Utilities 2 (Electricity) - Rigid Metallic Conduit (RMC)

11. What instruments is used to

1. A point in the wiring system at
measure the electrical pressure or
which current is taken to supply a
voltage of a circuit?
utilization equipment.
- Voltmeter
- Branch Circuit
12. It is a type of multi-tester that
2. A part providing an appropriate
numeric display and may also show
degree protection of equipment
the graphical bar representing the
against contains external
measured value.
influences and defined degree of
- Digital Multi-tester
protection against contact with live
13. It is a pocket-size tool used to test
parts any direction.
the line wire or circuit if there is
- Panel Board
current in it.
3. A box used for joining and splicing
- Test light
of wires.
14. A tool used to loosen or tighten
- Junction Box
screws.
4. A box used for typical switches/
- Screwdriver
outlets.
15. A tool used to cut, twist, and grip a
-Utility Box
wire.
5. It is where the male plug of an
- Linesman pliers
appliance is inserted and usually
16. In measuring unknown voltage,
fastened on the wall or connected
what is the setting of VOM
in an extension cord.
selection?
-Convenience Outlet
- Select to the highest setting
6. What is the PEC requirement of
of the VOM
height of switches and convenience
17. What is the importance of
outlet?
housekeeping?
- Switches are 1500 mm from
- To keep place more
finish floor line
presentable and safe for
- Convenience Outlets are 300
workers
mm from finish floor line
18. When handling heavy tools
7. Is it allowed to combine the lighting
installation materials, what safety
and convenience outlet?
equipment should you use?
- No, lighting and convenience
- Wear hand gloves and safety
outlet must be in different
shoes
branch circuit
19. What should you do if a conduit
8. What is the PEC required minimum
device to be installed is not
size of service entrance conductor?
according to the specification?
-8.0 mm. sq. or #8 AWG
- Refer the matter to you
9. What is the maximum distance of
supervisor
conduit support strap after a
20. What should you do if actual
junction box?
installation can’t conform to
- Not more than 90 mm
drawing?
10. What raceway type service
entrance conduit usually used?
 - Use common sense drawing is starter, while Rapid start
only use as a guide. Consult fluorescent lamp doesn’t
also to your supervisor. require a starter.
21. What is the PEC requirement on 29. What is the rule of ballast inside a
how bends are made? fluorescent lamp?
- Bends are made in such way - Current limiter or regulator
that the conduit shall not be 30. What is the NEMA 3R meant?
injured/ damage and that the - It is raintight enclosure
interval diameter shall not be normally used for outdoor.
effectively reduced. 31. Whare is the RCCB’s is mandatory?
22. What is the PEC primary - It is mandatory in damp
objectives? locations like kitchen,
- Safety, to establish basic bathroom, and laundry room
quality of materials and safe 32. What is the effect if you were using
work standard a different brands of outlets/
23. Is the PEC covered wiring of an lighting fixtures instead of specified
automobile or aircraft? plan in drawing?
- No, because it is governed by - There is no effect in the
a different code. operation, expect for the
24. If you are given an option to install quality and durability.
a panel board, where should be is 33. When did a safety googles
the appropriate location? mandatory?
- It should be located in a - When grinding and cutting
readily accessible location tools using high speed
25. If the wire was cut short, is it grinders.
advisable to cut inside a raceway? 34. What is the maximum temperature
- No, because of safety rating of THHN insulated
26. A client ask to extend an outlet to conductor?
his new convenience store in his - Not more than 90 degrees
house, would you advise to secure Celsius
a wiring permit? 35. What THW made of?
- Yes, any alteration, addition - Thermoplastic material
and changes in electrical wiring 36. How did electric consumption being
system requires an electrical measured?
permit - In terms of kilo-watthour (kW-
27. What is the effect, if the threaded Hr) using kW-Hr meter
portion of conduit if not fully fitted 37. What should you do if during
to the coupling? testing and checking some wires
- Exposed threads will easily are inadvertently terminated to
corrodes neutral bus?
28. What is the difference between the - Disconnect ground wires from
rapid start and pre-heat start the neutral and terminate it to
fluorescent lamp? the ground bus.
- Pre- heat start fluorescent 38. What is the importance of
lamp requires a bi-metallic grounding?
 - For personnel safety - 15 meters
39. What should you do if auxiliary
apparatus to be installed is not
according to the specification?
- Don’t install and refer the
matter to your supervisor
40. What is the PEC requirement in
number of bends allowed in a
conduit run?
- Not more than 90-degree
bend.
41. What is the requires tripping time
for RCCB’s?
- 0.0025 seconds
42. What is the ampere fuse rate to
protect 5.5 mm. sq. TW?
- 30 Ampere
43. What should you do, if the installed
wiring have no continuity during
testing?
- Check open circuit
44. What should you do if some wiring
installation of lighting power panel
board is warm?
- Check for loose connection on
terminals.
45. What does CCTV meant?
- Closed-circuit television
46. What does FDAS meant?
- Fire detection and alarm
system
47. The 24 hours protection for home
and commercial building to monitor
and access the video any time
anywhere on this device.
- CCTV camera
48. The auxiliary device of CCTV that
monitor the motion daily.
- Monitor
49. A part of auxiliary device that
capture live events and save as
video files.
- Recorder
50. In a building that have a fire
sprinkle system, how long it be?