Topic: The History of Electricity and The Phenomenon of Electricity

1. He developed the first electric communication device and Morse code and
because of his invention it was the first practical use of electricity and the first
system of electrical communication.
A. Otto von Guericke
B. Kleist and Pieter van Musschenbroeck
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. Samuel Morse
ANSWER: D

2. What is the other term for “what hath god wrought”?

A. What has God made?
B. What has God plan?
C. What has God think?
D. What has God brought?
ANSWER: A

3. An Experimenter who developed a crude electric motor in 1932 but a practical

motor was not developed until 1870.
A. Joseph Henrey
B. William Gilbert
C. Michael Faraday
D. Andre Marie Ampere
ANSWER: C

4. It is a device that use to store electricity for the future used.

A. Electromagnetic Jar
B. Leyden Jar
C. Transformer
D. Electric Jar
ANSWER: B

5. He suggested the existence of an electrical fluid and surmised that an electric

charge was made up by two electric forces: an attractive force and repulsive
force.
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. Luigi Galvani
C. Michael Faraday
D. Andre Marie Ampere
ANSWER: A

6. Which of the following is the correct arrangement about the experiments of

Benjamin Franklin?
I. He attached a metal key to the other end of the hemp string, and let it
hang close to a Leyden jar.
II. Sparks jumped from the key to the jar.
III. Rain moistened the string, which could then conduct electricity.
IV. He flew a kite with a stiff wire pointing upward as a thunderstorm was
about to break.
A. I, II, IV, and III
 B. IV, I, III, and II
C. IV, II, III, and I
D. I, III, IV, and II
ANSWER: B

7. Which of the following is the best describes about Otto von Guericke?
A. He recorded that after rubbing amber, a yellowish, translucent mineral, with
a piece of wool or fur other light objects such as straw or feathers were
attracted to the amber.
B. He built the first electric generating machines. It was constructed of a ball of
sulfur, rotated by a crank with one hand and rubbed with the other.
C. He suggested the existence of an electrical fluid and surmised that an
electric charge was made up by two electric forces: an attractive force and
repulsive force.
D. He discovered the remarkable effects of static electricity, which caused their
legs to twitch and convulse spontaneously, even from a dissected frog.
ANSWER: B

8. A businessman who acquired a record number of 1,093 patents and was

driving force behind such innovations as the phonograph, the incandescent
light bulb, the alkaline battery and one of the earliest motion picture cameras.
A. Thomas Edison
B. Gorge Westinghouse
C. Tesla’s
D. Charles de Coulomb
ANSWER: A

9. He was responsible for the induction and development of alternating current

for light and power.
A. Thomas Edison
B. Gorge Westinghouse
C. Tesla’s
D. Charles de Coulomb
ANSWER: B

10. He observed that a coil of wires acts like a magnet when electrical current is
passed through it.
A. Benjamin Franklin
B. Luigi Galvani
C. Michael Faraday
D. Andre Marie Ampere
ANSWER: D
Topic: The Phenomenon of Electricity and Units of Electricity

1.) It carries electrical current without providing too much resistance to current flow.
A. Conductor
B. Insulator
C. Resistor
D. Semiconductors
ANSWER: A

2.) They behave like good conductors at high temperature and insulators at low
temperature.
A. Insulator
B. Resistor
C. Semiconductor
D. Conductor
ANSWER: C

3.) They have electrons that tend to retain electrons on their original atoms, making it
difficult for electrons to move and conduct electricity.
A. Insulator
B. Resistor
C. Semiconductor
D. Conductor
ANSWER: B

4.) It is the best natural conductor of electricity.

A. Gold
B. Copper
C. Silver
D. Steel
ANSWER: C

5.) It is the rate at which work is accomplished; it is work or energy released divided
by time.
A. Power
B. Voltage
C. Amperage
D. Resistance
ANSWER: A

6.) Which of the following is true about Power?

A. It is voltage(E) multiplied by amperage(I).
B. if the energy used by an appliance divided by the amount of time that the unit
operates.
C. The unit of power measurement that most individuals are likely familiar with is
horsepower.
D. All of the above
ANSWER: D

7.) What is the result if power used by an appliance is multiplied by the amount of
time that the unit operates?
 A. Energy
B. Voltage
C. Amperage
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A

8.) If a wire conductor of 0.2-ohm resistance is doubled in length, its resistance

becomes?
A. 0.4-ohm
B. 0.1-ohm
C. 0.2-ohm
D. 0.04-ohm
ANSWER: A

9.) If voltage is 50V and the amperage is 5A, then resistance is equal to?
A. 45 Ω
B. 250 Ω
C. 55 Ω
D. 10 Ω
ANSWER: D.

10.) If a device power is 500 watts and used for one day, what is the electrical energy
consumption?
A. 0.048 watts-hour
B. 500 watts-hour
C. 20.83 watts-hour
D. 12000 watts-hour
ANSWER: D
Topic: Electrical Circuits

1. A circuit that permits current flow through unintentional path.

A. Open Circuit
B. Closed Circuit
C. Shortcut Circuit
D. Series Circuit
ANSWER: C

2. If one lamp fails the circuit becomes open and all lamps go
out. A. Open Circuit
B. Closed Circuit
C. Shortcut Circuit
D. Series Circuit
ANSWER: D

3. Path of current flow is interrupted that prevents flow of current through an

electrical circuit.
A. Series Circuit
B. Parallel Circuit
C. Open Circuit
D. Closed Circuit
ANSWER: C

4. It is composed of a power source, load, set of conductors, electrical component

and optional devices.
A. Electrical Circuit
B. Parallel Circuit
C. Open Circuit
D. Series Circuit
ANSWER: A
5. If one lamp fails, the circuit remains closed and all other lamps remain
lit. A. Electrical Circuit
B. Parallel Circuit
C. Open Circuit
D. Series Circuit
ANSWER: B

6. What is the 1st Kirchhoff’s Law.

A. Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law
B. Kirchhoff’s Circuit Law
C. Kirchhoff’s Current Law
D. Kirchhoff’s Resistance Law
ANSWER: A or B

7. What is the 2nd Kirchhoff’s Laws.

A. Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law
B. Kirchhoff’s Circuit Law
C. Kirchhoff’s Current Law
D. Kirchhoff’s Resistance Law
ANSWER: A or B
8. What is the total Resistance of a Series Circuit?

A. 1.58k Ω
B. 1800 Ω
C. 157.89 Ω
D. 18 Ω
ANSWER: B

9. What is the total resistance of a Series

Circuit?

A. 5 A
B. 500 A
C. 500 mA
D. 500 µA
ANSWER: D

10. What is the total Current of a Parallel

Circuit?

A. 50 mA
B. 50 A
C. 50 µA
D. 50 nA
ANSWER: A
Topic: Magnetism and Electric Current

1. It is a force of attraction between ferromagnetic metals such as iron, nickel and

cobalt and a force of repulsion between diamagnetic materials such as antimony
and bismuth.
A. Resistance
B. Induction
C. Magnetism
D. Energy
Answer: C

2. Who invented electromagnetic Induction?

A. Ohm’s Law
B. Faraday’s Law
C. Joule’s Law
D. Kirchhoff’s Law
Answer: B

3. When a conductor is moved through a magnetic field or a magnetic field is

moved across a fixed conductor, a voltage is produced in the conductor.
A. Resistance
B. Induction
C. Magnetism
D. Energy
Answer: B

4. It is applied in a closed circuit; the voltage forces current to move in one direction
through the conductor.
A. Constant Voltage
B. Parallel Circuit
C. Amperage
D. Voltage
Answer: A

5. It is a region at each end of a magnet where the external magnetic field is

strongest.
A. North Pole
B. Magnetic Pole
C. South Pole
D. All of the above
Answer: B

6. It is caused by the magnet’s magnetic field and points in the direction of the field
lines.
A. Field lines
B. Magnetic Pole
C. Magnetism
D. Magnetic force
Answer: D
7. If you line up two magnets so that the south pole of one faces the north pole of
the other, the magnets will pull toward each other. What does it mean?
A. Attraction
B. Repulsion
C. South Pole
D. North Pole
Answer: A

8. If you line the magnets up so that two of the same poles face each other, the
magnets will push away. What does it mean?
A. Attraction
B. North Pole
C. South Pole
D. Repulsion
Answer: D

9. It refers to the flow of electricity in an electronic circuit, and to the amount of

electricity flowing through a circuit.
A. Energy
B. Electricity
C. Electric current
D. Constant Voltage
Answer: C

10. Coiling insulated wire around an iron core and running current through the wire
can produce an ________________.
A. Electromagnet
B. Electricity
C. Magnetism
D. Constant Voltage
Answer: A
Topic: Direct and Alternating Current

1. It is one type of electric current that flows in only one or single direction (forward
or backward).
A. Direct Current
B. Direct Voltage
C. Alternating Current
D. Alternating Voltage
ANSWER: A

2. It is defined as the current that changes its magnitude and polarity at regular
intervals of time. It can also be defined as an electrical current that repeatedly
changes or reverses its direction.
A. Direct Current
B. Direct Voltage
C. Alternating Current
D. Alternating Voltage
ANSWER: C

3. It refers to the number of times the alternating current switches between

positive and negative in one second. This switching does not occur in direct
current. Basically, its unit measurement is hertz (Hz).
A. Waveform
B. Amplitude
C. Oscilloscope
D. Frequency
ANSWER: D

4. The following examples fall under the alternating current except:

A. Basic Toaster Oven
B. Audio Signal
C. Power Banks
D. Air Conditioners
ANSWER: C

5. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

A. Fuel Cells
B. Mobile Battery
C. Generator with commutator
D. Refrigerator
ANSWER: D

6. Assume that initially, the switch is turned off condition. In this condition, since
there is no continuous path for current to flow through, the circuit would act as
an _____.
A. Right Circuit
B. Left Circuit
C. Open Circuit
D. Close Circuit
ANSWER: C
7. Assume that, the electrons or charge starts to flow from negative terminal of
the battery to the positive terminal of the battery through the load. So, the
current starts flowing from the positive terminal of the battery to the negative
terminal through the load. In this condition, the switch is turned on. Therefore,
the circuit has no open path and it acts as ______.
A. Open Circuit
B. Closed Circuit
C. Right Circuit
D. Left Circuit
ANSWER: B

8. What happens when voltage rating is exceeded by more than the margin of
safety set by manufacturer?
A. The device may function better and it will last for a longer period of time.
B. The device will likely cool down and it will never experience short circuit.
C. The device may stop working, or may even burst into flames.
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C

9. The following are true about single-phase alternating current power and three-
phase alternating current except:
A. Single-phase power is a two-wire AC power circuit, while three-phase
power is a three-wire AC power circuit.
B. Single-phase power supplies are most commonly used when typical loads
are lighting or heating, while three-phase power supply better
accommodates higher loads.
C. Residential homes are usually served by a single-phase power supply, while
commercial and industrial facilities usually use a three-phase supply.
D. Single-phase power supply delivers a power at a steady or constant rate,
while three-phase power supply does not offer the same consistency as the
single-phase power supply.
ANSWER: D

10. The following are true about direct current and alternating current except:
A. The voltage and current of a DC source may vary (high or low) over time,
but the direction of flow does not change.
B. Alternating currents are also accompanied usually by alternating voltages.
Besides, alternating current is also easily transformed from higher voltage
level to a lower voltage level.
C. Direct Current tends to start moving from zero. It increases to a maximum
and then decreases back to zero completing a positive cycle. The particles
then reverse their direction and reach the maximum in the opposite
direction after which DC again returns to the original value completing a
negative cycle.
D. The direction of the flow of direct current depends on the direction of the
flow of charge or electrons. Always the current flows in the opposite
direction of the flow of charge or electrons.
ANSWER: C
Topic: Transforming Voltage and Current, and Impedance and the Power Factor

1. An electrical device that transfers an alternating current and voltage from one
circuit to another using induction phenomenon.
A. Inductor
B. Transformer
C. Capacitor
D. Impedance
ANSWER: B

2. A coil of wire that creates an electromagnetic field.

A. Inductor
B. Transformer
C. Capacitor
D. Impedance
ANSWER: A

3. A measure of resistance to current flow on an AC circuit due to the combined

effect of resistance, inductance, and capacitance.
A. Inductor
B. Transformer
C. Capacitor
D. Impedance
ANSWER: D

4. Composed of metal plates separated by air or a dialectic material such as

paper, ceramic, or mica.
A. Inductor
B. Transformer
C. Capacitor
D. Impedance
ANSWER: C

5. The “working power” that performs useful effort in a circuit (e.g. creating heat,
light, and motion).
A. Power Factor
B. Reactive Power
C. Real Power
D. Apparent Power
ANSWER: C

6. The relationship between Voltage and the number of coil windings.

A. Ep/Es = Np/ Ns
B. Ep/Np = Es/ Ns
C. Np/Es = Ep/ Ns
D. Ep/Ns = Es/ Np
ANSWER: B

7. Formula for Power Factor

A. PF = (Real Power/ Apparent Power)
B. PF = (Apparent Power/ Real Power)
 C. PF = (Real Power/ Reactive Power)
D. PF = (Reactive Power/ Apparent Power)
ANSWER: A

8. A real power of 119.365 W and an apparent power of 169.256 VA was measured

in a certain circuit. What is its power factor?
A. 0.995
B. 0.348
C. 0.705
D. 0.881
ANSWER: C

9. A transformer has a primary and secondary coil with the number of loops are 500
and 5000 respectively. Input Voltage is 220 V. what is the output voltage?
A. 2000 V
B. 2500 V
C. 1800 V
D. 2200 V
ANSWER: D

10. Based on the figure below, what is the primary voltage of the transformer?

A. 300 Volts
B. 264 Volts
C. 250 Volts
D. 295 Volts
Answer: B
Topic: Power Generation and Transmission and Utilization Equipment and Devices

1. National Electricity Grid Networks consists of gas pipelines, storage facilities,

interconnectors,and power lines that work together to allow for the distribution of
electricity.
A. Low-voltage
B. No-voltage
C. Potential difference
D. High-voltage
ANSWER: D

2. These are three major blocks on how electricity is being processed to consumers
except:
A. Generation
B. Production
C. Transmission
D. Distribution
ANSWER: B

3. It is the production of electricity from sources such as fossil fuels, nuclear power plants,
andother powerplants.
A. Electricity Generation
B. Power Transmission
C. Absolute Generation
D. Generation Z
ANSWER: A

4. The tower used to transmit electricity is called ______.

A. Eiffel Tower
B. Transmission Tower
C. Electrical Transmission Tower
D. Leaning Tower of Pisa
ANSWER: C
5. It is the last phase of an electrical power system.
A. Powerpuff Distribution
B. Power of Love
C. Power Distribution
D. Power Supply
ANSWER: C

6. What is the purpose of powerplants?

A. It converts energies into electrical energy.
B. Transport power from transmission lines.
C. It converts electric current to the correct voltage.
D. Carries power to protect lives.
ANSWER: A

7. Most of the powerplants are far away from the end users because ______.
A. they need to follow standard rules.
B. powerplants are harmful to people.
C. they need to be near from the primary sources such as water, coal, and the like.
 D. that is the culture of powerplants.
ANSWER: C

8. In the distribution phase we have primary and secondary distributions. Determine if the
statements are aligned to secondary distribution.
S1: The voltage level is 440V to 220V.
S2: The loads are industrial connected.
S3: The distribution system is between substation and transformers.

A. Statements1 and 3.
B. All Statements.
C. Statement 1 only.
D. none.
ANSWER: C

9. In the distribution phase we have primary and secondary distributions. Determine if the
statements are aligned to secondary distribution.
S1: The voltage level is 440V to 220V.
S2: The loads are industrial connected.
S3: The distribution system is between substation and transformers.

A. Statements 1 and 3.
B. Statement 2 only.
C. Statements 2 and 3.
D. Statement 3 only.
ANSWER: C

10. Which of the following are correct in the choices based on the statements?
Statement 1: Electrical power generation is transmitting generated electricity to the
distribution grid located in populated areas, typically over long distances.

Statement 2: Electrical power transmission is the production of electricity from sources

such asfossil fuels, nuclear power plants, and other power plants.

Statement 3: Electrical power distribution is the last phase which involves delivering or
distributing electricity to the load.

A. Statements 1 and 2 are false.

B. Statements 1 and 2 are true.
C. All statements are false.
D. Statement 2 is true.
ANSWER: A
Topic: Building Electrical Service Equipment

1.) It consists of the parts that joins the utility-provided wiring to the service
disconnect excluding the utility’s metering apparatus.
A. Service Entrance
B. Panelboard
C. Service Equipment
D. Switchboard
ANSWER: A

2.) They are used in transmitting and distributing power from the power plant to
a substation.
A. Utility-Provided Wirings
B. Electric Meters
C. Building Transformers
D. Circuit Breakers
ANSWER: C

3.) It allows electrical service from the utility company to be switched off so that
power is disconnected to the building installation.
A. Metering Equipment
B. Load Center
C. Vertical Buses
D. Service Disconnect
ANSWER: D

4.) A transformer that has a secondary voltage that is less than its primary voltage.
A. Step-Up Transformer
B. Step-Down Transformer
C. Single-Phase Transformer
D. Three-Phase Transformer
ANSWER: B

5.) They carry power from the transformer through a metering device to the
building’s service disconnects.
A. Service Equipment
B. Service Entrance
C. Service Entrance Conductors
D. Service Exit
ANSWER: C

6.) What happens to a transformer when exposed to excessive heat?

A. They prematurely deteriorate.
B. They generate more energy.
C. They stay unaffected.
D. There has been no data available to determine what happens.
ANSWER: A
7.) Which of the following is not true about three-phase
transformers? A. It has two main types: the theta-connected
transformer (Θ) and the ex-connected transformer (X).
B. It has three primary windings and three secondary windings.
C. It has two main types: the delta-connected transformer (Δ) and the wye
connected transformer (Y).
D. Its two main types are both commercially used in the United States and Canada.
ANSWER: A

8.) What is the difference between switchboards and panelboards?

A. Switchboards are accessible front and rear, while panelboards are attached to
a wall.
B. Switchboards only contain switches, whereas panelboards consist of a whole panel
of different electrical controls
C. Switchboards are not intended to be installed inside a cabinet or a cut-out
box unlike panelboards.
D. Both A and C.
ANSWER: D

9.) Are service disconnects installed strictly inside the building? Why, or why not?
A. Yes, because they are not meant to withstand the constant changing of
the weather outdoors.
B. No, because they can either be installed outside or inside nearest the point
of entrance as long as they are readily accessible.
C. Yes, because they are meant to be kept inside a very secure room to avoid
power disruption.
D. No, because they are installed strictly outside the building as per advised by
the National Electrical Code.
ANSWER: B

10.) What is the order of events that happens in a traditional electric meter?
I. Pointers on dials revolve to record the amount of power used.
II. The disc inside rotates in direct proportion to the amount of power used.
III. The current flows through a transformer-like coils.
A. III, 1, II
B. 1, II, III
C. II, III, 1
D. III, II, 1
ANSWER: D
Topic: Overcurrent Protection: Fuses and Circuit Breakers

1. It protects the circuit components from severe overheating when current flowing
through the circuit reaches an amperage that will cause an excessive or dangerous
temperature rise in conductors.
A. Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
B. Panelboards
C. Utilization equipment and devices
D. Conductor and Inductor
ANSWER: A

2. The most popular circuit breaker is the __________.

A. Vacuum Type
B. Miniature Type
C. Thermal-Magnetic Type
D. Molded Case Type
ANSWER: C

3. It is an overcurrent protection device that consists of a strip of metal with a low

melting temperature.
A. Circuit breaker
B. Switches
C. Transformer
D. Fuse
ANSWER: D

4. The type of fuses that screw into sockets much like a lamp.
A. Cartridge fuses
B. Plug fuses
C. Time delay fuses
D. Circuit breaker
ANSWER: B

5. It can handle an overload for fraction of a second without blowing.

A. Cartridge fuses
B. Plug fuses
C. Time delay fuses
D. Circuit breaker
ANSWER: C

6. Fuses and circuit breakers serve as automatic ________.

A. Utilization equipment and device
B. Overcurrent protection (OCP)
C. Conductors and Insulators
D. Transformers
ANSWER: B

7. Circuit breakers are classified by ____________.

A. the price if it is expensive or not.
B. Types and it uses.
C. A voltage in volts (V) and current-currying capacity in amperage(A).
D. None of the above.
ANSWER: C

8. What are the three basic types of fuses used in building electrical systems?
A. Buses, Cable, and Conductor
B. Universal, Capacitor, and Induction
C. Plug, cartridge, and time delay
D. None of the above.
ANSWER: C

9. What are the two types of Cartridge fuses

A. Universal type and capacitor type
B. Buses type and Cable type
C. Universal type and cable type
D. Ferrule-contact and knife blade type
ANSWER: D

10. Why is it that circuit breakers are more convenient than fuses?
A. because circuit breakers are more expensive than fuses.
B. because they are easily reset rather than having to be replaced.
C. because circuit breakers are more popular than fuses.
D. because they have differences and similarities.
ANSWER: B
Topic: Conductors

1.) It is made of a conductive material, single or multiple strands, often surrounded

by an insulating envelope.
A. Cable
B. Wire
C. Buses
D. Romex
ANSWER: B

2.) These are flame retardant and moisture, fungus, and corrosion resistant.
A. Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable
B. Fibre Optics Cable
C. Underground Feeder Cable
D. Service Entrance Cable
ANSWER: C

3.) It offers little or no resistance to the flow of electrons.

A. Conductors
B. Semiconductors
C. Superconductors
D. Insulators
ANSWER: A

4.) They are commonly found in in panelboards, switchboards, and other power
distribution equipment.
A. Cable
B. Wire
C. Buses
D. Romex
ANSWER: C

5.) What is the diameter of thinnest wire in SWG (Standard Wire Gauge)?
A. 0.004 inches
B. 0.003 inches
C. 0.002 inches
D. 0.001 inches
ANSWER: D

6.) What happens when you use a very small wire for a high current?
A. The wire overheats.
B. The wire melts.
C. The wire catches fire.
D. All of the above
ANSWER: D

7.) Why is our body considered as a good conductor?

A. Because our body contain various electrons
B. Because our body contain various ions
C. Because our body contain various protons
D. Because our body contain various anions
 ANSWER: B

8.) Which is true about the following statements?

A. AWG wire has 50 steps, and its smallest wire diameter is 0.001 inches.
B. AWG wire has 50 steps, and its smallest wire diameter is 0.002 inches.
C. AWG wire has 40 steps, and its smallest wire diameter is 0.003 inches.
D. AWG wire has 40 steps, and its smallest wire diameter is 0.004 inches.
ANSWER: C

9.) Is silver considered as the best conductor among the conductor materials? Why,
or why not?
A. Yes, because the electrons present in the metal are freer.
B. No, because the electrons present in the metal are unconfined.
C. Yes, because the protons present in the metal are freer.
D. No, because the electrons present in the metal are unconfined.
ANSWER: A

10.) What is the difference between NM and NMC?

A. NM works in dry, moist, and corrosive locations, while NMC works in dry locations
only.
B. NM is reserved for use in dry, indoor applications, while NMC can be used in dry
and damp applications.
C. NM is works for dry locations, while NMC works in wet and exposed conditions.
D. NM is reserved for use in dry, outdoor applications, while NMC can be used in
dry, moist, and corrosive locations.
ANSWER: B
Topic: Enclosure and Raceways

1.) Defined as enclosed channels of metal or nonmetallic material designed

expressly for holding wires or cables.
A. Enclosures and Raceways
B. Conductors
C. Cables
D. Wire box
ANSWER: A

2.) A type of cable with a protective layer between the jackets that can withstand
higher tension and is buried directly underground.
A. Nonmetallic-sheathed (NM) cable
B. Underground feeder (UF) cable
C. Service Entrance (SE) cable
D. Armored (AC) cable
ANSWER: D

3.) A type of cable with a flexible electrical cable that features an outer plastic
sheathing that protects two or more insulated conductors, as well as a bare copper
ground wire.
A. Nonmetallic-sheathed (NM) cable
B. Underground feeder (UF) cable
C. Service Entrance (SE) cable
D. Armored (AC) cable
ANSWER: A

4.) A type of electrical cable that can be buried underground. It’s typically used to
extend the electrical service of a home or building to a device outdoors.
A. Nonmetallic-sheathed (NM) cable
B. Underground feeder (UF) cable
C. Service Entrance (SE) cable
D. Armored (AC) cable
ANSWER: B

5.) A type of electrical cables that bring power from electrical companies to
residential buildings and our homes.
A. Nonmetallic-sheathed (NM) cable
B. Underground feeder (UF) cable
C. Service Entrance (SE) cable
D. Armored (AC) cable
ANSWER: C

6.) Knowing that there are a lot of conductors that allow better flow of electricity
and less resistance, why does most of us still use copper?
A. it is more aesthetic
B. It is cheaper
C. It has a nice color
D. It is lighter
ANSWER: B
7.) RHW-2 cable stand for “Rubber Insulation; Heat-resistance; Water Resistance”, in
what conditions does RHW-2 cable suitable to use?
A. Dry conditions
B. Wet conditions
C. Both wet and dry conditions
D. under the ground
ANSWER: C

8.) As a future Civil Engineer, when the location of the building that you are making
seems to have rodents present, and the risk of fire is high, what kind of cable should
you buy?
A. Nonmetallic-sheathed (NM) cable
B. Underground feeder (UF) cable
C. Service Entrance (SE) cable
D. Armored (AC) cable
ANSWER: D

9.) If THHN conductor is high heat resistant, in what places does THHN suitable to
use?
A. Dry locations
B. Wet locations
C. Both wet and dry locations
D. under the ground
ANSWER: A

10.) When deciding to add exterior lamps or any electrical service extension at your
home, what kind of cables should the electricians use?
A. Nonmetallic-sheathed (NM) cable
B. Underground feeder (UF) cable
C. Service Entrance (SE) cable
D. Armored (AC) cable
ANSWER: B
Topic: Electric Motors and Occupant Protection

1. An electric motor is a device used to convert electricity into mechanical

energy
a. shaft
b. electric motor
c. conductor
d. magnetic field
ANSWER: B. ELECTRIC MOTOR

2. What does AC power means?

a. Access control power
b. Accelerating control power
c. Acceleration current power
d. Access current power
ANSWER: C. ACCELERATION CURRENT POWER

3. It is a motor that operates on single-phase AC only

a. Electric motor
b. Capacitor motor
c. Three phase motor
d. Split phase motor
ANSWER: D. SPLIT PHASE MOTOR

4. Large motors that operate more efficiently on three-phase AC power.

a. Three Phase Motor
b. Electric motor
c. Split phase motor
d. Capacitor motor
ANSWER: A. THREE PHASE MOTOR

5. It is a universal motor is a fractional horsepower motor designed to operate

on both AC and DC power.
a. Electric motor
b. Universal motor
c. Split phase motor
d. Three phase motor
ANSWER: B. UNIVERSAL MOTOR

6. The __________ is more efficient and has a better starting torque than the split-
phase motor.
a. Three Phase Motor
b. Electric motor
c. Split phase motor
d. Capacitor motor
ANSWER: D. CAPACITOR MOTOR

7. It operates at high speeds under light load and low speeds with heavy load
a. Electric motor
b. Universal motor
c. Split phase motor
 d. Three phase motor
ANSWER: B. UNIVERSAL MOTOR

8. It uses electromagnetic induction to cause the motor rotor to turn.

a. Induction motors
b. Dual voltage motors
c. Electric motor
d. Split phase motor
ANSWER: A. INDUCTION MOTORS

9. A split phase motor is provided with an auxiliary stator winding called

________.
a. Running winding
b. Winding
c. Starting winding
d. Rotor
ANSWER: C. STARTING WINDING

10. This force creates a torque on a loop of wire present in the magnetic field,
which causes the motor to spin and perform useful work.
a. Induction motors
b. Dual voltage motors
c. Electric motor
d. Split phase motor
ANSWER: A. ELECTRIC MOTOR
Topic: Electrical Codes, Licenses, and Permits

1. ____ is used to design an electrical system.

A. Electrical code
B. Building code standard
C. National Electrical Code
Answer: B

2. PEC stands for ____

A. Philippines Electric Code
B. Philippine Electricity Code
C. Philippine Electrical Code
Answer: C

3. The modified version of NEC is regularly revised every ___

A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 4 years
Answer: B

4. The electrical code sets ___

A. Minimum Safety Standards –
B. Maximum Safety Standards
C. Minimum Safe Standards
Answer: A

5. Municipalities require that a ____ be issued before any electrical installations

may be made on a project.
A. Permit
B. Electrical Plan
C. License
Answer: A
6-7. In two sentences, on your own understanding, explain the importance
of minimum Safety Standards.

8. What word or phrase best describes the NEC requirements for the installation
of electrical systems?
A. minimum
B. Design Specification
C. most Stringent
D. Complete
Answer: A

9. All of the following groups are represented on the Code making panels except
A. trade associations
B. insurance organizations
C. electrical inspectors
D. government lobbyists
Answer: D

10. What is the purpose of an electrical license?

A.to protect public health and safety
B. to follow the minimum standard of safety
C. to protect the welfare and safety
Answer: A
Topic: Electrical Construction Drawings and Building System Voltages

1.) What is the electrical symbol for Single-pole switch?

A. Ss
B. S
C. SK
D. SI
ANSWER: B
2.) What is the abbreviation for inductance?
A. E
B. V
C. L
D. In
Answer: C
3.) These are the principal voltages available in a building.
A. Supply voltages
B. Voltage
C. System voltages
D. Principal building voltages
Answer: C
4.) What is the electrical symbol for Key-operated switch?
A. SK
B. SKO
C. S
D. SO
Answer: A
5.) What is the abbreviation for voltage?
A. V
B. E
C. I
D. L
Answer: B
6.) When two 120 V ungrounded (hot) conductors in a single-phase circuit
are connected in a circuit, the voltage in that circuit is equal to ___.
A. 240 V
B. 120 V
C. 480 V
D. 120 A
Answer: A
7.) A 240 V circuit can carry thrice the current of a 120 V circuit.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B

8.) Which of the following is true about neutral conductors?

A. It is the initial current-carrying conductor in an AC system.
B. It provides a path from the load back to the power source, which
completes the circuit.
C. It is not normally a current-carrying conductor, but is energized only on
a temporary, emergency basis when there is a fault between an
 ungrounded (hot) conductor and any metal associated to the electrical
equipment.
D. It does not carry the unbalanced load between two ungrounded (hot)
conductors.
Answer: B
9.) A higher voltage means that a circuit can carry more current. Higher
voltage means bigger conductor sizes.
A. Both statements are correct.
B. Only statement 1 is correct.
C. Only statement 2 is correct.
D. Both statements are wrong.
Answer: B
10.) Why does electricity prefer to travel along grounding conductor in the event
of ground fault?
A. Because grounding conductor is shorter than grounded conductor B.
Because grounding conductor has a very low resistance, electricity
can travel along it easily.
C. Because it feeds current to the circuit
D. Because grounding conductor has a very low conductivity
Answer: B
Topic: Grounded and Ungrounded Conductors

1.) A neutral conductor that is a grounded conductor that is shared between 2 or

more ungrounded conductors.
A. Grounded Conductor
B. Common Neutral
C. Load Balancing
D. Grounding
ANSWER: B

2.) It is a practice of dividing loads as evenly as possible between the ungrounded

conductors on a multiwire circuit, feeder, or service.
A. Grounded Conductor
B. Common Neutral
C. Load Balancing
D. Grounding
ANSWER: C

3.) It is a backup path that provides an alternative way of current to return to the
ground in the event of a fault in the wiring system.
A. Grounded Conductor
B. Common Neutral
C. Load Balancing
D. Grounding
ANSWER: D

4.) What color of wiring is the neutral wire?

A. Green
B. Black
C. Red
D. White
ANSWER: B

5.) What color of wiring is the grounding?

A. Green
B. Black
C. Red
D. White
ANSWER: A

6.) What happens when there is no neutral wire?

A. Appliances will be short-circuited.
B. The electrical current will not go back to its source.
C. The volt will be unbalanced.
D. The cycle of electricity will be completed.
ANSWER: B

7.) Which of the following is not true about load balancing?

A. It Is a practice of dividing loads as evenly as possible between the ungrounded
conductors on a multiwire circuit, feeder, or service.
B. Loads must be evenly divided between hot conductors.
C. This is accomplished by dividing loads between the A and B legs or X, Y, Z legs.
D. Loads must not be evenly divided between hot conductors.
ANSWER: D

8.) What is the difference between live wire and neutral wire?
A. Live wire is connected directly to the generators of the power station, while neutral
wire returns the electricity to the generators by completing the circuit.
B. Live wire returns the electricity to the generators by completing the circuit, while
neutral wire doesn’t carry electricity.
C. Live wire doesn’t carry electricity, while neutral wire is connected directly to the
generators of the power station.
D. There is no difference.
ANSWER: A

9.) What is the difference between earth wire and live wire?
A. Earth wire is connected directly to the generators of the power station, while live
wire returns the electricity to the generators by completing the circuit.
B. Earth wire returns the electricity to the generators by completing the circuit, while
live wire doesn’t carry electricity.
C. Earth wire doesn’t carry electricity, while live wire is connected directly to the
generators of the power station.
D. There is no difference.
ANSWER: C

10.) Compute the unbalanced load if the hot wire is 100 V and the other one is 140 V.
A. 100 V
B. 240 V
C. 40 V
D. 200 V
ANSWER: C
Topic: System and Circuit Grounding

1.) This symbol means.

A. Earth
B. Earth Ground
C. Neutral
D. Common Ground
ANSWER: A

2.) This symbol means.

A. Analog Ground
B. Digital Ground
C. Common Ground
D. Earth
ANSWER: C

3.) This symbol means.

A. Neutral
B. Digital Ground
C. Earth Ground
D. Analog Ground
ANSWER: A

4.) This symbol means.

A. Instrument Ground
B. Chassis ground
C. Digital Ground
D. Earth Ground
ANSWER: A

5.) This symbol means.

A. Ground Loops
B. Digital ground
C. Analog ground
D. Chassis Ground
ANSWER: A

6.) This is part of a building electrical system that provides protection against
electrical shock, lightning, and fires.
A. EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
B. SYSTEM GROUNDING
C. GROUNDING
D. DOUBLE INSULATION
ANSWER: B

7.) It refers to a grounding conductor or grounding path that connects the

noncurrent-carrying metal components of equipment.
A. EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
 B. SYSTEM GROUNDING
C. GROUNDING
D. DOUBLE INSULATION
ANSWER: A

8.) It protects the user from electric shock by creating a nonconducting barrier
between the user and the electric components inside the appliance or tool.
A. EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
B. SYSTEM GROUNDING
C. GROUNDING
D. DOUBLE INSULATION
ANSWER: D

9.) It is required to protect building occupants and electrical equipment.

Grounding an electrical system begins with a ground, an electrode indirect
contact with the earth itself.
A. EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
B. SYSTEM GROUNDING
C. GROUNDING
D. DOUBLE INSULATION
ANSWER: C

10.) This outlet has featured a third wire coming from them called a grounding wire.
A. PLUG
B. TWO-PRONG OUTLET/PLUG
C. THREE-PRONG OUTLET/PLUG
D. GROUNDING WIRE
ANSWER: C
Topic: Building Electrical System

1. It determines conductor size, and higher voltages mean lower amperage,

which allows use of smaller conductors.
A. VOLTAGE
B. RESISTANCE
C. AMPERAGE
D. POWER
ANSWER: C

2. From a single panelboard rated from _____ to _____ A or more, power is

distributed throughout the residence through branch circuits.
A. 50 to 100
B. 100 to 200
C. 120 to 160
D. 180 to 200
ANSWER: B

3. A transformer steps down power to voltages below _______.

A. 200 V
B. 100 V
C. 600 V
D. 450 V
ANSWER: C

4. Branch circuits originating at the sub panelboard feed outlets in these

outlying areas
A. PANELBOARD
B. CIRCUIT BREAKER
C. TRANSFORMER
D. BRANCH CIRCUITS
ANSWER: D

5. It is brought from a utility transformer to the building service

equipment. A. PANELBOARD
B. TRANSFORMER
C. RESISTANCE
D. POWER
ANSWER: D

6. At the stepped-down level, the electrical power passes out of the transformer
to the main switchboard serving the building.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
ANSWER: A

7. Which of the following distribution systems is preferred for good efficiency

for residential system?
A. 1PHASE, 3-WIRE SYTEM
B. 2 PHASE, 3-WIRE SYSTEM
C. 3 PHASE, 4-WIRE SYSTEM
D. 4 PHASE, 2 WIRE SYSTEM
ANSWER: A

8. Transmission and distribution of electric power by underground system is superior

to overhead system in respect of
A. APPEARANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
B. FREQUENCY OF FAULTS, POWER FAILURE AND ACCIDENTS
C. MAINTENANCE COST
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
ANSWER: D

9. In a transmission system the feeder supplies power to

A. TRANSFORMER SUBSTATION (STEP-UP)
B. DISTRIBUTORS
C. SERVICE MAINS
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
ANSWERS: B

10. Feeder is designed mainly from the point of view of

A. OPERATING FREQUENCY
B. OPERATING VOLTAGE
C. VOLTAGE DROP IN IT
D. ITS CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY
ANSWER: D
Topic: Conductor Requirements and Cable Raceway and Enclosure

1.) What are the two most common conductor material used in building electrical
wiring.
A. Diamond & Steel
B. Copper & Steel
C. Gold & Silver
D. Copper & Aluminum
ANSWER: D

2.) It is the temperature of a surrounding medium (e.g., air, soil). In the case of
electrical wiring, it is the temperature of the medium surrounding the conductor.
A. Heat Temperature
B. Cold Temperature
C. Ambient Temperature
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C

3.) It is the decrease of electric potential along the path of a current flowing in a
circuit.
A. conductor
B. current
C. Voltage Drop
D. Correction Factor
ANSWER: C

4.) A term for the maximum current carrying capacity, in amps, of a particular device.
A. ampacity
B. electricity
C. conductivity
D. voltage
ANSWER: A

5.) Are materials that covered the conductor to provide electrical isolation and
physical protection of the conductor material.
A. wireway
B. insulator
C. conduit
D. raceway
ANSWER: B

6. It is defined as the amount of voltage loss that occurs through all or part of a circuit
due to impedance.
A. electric shock
B. ambient temperature
C. Voltage Drop
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C

7.) The following are true about insulation except:

A. is the reduction of heat transfer between objects in thermal contact or in range of
radiative influence.
B. is a material in which electric current does not flow freely.
C. is the temperature of a surrounding medium.
D. All except C.
ANSWER: C

8. If a wire conductor has a 90°C temperature rating, placed in a room with 75°C
ambient temperature. Given the ampacity of the wire has 30°C rise in temperature in
a long period of time. By how much in percent should the ampacity be reduced?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 10%
ANSWER: A

9.) Assume a single-phase 120V circuit carries a current of 22A, where the conductor
impedance is 1.29 ohms per 1000ft, and the circuit length is 50ft. What would be the
voltage drop?
A. 2.84V
B. 5.38V
C. 3.36V
D. 4.78V
ANSWER: A

10.) Given the same value above, assuming the circuit is in a three-phase system.
What would be the voltage drop?
A. 2.13V
B. 6.8V
C. 2.45V
D. 5.6V
ANSWER: C
Topic: Branch Circuit Requirements and Device and Equipment Requirements

1. A portion of a building wiring system that extends beyond the final overcurrent
protection device that is protecting a circuit.
a. Branch circuit
b. Multiwire Branch circuit
c. Life Safety Branch Circuit
d. None of the above
ANSWER: A

2. Split wired duplex receptacles are fed with a ______ volts circuit having two
ungrounded (hot) conductors, a grounded (neutral) conductor, and a grounding
conductor.
a. 110/230
b. 120/240
c. 130/250
d. 140/260
ANSWER: B

3. The following are the primary types of branch circuits that are recognized for
general use, except;
a. Individual Branch Circuit
b. General Purpose Branch Circuit
c. Appliance Branch Circuit
d. Critical Branch Circuit
ANSWER: D

4. It is determined by the rating of the overcurrent protection device (fuse or

circuit breaker) used to protect the wiring in the circuit from excessive current flow.
a. Branch Circuit Rating
b. Branch Circuit Loads
c. Appliance Branch Rating
d. All of the above
ANSWER: A

5. Switches must be selected to match the load they control. Large lighting
installations that require many switches may have the switches contained within a
panelboard-like enclosure called lighting control panel. Receptacles must be
selected to match the appliance or equipment they serve.
a. Overcurrent Protection requirement
b. Feeder Requirements
c. Requirements for Switches and receptacles
d. Switchboard and Panelboard requirements
ANSWER: C

6. What OCP stands for?

ANSWER: OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

7. The approximate standard (in mm) for convenience receptacles that are
normally mounted above finished floor (AFF)?
ANSWER: 400 mm
8. Which statement is correct?
a. OCP device, a fuse, or circuit breaker serves to limit current levels in a
conductor by interrupting power when current limitations are exceeded.
b. Receptacles must not be selected to match the appliance or equipment
they serve.
c. Switches are typically oriented, so they trip off in a sideward orientation.
d. Switches are not necessary to match the load they control.
ANSWER: A

9. Which of the following statement is false?

Statement 1. Branch circuit is that portion of a building wiring system that
extends beyond the final overcurrent protection device that is protecting a
circuit.
Statement 2. Split wired duplex receptacles are fed with a 120/240 V circuit
having one ungrounded (hot) conductor, a grounded (neutral) conductor,
and a grounding conductor.
a. Statement 1 is true.
b. Statement 2 is false.
c. Statement 1 and 2 are true.
d. Statement 1 and 2 are false.
ANSWER: B

10. Do you agree that OCP devices serves to limit current levels in a conductor by
interrupting power when current limitations are exceeded.?
a. Yes, because it is a protection device that prevents excessive heat from
damaging conductors and related equipment.
b. No, because OCP doesn’t limit the current level instead, it adds the current
in a conductor to exceed.
c. No, because it is only a requirement on a circuit and doesn’t have any
significant role.
d. Yes, because it is installed to ensure that power to the circuit is interrupted
by the OCP device where the circuit originates (generally the sub-
panelboard).
ANSWER: A
Topic: Electrical System Design

1-3. In Basic Design Considerations, how does a designer achieve a good

solution?

Observing and evaluating existing installations and adapting them to meet the
project requirements

Applying electrical systems theory

Applying Code requirements.

4. Whys is it necessary to bury underground conductors sufficiently below grade?

To reduce the hazard of unintentional contact.

5. It is used as distribution equipment, at a point downstream from the service

entrance equipment.

Switchboards and panelboards

6. It is a set of conductors that carry a comparatively large amount of power from

the service equipment to a second panelboard.

Feeder

7. Transformer vaults and rooms must be constructed of walls and ceilings that are
structurally adequate and that have at least ___ hr rating.

8. What is the aim of having a transformer vault/room?

To keep the transformer(s) cool and away from building occupants.

9-10. Give 2 common sizes of residential service equipment.

100, 125, 150, 175, and 200 (any 2)