NORTHERN PHILIPPINES COLLEGE FOR MARITIME SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Lingsat, City of San Fernando, La Union

Third quarter examination

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II

Name: ____________________________ Rating: _______

Date: _________

Instructions: Read the questions carefully.

TEST 1. Choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. Erasure is
considered WRONG.

1. An accessory which serve to complete a conduit system, such as bushing and access fitting.
A. Bonding jumper C. Sleeve
B. Conduit fittings D. Threaded connector
2. What are the type of fitting commonly used for tightening between the boxes and the conduit
A. Straight connector C. Conduit strap
B. Condulets D. Lock nut and bushing

3. A part of auxiliary device that capture live events and save as video file
A. Power splitter C. Monitor
B. Camera D. Recorder

4. . In conduit installation, to make a 90 degree bend, you will use ___________mechanical rather than
an electric function
A. Offset C. Reducer
B. Elbow D. Bending

5. Which of the following electrical parameter apply or labeled to all kind of switch
A. Rated power rated voltage C. Rated current and rated voltage
B. Rated resistance and rated current D. Rated power and rated current
6. If a 5.5 sq. Mm. Tw wire inside a conduit pipe is connected with eighty (80) percent loading, what is
the maximum allowable loading that it can sustain
A. 15 amperes C. 25 amperes
B. 20 amperes D. 30
7. A part providing an appropriate degree protection of equipment against contains external influence
and defined degree of protection against contacts with live parts any connection.
A. Cabinet C. Panel board
B. Enclosure D. Switch gear
8. . A portable grinder is considered a_________________.
A. Hydraulic tool
B. Electrical tool
C. Plumbing tool
D. All of the above
9. A point in the wiring system at which current is taken to supply and utilization equipment
A. Branch circuit
B. Feeder circuit
C. Convenience outlet
D. Jumper connection
10. The box use for typical switches
A. Splice box C. Square box
B. Full box D. Utility box

11. When measuring load current, an ammeter is connected____.

A. Parallel with the load
B. In series with the load
C. Across the terminal of the load
D. From one load terminal to ground
12. An electrician should have his tools in good condition, the most important reason being is_____.
A. You have to exert more effort when using defective tools
B. Your job cannot be satisfactory done without good tools
C. It is part of your job to keep tools in good working condition
D. Defective tools can cause accident and damage to equipment
13. What will you do if the load schedule reflects a 20at/2.0sq. Mm. Lighting branch circuit of which
circuit breaker is over rated.
A. Wait for your superior and let them do the correction
B. Look for another load schedule and cheek for differences
C. Look for the wiring layout and cheek for the groupings
D. Change rating for 15at to conform with pec requirement
14. . A diagram that shows the location and actual termination of the auxiliary device
A. Wiring diagram
B. Schematic diagram
C. Pictorial diagram
D. Electrical lay-out
15. A technical term for tw wires used in building wiring is__________.
A. Polyethylene insulated C. Pvc insulated resistance
B. Moisture resistance D. Plastic
16. When measuring load resistance, the ohmmeter is connected_______.
A. Parallel with the load C. Across the terminal of the load
B. In series with the load D. From one load terminal to ground

17.A live duplex wire can be de-energized quickly and safely by cutting
A. Across with an electrical pliers D. One by one using diagonal cutter
B. Across using a mechanical pliers
C. One by one with a knife
18. When measuring ballast resistance if it is defective or good, it is necessary that the source
A. Energized
B. De-energized
C. Unloaded
D. Loaded
19. What amount of current will be drawn by incandescent bulb connected to a 115-volt circuit if its
resistant is 268.5 ohms
A. 0.45 amperes C. 0.42 amperes
B. 0.43 amperes D. 2.3 amperes

20.The minimum size of the conduit commonly used in laying-out of auxiliary devices
A. ½ “ diameter C. ½ “ pvc molding
B. ¾ “ diameter D. ¾ “ pvc molding

TEST II.
MULTIPLE CHOICE:
The Following statements are related to electrical installation and
maintenance perspective. Select the words from the boxes that correspond
to its meaning.

Resistance Junction ampere Panel board insulator

box
Kw-h voltage Circuit Service Voltage
breaker entrance drop

_________ 1 An octagonal shaped electrical material where the connections or

joints of wire are being done.

_________ 2. A material use to cover electric wires which may be made from
plastic, rubber, or asbestos.

_________ 3. A unit of measure of electric current

_________ 4. It is the point in the system where you are draw power.

_________ 5. The unit in which electrical energy is sold to customers.

_________ 6. An electromotive force or potential difference express in volts.

_________ 7. An electrical panel containing switches and fuses or circuit

 breakers.

_________ 8. The equipment needed at the point where electrical service enters
the building.

_________ 9. The quality of electric current measured in ohms that resist the
flow of current.

_________10. Energy supplied by a voltage source is reduced as electric current

moves through the passive elements of an electrical circuit.

TEST III.
Matching type:
Match columns A to columns B. write the answer of the correct letter in the
space provide.

A B

____1.A unit of power which is a. utility box

equivalent to 1000w.
____2.Electrical materials used as the B. claw hammer
passage of wires for protection and
insulation.
____3. It is used for gripping, holding and C. flat screw
cutting electrical wires and cables and
even small nails.
____4.It is used to drive screws with a
single slot heads. d. hot wires
____5.A hammer with one side of the
head split and curved used for extracting
nails. e. wire stripper
____6.A rectangular shape metallic or
plastic (PVC) material in which flush type
convenience outlet and switch are
attached. f. flat screw driver
____7.A tool used for removing insulation
of medium sized wires ranging from gauge
# 10 to gauge #16.
____8.Used by line men to remove g. electrician knife
insulation of wire and cables in low and
high voltage transmission lines.
____9.A wire or cord which provides path
for current flow. h. multi-tester
____10.A protective device used to
automatically blows and cuts the current
when trouble in the i. Philips screw
circuit such as short circuit or overloads.
J. solid wires

k. pliers

TEST IV: Essay

 To get great things not only act but also
“DREAM”,
Not only plan but also
“BELIEVE”

Good luck

ANSWER

1. Kilowatt
2. Circuit
3. Ampere
4. Hot-wire
5. Resistance
6. Voltage
7. Kw-h
8. Ohms
9. Insulator
10.Electrician knife
11.Wire stripper
12.Pliers
13.Flat screw driver
14.Philips screw driver
15.Claw hammer
16.Junction box
17.Circuit breaker
18.Utility box
19.Pvc
20.Solid wires

Works of an electrician

1. Installation of electrical circuits or electrical systems

2. Upgrading
3. Repair of electrical system
4. Repair of electrical appliances
5. Removal of installations that are not necessary
6. Replacement or rewiring of old installations
7. Repair of defective installations
8. Maintenance of electrical equipment or electrical installation

Qualities of an electrician

1. An electrician must be qualified or certified

2. An electrician must be honest
3. An electrician must be given warranty to his/her work and show high level
of confidence to accomplish the project
4. An electrician is safety conscious
5. An electrician must have relevant experience
6. An electrician must have an excellent problem solving ability
7. An electrician must have the ability to work independently, quickly, and
neatly
8. An electrician must be able to provide customers a fair estimate or nearly
perfect estimate for the cost of the installation