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An instrument for measuring the rate of flow of electricity, usually expressed in amperes
1 Ammeter

2 . The current carrying capacity of a wire or cable, expressed in amperes Amperage

3 On a theatre stage, a master switch that distinguishes all stage lights simultaneously. Blackout Switch

The portion of an electric wiring that extends beyond the final over current device protecting
4 the circuit Feeder Line

An underground structure used in pulling or splicing electric cables which are laid
5 underground. Cable Vault

6 The luminous intensity of a light source, expressed in candelas. Candlepower

7 Flow of electricity in a circuit; the unit of measurement is the ampere. Current

8 In an electric circuit, a current that flows in one direction only Direct Current
In electric wiring a metal plate, water pipe, or other type of conductor buried in the earth in
9 manner ensuring a good conductive path to the ground. Grounding Wire

10 A unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square foot. Footcandle

11 A movement or flow of electrically charged particles, typically measured in amperes. Electric current

12 What is a utilization equipment which is generally industrial built in? appliances

13 a generator of alternating current alternator

14 device used to measure rate of flow of electricity ammeter

15 device for storing electric energy capacitor

16 What is a surface, material, device, or object that scatters light or sound from a source? diffuser

17 device used to transform AC to DC rectifier

18 device that indicates light intensity in Footcandle illumeter –

19 What is a flexible armored conduit used to encase electrical wiring? greenfield

20 controls the flow of current to the distribution elements regulator
21 cap that receives the service drop entrance cap
22 box used for maintaining light control devices utility box

23 What is an electromagnetic force flowing between the positive and negative terminals? flux

24 electromotive force voltage

25 number of AC that flow in a conductor phase

26 rate or measure of power used or consumed watt –

27 What is an electric device having a resistance which can be adjusted? rheostat

28 controls the flow of current to the distribution elements regulator

29 instrument used to measure the resistance of a conductor ohmmeter

30 materials that resist the flow of electric current insulator

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31 What is the unit for quantity of electricity? coulomb

32 unit of resistance ohm

33 unit of electromotive force volts

34 unit of candlepower candela

35 Standard length of an electrical metal conduit. 10 ft.

Pvt. Automatic Branch
36 PABX or PBX means.
Exchange
37 Farad is the unit capacity of a ___. Capacitor

38 Another name for distribution panel. Power Panel

39 Standard size of wire for a circuit line. No. 12

40 Standard size of wire for a switch line. No. 14

A device for converting alternating current to direct
41 Rectifier
current.
42 Another name for a Rectifier. D.C. Generator
Interrelationship between value of voltage and current
43 Phase
with the same frequency.
Minimum wire size in square millimeter for a branch
44 circuit with a 30 ampere rating using Type THW stranded 5.5 sqmm
copper conductor in a raceway.
Standard frequency of power supplied by the local
45 60 Cycles
power utility company like Meralco.
The overhead service conductors from the last pole or
other aerial support to and including splices, if any,
46 Service Drop
connecting to the service entrance conductors at the
building.
Telecommunication
47 The simplest type of building automation system.
System
48 Resistance in alternating current system. Impedance

49 The reciprocal of conductance. Resistance

A rigid metal housing for a group of heavy conductors
50 insulated from each other and the enclosure, also called Busway
Busduct.
A heavy conductor, usually in the form of a solid copper
51 bar, used for collecting, carrying, and distributing large electric Bus
currents, also called a busbar.
An approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting
and conductor terminations in completely enclosed ventilated
52 protective metal housing where the assembly is designed to Busway
carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such
current.
A box with a blank cover which serves the purpose of
joining one different runs of raceways or cables and provided
53 Pull Box
with sufficient space for connection and branching of the
enclosed conductors.

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This shows the vertical relationships of all panels, feeders,
switches, switchboards, and major components are shown up
54 Riser Diagram
to, but not including, branch circuiting, it is an electrical
version of a vertical section taken through the building.
In a lightning protection system, the combination of a
55 metal rod and its brace or footing, on the upper part of a Air Terminal
structure.
Moisture resistant, in
56 TW in electrical wire specification means.
wet and dry location
Moisture and Heat
57 XHHN in wire specification means. Resistant- Cross-
Linked
58 Mho as used in electrical systems calculation is defined as _______. the reciprocal of ohm
A unit of mechanical power is horsepower. What is electrical
59 Watt
power?
Who said these prophetic words: “Let the future tell the truth
and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishment.
60 Nikola Tesla
The present is theirs, the future for which I really worked for is
mine.”?
A type of raceway specially constructed for the purpose of pulling Rigid metal conduit
61
in or the withdrawing of wires or cables after the conduit is in place. (RMC)
The trade name for an insulated conductor with type letter THHN Heat resistant
62
is ______. thermoplastic
What is / are the advantage/s of a circuit breaker over a fuse?
a. It can act as a switch
63 b. Its position can be easily detected (close/open) All of these
c. It can be used again after fault has been corrected
d. All of these
What switch combination may be used in order to control a lamp
64 2-s3w and 1-s4w
or group of lamps in three different locations?
Low resistance, high
65 It characterizes short circuit
current
A unit or assembly units or sections and associated fittings
66 Cable tray
forming a rigid structural system used to support cables.
Fusible material in a fuse may be made of any of the following
67 Silver
except___.
It affects the resistance of a conductor.
a. Length
68 All of the above
b. Area
c. Temperature
69 It is also known as electric panel or load center. Panelboard
A cylindrical conduit or conductor, the wall thickness is sufficient
70 Conduit
to receive a standard pipe.
A factory assembly of one or more conductors, each individually
metal clad cable (type
71 insulated and enclosed in a metallic sheath of interlocking metal
MC)
tape, or a smooth corrugated metallic tube.
72 It is analogous to pressure in water flow. Current
Alternating current is characterized as having _____.
a. Positive and negative polarity
73 All of these
b. Average value is zero c. Has frequency
d. All of these
A circuit type where components are electrically connected end
74 Series circuit
to end.
The over-all covering of underground feeder and branch circuit a. Fungus resistant
75
cables shall be ____. b. Corrosion resistant

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76 The basic elements of an electric circuit are the following except Switch
A factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors having an Non metallic sheathed
77 outer sheath of moisture-resistant, flame retardant, non metallic cable (type NM and
material. NMC)
Cables are conductors that are ____.
78 a. Larger than wires Both a and b
b. Stranded (no.6 AWG and larger)
Which of the following metallic materials is considered as the
79 Gold
best conductor of electricity?
Example/s of conductors-on-insulator wiring is are ______.
80 a. Concealed knob and tube Both a and b
b. Open wiring on insulators
A type of surface flush raceway designed to receive conductors
81 Multi-outlet assembly
and receptacles assembled in the field or in the factory.
A type of switch used for transferring one or more load conductor
82 Transfer switch
connections from one power source to another.
The part of the cut out that is design to open or break an electrical current under an
83 CIRCUIT BREAKER
excessive load
84 Unit of power WATTS

85 The unit used in the measure of the rate of flow of electricity AMPERE

86 This is where an electric service conductor can be installed TOWER OR FLATFORM

A type of electric switch consisting of one or more movable copper blades which are hinged
87 KNIFE SWITCH
and which make contact with stationary forked contract jaws being forced between them

88 Provision for building with an expected electric load demand of 200KVA TRANSFORMER VAULT

89 The conversion of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) RECTIFIER

RAPID START
90 A kind of flourescent lamp that does not use starter element
FLOURESCENT LAMP

91 An iron box or casing by which electrical conduit branches are formed JUNCTION BOX

92 A passenger elevator with a constant 24 hour service for residential condominum 5 STOREYS

93 Minimum service drop of connection line above the ground and from the ground 3.00 m

94 Minimum distance of poles and transformer support located from the road right of way 500 mm

95 A vertical flow of air used to separate different function of spaces AIR CURTAIN

96 Original name of P-Trap GOOSENECK

97 The main feed line of an electrical circuit to which branch circuits are connected DISTRIBUTION LINE

98 The minimum width of door in hospital housing unit 1.20m

99 Another type of circuit breaker element other than bolt-on PLUG IN TYPE

100 The most practical conductor of electricity COPPER WIRE

101 A channel system in carrying electrical wire RACEWAY

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An electric conductor consisting of a group of smaller diameter conductor strands twisted

102 CABLE WIRE
together

103 Another name for power panel DISTRIBUTION PANEL

104 A device used to convert voltage from higher to lower or vise versa TRANSFORMER

105 Metal containing no iron such as copper, brass and aluminum NON FERROUS METAL

The minimum allowance clearance from the highest point of the roof to the service drop
106 2.50m
conductor from NBC
STEP DOWN
107 To bring down voltage
TRANSFORMER

108 Wiring not concealed by the building sructure OPEN WIRING

Transferring the power load from the building circuitry to standby generator or during AUTOMATIC TRANSFER
109
brownout SWITCH

110 One with contacts that separate in air AIR SWITCH

111 The voltage across the welding arc ARC VOLTAGE

Cable provided in wrapping of metal usually steel wires or tapes, primarily for the purpose of
112 ARMORED CABLE
mechanical protection

A synthetic non-flammable insulating liquid which, when decomposed by an elctric arc

113 ASKAREL
evolves only non-explosive gases
Is combination of all or a portion of component parts included in an electric apparatus,
114 ASSEMBLY
mounted on a supporting frame or panel and properly interwined

115 Minimum load over a given period of time BASE LOAD

That portion of a wiring system extending beyond the final overcurrent device
116 BRANCH CIRCUIT
protecting the current
Is a conductor, or group of conductors, in switchgear assemblies which serves as a
117 BUS
common connection for two or more circuit
Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a
118 BUSWAY
completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the system is design to
System of conductor forming an essentially continuous conducting network over the
119 CAGE
object protected and including any conductors necessary for interconnections of the object
A device design to open under abnormal conditions a current carrying circuit without injury
120 CIRCUIT BREAKER
itself
A wire or combination of wires not insulated from one another suitable for carrying electric
121 CONDUCTOR
current

A device or group of devices which serves to govern in some predetermined manner, the
122 CONTROLLER
electric power delivered to the apparatus to which it is connected

A luminous discharge due to ionization of the air surrounding a conductor caused by voltage
123 CORONA
gradient exceeding a certain critical value
124 A metal housing that houses the circuit breaker or fuses; surface mounted CUT OUT BOX

Is the ratio of the maximum demand of the system or part of the system to the total
125 DEMAND FACTOR
connected load of the system
126 A unit of electrical system which is intended to carry but not utilize electrical energy DEVICE

127 A single enclosed runway for conductor cables DUCT

128 Machine which transforms electric power into mechanical power ELECTRIC MOTOR

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The circuit conductors between the service equipment or the generator switchboard of an
129 FEEDERS
isolated plant and the branch circuit overcurrent device

Unit of illumination when the foot is taken as the unit of length. It is the illumination on a
130 FOOTCANDLE
surface one square foot in area in which there is uniformly distributed flux of one lumen
An overcurrent protective device with a circuit opening fusible member which is heated and
131 FUSE
severed by the passage of the overcurrent through it
132 Types of lighting that deals with lighting relatively large area covered GENERAL LIGHTING

133 Density of the luminous flux on a surface ILLUMINATION

Is a form of air switch in which the moving element is a hinge blade wedge between
134 KNIFE SWITCH
stationary contact blades when closed

135 Artificial source of light LAMP

136 Device for mechanical support of light LAMPHOLDER

137 A radiant energy LIGHT

Protective device for limitting surge voltage on equipment by discharging or by-passing

138 LIGHTNING ARRESTER
surge current
139 Is a transient electric disturbance in an electric circuit caused by lightning LIGHTNING SURGE

140 Is the radial branch connection to a main line LINE TAP

Is the ratio of the average load over a designated period of time to the peak load occuring in
141 LOAD FACTOR
that period
142 Unit of luminous flux LUMEN

143 A unit of illumination equal to one lumen per square meter LUX

144 Point of the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment OUTLET

145 A metal box at an outlet which encloses one or more receptacle OUTLET BOX

146 Maximum load consumed by a unit in a stated period of time PEAK LOAD

147 Device or equipment which is supended from overhead either by means of the flexible cord PENDENT

Auxillary conductor used in connection with remote measuring devices for operating
148 PILOT WIRE
apparatus at a distant point
Box with a blank cover which is inserted in one or more runs of raceway to facilitate pulling
149 PULLBOX
in the conductors and the distributing of the conductors

150 Any channel for holding wires, cables or busbars RACEWAY

Convinience Outlet; Contact device installed at an oulet for the connection of an attachment
151 RECEPTACLE
plug
A raceway especially constructed for the purpose of physical protection of conductors, the
152 RIGID METAL CONDUIT
pulling in or the conduit is in place and made of metal pipe of standard width and
Enclosure of porcelain or other insulating material fitted with terminals and intended for
153 ROSETTE
connecting the flexible cord carrying a pendent to permanent wiring

The overhead service conductor from the last pole or other aerial support to and including
154 SERVICE DROP
splices if any connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building

155 The raceway that encloses the service entrance conductors SERVICE RACEWAY

156 Cable designed for service under water SUBMARINE CABLE

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157 Is a transient variation in the current potential or power SURGE

Minimum wire size of THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit in a
158 5.5 mm2
30 ampere rating
SINGLE PHASE TO
This connetions is used where the load is comparatively small and the length of the
159 SUPPLY 120 V LIGHTING
secondary circuit is short LOAD
SINGLE PHASE TO
160 This connections is used in most urban distribution circuits SUPPLY 120/240 3-WIRE
LIGHTING AND POWER
The 120/240 volt winding is connected in series serving 240 volts on a two wire system, this SINGLE PHASE FOR
161
connection is used for small industrial applications POWER

Consist merely of two single phase transformers operated 90deg out of phase, the common TWO PHASE
162
wire must carry /2 times the load current CONNECTIONS

This is used to supply a single phase lighting load and three phase power load DELTA-DELTA FOR
163
simultaneously POWER AND LIGHTING

This connection is used when single phase lighting load is large as compared with the OPEN DELTA FOR
164
power load LIGHTING AND POWER

Often it is desirable to increase the voltage of a circuit form a 2400 to 4160 volts to
165 Y DELTA FOR POWER
increase its potential capacity

This connection is similar to the delta-delta bank with only the primary connection changed
The primary neutral should not be grounded or tied into the system neutral, since a single Y DELTA FOR LIGHTING
166
phase ground fault may result in extensive blowing of fuses throughout the system This AND POWER
connection requires special watt-hour metering

When operating Y delta and one service is disabled, service maybe maintained at reduced
167 OPEN Y DELTA
load
The single phase lighting load is all on one phase resulting in unblanced primary currents DELTA Y FOR LIGHTING
168
in any one bank AND POWER

The primary voltage was increased from 2400 to 4160 volts to increase the potential Y-Y FOR LIGHTING AND
169
capacity of the system POWER
When the ratio of transformation from the primary to secondary voltage is small, the
170 Y-Y AUTO TRANSFORMER
most economical way of stepping down the voltage
SCOTT CONNECTION
171 In some localities two phase power is required from three phase system
3PHASE TO 2PHASE
If it should be necessary to supply three phase power from a two phase system, the special SCOTT CONNECTED
172
tap must be provided on the secondary side 2PHASE TO 3PHASE

173 Thermoplastic T

174 Moisture Temperature Resistant TW

175 Underground Feeder UF

176 Flourinated Ethylene Propylene Moisture Resistant FEPW

177 Heat Resitant Rubber RH

178 Heat and Moisture Resistant Rubber RHW

179 Heat Resistant Latex Rubber RUH

180 Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic THW

181 Heat and Moisture Resistant Thermoplstic with Nylon THWN

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182 Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Link Polymer XHHW

183 Armored Cable BX

184 THERMOPLASTIC HEAT RESISTANT THHN

185 POLYETHELENE PE

186 SILICON ASBESTOS SA

187 ASBESTOS AND VARNISH CAMBRIC AVA

188 Use low melting point solders or metal the expand when exposed to heat to detect fire FIXED TEMPERATURE

189 135deg-197deg F HEAT DETECTOR

Use of the scattering of light by smoke into view of photo cell through incandescent or PHOTO ELECTRIC
190
diode DETECTOR

It responds to the high-frequency radiant energy from flames. Alarm is only triggered INFRARED FLAME
191
when IR energy flickers at rate which is chracteristics of flame DETECTOR

Uses the interruption of small current flow between electrodes by smoke in ionized
192 IONIZATION SMOKE HEAT
sampling

193 chamber to detect fire DETECTOR

Fabricated assembly of insulated conductors enclosed in flexible metal sheath. It is used

194 ARMOR CABLE (AC)
both on exposed and concealed work

A factory assemble cable of one or more conductors each individualy insulated and
195 enclosed in a mettalic sheath of interlocking tape of smooth or corrugated tube. This type of METAL CLAD CABLE (MC)
cable is especially used for service feeders, branch circuit and for indoor, outdoor work

Is a factory assembly of one or more conductors insulated with highly compressed

refractory mineral insulation enclosed in a liquid and gas tight continous copper sheath. This MINERAL INSULATED
196
type of cable is used in dry, wet or continously moist location as service feeders or branch CABLE (MI)
circuit

Is a also a factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors having a moisture

NON METALLIC SHEATED
197 resistant, flame retardant and non metallic material outer sheath. This type is used
CABLE (NM)
specifically for one or two family dwellings not exceeding 3 storey building

This type of cable is factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors in an extruded
SHIELDED NON METALLIC
198 core of moisture resistant and flame retardant material covered within an overlapping spiral
SHEATED CABLE (SNM)
metal tape. This type is used in hazardous locations and in cable trays or in raceways

Is a moisture resistant cable used for underground connections including direct burial in UNDERGROUND FEEDER
the ground as feeder or branch circuit This is factory assembled two or more insulated AND BRANCH CIRCUIT
199 conductors with or without associated bare or covered or grounding under a mettalic (UF) POWER AND
sheath, This is used for installation of cable trays, raceways, or it is supported by CONTROL TRAY CABLE
messenger wire (TC)

Is an assembly of parallel conductors formed integrally with insulating material web FLAT CABLE ASSEMBLY
200
designed especially for field installation in metal surface or raceways (FC)

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Consist of three or more flat copper conductor placed edge to edge separated and
enclosed with an insulating assembly. This type of cable is used for general purposes such FLAT CONDUCTOR
201
as: appliance branch circuit, and for individual branch circuits, especially in hard smooth CABLE (FCC)
continous floor surfaces and the like

Is a single or multi conductor solid dielectric insulated cable rated at 2,000 volts or higher. MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE
202
This type is used for power system up to 35,000 volts (MV)

Part of the facility which accept the house cable riser and house the terminal block at each TELEPHONE TERMINAL
203
floor and at the highest or end of a feeder riser cable CABINET

Is the simplest type of building automation system, which intercoms, PABX, microwave
TELECOMMUNICATION
204 links, analog and digital telephone system, video conferencing, satellite links, structured
SYSTEM
cabling and similar devices

SINGLE POLE SWITCH AT

START, 3-WAY SWITCH
Two lights in a long hallway connected in parallel are to be controlled simultaneously at
205 AT MIDPOINT AND
three points SINGLE POINT SWITCH
AT END

Factory assembled of two or more insulated conductors w/ or w/o associated bare cover
POWER AND CONTROL
206 ground conductor under a non metallic sheath approved forr installation in cable trays, in
TRAY CABLE TYPE
raceways or in supported by a messenger wire

207 Heat Resistant Rubber / 75 degrees RH

Light source used in lighting fixtures best specified in areas such as those requiring high
208 METAL HALIDE
illumination levels for detailed work such as needle work

A transformer location required in some localities, where a three phase power is required SCOTT CONNECTION 2
209
from a two phase system PHASE TO 3 PHASE

210 Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic / 60 degrees TW

211 Type of switch where pilot light inside a lit to guide the person inside ILLUMINATED SWITCH

Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees

212 85 amperes
w/a 22 sq.m cross sectional area in size for USE

Main power supply and wiring system for 110/220 volt line; which wiring diagram fits
213 DRAWINGS
(drawing)

Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees

214 15 amperes
w/a 2.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for TW

PVC IS ALLOWED FOR AS

LONG AS BOTH BURIAL
DEPTH OF NO LESS
215 Best suited for Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit like PVC for underground installation in buildings
460mm AND CONCRETE
ENCASEMENT IS
PROVIDED

Required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the
216 ground over residential and comercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffic 5.500 mm
and over 600 volts to ground

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Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a

217 completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the system is design to BUSWAYS
carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current

A raceway especially constructed for the purpose of physical protection of conductors, the
218 pulling in or the withdrawing of wires or cables after the conduit is in place and made of RIGID STEEL CONDUIT
metal pipe of standard width and thickness

219 System of voltage used for computing branch circuits and feeder load 120/240 VOLTS

Natural energy source derived from force of wind acting on oblique blades that radiates
220 WINDMILL
froma shaft attached to a dynamo to produce electricity
A point in th electrical system where the electrical load of a given area is assumed to
221 PANEL BOARD
concentrate

Alternating current generated by the alternator where its wave rises to the peak, sinks to
SINGLE PHASE
222 zero, drops to the negative peak and rises again to zero a number of times each second
ALTERNATING CURRENT
depending on the frequency for which the machine is designed

Alternating current where the alternator comprises of windings mounted at right angles to
TWO PHASE
223 each other and provided with separate external connections current waves will be produced
ALTERNATING CURRENT
and each of which will be at its maximum when the other is zero

224 Minimum conductor size for for overhead service drop for copper wire or cable 2.2, 30, 8, 14

225 Underground Feeder, 60-75 degrees C UF

226 Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic used for dry and wet locations THW

Vertical vent pipes take in front of the last fixture and connects to its soil stack which acts as
227 CIRCUIT VENT
a vent
A device designed to open and close a circuit by non automatic means and to open the
228 circuit automatically on predetermined over current without damaged to itself when properly CIRCUIT BREAKER
applied within its rating

229 The raceway that encloses the service entrance conductors SERVICE RACEWAY

A transformer connection which is ideal in the event of change of primary voltage from 2400 Y-Y FOR LIGHTING AND
230
volts to 4160 volts to increase the potential capacity of the system POWER

Maximum allowed ampere rating of one chord or plug utilization equipment connected in a
231 24 AMPERE
30 ampere branch circuit for lighting or utilization equipment

Minimum wire size in sq.mm type THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch
232 5.5 sq.mm
circuit with 30 ampere rating

Minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground, at the
electrical service entrance or above areas or sidewalks accesible only to pedestrian lanes,
233 3500mm
measure from final grade line or other accesible surface only for service drop cabled
together with a grounded bare messenger wire and limited to 300 volts to ground

Minimum ampacity of feeder conductor with a load of more than two wire branch circuit
234 30 amperes
supplied by a 3-wire feeder but not exceed the computed branch circuit load

Minimum wire size in sq.mm type TW copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit with
235 3.5 sq.m
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Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees

236 45 Amperes
w/a 8 sq.m cross sectional area in size for THW

A branch circuit consisting of two or more grounded conductors having a potential

MULTI WIRE BRANCH
237 difference between them, and a grounded conductor having equal potential difference
CIRCUIT
between it
PRESSURIZED WATER
238 A type of water coolant operates at a pressure of about 150 atmospheres
REACTOR

239 A unit of electrical system which is intended to carry but not utilize electrical energy DEVICE

Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a

240 completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the system is design to BUSWAYS
carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current

241 Standard frequency of water supply by the company like Meralco 60 CYCLES

242 Underground Service Entrance / 75degrees USE

The overhead service conductor from the last pole or other aerial support to and including
243 SERVICE DROP
the splices, if any connecting to te service entrance conductors at the building

A type of nuclear reactor where the water coolant is permitted to boil within the core by BOILING WATER
244
operating at somewhat low pressure REACTOR

In a 240V, a three phase 3-wire service, branch cicuits are loaded and distributed to each of
245 BALANCE LOADING
the three phase with this objective to attain

Unit or assembly of unit sections and associated fittings forming a rigid structural system
246 CABLE TRAYS
used to support cables

A transformer connection where the secondary load is a combination of lighting and power.
OPEN DELTA FOR
247 This connection is used when the single phase lighting is large as compared with the power
LIGHTING AND POWER
load

A useful transformer connection applied when single phase lighting load is all on one phase DELTA Y FOR LIGHTING
248
resulting into unbalanced primary AND POWER

Type of flexible cable which is a fabricated assembly of insulated conductors which permit
249 ARMOR CABLE TYPE ACL
its use at exposed weather or excessive moisture

A type of alternating current where the alternator comprises the three armature windings set THREE PHASE
250
at 120 degrees to each other, current will be produced in the form of triple wave ALTERNATING CURRENT

251 Minimum branch circuit rating for household ranges and cooking appliance 30 amperes

252 Type of sound absorbent best for lower band frequencies POROUS ABSORBENT

253 Unit of frequency which is equal to one cycle per second HERTZ

A type of alternating current generated by alternator, where its wave rises to its peak, sinks
SINGLE PHASE
254 to zero, drop to a negative peak and rises again to zero a number of times each seconds
ALTERNATING CURRENT
depending on the frequency of the machine is designed

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2" WYE AND 2 x 1/8 BEND

255 Use to accept the P-trap assembly of the lavatory
COMBINATION
NUMBER OF BRANCH
256 A parameter in sizing horizontal branch pipe
VENTS

SINGLE POLE SWITCH AT

257 Two lights in a long hallway connected in parallel are to be controlled simultaneously at
START,

3-WAY SWITCH AT
258 three points
MIDPOINT AND
Main power supply and wiring system for 110/220 volt line; which wiring diagram fits
259 DRAWINGS
(drawing)
A CLEARANCE OF NOT LESS THAN 76mm SHALL BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN Pre requisite in use of split
260
CONDUCTORS AND NOT LESS THAN 26mm knob and tube wiring
A branch circuit consisting of two or more grounded conductors having a potential
MULTI WIRE BRANCH
261 difference between them, and a grounded conductor having equal potential difference
CIRCUIT
between it

What is the maximum horizontal range between two or more air terminal for lightning arrest
262 6000mm to 7600mm
for an effective disaster prevention in building

Required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the
263 ground over residential and comercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffic 5500 mm
and over 600 volts to ground
Minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground, at the
electrical service entrance or above areas or sidewalks accesible only to pedestrian lanes,
264 3500mm
measure from final grade line or other accesible surface only for service drop cabled
together with a grounded bare messenger wire and limited to 300 volts to ground
Maximum allowed ampere rating of one chord or plug utilization equipment connected in a
265 24 amperes
30 ampere branch circuit for lighting or utilization equipment

Minimum ampacity of feeder conductor with a load of more than two wire branch circuit
266 30 amperes
supplied by a 3-wire feeder but not exceed the computed branch circuit load

Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees

267 85 amperes
w/a 22 sq.m cross sectional area in size for USE
Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30
268 45 amperes
degreesw/a 8.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for THW
Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees
269 15 amperes
w/a 2.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for TW

Minimum wire size in sq.mm type THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch
270 5.5 sq.mm
circuit with 30 ampere rating
Minimum wire size in sq.mm type TW copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit
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with20 ampere rating
272 Minimum branch circuit rating for household ranges and cooking appliance 30 amperes

A device that is basically a double throw switch of generally 3-pole connection that will
Automatic Transfer
273 automatically transfer the power from the standby generator to the building circuitry during
Switch (ATS)
electrical power failure.

Moisture resistant, in
274 TW in electrical wire specification means.
wet anddry location

A type of lighting that provides illumination to special objects like sculptures, flower
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arrangements, etc.

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276 XHHN in wire specification means. Resistant- Cross-
Linked Thermosetting

277 Standard length of an electrical metal conduit. 10'

278 The other type of flame detector other than the ultraviolet type. Infra Red

Pvt. Automatic Branch

279 PABX or PBX means.
Exchange

280 Farad is the unit capacity of a ___. Capacitor

281 Another name for distribution panel. Power Panel

282 Standard size of wire for a circuit line. No. 12

283 Standard size of wire for a switch line. No. 14

284 Interrelationship between value of voltage and current with the same frequency. Phase

Descriptive of any material such as synthetic resin which hardens when heated or cured,
285 Thermosetting
and does not soften when reheated.

286 Minimum wire size in square millimeter for a branch circuit with a 30 ampere rating using 5.5 sqmm

287 Type THW stranded copper conductor in a raceway. 5.5 sqmm

288 Standard frequency of power supplied by the local power utility company like Meralco. 60 Cycles

The overhead service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to and including
289 Service Drop
splices, if any, connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building.

Telecommunication
290 The simplest type of building automation system.
System

291 A fire detector installed in a fire alarm system which uses low melting point solders or Fixed Temperature

292 metal that expands when exposed to heat to detect a fire. Heat Detector

293 A private telephone system that interconnects with public telephone systems. PABX

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294 Resistance in alternating current system. Impedance

295 The reciprocal of conductance. Resistance

A rigid metal housing for a group of heavy conductors insulated from each other and the
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enclosure, also called Busduct.

A heavy conductor, usually in the form of a solid copper bar, used for collecting, carrying,
297 Bus
and distributing large electric currents, also called a busbar.

An approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in

298 completely enclosed ventilated protective metal housing where the assembly is designed to Busway
carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current.

299 A type of perimeter detector which detects object in heat range of body temperature. Passive Infrared

300 A type of perimeter detector which detects interruption of light beam. Light Beam

301 A type of perimeter detector which detects change in sound wave pattern. Ultrasonic

A box with a blank cover which serves the purpose of joining one different runs of raceways
302 or cables and provided with sufficient space for connection and branching of the enclosed Pull Box
conductors.

A type of perimeter detector which is subject to false alarm from aircraft radar and from
303 Microwave
movement outside building through window, wood doors, and the like. It uses radio waves.

304 This type of perimeter detector uses both the Passive infrared and Ultrasonic or Passive Infrared with

Ultrasonic (or
305 Microwave system.
Microwave)

This type of perimeter detector detects a change in capacitance of the area covered,
306 Proximity / Capacitance
caused by intrusion.

A high intensity discharge lamp in which the light is produced by the radiation from a mixture
307 Metal Halide Lamp
of a metallic vapor, similar to that of a mercury lamp in construction.

A type of lamp popular for lighting commercial interiors, uses argon gas to ease starting, it
308 Mercury Lamp
produces light by means of an electric discharge in mercury vapor.

A type of lamp which produces light by means of the reaction of halogen additive in the bulb Tungsten Halogen
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reacts with chemically with tungsten. Lamp

High-Pressure-Sodium
310 A type of lamp generally used for roadways and sidewalks, uses sodium gas.
(HPS)

311 Building with fire alarm and suppression system. Intelligent Building

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