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The amount of heat which is absorbed or evolved in changing the state of a substance witho
changing its temperature.
A system of devices, usually installed below ground level, to scatter or spray water droplets o
lawn, golf course, or the like. [A] Upright Sprinkler System [B] Pendent Sprinkler System [C] L
Sprinkler System [D] NONA
Minimum width of a septic tank In centimeters [A] 100 [B] 90 [C] 80 [C] 70
Minimum length of a septic tank in meters [A] 2.00 [B] 1.75 [C] 1.50 [D] 1.25
Minimum liquid depth for a septic tank in centimeters [A] 50 [B] 60 [C] 70 [D] 80
Maximum liquid depth for septic tank in meters [A] 2.20 [B] 1.80 [C] 1.40 [D] 1.00
Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the secondary compartment of a septic tank. [A] 1.00
1.25 m [C] 1.50 m [D] 1.75 m
Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic tank in millimeters [A] 508 mm. [B] 524
[C] 540 mm. [D] 556 mm.
Minimum length of the secondary compartment of a septic tank with a capacity of more than
cubic meters. (in meters)
Wooden septic tanks are allowed, true or false.
Minimum distance of a water supply well from a septic tank.
Minimum distance of a water supply well from a seepage pit or cesspool.
Minimum distance of a water supply well from a disposal field.
Minimum Gauge of galvanized sheet used for downspouts. [A] 24 [B] 26 [C] 28 [D] 30
Minimum height of a water seal for each fixture trap.
Maximum height of a water seal for each fixture trap.
Maximum length of the tailpiece from any fixture.
Minimum extension of the VSTR above the roof.
Minimum extension of the VSTR above an openable window, door opening, air intake, or ven
Minimum trap diameter for a bathtub
Minimum trap diameter for a shower stall.
Required number of water closets for females for an auditorium serving 16-35. [A] 10 [B] 7 [C
3
Required number of water closets for males for an auditorium serving 16-35. [A] 1 [B] 2 [C] 3
Required number of urinals for an auditorium serving 10-50. [A] 1 [B] 3 [C] 5 [D] 7
Required number of water closets for females for a theater serving 51-100. [A] 3 [B] 4 [C] 5 [
Two Classifications of copper pipes.
A rough or sharp edge left on metal by a cutting tool.
Two types of passenger elevator.
Minimum elevator width of single slide door elevator for small commercial or residential Build
[A] 2.40 mts. [B] 1.80 mts. [C] 1.20 mts. [D] 0.60 mts.
A device that is basically a double throw switch of generally 3-pole connection that will
automatically transfer the power from the standby generator to the building circuitry during
electrical power failure.
The bulk of energy utilized is in the form of __________ generators produced by alternators. [A
Alternating Current [B] Voltage [C] Power Supply [D] Circuitry
when a service load is bigger a-c say 480v and you need only 120v to lower a-c. then use a
__________ transformer. [A] Slide Down [B] Step Down [C] Run Down [D] Change down

another electric service is by ___________ or direct burial techniques. The advantages of this i
attractiveness (lack of overhead visual clutter) service reliability and long life. Disadvantages
high cost. [A] Basement Service [B] Deep earth service [C] Underground service [D] crematio
service
which of the following would not be appropriate for fire protection in an elementary school? [
Ionization detectors [B] Temperature rise detectors [c] Photoelectric Detectors [D] None of th
Above
whel all devices are circuited and panels are located and scheduled. We are ready to prepare
__________. This shows the vertical relationships. All panels, feeders, switches, switchboards a
major components are shown. [A] Riser Diagram [B] Vertical Diagram [C] Circuit Diagram [D]
Diagram
High voltages are used in commercial buildings because [A] conductors and conduits are sm
[B] a wider variety of loads can be accomodated [C] commercial buildings require more powe
transformers can step down the voltages to whatever is required.
a transformer rated 120/480v transforms the lower volt 120v a-c to 480v a-c biger load. This
called __________ transformer [a] step up [B] increase up [C] raise up [D] rear up
Materials display different resistances to the flow of electric current. Metals generally, have t
least resistance and are therefore called __________ [A] leaders [B] conductors [C] wirings [D]
Condenser
conversely, materials that resist the flow of current are called __________. [A] blankets [B] Isol
[C] insulators [D] Absorbers
a __________ or block diagram is done using rectangles to indicate the major components. It s
the spatial relations between components. An example is shown vertical relationship of floors
vertical section [A] Riser Diagram [B] Connecting Diagram [C] multi story diagram [D] circuit
diagram
__________ of a typical electrical building system, from the incoming service to the utilization
at the end of the system. This is also so called when electrical symbols are used in leiu of blo
electrical plan [B] serial symbol diagram [C] single line diagram [D] electrical circuit diagram
Meaning of Napocor.
Meaning of NGCP.
Meaning of PEC.

it is also called as the unit of electric potential.


When two or more branches or loads in a circuit are connected between the same two points
are said to be connected in __________ circuits or multiple. [A] double [B] Couple [C] Dual [D]
One arrangement of a circuit is the __________ circuits. In this way, the elements are connecte
after the other. [A] Single [B] Series [C] Alligned [D] Group
This is an __________. A cable tray is a continuos open support for approved cables. When use
general wiring system, the cables must be self protected, jacketed types. [A] Open raceway
open track [C] bare pipe [D] exposed through
in order to provide access to the conduits for installing the necessary wires and for making
connections to them, the continuos conduit runs are interrupted at frequent intervals by shee
metal or cast metal boxes. [A] junction boxes [B] union boxes [C] pull boxes and connection b
[D] safe boxes
__________ must be provided at either the utility of facility voltage, and at either the service p
inside the buildings which must be accessible to the utility (electric consumption reader) [a]
metering [B] reading [C] adding [D] computing

it also called as the unit of electrical resistance [A] OHM [B] VOLT [C] WATT [D] AMPERE
Generators are utilized for special applications requiring large quantities of this. In the buildin
Such a requirement found in elevator work. Smaller quantities for this generator, furnished e
by batteries or by rectifiers are utilities for telephone and signal equipment, controls, etc. [A]
Distribution
Circuit
[B] Alternatic
(A-C) pools
[C] demand
current
Direct-Current
(D-C) drop cond
No parts of the
swimming
and wading
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placed[D]
under
existing service
or any other overhead wiring; nor shall such wiring be installed above the following except: [
Diving Balconies [B] balconies and area available [C] d. swimming and wading pools and the
extending 3.00 meters outward horizontally from the inside of the walls of the pool [D] e.
observation stands, towers or platforms
A device that is basically a double throw switch of generally 3-pole connection that will
automatically transfer the power from the standby generator to the building circuitry during
electrical power failure. [A] Brown Out Control Switch [B] Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) [C]
Throw Switch [D] Double Throw Switch
Clearance of electric service drop from above ground at its point of attachment to the buildin
pedestal shall be not less than: [A] 2.50 M. [B] 2.80 M. [C] 2.35 M. [D] 3.00 M.
An apparent shift in the frequency occurring when an acoustic source and listener are in mot
relative to each other, the frequency increasing when the source and the listener approach e
other and decreasing when they move apart. [A] Wave Front [B] Logarithm effect [C] Amplitu
Droppler Effect
What type of building wire has a trade name as Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic u
dry and wet locations [A] TW [B] MW [C] THW [D] THHN
What type of wire or cable with specification as Polyethylene insulated weather resistant wire
an operating temperature of 75 degrees centigrade? [A] Aluminum Line Wire [B] High Tempe
Wire [C] Bare Copper Wire [D] Copper Line Wire
A type of alternating current where the alternator comprises three armature windings set at
degrees to each other, current will be produced in the form of triple wave: [A] Multi Phase [B]
Phase [C] Single Phase [D] Two Phase
What is the minimum required vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from
ground over residential and commercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffi
600 volts to ground? [A] 5500 mm. [B] 4600 mm. [C] 4800 mm. [D] 4500 mm.
The minimum inside diameter for electrical wire conduits as per Philippine Electrical Code: [A
Dia [b] 1/2" dia [C] 1-1/4" Dia [D] 1" dia.
True or False, The higher the impact insulation class rating, the less effective is the construct
isolating impact noise. The IIC rating replaces the previously used Impact Noise Rating and is
approximately greater to the INR rating + 51 db for a given construction
TW in electrical wire specification means.

Another name for passenger elevator.


The minimum face to face distance between elevators in three and four car grouping.
Collection line of a plumbing system is sometimes referred to as.
Maximum height of a dumbwaiter.
A type of lighting that provides illumination to special objects like sculptures, flower arrangem
etc.
TW in electrical wire specification means.

Standard length of an electrical metal conduit.


An assembly consisting of a pulley wheel, side plates, shaft, and bearings over which a cable
roped is passed.
The other type of flame detector other than the ultraviolet type.
PABX or PBX means.

Farad is the unit capacity of a ___.


Another name for distribution panel.
Type of plastic pipe other than polyvinyl chloride and polybutylene.
Standard size of wire for a circuit line.
Standard size of wire for a switch line.
A device for converting alternating current to direct current.
Another name for a Rectifier.
A controller sensitive to the degree of moisture in the air.
Another name for Humidistat.
Consist of a flyball or flyweight device designed to stop an elevator.
A stop valve placed in the service pipe close to the connection at the water main.
A vent with a function to provide circulation if air between drainage and vent system.
Flange used on a pipe to cover a hole or opening in a floor or wall which the pipe pass.
Length along the centerline of the pipe and fitting.
A valve used in a flush tank controlling the flushing of fixture.
Any liquid waste containing animal or vegetable matter in suspension or solution.
Component of fire extinguisher.
Interrelationship between value of voltage and current with the same frequency.
Descriptive of any material such as synthetic resin which hardens when heated or cured, and
not soften when reheated.
An Instrument which responds to changes in temperature, and directly or indirectly controls
temperature.
Thin sheets that are used for controlling heat in drywall construction.
Conveys storm water and terminates into a natural drainage such as lakes or rivers.
A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, a generator of alternating
current.
Freon in air-con must be compressed and liquefied in order to absorb ___.
Standard size of a wet standpipe outlet for each floor.
A type of pipe fitting for a Yoke Vent.
A device installed on an electric water heater used to detect the working temperature to acti
switch.
Minimum size of trap or branch for a bidet.
Minimum fixture supply pipe diameter for tank type water closet.
True or false, 1 3/4" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply.
True or false, 3" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply.
Term applied to the interconnection of the same fixtures in one soil or waste branch with one
branch vent.
A single vent that ventilates multiple traps in the case of a back to back vent.
Minimum size of a standpipe for a building in which the highest outlet is 23 meters or less fro
fire service connection.
Minimum size of a wet standpipe for a riser of more than 15 meters from the source.

Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower valves works by th
principle of a ___.
Treats hard water.
Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is venting.
Minimum wire size in square millimeter for a branch circuit with a 30 ampere rating using Typ
stranded copper conductor in a raceway.
Standard frequency of power supplied by the local power utility company like Meralco.
The overhead service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to and including s
if any, connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building.
Unit of loudness level.
The process of dissipating sound energy by converting it to heat.
Distance sound travels during each cycle of vibration.
The reduction in the intensity or in the sound pressure level of sound which is transmitted fro
point to another.
Unit of sound absorption equivalent to 1 square foot of perfectly absorptive material.
Acoustical phenomenon which causes sound wave to be bent or scattered around.
Minimum sound pressure level that is capable of being detected by the human ear.
Fluctuation in pressure, a particle displacement in an elastic medium.
Sound sensation in a single frequency.
Wave produced by a pure tone.
Synonymous with a lighting fixture.
The luminous intensity of light is expressed in ___.
It refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary field of ancient Rome.
In Latin, it means 'lead'.
A specially designed system of waste piping embodying the horizontal wet venting of one siz
provide free movement of air above the flow line of the drain.
Vertical flow of air used to separate different functions of spaces.
Type of lighting dealing with relatively large area lighting.
During elevator emergency, to rescue passengers, this part of the elevator is used to open th
doors from the outside.
A device which extends across at least 1/2 the width of each door leaf which will open if subj
to pressure.
Sanitary sewage from buildings shall be discharged directly to the nearest ___.
Receptacles intended to receive and discharge water, water-carried waste into a drainage sy
with which they are connected.
The simplest type of building automation system.
Standard size of an outlet for a dry standpipe located at each floor.
A vent pipe connected to a vent stack.
A vent pipe connected to a stack vent.
Instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure.
Bets type of fire detection that can detect fire during the incipient stage.
Condensing unit is a part of a ___.

A fire detector installed in a fire alarm system which uses low melting point solders or
metal that expands when exposed to heat to detect a fire.
A faucet fitted with a nozzle curving downward used as a draw-off tap.
Heat rating for a fixed temperature heat detector.
Reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of a trap.
A pipe fitting shaped like 'S'.
Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a shower stall.
Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a pedestal urinal.
Ratio of water closets for male population for elementary and secondary school.
Ratio of water closets for female population for elementary and secondary school.
Ratio of urinals for elementary school.
Ratio of water closets for female population for Principal Worship Places.
Minimum required number of water closets for female for office and public buildings serving
occupants for employees.
Where there is exposure to skin contamination due to poisonous materials, what is the ratio
lavatory to number of occupants.
Minimum head of water, in meters, required for each section of plumbing for water test.
How many days, at least, shall be given before any plumbing work inspection is done after w
notice for inspection.
Minimum time, in minutes, required for water to stay in the system or pipes for a water test w
any leaks to satisfy said testing.
Consist of a body, a checking member, and an atmospheric opening.

Minimum lead content in percent for pipes and fittings safe for humans.
Minimum vertical distance from the bottom of water pipes to the top of sewer or drain pipe if
the same trench on top of the other.
Minimum distance of water pipings from any regulating equipment, water heater, conditionin
tanks, and similar equipment requiring union fittings.
Maximum spacing of pipe supports at intervals.
Equivalent of 1/6 bend in degrees.
True or false, 60 branches or offsets may be used only when installed in a true vertical posit
Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than 1.5 meters in length unless such lin
serving sinks or urinals, true or false.
Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes 51mm or less in diameter.
Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes larger than 51 mm. Dia.
Maximum distance of any underfloor cleanout from any access door, crawl space, or crawl ho
Maximum length of a tailpiece.
Minimum length of any branch requiring separate venting.
True or false, no galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground
shall be kept at least 15 cms above ground.
Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above the roof.
Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above any other vertical surface.
Minimum vertical distance of VSTR from above of any openable window or opening.

Minimum vertical extension of VSTR from any roofdeck where it is protruded.


Minimum horizontal distance of any VSTR from a roofdeck used for other purposes aside from
protection from weather.
Minimum number of stories served by a waste stack requiring a parallel ventstack.
The rate of flow of light through a surface.
The luminous intensity of any surface in a given direction per unit of projected area.
A unit of illumination equivalent to 1 lumen per square foot.
A unit of illumination equivalent to 1 lumen per square meter.
Type of lighting system where 90-100% of light output is directed to the ceiling and upper wa
the room.
The material used for filament in an incandescent bulb.
The equivalent of filament in a fluorescent lamp.
An automatic device used for converting high, fluctuating inlet water pressure to a lower con
pressure.
An air-operated device used to open or close a damper or valve.
In theater stage house, a weight usually of iron or sand used to balance suspended scenery,
like.
On elevators, a gear-driven machine having a drum to which the wire ropes that hoist the ca
fastened, and on which they wind.
Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the counterweight.
Under NBC, the clearance between the underside of the car and the bottom of the pit shall n
less than ___.
Under NBC, the minimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight rope.
Under NBC, the minimum width between balusters in an escalator.
Under NBC, the maximum rated speed of an escalator along the angle of travel.
The effective room temperature in air-conditioning.
A private telephone system that interconnects with public telephone systems.
Resistance in alternating current system.
The reciprocal of conductance.
The rate of flow of sound energy
Lighting used primarily to draw attention to particular points of interest.
A means of producing light from gaseous discharge.
A type of High-Intensity-Discharge lamp (HID).

Sound system input device that reacts to and converts variable sound pressure into variable
electrical current.
A rate of rise type detector.
Light originating from sources not facing each other, as from windows in adjacent walls.
The process of removing calcium and magnesium deposits in water.
A lighting unit consisting of one or more electrical lamps.
A louvered construction divided into cell-like areas and used for redirecting the light emitted
overhead source.
A graph used in air-conditioning and showing the properties of air-system mixtures.
Heat that raises air temperature.
The transmission of heat energy from one place to another by circulatory movement of a ma
fluid.

A lamp designed to project and diffuse a uniform level of illumination over a large area.
In boilers, they function only when exceeds prescribed unsafe operating conditions.

What type of sound absorbent is best for lower band frequencies.


The bending of sound wave when traveling forward changes direction as it passes through di
densities.
True or false, number of fixture unit is one parameter in sizing a drainage pipe.
Water distribution system which constantly rely its pressure from the main water pipe applie
if the highest fixture is supplied continuously with the flow rate and minimum required worki
pressure.
What combination of pipe fittings is installed at the base of a soil stack?
What is the rating index of an air-conditioning/refrigeration system which rates the unit for th
number of BTU's of heat removed per watt of electrical input energy?
What mechanical equipment, coupled with a central air-conditioning system, is used to to
dehumidify and cool the air stream injected to a conditioned space.
A rigid metal housing for a group of heavy conductors insulated from each other and the enc
also called Busduct.
A heavy conductor, usually in the form of a solid copper bar, used for collecting, carrying, an
distributing large electric currents, also called a busbar.
An approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in
completely enclosed ventilated protective metal housing where the assembly is designed to
fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current.
A type of perimeter detector which detects object in heat range of body temperature.
A type of perimeter detector which detects interruption of light beam.
A type of perimeter detector which detects change in sound wave pattern.
Women's urinal fixture.
True or false, brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a reducer or adapter.
A box with a blank cover which serves the purpose of joining one different runs of raceways o
cables and provided with sufficient space for connection and branching of the enclosed cond
A type of water closet that is least efficient, subject to clogging, noisy, and use a simple was
action through a small irregular passageway.
This type of water closet is similar to that of the siphon-jet except that it has a smaller trap
passageway and smaller water surface area, moderately noisy.
A type of water closet that is noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into up leg forces contents
Use only with flush valve, requires higher pressure.
Water closet that is quiet, extremely sanitary, water is directed through the rim. It scours bow
folds over into jet; siphon.
A water closet that is sanitary, efficient, and very quiet. Water enters through the rim and th
the down leg.
A toilet bowl similar to the siphon-jet, but having the flushing water directed to the rim to cre
circular motion or vortex which scours the bowl.
A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters through the rim and a siphonic action initiate
water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway.
A water closet similar to that of the siphon jet but with a smaller water surface and trapway.

This type of water closet is prohibited by some health codes.


The concussion and banging noise that results when a volume of water moving in a pipe sud
stops or loses momentum.
The length of a pipeline measured along the centerline of the pipe and pipe fittings.
A shutoff valve closed by lowering a wedge-shaped gate across the passage.
A valve closed by a disk seating on an opening in an internal wall.
Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or sewage treatment plant.
The centerline of pipe.
The interior top surface of a pipe.
The interior bottom surface of a pipe.
A type of perimeter detector which is subject to false alarm from aircraft radar and from mov
outside building through window, wood doors, and the like. It uses radio waves.

This type of perimeter detector uses both the Passive infrared and Ultrasonic or Microwave s
intrusion.
Color code for pipes containing acid.
A high intensity discharge lamp in which the light is produced by the radiation from a mixture
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
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
with chemically with tungsten.
A type of lamp generally used for roadways and sidewalks, uses sodium gas.

Building with fire alarm and suppression system.


This shows the vertical relationships of all panels, feeders, switches, switchboards, and majo
components are shown up to, but not including, branch circuiting, it is an electrical version o
vertical section taken through the building.
In elevator, it detects the obstacles during the door closing, and reopens the door if there is
something. Photocell can be used together with this.
It prevents passengers from falling into the hoistway when they try to get out of the car whic
stopped between the floors.
In elevator, it makes the buzzer alarm when the car is overloaded and the door remains open
overloading is eliminated.
In elevator, it protects the equipment from over current.
In elevator, these prevent the excessive car travel at the highest and lowest floor.
In escalators, these stop the escalator if a foreign object becomes wedged at the guard.
In escalators, this is located at the bottom truss of the escalator and provided with on and off
positions to stop or prevents the escalator from starting during maintenance service.
This device, in escalators, is provided at the drive unit location to protect against accidental
movement of the escalator during inspection of the drives or during general maintenance.
This device, in escalators, stops the escalator automatically if an abnormal current is supplie
the motor.

This switch cuts off all current supply to the escalator for inspection, maintenance, or repairs
In a lightning protection system, the combination of a metal rod and its brace or footing, on t
upper part of a structure.
One of the earlier plastic to be developed in 1938, a du pont trade name for the white, soft, w
and non-adhesive polymer of tetrafluoroethylene.
second.
measure of the sound insulation value of the partition, the higher the number, the greater th
insulation value.
The cooling effect obtained when 1 ton of ice at 32 oF (0 oC) melts to water at the same
temperature in 24 hrs. (equivalent to 12,000 Btu/hr)
What does AHU mean in the HVAC System?
A branch of science the deals with the control and propagation of sound.
It is the instantaneous, local reduction in density of a gas resulting from passage of a soundw
the region in which the density is reduced at some instant.
__________ is a physical wave or simply a series of pressure vibrations.
It is the amount of decibels limited for a comfortable hearing.
The SI unit of electric charge equal to the quantity of electricity transferred along the condu
a current of one ampere in one second
A set of conductors which extends from the main switch board to a distributing center with n
circuit connected to it between the source and the distributing center. At the center, it is
terminated at the panel board which is actually lower capacity switch board [A] Subfeeder Ci
[B] Main Switchboard [C] Branch Circuit [D] Feeder Circuit
. The over head service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to and including
splices, if any, connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building or other structu
Service Cable [B] Overhead Service Entrance Conductions [C] Service drop [D] Secondary
Distribution Mains
The underground position of service conductors extending from a main power line or transfor
a building [A] Switch board [B] Service Lateral [C] Unit Substation [D] Service Equipment
Electrical term raceway applies to: [A] Where electric car passes [B] conductor of heavy loa
energy [C] a channel system in carrying electric wires [D] a grouping of transformers
In electrical wiring, a metal enclosure for housing and protecting electrical wires or cable tha
joined together in connecting or branching electric circuits [A] Junction Box [B] Cut Out Box [
Box [D] Pull out box
The energy per unit charge available for conversion from a chemical, mechanical, or other fo
energy into electrical energy, or vise versa, in conversion devices as a battery, generator, or
[A] amperage [B] potential Difference [C] watt [D] Electromotive Force
A flexible, non metallic, fire-resistant tubing for conductors in knob-and-tube wiring. [A] Loom
Cord [C] Connector [D] Terminal
The materials widely used as an insulation covering in electric cables which are made of met
phenollic compound [a] Bakelite [B] Mica [C] Polyester Nylon [D] Polyethylene
A condition resulting from bridging any part of a circuit with a conductor of a very low resista
Branch Circuit [B] Open Circuit [C] Series Circuit [D] Short Circuit
What is the other term for distribution panel.
What is the standard length of steel conduits?

It is a type of steel conduit that has a thickness of 0.071mm? [A] Intermediate Metal Conduit
[B] Rigid Steel Conduit [C] Electric Metal Tubing [D] NONA
What is the minimum branch circuit rating for household ranges and cooking appliances?
What type of wire or cable with specifications as underground service entrance cable single
conductor with operating temperature of 75 degrees centigrade; a single or multi conductor
assembly provided with or without an overall covering primarily used for service wire. [A] US
XHHW [C] THWN [D] UF
What is the minimum required vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from
ground, at the electrical service entrance to buildings, or at the drip loop of the building elec
entrance, or above areas or sidewalks accessible only to pedestrians, measured from the fina
grade or other accessible surface only for service drop cables supported on and cabled toget
with grounded bare messenger wire and limited to 300 volts to ground? (Phil. Electrical Code
3000 mm. [B] 3500 mm. [C] 3200 mm. [D] 3100 mm.
A device for converting chemical into electric energy, usually consisting of a receptacle with
electrodes in an electrolyte. (EL 001)
A factory assembled conductors insulated with a highly compressed refractory mineral insula
enclosed in a liquid and gas tight continuous copper sheath. To maintain its integrity termina
are made with compression rings, glands and sealing compounds [A] Metal Clad Cable type M
Armored Cable type ACL [C] Armored Cable type AC [D] Mineral Insulated Cable Type MI
A type of Alternating current generated by the alternator where its wave rises to a peak, sink
zero, drops to a negative peak, and rises again to zero a number of times each second, depe
on the frequency for which the machine is designed [A] Two Phase [B] Three Phase [C] Single
[D] Double Phase
Type of flexible cable which is fabricated assembly of insulated conductors in a flexible meta
sheath: [A] Metal Clad Cable type MC [B] Armored Cable type ACL [C] Armored Cable type AC
Mineral Insulated Cable Type MI
What type of wire or cable with specification as building wire for wet and dry locations with a
operating temperature of 75 degrees centigrade? (EL 023) [A] THW-Oil [B] XHHW [C] USE [D]
What type of building wire has a trade name as Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic u
dry and wet locations. (EL 024 / CDEP VI-22) [A] TW [B] THHN [C] MTW [D] THW
It is a switch in which a hinge copper blade is placed between two contact clips. (EL 005)
A rubber or plastic washer inserted in a hole in a metal part to prevent grounding of a wire p
through the hole. (EL 005) [A] Bushing [B] Shield [C] Grommet [D] Insulator
It is a switch in which a lever or knob, moving through a small arc, causes the contacts to op
close an electric circuit. (EL 005A / CDEP IV-24).
True or False, The specification on the electric wire THWN refers to Moisture and Heat Resista
Thermoplastic
True or False, The specification on the electric wire XHHW refers to Moisture and Heat Resista
Cross Linked Thermosetting Polyethylene
The minimum allowable clearance from the highest point of the roof to the service drop cond
as per National building code: (NBC p. 212) [A] 2.50 M. [B] 3.00 M. [C] 2.00 m. [D] 4.00 m.
What is the vertical clearance of unguarded rigid energized parts, over 750 V to 22 kV over r
accessible to vehicles but not subject to truck traffic. (NBC p. 213) [A] 4000 mm. [B] 4100 mm
3800 mm. [C] 3900 mm.

What is the vertical clearance of an open supply conductors, over 750 V to 22 kV over or und
roofs or projections not readily accessible to pedestrians. (NBC p. 213) [A] 4000 mm. [B] 410
[C] 3800 mm. [C] 3900 mm.
3. These devices operates either at microwave frequencies or at ultrasonic frequencies, dete
motion in the protected area by the Doppler effect; (mech&elec eqmt for bldg by stein pg.11
Acoustic Detectors [B] reflexive Beam devices [C] Motion Detectors [D] Photoelectric Devices
lighting that provides illumination to special object like sculptures [A] Specific Lighting [B] Ind
Lighting [C] Accent Lighting [D] General Lighting
type of lighting where 90- 100% of light output is directed to ceiling or upper walls [A] Specifi
Lighting [B] Indirect Lighting [C] Accent Lighting [D] General Lighting
lighting used primarily to draw attention to particular points of interest [A] Specific Lighting [
Indirect Lighting [C] Accent Lighting [D] General Lighting
the sensation by which an observer is able to distinguish between differences in luminance
luminous intensity expressed in candelas
Provision for building with an expected electric load demand of 200KVA [A] Transformer Box [
transformer Room [C] Transformer Vault [D] Transformer Kit
The conversion of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)
A kind of flourescent lamp that does not use starter element

A vertical flow of air used to separate different function of spaces


Another type of circuit breaker element other than bolt-on
The most practical conductor of electricity [A] Gold Wire [B] Iron Wire [C] Copper Wire [D] Silv
Wire
NONA
A device used to convert voltage from higher to lower or vise versa
Metal containing no iron such as copper, brass and aluminum [A] Ferrous Metal [B] Non ferro
Metal [C] Aluminum Metal [D] NONE
a type of Wiring not concealed by the building sructure [A] Open Wiring [B] Closed Wiring [C]
Concelead Wiring [D] Merged Wiring
The voltage across the welding arc
A synthetic non-flammable insulating liquid which, when decomposed by an elctric arc evolv
non-explosive gases [A] Askarel [B] Alkaline [C] Alkyd [D] NONE
Is combination of all or a portion of component parts included in an electric apparatus, moun
a supporting frame or panel and properly interwined
Minimum load over a given period of time
Is a conductor, or group of conductors, in switchgear assemblies which serves as a common
[B] Busway [C] taxi [D] Raceway
Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a com
enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the system is design to carry fault curre
to withstand the magnetic forces of the current [A] Bus [B] Busway [C] taxi [D] Raceway
System of conductor forming an essentially continuous conducting network over the object
protected and including any conductors necessary for interconnections of the object protecte
an adequate ground [A] Cage [B] Hub [C] Box [D] NONE
A device design to open under abnormal conditions a current carrying circuit without injury it

A device or group of devices which serves to govern in some predetermined manner, the ele
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
gradient exceeding a certain critical value [A] Corona [B] Korona [C] Crown [D] NONA
A metal housing that houses the circuit breaker or fuses; surface mounted
Is the ratio of the maximum demand of the system or part of the system to the total connect
of the system
A unit of electrical system which is intended to carry but not utilize electrical energy [A] Devi
Load [C] Circuit [D] Connection
A single enclosed runway for conductor cables
Machine which transforms electric power into mechanical power
plant and the branch circuit overcurrent device [A] Conductors [B] Insulators [C] Feeders [D]
sappers
An overcurrent protective device with a circuit opening fusible member which is heated and s
by the passage of the overcurrent through it
Density of the luminous flux on a surface [A] Lightness [B] Brightness [C] Illumination [D] Lig
Artificial source of light
Device for mechanical support of light
A radiant energy
current
Is a transient electric disturbance in an electric circuit caused by lightning [A] Lightning Surg
Lighting Surge [C] Light Surge [D] Power Surge
Point of the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment
Maximum load consumed by a unit in a stated period of time
Device or equipment which is supended from overhead either by means of the flexible cord [
Upright [B] Concealed [C] Pendent [D] NONE
Auxillary conductor used in connection with remote measuring devices for operating apparat
distant point [a] Alloy Wire [B] Copper Wire [C] Pilot Wire [D] Lead Wire
Box with a blank cover which is inserted in one or more runs of raceway to facilitate pulling in
conductors and the distributing of the conductors [A] Manual Pull Box [B] Pull box [C] Outlet B
Tool Box
A raceway especially constructed for the purpose of physical protection of conductors, the pu
or the withdrawing of wires or cables after the conduit is in place and made of metal pipe of
standard width and thickness
Enclosure of porcelain or other insulating material fitted with terminals and intended for conn
the flexible cord carrying a pendent to permanent wiring
The overhead service conductor from the last pole or other aerial support to and including sp
any connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building
The raceway that encloses the service entrance conductors
Cable designed for service under water
Is a transient variation in the current potential or power

This is used to supply a single phase lighting load and three phase power load simultaneousl

Definition of "T" in electrical wiring cables

Definition of "TW" in electrical wiring cables


Definition of "UF"
Definition of "FEPW" [A] Flourinated Ethylene Propylene Moisture Resistant [B] Flourine Ethyl
Propylene Moisture Resistant [C] Flauric Ethylene Propyaea Moist Resistant [D] NONE
Definition of "RH" in electrical wiring cables
Definition of "RHw" in electrical wiring cables
Definition of "Ruw" in electrical wiring cables
Definition of "THW" in electrical wiring cables

Definition of "THWN" in electrical wiring cables

Definition of "XHHW" in electrical wiring cables


Definition of "BX" in electrical wiring cables
Definition of "THHN" in electrical wiring cables
Definition of "PE"
Definition of "SA"

Definition of "AVA"
switch
A chamber to detect fire
Uses the interruption of small current flow between electrodes by smoke in ionized sampling
Ionization Smoke Heat Detector [B] Smoke Detector [C] Heat Detector [D] Beam Detector
It responds to the high-frequency radiant energy from flames. Alarm is only triggered when IR
energy flickers at rate which is chracteristics of flame [A] Smoke Detector [B] Beam Detector
Motion Detector [D] Infrared Flame Detector
Use of the scattering of light by smoke into view of photo cell through incandescent or diode
Photoelectric Smoke Detector [D] Motion Detector [C] Smoke Detector [D] Heat Detector
Fabricated assembly of insulated conductors enclosed in flexible metal sheath. It is used both
exposed and concealed work
Is a single or multi conductor solid dielectric insulated cable rated at 2,000 volts or higher. Th
is used for power system up to 35,000 volts [A] Low Voltage Cable [B] Medium Voltage cable
High Voltage Cable [D] Ultra Voltage Cable
Part of the facility which accept the house cable riser and house the terminal block at each fl
and at the highest or end of a feeder riser cable

and digital telephone system, video conferencing, satellite links, structured cabling and simil
devices
Parking management system for two types of vehicular deterrent either articulated arm type
straight beam type. It can be activated by means of radio frequency remote control, push pu
button switch, photocell, magnetic loop or acces control
Higher than 20,000 Hertz [A] Supersonic [B] Ultrasonic [C] Ultimate Sonic [D] NONE
Perceptual characteristic of sound which is the average rate of flow of energy per unit area
perpendicular to the direction of propagation
Natural energy source derived from force of wind acting on oblique blades that radiates from
attached to a dynamo to produce electricity

latent heat

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national Power
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heat

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tungsten

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gate valve
globe valve

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control panel

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air handling unit


acoustics

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sound

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Correct
Correct

a
30 Amperes

Correct
Correct

Correct

Correct

Cell

Correct

Correct

Correct

Correct

Correct

d
Knife Switch

Correct
Correct

Correct

Toggle Switch

Correct
1 Correct
1 Correct

Correct

Correct

Correct

Correct

Correct

Correct

c
Brightness
Candlepower

Correct
Correct
Correct

c
Rectifier
Rapid Start Flourescent
Lamp
Air Curtain
Plug in type
c
c
transformer

Correct
Correct

Correct

a
Arc Voltage

Correct
Correct

Correct

Assembly
Base load

Correct
Correct

Correct

Correct

a
Circuit Breaker

Correct
Correct

Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct

Controller

Correct

a
Cut Out Box

Correct
Correct

Demand factor

Correct

a
Duct
Electric Motor

Correct
Correct
Correct

Correct

Fuse
c
Lamp
Lampholder
Light
Lightning Arrester

Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct

b
Outlet
Peak Load

Correct
Correct
Correct

Correct

Correct

Correct

Rigid Metal Conduit

Correct

Rosette

Correct

Service Drop
Service raceway
Submarine cable
Surge
Delta-Delta for Power
and Lighting

Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct

thermoplastic
Moisture temperature
Resistant
Underground Feeder

Correct

a
Heat resistant Rubber
Heat and Moisture
resistant Rubber
Heat resistant Latex
Rubber
Moisture and Heat
Resistant Thermoplastic
Heat and Moisture
resistant Thermoplastic
with nylon
Moisture and Heat
Resistant Cross link
Polymer
Armored Cable
Thermoplastic Heat
resistant
Polyethelene
silicon asbestos
asbestos and varnish
cambric
Thermostat
Detector

Correct
Correct

Correct

Correct

Correct

Armored Cable

Correct

b
Telephone Terminal
cabinet

Correct

Correct
Correct

Correct
Correct
Correct

Correct

Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct
Correct

Correct

Telecommunication
system

Correct

automated retractable
pillar system
a

Correct
Correct

Intensity

Correct

Windmill

Correct

Total Score:

167

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