REE Board Examination

Questions Compilation
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (2014-2019)
BY: ENGR. MENESES, JOSHUA A.
 Date of Pre-Board/Actual Board

PREBOARD JUL. 2019 PREBOARD MAR. 2019 PREBOARD JUL. 2018 PREBOARD MAR. 2018
REE APR. 2019 REE SEP. 2018 REE APR. 2018 REE SEP. 2017

QUESTIONS
FROM
EARLIER
PREBOARD JUL. 2017 PREBOARD MAR. 2017 PREBOARD JUL. 2016 PREBOARD MAR. 2016
REE APR. 2017 REE SEP. 2016 REE APR. 2016 REE SEP. 2015 BOARD
EXAMS
(RANDOM
SUBJECTS)
PREBOARD AUG. 2015 PREBOARD MAR. 2015 PREBOARD AUG. 2017 SUPPLEMENTARY
REE APR. 2015 REE SEP. 2014 REE FEB. 2014 QUESTIONS
From July 2019 REE Pre-board
Examination
Based from the actual APRIL 2019 REE Board Examination
1. Which of the following corresponds to the
meaning of annuity?

A. A lump sum at the end of the year APR. 2016

SEP. 2017
B. An annual repayment of the loan SEP. 2018
C. A series of uniform amounts over a APR. 2019

period of time
D. The future worth of a present amount
1. Which of the following corresponds to the
meaning of annuity?

A. A lump sum at the end of the year APR. 2016

SEP. 2017
B. An annual repayment of the loan SEP. 2018
C. A series of uniform amounts over a APR. 2019

period of time
D. The future worth of a present amount
2. RA 9136 is __________.

A. Electric Power Installation Reform Act SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Energy Power Isolation Reform Act
C. Electric Power Industry Reform Act
D. Energy Power Institution Reliability Act
2. RA 9136 is __________.

A. Electric Power Installation Reform Act SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Energy Power Isolation Reform Act
C. Electric Power Industry Reform Act
D. Energy Power Institution Reliability Act
3. The ability to convert assets to cash quickly
is known as _____.

A. Solvency SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Liquidity
C. Leverage
D. Insolvency
3. The ability to convert assets to cash quickly
is known as _____.

A. Solvency SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Liquidity
C. Leverage
D. Insolvency
4. Who is the current chairman of the Board of
EE?

A. Jaime V. Mendoza SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Francis V. Mapile
C. Gregorio T. Cayetano
D. Rodolfo B. Penalosa
4. Who is the current chairman of the Board of
EE?

A. Jaime V. Mendoza SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Francis V. Mapile
C. Gregorio T. Cayetano
D. Rodolfo B. Penalosa
5. Protection of workers from impact penetration
from falling and flying objects, blows, and from
limited electric shock and burns shall be provided
where there is reasonable probability of exposure
to such hazards.
A. Hard Hat SEP. 2018
APR. 2019
B. Toe Board
C. Harness
D. Belt
5. Protection of workers from impact penetration
from falling and flying objects, blows, and from
limited electric shock and burns shall be provided
where there is reasonable probability of exposure
to such hazards.
A. Hard Hat SEP. 2018
APR. 2019
B. Toe Board
C. Harness
D. Belt
6. Also known as PRC Renewal Law

A. RA 8189 APR. 2015

APR. 2019
B. RA 8981
C. RA 7920
D. RA 184
6. Also known as PRC Renewal Law

A. RA 8189 APR. 2015

APR. 2019
B. RA 8981
C. RA 7920
D. RA 184
7. Which of the following does NOT affect
owner’s equity?

A. Dividends Paid SEP. 2017

APR. 2019
B. Invested Capital
C. Expense to get license of start business
D. License to start business
7. Which of the following does NOT affect
owner’s equity?

A. Dividends Paid SEP. 2017

APR. 2019
B. Invested Capital
C. Expense to get license of start business
D. License to start business
8. What is the metal used to recover copper
from a solution of copper sulphate?

A. Na SEP. 2017
APR. 2019
B. Ag
C. Hg
D. Fe
8. What is the metal used to recover copper
from a solution of copper sulphate?

A. Na SEP. 2017
APR. 2019
B. Ag
C. Hg
D. Fe
9. Combination of laminar and turbulent flow.

A. Critical SEP. 2014

APR. 2019
B. Continuous
C. Laminar
D. Turbulent
9. Combination of laminar and turbulent flow.

A. Critical SEP. 2014

APR. 2019
B. Continuous
C. Laminar
D. Turbulent
10. A byte is composed of how many bits?

A. 2 FEB. 2014
SEP. 2014
B. 4 APR. 2019
C. 6
D. 8
10. A byte is composed of how many bits?

A. 2 FEB. 2014
SEP. 2014
B. 4 APR. 2019
C. 6
D. 8
11. Which of the following is the Ideal Gas
Law?

A. V/T = k APR. 2003

APR. 2019
B. P1/T1 = P2/T2
C. PV = nRT
D. V = k x 1/P
11. Which of the following is the Ideal Gas
Law?

A. V/T = k APR. 2003

APR. 2019
B. P1/T1 = P2/T2
C. PV = nRT
D. V = k x 1/P
12. A Carnot engine operates between 250˚F
and 1200˚F. What is the thermal efficiency?

A. 79.17% APR. 2019

*Similar to
B. 20.83% SEP. 2018

C. 42.77%
D. 57.23%
12. A Carnot engine operates between 250˚F
and 1200˚F. What is the thermal efficiency?

A. 79.17% APR. 2019

*Similar to
B. 20.83% SEP. 2018

C. 42.77%
D. 57.23%
13. In molecules of the same composition,
what are the variations of atomic arrangements
is known as?

A. Polymers APR. 2019

B. Monomers
C. Isomers
D. Crystal Systems
13. In molecules of the same composition,
what are the variations of atomic arrangements
is known as?

A. Polymers APR. 2019

B. Monomers
C. Isomers
D. Crystal Systems
14. The vector which represents the sum of a
group of force vectors is called the

A. Magnitude APR. 2019

B. Resultant
C. Sum
D. Force Polygon
14. The vector which represents the sum of a
group of force vectors is called the

A. Magnitude APR. 2019

B. Resultant
C. Sum
D. Force Polygon
15. Which of the following statements about
work for a quasi-equilibrium process is
incorrect?

A. The differential of work is inexact APR. 2019

B. Work is the area under a P-T diagram

C. Work is a path function
D. Work is always zero for a constant-
volume process
15. Which of the following statements about
work for a quasi-equilibrium process is
incorrect?

A. The differential of work is inexact APR. 2019

B. Work is the area under a P-T diagram

C. Work is a path function
D. Work is always zero for a constant-
volume process
16. In a certain experiment, argon effuses from
a porous cup at 4.00 mmol/minute. How fast
would chlorine effuse under the same
conditions?

A. 3 mmol/min APR. 2019

B. 4 mmol/min
C. 6 mmol/min
D. 7 mmol/min
16. In a certain experiment, argon effuses from
a porous cup at 4.00 mmol/minute. How fast
would chlorine effuse under the same
conditions?

A. 3 mmol/min APR. 2019

B. 4 mmol/min
C. 6 mmol/min
D. 7 mmol/min
17. What is BASIC stands for?

A. Basic All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction

Code
B. Basic All-Purpose System Instruction APR. 2019
Code
C. Beginner’s All-Purpose Symbolic
Instruction Code
D. Beginner’s All-Purpose System
Instruction Code
17. What is BASIC stands for?

A. Basic All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction

Code
B. Basic All-Purpose System Instruction APR. 2019
Code
C. Beginner’s All-Purpose Symbolic
Instruction Code
D. Beginner’s All-Purpose System
Instruction Code
18. What does PRBEE stands for?

A. Philippine Regulating Board of Electrical

Engineering
B. Professional Regulatory Board of APR. 2019

Electrical Engineering
C. Philippine Regulatory Board of Electrical
Engineering
D. Professional Regulating Board of
Electrical Engineering
18. What does PRBEE stands for?

A. Philippine Regulating Board of Electrical

Engineering
B. Professional Regulatory Board of APR. 2019

Electrical Engineering
C. Philippine Regulatory Board of Electrical
Engineering
D. Professional Regulating Board of
Electrical Engineering
19. Which are NOT included in duties and
responsibilities of PRBEE

A. Supervise and regulate the practice of

electrical engineering in the Philippines
B. Issue special permits to individual APR. 2019
foreign electrical engineers and electricians
for specific projects
C. All of these
D. Perform such other functions and duties
as may be necessary to implement
effectivity of this act
19. Which are NOT included in duties and
responsibilities of PRBEE

A. Supervise and regulate the practice of

electrical engineering in the Philippines
B. Issue special permits to individual APR. 2019
foreign electrical engineers and electricians
for specific projects
C. All of these
D. Perform such other functions and duties
as may be necessary to implement
effectivity of this act
20. What color is used designated caution,
limited to warning against stating, use of, or
movement of equipment which is under repair
or being worked upon?

A. Blue APR. 2019

B. Orange
C. Red
D. Yellow
20. What color is used designated caution,
limited to warning against stating, use of, or
movement of equipment which is under repair
or being worked upon?

A. Blue APR. 2019

B. Orange
C. Red
D. Yellow
From March 2019 REE Pre-board
Examination
Based from the actual SEPTEMBER 2018 REE Board Examination
1. A bank charges 6% simple interest on a
P25,000 load. How much will be repaid if the
loan is paid back in one lump sum after five
years?

A. P 30,875 SEP. 2017

SEP. 2018
B. P 32,750
C. P 32,500
D. P 31,250
1. A bank charges 6% simple interest on a
P25,000 load. How much will be repaid if the
loan is paid back in one lump sum after five
years?

A. P 30,875 SEP. 2017

SEP. 2018
B. P 32,750
C. P 32,500
D. P 31,250
2. What is the present worth of two P 100
payments at the end of the third and fourth
years if the annual interest rate is 8%?

A. P 120 SEP. 2017

SEP. 2018
B. P 153 APR. 2019
C. P 122
D. P 160
2. What is the present worth of two P 100
payments at the end of the third and fourth
years if the annual interest rate is 8%?

A. P 120 SEP. 2017

SEP. 2018
B. P 153 APR. 2019
C. P 122
D. P 160
3. Which of the following corresponds to the
meaning of annuity?

A. A lump sum at the end of the year APR. 2016

SEP. 2017
B. An annual repayment of the loan SEP. 2018
C. A series of uniform amounts over a APR. 2019

period of time
D. The future worth of a present amount
3. Which of the following corresponds to the
meaning of annuity?

A. A lump sum at the end of the year APR. 2016

SEP. 2017
B. An annual repayment of the loan SEP. 2018
C. A series of uniform amounts over a APR. 2019

period of time
D. The future worth of a present amount
4. The passing general weighted average rating for the
licensure examination for Registered Electrical Engineers
must be 70% with NO GRADE below _____ in any
subjects in Mathematics, ESAS, and Electrical
Engineering as required under Section 19(b) of RA 7920.

A. 55% FEB. 2014

SEP. 2014
B. 65% SEP. 2017
C. 60% SEP. 2018

D. 50%
4. The passing general weighted average rating for the
licensure examination for Registered Electrical Engineers
must be 70% with NO GRADE below _____ in any
subjects in Mathematics, ESAS, and Electrical
Engineering as required under Section 19(b) of RA 7920.

A. 55% FEB. 2014

SEP. 2014
B. 65% SEP. 2017
C. 60% SEP. 2018

D. 50%
5. Find the amount of P30,000 at 6 percent
simple interest after 5 years.

A. P39,000 APR. 2016

APR. 2017
B. P40,000 APR. 2018
C. P41,000 SEP. 2018

D. P42,000
5. Find the amount of P30,000 at 6 percent
simple interest after 5 years.

A. P39,000 APR. 2016

APR. 2017
B. P40,000 APR. 2018
C. P41,000 SEP. 2018

D. P42,000
6. RA 9136 is __________.

A. Electric Power Installation Reform Act SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Energy Power Isolation Reform Act
C. Electric Power Industry Reform Act
D. Energy Power Institution Reliability Act
6. RA 9136 is __________.

A. Electric Power Installation Reform Act SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Energy Power Isolation Reform Act
C. Electric Power Industry Reform Act
D. Energy Power Institution Reliability Act
7. Recognizable as suitable for the specific
purpose, function, use, environment
application, where described in a particular
code requirement.

A. listed APR. 2017

SEP. 2018
B. labeled
C. approved
D. identified
7. Recognizable as suitable for the specific
purpose, function, use, environment
application, where described in a particular
code requirement.

A. listed APR. 2017

SEP. 2018
B. labeled
C. approved
D. identified
8. If 1/3 hp runs for 20 mins, what is the
energy used?

A. 0.06 erg SEP. 2018

B. 0.25 kW
C. 0.30 MJ
D. 0.11 kW-h
8. If 1/3 hp runs for 20 mins, what is the
energy used?

A. 0.06 erg SEP. 2018

B. 0.25 kW
C. 0.30 MJ
D. 0.11 kW-h
9. Commercially used pressure measuring
device today is

A. Bourdon tube gauge SEP. 2014

APR. 2015
B. Manometer SEP.2015
C. Kelvin gauge SEP. 2018

D. Barometer
9. Commercially used pressure measuring
device today is

A. Bourdon tube gauge SEP. 2014

APR. 2015
B. Manometer SEP.2015
C. Kelvin gauge SEP. 2018

D. Barometer
10. What does FTTH mean?

A. Flexible to the House SEP. 2015

SEP. 2018
B. Flexible to the Home
C. Fiber to the Home
D. Fiber to the House
10. What does FTTH mean?

A. Flexible to the House SEP. 2015

SEP. 2018
B. Flexible to the Home
C. Fiber to the Home
D. Fiber to the House
11. An 8 ft long pendulum subtends an angle of
34˚. What is the height difference from its
stationary position?

A. 1.37 APR. 2012

SEP. 2018
B. 1.73
C. 1.26
D. 1.62
11. An 8 ft long pendulum subtends an angle of
34˚. What is the height difference from its
stationary position?

A. 1.37 APR. 2012

SEP. 2018
B. 1.73
C. 1.26
D. 1.62
12. Which of the following expressions is
incorrect?
A. The future worth of a present amount,
1
(F/P, i, n) =
(PΤF, i, n)
SEP. 2018
B. The future worth of an annuity, (F/A, i,
1
n) =
(AΤF, i, n)
C. (A/F, i, n) x (P/A, i, n) = (P/F, i, n)
D. (A/F, i, n) – i = (A/P, i, n)
12. Which of the following expressions is
incorrect?
A. The future worth of a present amount,
1
(F/P, i, n) =
(PΤF, i, n)
SEP. 2018
B. The future worth of an annuity, (F/A, i,
1
n) =
(AΤF, i, n)
C. (A/F, i, n) x (P/A, i, n) = (P/F, i, n)
D. (A/F, i, n) – i = (A/P, i, n)
13. A carnot engine operates between 800 deg
R and 1000 deg R. What is the thermal
efficiency?

A. 20% SEP. 2018

B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
13. A carnot engine operates between 800 deg
R and 1000 deg R. What is the thermal
efficiency?

A. 20% SEP. 2018

B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
14. Which permits American engineers to
practice their profession in the Philippines?

A. Foreign Reciprocity SEP. 2018

B. Certificate of Specialty
C. Professional license
D. Certificate of Registration
14. Which permits American engineers to
practice their profession in the Philippines?

A. Foreign Reciprocity SEP. 2018

B. Certificate of Specialty
C. Professional license
D. Certificate of Registration
15. What is the octal equivalent of the
hexadecimal number EE?

A. 356 SEP. 2018

B. 365
C. 653
D. 635
15. What is the octal equivalent of the
hexadecimal number EE?

A. 356 SEP. 2018

B. 365
C. 653
D. 635
16. The disconnecting means for motor circuits
shall have an ampere rating of at least 115% of
the full load current rating of the motor.

A. Manufacturing rule SEP. 2018

B. Construction rule
C. Wiring design rule
D. Installation rule
16. The disconnecting means for motor circuits
shall have an ampere rating of at least 115% of
the full load current rating of the motor.

A. Manufacturing rule SEP. 2018

B. Construction rule
C. Wiring design rule
D. Installation rule
17. Which of the following metals has the
highest specific heat capacity at 100 deg C?

A. Aluminum SEP. 2018

B. Silver
C. Copper
D. Iron
17. Which of the following metals has the
highest specific heat capacity at 100 deg C?

A. Aluminum SEP. 2018

B. Silver
C. Copper
D. Iron
18. A force causing a rise in liquid in tubes of
small diameter.

A. Cohesion SEP. 2018

B. Surface tension
C. Capillarity
D. Adhesion
18. A force causing a rise in liquid in tubes of
small diameter.

A. Cohesion SEP. 2018

B. Surface tension
C. Capillarity
D. Adhesion
19. Under very slow deformation and at high
temperature, it is possible to have some plastic
flow in a crystal at a sheer stress lower than
the critical shear stress. What is the
phenomenon called?
A. Slip SEP. 2018
APR. 2019
B. Twinning
C. Creep
D. Bending
19. Under very slow deformation and at high
temperature, it is possible to have some plastic
flow in a crystal at a sheer stress lower than
the critical shear stress. What is the
phenomenon called?
A. Slip SEP. 2018
APR. 2019
B. Twinning
C. Creep
D. Bending
20. The ability to convert assets to cash quickly
is known as _____.

A. Solvency SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Liquidity
C. Leverage
D. Insolvency
20. The ability to convert assets to cash quickly
is known as _____.

A. Solvency SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Liquidity
C. Leverage
D. Insolvency
21. Who is the current chairman of the Board
of EE?

A. Jaime V. Mendoza SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Francis V. Mapile
C. Gregorio T. Cayetano
D. Rodolfo B. Penalosa
21. Who is the current chairman of the Board
of EE?

A. Jaime V. Mendoza SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Francis V. Mapile
C. Gregorio T. Cayetano
D. Rodolfo B. Penalosa
22. Which of the following does not threaten
the operation of a computer?

A. Trojan horse SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Worn
C. Firewall
D. Hacking
22. Which of the following does not threaten
the operation of a computer?

A. Trojan horse SEP. 2018

APR. 2019
B. Worn
C. Firewall
D. Hacking
23. Which of the following is NOT an extensive
property?

A. Kinetic energy SEP. 2018

B. Momentum
C. Mass
D. Density
23. Which of the following is NOT an extensive
property?

A. Kinetic energy SEP. 2018

B. Momentum
C. Mass
D. Density
24. Which of the following is NOT an intensive
property?

A. Kinetic energy SEP. 2018

B. Momentum
C. Mass
D. All of these
24. Which of the following is NOT an intensive
property?

A. Kinetic energy SEP. 2018

B. Momentum
C. Mass
D. All of these
25. A jeweler examines a diamond with a loupe
(a simple magnifier) with a focal length of 8.0
cm. If the gem is positioned so that its image is
at the normal near point, 25 cm. How far from
the lens must the diamond be held?
A. 4.1 cm SEP. 2018

B. 11.8 cm
C. 6.1 cm
D. 9.8 cm
25. A jeweler examines a diamond with a loupe
(a simple magnifier) with a focal length of 8.0
cm. If the gem is positioned so that its image is
at the normal near point, 25 cm. How far from
the lens must the diamond be held?
A. 4.1 cm SEP. 2018

B. 11.8 cm
C. 6.1 cm
D. 9.8 cm
26. Protection of workers from impact
penetration from falling and flying objects,
blows, and from limited electric shock and burns
shall be provided where there is reasonable
probability of exposure to such hazards.
A. Hard Hat SEP. 2018
APR. 2019
B. Toe Board
C. Harness
D. Belt
26. Protection of workers from impact
penetration from falling and flying objects,
blows, and from limited electric shock and burns
shall be provided where there is reasonable
probability of exposure to such hazards.
A. Hard Hat SEP. 2018
APR. 2019
B. Toe Board
C. Harness
D. Belt
From July 2018 REE Pre-board
Examination
Based from the actual APRIL 2018 REE Board Examination
1. Mr. Juan de la Cruz drives 120 km at 100
km/hr and 120 km at 90 km/hr. What is the
average speed of Mr. De la Cruz on this trip in
km/hr?

A. 93.5 SEP. 2017

APR. 2018
B. 94.7
C. 85.6
D. 82.3
1. Mr. Juan de la Cruz drives 120 km at 100
km/hr and 120 km at 90 km/hr. What is the
average speed of Mr. De la Cruz on this trip in
km/hr?

A. 93.5 SEP. 2017

APR. 2018
B. 94.7
C. 85.6
D. 82.3
2. In a spreadsheet (EXCEL), the number in cell
A2 is set to 2. Then cell B2 is set to
A2*4/$A$2, where $ indicates the absolute cell
address. This formula is copied into cells C2
and D2. What is the value shown in cell D2?
A. 8 APR. 2017
SEP. 2017
B. 2 APR. 2018
C. 4
D. 16
2. In a spreadsheet (EXCEL), the number in cell
A2 is set to 2. Then cell B2 is set to
A2*4/$A$2, where $ indicates the absolute cell
address. This formula is copied into cells C2
and D2. What is the value shown in cell D2?
A. 8 APR. 2017
SEP. 2017
B. 2 APR. 2018
C. 4
D. 16
3. What is the MOST nearly effective annual
interest rate on a loan if the nominal interest
rate is 9% per year compounded quarterly?

A. 9.52% APR. 2018

SEP. 2018
B. 9.84%
C. 9.68%
D. 9.31%
3. What is the MOST nearly effective annual
interest rate on a loan if the nominal interest
rate is 9% per year compounded quarterly?

A. 9.52% APR. 2018

SEP. 2018
B. 9.84%
C. 9.68%
D. 9.31%
4. Find the amount of P30,000 at 6 percent
simple interest after 5 years.

A. P39,000 APR. 2016

APR. 2017
B. P40,000 APR. 2018
C. P41,000 SEP. 2018

D. P42,000
4. Find the amount of P30,000 at 6 percent
simple interest after 5 years.

A. P39,000 APR. 2016

APR. 2017
B. P40,000 APR. 2018
C. P41,000 SEP. 2018

D. P42,000
5. A bar of uniform cross section is subject to a
uniaxial tension and develops a strain in the
direction of the force 1/800. Calculate the change
of volume per unit volume. Assume μ = 1/3.

A. 1/2400 (inc) APR. 2017

APR. 2018
B. 1/2400 (dec)
C. 1/1200 (inc)
D. 1/1200 (dec)
5. A bar of uniform cross section is subject to a
uniaxial tension and develops a strain in the
direction of the force 1/800. Calculate the change
of volume per unit volume. Assume μ = 1/3.

A. 1/2400 (inc) APR. 2017

APR. 2018
B. 1/2400 (dec)
C. 1/1200 (inc)
D. 1/1200 (dec)
6. A bank is advertising 9.5 percent account
that yield 9.84 percent annually. Find how often
interest is compounded

A. Monthly SEP. 2014

SEP. 2016
B. Bimonthly APR. 2018
C. Quarterly
D. Annually
6. A bank is advertising 9.5 percent account
that yield 9.84 percent annually. Find how often
interest is compounded

A. Monthly SEP. 2014

SEP. 2016
B. Bimonthly APR. 2018
C. Quarterly
D. Annually
7. Defects seen by optical or electron
microscope

A. Alteration SEP. 2016

APR. 2018
B. Aberration
C. Atomization
D. Deformation
7. Defects seen by optical or electron
microscope

A. Alteration SEP. 2016

APR. 2018
B. Aberration
C. Atomization
D. Deformation
8. NGCP warns _____ alert if tropical
disturbance is expected to make a landfall
within 24 hours.

A. yellow SEP. 2016

APR. 2018
B. blue
C. red
D. Weather disturbance
8. NGCP warns _____ alert if tropical
disturbance is expected to make a landfall
within 24 hours.

A. yellow SEP. 2016

APR. 2018
B. blue
C. red
D. Weather disturbance
9. What is work-in-progress classified as?

A. An asset SEP. 2015

APR. 2018
B. A liability
C. An expense
D. Owner’s equity
9. What is work-in-progress classified as?

A. An asset SEP. 2015

APR. 2018
B. A liability
C. An expense
D. Owner’s equity
10. It states that if two bodies are in thermal
equilibrium with a third body, they are also in
equilibrium with each other.

A. First law of thermodynamics FEB. 2014

APR. 2018
B. Zeroth law of thermodynamics
C. Third law of thermodynamics
D. Second law of thermodynamics
10. It states that if two bodies are in thermal
equilibrium with a third body, they are also in
equilibrium with each other.

A. First law of thermodynamics FEB. 2014

APR. 2018
B. Zeroth law of thermodynamics
C. Third law of thermodynamics
D. Second law of thermodynamics
11. The circuit conductors between the final
overcurrent device protecting the circuit and
the outlet(s).

A. Feeder APR. 2016

APR. 2018
B. Service lateral
C. Branch circuit
D. Service conductor
11. The circuit conductors between the final
overcurrent device protecting the circuit and
the outlet(s).

A. Feeder APR. 2016

APR. 2018
B. Service lateral
C. Branch circuit
D. Service conductor
12. The term “Thermodynamics” comes from
Greek words “Therme” and “Dynamis” which
means

A. heat, power APR. 2018

SEP. 2018
B. heat, motion
C. heat, transfer
D. heat, energy
12. The term “Thermodynamics” comes from
Greek words “Therme” and “Dynamis” which
means

A. heat, power APR. 2018

SEP. 2018
B. heat, motion
C. heat, transfer
D. heat, energy
13. If a refrigerator uses 1.5 kJ to cool a 1 kJ
input. What was the heat transferred to the
kitchen?

A. 1 kJ SEP. 2015
APR. 2018
B. 2 kJ
C. 0.5 kJ
D. 2.5 kJ
13. If a refrigerator uses 1.5 kJ to cool a 1 kJ
input. What was the heat transferred to the
kitchen?

A. 1 kJ SEP. 2015
APR. 2018
B. 2 kJ
C. 0.5 kJ
D. 2.5 kJ
14. A mass m is released at a height h, using
conservation of energy, find the final velocity of
the mass as it hits the ground.

A. v = gh APR. 2016
APR. 2018
B. v = gh/2
C. v= 2gh
D. v= gh
14. A mass m is released at a height h, using
conservation of energy, find the final velocity of
the mass as it hits the ground.

A. v = gh APR. 2016
APR. 2018
B. v = gh/2
C. v= 2gh
D. v= gh
15. A conducting connections, whether
intentional or accidental, between an electric
circuit or equipment and the earth, or to some
conducting body that serves in place of the
earth.
A. Grounded APR. 2015
APR. 2018
B. Ground
C. Short
D. Fault
15. A conducting connections, whether
intentional or accidental, between an electric
circuit or equipment and the earth, or to some
conducting body that serves in place of the
earth.
A. Grounded APR. 2015
APR. 2018
B. Ground
C. Short
D. Fault
16. An essential part of a large dam and
provides an efficient and safe means of
releasing flow of water that exceeds the design
capacity of the reservoir.

A. Spillway APR. 2015

APR. 2018
B. Weir
C. Culverts
D. Standpipe
16. An essential part of a large dam and
provides an efficient and safe means of
releasing flow of water that exceeds the design
capacity of the reservoir.

A. Spillway APR. 2015

APR. 2018
B. Weir
C. Culverts
D. Standpipe
17. The maximum bending moment in a simple
supported beam of span L and carrying a
concentrated load “W” is

A. WL APR. 2018

B. WL/2
C. WL/4
D. 2WL
17. The maximum bending moment in a simple
supported beam of span L and carrying a
concentrated load “W” is

A. WL APR. 2018

B. WL/2
C. WL/4
D. 2WL
18. MS-DOS is a type of?

A. system software SEP. 2014

APR. 2018
B. operating system
C. application software
D. system architecture
18. MS-DOS is a type of?

A. system software SEP. 2014

APR. 2018
B. operating system
C. application software
D. system architecture
19. (1111) base 2 + (1111) base 2 = () base 2

A. 11011 SEP. 2014

APR. 2018
B. 11101
C. 11110
D. 11100
19. (1111) base 2 + (1111) base 2 = () base 2

A. 11011 SEP. 2014

APR. 2018
B. 11101
C. 11110
D. 11100
20. The ampacity of the fuse should be 125%
of the continuous load current is covered by

A. Installation design SEP. 2014

APR. 2018
B. Wiring design
C. Manufacturing design
D. Construction design
20. The ampacity of the fuse should be 125%
of the continuous load current is covered by

A. Installation design SEP. 2014

APR. 2018
B. Wiring design
C. Manufacturing design
D. Construction design
21. Steels that are used for axles, gears and
similar parts requiring medium to high
hardness and high strength are known as

A. Low-carbon steels FEB. 2014

APR. 2018
B. Medium-carbon steels
C. High-carbon steels
D. Very high-carbon steels
21. Steels that are used for axles, gears and
similar parts requiring medium to high
hardness and high strength are known as

A. Low-carbon steels FEB. 2014

APR. 2018
B. Medium-carbon steels
C. High-carbon steels
D. Very high-carbon steels
22. What will you do when you install a new
heat sink?

A. Insert thermal compound between

processor and system board
B. Apply isopropyl alcohol between APR. 2011

processor and heat sink APR. 2018

C. Insert thermal compound between

processor and heat sink
D. Apply isopropyl alcohol between
processor and system board
22. What will you do when you install a new
heat sink?

A. Insert thermal compound between

processor and system board
B. Apply isopropyl alcohol between APR. 2011

processor and heat sink APR. 2018

C. Insert thermal compound between

processor and heat sink
D. Apply isopropyl alcohol between
processor and system board
23. Assuming i = annual rate of return, n =
number of years, F = future worth, and P =
present worth, what is the future worth of a
present amount P(F/P, i, n).

A. P 1+i n APR. 2018

B. P 1 + i n-1
C. P 1 + i -1
D. P 1+n i
23. Assuming i = annual rate of return, n =
number of years, F = future worth, and P =
present worth, what is the future worth of a
present amount P(F/P, i, n).

A. P 1+i n APR. 2018

B. P 1 + i n-1
C. P 1 + i -1
D. P 1+n i
24. Which of the following statement is not
correct?

A. A nominal rate of 12% per annum

compounded quarterly is the same as (12%) ÷
4 = 3% per quarter
B. One dollar compounded quarterly at 3% APR. 2018

for n years has a worth of 1.03 4n dollars

C. Compounding quarterly at a nominal rate
of 12% per year is equivalent to compounding
annually at a rate of 12.55%
D. Effective rate of return in choices (A)
through (C) is the difference between 12.55%
and 12%
24. Which of the following statement is not
correct?

A. A nominal rate of 12% per annum

compounded quarterly is the same as (12%) ÷
4 = 3% per quarter
B. One dollar compounded quarterly at 3% APR. 2018

for n years has a worth of 1.03 4n dollars

C. Compounding quarterly at a nominal rate
of 12% per year is equivalent to compounding
annually at a rate of 12.55%
D. Effective rate of return in choices (A)
through (C) is the difference between 12.55%
and 12%
25. XYZ corporation is applying for a short term loan. In
reviewing XYZ corporation’s financial records, bank ABC finds
a current ratio of 2.0, an acid test ratio of 0.5, and an account
receivable period of 70 days. What should the banker do?

I. Suggest that XYZ Corporation lower its inventories

II. Suggest that XYZ Corporation be more aggressive in
collecting on its invoices APR. 2017

A. I only APR. 2018

SEP. 2018
B. II only
C. Either I or II
D. Both I and II
25. XYZ corporation is applying for a short term loan. In
reviewing XYZ corporation’s financial records, bank ABC finds
a current ratio of 2.0, an acid test ratio of 0.5, and an account
receivable period of 70 days. What should the banker do?

I. Suggest that XYZ Corporation lower its inventories

II. Suggest that XYZ Corporation be more aggressive in
collecting on its invoices APR. 2017

A. I only APR. 2018

SEP. 2018
B. II only
C. Either I or II
D. Both I and II
26. The ideal, reversible Carnot cycle involve
four basic processes. What type of processes
are they?

A. All isothermal APR. 2018

B. All adiabatic
C. Two adiabatic and two isentropic
D. Two isothermal and two isentropic
26. The ideal, reversible Carnot cycle involve
four basic processes. What type of processes
are they?

A. All isothermal APR. 2018

B. All adiabatic
C. Two adiabatic and two isentropic
D. Two isothermal and two isentropic
27. What is the value of A after this program
segment is performed?
A=0
DO 77 I = 1, 4
77 A = A + I
A. 4 APR. 2018

B. 5
C. 8
D. 10
27. What is the value of A after this program
segment is performed?
A=0
DO 77 I = 1, 4
77 A = A + I
A. 4 APR. 2018

B. 5
C. 8
D. 10
28. Formula for calcium chloride.

A. CaCl2 SEP. 2012

APR. 2018
B. Ca2 Cl
C. CaCl
D. CaCl3
28. Formula for calcium chloride.

A. CaCl2 SEP. 2012

APR. 2018
B. Ca2 Cl
C. CaCl
D. CaCl3
29. Sec. 18(b) of Art. III of RA 7920:
Examination and Registration. Qualifications of
Applicants for Registered Master Electricians,
states that an applicant is at least be _____
years of age.
A. 23 APR. 2018

B. 22
C. 21
D. 18
29. Sec. 18(b) of Art. III of RA 7920:
Examination and Registration. Qualifications of
Applicants for Registered Master Electricians,
states that an applicant is at least be _____
years of age.
A. 23 APR. 2018

B. 22
C. 21
D. 18
30. Sec. 18(b) of Art. III of RA 7920:
Examination and Registration. Qualifications of
Applicants for Registered Electrical Engineers,
states that an applicant is at least be _____
years of age.
A. 21 APR. 2018

B. 23
C. 24
D. 25
30. Sec. 18(b) of Art. III of RA 7920:
Examination and Registration. Qualifications of
Applicants for Registered Electrical Engineers,
states that an applicant is at least be _____
years of age.
A. 21 APR. 2018

B. 23
C. 24
D. 25
31. Find the MW of HNO3 in g/mole.

A. 72 SEP. 2011
APR. 2018
B. 61
C. 73
D. 63
31. Find the MW of HNO3 in g/mole.

A. 72 SEP. 2011
APR. 2018
B. 61
C. 73
D. 63
32. What is the chemical formula of Sulfuric
acid?

A. HSO4 APR. 2011

APR. 2018
B. H2 SO4
C. H3 SO2
D. HSO2
32. What is the chemical formula of Sulfuric
acid?

A. HSO4 APR. 2011

APR. 2018
B. H2 SO4
C. H3 SO2
D. HSO2
33. 1 KB is how many bytes?

A. 1000 APR. 2018

B. 1024
C. 1012
D. 1048
33. 1 KB is how many bytes?

A. 1000 APR. 2018

B. 1024
C. 1012
D. 1048
34. What is the unit of strain?

A. Pa APR. 2018

B. Unitless
C. N-m
D. N-m/s
34. What is the unit of strain?

A. Pa APR. 2018

B. Unitless
C. N-m
D. N-m/s
35. Which of the following is an example of an
integrity violation of e-commerce security?

A. A website is not actually operated by

the entity the customer behaves it to be
B. A merchant uses customer information APR. 2018
in a manner not intended by the customer SEP. 2018

C. A customer denies that he or she is the

person who placed the order
D. An unauthorized person intercepts an
online communication and changes the
content
35. Which of the following is an example of an
integrity violation of e-commerce security?

A. A website is not actually operated by

the entity the customer behaves it to be
B. A merchant uses customer information APR. 2018
in a manner not intended by the customer SEP. 2018

C. A customer denies that he or she is the

person who placed the order
D. An unauthorized person intercepts an
online communication and changes the
content
36. What is the physical appearance of sodium
chloride?

A. Silver metal APR. 2018

B. White crystal
C. Yellowish gas
D. White metal
36. What is the physical appearance of sodium
chloride?

A. Silver metal APR. 2018

B. White crystal
C. Yellowish gas
D. White metal
37. What is the oxidation number of Cr in the
-2
dichromate ion Cr2 O7 ?

A. -1 APR. 2018

B. 0
C. 2.5
D. 6
37. What is the oxidation number of Cr in the
-2
dichromate ion Cr2 O7 ?

A. -1 APR. 2018

B. 0
C. 2.5
D. 6
38. A software that is commonly known as
firmware.

A. OS APR. 2013
APR. 2018
B. Cache Memory
C. BIOS
D. IO
38. A software that is commonly known as
firmware.

A. OS APR. 2013
APR. 2018
B. Cache Memory
C. BIOS
D. IO
39. Pulverized fuel is used for

A. better burning APR. 2018

B. more calorific value

C. less radiation loss
D. medium sized units
39. Pulverized fuel is used for

A. better burning APR. 2018

B. more calorific value

C. less radiation loss
D. medium sized units
40. An unknown fuel has a mass density of 805
kg/𝑚3 . Find its specific gravity.

A. 0.805 APR. 2018

B. 1.242
C. 1.610
D. 0.621
40. An unknown fuel has a mass density of 805
kg/𝑚3 . Find its specific gravity.

A. 0.805 APR. 2018

B. 1.242
C. 1.610
D. 0.621
41. Which of the following is a variable
renewable source of energy?

A. Hydro-power APR. 2018

B. Biomass energy
C. Geothermal energy
D. Solar energy
41. Which of the following is a variable
renewable source of energy?

A. Hydro-power APR. 2018

B. Biomass energy
C. Geothermal energy
D. Solar energy
42. Which of the following is a conventional
source of energy?

A. Coal APR. 2018

B. Solar
C. Wind
D. Tidal
42. Which of the following is a conventional
source of energy?

A. Coal APR. 2018

B. Solar
C. Wind
D. Tidal
43. In cold working of metals

A. close dimensional tolerance cannot be

maintained APR. 2018

B. poor surface finish is obtained

C. recrystallization temperature for steel is
reduced
D. strength and hardness of steel is
increased
43. In cold working of metals

A. close dimensional tolerance cannot be

maintained APR. 2018

B. poor surface finish is obtained

C. recrystallization temperature for steel is
reduced
D. strength and hardness of steel is
increased
44. An object is dropped from an original
height h hitting the ground with velocity v. How
much greater will the speed hitting the ground
be if the object is dropped from a height 4
times the original height?
A. 4 times APR. 2018

B. 2 times
C. 2 times
D. 16 times
44. An object is dropped from an original
height h hitting the ground with velocity v. How
much greater will the speed hitting the ground
be if the object is dropped from a height 4
times the original height?
A. 4 times APR. 2018

B. 2 times
C. 2 times
D. 16 times
45. An inventor clams to extract 100 kJ of
energy from 30˚C sea water and generate 7 kJ
of heat while rejecting 93 kJ to a 10˚C stratum.
The scheme fails because:

A. The temperature of the sea water is too APR. 2018

low
B. It is a perpetual-motion machine
C. It violates the first law
D. It violates the second law
45. An inventor clams to extract 100 kJ of
energy from 30˚C sea water and generate 7 kJ
of heat while rejecting 93 kJ to a 10˚C stratum.
The scheme fails because:

A. The temperature of the sea water is too APR. 2018

low
B. It is a perpetual-motion machine
C. It violates the first law
D. It violates the second law
From March 2018 REE Pre-board
Examination
Based from the actual SEPTEMBER 2017 REE Board Examination
1. The temperature of 105 g of liquid water at
0 degree C is raised by 1 degree C. What is the
estimated calories consumed?

A. 100 cal SEP. 2017

B. 95 cal
C. 105 cal
D. 110 cal
1. The temperature of 105 g of liquid water at
0 degree C is raised by 1 degree C. What is the
estimated calories consumed?

A. 100 cal SEP. 2017

B. 95 cal
C. 105 cal
D. 110 cal
2. Which of the following are NOT examples of
nonvolatile memory in the computer system?

A. Flash drives SEP. 2017

B. RAMs
C. Optical disk
D. Hard drives
2. Which of the following are NOT examples of
nonvolatile memory in the computer system?

A. Flash drives SEP. 2017

B. RAMs
C. Optical disk
D. Hard drives
3. Which of the following classes of mass
memory devices used a laser beam to write
and read onto a specified coated disk?

A. Non-volatile memory SEP. 2017

B. RAM
C. ROM
D. Optical disk memory
3. Which of the following classes of mass
memory devices used a laser beam to write
and read onto a specified coated disk?

A. Non-volatile memory SEP. 2017

B. RAM
C. ROM
D. Optical disk memory
4. Find the principal amount if the amount of
interest at the end of two years is P 4,000 for a
simple interest of 6.25% per annum.

A. P 36,000 SEP. 2017

B. P 32,000
C. P 27,000
D. P 23,000
4. Find the principal amount if the amount of
interest at the end of two years is P 4,000 for a
simple interest of 6.25% per annum.

A. P 36,000 SEP. 2017

B. P 32,000
C. P 27,000
D. P 23,000
5. The three moment equation may be used to
analyze _____.

A. an axially end-loaded beam SEP. 2017

B. a beam loaded at the third points

C. a continuous beam
D. a step tapered column
5. The three moment equation may be used to
analyze _____.

A. an axially end-loaded beam SEP. 2017

B. a beam loaded at the third points

C. a continuous beam
D. a step tapered column
6. A liquid pesticide has a density of 1.67 g/mL.
Find the mass of the liquid in kg for a full 20-L
container.

A. 35.7 SEP. 2017

B. 34.5
C. 32.6
D. 33.4
6. A liquid pesticide has a density of 1.67 g/mL.
Find the mass of the liquid in kg for a full 20-L
container.

A. 35.7 SEP. 2017

B. 34.5
C. 32.6
D. 33.4
7. An electrical equipment is purchased at a
cost of P 10,000. It has a 10 year life and a
salvage value of P 500. What is the book value
of the equipment after 3 years using straight
line depreciation?
A. P 7,100 SEP. 2017

B. P 7,200
C. P 7,150
D. P 7,250
7. An electrical equipment is purchased at a
cost of P 10,000. It has a 10 year life and a
salvage value of P 500. What is the book value
of the equipment after 3 years using straight
line depreciation?
A. P 7,100 SEP. 2017

B. P 7,200
C. P 7,150
D. P 7,250
8. The number 100101 base 2 is equivalent to
octal _____.

A. 25 SEP. 2017

B. 45
C. 37
D. 54
8. The number 100101 base 2 is equivalent to
octal _____.

A. 25 SEP. 2017

B. 45
C. 37
D. 54
9. Mr. Juan de la Cruz drives 120 km at 100
km/hr and 120 km at 90 km/hr. What is the
average speed of Mr. De la Cruz on this trip in
km/hr?

A. 93.5 SEP. 2017

APR. 2018
B. 94.7
C. 85.6
D. 82.3
9. Mr. Juan de la Cruz drives 120 km at 100
km/hr and 120 km at 90 km/hr. What is the
average speed of Mr. De la Cruz on this trip in
km/hr?

A. 93.5 SEP. 2017

APR. 2018
B. 94.7
C. 85.6
D. 82.3
10. What is the present worth of two P 100
payments at the end of the third and fourth
years if the annual interest rate is 8%?

A. P 120 SEP. 2017

SEP. 2018
B. P 153 APR. 2019
C. P 122
D. P 160
10. What is the present worth of two P 100
payments at the end of the third and fourth
years if the annual interest rate is 8%?

A. P 120 SEP. 2017

SEP. 2018
B. P 153 APR. 2019
C. P 122
D. P 160
11. An airplane accelerates down a runway at
3.20 m/s square for 32.8 s until it finally lifts
off the ground. Calculate the distance in meters
travelled before takeoff.

A. 152.48 SEP. 2017

B. 1,721.34
C. 1,679.36
D. 1,524.80
11. An airplane accelerates down a runway at
3.20 m/s square for 32.8 s until it finally lifts
off the ground. Calculate the distance in meters
travelled before takeoff.

A. 152.48 SEP. 2017

B. 1,721.34
C. 1,679.36
D. 1,524.80
12. What is a protective device designated to
protect an individual against electric shock?

A. Circuit breaker SEP. 2017

B. AFCI
C. Differential relay
D. GFCI
12. What is a protective device designated to
protect an individual against electric shock?

A. Circuit breaker SEP. 2017

B. AFCI
C. Differential relay
D. GFCI
13. How is “molality” defined?

A. The number of moles of solute in 1 L of

solution
SEP. 2017
B. The number of grams-equivalent
weights of solute in L of solution
C. The number of moles of solute in 1000
g of solvent
D. The number of gram-formula weights of
solute per liter
13. How is “molality” defined?

A. The number of moles of solute in 1 L of

solution
SEP. 2017
B. The number of grams-equivalent
weights of solute in L of solution
C. The number of moles of solute in 1000
g of solvent
D. The number of gram-formula weights of
solute per liter
14. How many electrons flow through a light
LED bulb each second if the current through
the light bulb is 0.75 A?

A. 5.6 x 10^18 SEP. 2017

B. 6.5 x 10^18
C. 4.7 x 10^18
D. 7.4 x 10^18
14. How many electrons flow through a light
LED bulb each second if the current through
the light bulb is 0.75 A?

A. 5.6 x 10^18 SEP. 2017

B. 6.5 x 10^18
C. 4.7 x 10^18
D. 7.4 x 10^18
15. An ideal gas is contained in a vessel of unknown
volume at a pressure of 1 atmosphere. The gas is
released and allowed to expand into a previously
evacuated vessel whose volume is 0.500 L. Once
equilibrium has been reached, the temperature
remains the same while the pressure is recorded as
500 mm mercury. What is the unknown volume V, of SEP. 2017
the first vessel in liter?
A. 1.184
B. 1.075
C. 0.863
D. 0.962
15. An ideal gas is contained in a vessel of unknown
volume at a pressure of 1 atmosphere. The gas is
released and allowed to expand into a previously
evacuated vessel whose volume is 0.500 L. Once
equilibrium has been reached, the temperature
remains the same while the pressure is recorded as
500 mm mercury. What is the unknown volume V, of SEP. 2017
the first vessel in liter?
A. 1.184
B. 1.075
C. 0.863
D. 0.962
16. With an interest rate of 6% compounded
semiannually, the value of a P 1,500
investment after 6 years is nearly equal to
_____.

A. P 2,016 SEP. 2017

B. P 2,269
C. P 1,900
D. P 2,139
16. With an interest rate of 6% compounded
semiannually, the value of a P 1,500
investment after 6 years is nearly equal to
_____.

A. P 2,016 SEP. 2017

B. P 2,269
C. P 1,900
D. P 2,139
17. Which of the following relationship defines
enthalpy?

A. h = pv + T SEP. 2017

B. h = u + pv
C. h = u + p/v
D. h = u + p/T
17. Which of the following relationship defines
enthalpy?

A. h = pv + T SEP. 2017

B. h = u + pv
C. h = u + p/v
D. h = u + p/T
18. A bicycle tire has a volume of 60 cu. cm. It
is inflated with CO2 to a pressure of 5.4 atm at
20˚C. Approximately how many grams of CO2
are contained in the tire?

A. 4.8 g SEP. 2017

B. 6 g
C. 3.8 g
D. 6.4 g
18. A bicycle tire has a volume of 60 cu. cm. It
is inflated with CO2 to a pressure of 5.4 atm at
20˚C. Approximately how many grams of CO2
are contained in the tire?

A. 4.8 g SEP. 2017

B. 6 g
C. 3.8 g
D. 6.4 g
19. What is the metal used to recover copper
from a solution of copper sulphate?

A. Na SEP. 2017

B. Ag
C. Hg
D. Fe
19. What is the metal used to recover copper
from a solution of copper sulphate?

A. Na SEP. 2017

B. Ag
C. Hg
D. Fe
20. A motor shall be marked with the following
information: manufacturer’s name, rated volts,
full-load current, rated frequency, and number
of phases. This is a/an _____ rule in the
Philippine Electrical Code Part I.
A. construction SEP. 2017

B. wiring design
C. installation
D. manufacturing
20. A motor shall be marked with the following
information: manufacturer’s name, rated volts,
full-load current, rated frequency, and number
of phases. This is a/an _____ rule in the
Philippine Electrical Code Part I.
A. construction SEP. 2017

B. wiring design
C. installation
D. manufacturing
21. Find the present worth of a 5 year annuity
paying Php 3,000.00 at the end of each year,
with interest at 6% compounded annually.

A. Php 13,479.56 SEP. 2017

B. Php 12,637.09
C. Php 12,215.85
D. Php 14,743.27
21. Find the present worth of a 5 year annuity
paying Php 3,000.00 at the end of each year,
with interest at 6% compounded annually.

A. Php 13,479.56 SEP. 2017

B. Php 12,637.09
C. Php 12,215.85
D. Php 14,743.27
22. Mr. Cruz borrowed P 20,000.00 from a bank
with 15% interest per annum, find the total
amount to be repaid at the end of two years.

A. P 24,664.75 SEP. 2017

B. P 23,000.00
C. P 25,720.90
D. P 26,450.00
22. Mr. Cruz borrowed P 20,000.00 from a bank
with 15% interest per annum, find the total
amount to be repaid at the end of two years.

A. P 24,664.75 SEP. 2017

B. P 23,000.00
C. P 25,720.90
D. P 26,450.00
23. The product of the binary equation 101*11
is equal to _____.

A. 1110 SEP. 2017

B. 1010
C. 1111
D. 1011
23. The product of the binary equation 101*11
is equal to _____.

A. 1110 SEP. 2017

B. 1010
C. 1111
D. 1011
24. Calculate the kinetic energy in Joules of car
driving 60 mi/hr and the weight of the car is
1500 kg.

A. 6.34 x 10^5 SEP. 2017

B. 5.95 x 10^5
C. 6.54 x 10^5
D. 5.55 x 10^5
24. Calculate the kinetic energy in Joules of car
driving 60 mi/hr and the weight of the car is
1500 kg.

A. 6.34 x 10^5 SEP. 2017

B. 5.95 x 10^5
C. 6.54 x 10^5
D. 5.55 x 10^5
25. The passing general weighted average rating for the
licensure examination for Registered Electrical Engineers
must be 70% with NO GRADE below _____ in any
subjects in Mathematics, ESAS, and Electrical
Engineering as required under Section 19(b) of RA 7920.

A. 55% FEB. 2014

SEP. 2014
B. 65% SEP. 2017
C. 60% SEP. 2018

D. 50%
25. The passing general weighted average rating for the
licensure examination for Registered Electrical Engineers
must be 70% with NO GRADE below _____ in any
subjects in Mathematics, ESAS, and Electrical
Engineering as required under Section 19(b) of RA 7920.

A. 55% FEB. 2014

SEP. 2014
B. 65% SEP. 2017
C. 60% SEP. 2018

D. 50%
SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTIONS
Questions that might appear in the future REE Board Examinations
 Date of Pre-Board/Actual Board

EECO TERMS EE & ESAS

RANDOM QUESTIONS
PROBLEM SOLVING RANDOM QUESTIONS
ACES REVIEW CENTER ACES REVIEW CENTER ACES REVIEW CENTER
ECONOMICS
Questions from ACES Review Center
By: Engr. Jimmy L. Ocampo
1. How is the capital recovery factor (A/P, I, n)
related to the uniform series sinking fund factor
(A/F, i, n)? I is the effective annual rate of
return, and n is the number periods.

A. (A/P, i, n) = (A/F, i, n) + i
B. (A/P, i, n) = (A/F, i, n) - I
C. (A/P, i, n) = (A/F, i, n) / I
D. (A/P, i, n) = (A/F, i, n) + i / n
1. How is the capital recovery factor (A/P, I, n)
related to the uniform series sinking fund factor
(A/F, i, n)? I is the effective annual rate of
return, and n is the number periods.

A. (A/P, i, n) = (A/F, i, n) + i
B. (A/P, i, n) = (A/F, i, n) - I
C. (A/P, i, n) = (A/F, i, n) / I
D. (A/P, i, n) = (A/F, i, n) + i / n
2. What is annuity?

A. the future worth of a present amount

B. an annual repayment of a loan
C. a series of uniform amounts over a
period of time
D. a lump sum at the end pf the year
2. What is annuity?

A. the future worth of a present amount

B. an annual repayment of a loan
C. a series of uniform amounts over a
period of time
D. a lump sum at the end pf the year
3. What is the most nearly the effective annual
interest rate on a loan if the nominal interest
rate is 12% /yr compounded quarterly?

A. 11.8%
B. 12.0%
C. 12.3%
D. 12.6%
3. What is the most nearly the effective annual
interest rate on a loan if the nominal interest
rate is 12% /yr compounded quarterly?

A. 11.8%
B. 12.0%
C. 12.3%
D. 12.6%
4. A company has $100,000 to spend on the various projects listed.
Using these projects only, what should this company consider its
minimum attractive rate of return to be?

Project investment required ($) expected return (%)

A 10,000 14
B 25,000 10
C 50,000 12
D 40,000 16
E 25,000 11
F 30,000 10
G 20,000 12

A. 10%
B. 11%
C. 12%
D. 14%
4. A company has $100,000 to spend on the various projects listed.
Using these projects only, what should this company consider its
minimum attractive rate of return to be?

Project investment required ($) expected return (%)

A 10,000 14
B 25,000 10
C 50,000 12
D 40,000 16
E 25,000 11
F 30,000 10
G 20,000 12

A. 10%
B. 11%
C. 12%
D. 14%
5. What is most nearly the internal rate of return
on the following cash flow?
t=0 yr spend $100,000
t=1 yr spend $50,000
t=2 yr receive $100,000
t=3 yr receive $103,000
A. 15.0%
B. 17.5%
C. 18.2%
D. 20.0%
5. What is most nearly the internal rate of return
on the following cash flow?
t=0 yr spend $100,000
t=1 yr spend $50,000
t=2 yr receive $100,000
t=3 yr receive $103,000
A. 15.0%
B. 17.5%
C. 18.2%
D. 20.0%
6. A steel drum manufacturer incurs a yearly
fixed operating cost of $200,000. each drum
manufactured costs $160 to produce and sells
for $200. what is the manufacturer's break-
even sales volume in drums per year?
A. 1000
B. 1250
C. 2500
D. 5000
6. A steel drum manufacturer incurs a yearly
fixed operating cost of $200,000. each drum
manufactured costs $160 to produce and sells
for $200. what is the manufacturer's break-
even sales volume in drums per year?
A. 1000
B. 1250
C. 2500
D. 5000
7. XYZ Corporation manufacturers bookcases that
it sells for $65 each. It costs XYZ $35,000/yr to
operate its plant. This sum includes rent,
depreciation charges on equipment, and salary
payments. If the cost to produce one bookcase is
$50, how many bookcases must be sold each year
for XYZ to avoid taking a loss?

A. 539 bookcases/yr
B. 750 bookcases/yr
C. 2333 bookcases/yr
D. 2334 bookcases/yr
7. XYZ Corporation manufacturers bookcases that
it sells for $65 each. It costs XYZ $35,000/yr to
operate its plant. This sum includes rent,
depreciation charges on equipment, and salary
payments. If the cost to produce one bookcase is
$50, how many bookcases must be sold each year
for XYZ to avoid taking a loss?

A. 539 bookcases/yr
B. 750 bookcases/yr
C. 2333 bookcases/yr
D. 2334 bookcases/yr
8. A manufacturing firm maintains one
assembly line to produce signal generators.
Weekly demand for the generators is 35 units,
and the line operates for 7 h/d, 5 d/wk. What is
the maximum production time per unit required
of the line in order to meet demand?
A. 0.750 h/unit
B. 1.00 h/unit
C. 2.25 h/unit
D. 5.00 h/unit
8. A manufacturing firm maintains one
assembly line to produce signal generators.
Weekly demand for the generators is 35 units,
and the line operates for 7 h/d, 5 d/wk. What is
the maximum production time per unit required
of the line in order to meet demand?
A. 0.750 h/unit
B. 1.00 h/unit
C. 2.25 h/unit
D. 5.00 h/unit
9. In determining the cost involved in fabricating sub-assembly B within XYZ
Corporation, the following data have been gathered.

XYZ's cost of manufacturing sub-assembly B

item cost
direct material $0.30/unit
direct labor $0.50/unit
tooling setup $300/setup

It is decided to subcontract the manufacturing of sub-assembly B to an outside

company. For an order of 100 units, which one of the ff unit price bids from the
outside companies is an unacceptable to XYZ Corporation?

A. $3.50/unit
B. $3.65/unit
C. $3.75/unit
D. $4.10/unit
9. In determining the cost involved in fabricating sub-assembly B within XYZ
Corporation, the following data have been gathered.

XYZ's cost of manufacturing sub-assembly B

item cost
direct material $0.30/unit
direct labor $0.50/unit
tooling setup $300/setup

It is decided to subcontract the manufacturing of sub-assembly B to an outside

company. For an order of 100 units, which one of the ff unit price bids from the
outside companies is an unacceptable to XYZ Corporation?

A. $3.50/unit
B. $3.65/unit
C. $3.75/unit
D. $4.10/unit
10. Which of the following events will cause
the optimal lot size, given by the classic EOQ
model with no shortages, to increase?

A. a decrease inventory carrying cost

B. a decrease in demand
C. an increase in demand
D. either option a or c
10. Which of the following events will cause
the optimal lot size, given by the classic EOQ
model with no shortages, to increase?

A. a decrease inventory carrying cost

B. a decrease in demand
C. an increase in demand
D. either option a or c
11. A manufacturer of sports equipment produces
tennis rackets for which there is a demand of
200/mo. The production setup cost for each batch
of rackets is $300. in additon, the inventory
carrying cost for each racket is $24/yr. Using the
EOQ model, which is most nearly the best
production batch size for the rackets?

A. 120 units
B. 170 units
C. 250 units
D. 350 units
11. A manufacturer of sports equipment produces
tennis rackets for which there is a demand of
200/mo. The production setup cost for each batch
of rackets is $300. in addition, the inventory
carrying cost for each racket is $24/yr. Using the
EOQ model, which is most nearly the best
production batch size for the rackets?

A. 120 units
B. 170 units
C. 250 units
D. 350 units
12. The internal rate of return of a project that involves an
initial investment with subsequent positive cash flows is 18%.
Five companies are considering the project. Given the ff
respective minimum attractive rates of return (MARR), which
company will be most likely to accept the project?
Company MARR (%)
A 12
B 15
C 18
D 19
A. Company A
B. Company B
C. Company C
D. Company D
12. The internal rate of return of a project that involves an
initial investment with subsequent positive cash flows is 18%.
Five companies are considering the project. Given the ff
respective minimum attractive rates of return (MARR), which
company will be most likely to accept the project?
Company MARR (%)
A 12
B 15
C 18
D 19
A. Company A
B. Company B
C. Company C
D. Company D
13. Two mutually exclusive projects are being
considered. Project A requires an investment of
$1,000,000 at year zero. Project A will pay $200,000/yr
forever. Project B also requires an investment of
$1,000,000 at year zero. However, it pays $1,500,000 the
next year, and nothing after that. The internal rate of
return (IRR) on project A is 20%. The IRR for project B is
50%. which is the best project? The borrowing rate is 5%.

A. project A, because it has a lower IRR

B. project B, because it has a higher IRR
C. the two projects are equivalent
D. project A, because its net present worth is
higher
13. Two mutually exclusive projects are being
considered. Project A requires an investment of
$1,000,000 at year zero. Project A will pay $200,000/yr
forever. Project B also requires an investment of
$1,000,000 at year zero. However, it pays $1,500,000 the
next year, and nothing after that. The internal rate of
return (IRR) on project A is 20%. The IRR for project B is
50%. which is the best project? The borrowing rate is 5%.

A. project A, because it has a lower IRR

B. project B, because it has a higher IRR
C. the two projects are equivalent
D. project A, because its net present worth is
higher
14. The volatility, of a stock is found to be 1.5
times the stock market average. If the risk
premium for buying stocks averages 8.3% and the
present treasury bill rate (assumed to be risk free)
is 7%, what is most nearly the expected return
(ER) on the stock?

A. 12.5%
B. 15.3%
C. 18.9%
D. 19.5%
14. The volatility, of a stock is found to be 1.5
times the stock market average. If the risk
premium for buying stocks averages 8.3% and the
present treasury bill rate (assumed to be risk free)
is 7%, what is most nearly the expected return
(ER) on the stock?

A. 12.5%
B. 15.3%
C. 18.9%
D. 19.5%
15. What is the indirect product cost (IPC)
spending variance?

A. the difference between actual IPC and

IPC absorbed
B. the difference between actual IPC and
IPC volume-adjusted budget
C. the IPC volume-adjusted budget ((fixed
+ (volume)(variable IPC rate))
D. the IPC volume-adjusted budget minus
the total IPC absorbed
15. What is the indirect product cost (IPC)
spending variance?

A. the difference between actual IPC and

IPC absorbed
B. the difference between actual IPC and
IPC volume-adjusted budget
C. the IPC volume-adjusted budget ((fixed
+ (volume)(variable IPC rate))
D. the IPC volume-adjusted budget minus
the total IPC absorbed
16. How is the material purchase price
variance defined?

A. (quantity purchased)(actual price) – (quantity

purchased)(standard price)
B. (quantity issued – standard quantity)(standard price)
C. (actual price – standard price)(quantity used)
D. (quantity purchased – quantity used)(actual price)
16. How is the material purchase price
variance defined?

A. (quantity purchased)(actual price) – (quantity

purchased)(standard price)
B. (quantity issued – standard quantity)(standard price)
C. (actual price – standard price)(quantity used)
D. (quantity purchased – quantity used)(actual price)
17. Which of the following does NOT affect
owner's equity?

A. dividends paid
B. license to start operation
C. invested capital
D. expense to get license to start operation
17. Which of the following does NOT affect
owner's equity?

A. dividends paid
B. license to start operation
C. invested capital
D. expense to get license to start operation
18. Higrow Company is planning to grow 30%
during the next fiscal year. What has to
increase if Hilgrow is to achieve their goal?

A. the ration of sales to total assets

B. the ratio of total assets to equity
C. equity
D. any combination of a, b, and c
18. Higrow Company is planning to grow 30%
during the next fiscal year. What has to
increase if Hilgrow is to achieve their goal?

A. the ration of sales to total assets

B. the ratio of total assets to equity
C. equity
D. any combination of a, b, and c
19. Tops Corporation's gross margin is 45% of
sales. Operating expenses such as sales and
administration are 15% of sales. Tops is in a
40% tax bracket. What percent of sales is their
profit after taxes?
A. 0.0%
B. 5.0%
C. 18%
D. 24%
19. Tops Corporation's gross margin is 45% of
sales. Operating expenses such as sales and
administration are 15% of sales. Tops is in a
40% tax bracket. What percent of sales is their
profit after taxes?
A. 0.0%
B. 5.0%
C. 18%
D. 24%
20. The balance sheet of Allied Company is as follows
assets liabilities
cash $10,000 payables $17,000
receivables $12,000 notes due $6,000
inventory $7,000 long term debt $3,000
capital equipment $20,000 owner's equity $23,000
total $49,000 total $49,000
What is most nearly its acid test ratio?

A. 0.39
B. 0.59
C. 0.85
D. 1.1
20. The balance sheet of Allied Company is as follows
assets liabilities
cash $10,000 payables $17,000
receivables $12,000 notes due $6,000
inventory $7,000 long term debt $3,000
capital equipment $20,000 owner's equity $23,000
total $49,000 total $49,000
What is most nearly its acid test ratio?

A. 0.39
B. 0.59
C. 0.85
D. 1.1
TERMS IN ESAS
Random questions
By: Engr. Jimmy L. Ocampo
1. What is annuity?

A. A series of uniform amounts over a

period of time
B. The future worth of a present amount
C. An annual repayment of a loan
D. A lump sum at the end of a year
1. What is annuity?

A. A series of uniform amounts over a

period of time
B. The future worth of a present amount
C. An annual repayment of a loan
D. A lump sum at the end of a year
2. When using the net present worth
calculations to compare two project which of
the following could invalidate the calculation?

A. evaluating over different time period

B. mutually exclusive projects
C. non conventional cash flows
D. difference in the magnitude of the
project
2. When using the net present worth
calculations to compare two project which of
the following could invalidate the calculation?

A. evaluating over different time period

B. mutually exclusive projects
C. non conventional cash flows
D. difference in the magnitude of the
project
3. What most investments with the same
present worth and unequal lives have?

A. different uniform annual cash flows

B. identical savage values
C. different salvage values
D. identical equivalent uniform annual cash
flows
3. What most investments with the same
present worth and unequal lives have?

A. different uniform annual cash flows

B. identical savage values
C. different salvage values
D. identical equivalent uniform annual cash
flows
4. What is work process classified as?

A. asset
B. liability
C. expenses
D. revenue
4. What is work process classified as?

A. asset
B. liability
C. expenses
D. revenue
5. Which of the following does not affect
owner's equity?

A. license to start business

B. dividends paid
C. invested capital
D. revenue
5. Which of the following does not affect
owner's equity?

A. license to start business

B. dividends paid
C. invested capital
D. revenue
6. What is acid test ratio?

A. the ratio of current assets (exclusive of

inventory) to the total current liabilities
B. the ratio of owner`s equity to total
current liabilities
C. the ratio of assets to total liabilities
D. the ratio of profit after taxes to equity
6. What is acid test ratio?

A. the ratio of current assets (exclusive of

inventory) to the total current liabilities
B. the ratio of owner`s equity to total
current liabilities
C. the ratio of assets to total liabilities
D. the ratio of profit after taxes to equity
7. It is responsible for the procurement and
administration of funds with the view of
achieving the objective of business.

A. finance
B. capital
C. budget
D. funds
7. It is responsible for the procurement and
administration of funds with the view of
achieving the objective of business.

A. finance
B. capital
C. budget
D. funds
8. Funds supplied and used by owners of an
enterprise in the expectations that a profit will
be earned.

A. equity capital
B. credit
C. savings
D. investment
8. Funds supplied and used by owners of an
enterprise in the expectations that a profit will
be earned.

A. equity capital
B. credit
C. savings
D. investment
9. Funds that are required to make the
enterprises or project a going concern.

A. working capital
B. accumulated amount
C. present worth
D. banking
9. Funds that are required to make the
enterprises or project a going concern.

A. working capital
B. accumulated amount
C. present worth
D. banking
10. The length of time usually in years, for the
cumulative annual profit to equalized the initial
investment is.

A. payback period
B. receivable turnover
C. return on investment
D. useful life
10. The length of time usually in years, for the
cumulative annual profit to equalized the initial
investment is.

A. payback period
B. receivable turnover
C. return on investment
D. useful life
11. The unrecovered depreciation which
resulted from poor estimate of the life of
equipment.

A. sunk cost
B. in-place value
C. economic life
D. annuity
11. The unrecovered depreciation which
resulted from poor estimate of the life of
equipment.

A. sunk cost
B. in-place value
C. economic life
D. annuity
12. What factor must be considered by investor
before he invests?

A. rate of return
B. return on investment
C. hurdle rate
D. return of capital
12. What factor must be considered by investor
before he invests?

A. rate of return
B. return on investment
C. hurdle rate
D. return of capital
13. A market situation with only one buyer of
an item and no goods substitute.

A. monopsony
B. monopoly
C. oligopoly
D. duopsony
13. A market situation with only one buyer of
an item and no goods substitute.

A. monopsony
B. monopoly
C. oligopoly
D. duopsony
14. A market situation with few sellers and
many buyers.

A. oligopoly
B. monopoly
C. monopsony
D. duopsony
14. A market situation with few sellers and
many buyers.

A. oligopoly
B. monopoly
C. monopsony
D. duopsony
15. It is neaggregation of individuals formed for
the purpose of conducting a business and
recognized by law as fictitious person.

A. corporation
B. investors
C. partnership
D. stockholders
15. It is an aggregation of individuals formed
for the purpose of conducting a business and
recognized by law as fictitious person.

A. corporation
B. investors
C. partnership
D. stockholders
16. It is the secondary book of accounts of an
enterprise where the credit and debit of an
enterprise were written.

A. ledger
B. journal
C. work sheet
D. balance sheet
16. It is the secondary book of accounts of an
enterprise where the credit and debit of an
enterprise were written.

A. ledger
B. journal
C. work sheet
D. balance sheet
17. It is the original book of accounts of an
enterprise.

A. journal
B. ledger
C. balance sheet
D. work sheet
17. It is the original book of accounts of an
enterprise.

A. journal
B. ledger
C. balance sheet
D. work sheet
18. It is the reduction in the level of national
income and output usually accompanied by the
fall in general price level.

A. deflation
B. inflation
C. devaluation
D. depreciation
18. It is the reduction in the level of national
income and output usually accompanied by the
fall in general price level.

A. deflation
B. inflation
C. devaluation
D. depreciation
19. It is the decrease in money`s purchasing
power due to increase in material cost and
services.

A. inflation
B. deflation
C. devaluation
D. depreciation
19. It is the decrease in money`s purchasing
power due to increase in material cost and
services.

A. inflation
B. deflation
C. devaluation
D. depreciation
20. It is the decrease in worth of the property
due to passage of time.

A. depreciation
B. inflation
C. deflation
D. devaluation
20. It is the decrease in worth of the property
due to passage of time.

A. depreciation
B. inflation
C. deflation
D. devaluation
21. It is the difference between the present
worth and the future worth of negotiable paper.

A. discount
B. interest
C. rate of interest
D. rate of discount
21. It is the difference between the present
worth and the future worth of negotiable paper.

A. discount
B. interest
C. rate of interest
D. rate of discount
22. It is amount earned by one unit of principal
during a unit of time.

A. rate of interest
B. interest
C. discount
D. rate of discount
22. It is amount earned by one unit of principal
during a unit of time.

A. rate of interest
B. interest
C. discount
D. rate of discount
23. It pertains to the series of equal payments
occurring at equal period of interval of time.

A. annuity
B. amortization
C. depreciation
D. depletion
23. It pertains to the series of equal payments
occurring at equal period of interval of time.

A. annuity
B. amortization
C. depreciation
D. depletion
24. It is a method of paying debt including the
principal and interest which is usually done in a
series of equal payments occurring at equal
period of interval of time.

A. amortization
B. depreciation
C. depletion
D. annuity
24. It is a method of paying debt including the
principal and interest which is usually done in a
series of equal payments occurring at equal
period of interval of time.

A. amortization
B. depreciation
C. depletion
D. annuity
25. It is type of annuity where payments are
made indefinitely or forever.

A. perpetuity
B. ordinary annuity
C. annuity due
D. deferred annuity
25. It is type of annuity where payments are
made indefinitely or forever.

A. perpetuity
B. ordinary annuity
C. annuity due
D. deferred annuity
26. It pertains series of payments on equal
interval of time with common difference.

A. arithmetic gradient
B. annuity
C. depreciation
D. geometric gradient
26. It pertains series of payments on equal
interval of time with common difference.

A. arithmetic gradient
B. annuity
C. depreciation
D. geometric gradient
27. It pertains series of payments on equal
interval of time with common ratio.

A. geometric gradient
B. annuity
C. arithmetic gradient
D. depreciation
27. It pertains series of payments on equal
interval of time with common ratio.

A. geometric gradient
B. annuity
C. arithmetic gradient
D. depreciation
28. It is the sum of the first cost and the
present worth of annual maintenance and
operational costs, costs of repair and the
renewal costs.

A. capitalized cost
B. annual cost
C. marginal cost
D. future worth cost
28. It is the sum of the first cost and the
present worth of annual maintenance and
operational costs, costs of repair and the
renewal costs.

A. capitalized cost
B. annual cost
C. marginal cost
D. future worth cost
29. It is the measure of the effectiveness of an
investment.

A. rate of return
B. profit
C. dividends
D. revenue
29. It is the measure of the effectiveness of an
investment.

A. rate of return
B. profit
C. dividends
D. revenue
30. The difference between capital recovery
factor (CRF) and the sinking fund factor (SFF)
is equal to

A. rate of interest
B. discount
C. depreciation
D. profit
30. The difference between capital recovery
factor (CRF) and the sinking fund factor (SFF)
is equal to

A. rate of interest
B. discount
C. depreciation
D. profit
31. The quantity (1 + i) exponent n represents
which one of the following?

A. future value factor

B. present value factor
C. capital recovery factor
D. compound amount factor
31. The quantity (1 + i) exponent n represents
which one of the following?

A. future value factor

B. present value factor
C. capital recovery factor
D. compound amount factor
32. The quantity (1 +i) negative n exponent
represents which one of the following?

A. present value factor

B. capital recovery factor
C. compound amount factor
D. future value factor
32. The quantity (1 +i) negative n exponent
represents which one of the following?

A. present value factor

B. capital recovery factor
C. compound amount factor
D. future value factor
33. The quantity (F/A, i%, n) represents which
one of the following?

A. compound amount factor

B. present value factor
C. capital recovery factor
D. future value factor
33. The quantity (F/A, i%, n) represents which
one of the following?

A. compound amount factor

B. present value factor
C. capital recovery factor
D. future value factor
34. The quantity (A/P,i%,n) represents which
one of the following?

A. capital recovery factor

B. compound amount factor
C. present value factor
D. future value factor
34. The quantity (A/P,i%,n) represents which
one of the following?

A. capital recovery factor

B. compound amount factor
C. present value factor
D. future value factor
35. The quantity (A/F,i%,n) represents which
one of the following?

A. sinking fund factor

B. compound amount factor
C. present value factor
D. future value factor
35. The quantity (A/F,i%,n) represents which
one of the following?

A. sinking fund factor

B. compound amount factor
C. present value factor
D. future value factor
36. When the net torque acting on the body is
zero, the body is in

A. rotational equilibrium
B. unstable equilibrium
C. stable equilibrium
D. translational equilibrium
36. When the net torque acting on the body is
zero, the body is in

A. rotational equilibrium
B. unstable equilibrium
C. stable equilibrium
D. translational equilibrium
37. When the force that act on an object is
have a vector sum of zero, the object is said to
be in

A. translational equilibrium
B. rotational equilibrium
C. unstable equilibrium
D. stable equilibrium
37. When the force that act on an object is
have a vector sum of zero, the object is said to
be in

A. translational equilibrium
B. rotational equilibrium
C. unstable equilibrium
D. stable equilibrium
38. If a cone is balanced on its apex, it
illustrates what type of equilibrium?

A. unstable equilibrium
B. translational equilibrium
C. rotational equilibrium
D. stable equilibrium
38. If a cone is balanced on its apex, it
illustrates what type of equilibrium?

A. unstable equilibrium
B. translational equilibrium
C. rotational equilibrium
D. stable equilibrium
39. What principle states that for a horizontal
flow of a fluid through a pipe the sum of
pressure and kinetic energy per unit volume of
fluid is constant?

A. Bernoulli’s principle
B. Pascal’s principle
C. Archimedes’ principle
D. Torricelli’s principle
39. What principle states that for a horizontal
flow of a fluid through a pipe the sum of
pressure and kinetic energy per unit volume of
fluid is constant?

A. Bernoulli’s principle
B. Pascal’s principle
C. Archimedes’ principle
D. Torricelli’s principle
TERMS/ACRONYMS
Important terms and acronyms that might appear
in ESAS and EE
By: Engr. Jimmy L. Ocampo
1. ASCII = American Standard Code for Information Interchange
2. BASIC = Beginner’s All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code
3. FORTRAN = Formula Translation
4. COBOL = Common Business Oriented Language
5. ALGOL = Algorithm Language
6. JPEG = Joint Photographic Experts Group
7. CPE = Continuing Professional Education
8. VIRUS = Vital Information Resource Under Siege
9. BIOS = Basic Input – Output System
10. CMOS = Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
11. NREB = National Renewable Energy Board
12. RA 9513 = Renewable Energy Law (2008)
13. RA 9136 = EPIRA Law of 2001
14. TRANSCO = National Transmission Corporation
15. Maximum Capacity of Renewable Power Plants
16. Solar = 50 MW
17. Wind = 200 MW
18. Hydro = 250 MW
19. Biomass = 250 MW
20. Feed-In Tariff Allowance (FITALL) for Renewable Power Plant = P0.04057/kW-hr
21. Base Load Power Plant = coal, fuel oil, hydro, nuclear, biomass, natural gas
22. Peak Load Power Plant = gas, turbine, hydro
23. Standby Power Plant = diesel, steam
24. RA 7920, Article IV – Sec. 31 = Field of Practice
25. For PEE
26. For REE
27. For RME
28. Code of Ethics – Article I = Professional Life
29. Article II = Relation with Client and Employer
30. Article III = Relation with Fellow Engineer
31. RA 8981 = PRC Modernization Act
32. WWW = World Wide Web
33. Wi-Fi = Wireless Fidelity
34. WAN = Wide Area Network
35. MAN = Metropolitan Area Network
36. LAN = Local Area Network
37. PAN = Personal Area Network
38. ERC = Energy Regulatory Commission
39. ERB = Energy Regulatory Board
40. RA 184 = Old EE Law
41. RA 7920 = New EE Law
42. Frequency of Channel 2 = VHF (Very High Freq.)
43. Frequency of Cell Phone = UHF (Ultra High Freq.)
44. Fine for violation of RA 7920 = not <P10k; not >P5k
45. JCPC = Joint Congressional Power Commission
46. PEMC = Philippine Electricity Market Corporation
47. RME = Allowed to handle 600 V or 500 kVA
48. Form Factor of Sinusoidal Curve = rms/ave = 1.11
49. Crest Factor of Sinusoidal Curve = max/rms = 1.414
50. Nuclear Energy = Not Renewable Energy
51. RCOA = Retail Competition Open Access
52. PERT = Program Evaluation Review Technique
53. CPM = Critical Path Method
54. Gantt Chart = scheduling and control of project
55. Cost Performance Index = project vs allotted budget
56. Performance Management System = assessing
57. RA 7638 = DOE (Department of Energy)
58. WORM = Write Once Read Many
59. URL = Uniform Resource Locator
60. IEEE 802.11 = Wi-Fi
61. AFCI = Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter
62. Parity = to ensure the bits are correct
63. Modem = converts computer to analog signal
64. Check Bit = also called parity bit
65. Cache Memory = holds the most recent memory
66. ROM = Read Only Memory
67. RAM = Random Access Memory
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