law B Kirchhoff's second law
C Coulomb's law D Ohm's law
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182. What is a plenum?

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A A type of electrical drawing. B A type of electrical tool.

C A strapping device. D A chamber associated with air
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movement.

183. The power factor of an alternator is determined by its

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A load B excitation
C prime mover D speed
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184. D. C. generator preferred for charging automobiles batteries is :

A B
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short shunt compound generator shunt generator

C series generator D long shunt compound generator
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185. The operator A + B represents what logic gate?
A AND B NOR

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C NAND D OR

186. Which cable type we need for Fire Alarm Pull Station? (Refer Table D1)
A SOP B CFC

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C FAS D MI

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187. What is a mechanical interlock on a reversing magnetic starter used for?
A A mechanical interlock is used to B A mechanical interlock is used to

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prevent both contactors from being separate the electrical contacts.
pulled in at the same time.
C A mechanical interlock is used to D A mechanical interlock is used to

motor.
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provide mechanical protection for the prevent both coils from being
energized at the same time.

188. When troubleshooting with a mega-ohm meter, the meggar starts to climb upscale and
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then jumps back downscale. What is wrong?
A voltage being used to low B nothing
C insulation breakdown D
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meggar has internal short

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189. A 12 meter by 5 meter office has a ceiling height of 3 meters. The desk height is 0.8
meters. What is the room cavity ratio?
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A 3.11 B 5.6
C 4.87 D 2.99
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190. If the Volts per turn on the primary winding of a 10:1 step down transformer is 6 Volts what
are the Volts per turn of the secondary winding?
A 60.0 Volts B 0.6 Volt
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C 6.0 Volts D 1/6 Volt

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191. What type of fire extinguisher should be used on electrical fires?
A class B B class C

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C class D D class A

192. A remote 32 V emergency lamp drawing 10 A is located 80 m from the battery pack. What
size wire should be used to feed it?

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A #10 AWG B #4 AWG
C D

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#8 AWG #12 AWG

193. The exciting current of a transformer is the no-load current.

A True

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B False

-Primary current rating - 90 Amp

-Duty cycle - 60%
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194. The following transformer arc welder is to be connected in a shop:

What is the maximum rating of the overcurrent protection device required for this welder?
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(Refer 42-008)
A 150 Amps B 170 Amps
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C 200 Amps D 175 Amps

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195. A motor controller that also serves as a disconnecting means:

A Shall not be required to open all B Shall open only one current-carrying
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conductors to the motor conductor

C Shall open all ungrounded conductors D Shall open only grounded conductors
to the motor simultaneously
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196. What is the inductance reactance in a 120-volt, 60 Hz circuit connected to a coil with an
inductance of 0.7 henrys?
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A 26.39 ohms B 2.639 ohms

C 263.9 ohms D 0.2639 ohms
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197. What is the efficiency of a typical transformer?
A 60% to 80%. B 98% to 100%.

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C 40% to 50%. D 95% to 98%.

198. The average value of alternating current for a pure sine wave is equal to :
A 0.636 x maximum value of current B 0.536 x maximum value of current

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C 0.707 x maximum value of current D 0.737 x maximum value of current

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199. An appliance has a resistance of 100 ohms, takes 2 amperes. What is the power consumed
by the appliance ?
A B

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350 watts 450 watts
C 300 watts D 400 watts

all of these
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200. Special care must be taken when soldering transistors because:
A B they are easily damaged when
touched
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C they are easily damaged by sunlight D they are easily damaged by heat

201. What is the allowable ampacity of 3 600v 75C rated #4 unshielded copper conductors
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installed in a raceway that will be connected to equipment with a temperature rating of

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90C?
A 95A B 65A
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C 55A D 85A

202. What is the primary voltage of a transformer when the secondary voltage is 240V with 750
primary turns and 400 secondary turns?
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A 350 B 250
C 500 D 450
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203. A parallel circuit consists of two resistors, if the ohmic value of R2 is decreased then what
happens to the current through R1?
A The current through R1 will increase. B The current through R1 will decrease.

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C The current through R1 will stay the D None of these
same.

204. What is the temperature rating of for a lighting circuit when using NMSC

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for the installation? (Refer Table 19)

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A 80 deg C B 60 deg C
C 90 deg C D 100 deg C

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205. Which one of the following conductors is used in bulbs ?
A Carbon B Nichrome
C Tungsten
am D Copper

206. Which of the following instruments are used to measure temperatures?

A Resistance thermometer B All of these
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C Thermocouple thermometer D Radiation-pyrometer
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207. The correct sequence of operation for a typical HVAC furance is: First OFF, Last ON. The
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furnace burner is the first to turn off and the last to turn on
A True
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B False

208. What is the function of a master switch in a low voltage switching system?
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A It controls numerous relays. B It is directly connected to load

contacts.
C It acts as a power disconnect. D It acts as a lock down system.
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209. The direction of rotation of a capacitor-start motor can be reversed by :
A reversing the connections of the B reversing the connections of the
auxiliary winding (starting winding) running winding only

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only
C reversing the connections of either D interchanging the supply connections
the running winding or the starting
winding

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210. What Tables in the CEC is used to determine the maximum number of conductors of one

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size allowed in a conduit?
A Tables 6A - 6K B Tables 5A -5D
C D

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Tables 10A - 10C Tables 9A - 9J

211. An MSDS for a controlled product must not be more than how many years old?
A
C
3 years
4 years
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D
10 years
2 years
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212. In a series R - L - C circuit the impedance is equal to _____ and current equal to _____ at
resonance.
A zero, infinite B zero, zero
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C infinite, zero D minimum, maximum

213. Potentiometer is used to provide

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A a fixed resistance value B a variable resistance value

C a resistance value in steps D any two resistance values
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214. The number of electrical degrees which passes through in one revolution of a 6-pole
alternator is :
A 1080 B 360
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C 2160 D 720
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215. What is the average input impedance of a 741 operational amplifier?
A 1 megaohm B 5 megohms

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C 2 megohms D 6 megohms

216. A 50 kVA, three-phase, delta-to-wye connected 480/120-208 volt transformer used to

supply a balanced lighting load will have what line-current rating on the secondary?

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A 60.21 amperes B 152.73 amperes
C D

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138.95 amperes 176.54 amperes

217. What is the very first thing you should do if you are the first to witness or discover an
accident on the job site?

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A Provide first-aid to the victim B Alert professional emergency
responders
C
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Seek the assistance of the nearest co-
worker
D Report the incident to your supervisor

218. The rotational speed of a d.c. shunt motor can be increased above its full speed by :
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A decreasing the field current B increasing the field current
C increasing the armature current D decreasing the armature current
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219. The value 627 is _______ percent of 965.

A 35 B 54
C 19 D 65
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220. The potential difference across a diode is termed as :

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A forward potential B PN potential

C reverse potential D barrier potential
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221. Capacitor in a single phase induction motor is used for

A reducing the harmonics B improving the starting torque
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222. What is the minimum separation required between an insulated power Circuit of 347 volts
and a communication cable? (Refer 60-308-1)
A 350 mm B 600 mm

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C 50 mm D 200 mm

223. What is one method of identify hot spots on high voltage equipment?

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A Thermal imaging camera B Megger
C D

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Clamp on ammeter Multimeter

224. Sauna heaters shall be installed in rooms that are built in accordance with the nameplate
size specifications and shall be fastened securely in place to ensure that the minimum safe

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clearances indicated on the nameplate are not reduced.
Refer: Rule: 62-500(2)
A
B
True
False
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225. The voltage per turn for a transformer is 1.25 volts. What is the voltage of the transformer
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if it has 192 turns?
A 24 volts B 120 volts
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C 240 volts D 12 volts

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226. What would be the consequence of no-load operation of D.C. series motor ?
A The armature current will increase B The motor will reach such a high
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abnormally therefore the fuse would speed that the centrifugal force may
blow destroy the motor windings
C The motor will come to rest D There will be a decreased field
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immediately due to low field current current with the result motor speed
will be low

227. Which of the following symptoms indicates heat stroke?

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A Cold and clammy skin, thirst, B Dizziness, vomiting, cold skin, profuse
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vomiting, confusion sweating

C Hot and dry skin, inability to drink, D Sudden affinity for country-western
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228.

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What is this WHMIS symbol?

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A Dangerously reactive material B Corrosive material

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C Oxidizing material D Compressed gas

229. The purpose of connecting resistance in the rotor circuit of a slip-ring induction-motor is to

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:
A increase the starting current B decrease the starting torque
C limit the starting current
am D limit the starting current and to
increase the starting torque

230. A pressure transmitter has a 4-20ma output, its output is?

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A Linear and proportional B Proportional and biased
C Non Linear and proportional D Exponential and proportional
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231. Is an insulated green grounding conductor required for amateur radio equipment?
A Yes, the conductor must be insulated B No, a bare conductor is permitted for
because it may be installed exposed. amateur radio equipment.
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C No, amateur radio equipment would D Yes, all electrical equipment must be
not function properly if grounded. grounded.
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232. There are 6 current carrying conductors in a conduit that supplies a 35 Amp load. What is
the calculated current used for sizing a conductor to feed the load?
A 43.75 Amps B 50.0 Amps
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C 40.14 Amps D 35.0 Amps

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233. If a 130V rated lamp is installed in a circuit with a measured voltage of 112.76 V which of
the following will be increased?
A B

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Waste heat. Lamp lifespan.
C D
Lumens total output. Lumens per watt efficiency.

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234. What part of a PLC performs decision making and solving of the program logic over and
over?

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A Central processing unit B PLC backplane
C Analog input module D Digital output card

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235. Rigid metal conduit is being installed in a Class 1, Division 1 location. The minimum
number of threads that must be fully engaged in each threaded joint is:
A
C
4
3
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D
6
5
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236. A pit in an aircraft hangar floor shall be considered a:
A Zone I B Zone 2
C Zone 2B D
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Zone 1A
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237. The frequency of voltage generated by an alternator having 4 poles and rotating at 1800
R.P.M. is
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A 7200 Hz B 450 Hz
C 60 Hz D 120 Hz
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238. What is the maximum voltage rating of type MI Mineral-Insulated Cable? (Refer Table D1)
A 300 volts B 500 volts
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C 600 volts D 750 volts

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239. When installing a sub-panel in the basement of a house what modification might be
required in the sub-panel?
A Ensure that the neutral pad is isolated B Connect the bond to one phase.

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from ground.
C Disable one phase. D Remove the neutral terminals.

240. How many diodes are used to make a half-wave rectifier?

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A two B four

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C one D three

241. An instrument used to indicate or record the speed of a machine in revolutions per minute

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(rpm) is called:
A Synchroscope B Tachometer
C Frequency meter
am D Footcandle meter

242. What does the construction elevation use as a reference?

A Bottom of the main floor. B 6000 ft
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C Top of the main floor. D Sea level.
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243. Smoke alarms must be installed on a separate circuit and shall not share power with the
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hall light circuit.

A True
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B False

244. What does the CEC limit the current capacity of a Class 2 transformer to?
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A 1000VA. B 240 Volts.

C 200 VA. D 200 Amps.
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245. The typical reason for electrical noise appearing on a coaxial cable is the "open shield".
A True
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246. How do the starting torque of a single-phase split phase motor and a single-phase
capacitor start motor compare for the same HP motor?
A The single-phase capacitor start B The starting torque will be the same.

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motor will have a higher starting
torque.
C The single-phase split phase motor D None of these
will have a slightly higher starting

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torque.

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247. How are controlling devices usually drawn on a schematic?
A They are usually drawn on the top of B They are usually drawn on the left
the drawing only. hand side of the drawing.

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C They are usually drawn on the bottom D They are usually drawn on the right
of the drawing only. hand side of the drawing.

248.
am
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In this pictured circuit, what would happen if the SCR shorted?

A motor will not run B motor will run with no load
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C motor runs full speed with no control D motor runs full speed with minimal
control
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249. Which of the following is the maximum overload setting for a 575V 3 phase 20HP motor
with a 1.15 service factor?
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A 21.10 B 25.3
C 20.25 D 27.5
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250. What is the minimum size of conductor is required to properly ground a 208 volt 3-phase
3wire, 400amp service, when supplied with two parallel runs of #3/0 RW90 (XLPE)
conductors? (Refer Table 16)

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A #6 AWG B #1/0 AWG
C #3 AWG D #1 AWG

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251. In a 240/120 Volt 60 Hz 20 kVA transformer, the 240 Volt winding has 0.4 Volts per turn.
What are the volts per turn of the 120 Volt winding?

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A The volts per turn of the 120 Volt B The volts per turn of the 120 Volt
winding is 0.1 Volts per turn. winding is 0.4 Volts per turn.
C The volts per turn of the 120 Volt D The volts per turn of the 120 Volt

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winding is 10 Volts per turn. winding is 0.2 Volts per turn.

252. Electrical equipment vaults must have adequate lighting:

(Refer 26-356)
A that is always on.
am B controlled by a switch outside the
vault.
C controlled by a switch near the D that is explosion proof.
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entrance.

253. What is the maximum distance that a self-contained battery-powered dual head
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emergency light can be mounted from its corresponding receptacle?

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A 500 mm B 1.5 m
C 2.5 m D 1m
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254. The amount of current at a point in an electric circuit will be equal to _____ if 20 coulombs
charge is passed in 2 seconds through that point.
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A 22 ampere B 40 ampere
C 0.1 ampere D 10 ampere
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255. An enclosure for a circuit breaker can be used as a raceway for other apparatus.
A True
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B False
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256. How do most Ohmmeters have their numbers displayed on the meter face?
A Centre to left. B Left to right.

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C Left to centre. D Right to left.

257. Which CEC Table is used to determine whether a certain type of flexible cord is suitable for
a condition of use?

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A Table 12 B Table 11
C D

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Table 19 Table 10

258. What do the letters "RCBN" stand for when used for labels on transformer taps?
A B

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It stands for the full capacity below It stands for the full capacity above
normal. normal.
C It stands for the reduced capacity D It stands for the reduced capacity
below normal.
am above normal.

259. What size conduit is required for 13 #8 A WG, 600 without jacket R90 XLPE?
A 24 B 52
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C 35 D 40

260. The resistance of an open circuit is equal to:

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A zero B infinite
C lesser than one ohm D lesser than before
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261. Which of the following cables would be acceptable for the greatest variety of installations?
A SJOOW B NMD 90
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C Teck-90 D MNWU 75

262. What is the purpose of the occupational health and safety act (OHSA)?
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A Train employees on their specific job B To provide workers the opportunity to

tasks increase their hourly wage
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C Protect homeowners doing work on D Protect workers from health and

their own premises safety hazards on the job
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263. How many terminals does a standard door chime have?
A 6 B 5

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C 3 D 7

264. A multimeter consists of :

A voltmeter and ohmmeter B voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter

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C voltmeter and ammeter D none of these

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265. A furnace with a¼HP, 120 V, 5.8 A blower motor has to be on its own circuit.
A True

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B False

266. If a # 6 AWG, RW90 copper conductor is sized for a capacitor that has a rated current of 47

temperature is 90 degrees Celsius.

(Refer 26-208)
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A, then this installation would meet the requirements of the CEC. Equipment termination
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A True
B False
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267. What is the maximum voltage between conductors in surface raceways?

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A 350 B 300
C 400 D 450
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268. Field coils are wound by using

A Steel wire B Bare copper wire
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C Wrought iron wire D Enameled copper wire

269. How would the resistance of an insulating material as compared to a good conductor be
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described?
A B
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Much higher. Much lower.

C Slightly higher. D Very close.
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270. What are the common names of the conductors in single pair telephone cable?
A Top and bottom. B Tip and ring.

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C Hot and ground. D Receiver and transmitter.

271. When insulation temperatures of greater than 75 degrees Celsius are required for motor
supply conductors, they must be not less than a length of:

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(Refer 28-104)
A 1.2 m. B 2.0 m.

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C 1.5 m. D 1.0 m.

272. What is the advantage of standard conductors over solid conductors ?

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A more resistance B more weight
C more area of cross section D more flexible
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273. Single phase portable generators are generally made in the range of :
A 5 kVA B 100 kVA
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C 5000 kVA D 1000 kVA

274. If a diode shows very high resistance in one direction and a low resistance in the opposite
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direction then its condition is :

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A defective B short-circuited
C open-circuited D good
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275. Two capacitors of 3 micro F each are connected in parallel. Their total effective
capacitance is :
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A 3 micro F B 6 micro F
C 1.5 micro F D 12 micro F
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276. An electric drill equipped with a flexible cord, type SJ, may be used in a commercial garage
A True
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B False
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277. Two years after receiving your journeyperson certification, you are given a new apprentice
to work with. The new apprentice seems to make simple mistakes when installing
receptacles and switches. Which of the following strategies is best?

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A Spend one entire day going over B Have the apprentice “shadow” you for
schematic drawings for all possible a day, until you are satisfied with
installations. his/her ability.
C Ask your supervisor to fire the D Correct all of the incorrect

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apprentice. installations and give the apprentice
another task.

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278. How long can a 48v, 80A/H emergency battery system feed a connected load of 200W?
A 20h B 1200 minutes

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C 19.2h D 19.8h

inductance of a coil
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279. Megger is an instrument meant for measuring :
A B 'Q' of a coil
C insulation resistance D very low resistance
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280. The power factor of an inductive circuit can be improved by connecting a capacitor to it in :
A depends on the value of the capacitor B either series or parallel
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C series D parallel

281. Gassing occurs in the process of :

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A charging an accumulator B discharging a dry cell

C discharging an accumulator D charging a dry cell
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282. What is a voltage divider used for?

A to lower the power supply voltage to B to raise the power supply voltage to
what is needed by the load what is needed by the load
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C to multiply the power supply voltage D to maintain the power supply voltage
to what is need by the load to what is need by the load
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283. A SOO flexible cord has six #8 copper current carrying conductors. What is the maximum
allowable ampacity of this cord?
(Refer 4-016)

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A 28 Amps B 35 Amps
C 40 Amps D 32 Amps

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284. A sub-panel has been installed in an attached garage in a single family dwelling. How is
the sub-panel grounded?

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A A second, separate grounding B The sub-panel is bonded to the main
electrode is installed. panel with the sub-panel feeder cable.
C The sub-panel is grounded through D Grounding and bonding are only

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the system neutral connection. required at the service panel.

285. Emergency lights shall be arranged so that the failure of any lamp will leave total darkness

A True
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in the area normally illuminated by it.

B False
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286. What will be the consequences if the field circuit of a D.C. shunt motor is opened when the
motor is running at no load condition ?
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A The motor speed could become B The torque of the motor will be
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dangerously high increased

C The motor speed will be reduced D Field current will become zero and
drastically hence motor stops
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287. What must be done to ensure safety when performing a lockout on an electrical circuit?
A De-energize circuit, tag the switch and B Remove the fuse and tag.
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lock it.
C De-energize circuit, tag the switch and D Tag the switch, lock it and inform
inform supervisor. supervisor.
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288. Which of the following is the maximum number of conductors in one conduit shall not
exceed?
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A 50 B 150
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289. Attenuation is measured in what units?
A Webers B mm

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C Hertz D Decibels

290. Scaffolding erected this much feet above the ground must have guard rails?
A 4ft B 10ft

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C 5ft D 3ft

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291. What is the minimum depth of burial for a NMWU cable is to be buried
under a driveway to a residential home. Proper protection has been provided?
A B

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800mm 500mm
C 750mm D 450mm

insulation and cooling

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292. The transformer oil used in transformers provide :
A B insulation and lubrication
C insulation, cooling and lubrication D cooling and lubrication
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293. When testing a capacitor with a multimeter, the needle is showing zero position right from
the beginning. What does it indicate ?
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A None of the above B The capacitor is charged in capacity

C The capacitor is short circuited D The capacitor is open circuited
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294. The fluids used in the circuit breakers should be of

A arc extinguishing ability B all of these
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C high dielectric strength and thermal D non inflammable

stability

295. When the rotor of a squirrel cage induction motor starts to accelerate, what happens to the
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impedance of the rotor?

A The impedance of the rotor will B The impedance of the rotor will stay
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increase and then decrease. the same.

C The impedance of the rotor will D The impedance of the rotor will
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296. What does a dashed line between 2 disconnects indicate on a schematic diagram?
A Mechanical interlock. B Ground connection.

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C Lightning arrester. D Bonding conductor.

297. If a three-phase circuit is not balanced, how many single-phase wattmeters are necessary
to measure the power in the circuit?

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A 2 B 1
C D

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4 3

298. For a step-down autotransformer the following readings are given:

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-Primary voltage = 600 Volts
-Secondary voltage = 120 Volts
-Secondary load = 1.5 kVA

What is the conducted VA?

A 1200 VA.
am B 1400 VA.
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C 600 VA. D 300 VA.

299. When referring to the capacity of communications cable, what does the term attenuation
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refer to?
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A The range of frequencies that can be B A signal that is induced in a cable by a

transmitted in the cable. signal in another cable.
C D
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The ratio of signal strength at the The impedance of the cable, as

transmitting and receiving ends of the determined by length
cable.
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300. When heating panels are embedded in a concrete driveway what is the minimum required
thickness of the concrete slab?
A 250mm B 150mm
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C 50mm D 160mm
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301. The centrifugal switch contacts fail to close when a resistance-start, induction-run motor is
de-energized. What will happen when the motor is re-energized?
A The motor will start as normal B The motor will chatter, and start after

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a short time.
C The motor will hum, but not start. D The motor will start, then the overload
will trip.

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302. Flexible cords suitable for extra-hard usage can be used to interconnect solar panels within
an array?

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A True
B False

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303. What is the colour code for a three-phase AC circuit
A black, white, green B red, black, blue
C black, red, blue am D red, black, white

304. The full wave rectifier rectifies both halves of the AC cycle.
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A True
B False
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305. Zeners are used to:

A protect against over voltage B rectify AC to DC
C protect against under voltage D provide signal amplification
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306. How do you reverse the rotation of a 3 Φ motor?

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A Add a capacitor to the circuit B Reverse the coupling

C Interchange any two leads D You can’t change the rotation, it is set
at the factory
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307.

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What type of error is present in the following Pressure Tx calibration results?

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A Hysteresis B Zero
C Span
am D Hunting

308. A PLC controlled DC motor is to be controlled by remote digital controller and the remote
switch is installed 100 m from the motor. What kind of conductor should be used?
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A Shielded twisted pair #16. B Un-Shielded twisted pair #14.
C Parallel pair #14. D Shielded twisted pair #14.
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309. If a voltage reading is taken between any two ungrounded conductors on a 120/208-volt,
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three-phase, 4-wire Y-Y-connected electric service, what should the normal voltage reading
be?
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A 120 volts B 208 volts

C 250 volts D 240 volts
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310. A parallel circuit has two resistors: R1=4 ohms, R2=6 ohms. What is the total current of the
circuit if 24 Volts is connected to the circuit?
A 2.4 Amps. B 4.2 Amps.
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C 10.0 Amps. D 12.0 Amps.

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311. The primary of a transformer is connected to 120-volts. There are 30 volts on the secondary
with a resistance of 5 ohms. How much current will flow in the primary of the transformer?
A 1.5 amperes B .50 amperes

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C 0.50 amperes D .50 amperes

312. A 12-volt battery supplies a total load of 10 amperes. What would the amperage be if the

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battery voltage dropped 10% and the load resistance remained the same?
A 12.5 amperes B 1.2 amperes

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C 9 amperes D 10.5 amperes

313. Assuming that all conductors are joined in a box at the 20 A motor, the minimum size of

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standard box should be (5 wire connectors):
A 1½” x 4” square B 2 1/8” x 4 11/16” square
C 1½” x 4 11/16” square am D

314. What determines the size of a neutral conductor?

1½” x 4” octagonal
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A The size of the fuse. B The supply voltage.
C Short circuit current. D The maximum unbalanced load.
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315. What is the term for the maximum reverse voltage that can be applied to a diode?
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A Avalanche B PIV
C LSD D Breakover
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316. A 3-phase, 400 V, 50 Hz induction motor has a rated speed of 715 r.p.m. How many poles
are there in the machine ?
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A 8 B 2
C 4 D 6
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317. How are automatic pilot devices normally shown in schematic drawings?
A Un-activated and energized. B Un-activated and de-energized.
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C Activated and energized. D Activated and de-energized.

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318. How do you connect an ammeter to check an electrical circuit?
A across the voltage supply B in series with load

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C in series and parallel with load D in parallel with load

319. Which one of the following frequencies has the longest time period ?
A 1 Hz. B 1 kHz.

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C 10 Hz. D 100 kHz.

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320. Which is the metal most commonly used as conductor material ?
A Copper wire B Aluminum wire

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C Steel wire D G.I. wire

321. What mathematical function is used to find the resistance of a parallel circuit?
A
C
Reciprocal
Bedmas
am B
D
Square root
Squared
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322. When installing service conductors underground, which of the following locations requires
the deepest burial?
A Conductors under a walkway. B Conductors under a grass lawn.
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C Conductors under a driveway. D Conductors under a concrete slab.

323. A battery consisting of 9-lead acid cells is arranged in 3 parallel banks of 3. Each cell is
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rated at 2 V and 20 Ah. What is the total ampere-hour rating of the battery?
A 20 Ah B 120 Ah
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C 180 Ah D 60 Ah

324. What is the minimum distance a portable ladder is to extend above a work platform?
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A 18” B 36”
C 30” D 12”
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325. What class of hazardous location is a saw mill that continuously has the presence of
sawdust in the atmosphere?
A Not classified B Class IV

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C Class I D Class II

326.

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pr
am
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The above circuit is energized and the start button is pressed. When will the BLUE light
turn ON?
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A The BLUE light will turn on 15 seconds B The BLUE light will turn on
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later. immediately.
C The BLUE light will turn on 20 seconds D The BLUE light will turn on 35 seconds
later. later.
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327. The clogged filter indication on an hydraulic system is not working properly, what is likely
the cause?
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A Differential pressure switch B Temperature transmitter

C Conductivity meter D Flow transmitter
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328. When installing a solar photovoltaic array which type of cable is required for
interconnecting modules?
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A STOO B SJOO
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C SEWF-2 D SJOW

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329. In a generator, what does the term “mechanical degrees” refer to?
A The amount of time required to B The torque requirement of the
generate one cycle. mounting fasteners.

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C The revolution of the armature D The temperature rating of the
conductor. equipment.

330. Alternators designed to be driven by steam-turbines are built for :

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A medium speed operation B low speed operation

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C high speed operation D both low and medium speed
operations

331. What must happen with receptacles that are 5-15R or 5-20R that are installed in childcare

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facilities?
A It must be only CSA rated. B It must be tamper resistant.
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They must be institution grade design. D A ground fault circuit interrupter
(Class A) must be installed.

332. A 120-volt circuit has an electric heater connected with a current rating of 7.5 amperes.
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What is the resistance in ohms of the connected pure resistance load?
A 8 ohms B 16 ohms
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C 12 ohms D 20 ohms
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333. Which one of the following measurement test can not be done with a multimeter ?
A supply voltage to D.C. motor B insulation resistance of motor
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C continuity test of motor winding D current drawn by an electronic circuit

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334. A parallel circuit is one in which?

A Two batteries are included in the B current can flow through only one
circuit. path.
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C current can flow through more than D light bulbs must not be used.
one path.
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335. The binary equivalent of decimal number 29 is ?
A 0100 1101 B 0001 1101

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C 1001 0001 D 0011 0001

336. What is the conductor to be grounded in for ac wiring systems

(Refer 10-208)

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A single-phase, 2-wire, the second B single-phase, 3-wire, grounding not
phase conductor. required.

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C single-phase, 2-wire, the identified D single-phase, 2-wire, the first phase
conductor. conductor.

337. What does a liquid bulb type temperature sensing device consist of?

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A It consists of two wires of dissimilar B It consists of a small metallic bellow
metals connected in series filled with liquid or gas.
C
disc shape.
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It consists of two dissimilar metals in D It consists of a rigid metallic bulb
attached to one end of a thin tube and
a flexible diaphragm attached to the
other end.
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338. An ohmmeter is connected across terminals 5 and L2 on a NEMA reversing motor magnetic.
The meter reading is infinity. What does this indicate?
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A This indicates faulty holding contacts. B This indicates a blown fuse in line 2.
C This indicates a burnt-out forward D This indicates a burnt-out reverse
operating coil. operating coil.
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339. Low voltage refers to any voltage from 31V to 750V.

A True
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B False

340. In a magnetic starter circuit which contacts are designed to interrupt the full load current?
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A The overload contacts. B The auxiliary contacts.

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C The holding contacts. D The power circuit contacts.

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341. A 2.6 metre long R90 copper tap conductor in EMT is to be directly connected to a 100 Amp
splitter to feed a 30 Amp switchboard. All conductor terminations are 90 °C. What is the
minimum size 90 °C conductor required for this tap conductor?

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(Refer 14-100)
A #10 AWG B #6 AWG
C #12 AWG D #8 AWG

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342. An ac voltmeter shows a reading of 146 Volts when connected to a 60 Hz supply. What is
the instantaneous voltage of the circuit at 55 degrees?

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A 53.3 Volts B 37.7 Volts
C 169.2 Volts D 119.6 Volts

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343. Three 2 KVA step-down single-phase transformers are connected in wye-delta
configuration to a 600 Volt supply. What is the secondary line current when supplying a

16.7 Amps.
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balanced 5 kW load at a power factor of 0.8, if the transformer ratio is 2:1?
A B 20.9 Amps.
C 25.0 Amps. D 36.1 Amps.
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344. Every emergency system shall be equipped with audible and visual trouble-signal devices
that warn of derangement of the current source or sources and that indicate when the
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emergency load is supplied from batteries or generators.

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A True
B False
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345. Which of the following terminals should be grounded for a 3 wire motor control circuit from
a transformer secondary?
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A T2 B x1
C x2 D T1
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346. Overloads in a motor control circuit are used to protect?

A Workers B Motor feeder conductors
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C The motor contactor D Stator windings of a motor

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347. A 8-pole alternator rotates at 750 r.p.m. Its per cycle periodic time will be
A 50 ms B 30 ms

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C 20 ms D 10 ms

348. The power dissipation of a pure inductor is :

A very low B zero

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C very high D lesser than unity

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349. When troubleshooting a generator, we flash the field to:
A establish ground potential B establish field polarity

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C defeat residual magnetism D check the diode bridge

350. A possible cause of GFCI nuisance trips is:

A
C line wire grounded
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heavy surge current to the load B
D
open ground wire
neutral wire grounded
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351. Equipment situated on the load side of Class 2 current limiting devices with no live parts
accessible to unauthorized persons can operate at a peak voltages of not more than:
(Refer 16-222)
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A 42.4 V B 80.8 V
C 120.0 V D 24.0 V
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352. Which of the following motors is suitable for high starting torque ?
A Cumulative compound motor B Compound motor
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C Series motor D Shunt motor

353. Why are the individual pairs of UTP and STP cable twisted?
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A Twisting adds strength to the fragile B Twisting decreases crosstalk

cable.
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C Twisting helps the installer identify D Twisting increases bandwidth

the pairs
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354. CAN/ULC -S524 is the standard for what?
A Respond to a fire condition B Verification of fire alarm systems

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C Installation of fire alarm systems D Inspection and testing of fire alarm
systems

355. According to Kirchhoff’s voltage law, which of the following Ohm’s law equations may be
used to find the voltage drop across a resistor?

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A Voltage drop = IR B Voltage drop = W/I

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C Voltage drop = E/R D Voltage drop = I/R

356. Before you force an instruction on a PLC, what should be considered?

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A impact it will have on the output B Impact it will have on the input
devices devices
C Impact it will have on scan time
am D

357. Where must high voltage rubber gloves be stored?

Impact it will have on the backplane

A In silicon solution. B In a heated room.

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C Openly exposed to air. D In a protective case.

358. What is the transferring of energy from a high temperature object to a low temperature
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object called?
A It is called heating. B It is called humidifying.
C It is called transference. D It is called minimizing.
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359. What ampacity is allowed for #10 AWG TW if ambient T = 45 ° C and the wire serves an
emergency lighting panel?
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(Refer Table 2 and 5A)

A 20 A B 22.5 A
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C 21.3 A D 30 A
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360. What do the terms SCIM and WRIM refer to
A They refer to the type of stator B They refer to the type of rotor
construction in a motor. construction in a motor.

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C They refer to the size of the motor. D They refer to the type of cooling
method used in a motor.

361. The total voltage in a series R - L circuit leads the current by an angle :

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A between 0 Degree and 360 Degree B of 90 Degree

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C between 90 Degree and 180 Degree D between 0 Degree and 90 Degree

362. In order to increase the Ah capacity of a lead-acid battery :

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A height of the plates is to be B less number of plates are to be used
decreased
C
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more number of plates are to be used

363. What must be known when sizing a motor starter?

D thickness of the plates is to be
increased
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A the voltage, phases, Nema size, and B the H.P., current, duty, Nema size.
jogging duty.
C the voltage, duty, phase, and H.P. D the phases, continuous duty, current,
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and H.P.
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364. Why should AC systems be grounded in order to do which of the following?

A keep voltage between conductors at B keep voltage to ground below 120V
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220V
C isolate circuits D limit voltage to ground to 150 V
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365. A three conductor type SJOW flexible cord could be installed between the point of supply
and a portable lamp in a Zone 2 location.
(Refer 18-158)
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A True
B False
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366. A lighting fixture with a mechanical guard can be used in a Class 1, Zone 1 area?
A True

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B False

367. A 5.2 metre long R90 copper tap conductor in EMT is to be directly connected to a 200 Amp
splitter to feed a 60 Amp overcurrent device. All conductor terminations are 90 °C. What is

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the minimum size 90 °C conductor required for this tap conductor?
A #2 AWG B #4 AWG

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C #6 AWG D #8 AWG

368. What is the full-load current of a 10hp 230V three phase motor?

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A 29 B 28
C 45 D 50
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369. What component of an off-line UPS prevents AC voltage spikes from reaching the load?
A Batteries. B Inverter.
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C Surge Suppressor. D Rectifier.

370. A 5KVA, 400V/200V transformer delivers a current of 25 Amps in secondary. What is the
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current in primary side ?

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A 17.5 Amps B 12.5 Amps

C 50 Amps D 25 Amps
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371. What is the purpose of “reduced voltage starting” for a motor?

A Improve circuit efficiency. B Reduce the inrush current.
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C Increase line voltage. D Increase the starting torque.

372. The condition of electrolyte in a battery is measured in terms of :

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A current value B voltage output

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C specific gravity D acid contents

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373. In a binary coded numbering system we :
A use the sum of the bits B use only multiples of 2

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C use only 1 and 2 D use only 0 and 1

374.

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This waveform represents the output of a?
A
C
Snubber diode circuit
Half wave rectifier
am B
D
Zener diode
Full wave rectifier

375. Heating cables embedded in concrete or in plaster attached to the concrete have very
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different effect on temperatures within the materials.
A True
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B False
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376. Which of the following is the largest NEMA size of motor magnetic starter
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A 00 B 5
C 6 D 9
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377. The current flowing through each diode of a bridge rectifier is equal to
A four times of the load current B half the load current
C the load current D twice the load current
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378. The minimum size AWG single conductor aluminum sheath or mineral insulated cable that
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may be used for services is:

A B
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#0 #8
C #4 D #6

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379. A 2 kW, 200 V, D.C. generator will supply a load current of :
A 10 amps B 2 amps

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C 20 amps D 4 amps

380. Which of the following reduces high voltage and current to safe values of measurement ?
A Variable transformer B Auto transformer

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C Instrument transformer D Megaohmmeter

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381. The % of F.L.A. is the maximum time-delay fuse rating for a squirrel cage full voltage start
motor?
A B

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275 175
C 220 D 200

In a printing press.
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382. Which is the most likely application for a capacitor-start capacitor-run motor?
A B In a crane or hoist
C In a fan assembly. D In a machine tool.
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383. A Transformer of the Dry-Core type rated at less than 750V and sitting on a concrete floor
must be separated a distance of how many mm from a block wall? (CEC 26-248)
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A 10mm B 150mm
C 50mm D 5m
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384. What class of fire is an electrical fire?

A B B C
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C A D D

385. A single-phase transformer has a primary voltage of 240 Volts and a secondary voltage of
600 Volts. If there are 1200 turns on the secondary winding, what is the number of turns on
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the primary winding?

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A The primary winding will have 480 B The primary winding will have 3000
turns. turns.
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C The primary winding will have 120 D The primary winding will have 240
turns. turns.

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386. In a DC motor the effect of armature flux on the main flux is known as?
A Stator shifting B Armature reaction

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C Armature shielding D Commutator sync

387. What type of flexible cable will be used in Class 1, Zone 1 area? (Refer Table 11)
A STOW B SO

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C CMX D None of these

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388. A zero sequence relay operates when there is a ground fault.
A True

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B False

389. When referring to Section 18 of the CEC, how are atmospheres containing explosive dusts
divided?
(Refer 18-002)
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A Groups B Categories
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C Divisions D Zones

390. What are the conductors, clamps, ground clips and ground electrodes, all a part of?
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A Grounding system. B Grounding path.

C Grounding electrode. D Grounding conductor.
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391. The main component used in a filter circuit for reducing ripples is :
A capacitor B inductor
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C resistor D transformer

392. When multiple stop buttons are connected to a PLC how are the individual pushbuttons
connected?
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A They must be in series. B They are connected as individual

inputs.
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C They are required to be in parallel. D They are connected in series as a

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single input.

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393. Which of the following is the correct installation of portable power cable?
A When it is run through a doorway or B When it is run through holes in walls
window. or ceilings.

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C When it is used for cranes and hoists D When it is permanently secured to a
structural member.

394. A pull box containing #4 AWG conductors has a 41 conduit and a 63 conduit entering one

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side and leaving the opposite side. What is the minimum length of the required pull box?
(Refer 12-3036)

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A 104 mm B 504 mm
C 604 mm D 328 mm

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395. Where the heating portion of a heating cable set is not totally embedded in non-
combustible material, the rating or setting of the branch circuit over-current device shall
not exceed? (Refer 62-114-5)
A 30A
am B 25A
C 40A D 15A
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396. Opening the switch of an inductive circuit sets an arc across the switch contacts due to
large voltage induced and stored energy in magnetic field. The arc is suppressed in such
circuits by connecting :
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A a capacitor across the supply B arcing horns across the switch

contacts
C a capacitor across the switch D another small inductor across the
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contacts switch contacts in reverse direction

397. The starting torque of a 3-phase induction motor can be increased :

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A none of these B by increasing the rotor resistance

C by increasing the air-gap between the D by increasing the stator resistance
stator and the rotor
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398. Fire alarm system conductors shall be of aluminum and shall have an ampacity adequate to
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carry the maximum current that can be provided by the circuit.

A True
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B False

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399. What determines how to exit an electrical room and the space required around equipment
to be able to do it safely?
A A Fire Marshall. B The Provincial Building Code.

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C The National Building Code of D The building designer.
Canada.

400. Dynamic braking in a DC shunt motor is achieved by:

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A momentarily reversing direction B shorting the field windings

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C connecting a resistance across the D opening the shunt field
armature winding

401. What can occur when cables referenced in Table 19 exceed 90 degrees Celsius?

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A There could be a fire hazard if B Air movement devices such as
installed close to combustible industrial fans need to be installed to

C
material. am
The heat rise will cause a decreased
resistance in the circuit and allow
D
lower heat rise.
There is no danger, as there is always
a 20% allowance for heat buildup.
current to flow easier
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402. While working in the motor control centre (MCC) of a plant, the 600 V magnetic starter for
a 40 hp motor is humming louder than the adjacent starters. Which component requires
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repairing?
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A Main contacts. B Shading coil.

C Contactor coil. D Overloads.
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403. Complete instructions for the operation and care of an emergency system or unit
equipment that shall specify testing at least once every month to ensure security of
operation shall be posted on the premises in a frame under glass.
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A True
B False
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404. The maximum reverse voltage that a diode can withstand is called :
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A threshold voltage B peak inverse voltage

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C cut-in-voltage D avalanche voltage

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405. When installing single conductor metal-sheathed cables which of the following is an
acceptable method for reducing the sheath current?
A Use the sheath as the bonding B Bond all of the sheaths together with

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conductor. #6 AWG bare copper.
C Float the sheaths at the load end. D Bond the sheath to all non-current
carrying components.

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406. What is the minimum size of a branch circuit conductor (NMD90 copper) for a 120/240
Volt, 4.1 kW dryer in a house? All conductor terminations are rated at 75 °C.

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(Refer 8-104)
A #10 AWG. B #12 AWG.
C D

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#14 AWG. #8 AWG.

407. A three-phase delta connected load is single-phasing because of an open winding. What

72.3%
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percentage of its original load could be delivered?
A B 66.7%
C 50.0% D 33.3%
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408. The dc supply to an inverter is 300 Volts. What is the maximum peak to peak output of the
PWM waveform?
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A It is 150 Volts. B It is 400 Volts.

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C It is 200 Volts. D It is 600 Volts.

409. Which of the following can trigger a Triac in both the positive and negative alternations of
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the cycle?
A IGBT B Diode
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C BJT D DIAC

410. What is the series-winding current in a step-up autotransformer the same as?
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A It is the same as the common-winding B It is the same as the secondary

current. current.
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C It is the same as the no-load current. D It is the same as the primary current.
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411. What type of welding method is approved for connecting a grounding conductor to a
grounding electrode?
A Tack weld B Tig weld

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C No welding method is approved D Cadweld/Thermit weld

412. If a drawing is to scale and the scale of the drawing is 1:10 and the drawing length was 5

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inches, what is the real length of the part?
A 5 inches B 1 inches

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C 50 inches D 10 inches

413. Which of the following is the end of line resistor located in a multi station class B fire

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alarm system?
A last pull station box B control panel
C annunciator am D beyond the last pull station in a
separate box

414. A squirrel cage induction motor will have slip rings on the rotor.
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A True
B False
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415. What is the total apparent power rating of an autotransformer?

A It is the sum of the transformed B It is the sum of the conducted power
power and the reactive power. and the reactive power.
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C It is the sum of the transformed power D It is the sum of the reactive power and
and the conducted power. the apparent power.
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416. The total capacitance of a group of capacitors is increased when they are connected in :
A parallel-series B parallel
C series D series-parallel
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417. You have a circuit with 120volts applied and the current is 24ma, what would be the
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resistance in ohms?
A B
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300 5000
C 2500 D 50

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418. A panel-mounted fan system ampere meter shows different amps than the clamp ampere
meter on the motor-control panel. What should be done?
A Replace the fan motor B Calibrate the panel-mounted ampere

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meter.
C Repair the motor winding D Calibrate the clamp ampere meter

419. Which of the following is an ampere turn?

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A number of turns of wire multiplied by B amperes divided by the magnetic field

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the current
C induced current D number of cycles in an ampere

420. Convert binary to decimal for 100110.

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A 480 B 59
C 38
am D 29

421. Which of the following is an acceptable method for dealing with unused openings in
junction box?
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A The box must be discarded and B They may be left open.
replaced.
C They may be covered with tape. D They may be filled with putty.
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422. Given that 1 inch = 25.4 mm, complete the following conversion:
8.6 yards = ______ cm
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A 786.4 B 21.19
C 121.9 D 78.64
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423. Which of the following logic gate gives high output with all its inputs low ?
A OR B NOR
C NAND D AND
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424. During an attempt to synchronize two emergency diesel engine driven generators, there
was a large bang when the units reached the required speed. What was the cause of the
sound?

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A Generator faulty B None of these
C Under excitation. D Over excitation.

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425. In a commercial building with an integrated building automation system, what effect
should the fire alarm system have on the HVAC system?

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A The fire alarm must close all supply B The fire alarm must not interfere with
dampers the HVAC system.
C The fire alarm must close all exhaust D The fire alarm must shut down the

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dampers. HVAC system.

426. A circuit breaker shall be of a trip free type.

A
B
True
False
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427. A transducer is a device that converts physical quantities into electrical signals.
A True
B False
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428. Clearance between overhead supply conductors and finished grade shall not be less than
_________ meters, where the conductors cross highways, streets and alleys.
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A 5.5 B 3.5
C 8.5 D 4.4
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429. If both inputs are a logic 1, the output is a logic 1. The output is a logic 0 for all other pairs
of the logic inputs. This statement describes:
A NOR gate B OR gate
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C AND gate D NAND gate

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430. What is the speed of a 3 phase motor that has 6 poles operating at a frequency of 60 hz?
A 4800 rpm B 1800 rpm

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C 1200 rpm D 3600 rpm

431. A 60 AH, 24 V battery is supplying a 200 W load. How many hours can the battery supply
the load?

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A 60 h B 10 h
C D

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14.2 h 7.2 h

432. Which of the following copper conductors can be used to supply a class B totally enclosed,
fan cooled, three-phase, 230 volt, 20 hp, squirrel cage motor? All conductor terminations

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are 90 °C.
A #6 TW75 B #4 TW60
C #4 TW75 am D #8 R90

433. Which of the following test instruments is best suited for determining if one conductor of a
four wire three-phase service is overloaded?
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A Ohmmeter. B Thermal imaging camera.
C Analog ammeter. D Digital voltmeter.
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ea

434. Which of the following are true when referring to the use of Thermal Insulation?
(Refer 2-126)
A BX cable can touch a wire but the B A 25 mm separation must be provided
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temperature must not exceed 32 °C between the thermal Insulation and

Knob and Tube wiring.
C Thermal insulation material should D Thermal insulation material can be
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never touch a wire. sprayed into outlet boxes as long as

the material does not corrode the
wires.
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435. Heat sink compound is required stud lubrication when installing stud mount devices to a
heat sink.
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A True
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B False

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436. The power factor of a pure resistive circuit is equal to :
A zero B 1

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C 0.8 D 0.5

437. Which of the following is the amperage of 3 #6RW75 copper conductors installed in an
ambient temperature of 55deg C?

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A 46 B 40.3
C D

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42.3 38.8

438. How is a set of contacts is always shown on a wiring diagram?

A B

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Energized. All of these
C Either energized or de-energized. D De-energized.

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439. What is the function of a centrifugal switch ?
A To disconnect the starting winding B None of the above
when the motor attains 75% of its
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rated speed
C To disconnect the rotor resistors D To disconnect the running winding
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440. What is the secondary current in amps of a 100% efficient 1:7 transformer with a primary
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current of 24 amps?
A 168 B 3.42
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C 2.4 D 24

441. The starting current of a 220V, 10HP shunt motor having an armature resistance of 0.2
ohms, without starter is :
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A 1100 amps B 11000 amps

C 110 amps D 11 amps
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442. Which of the following pairs of motor data determines the NEMA size of the starter for a
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motor?
A Service factor an horsepower. B FLA and service factor.
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C Horsepower and voltage. D Voltage and FLA.

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443. When testing conductor insulation with a megger, it is desirable to have the instrument’s
voltage:
A The same as the rated ac voltage B Slightly higher than the peak value of

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the rated ac voltage
C Slightly lower than the peak value of D No more than 80% of the ac voltage
the rated ac voltage

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444.

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am
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Which of the following DC motors is most likely to turn in the opposite direction from the
other three?
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A D B B
C C D A
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445. A bank of 6 batteries is arranged in 2 parallel banks of 3 batteries in series. Each battery is
rated at 6 V and 40 ampere-hours. When the batteries are fully charged what will be the
output voltage?
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A 18V B 6V
C 12V D 21V
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446. The ampere-hour capacity of a battery depends on :

A B
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the strength of electrolyte the thickness of plates

C the number and area of plates D the distance between the plates
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447. A 1000 watts heater is connected to a 240 V, AC supply. Then the current drawn by the
heater is
A 4.166 amperes B 4.106 amperes

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C 4.006 amperes D 4.160 amperes

448. n Hexadecimal number system, the letter 'D' indicates the decimal number

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A D = 11 B D = 14
C D

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D = 12 D = 13

449. Charging lead acid batteries produces what off gas?

A B

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Hydrogen Carbon monoxide
C Methane D Nitrogen

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450. What is the definition of an interactive system?
A A system that sends real time data to B Power production system that
a remote monitoring station operates in parallel with and can
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deliver power to a supply authority
system
C A system that has the capability to D A system that interacts with 3 or more
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regulate its own input voltage other electrical systems

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depending on the load

451. What CEC Table would be used for determining ampacity of single armoured cable
Aluminum conductor that is run in free air?
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A Table 3. B Table 2.
C Table 1. D Table 4.
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452. What is the preferred type of "circuit breaker" to be installed in extra high voltage A.C.
System ?
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A Bulk oil type circuit breaker B Air blast circuit breaker

C Vacuum circuit breaker D Sulphur hexafluoride circuit breaker
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453. Digital signals are prone to noise and attenuation by distortion and degradation.
A True

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B False

454. Fluorescent ballast is marked with the letter “A”. What does this marking represent?
A The ballast has a high power factor B The ballast has a low noise rating.

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rating.
C The ballast has passed the factory D The ballast is thermally protected.

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quality testing.

455. What is the standard rating of secondary of potential transformers ?

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A 220 V B 440 V
C 330 V D 110 V

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456. Calculate the current in low voltage side of the 1 KVA, 240 V/120 V single phase
transformer.
A 6.72 amperes B 9.12 amperes
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C 8.33 amperes D 4.16 ampeaes

457. When a service disconnecting means is subject to unauthorized operation, it shall be:
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(Refer 6-206)
A rendered inaccessible. B rendered accessible.
C monitored by current transformers. D locked internally
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458. What are the four states of matter?

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A Heat, light, sound, earth. B Liquid, solid, gas, plasma.

C Power, vapor, gas, solid. D Solid, vapor, gas, electrons.
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459. Power factor of an A.C. circuit is equal to :

A cosine of angle between voltage and B tangent of angle between voltage and
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current current
C impedance/resistance D apparent power/real power
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460. Which type of transformer does not isolate the secondary ?
A Auto transformer B Distribution transformer

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C Current transformer D Potential transformer

461. What is typically not approved for copper to aluminum wire connections?
A split bolt connection B compression lug connection

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C terminal blocks D bimetallic or tined metal strips

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462.

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am
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What is this WHMIS symbol?
A B
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Corrosive material Poisonous & Infectious (Toxic)

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material
C Dangerously reactive material D Flammable and combustible material
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463. What is a commonly used coding system for resistors?

A Grooves. B Encryption.
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C Letters. D Shapes.

464. In Fleming's right hand rule, the fore finger indicates

A B
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the direction of induced e.m.f. the direction of magnetic flux

C the direction of induced current D the direction of motion of the
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conductor
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465. The internal resistance of a discharged battery :
A is high B remains same

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C is negative D is low

466. Which law states that, in each closed circuit, the sum of all voltage drops are equal to zero
?

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A Coulomb's law B Kirchhoff's first law
C D

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Ohm's law Kirchhoff's second law

467. An acceptable way of bending PVC conduit would be to use a:

A B

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large torch. hydraulic bender.
C dc electric current D heat blanket.

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468. What is the max amount of 600v thermoset #10AWG RW75 XLPE without jacket conductors
you can fit in a 63 trade size conduit?
A 45 B 96
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C 56 D 75

469. Table D3 is the reference table to determine the voltage drop of a two wire 120 volt, 200
l

ampere circuit that travel 60 meters underground from the main building to the storage
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building?
A True
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B False

470. Which instrument is used for measuring the insulation resistance ?

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A Ammeter B Megger
C Voltmeter D Ohm meter
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471. A 3 metre long TW75 copper tap conductor in EMT is to be directly connected to a 100 Amp
splitter to feed a 60 Amp switchboard. All conductor terminations are 75 °C. What is the
minimum size 75 °C conductor required for this tap conductor?

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(Refer 14-100)
A #8 AWG B #4 AWG
C #12 AWG D #6 AWG

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472. Splicing, modification, or assembly of series heat tracing cables in the field should be done
only by trained personnel.

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A True
B False

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473. You suspect that a circuit has a problem with harmonic distortion. Which of the following
test instruments should be used to confirm your suspicion?
A RMS voltmeter and an average-
ranging voltmeter.
am B An analog wattmeter.

C Wheatstone bridge. D Digital voltmeter and a digital

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ammeter.

474. Corona discharge around 750 kV conductors would produce which of the following safety
hazards?
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A Dangerous gasses. B An over current condition.

C Extreme, long-lasting heat. D Dangerous noise levels.
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475. In circuit breakers the device used for tripping the line in the event of short-circuit is of
_____ type.
A B
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low voltage magnetic

C magnetic and thermal D thermal

476. When trouble shooting three ammeters of a three-phase circuit, two read 200 A, the other
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70 A. This indicates:
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A a faulty ammeter B an unbalanced system

C a normal system D a ground fault
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477. What is a SCR an example of?
A a thyristor. B a thermistor.

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C a transistor. D a varistor.

478. When testing a load center with the main disconnect open (panel de-energized) using an
ohmmeter, a blown or faulty fuse would give a reading of:

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A 0 ohms B 70 ohms
C D

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17 ohms Infinity

479. A three-phase wye service is installed using four RW90 conductors per phase in a parallel
run. One of the phase B conductors is not conducting. Which of the following options is the

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only permissible solution?
A Remove the bad conductor. B Replace the bad conductor with a T90

C
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Replace all of the phase B conductors
with T90 conductors.
D
conductor.
Make a splice in the bad conductor.
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480. The power factor is defined as the ratio of :
A watts to volt amperes reactive B volt amperes reactive to watts
C volts amperes to watts D
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watts to volt amperes

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481. The most common application of a megger is for testing:

A low resistance B current carrying capacity
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C low voltage D insulation

482. What table from the CEC is used to find tightening torques?
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A C4 B D7
C B7 D D5
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483. How must loads be connected so that the applied voltage drops equally across them?
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A None of these B In series.

C In parallel. D In either series or parallel.
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484. Four lamps are connected in series across a 120 V source. If the first lamp burns out, what
is the voltage drop across the other three lamps?
A 0 volts B 90 volts

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C 30 volts D 120 volts

485. The wiring to a remote potentiometer for a variable frequency drive (VFD) has been

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diagnosed as being affected by electromagnetic interference (EMI). Which cable is used to
replace the existing wiring?

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A No. 16 AWG shielded triad cable B No. 19 AWG copper twisted pair
cable.
C Category 5E, FT6, 4 pair cable D No.14 AWG 75 ohm, RG 6 coaxial

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cable

486. What is the frequency in HZ of a 2 pole AC generator of 3,600 rpm?

A
C
30
240
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D
40
60
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487. What is the minimum size of neutral support cable (NS75 aluminum) that can be used to
supply a l00A 208V three phase four wire service? (Refer Table 36A)
A #6 B #2
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C #1 D #3

488. A 240 Volt, 60 HZ supply has a heater and a single-phase motor connected in parallel to it.
The motor uses 1150 Watts of power at a power factor of 0.4 and the heater dissipates 600
ds

Watts.
What is the overall power factor of this circuit?
A B
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0.400. 0.553.
C 0.716. D 0.521.

489. A 50 kVA, three-phase, delta-to-wye connected, 480/120-208 volt transformer is used to

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supply a lighting load. What is the rated phase current on the primary side?
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A 50.41 amperes B 124.7 amperes

C 45.54 amperes D 60.21 amperes
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490. A 25 Amp, 120 Volt single-phase load is fed with #8 AWG RW90 conductors run in conduit.
All conductor terminations are rated at 75 °C. What is the maximum allowable distance
from the panel to the load?

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A 29.7 m B 31.5 m
C 30.3 m D 61.8 m

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491. What is the definition or example of a Control Circuit in the CEC?
A A branch circuit having an arc fault B A circuit liken instrument transformer.

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breaker in it.
C A three-phase breaker that controls all D A circuit that carries the signal to turn
power to a bank of squirrel cage on a contactor that energizes a group

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motors. of 240 Volt receptacles.

492. When should a three-phase motor load be connected to a rotary phase converter?
A The motor load should only be am
connected after the phase converter
has been started.
B The motor load can be connected at
any time.

C A motor load should not be connected D The motor load should be connected
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to a phase converter. before the phase converter is started.

493. Where can armoured cable rules be found in the Canadian Electrical Code book?
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A 12-200 B 12-600
C 12-500 D 12-10
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494. What is the maximum amperage Type D plug fuse?

A 45 B 30
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C 250 D 50

495. DC motor acceleration can be controlled by a current limiting starter which will control
what?
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A It controls the field strength. B It controls the timing of the

acceleration contactors.
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C It controls the armature reaction. D It controls the armature current and

voltage.
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496. At startup a DC series motor can develop what percent of full load torque?
A At startup it will develop 400 percent B At startup it will develop 125 percent
of full load torque. of full load torque.

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C At startup it will develop 100 percent D At startup it will develop 500 percent
of full load torque. of full load torque.

497. With a Resistor and capacitor timing circuit ,1 time constant will charge the capacitor to

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what percentage of the supply voltage?
A 63% B 100%

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C 83% D 50%

498. You have just finished connecting a new three-phase squirrel cage induction motor. Your

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foreman asks you to “bump” the motor. What will this test indicate?
A The amount of inrush current. B The stability of the motor mounts.
C The direction of rotation. am D The resistance of the windings.

499. Which circuit is the magnetization current of a transformer a component of?

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A supply circuit. B load circuit.
C exciting circuit. D control circuit.
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500. The total voltage in a series R - C circuit lags the current by an angle :
A of 90 Degree B of 0 Degree
C between 0 Degree and 90 Degree D of 45 Degree
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501. Distilled water is used in electrolytes because it :

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A prevents polarization B speeds up electro-chemical action

C prevents or slows down local action D improves specific gravity
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502. What is a SCR made of
A It is made up of a layer of N-type, P- B It is made up of a layer of P-type, N-
type and another layer of N-type type and another layer of P-type

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material. material.
C It is made up of a layer of P-type, P- D It is made up of four layers of N-type
type and another layer of N-type and P-type material.
material.

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503. What is the area in mm squared for solid 600 Volt jacketed No. 12 R90 EP?

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(Refer Table 10C)
A 14.74 B 11.99
C D

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20.36 18.61

504. You are asked to look up the tightening torque in Newton/meters for a wire binding screw

Table D4
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that will have a #12AWG installed under it, what table would you refer to?
A B Table 44
C Table D6 D Table 10A
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505. An instrument used to show the difference in phase and frequency between the voltages of
two alternators is called:
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A Tachometer B Synchroscope
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C None of these D Light meter

506. A voltage drop of 19.2 volts has been determined on a 480-volt circuit. What percent is the
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voltage drop?
A 2% B 5%
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C 2.5% D 4%

507. What is the purpose of the evaporator unit in a cooling system?

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A Absorb heat from the building air. B Release heat to the building exterior.
C Regulate the refrigerant flow. D Absorb heat from the refrigerant.
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508. The capacitance to the capacitor is directly proportional to the :
A material of the plate B voltage across the plate

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C polarity of the plates D area of the plate

509. Lockout/tagout is applied to a disconnect switch feeding a motor, who is allowed to

operate the switch while under protection?

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A No one is allowed B Maintenance manager
C D

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Foreman only Any Co-worker

510. Which material is used for the construction of the power transformer core ?
A B

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Silicon steel Stainless steel
C Mild steel D High carbon steel

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511. Which of the following would represent a building in the CEC?
A An emergency room in a hospital. B An office pace in a commercial
building.
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C A duplex separated by firewalls. D An apartment built above a house in a
residential area.

512. A clamp-on ammeter has three turns of wire wrapped around the movable jaw. If the meter
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is indicating a current of 15 amperes, how much current is actually flowing in the circuit?
A 25 amperes B 10 amperes
C 5 amperes D 45 amperes
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513. Which type of CSA enclosure is designated for general use indoors in ordinary locations?
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A CSA Enclosure Type 4 B CSA Enclosure Type 3

C CSA Enclosure Type 1 D CSA Enclosure Type 2
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514. What is the resistance of a parallel circuit with resistors of 30 ohms and 50 ohms?
A 10.55 ohms B 22.50 ohms
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C 18.75 ohms D 6.85 ohms

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515. What is the allowable ampacity and conduit size for five 1/0 1000 V unjacketed R90 single
copper conductors?
A 124,53 B 143,53

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C 124,65 D 143,28

516. An RS flip flop can be made using:

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A two NAND gates B two AND gates
C D

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two OR gates two NOR gates

517. In general, what are the three basic electrical faults?

A B

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Ground fault, partial ground fault, and Short circuit, open circuit, and change
open circuit in electrical value
C Short circuit, ground fault, and partial D Open circuit, incomplete circuit, and
ground fault
am ground fault

518. A key element of a comprehensive safety and health program is one of the following?
A Hazard prevention and control. B Drug and alcohol testing.
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C Record keeping. D Pre-employment physicals.

519. As compared to the secondary of a step up transformer, the primary will have :
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A lower voltage and higher current B lower voltage and higher current
C higher voltage and lower current D higher voltage and higher current
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520. In a half wave rectifier which statement is true?

A The output frequency is doubled B The output frequency is quadrupled
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C Each negative half cycle is passed D Each positive half cycle is passed
through to the input through to the output

521. The maximum size of plug fuse to be used for protection of the circuits enclosed in conduit
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at the 15 A motor should be:

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A 30 A B 15 A
C 20 A D 25 A
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522. What is a bonding conductor?
A It is a low impedance path obtained B It connects non-current carrying parts
by permanently joining all non current of electrical equipment to the service

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carrying metal parts to ensure equipment.
electrical continuity.
C It carries balanced overload currents. D It carries unbalanced current in short
circuit conditions.

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523. How shall insulated conductors or cable be run when they are exposed to mechanical

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damage from awnings or shutters?
A Not less than No. 6 AWG Aluminum as B Underground type conductors must be
it has sufficient mechanical strength. used as they have more insulation for

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mechanical protection.
C It must be run in EMT conduit made D It must be run in rigid conduit made
watertight.
am watertight.

524. What does reference note 3 refer to when dealing with SJEO flexible cord?
(Refer Table 11)
A B It is for electric clock or decorative
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It is suitable for use with rule 38-011.
lighting use.
C When exposed to oil they are limited D It is suitable for indoor Christmas tree
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to 60 degrees Celsius. cord.

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525. A 600 V underground NMWU cable is requested to be installed between the main building
distribution panel and a smaller load centre in an out building on site. What is the
minimum cover depth the cables have to be, when there is no mechanical protection and
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the cables are traveling though a brown rocky field? (Reference: Table 53)
A 1200 mm B 750 mm
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C 600 mm D 900 mm

526. A voltage drop of 3 volts has been determined on a 120-volt circuit. What percent is the
voltage drop?
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A 2.5% B 3%
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C 5% D 2%
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527. When using a wrench, the safest and most efficient way to use it is by?
A put a pipe on end and push B can be used as a hammer

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C pulling towards you D pushing away from you

528. Which of the following is the total load in watts allowed in a 15amp 120 volt circuit?
A 1440 B 1500

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C 1850 D 1600

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529. A tapped-primary fixed-secondary transformer’ s output voltage is low. This fault can be
corrected by:

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A reducing the secondary load B raising the line voltage
C changing the primary to a lower D changing the primary to a higher
voltage tap voltage tap
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530. In a full wave rectifier one of the damaged diodes is replaced by a diode of PIV equal to
input AC voltage. The newly replaced diode in the circuit
A supplies low DC output B supplies less current
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C will fail early D functions normally
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531. Which of the following statements are true when referring to CEC definitions?
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A Different systems means conduits B A grounding systems includes

that get their supply from different grounding electrodes.
panels.
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C A grounding system is another term D Different systems means those that

that can be used to describe operate at a higher voltage exceeding
equipment bonding. 13,000 Volts to ground.
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532. A three phase wye service is installed using four RW90 conductors per phase in a parallel
run. One of the phase B conductors is not conducting. Which of the following options is the
only permissible solution?
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A Replace all of the phase B conductors B Make a splice in the bad conductor.
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with T90 conductors.

C Replace the bad conductor with a T90 D Remove the bad conductor.
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533. At approximately what percent of the rated coil voltage will a relay seal-in?
A 85 B 75

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C 50 D 100

534. At normal field excitation what will a synchronous motor be operating at?
A It will be operating at rated load B It will be operating at full load

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current. operating speed.
C It will be operating at rated field D It will be operating at unity power

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current. factor.

535. A circuit which controls another circuit through relay is a:

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A signal circuit B low energy power circuit
C low voltage power circuit D remote control circuit

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536. A light fixture weighing ____ kg must be supported independently from the outlet box
A B 29
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C 22 D 18

537. What rule in the Canadian Electrical code book would refer to for exit signs?
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A 46-400 B 46-500
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C 44-300 D 48-400

538. Which of the following devices can be connected to a circuit that supplies exit light
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fixtures?
A HVAC equipment. B General lighting fixture.
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C Housekeeping receptacles. D Emergency lights.

539. The potential difference that causes the breakdown of insulation is called the
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A conductivity B insulation resistance

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C breakdown voltage D dielectric strength

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540. A conductor should have
A high specific resistance B low specific resistance

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C medium specific resistance D any specific resistance

541. What is the maximum temperature rating of Mineral Insulated Cable?

A 100 degrees B 75 degrees

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C 90 degrees D 60 degrees

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542. What is the force existing between an electron and a proton?
A Cohesion B Attraction

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C Adhesion D Repulsion

543. How many branch circuits from the distribution panel are required for garages serving
single dwelling units?
A three
am B four
C at least one D two
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544. The two types of diode semiconductor material are N-Type and P-Type.
A True
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B False

545. Which of the following is not an essential element necessary to produce an ordinary fire?
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A Oxygen B Hydrogen
C Fuel D Heat
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546. Pipe falls on a cable tray with 60 m long cable and cable damaged. How would you solve
this problem?
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A None of these B Twist the cable and heat shrink

C Replace 3 m cable on both ends D Compress the cable and heat shrink
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547. Why should dissimilar metals not be used when anchoring electrical equipment to masonry
or concrete?
A Dissimilar metals can cause a diode B There is a possibility of galvanic

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effect and block current flow. action.
C The metals rust and join causing D The corona effect could occur which
breakdown to the anchor. cause a voltage to be created.

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548. A fully loaded synchronous motor is operating at a lagging power factor. What will
increasing the field excitation do?

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A Increasing the field excitation will B Increasing the field excitation will
cause the power factor to improve. increase the power factor angle.
C Increasing the field excitation will D Increasing the field excitation will

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increase the terminal voltage. cause a greater lagging power factor.

549. An exciter used for field excitation of an alternator will be a

A
C
series motor
series generator
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B shunt motor
shunt generator
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550. When installing a post light with photocell control, where is the photocell mounted?
A Above the luminaire, facing down. B Under the luminaire, facing away from
any other light source.
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C Under the luminaire, facing up. D Above the luminaire, facing away from
any other light source.

551. What is the main purpose of bonding a motor frame to ground?

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A Limit inductive reactance. B Limit the voltage to ground.

C Increased power factor. D Increased motor lifespan.
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552. A possible cause of GFCI nuisance trips is:

A line wire grounded B heavy surge current to the load
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C neutral wire grounded D open ground wire

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553. Which of the following degrees Celsius is the maximum allowable
conductor temperature for LWMI cable? (Refer Table 19)
A 110 B 60

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C 90 D 75

554. Where service conductors or feeders are used solely for the supply of energy to heating

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equipment, they shall have an ampacity 50% more than the sum of the current ratings of all
the equipment they supply.
(Reference: Rule 62-116)

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A True
B False

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555. Some rotor slip is required for a squirrel cage induction motor to produce torque?
A
B
True
False
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556. A pull-chain lamp with a shade and guard cannot be used over combustible material?
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A True
B False
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557. Modern ac power systems must be closely regulated to a constant frequency- within 1%.
What is the name of the very sensitive instrument used to measure these small variations?
A Frequency meter B Footcandle meter
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C Tachometer D Synchroscope
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558. If single phasing occurs during running of a 3 phase motor, what is the effect on motor
performance ?
A Motor will run as 2 phase motor and B Will continue to run on 2 phases, but
performs normally fails to take load
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C Continue to run on 2 phases, draws D Run at reduced speed and can take
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excess current, winding likely to burn only 2/3 of the load

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559. What is the generated voltage in a DC generator proportional to?
A The generated voltage is proportional B The generated voltage is proportional
to field flux density. to load voltage.

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C The generated voltage is proportional D The generated voltage is proportional
to load current. to amount of field current.

560. On a 600 V, three-phase, four wire (wye) star connected system, the approximate normal

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voltage to ground would be
A 347 B 0

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C 600 D 300

561. The vital and delayed vital branches in a hospital shall be connected to the emergency

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power supply by either a manual or an automatic transfer switch.
A True
B False am
562. Under WHMIS when is a workplace label required?
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A When a supplier label is missing, lost B When a hazardous product is
or no longer legible transferred or poured into a different
container
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C D
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All of these When a hazardous product is made or

produced at the workplace and is also
used in the same workplace
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563. What size box can accommodate 12#12 AWG wires?

A 4x1-1/2 B FD 1 gang
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C 4x2-1/8 D All of the above

564. A 100 KVA, 2400V/240V, 60Hz transformer has 300 turns on the secondary winding.
Calculate the number of turns in primary winding ?
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A 1800 turns B 1500 turns

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C 3000 turns D 2400 turns

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565.

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Identify this WHMIS Symbol:

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A Oxidizing Material B Explosive
C Compressed Gas D Flammable

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566. Which one of the following conductors is used in heating elements ?
A Tungsten B Nichrome
C Carbon am D Copper

567. A six winding twelve lead 94 kVA alternator is delta connected to deliver 240 Volts. If its
windings are connected in series the phase current rating of this alternator will be how
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many Amps?
A 130.6 Amps. B 261.1 Amps.
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C 391.7 Amps. D 226.1 Amps.

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568. How are the holding contacts on a NEMA forward/reversing motor magnetic starter
numbered?
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A They are numbered 3,2 and 5,4. B They are numbered 4,7 and 2,6.
C They are numbered 7,5 and 6,3. D They are numbered 95, 96 and 13, 14.
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569. The identified conductor of a single phase ac circuit is what colour?

A Green or yellow B White or grey
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C Green with yellow stripe D Green

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570. If one cooling fan fails in a UPS unit which has three cooling fans, the unit must be shut
down immediately.
A True

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B False

571. The binary of 28 is 11100.

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A True
B False

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572. On a 100HP 575 Volt 3 phase motor, which of the following time delay fuses should be
used?

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A 125 B 105
C 250 D 150
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573. What does the abbreviation IC stand for when labelled on a fuse?
A Internal capacitance B In control
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C Interrupting capacity D Internal circuit

574. What happens when a single-phase motor with internal overload protection has a shorted
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run winding?
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A The motor cycles on the overload B There is no voltage to the motor.

relay.
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C The motor hums and does not start. D There is voltage to the motor but the
motor does not start.

575. A heating cable set is to be buried in concrete to melt the snow that may accumulate on a
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walkway leading into a building. What is the minimum depth of the cable set if the area is
not subject to vehicular traffic? (Refer 62-306)
A 50mm B 70mm
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C 100mm D 120mm
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576. What happens to the current if the voltage is doubled and the resistance is cut in half?
A doubles B remains the same

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C decreases D quadruples

577. What is the minimum size of RW90 copper conductors required to feed a 230 V, 5 hp,
single-phase motor located 60 m from the distributor centre, without exceeding a 3%

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voltage drop?
A No. 6 AWG B No. 8 AWG

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C No. 10 AWG D No. 4 AWG

578. A normally closed set of contacts used in an electromagnetic relay will be in the open

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position with the relay:
A True
B False am
579. In regards to supply conductors to a motor connection box should have their ampacity
based on how many degrees C insulation?
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A 45 B 90
C 35 D 75
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580. The minimum size of conductor that may be used to ground a 200 A AC service is:
A #00 AWG B #4 AWG
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C #3 AWG D #0 AWG

581. Which of the following instruments would be most useful for measuring the existing level
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of lighting in an office space?

A Thermal imaging camera. B Infra-red thermometer.
C Incident-light meter. D Noise dosimeter.
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582. The function of a dry cell is to convert :
A chemical energy to electrical energy B electrical energy into mechanical
energy

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C electrical energy into magnetic D chemical energy to mechanical
energy energy

583. The r.m.s value of A.C. is equal to :

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A 0.707 of max. value B 1.414 of max. value

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C 0.637 of max. value D the maximum value

584. A warehouse requires 60 kW of general illumination using 150 watt incandescent lamps
connected to a 120-volt source. What is the current drawn by each lamp?

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A 1 ampere B 1.50 amperes
C 1.25 amperes
am D 0.75 ampere

585. Which of the following should be terminated to each terminal when wiring to dual
terminals on a fire alarm system device?
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A independently B temporary
C compression D dual
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586. Which of the following is used to represent the source voltage of an electric circuit?
A SV B V
C v D E
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587. Which of the following is correct when dealing with wind turbine power?
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A Wind turbines take up more space B Wind power produces a small amount
than the average power station. of pollution.
C Wind turbines are not overly costly to D Wind power is intermittent.
set up.
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588. The type of capacitor used in capacitor start motor is :

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A electrolytic capacitor B ceramic capacitor

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C mica capacitor D paper capacitor

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589. Using Fleming ’ s right-hand rule the middle finger points:
A toward the north pole B in direction of lines of force

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C in direction of induced EMF D in direction of conductor motion

590. A dc voltmeter may be used to measure a low resistance in a de-energized ac circuit when
the voltmeter is used in conjunction with:

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A A known resistance B An ammeter
C D

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A current transformer A megger

591. When will a synchronous motor be operating at a leading power factor?

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A To operate at a leading power factor B To operate at a leading power factor
the line current (IL) must be very the applied voltage (VT) must not be
large. more than 120 Volts.
C
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To operate at a leading power factor
the generated voltage (Eg) must be a
small value.
D To operate at a leading power factor
the resultant voltage (Er) must be at
more than 90 degrees.
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592. In a residence with a properly grounded and fused interior wiring system, accidental
contact between an ungrounded branch circuit conductor and its metal enclosure will
cause
the:
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A neutral fuse to blow B neutral wire to become energized

C main fuse to blow D circuit fuse to blow
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593. Which of the following is true with regard to how an electrical room is set up for people to
exit the room?
(Refer 2-310)
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A The Amperage rating of the B Doors and gates must be designed to

equipment is not a concern in exit be easily opened from the equipment
design. side without the use of a key.
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C The Voltage is the considering factor D Two exits are required in rooms that
in the design of how rooms are set up have amperage above 1200 Amps.
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for exit procedures.

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594. A motor is connected to a junction box with a trade size 12 flexible conduit. What is the
maximum permissible length of the flexible conduit? (Refer 12-1000)
A 1.5m B 4m

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C 2m D 6m

595. A hydrometer reading taken from a lead acid battery indicates a specific gravity of 1.150.

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What is the condition of the battery?
A fully drained B 80% charged

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C fully charged D half charged

596. You have been called to repair a fluorescent light fixture. One of the twelve fixtures on a

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circuit has been cycling on an off for the last day. What is the most likely cause of this
problem?
A

C
distortion.
The ballast is overheating
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The circuit is experiencing harmonic B

D
One of the lamps is the wrong color
rating.
The circuit is experiencing voltage
spikes.
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597. Which of the following abbreviations would most likely represent "grade" on an electrical
drawing?
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A GR B GRDE
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C EA D GL

598. The conductor to be grounded in a single phase 3 wire system is which of the following?
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A identified conductor B two phase only

C one phase D identified neutral conductor
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599. 3-phase power provides 3 alternating currents that are _______° out of phase with each
other?
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A 360° B 90°
C 120° D 45°
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600. 90 degrees is the maximum temperature rating of Mineral Insulated Cable. (Refer Table
19)
A True

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B False

601. A breaker can be used as a disconnecting means for a furnace.

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A True
B False

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602. The frequency generated by a 8-pole alternator rotating at 600 r.p.m. will be
A B

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80 Hz 20 Hz
C 60 Hz D 40 Hz

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603. A motor is connected to a junction box with a trade size 12 flexible conduit. What is the
maximum permissible length of the flexible conduit?
A 1.5m B 2m
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C 2.5m D 5m

604. Which of the following material is NOT a good insulator ?

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A Plastic B Copper
C Rubber D Porcelain
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605. The spherical volume within 900 mm radius from the point of discharge of a tank vent pipe
at a service station shall be considered to be a Zone 1 location and the volume between
________ radius from point of discharge vent shall be considered a Zone 2 location.
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A 1200 mm to 2.5 m B 1000 mm to 1.9 m

C 925 mm to 1.8 m D 900 mm to 1.5 m
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606. The reactance of a 2 henry choke coil at 100 Hz is :

A 216 ohm B 100 ohm
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C 718 ohm D 1256 ohm

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607. In electronics, The Flip-Flop is also known as
A Astable multivibrator B Monostable multivibrator

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C Mono-shot multivibrator D Bistable multivibrator

608. You are installing a 7 segment display how many wires does this installation require?
A 8, 7 input wires and 1 ground B 5, 4 input wires and 1 ground

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C 7, 7 input wires D 10, 8 input wires and 2 grounds

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609. What is the synchronous speed of a 50 Hz four pole squirrel cage induction motor?
A 1800 RPM B 1800 RPM

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C 1800 RPM D 1800 RPM

610. The function of interpoles is :

A am
to neutralize the reactance voltage to
help commutation process
B to neutralize the cross-magnetizing
effect of armature reaction
C all of these D to reduce sparking at the commutator
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611. A six-pole 60 Hz SCIM has a 1.5 % slip at full-load. What is the slip RPM of the motor at full
load?
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A B
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The slip RPM of the motor at full load The slip RPM of the motor at full load
is 60 RPM. is 30 RPM.
C The slip RPM of the motor at full load D The slip RPM of the motor at full load
is 18 RPM. is 1400 RPM.
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612. The main purpose of grounding the secondary of a 120/208 distribution transformer is to:
A limit short circuit current B short out stray current and limit radio
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interference
C limit the phase to ground voltage of D prevent unbalanced current
the system
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613.

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Referring to this diagram, which fuses are blown?
A L1 and L2. B L3 only.
C L1 and L3. am D L1 only.

614. What is required for personnel to work on a site where chemicals are in use?
A B
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First aid certification and the use of a WHMIS qualification and availability
breathing apparatus. of MSDS information.
C D
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Authorization by the foreman and the Authorization by a medical officer and

use of a breathing apparatus. availability of MSDS information.

615. A transformer has 22 watts of copper losses at rated load. If the load were decreased to 75
ds

percent what would the copper losses be?

A 22 watts. B 9.9 watts.
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C 16.5 watts. D 12.4 watts.

616. A universal motor is known as which of the following?

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A synchronous motor B series motor

C stepper motor D wound rotor
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617. Which of the following is correct when dealing with wind turbine power?
A Wind power is steady and creates a B Wind turbines can be set up in areas
constant RMS current wave form. that are uninhabitable.

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C Wind turbines create noise similar to D Wind turbines take up a lot of physical
a small generator. space.

618. A dry-core open-ventilated 25 KVA transformer may be bolted to a stone wall indoors

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providing it is mounted off the wall a minimum of:
A 25 mm B 300 mm

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C 6 mm D 12.5 mm

619. The wiring to a remote potentiometer for a variable frequency drive (VFD) has been

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diagnosed as being affected by electromagnetic interference. Which cable is used to
replace the existing wiring?
A

C
cable.
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No.14 AWG 75 ohm, RG 6 coaxial

No. 19 AWG copper twisted pair

B

D
No. 16 AWG shielded triad cable.

Category 5E, FT6, 4 pair cable.

cable.
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620. A bank of three 10 kVA 480-120/240 Volt transformers is connected in a delta-wye
configuration to supply a 18 kVA 120/208 Volt three-phase load. What is the primary line
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current?
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A 43.5 Amps. B 37.5 Amps.

C 21.7 Amps. D 12.5 Amps.
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621. What is the maximum current carrying capacity of a neutral supported cable #2 NS90
aluminum with 3 insulated conductors?
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A 125 B 110
C 200 D 150
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622. What drawing of a building is used as electrical floor plan?

A Reflected Ceiling. B Rafter Plan.
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C Specification Plan. D Elevation Drawings.

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623. What determines the amount of short circuit current in a circuit?
A the interrupting rating of the fuse. B the voltage of the circuit where the
fault occurs.

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C the inrush current of the transformer. D the continuous current rating of the
fuse.

624. An industrial process ranges from a pressure of 0 psi to 1000 psi, a transmitter with an

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output of 4-20ma is monitoring the pressure of the process, if the process pressure is
450psi what is the transmitter output?

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A 14.6ma B 12ma
C 8.8ma D 11.2ma

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625. Which raceway can be bent easily without the use of tools?
A All of these B Flexible metal conduit
C EMT am D Rigid metal conduit

626. A numbering system whose base is equivalent to the decimal number 8 is:
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A hexadecimal B octal
C interface D all of these
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627. Where must smoke alarms be installed in a single dwelling?

A In all bedrooms. B On each level of a house.
C Within no less than 10 m of a D In all kitchens.
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bedroom.

628. Which of the following abbreviations would most likely represent "weatherproof" on an
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electrical drawing?
A WO B WPRO
C WDW D WP
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629. To disconnect an ammeter from a current transformer, you must:

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A short the ammeter B ground the secondary

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C short the secondary D short the primary

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630. An OR-gate operation can be explained as follows:
A if either or both inputs are a logic 1, B if either or both inputs are a logic 0,
the output will be a logic 1 the output will be a logic 1

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C if only both inputs are a logic 1, the D if either or both inputs are a logic 1,
output will be a logic 1 the output will be a logic 0

631. When would WHMIS require the use of a workplace label?

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A When the MSDS is missing from a B When a controlled product is shipped
controlled product. from the manufacturer.

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C When a controlled product is D When the instructions for use are
transferred from its’ original missing.
container.

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632. In diode terminology, PIV stands for :
A
C
Point Indicating Value
Peak Inverse Voltage
am B
D
Potential Inverse Value
Peak Interruption Voltage

633. When taking low-current readings with a clamp-on ammeter, what device is normally used
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to help get a more accurate reading on the ammeter scale?
A Current multiplier B Phase-sequence indicator
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C Frequency meter D Current transformer

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634. What is the first recommended step when troubleshooting a HVAC rooftop unit?
A The first step is to phone B The first step is to use a voltmeter
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manufacturer immediately for service. and verify correct control operation.

C The first step is to operate the D The first step is to perform a visual
disconnect switch a couple of times. check of the devices in the control
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cabinet.

635. A capacitor of 2 micro farads is charged to a potential difference of 150 volts and is
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connected in parallel with an uncharged capacitor of 4 micro farads. What is the voltage
existing on the combination ?
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A 50 volts B 250 volts

C 300 volts D 500 volts
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636. Pendent luminaires with stems longer that 300 mm and installed in a Zone 2 location may
be connected using:
(Refer 18-2158)

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A an approved flexible connector. B EMT
C ridged PVC conduit. D AC90

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637. Which of the following statements are true when referring to CEC definitions and the term
"Utilization equipment"?

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A It is a type of fire alarm system that B It is a specialty device like a large
utilizes safety procedures. hydraulic bender.
C It can be described as electrician D It is equipment that uses energy for

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tools. mechanical, chemical or other useful
purposes.

A sump pump motor.

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638. Which of the following motors would have low-voltage protection? (Refer 28-400)
A B A table saw motor.
C An air conditioner motor. D A freezer motor.
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639. Squirrel-cage induction-motor differs from a slip-ring induction-motor as it has no :
A rotating part B slip-rings
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C stator windings D rotor windings

640. When conductors of a fire alarm system will be installed in raceway it shall be installed in
metal raceways of the totally enclosed type.
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A True
B False
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641. Which of the following fire detectors would be most suitable for use in a service garage
with a large roll-up door?
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A Fixed temperature heat detector. B Photo-electric smoke detector.

C Ionization smoke detector. D Rate-of-rise heat detector.
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642. What distance must be maintained between the Class 2 conductors of a nurse call system
and any 347V lighting conductors?
A 600mm B 100

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C 200mm D 150mm

643. To test an ammeter for accuracy, another ammeter of known accuracy can be connected in

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the circuit with the ammeter under test. How should these ammeters be connected?
A In parallel B In series with each other

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C One in series, the other in parallel D None of these

644. What is the minimum size grounding conductor required to be connected to a grounding

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electrode?
A #4 AWG. B #6 AWG.
C #3 AWG. am D #8 AWG.

645. Which of the following happens when a wire coil cuts magnetic lines of force in a closed
circuit?
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A static charge develops B wire becomes magnetized
C none of the above D current is induced
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646. An impedance voltage of 15 Volts is obtained by a short-circuit test on a 480/240 Volt

single-phase transformer. What is the percent impedance of the transformer?
A 0.031%. B 3.1%.
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C 2.5%. D 31%.
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647. A rigid metal conduit is used to protect 12 #8 AWG T-90 Nylon conductors. The conduit is
installed in a room with a 75° C ambient temperature. What is the maximum allowable
ampacity of these conductors?
A B
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19.35 A 45 A
C 13.55 A D 31.5 A
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648. What is it an indication of if the LED codes on a mid-efficient furnace stay on steady?
A This is an indication of normal B This is an indication of normal
operation, no call for heat. operation, call for heat.

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C This is an indication of system D This is an indication of control board
lockout, failure to detect or sustain failure.
flame.

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649. Which one is NOT an electrical conducting material ?
A Aluminum B Glass

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C Copper D Silver

650. If the input of the small transformer is 15 VA, what will be the output in VA when the

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efficiency is taken as 80% ?
A 15 VA B 10 VA
C 12 VA am D 8 VA

651. How many binary inputs needed for 3 digit BCD display?
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A 24 B 3
C 12 D 9
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652. Which of the following is the most acceptable method to ground an electrical service?
A A 2 mm thick steel plate electrode B A continuously conductive metallic
buried 400 mm below finished grade. water piping system, extending 1 m
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beyond the building.

C A 90 mm metal waste water casing D One chemically charged rod electrode
extending 16 m into the ground. driven to the full length of the rod.
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653. When the primary and secondary voltage are derived from the same winding, that
transformer is called :
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A isolation transformer B two winding transformer

C auto transformer D ring type transformer
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654. At a no-load condition of a transformer there is a primary current; but why is there no
secondary current?
A because the secondary current has B because some primary current leaks

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not yet caused a primary current. through the transformer.
C because some secondary current D because there is exciting current
leaks through the transformer. present.

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655. How are signals in a fibre optic cable transmitted?
A By a satellite signal. B By a light wave.

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C On an ac signal. D Through a dc signal.

656. A factory built electrical panel includes control wiring, terminal strips and control relays,

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what tests must be performed on the complete electrical assembly before leaving the
factory?
A

C
Continuity and Resistance
measurements
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No tests are mandatory at the factory
B

D
Continuity of all circuits and insulation
resistance tests
Continuity of all circuits and
capacitance tests
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657. What is one of the most common problems associated with a hot water heating system
A The most common problem is the B The most common problem is the
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circulating pump over speed. trapped air in the piping.

C The most common problem is the D The most common problem is the low
burner failure due to dirty gas valve. water cut out.
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658. A UPS system is supplied by a 600V ac circuit. Voltage measurements indicate 600V at the
line side terminals, but 0V at the dc bus inside the cabinet. Which section of the UPS is
most likely defective?
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A The rectifier. B The inverter.

C The busbar assembly. D The batteries.
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659. Which among the following transformers, is used for starting the big induction motor ?
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A Step-up transformer B Constant current transformer

C Auto transformer D Potential transformer
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660. Which of the following is the resistance in ohms of an element rated at 240watts at 120
volts?
A 60. B 240

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C 200 D 360

661. What is the symbol used in a formula to represent the rate of energy dissipation in an

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electric circuit?
A P B V

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C S D Q

662. What is the bending radii for high voltage wire shielded cable under 25 in Diameter? (Refer

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Table 15)
A 7 B 9
C 5 am D 11

663. A 3600-watt motor is connected to a 240-volt single-phase, 2-wire circuit. What is the
current flow in the circuit?
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A 21 amperes B 18 amperes
C 13 amperes D 15 amperes
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664. What is the load toward a feeder conductor for a panel that supplies 41, 15 Amp controlled
automobile parking stalls?
(Refer 8-400)
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A 18.9 kW B 47 kW
C 25.55 kW D 14.3 kW
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665. Which of the following is true when referring to definitions in the CEC?
A A location like a car wash would be B The terms ordinary location and dry
considered a wet location. location can be used interchangeably.
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C The term wet location and damp D A location like an indoor paint booth
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location can be used interchangeably. with lots of ventilation can be

considered an outdoor location.
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666. A watt meter can measure
A a.c. as well as d.c. power B a.c. power only

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C d.c. power only D d.c. power and a.c. power after
rectification

667. When troubleshooting a DC motor, what would happen if the insulation between the
bearings and the DC motor frame breaks down?

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A the shaft and bearings would be B stator would burn out

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pitted
C brushes would spark D bearings would wear

668. A voltmeter with a sensitivity of 1 kilo ohm per volt will have a resistance of _____ ohms at

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50 V range.
A 50,000 B 1,000
C 5,000 am D 50

669. What is the minimum number of conductors (installed in conduit) for a 30-lamp nurse’s call
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station?
A 68 B 31
C 62 D
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670. What is the purpose of the auxiliary contacts on a motor starter?

A They seal the coil in the energized B They are used as spares in case one
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state when the start button is of the main contacts is damaged.

pressed.
C They prevent nuisance tripping of the D They prevent accidental use of the jog
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overloads. button.

671. A curling rink with positive mechanical ventilation must have a ventilation system that can
change the air at least ____ times per hour to be regarded as a dry location. (Refer 22-206)
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A 3 B 4
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C 2 D 1
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672. In a circuit breaker, the current that exists at the instant of contact separation is called the
_____ current.
A restriking B breaking

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C recovery D arc

673. Stress cones, when used to terminate high-volt cables, are designed to?

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A Stress cones are not used with high B Drain induced static voltage to ground
voltage cables

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C Allow the cable to fit the connector D Relieve the stress on the connection
more easily due to weight of the cable

674. How is the direction of magnetic lines of force determined when the current flow direction

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is known?
A left hand rule B none of these
C magnetism am D right hand rule

675. A capacitor rated at 90 A is fed with a # 3 AWG RW90 copper conductor and has an
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overcurrent device protecting it rated at 100 A. This installation meets the requirements of
the CEC. Use Table 13 as a guide. Equipment termination temperature is 60 degrees
Celsius.
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A True
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B False

676. The direction of rotation of the induction motor can be reversed by

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A changing the connection in terminals B changing the output connection of

star to delta and delta to star stator
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C changing all the three leads D changing any two leads connection of
connection of stator stator input

677. How do you check a HVAC - MCC panel for motor starters with a thermographic camera?
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A Turn power off, open the door and B None of these

take picture
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C Open the door and take picture under D Open the door and take picture under
normal load condition. no load condition.
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678. What is a class “C” fire?
A ordinary combustions like wood, B gasoline
paper, etc

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C electrical equipment, motors, D none of these
switches

679. Heating devices shall be installed so that adjacent materials will not be subjected to

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temperatures in excess of 90C.
A True

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B False

680. Which precaution should be taken first when working on an ionized dust-collection system?

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A Clean the system. B De-ionize the system.
C Install grounding jumpers.
am D De-energize the system.

681. Warning notices shall be placed on exposed portions of high voltage cables at a spacing
not to exceed this amount m? (Refer 36-006)
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A 10 B 16
C 12 D 8
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682. During a load test on an UPS installation, it is determined that the units' batteries cannot
supply the rated output for the rated time. What is the problem possibly caused by?
A defective batteries. B a defective static switch.
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C a defective inverter. D defective IGBTs.

683. What is the minimum size of RW90 copper conductors required to feed a 230 V, 5 hp,
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single-phase motor located 60 m from the distributor center, without exceeding a 3%

voltage drop? (Refer Table 45 & D3)
A No. 8 AWG B No. 10 AWG
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C No. 6 AWG D No. 4 AWG

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684. Regarding fire alarm systems, which of the following below is an example of an ancillary
device?
A Heat detector B Magnetic door locks

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C Manual pull station D Fire water valve position switch

685. In a series DC motor what happens if the load on the motor is increased?

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A Motor speed increases B Motor speed decreases
C D

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Motor speed stays the same Motor stalls

686. Shock is defined as an abnormal condition of the body described from which of the
following?

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A insufficient blood delivered to the B heart stops beating normally, and
body’s cells quivers instead
C
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broken bone has penetrated the skin D lungs are unable to process oxygen
properly

687. A pit in an aircraft hangar floor shall be considered a:

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(Refer 20-402)
A Zone 2B B Zone 1A
C Zone 2 D
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Zone I
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688. Which binary number below represents decimal number 20?

A 010101 B 011100
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C 010101 D 010100

689. Power equals the product of current and voltage: (P = IE).

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A True
B False
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690. You have to measure the ripple voltage of a DC power supply to confirm with that of the
manufacturer's specification. What is the instrument you need for this measurement ?
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A Vacuum tube voltmeter (VTVM) B DC voltmeter

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C Oscilloscope D AC voltmeter

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691.

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Which combination of voltmeters confirm fuse A is blown?

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A b) V2 and V3 B c) V3 and V4
C a) V1 and V2
am D V1 and V4

692. Single turn primary of a current transformer has a turns ratio 10:1. Which one of the
following is the primary current if the current measured in secondary is 2 amperes ?
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A 5 ampere B 20 ampere
C 1 ampere D 10 ampere
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693. Latent heat is heat that causes a change in state.

A True
B False
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694. Heat sinks are made from:

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A glass B silicon
C porcelain D aluminum
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695. What is a class “A” fire?

A gasoline B ordinary combustions like wood,
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paper, etc
C none of these D electrical equipment, motors,
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696. A shading coil will:
A assist flux changes B inhibit flux changes

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C increase permeability D decrease permeability

697. What does the fan control switch do?

A It shuts down the furnace when the B It reverses the blower rotational

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plenum temperature reaches an direction for summer cooling.
unsafe value.

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C It operates the blower fan when the D It operates the main gas valve when
plenum temperature is at or above a the room thermostat calls for heat.
set value.

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698. An electrical cord with the designation SOOW is which of the following?
A Good for wet locations B Has oil resistant insulation and

C Rating of 600v
am D
jacketing
All of these

699. What are a major cause of hot spots and discolouration of electrical equipment?
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A Tight connections B System frequency fluctuations
C Loose connections D Wrong supply voltage
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700. When troubleshooting an uninterruptable power supply check?

A LED status indicators on the front of B All of these
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the UPS
C Input voltages D Output voltages
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701. A hermetic motor compressor has 140 A locked-rotor current and draws 23 A. Fuse 70 A has
blown up. What is the maximum delay fuse allowed for this compressor? (Reference: Rule
28-708, Table 13)
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A 80 A B 90 A
C 70 A D 100 A
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702. What is the maximum voltage between any 2 conductors of a non-metallic sheathed cable?
(Refer 12-502)
A 200V B 300V

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C 600V D 250V

703. One foot of 4 inch pipe weighs 6 lb 4 oz. How much will 10.5 feet of this pipe weigh?

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A 65 lb 10 oz B 60 lb 5 oz
C D

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63 lb 10 oz 65 lb 5 oz

704. How should a voltmeter be connected in a circuit to take a voltage reading under normal
conditions?

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A In series B In parallel
C In series/parallel D None of these
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705. The bonding conductor for a single conductor nonferrous metal sheathed cable
installations greater than 425 amps is chosen from which of the following table?
ex
A 20 B 14
C 18 D 16
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706. The following three-phase continuous duty service motors are connected to a common
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copper feeder and are required to start simultaneously:

50 Amp. F.L.C. autotransformer start squirrel cage motor;
42.5 Amp. F.L.C. across the line start squirrel cage motor;
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All conductor terminations are 75 °C. The calculated ampacity of the copper feeder
conductor should be:
(Refer 28-108)
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A 105 Amps. B 200 Amps.

C 92.5 Amps. D 125 Amps.
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707. An enclosure that houses a switch can be used as a pull box for other circuits?
A True
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B False
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708. One of the major benefits of using relays or magnetic switches is that:
A it is possible to use compact actuating B overload devices may be eliminated
devices for any type or size load

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C when heavy loads are connected, D overcurrent devices may be
there is less disturbance to the eliminated
system than would occur when using
manual switches

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709. What is the minimum size of single-conductor aluminum-sheathed cable that can be used

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for a consumer's service?
A #5 awg B #3 awg
C D

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#6 awg #4 awg

710. How do we check a N/Cad battery?

A
C
hydrometer am
amount of short circuit current
B
D
check voltage after recharging
battery operating temperature
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711. What is the flame proving device that is used for a standard efficiency furnace?
A It is a flame rod used with a hot B It is a flame rod used with a spark
surface igniter. igniter.
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C D
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It is a thermocouple used with a It is a light sensitive sensor used with

standing pilot. a standing pilot.

712.
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Which of the these diagrams represents a circuit that will allow both starting and jogging?
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A A B C
C B D D
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713. What are the conductors, clamps, ground clips and ground electrodes, all a part of?
A Grounding conductor. B Grounding path.

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C Grounding electrode. D Grounding system.

714. In a cooling system when the refrigerant goes through the expansion value what happens
to the pressure?

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A The pressure is greatly reduced. B The pressure is greatly increased.
C D

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The pressure is unaffected. The pressure is somewhat increased.

715. When referring to Section 18 of the CEC, how are atmospheres containing explosive gases
divided?

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A Groups B Categories
C Divisions D Zones
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716. What is the synchronous speed of 6 poles motor running at 60 Hz frequency supply ?
A 7200 R.P.M. B 6000 R.P.M.
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C 1200 R.P.M. D 1000 R.P.M.

717. If the current in the armature of a d.c. series motor is reduced by 50%, the torque of the
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motor will become :

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A 200% B 50%
C 25% D 150%
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718. A 600 V, dual speed motor runs at 900 and 1800 RPM. What is the voltage at low speed?
A 600 V B 300 V
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C 240 V D 347 V
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719. Can fixed electric space heating equipment be installed on the same circuit as lighting
fixtures or general purpose receptacles?
A No, heating appliances must have B Yes, heating appliances may be

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their own circuit. connected to any convenient circuit.
C No, unless the circuit conductors are D Yes, if lights, but not receptacles, are
de-rated 50%. incorporated into the heating
equipment.

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720. What is the minimum depth of burial for a NMWU cable is to be buried under a driveway to

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a residential home. Proper protection has been provided? (Refer Table 53)
A 900mm B 450mm
C D

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450mm 750mm

721. The overload protection device should be installed at what point in a motor control circuit?
A

C
After the motor windings.
am D
B
Within the holding circuit.

Before the branch circuit over-current Between the motor control contactor
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device. and the motor.

722. A 4-pole, 50 Hz alternator will have a rotational speed of :

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A 3000 r.p.m. B 1500 r.p.m.

C 1440 r.p.m. D 750 r.p.m.
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723. Raceways installed in the concrete floor slab of an aircraft hangar shall conform to the
requirements of a Zone 1 location
A True
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B False

724. What is the total impedance Z when trouble shooting a resistor connected to 50 V, 60
w

Hzsource, drawing two A, and has a coil with an inductance of 0.2 henries and negligible
resistance connected in series?
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A 18.75 Ω B 79.4 Ω
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C 75.4 Ω D 25.2 Ω

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725. What is the maximum number of conductors allowed in a conduit between distribution
panel and a terminal panel?
A 125 B 300

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C 200 D 100

726. What are the 3 classes of hazardous locations?

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A Hydrogen, gasoline, carbon dioxide B None of these
C D

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Gas, Wet locations, dust Gas, dust, fibres/flyings

727. In diode, the current that can flow through the diode for a short period of time is known as
:

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A maximum reverse current B the static current in forward bias
C maximum forward surge current D maximum average forward current
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728. The efficiency of an electrical machine will be high if :
A its current drainage is minimum B its losses are minimum
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C the load is minimum D the applied e.m.f. is minimum

729. To reduce the effect of a voltmeter on the circuit under test, we should :
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ea

A decrease the multiplier resistance B use an instrument with a high

internal resistance
C use an a.c. meter with a rectifier D use a shunt resistor
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730. An opto-coupler uses small copper wires to transfer signals.

A True
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B False

731. If a kilowatt hour meter is turned upside down before plugging it in, what is the result?
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A it will work fine B it will turn backwards

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C it will not work D it will turn at half speed

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732. What is the allowed ampacity of each conductor when 6 copper conductors with an
ampacity of 200 A each are installed in a single raceway?
A B

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200 A 130 A
C D
150 A 160 A

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733. A____________ uses an oscillator to generate an alternating current.
A load voltage drop B all of these

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C signal generator D collector current

734.

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am
If the impedance Z of the circuit impedance triangle in this Figure is 5 ohms and angle A is
30°, what is the value of the inductive reactance (XL)?
ex
A 12.3 ohms B 2.5 ohms
C 6.75 ohms D 3.2 ohms
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ea

735. Except for discharge lighting, when the unbalanced load on a neutral conductor exceeds
_____ Amps, a demand factor of 70% may be applied to the excess.
(Refer 4-018)
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A 225 B 150
C 100 D 200
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736. You have a 20 HP 3Φ 600V full voltage start SCIM with a service factor of 1.15 being
protected by a non-time delay fuse, what should the overload be set at?
A B
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22.5A 27.5A
C 10.5A D 32.5A
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737. Which metals are used for making solder ?
A Lead and Tin B Tin and Copper

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C Copper and Lead D Lead and Aluminum

738. A voltage drop of 8.31 volts has been determined on a 277-volt lighting circuit. What
percent is the voltage drop?

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A 2% B 3%
C D

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4% 2.5%

739. For a fire alarm system, conductors shall be of copper and shall have an ampacity
adequate to carry the maximum current that can be provided by the circuit.

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A True
B False
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740. A potential transformer is used in conjunction with a/an:
A potentiometer B ammeter
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C ohmmeter D voltmeter

741. The synchronous speed of induction motor is inversely proportional to

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A the current flow in stator winding B starter frequency

C number of poles D the applied voltage
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742. A store building 50 feet x 60 feet uses fluorescent lighting fixtures to illuminate the
interior. If each fixture is to illuminate 60 square feet, how many light fixtures will have to
be installed?
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A 60 B 50
C 30 D 40
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743. What will happen to a DC fan motor which utilizes a DC tachometer for feedback if we
change its polarity?
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A motor reverses B No change.

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C motor stops D tachometer burns

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744. The value of form factor for a pure sine-wave is :
A 1.11 B 0.707

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C 1.414 D 0.637

745. Which among the following materials is used for making split rings ?
A Aluminum B Wrought iron

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C Cast iron D Copper

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746. When communication conductors are direct-buried in a trench with other direct-buried
system and the communication cables do not have a metal sheath, the minimum
separation between the communication cables and the other system must be? (Refer 60-

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600)
A 300mm B 30mm
C 100mm am D 400mm

747. The required specifications when ordering an SCR are Voltage, Current and Peak Inverse
Voltage.
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A True
B False
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ea

748. A 480/277 volt, Y-connected transformer is used to supply a balanced 277-volt, single-
phase lighting load of 40,000 watts. What size transformer (kVA) should be used?
A 40 kVA B 10 kVA
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C 50 kVA D 20 kVA
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749. A mechanism which is incorporated in the circuit breaker to switch off it at faulty condition
is known as
A trip mechanism B spring press mechanism
w

C solenoid operated mechanism D air pressure operated mechanism

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750. What will happen if the shunt-field winding in a PLC controlled DC drive system opens
while running?
A None on these B Speed will remain the same

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C Speed will decrease D Speed will increase

751. A conductor that is rotating at a constant speed within a uniform magnetic field will have a

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voltage induced into it. What form will this voltage be in?
A The voltage induced will be in the B The voltage induced will be in the

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form of a flat line dc. form of a half wave.
C The voltage induced will be in the D The voltage induced will be in the
form of a sine wave. form of rippled dc.

pr
752. A three wire consumer service is required if more than _____ 120 V circuits are installed?
(Refer 6-110)
A
C
4
5
am B
D
3
2
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753. The function of an overload device is to open the circuit at a predetermined overload
condition.
A True
l
ea

B False

754. Fire alarm system wiring to dual terminals may be looped around a single screw terminal.
ds

A True
B False
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755. The minimum size of TW75 copper conductor and conduit for a three-phase, three-wire,
600 V, 200 A feeder is:
(Reference: Table 2, Rule 4-004)
w

A #0000 cable and 2½” conduit B #00 cable and 2” conduit

C #000 cable and 2” conduit D #000 cable and 1½” conduit
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756. In any d.c. generator, the e.m.f. generated in the armature is maximum when :
A rate of change of flux is maximum B flux linked with conductors is
maximum

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C rate of change of flux is minimum D flux linked with conductors is
minimum

757. What is the maximum installation temperature for rigid PVC conduit? (Refer 12-1104)

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A 50°C B 90°C

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C 60°C D 75°C

758. In a disc type temperature-sensing device, the snap action contacts are suitable for
controlling what type of loads?

pr
A It good for controlling intermittent B It good for controlling high voltage
loads. loads.
C am
It good for controlling continuous
loads.
D It good for controlling high current
loads.

759. Which of the following lighting products has the longest useful lifespan?
ex
A Compact fluorescent. B Metal halide.
C Low pressure sodium. D LED
l
ea

760. Which one of the following is NOT an insulator ?

A Zinc B Glass
ds

C Plastic D Rubber

761. What colour should the circuit breaker feeding a fire alarm panel be?
.re

A Green B Black
C Orange D Red
w

762. Which of the following FT4 wires and cables are suitable for?
A B
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all of these non-combustible construction

C plenums D combustible construction
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763. In a self excited generator, the excitation is provided by :
A battery B another generator

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C its field D its armature

764. What is the maximum current rating allowed before cables must be derated due to the
effects of sheath currents?

.c
A 400A B 200A
C D

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300A 250A

765. What is the conductor that is to be grounded in a three-phase four-wire, wye connected
system

pr
A The identified neutral conductor. B The dead conductor.
C The identified conductor. D The neutral conductor.
am
766. The isolation switch for a furnace cannot be located on the furnace.
A True
ex
B False

767. Which of the following will be the RPM speed for a 60 cycle 8 pole motor?
l
ea

A 1200 B 1800
C 800 D 900
ds

768. What does the term "Intrinsically safe" refer to in the CEC?
A That the inspection department has B That it supplies current over 400 Amps
deemed the room to not be opened by and at a Voltage over 13,000 Volts.
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qualified staff only the supply

authority.
C That the area is safe from any spark D It means the room is sufficiently
w

or thermal effect and will not blow up. removed from access or safe and
guarded so unauthorized people
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cannot enter the room.

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769. While reviewing the drawings for the construction of an office building you notice that
under-carpet type CFC wiring is to be installed on floor with radiant heating. Is this
combination acceptable?

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A No, since CFC cable is a power B No, CFC cable cannot be used in an
application and would overheat. office occupancy.
C Yes, but only if the CFC cable is rated D Yes, if the CFC conductors are covered
for use on heated floors. with tape.

.c
770. What will most thermal relays do when the unit is using too much current?

ep
A burn out B open the circuit
C close the starting circuit D nothing

pr
771. Which method of soldering iron is used for soldering miniature components on printed
circuit boards (PCB) ?
A
C
Soldering with torch am
Temperature controlled soldering iron
B
D
Soldering with the soldering gun
Dip soldering
ex
772. Which of the following are the correct colors of phase sequencing in a three phase system?
A red, black and blue B two black and one white
C red, black and grey D
l

red, black and white

ea

773. What class of fire is an electrical fire?

A D B A
ds

C C D B

774. In a basic single-phase UPS inverter, which of the following devices are used for PWM
.re

control to the load?

A SCRs, diacs and BJTs B SCRs, BJTs and IGBTs
w

C SCRs, BJTs and diodes D SCRs, diacs and zeners

775. When one contact point on a potentiometer is not used then it becomes a/an:
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A transducer. B insulator.
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C voltage divider. D rheostat.

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776. In a transformer, if the number of turns in the secondary winding is twice that in the
primary winding, the secondary voltage will be :
A four times the primary voltage B half that of primary voltage

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C twice the primary voltage D same as the primary voltage

777. A department store is illuminated with 215 fluorescent lighting fixtures and connected to a

.c
120-volt supply. Each lighting unit draws 2.2 amperes. How many 20-ampere branch
circuits are necessary to feed these fixtures if each branch circuit must not exceed 80% of
the branch circuit rating?

ep
A 18 B 24
C 20 D 30

pr
778. Which of the following best describes an "Identified" conductor?
A
am
A white conductor that is in a cable
that supplies 120/240 Volts to a range
outlet.
B A conductor type that is always
connected to the silver side of a
switch.
C A bonding conductor or a neutral D A conductor that carries the same
ex
conductor are referring to the same current back to source that is supplied
definition. by a conductor delivering the current
to a load.
l
ea

779. If a 120-volt circuit feeds six 80-watt fluorescent lamps, what current is drawn if the power
factor is 0.91?
A 4.4 ampere B 2.57 amperes
ds

C 3.2 amperes D 4.7 amperes

780. A fire alarm system shall be supplied by a separate circuit connected as close as
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practicable, to the load terminals of the service box.

A True
B False
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781. A 3.5 m tap conductor from a feeder supplies a motor (See Appendix B Section 28 of the
CEC). The feeder conductor is 3/0 AWG R90 copper. The motor has a FLC of 30 Amp. What
is the minimum calculated ampacity of the tap conductor? All conductor terminations are

om
90 °C.
(Refer 28-110)
A 90.0 Amps. B 50.0 Amps.

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C 60.0 Amps. D 75.0 Amps.

782. Infrared camera is used to create a thermographic picture identifying heat loss in a

ep
building?
A True

pr
B False

783. A group of electric furnaces used in a heat-treating plant require 60 kW of power at 240

100 amperes
am
volts, single-phase. What is the total amperage of these furnaces at unity power factor?
A B 200 amperes
C 250 amperes D 150 amperes
ex
784. We laminate the bar of a magnetic starter to:
A dissipate heat B reduce manufacturing costs
l
ea

C reduce eddy currents D increase permeability

785. A good soldered joint should be :

ds

A glossy, bright and shiny B sufficiently large in size

C flat D grainy
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786. Short circuit protection is provided in the circuit breaker by

A Thermal release B Magnetic release
w

C Low voltage release D Magnetic and thermal release

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787. A 60 kW incandescent lighting load is connected to a 120/208-volt, three-phase, 4-wire
electric service. The load is balanced. What is the total current consumed by this load?
A 169.24 amperes B 160.25 amperes

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C 166.74 amperes D 169.50 amperes

788. Three 600/208/120 volts transformers need to be connected in delta. What will we see

.c
at last two connections on secondary before we connect them?
A 347 V B 600 V

ep
C 120 V D 208 V

789. Electrical wiring and cables installed in buildings shall meet the flame spread requirements

pr
from which of the following?
A National Building Code B Canadian Electrical Code
C Canadian Gas Association am D National Fire Protection Association

790. A shop has 6 rows of lighting, each with 42 fixtures. During a lighting retrofit it takes 2
electricians 70 minutes to change 1 fixture. How many electricians are required to change
ex
all of the fixtures in a 40 hour time period?
A 15 B 3
l

C 13 D 8
ea

791. Transistors used in high power circuits often:

A B
ds

all of these get cold

C fail quickly D get hot
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792. Fuses used as separate motor overload protection should be which of the following?
A all of the these B time delay
C instantaneous trip D P
w

793. Which of the following temperature code represents the lowest surface temperature
w

A T5 B T2B
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C T4 D T2

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794. The equipment used to convert D.C. into A C. is called :
A an inverter B a regulator

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C a rectifier D a converter

795. What size of electrical non-metallic tubing is required for the following stranded insulated
conductors?

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1. Four -No. 14 AWG TWU
2. Two Unjacketed-No.6 AWG RW90 XLPE 600 V
3. Eight-No.10 AWG TWN 75

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4. Two Unjacketed-No. 2 AWG R90 XLPE 600V

(Refer 12-910)

pr
A 41 B 63
C 53 D 35
am
796. Which of the following is the minimum size grounding conductor connected to the frame of
an electrolytic water heater?
A 12 B 8
ex
C 6 D 10
l

797. Which of the following circuit breakers take minimum time in installation ?
ea

A Sulphur hexafluoride B Bulk oil

C Minimum oil D Air blast
ds

798. Which coolant is most often used in liquid filled transformers?

A The coolant in liquid filled B The coolant in liquid filled
.re

transformers is most often ionized transformers is most often mineral oil.

water with a salt added.
C The coolant in liquid filled D The coolant in liquid filled
w

transformers is most often mineral oil transformers is most often distilled

with 1.5% ionized water. water with antifreeze added.
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799. Serial data speed is expressed as the number of bits transmitted per second or_________ .
This often referred to as the_________ rate.
A frequency, hub B bps, baud

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C async, MR D synchronous per second, data radiant

800. Pendant lampholders shall not be smaller than what AWG size that supply mogul or

.c
medium based screwshell lampholders?
(Refer 30-608)

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A No. 16 AWG. B No. 18 AWG.
C No. 14 AWG. D No. 12 AWG.

pr
801. A smoke detector is to be installed in a plant. What is the minimum voltage wiring
required?
Refer: Rule 32-100(3)
A
C
200 V
350 V
am B
D
300 V
400 V
ex
802. Instruments which must not be used in the circuit, when the power is ON are :
A ohm meter and megger B phase sequence meter and energy
meter
l
ea

C frequency meter and tong tester D wattmeter and power factor meter

803. Which supply source changes the polarity constantly ?

ds

A DC supply B AC supply
C Dynamo D Battery
.re

804. What are the three methods of transferring heat?

A Convection, radiant and B Thermodynamic, conduction and
thermodynamic. convection.
w

C Radiant, thermodynamic and D Conduction, convection and radiant.

conduction.
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805. A 600 V to 24 V transformer does not require the secondary to be grounded.
A True

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B False

806. In a cooling system the refrigerant flow in a heat pump is controlled by what type of
reversing value?

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A It is controlled by a three-way B It is controlled by a one-way reversing
reversing valve. valve.

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C It is controlled by a two-way reversing D It is controlled by a four-way reversing
valve. valve.

807. An ohmmeter shows the resistance of a 240-volt electric heater to be 19.5 ohms. What

pr
current flows through this heater?
A 6.75 amperes B 3.2 amperes
C 10.5 amperes am D 12.3 amperes

808. A motor is to be connected with 3/8” flexible conduit. What is the maximum length
ex
allowable?
A 3m B 1m
C D
l

2.5 m 1.5 m
ea

809. When installing the grounding system for an outdoor high-voltage station, the minimum
size of ground grid conductor must be? (Refer 36-302)
ds

A #4 awg B #2/0 awg

C #6 awg D #3/0 awg
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810. The number of slip-rings used in a 3-phase, star connected alternator having a rotating
armature will be :
A 3 B 6
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C 2 D 4
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811. If the approximate value of the current to be measured is not known, measurement should
be started on :
A any range B the lowest range

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C the middle range D the highest range

812. To reverse the direction of rotation of a 3-phase induction-motor, it is necessary to :

.c
A interchange any two out of the three B reverse the polarity of the rotor's
line connections circuit

ep
C increase the resistance of the rotor's D interchange all the three line
circuit connections

813. When is it permitted to have conductive fiber optic cables sharing the same raceway with

pr
other cables? (Refer 56-202)
A with class 2 circuits only B with class 1 circuits only
C am
with lighting branch circuits only D with power circuits in class 3, division
2 locations

814. What type of signal does a pressure transmitter output in an environmental regulating
ex
system?
A 4 to 20mA DC B 0 to 5 V AC
l

C D
ea

4 to 20mA AC 0 to 5 V DC

815. What determines the power rating of a composition resistor?

ds

A The physical size. B The color.

C The shape. D The weight.
.re

816. A numbering system whose base is equivalent to the decimal number 16 is:
A octal B interface
C all of these D hexadecimal
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817. A multimeter cannot measure :

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A resistance B capacitance
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C potential difference D current

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818. What CEC Rule deals with the illumination of equipment?
A 26-752 B 30-410

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C 2-318 D 30-102

819. A DC shunt motor is running on no-load if the field winding gets opened, what will be the
condition of the motor ?

.c
A The motor will make noise B The motor will burn out
C D

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The motor will run at very high speed The motor will stop

820. An incandescent lamp has a resistance of 104 ohms when 2 amperes of current flow. What
is the voltage?

pr
A 208 volts B 12 volts
C 120 volts D 240 volts
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821. Connecting a 200 A lighting panel to a 600 A splitter requires:
A a conduit nipple and conductors with B conductors not less than¼the rating
ex
600 A rating of the feeders
C over current protection on supply D conductors that are less than 25 feet
sides of panel long
l
ea

822. A 4-20 mA analog signal controls a pressure range of 0 - 1200 psi. What is the value at 7
mA?
A 105 psi B 355 psi
ds

C 325 psi D 225 psi

823. When the receptacles in a patient care environment are supplied from ____ branch circuits
.re

in the same raceway, a single equipment bonding conductor shall be permitted to shared
by the circuits.
(Refer 24-104)
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A 3 wire B three-phase
C D
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delta connected 2 wire

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824. Which of the following symptoms is a common signs of a heart attack?
A Loss of bowel control B A feeling of numbness in the legs

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C Discomfort in the chest and/or upper D Sharp pain in the lower area of the
body spine

825. Which gas is produced during charging a lead-acid battery ?

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A Carbon dioxide B Hydrogen
C Methane D Oxygen

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826. What is the maximum current carrying capacity of a neutral supported cable #2 NS90
aluminum with 3 insulated conductors? (Refer Table 36A, 36B)

pr
A 130 B 120
C 165 D 115
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827. A measuring instrument consisting of an enclosure containing resistance coils with
convenient plugs or switches for placing coils of various resistance in and out of a
balancing circuit is called a:
ex
A Voltmeter B Current transformer
C Volt-ohm-ammeter D Wheatstone bridge
l
ea

828. Which material is NOT an insulating material ?

A Bakelite B Carbon
ds

C Asbestos D Wood

829. When installing single conductor metal-sheathed cables which of the following is an
acceptable method for reducing the sheath current?
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A Float the sheaths at the load end. B Bond the sheath to all non-current
carrying components.
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C Bond all of the sheaths together with D Use the sheath as the bonding
#6 AWG bare copper. conductor.
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830. What is the maximum rating of a motor overload heater based on?
A It is based on the motor name plate B It is based on the motor resistance.
service factor and current.

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C It is based on the motor start up D It is based on 300% of the motor full
current. load current.

831. When periodic changes occur of an AC voltage and current are shown from which of the

.c
following?
A magnetic field B sine wave

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C inductance D none of the above

832.

pr
am
ex
The diagram is an example of what kind of speed control?
l

A compound shunt field control B shunt field control

ea

C series armature control D series field control

833. When can a heating fixture be used as a raceway?

ds

A Under no circumstances. B If the fixture is marked as suitable for

uses as a raceway
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C For any reason. D If used to feed adjacent receptacles.

834. A substance used to dissolve oxides on the surface of conductor using the soldering
process is called as
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A soldering bit B bonding agent

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C solder D soldering flux

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835. With electric discharge lighting, the transformers must be located so that adjacent
combustible materials are not subject to temperatures that exceed ____ degrees Celsius.
(Refer 30-812)

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A 90 B 75
C 120 D 150

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836. Due to a fault, one phase of a 600 V, three-phase, three-wire system was grounded. The
voltage of the remaining two phases to ground should be:

ep
A 300 B 0
C 150 D 600

pr
837. For the speed control purpose, pole changing method can be adopted for a :
A slip-ring motor B synchronous motor
C single-phase motor am D

838. In a synchronous machine, the stator frame is made of

squirrel-cage induction-motor
ex
A Laminated silicon steel B Stainless steel
C Cast iron or welded steel plates D Aluminum
l

839. The electrolyte in a lead acid battery consists of?

ea

A Mineral oil B Isopropyl alcohol and sulfuric acid

C Baking soda and sulfuric acid D Water and sulfuric acid
ds

840. What type of electrical drawing shows sequence of operation?

A Block B Schematic
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C Landscape D Wiring diagram

841. The principle of operation of an induction-motor is based on :

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A Ohm's law B Rotating magnetic field

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C Faraday's law D Fleming's right-hand rule

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842. Which of the following fire pump services are allowed to be?
A supplied by a separate electrical B supplied by a separate circuit breaker
supply service

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C designated with orange markings D protected by a GFCI

843. When a start button of the momentary contact type is installed, the magnetic contactor
must have:

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A holding contacts B a fuse in the control circuit

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C a mechanical interlock D a low impedance solenoid

844. What is the maximum number of conductors allowed in one conduit?

pr
A 300 B 500
C 200 D 100
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845. When trouble shooting two wattmeters that are connected to measure 3Ø phase power,
one reads double of the other. What is the power factor in percentage?
A 45% B 69%
ex
C 55% D 87%
l

846. Holding contacts are:

ea

A in series with the stop button B in parallel with the stop button
C in parallel with the holding coil
ds

847. On passing A.C. through an inductor :

A voltage lags behind the current B voltage drop is equal to I X Z
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C voltage leads the current D voltage and current remain in phase

848. Three step-down transformers are connected in parallel. After donning the appropriate
w

personal protective equipment what is the first step in disconnecting one of the
transformers for maintenance if it is impractical to lock out the circuit?
w

A Disconnect the primary side. B Short the secondary of the transformer

to be serviced.
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C Disconnect the secondary of the D Pull the primary fuses.

transformer to be serviced.
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849. An LED only emits light when reverse biased.
A True

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B False

850. Salient pole type rotors as compared to the cylindrical pole type rotors are :
A smaller in diameter and axial length B smaller in diameter and larger in

.c
axial length
C larger in diameter and axial length D larger in diameter and smaller in

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axial length

851. We find, for a required current carrying capacity, aluminum conductor is larger in cross
sectional area than copper. The reason for this is

pr
A aluminum is mechanically weaker B aluminum gets heated up more than
than copper copper
C am
aluminum is cheaper than copper D resistivity of aluminum is greater
than copper

852. There are two fundamental properties for insulating materials. One property is high
ex
insulation resistance. What is the another property ?
A High dielectric strength B High mechanical strength
l

C High resistance to heat D High Hygroscopic

ea

853. How does a ground fault circuit interrupter function?

A It has an electronic sensor that B It measures current between the live
ds

measures small arcs. conductor and the identified

conductor.
C A mini processor measures voltage D It senses voltage surges between the
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and current values. live conductor and the neutral.

854. Batteries are connected in parallel to

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A increase the internal resistance B increase the output e.m.f.

C D
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decrease the current capacity increase the current capacity

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855. The minimum bending radii for a 45mm diameter 5kV portable power cable is? (Refer Table
15)
A 350mm B 300mm

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C 270mm D 200mm

856. This is required when communication and power conductors are direct buried in a common

.c
trench?
A 33° angle of separation B 600 mm of separation

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C metal sheath on the communication D PVC conduit for the power conductors

857. Which one of the following is NOT a conductor ?

pr
A Silver B Aluminum
C Copper D PVC
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858. A megger is exclusively designed for measuring :
A overloads on D.C. motors B very low resistance
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C ground faults in power lines D very high resistance

859. As load is increased on a DC motor why would excessive sparking at the brushes occur?
l
ea

A Sparking would occur due to poor B Sparking would occur due to the
speed regulation. compensating windings.
C Sparking would occur due to the D Sparking would occur due to armature
ds

interpoles. reaction.

860. As per Ohm's law statement in the circuit, current is directly proportional to
.re

A temperature B specific resistance

C resistance D voltage
w

861. Which of the following is an end of line resistor used for?

A all these B eliminate accidental grounds
w

C initiate a trouble signal D allow the circuit to operate with

designed system current
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862. When installing unit equipment for emergency lighting its bottom edge should be no less
than? (Refer - CEC 46-302)
A Make the installation as convenient B 1m from the bottom of the floor

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as possible
C 2m from the bottom of the floor D 3m from the bottom of the floor

863. Which of the following can trigger a Triac in both the positive and negative alternations of

.c
the cycle?

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A Diode B BJT
C DIAC D IGBT

pr
864. In hexadecimal number system, the letter 'C' indicates
A 12 B 13
C 11
am D 14

865. What are elements with four valence electrons referred to as?
A It is referred to as metals. B It is referred to as insulators.
ex
C It is referred to as semiconductors. D It is referred to as conductors.
l

866. Which material is NOT a good conductor ?

ea

A Porcelain B Steel
C Aluminum D Copper
ds

867. On a 277/480 volt three-phase supply with a balance load of 240 amperes, what is the
current per phase?
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A 90 amperes B 70 amperes
C 100 amperes D 80 amperes
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868. The power lost in conductors is called:

A line drop. B copper fault.
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C load stress. D line loss.

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869. Which of the following distances in meters, should receptacles be located of the inside of
a swimming pool wall?
A 1.5 B 4.5

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C 1.0 D 1.2

870. How shall the identified conductor be installed in multi wire branch circuits?

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A It must always be taped with a darker B There is no identified conductor it can
color, usually black or red. only be a neutral conductor.

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C So that the plugs and lampholders can D So that the devices can be
be disconnected without interrupting disconnected without interrupting the
the connection of the identified connection of the identified

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bonding conductor. conductor.

871. Batteries used as an emergency power supply must supply the load for the time indicated

A True
am
in the national building code but in no case less than 30 min.

B False
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872. If one of the diodes in a full wave bridge rectifier opens, the output is
A a half wave rectified voltage B a 120 Hz voltage
l
ea

C one-fourth the amplitude of the input D 0V

voltage

873. What immediate medical attention should a victim of electric shock require?
ds

A Bandages over the point of electrical B CPR

contact
.re

C Ice applied to the burned areas D Antibiotics to prevent infection

874. When applying solder to a splice connection, what is the proper procedure you should do?
w

A None of these B The solder is applied at the instant

that the heat is applied.
w

C The solder is applied to the splice D The solder is applied directly to the
after it has been heated for a few soldering tip.
seconds.
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875. The digits used in binary number system are ?
A 0, 0 B 2, 2

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C 1, 2 D 0, 1

876. Flexible cord shall not be used for the suspension of any device weighing more than what
kg?

.c
A 2.3 B 3.2
C D

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18 22

877. How can jogging be achieved?

A B

pr
It can be achieved by placing auxiliary It can be achieved by opening the
contacts in series with the coil. seal-in circuit.
C It can be achieved by connecting a D It can be achieved by connecting a
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second start button in the circuit. switch in parallel with the stop button.

878. You need to make a 2” diameter round hole in a piece of 5/8” plywood. Which tool is best
suited for this application?
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A a drill with an auger bit B a drill with a hole saw
C a reciprocating saw D a hacksaw
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ea

879.
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In this single phase, three-wire circuit, the current flow in the neutral conductor would be:
A 0A B 15 A
C 30 A D 45
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880. A wet electrolytic capacitor is tested and found to have a punctured dielectric; what can be
done to restore the capacitor?
A Re-connect to an AC source. B Freezing will seal the puncture.

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C Re-connect with the proper dc D Nothing, the capacitor must be
polarity. discarded and replaced.

881. Which of the following statements are true when referring to CEC definitions?

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A Shockproof means that equipment is B A Supply Authority is an organization

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covered in lead. that manufactures distribution
equipment.
C Special permission is written authority D Slow burning means insulation that

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to do something by the inspection will not burn at all.
department.

882. What do the letters "HRC" on a fuse indicate?

A
C
High rupture capacity.
Half running capacity.
am B
D
Half rupture current.
High running current.
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883. If the transformers have different voltage ratios and their parallel operation is desired then
A they will work at different power B they will not work on load
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factors
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C they will work at an average voltage D they will not work at all

884. The magnetic flux due to exciting current in a transformer is constant as the load current
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changes.
A True
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B False

885. When a coil / conductor moves at right angle to the magnetic flux, the induced e.m.f. will
be :
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A leading B zero
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C lagging D maximum
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886. When checking the capacitor on a supply-fan motor, there is no potential across the
capacitor. What is the problem?
A Opened Capacitor B Shorted Capacitor

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C Opened Motor Power D Shorted Motor Power

887. At a no-load condition of a transformer there is a primary current; but why is there no

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secondary current
A because some primary current leaks B because some secondary current

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through the transformer. leaks through the transformer.
C because there is exciting current D because the secondary current has
present. not yet caused a primary current.

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888. One way to test electrical measuring instruments for accuracy is to:
A None of these B Compare the instrument under test

C
am
Compare the instrument under test D
with another similar instrument of
known accuracy
Test the instrument on an electric
with another similar instrument; if circuit
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they both show about the same
reading, both are correct
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889. A -10 V to +10 V temperature transmitter is calibrated to measure from -50C to +300C. At a
ea

temperature of +76C, what would be the expected voltage output from the transmitter?
A -3.6 V B +4.3 V
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C -2.8 V D +2.5 V

890. What is the heating cable set type designation for snow melting?
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A 2B B 3G
C 1A D 4E
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891. Sauna heaters marked “FOR INSTALLATION ON CONCRETE FLOORS ONLY” can be installed
on combustible floors even if the floor is covered with ceramic tile, asbestos board, or
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other non-combustible material.

A True
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B False

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892. The minimum insulation resistance of a circuit supplying 300 A load would be:
A 25,000 ohms B 1 megohm

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C 10,000 ohms D 10 megohms

893. Conductors for a fire alarm system be run in the same raceway with other circuits?
A True

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B False

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894. Which of the following requirements apply to fuses for high voltage installations?
A The fuses must have visual indication B The fuses must be time-delay type.

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of continuity.
C The fuses must have an isolation D High voltage fuses may only be
device ahead of them. installed indoors.
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895. In circuit breaker, the maximum power that a circuit breaker can safely interrupt under a
fault is known as
A minimum operating power B maximum operating power
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C breaking capacity D rupturing capacity

896. The percent voltage regulation of an alternator can be calculated using which of the
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ea

following formulas?
A (FLV - NLV) / FLV × 100 B (FLV - NLV) / NLV × 100
C (NLV - FLV) / NLV × 100 D (NLV - FLV) / FLV × 100
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897. Which of the following is the largest conductor?

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A B
no.22 no.6
C D
no.14 no.20
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898. In order to increase the ampere-hour rating of a battery, cells are connected in :
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A series parallel B parallel

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C series D star

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899. The speed of a series motor at no-load is :
A infinity B zero

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C 3000 r.p.m. D 3600 r.p.m.

900. Which of the following would occur if you exchanged the wiring for the high-limit switch
with the wiring for the fan switch on a furnace?

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A The fan will not run, the burner will B The fan will not run, the burner will
run continuously. not run.

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C The fan will run continuously, the D The fan will run continuously, the
burner will run continuously. burner will not ignite.

901. Silicon diodes are preferred over Germanium diodes because :

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A their barrier potential is higher B their barrier potential is lower
C these are lesser temperature
sensitive am D their resistivity is lesser

902. What is the grade of copper conductor that is used for most insulated conductors?
ex
A Re-drawn. B Hard drawn.
C Solid drawn. D Soft drawn.
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903. What is the correct pitch of blade to select for cutting 21 mm electrical metallic tubing?
ea

A 24 teeth per inch. B 32 teeth per inch.

C 28 teeth per inch. D 16 teeth per inch.
ds

904. Electric discharge luminaires may not be installed in any dwelling unit if their open circuit
voltage exceeds:
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(Refer 30-802)
A 750 B 500
C 1000 D 240
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905. The generator works on the principle of

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A Fleming's left hand rule B Faraday's law of electrolysis

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C Faraday's law of electromagnetic D Lenz's law

induction

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906. When using double-subscript notation, the voltage VBX, means the voltage at point B with
respect to point X
A True

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B False

907. What size of copper bonding conductor should be used to install a 600 A emergency

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switch?
(Refer Table 16)

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A #1 AWG. B #2 AWG.
C #6 AWG. D #4 AWG.

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908. Which of the following cables would be acceptable for the greatest variety of installations?
A SJOOW B SOW
C Teck-90 am D

909. The field circuit of an alternator is supplied with

NMD 90
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A an oscillating current B an alternating current
C a pulsating current D a direct current
l

910. While working in the motor control center (MCC) of a plant, the 600 V magnetic starter for
ea

a 40 hp motor is humming louder than the adjacent starters. Which component requires
repairing?
A Shading coil. B Overloads.
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C Contactor coil. D Main contacts.

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911. One way to test a frosted incandescent lamp is with a testing instrument, and when no
means of electric current is available:
A With an ohmmeter B With a power factor meter
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C All of these D With a wattmeter

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912. Which of the following devices can convert A.C. power to D.C. power ?
A Transformer B Rectifier
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C Generator D Alternator

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913. What is the synchronous speed of a 50 Hz six pole squirrel cage induction motor?
A 1200 RPM B 1500 RPM

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C 1000 RPM D 1800 RPM

914. What would result if correct polarity was not observed during the installation of a signaling
device in a fire alarm system?

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A The batteries would discharge. B A general alarm would sound.
C D The signaling devices would not

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A trouble signal would sound
operate.

915. Calculate the number of poles of 3 phase induction motor running at 750 rpm, with 50 Hz

pr
frequency ?
A 8 B 2
C 4
am D 6

916. How can failure of a function key on a DCS interface unit due to excessive use be
temporarily corrected?
ex
A By reprogramming to another function B By cleaning the unit with solvent.
key.
C By reprogramming to another output D
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By rebooting the system.

ea

device.

917. A remote 32 V emergency lamp drawing 10 A is located 80 m from the battery pack. What
size wire should be used to feed it?
ds

A #10 AWG B #8 AWG

C #6 AWG D #4 AWG
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918. There capacitors 50 micro F, 25 micro F and 100 micro F are connected in series across 240
V supply. Find the total capacitance value.
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A 150 micro F B 175 micro F

C 14.28 micro F D 12.25 micro F
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919. What size of AWG conductor is required for the following installation?

1. 75°C aluminum conductors.

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2. Conduit is in a room with ambient temperature of 35°C
3. Thirteen, single phase - two wire loads are connected.
4. Load requires 18 amps.
5. Circuit is run in a conduit.

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6. Equipment termination temperature 75°C

(Refer Table 4,5A,5C)

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A No. #12. B No. #8.
C No. #10. D No. #6.

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920. How long is a typical dielectric test of a HVAC exterior control cable?
A
C
50 Seconds
20 Seconds
am B
D
10 Seconds
60 Seconds

921. Which of the following is the correct procedure to wire an ammeter into a circuit?
ex
A parallel B closed circuit
C series D series-parallel
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ea

922. In what applications are "Make-up air units" ideally found in?
A They are found in flammable storage B They are found in parkades,
rooms, classrooms, parkades. gymnasiums, and houses.
ds

C They are found in restaurants, body D They are found in houses, restaurants,
shop paint booths, and parkades. and cow barns.
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923. A Wheat-stone Bridge is a series-parallel electrical bridge used to accurately measure

resistances in the 1 to 100,000 ohm range.
A 1 to 25,000 range B true
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C 1 to 50,000 ohm range D false

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924. You have a 3 Φ delta transformer feeding a load but one phase becomes open. What is
the transformer configuration now called and what % of the original configuration can the
transformer operate at?

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A Closed Delta, 100% B Open Delta, 87%
C Open Delta, 57.5% D Closed Delta, 57.5%

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925. The rupturing capacity of circuit breakers is generally expressed in
A mega volt ampere (MVA) B volt ampere (VA)

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C kilo volt ampere (KVA) D kilo ampere (KA)

926. Impurities in an electrolyte can cause an internal short-circuit condition called :

pr
A local action B electrolysis
C polarization D depolarization
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927. Where goods are being processed by fixed electrostatic spraying equipment the minimum
clearance between the goods and the high voltage grids shall be no less than:
(Refer 20-308)
ex
A half the sparking distance. B twice the sparking distance.
C equal to the sparking distance. D six times the sparking distance.
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ea

928. The waveform of the e.m.f. generated by an alternator should be :

A square wave B pulse shaped wave
ds

C triangular wave D sine wave

929. What is the full load current rating of a motor?

.re

A It is the lowest current the motor can B It is the start up current of the motor.
safely operate at.
C It is the average current during D It is the highest current the motor can
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varying load conditions. carry without damage.

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930.

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.c
What is the current flow through the ammeter?

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A 13 A B 10 A
C 0A D 15.5 A

pr
931. Which of the following types of wiring can be used to connect a permanent luminaries in a
building used to house livestock?
A
C
SOW
NMWU
am D
B NSI
AC90
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932. In order to reduce hysteresis losses, the cores of electrical machines are generally made of
:
A tungsten steel B
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silicon steel
ea

C cast iron D high carbon steel

933. What is the purpose of overload protection in a motor control circuit?

ds

A Protect the branch circuit conductors. B Protect the operator of the motor.
C Protect the windings of the motor. D Properly bond the case of the motor to
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ground.

934. What does metering equipment include?

A Step-up transformers and B Distribution transformers and
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autotransformers. autotransformers.
w

C Current transformers and potential D Circuit breakers and overcurrent

transformers devices.
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935. If a metal cold water system has a plastic water meter in the line, a bonding jumper is
required around the meter.
A True

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B False

936. In circuit breakers, oil as quenching medium has the advantage of

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A good cooling properties and B high dielectric strength
absorption of arc energy

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C all of these D acting as an Insulator

937. On increasing the load of a d.c. shunt motor, its speed will :

pr
A reduce slightly B remain constant
C increase proportionately D increase slightly
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938. The property of an insulating material is the measure of how much potential difference, the
insulation layer can withstand without breakdown is called as
A dielectric strength B mechanical strength
ex
C flexibility D insulation resistance
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939. Motors and generators built to be installed in hazardous locations must be labeled “factory
ea

sealed”.
A True
ds

B False

940. What must be done when insulated conductors are run across open faces of joists where
exposed to mechanical damage?
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A The wire must be covered and taped. B They must be stapled on every joist.
C Underground type conductors must be D The wires must have protective
w

used as they have more insulation for running boards.

mechanical protection.
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941. What is the typical voltage supplied to a pilot light on a low voltage switching system?
A 120 Vac B 36 Vac

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C 24 Vac D 60 Vdc

942. The magnitude of inductance _____ with an increase in the frequency.

A remains unchanged B becomes zero

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C increases D decreases

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943. What is the maximum voltage to ground permitted in a single family detached home?
A 240V B 300V

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C 150V D 120V

944. Standard armored cable is acceptable in which of the following?

A
C
residential areas
commercial areas
am B
D
basic care areas
critical care areas
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945. A legend or electrical symbol list is shown on electrical working drawings to:
A Identify all symbols used to indicate B Enable the electric service size to be
electrical outlets or equipment calculated
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ea

C Show the outline of the architect’s D Describe materials and installation

floor plan methods

946. What is the minimum separation between exposed communication equipment and
ds

electrical light or power installations located in a joint use room? (Refer 60-404)
A 190cm B 100cm
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C 90cm D 75cm

947. A solar Photovoltaic module needs to be removed. What should not change?
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A Impedance B Bond
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C Voltage D Current
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948. What is the power factor of a 120-volt circuit feeding an AC induction motor drawing 10
amperes of current with a true power of 720 watts and an apparent power of 1200 volt-
amperes?

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A 0.8 B 0.7
C 0.6 D 0.5

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949. What is the purpose of a class A ground fault circuit interrupter?
A overload and short circuit only B for short circuit and ground fault only

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C overload short circuit and ground fault D overload reverse current and ground
fault

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950. The FLC of a motor compressor is 45A, what is the value of Locked rotor current ? (Hint:
LRC=FLAx6)
A B
C
135A
270A
am D
175A
45A

951. When the fan motor start-armature of contact is chattering, what is the most typical reason
ex
for this problem?
A motor starter B damaged or missing shading coil
l

C armature D shading coil

ea

952. When solving an equation containing no brackets, divisions would take priority over any
subtractions.
ds

A True
B False
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953. What purpose is served by flux during soldering ?

A It makes the flow of solder in the B It lowers the melting point of the
joint easy solder
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C All of these D It cleans the surface to be soldered

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954. The following transformer arc welder is to be connected in a shop:
-Primary current rating - 48 Amp
-Duty cycle - one hour

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What is the maximum rating of the overcurrent protection device required for this welder?
A 70 Amps B 80 Amps
C 90 Amps D 130 Amps

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955. What type of non-metallic conduit is suitable for exposed installation in an area that will
be heated to 115° C?

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A Rigid PVC. B Rigid type DB2.
C Rigid RTRC. D Rigid HFT.

pr
956. In a dc circuit, the ratio of watts to volt-amperes is always:
A
C
Greater than one
At unity
am B
D
Difficult to determine
Less than one

957. What is the advantage of a spring-activated, snap-action exposed contact?

ex
A All of these B It squeezes out soft dirt on contacts
by snap-action.
l

C Its high current rating. D It removes dirt on contacts by rubbing

ea

each other.

958. How many tapered threads must be fully engaged on a ridged conduit that is connected to
an explosion-proof enclosure in a Zone 1 area?
ds

(Refer 18-102)
A 5 B 3
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C 4 D 2

959. What is the impedance (Z) in a circuit with 40 ohms resistance (R) and 30 ohms inductive
reactance (XL)?
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A 20 ohms B 40 ohms
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C 50 ohms D 30 ohms
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960. The EIA/TIA _____ standard is set up to optimize a network system for future development.
A 568 B 606

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C 865 D 607

961. Why soldering is done on joints ?

A To improve resistivity B To improve tensile strength

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C To improve ductility D To improve conductivity

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962. In Hexadecimal number system, the base number is :
A 2 B 12

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C 16 D 8

963. What is the minimum number of overload contacts required to properly protect a 2 hp, 240

Three sets of contacts.

am
V single-phase, capacitor start motor?
A B One set of contacts.
C Two sets of contacts. D none of these
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964. The application of DC - DC drive control is
A lathes B servo application
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ea

C blowers D compressors

965. A short circuit may be described as a condition that exists when the normal load
ds

impedance is bypassed
A True
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B False

966. A 35 mm cable serving a large HVAC system must be bent. What is the minimum bending
radius of the inner edge? (Reference: Rule 12-712)
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A 440 mm. B 100 mm.

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C 420 mm. D 320 mm.

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967. Squirrel-cage induction-motor has :
A highest starting torque amongst all B very high starting torque
types of induction motors

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C very small starting torque D zero starting torque

968. Which of the following gates gives a high output with all its inputs high ?

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A NOR B NOT
C AND D OR

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969. What protects a PLC from voltage spikes/back emf on de-energization of inductive devices
(relays, solenoids etc)?

pr
A Resistor B Snubber diode
C SCR D Choke
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970. How will an emergency power supply be activated when the normal power supply is
disrupted?
A Automatic transfer equipment B A manual transfer switch operated by
ex
anyone
C A manual transfer switch operated by D By remote control switching
authorized personnel
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ea

971. Three-wire split-receptacle circuits must be connected to:

A two fuses in the same line B a fused neutral
ds

C two separate fuses or breakers D a common means of disconnecting

972. If we find a roof fan driven by three belts with one broken belt, we should:
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A replace all three belts B replace the broken belt

C repair the broken belt D ensure the other belts are tight
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973. What is the maximum penalty that can be issued per offence to an individual found
contravening OHSA or it’s regulations?
A There are no penalties B $10,000 paid by installment’s over the

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course of a 2 years
C Fine up to $25,000 and/or up to 12 D Fines up to $500,000 and/or 6 months
months of imprisonment of imprisonment

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974. If a 3-phase motor runs with two phases only, it is called single phasing. It will ultimately :
A carry no load B not run efficiently

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C Burn out D run with triple speed

975. Why would a timing relay be used in a wye/delta starter?

pr
A It is used to allow the motor to change B It is used to allow the motor to come
direction before changing to delta. up to speed before changing to delta.
C
higher current.
am
It is used to allow the motor to draw a D It is used to allow the motor to
operate on a higher voltage for start-
up.
ex
976. A circuit breaker normally operates
A when the line is to be tested B when the power is to be supplied
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C when the switch is to be put on D whenever fault occurs in the line

ea

977. Which of the following does a Variable Frequency Drive insert into the stator of an AC
induction motor in order to achieve electric frictionless braking?
ds

A Resistance. B Inverted AC.

C Direct current. D Capacitance.
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978. How do you determine the direction that a single-phase shaded pole motor will rotate?
A It will rotate in the direction against B It will rotate in the direction from
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the sweeping field. unshaded to shaded tip.

C It will rotate in the direction from the D It will rotate in the direction from
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north to the south pole. shaded to unshaded tip.

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979. What are fish tapes made of?
A Silver, steel, or fiberglass. B Fiberglass, steel, or nylon.

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C Plastic, steel, or string. D Copper, nylon, or steel.

980. Your customer has a machine that requires a fan to continue running for 30 seconds after a
motor is shut off. Which of the following components will you need to use to build the

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control circuit for this machine?
A On-delay timer. B Off-delay timer.

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C Normally open timer. D Normally closed timer.

981. The lines of force must be cut at what rate to induce one volt into a conductor?

pr
A the lines of force must be cut at a rate B the lines of force must be cut at a rate
of 1 000 000 lines per second. of one Teslas per second.
C
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the lines of force must be cut at a rate
of one line per second.
D the lines of force must be cut at a rate
of one Weber per second.

982. In a capacitor-start induction-run motor, a capacitor is used for :

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A improving the power factor B leading the current in main winding
(running winding)
C suppressing the sparking produced D phase splitting
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ea

across the centrifugal switch

983. The following three loads are connected to a 460 Volt, 60 Hz, R90 copper feeder:
ds

-A three-phase motor with a FLA of 27 Amps, power-factor of 0.8 lag

-A three-phase motor with a FLA of 14 Amps power-factor of 0.8 lag
-A 6988 VAR three-phase capacitor bank, for power-factor correction
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What is the line current on the feeder?

A 45.6 Amps B 22.3 Amps
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C 41.2 Amps D 36.4 Amps

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984. To prevent overheating of single conductor cables of over 200 A that enter metal boxes
through separate openings:
A use insuliners B use a non-ferrous plate

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C space the cables far apart D use double locknuts

985. What would be the result if a pull station developed a short circuit in a conventional-

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system Class A fire alarm circuit?
A The fire alarm panel will indicate a B The fire alarm panel will be triggered

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trouble condition. to alarm.
C The fire alarm panel will indicate a D The branch circuit over-current device
ground fault will operate.

pr
986. What kind of material is utilized for heat sinks on a emergency life-safety control panel?
A Aluminum B Copper
C Steel am D Silver

987. TECK90 cable can be used as armoured cable that is buried in the ground for all weather:
ex
A True
B False
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ea

988. You are asked to install a fire devices around an industrial boiler, what device would be
best suited for the area?
A Duct smoke detector B Smoke detector
ds

C Fixed heat detector D Rate of rise heat detector

989. What is an "array" when referring to Photovoltaic systems

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A A group of PV cells mounted on a B A group of solar panels joined in

single panel. parallel.
C A type of parallel cell connection in D A type of series cell connection in the
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the system. system.

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990. A distribution control system is being used to control a steam boiler. The temperature
monitored is 1800˚F. The thermocouple is linear type K signaling 0-45 mV. The actual
measured temperature is 1450˚F, but indicated temperature is 1135˚F. Which component is

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fault?
A thermocouple B display
C control system D transmitter

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991. What is the fundamental property of insulating material ?

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A Hygroscopic B Less flexibility
C High dielectric strength D Low breakdown voltage

pr
992. A parallel circuit consists of two resistors, if the ohmic value of R2 is decreased then what
happens to the current through R1?
A
C None of these
am
The current through R1 will decrease.
D
B The current through R1 will increase
The current through R1 will stay the
same.
ex
993.
A size 53 rigid metal conduit has three 120/208 V (with neutral) circuits inside. All of the
conductors are #4 R90XLPE (without jacket). Recent equipment modifications require
l

several 120/208 V (with neutral) control circuits to be installed. How many #10 R90XLPE
ea

(without jacket) conductors can be pulled into this conduit?

A 78 B 5
ds

C 35 D 15

994. What is the effect on the capacitance value if the dielectric constant of the material of the
capacitor is increased ?
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A Capacitance value becomes zero B Capacitance value decreases

C Capacitance value remains same D Capacitance value increases
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995. When the input to a 0 - 10 V, six bit, Digital to Analog (D/A) converter changes from
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(binary) 100110 to 100111, how much has the output voltage changed?
A 0.0159 V B 0.159 V
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C 1.6 V D 0.3 V

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996. Which device can be used as switch and as well as protective device ?
A Triple pole iron clad switch B Miniature circuit breaker

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C Intermediate switch D Earth leakage circuit breaker

997. What are the two inputs (A and B) of the 'NOR' gate, if the output (Y) = 1 ?
A A=1;B=0 B A=1;B=1

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C A=0;B=0 D A=0;B=1

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998. A three-phase unbalanced delta load is the only load connected to a three-phase four-wire
delta system. What will the current carried by the neutral conductor of the four-wire delta
system be?

pr
A The current carried by the neutral B The current carried by the neutral
conductor will be 1.732 × phase conductor will be unbalanced.

C
current.
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The current carried by the neutral
conductor will be twice as large as the
D The current carried by the neutral
conductor will be zero Amps.
line current.
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999. Main components of a PLC include?
A Input module, output module, HMI B CPU, Power supply, Input/Output
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modules, and programming unit

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C Programming unit, CPU, logic D Input/output module, wiring, relays

diagrams, semiconductors
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1000. The switches required to control a light from four different locations are:
A install two three-way switches and B install three three-way switches and
two four-way switches one four-way switch
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C install three three-way switches and D install one three-way switch and three
one single pole switch four-way switches
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1001. In a digital inverter operation:

A the output is the opposite of the input B the output is the same as the input
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C the output is the base of the input D none of these

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1002. A pull-chain lamp can be used over a laundry tub?
A True

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B False

1003. What do the letters "HRC" on a fuse indicate?

A B

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Half rupture current. High rupture capacity.
C D

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High running current. Half running capacity.

1004. If a receptacle is 1.5m within a shower or bathtub, which of the following is correct?

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A not permitted B thermally protected
C GFCI class A D GFCI

Combustion air
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1005. A flame rod in a residential furnace proves?
A B Combustion air flow and flame
existence
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C Gas presence D Flame existence

1006. Which of the following items should be delivered to a jobsite earliest?

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A Trade size 27 EMT. B Fluorescent lay-in luminaires.

C Ivory 347 V rated switches. D 12 AWG stranded conductors (various
colors).
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1007. A Wheatstone Bridge is used for:

A accurate resistance readings B accurate voltage readings
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C limiting meter current D voltmeter calibration

1008. Three five-ohm resistors are connected in a triangle. What is the resistance across any two
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junctions?
A B
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4.5 ohms 3.3 ohms

C 6 ohms D 10 ohms
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1009. If the voltage and current have a phase difference of 90 degree in an A.C. circuit, the power
will be :
A minimum B 1.1 x V x I

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C zero D maximum

1010. Which of the following conduit sizes is required for a 13 #8AWG ,600V without jacket R90

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XLPE?
A 1-3/4” B 35

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C 7/8" D 1-1/2”

1011. When using a fire extinguisher to extinguish a fire, it should be?

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A held within 6 inches of the flame B moved up and down to cool the flame
C pointed at the base of the fire D pointed at the top of the flames
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1012. During the normal operation of a DC series motor, if the field winding is suddenly open-
circuited, what will be the effect on the motor ?
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A It will run at normal speed B It will not run
C It wilt run at high speed D It will run at slow speed
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1013. Which of the following service power factor values is likely to be permitted by the local
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distribution company without the required use of a power factor penalty meter?
A 23% leading. B 3% lagging.
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C 13% leading. D 33% lagging.

1014. What is the minimum distance a communication jack can be installed to the inside wall of
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a pool? (Refer 68-070)

A 15m B 300mm
C 2m D 3m
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1015. An ohmmeter is connected to the H1 and X1 points of an isolation transformer before the
transformer is installed. The ohmmeter displays 103Ω. What can you infer about the
transformer?

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A The windings are in good condition. B A winding need servicing.
C It is a step down transformer. D It is additive.

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1016. Which of the following loads would give the most Watts toward the service or feeder
calculation supplying a single dwelling?
(Refer 8-200)

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A Basic total load area of 245 square B A 7000 Watt Range, 4500 Watt dryer
metres

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C 4500 Watts of AC and 3000 watts of D A 5000 Watt Electric vehicle charger
space heating. Both cannot be used at
the same time.

#1 AWG
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1017. What size of RW90 wire would be required to feed a motor with a FLA rating of 82 A?
A B #2 AWG
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C #3 AWG D #4 AWG

1018. The minimum size of grounding conductor for a service using conductors
with a 200A rating is? (Refer Table 16)
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A #4 awg B #8 awg
C #12 awg D #6 awg
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1019. What does a kilowatt-hour meter measure?

A It measures power. B It measures energy.
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C It measures vars. D It measures watts.

1020. D.C. and A.C. generators are similar in one important respect, that is:
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A the generated e.m.f. is oscillating B the generated e.m.f. is D.C.

C the generated e.m.f. is A.C. D the generated e.m.f. is pulsating
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1021. What is a floating power supply?
A none of these B a power supply that has a ground
reference point

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C a power supply that has a breakdown D a power supply that does not have a
point reference point ground reference point

1022. Heat transferred by a mass motion of air is known as?

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A Conduction B Thermal expansion

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C Convection D Conduction

1023. What size time delay fuse should be selected for a 100HP 575V 3 phase motor?

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A 250 B 150
C 125 D 300

one phase
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1024. The conductor to be grounded in a single phase 3 wire system is which of the following?
A B identified neutral conductor
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C neutral D identified conductor

1025. Which of the following is the classification of an area where starch is loaded into tankers?
The area is frequently exposed to explosive mixtures of dust during the loading process.
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(Refer 18-008)
A Zone 22 B Zone 20
C Zone 1 D Zone 2
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1026. When checked with an ohmmeter, a capacitor reads 0 Ω. What is the capacitor's condition?
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A Open-circuited. B Serviceable.
C Short-circuited. D Grounded.
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1027. On a Wye-Delta starting motor, a surge current will occur if transfer time is:
A None of these B Sharp
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C Short D Long
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1028. A lighting switch is to be installed in a Class 1, Division 1 location. The distance between
the seal and the switch should be:
A 450 mm B 150 mm

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C 300 mm D 550 mm

1029. If two 20 kVA transformers are connected in an open delta-open delta configuration what

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will their output capacity be?
A Their output capacity will be 36.0 kVA. B Their output capacity will be 17.3 kVA.

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C Their output capacity will be 40.0 kVA. D Their output capacity will be 13.8 kVA.

1030. When will a DC motor be operating at base speed?

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A when the armature current is at zero B when rated current flows through the
and the field is at minimum strength. armature at rated field strength.
C
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when rated current flows through the
armature at minimum field strength.
D when the armature current is zero and
the field is at full strength.

1031. What safety device will shut down a forced air furnace on high temperature?
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A High limit cutout B Pressure switch
C Flame rod D Low limit cutout
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1032. The simplest way to switch one load conductor is to use a _______ switch.
A four-way B single pole
C two pole D double pole
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1033. Batteries are connected in series to

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A decrease the internal resistance B increase the current capacity

C increase the output e.m.f. D decrease the output e.m.f.
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1034. What is the minimum size of box that can accommodate four 12/3 NMD-90 cables when
five solderless wire connectors are used to make connections?
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A 4” x 4” x 3” square box. B 4” x 2⅛” square box.

C 4” x 2⅛” octagon box. D 4 11⁄16” x 2⅛” square box.
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1035. Which device below doesn’t require supervision from a fire alarm panel?
A Heat detector B Manual pull station

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C Magnetic door locks D Duct smoke detector

1036. A dual-voltage three-phase motor draws a current of 45 amperes when connected to a 240-
volt, three-phase circuit. How much current will the same motor draw if connected to a

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480-volt, three-phase circuit?
A 45 B 30.4

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C 22.5 D 11.3

1037. The difference between peak positive and peak negative values of an A.C. voltage is called

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:
A maximum value B effective value

1038.
C peak-to-peak value am D average value
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ds
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A low-voltage release control circuit is best illustrated by:

A Diagram A B Diagram D
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C Diagram C D Diagram B
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1039. What is the output from a compressor like?

A It is cool, low pressure liquid. B It is hot, high pressure liquid.
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C It is hot, high pressure vapour. D It is cool, low pressure vapour.

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1040.

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A product you are planning to use is marked with this symbol:

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What personal protective equipment would you expect to wear?
A Dust mask and leather work gloves. B Chemically resistant gloves, apron

C
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Supplied air respirator and full face
mask.
D
and a face shield.
Fire resistant clothing.
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1041. How is the rotation direction of a single phase AC capacitor-start, induction-run motor
reversed?
A Reverse the supply connection. B Reverse the connection of the run
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winding.
C Reverse the connection of the start D Interchange the start winding and run
winding. winding.
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1042. Determinate maximum time-delay fuse for 22 HP, 230 V, 3-phase induction motor serving a
supply fan.
(Refer Table 44 and 13)
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A 120 A B 125 A
C 100 A D 150 A
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1043. What is the total resistance of a 12 ohm, 16 ohm and 24 ohm resistor connected in
parallel?
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A 52 ohms. B 24 ohms.
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C 6.8 ohms. D 5.33 ohms.

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1044. When installing conductor loops for current transformers, what is the minimum length of
spare conductor required?
A 450mm B 900mm

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C 300mm D 750 mm

1045. You can double the output voltage on a full wave rectifier by utilizing a

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transformer with twice the voltage at its secondary windings.
A True

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B False

1046. What you have to do when disconnecting the ammeter from the terminals of the CT ?

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A Short circuiting the terminals of the B Grounding the secondary of CT
CT before disconnecting the ammeter
C
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Disconnecting primary from supply D Switching a high resistance shunt
between terminals of CT after
disconnecting the ammeter
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1047. Flexible metal conduit is normally secured at intervals not exceeding?
A 1.0m B 300mm
C 500mm D
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1.5m
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1048. When troubleshooting an alternator, it does not build voltage. A possible cause is:
A rheostat shorted B open field winding
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C shorted diode D exciter drained

1049. How are the starting resistors connected in a time delay DC starter?
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A They are connected in series with the B They are connected in parallel with
armature. the armature.
C They are connected in series with the D They are connected in parallel with
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shunt field. the shunt field.

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1050. A hermetic motor compressor has over-current protection where the locked rotor current is
140 A installed as per code but the fuse blows during starting. What is the value of the
replacement fuse? (Referenece: Rule 28-708, Table 13)

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A 90A B 60A
C 80A D 100

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1051. How would a second start button be incorporated into a simple start/stop magnetic motor
control circuit?

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A In series with the existing start B In parallel with the existing holding
button. contacts.
C In series with the existing holding D In parallel with the existing stop

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contacts. button.

1052. The full load current of a 10 kW, 250 V, D.C. motor will be :
A
C
10 amperes
30 amperes
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B 40 amperes
20 amperes
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1053. A germanium diode is forward biased, what is the voltage drop across it?
A 5.0v B 0.5v
C 0.3v D
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0.7v
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1054. Shading coils are used with AC magnetic switches to:

A reduce arcing B maintain the switch in a closed
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position
C reduce chattering D provide faster action
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1055. In order to reverse rotation of a capacitor start motor, which of the following would you
reverse?
A running and starting coil leads B any of these
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C running coil leads D connection to the capacitor

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1056. What is the maximum allowable conductor temperature in Celsius for an extra low voltage
control (ELC) cable type? (Refer Table 19)
A 100deg C B 75deg C

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C 60deg C D 90deg C

1057. A panelboard rated at 200 Amps is connected directly to the low voltage side of a 50 kVA

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dry-type single-phase transformer operating at 480/240 Volt. The maximum primary
overcurrent protection permitted is:
(Refer 14-606)

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A 200 Amps. B 100 Amps.
C 225 Amps. D 110 Amps.

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1058. Which of the following is the main purpose of inter-poles?
A
C
voltage drop compensation
minimize brush sparking
am B
D
increase voltage compensation
increase capacitance

1059. During the operating cycle of an electric central warm air furnace, in what order are the
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contacts controlling the blower motor arranged to operate, in relation to those of the
heating elements?
A Close last and open last. B Close last and open first.
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C Close first and open last D Close first and open first.

1060. Which of the following statements are true when referring to CEC definitions?
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A A Supply Authority is another term for B A Supply Authority is an organization

an Engineering firm. that handles electric power
distribution.
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C A Supply Authority manufactures Solar D A Supply Authority is a term used to

panels for electrical generation of calculate K-Watt hours.
power.
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1061. A parallel circuit consists of four resistors: R1=12 ohms, R2=9 ohms, R3=4 ohms, R4=7
ohms. What will be the current flowing through resistor R3 if 277 Volts is connected to the
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circuit?
A B
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39.57 Amps. 21.9 Amps.

C 69.25 Amps. D 30.77 Amps.

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1062. When the PLC energizes the motor contact, it does not remain energized. What should be
checked?
A PLC Program B Holding contacts.

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C Parallel contacts D Series contacts

1063. If voltage readings are taken on a three-phase, 4-wire, 240-volt, delta-connected electric

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service and two of the phases show a reading of 230 volts between phase and ground and
the third shows a reading of only 50 volts between phase and ground, what is the probable
cause of this problem?

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A Load too great B Incorrect transformer settings
C A partial ground or ground fault D Incorrect wire size

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1064. The armature of a motor starter does not pull in when the start button is pushed, but it will
stay in if the armature is pushed in by hand. What would most likely be the trouble?
A am
The most likely trouble would be a
burnt-out overload heater.
B The most likely trouble would be a
faulty holding contact.
C The most likely trouble would be a D The most likely trouble would be a low
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faulty stop button. control voltage.

1065. When is it permitted to use the neutral conductor to bond equipment to ground?
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A Only if #2 AWG or larger conductors B Only if it is not practical to ground the

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are installed. equipment.

C Only on the supply side of the service D Only if the neutral conductor is bare.
connection.
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1066. What is an example of a discrete input device?

A Pressure transmitter B Limit switch
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C TC D RTD

1067. Where electrically conducting dust is present, the flexible connection to a permanently
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located motor should be made with

A extra hard usage cord B liquid-tight flexible conduit
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C standard flexible conduit D ventilated flexible cableway

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1068. What AWG size of branch circuit conductor is required for a 19.75 kW Watt range in a
house using NMD90? Equipment termination temperature is 90 degrees Celsius.
A #8 AWG B #4 AWG

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C #6 AWG D #2 AWG

1069. A heating cable set is to be buried in concrete to melt the snow that may accumulate on a

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walkway leading into a building. What is the minimum depth of the cable set if the area is
not subject to vehicular traffic?

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A 200mm B 125mm
C 50mm D 100mm

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1070. A drawing used to represent a 3 dimensional object in 2 dimensions is a?
A Isometric drawing B Orthographic projection
C Connection drawing am D Mechanical drawing

1071. What method gives a good indication of the overall condition of an oil filled power
transformer?
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A Max power output B Routine oil sampling analysis
C Meggering the low voltage windings D Voltage regulation capabilities
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1072. What is the CPU in a security system?

A It is the brain. B It is the wire portion.
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C It is the overcurrent section. D It is the static section.

1073. How much free conductor shall be left at each outlet for making joints or connections to
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electrical equipment?
A 125mm B 150mm
C 250mm D 200mm
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1074. Uninsulated electrical terminals may be installed in a dry "ia" intrinsically safe system if
the voltage of the system is less than:
(Refer 18-074)

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A 120 V B 30 V
C 208 V D 60 V

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1075. The reliability of measuring instrument means :
A all of these B the degree to which repeatability

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continues to remain within specific
limits
C the extent to which its characteristics D the life of the instrument

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remain linear

1076. Eddy-current loss in a transformer can be reduced by :

A

C
decreasing the air-gap in the
magnetic circuit
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winding the coils with a higher gauge
B

D
increasing the thickness of the
laminations
decreasing the thickness of the
wire laminations
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1077. How far away from the edge of a wooden stud should nonmetallic-sheathed cable feeding
a distribution panel be kept?
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A 30 mm B 15 mm
C 25 D 32 mm
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1078. What is the standard value of secondary current of current transformer ?

A 10 amperes B 2 amperes
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C 5 amperes D 25 amperes

1079. What is the full-load current rating of a 2hp 240V DC motor?

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A 6.4A B 15A
C 8.5A D 3.48A
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1080. In commercial garages for each floor at or above grade, the entire area up to a level of
____ mm above the floor shall be a Zone 2 location.
(Refer 20-102)

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A 225 B 300
C 100 D 50

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1081. On the scale of a power factor meter, the pointer indicates 0.8 leading power factor. This
value means that the load is a :

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A low inductive reactance and high B pure capacitance
capacitive reactance
C high inductive and low capacitive D high resistance and low inductive

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reactance reactance

1082. What is the most likely problem to occur in a capacitor-run motor?

A
C
centrifugal switch sticks open
field opens
am B
D
capacitor shorts
armature shorts
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1083. Why are electrical interlocks used on a reversing magnetic starter?
A They are used to provide a change in B They are used to allow the direction of
rotation for the motor. rotation to be easily changed.
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C D
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They are used to prevent an operating They are used to physically stop both
coil burn-out. armatures from pulling in at the same
time.
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1084. The phenomenon which causes reverse break down in a zener diode is called :
A Breakdown effect B Avalanche effect
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C Hall effect D Setback effect

1085. The C.T. portion of a wattmeter would have a high resistance.

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A True
B False
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1086. Thermal overload relays are _____ than magnetic overload relays.
A faster B very smaller

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C much bigger D slower

1087. Which of the following types of flexible cords is suitable to supply a temporary panel?
(Refer Table 11)

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A SJOW B STO
C D

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SJ SOW

1088. If a gas in a closed space is compressed, it will?

A B

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decrease in temperature. solidify.
C increase in temperature. D move more slowly.

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1089. Neutral supported cables shall be supported in spans of not more than this meter in
length?
A 34 B 38
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C 24 D 28

1090. What is required when terminating large aluminum conductors?

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A Silicon sleeves. B An anti-oxidant.

C An anti inductor. D A glue compound.
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1091. What does a class “B” fire alarm circuit require after the last device on the loop?
A 4 wire circuit B Intelligent heat detector
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C 2 stage fire alarm system D An EOL resistor

1092. Which of the following has the motor marking of TE?

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A thermally protected B thermocouple enclosed

C totally enclosed D type enclosed
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1093. Which of the following circuit breakers has high reliability and negligible maintenance ?
A Vacuum circuit breaker B Air blast circuit breaker

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C Oil circuit breaker D Sulphur hexafluoride circuit breaker

1094. Electrolyte of a lead-acid battery is formed by adding :

A water to sulphuric acid B sulphuric acid to water

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C water to hydrochloric acid D hydrochloric acid to water

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1095. A 100 Ah capacity battery should deliver a current of 8 A for approximately :
A 100 h B 20 h

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C 8h D 12 h

1096. An AC drive system with a tacho-generator is used to supply a feedback signal and to

A True
am
control a conveyor belt. This represents a Closed-loop control.

B False
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1097. Which of the following conductor types are permitted to be used in a non-ventilated cable
tray in a Wet location? (Refer Table 19)
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A TECK90 B RA90
C TW D A-7A
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1098. A characteristic of an auto-transformer is that it:

A isolates the secondary load resistance B only steps up supply voltage
from the primary supply
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C has primary and secondary current- D only steps down supply voltage
flows sharing the same coil
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1099. A tachometer’s output is calibrated in:

A fps B rpm
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C foot pounds D cfm

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1100.

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The transformer connection illustrated in this figure is a:

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A star-delta B delta-delta
C star-star D delta-star

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1101. What do colour bands on a resistor indicate?
A
C
The current rating.
The resonance value.
am B
D
The voltage rating.
The ohmic value.

1102. What is the maximum voltage rating of type MI Mineral-Insulated Cable? (Refer Table D1)
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A 1000 V B 300 V
C 600 V D 750 V
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1103. Which of the following is the voltage rating, temp rating and use of TEW equipment wire?
(Refer Table 11)
A 640V, 75degrees, wet location B 600V, 60degrees, wet location
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C 340V, 105degrees, hard usage D 600V, 105degrees, not for hard usage

1104. The D.C. motor works on the principle that the :

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A combined magnetic field set up by B magnetic field set up by varying

two current carrying conductors current which produces force in the
produces a force between them conductor
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C conductor moves when kept in a D current carrying conductor placed in a

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uniform magnetic field uniform magnetic field experiences a

force on it
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