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TLE –IA-ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE 9
1. What is the material used where the flush-type lamp holder is attached?
A. Circuit breaker
B. Junction box
C. Switch
D. Utility box
2. It is a kind of switch which controls lamp in two different location.
A. SPST
B. S3w
C. SPD
D. S2
3. What is the material used where the flush-type convenience outlet and
switch are attached?
A. Adapters
B. Conduit
C. Junction box
D. Utility box
4. In the electrical wiring plan, where did you install nearly all the switches
to make them easy to locate?
A. Ceiling
B. Door
C. Floor
D. Windows
5. Where is metallic tubing commonly used?
A. Electrical wiring
B. Plumbing systems
C. Structural support
D. Telecommunications
6. What is the most common material used for metallic tubing?
A. Aluminum
B. Brass
C. Copper
D. Steel
7. What would you consider when installing metallic tubing?
A. Fireproofing
B. Grounding
C. Insulation
D. Waterproofing
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8. What is the purpose of using couplings in metallic tubing installations?
A. To provide electrical grounding
B. To seal the tubing against moisture
C. To connect different sizes of tubing
D. To enhance the flexibility of the tubing
9. What type of tool is being used to loosen or fasten the screw with a single
slot head?
A. Allen wrench/screwdriver
B. Flat/Standard screwdriver
C.Philip screwdriver
D.Stubby screwdriver
10. Which of the following is NOT an example of an electrical hand tool?
A. Hammer
B. Pliers
C. Screwdriver
D. Wire stripper
11. Which equipment is commonly used to measure voltage in electrical
circuits?
A. Clamp meter
B. Multimeter
C. Oscilloscope
D. Voltage tester
12. Which tool is commonly used to strip the outer jacket of electrical
cables?
A. Pliers
B. Utility knife
C. Wire cutter
D. Wire stripper
13. Where did you put the part of the electrical wiring plan that contains the
name and address of the owner and the signature and dry seal of a master
electrician or electrical engineer?
A. Location map
B. Riser diagram
C. Specification
D. Title block
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14. Where do you find the part of the electrical wiring plan that consists of
the type of service, single phase, 2-wire or 3-wire, and voltage?
A. Location map
B. Riser diagram
C. Specification
D. Title block
15. Which part of the electrical wiring plan shows specifications for branch
circuits, size of wire, circuit protection rating, and size of conduit?
A. Legend
B. Load Schedule
C. Location Map
D. Title Block
16. Which part of the electrical plan shows the meaning of electrical
symbols?
A. Floor Plan
B. Legend
C. Specification
D. Title Block
17. Which tool is being described by this function as being used to remove
insulation from wires and cables in low- and high-voltage transmission
lines?
A. Combination pliers
B. Electrician’s knife
C. Long-nose pliers
D. Wire stripper
18. Which is the best tool that is suitable for measuring the values of
voltage, current, and resistance?
A. Drilling Equipment
B. Megger
C. Multi-tester
D. Volt-Ohmmeter-Milliammeter
19. Which is the best electrical safety device that must be worn during
electrical wiring?
A. Apron
B. armor
C. face shield
D. rubber gloves
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20. Which is the best material to use to store flammable cleaning solvent?
A. Aluminum basin
B. Closed tin container
C. Plastic basin
D. Plastic pail
21. Based on PEC, what is the minimum ampere rating of a circuit breaker
that shall be used in a light circuit?
A. 15A
B. 20A
C. 30A
D. 40A
22. What is the required minimum ampere rating of a circuit breaker for
general-purpose convenience outlets?
A. 15A
B. 20A
C. 30A
D. 40A
23. What is the PEC-required ampere rating of the laundry outlets?
A. 15A
B. 20A
C. 30A
D. 40A
24. Which of the following is not advisable for a typical application for
electrical metallic tubing (EMT)?
A. Commercial wiring
B. Industrial wiring
C. Residential wiring
D. Underground installations
25. Which of the following statements is considered the main purpose of
wireways, cables, and trays in electrical installations?
A. To ensure electrical safety
B. To improve energy efficiency
C. To enhance visual aesthetics
D. To provide structural support
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26. Which of the following statements supports the purpose of grounding
conductors in a wireway installation?
A. To improve cable flexibility
B. To minimize cable resistance
C. To reduce electromagnetic interference
D. To provide a path for electrical faults
27. Which is the best tool that is used to cut electrical metallic tubing?
A. Hacksaw
B. Hammer
C. Pliers
D. Screwdriver
28. Which of the following is the technical representation of an electrical
system proposed to be installed in a building or house?
A. Electrical Wiring Plan
B. Lighting Layout
C. Power Layout
D. Specification
29. If you are going to prepare a wiring plan, in what particular part of it can
you draw a single line-diagram presentation of the entire electrical circuit
from the service entrance up to the smallest circuit branch?
A. Location
B. Riser diagram
C. Specification
D. Tittle block
30. In which part of the wiring plan can you find the classification of service,
types of wiring methods, number of branches of a circuit, and materials
used?
A. Location
B. Riser diagram
C. Specification
D. Tittle block
31. What specific electrical material will you use when installing electrical
wiring fixtures like switches and receptacles?
A. Electrical boxes
B. Square box and utility box
C. Utility box and junction box
D. Square box and Junction box
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32. What electrical materials will you choose when installing convenience
outlets on walls?
A. Frames
B. Fitting
C. Junction box
D. Utility box
33. What height measurement will you use when installing the convenience
outlet from the floor line upon mounting?
A. 0.35 meter
B. 0.5 meter
C. 0.75 meter
D. 1.0 meter
34. What actual circuit protection is applied in a lighting circuit with a total
of 3.90 amperes?
A. 15 Amp
B. 20 Amp
C. 30 Amp
D. 60 Amp
35. A copper conductor is used to supply an air conditioning load. What size
of wire will you use that is safe and economical?
A. #8 AWG
B. #10 AWG
C. #12 AWG
D. #14 AWG
36. A microwave oven with 1,000 watts of power operates for an average of
3.5 hours a day. What is the ideal circuit breaker rating for this load?
A. 15 AMP
B. 20 AMP
C. 30 AMP
D. 60 AMP
37. What is the computed protection of a circuit having 8 loads carrying 100
watts?
A. 15 AMP
B. 20 AMP
C. 30 AMP
D. 60 AMP
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38. What is the desired amperage rating of the main breaker?
A.15 Amp
B. 20 Amp
C. 30 Amp
D. 60 Amp
39. Which of the electrical devices is used to control the flow of current in a
circuit, or even the entire circuit?
A. Flush-type switch
B. Main switch
C. Tumbler switch
D. Switches
40. Which of the following circuit protective devices automatically blows and
cuts the current when an overload or short circuit happens?
A. Adapters
B. Circuit breaker
C. Fuse
D. Switch
41. It is the wiring that connects directly to the main panel and supplies
power to lighting outlets and power outlets.
A. Conduit layout
B. Circuit homerun
C. Lighting circuit
D. Main feeder
42. Which of the following electrical materials is used to determine the
accurate power rating?
A. Circuit breaker
B. Kilowatt hour meter
C. Panel board
D. Service cap
43. Which of the following mechanical switching devices supports the
requirements specified for isolating function?
A. Isolation
B. Isolating switch
C. Main isolating switch
D. Switch gear
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44.Why is it necessary to adjust the zero-ohm adjuster knob of the
ohmmeter?
A. To align the needle pointer
B. To acquire an accurate measurement
C. To determine the low and high resistances
D. To multiply the scale reading to zero
45. In a wiring diagram, what is the significant feature?
A. It shows the wiring specification.
B. It shows the wiring connection.
C. It shows the circuit board function.
D. It shows the components specification.
46. Using common hand tools like pliers and wire cutters leads to a lot of
injuries. What could be done to stop accidents when using hand tools?
A. Using the right tool can increase the risk of injury and damage to the
tool.
B. Inspect your hand tools after use to ensure they are in good condition
and not damaged.
C. Wearing proper safety gear such as eye protection, gloves, and close-
toed shoes can help prevent injuries when using basic hand tools.
D. Gripping hand tools improperly and securely to prevent them from
slipping or flying out of your hand. Use a non-slip grip or gloves to
improve your grip.
47. What is the actual resistance of a conduit if the pointer indicator of the
ohmmeter rests at 30 ohms on the ohmmeter scale and has a range of
Rx10?
A. 3 ohms
B. 30 ohms
C. 300 ohms
D. 3k ohms
48. The owner hired an electrician to prepare and install the electrical wiring
for his house. The electrician, with the owner's consent, decided to use a
larger size of wiring for the circuit breaker to anticipate overload. After some
time, the house was on fire. After the investigation, it was proven that the
cause of the fire was faulty wiring. Why did the circuit breaker fail to detect
the short circuit or overloading?
A. The circuit breaker is defective.
B. The capacity of the wire is too large.
C. The capacity of the wire is too small.
D.The circuit breaker was too far away from where the short circuit
happened.
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49. If you decide to check if the output of the 230V AC outlet is accurate,
what is the best statement that supports your decision?
A. Connect the test probes in series with the AC source.
B. Connect the test probes in parallel with the AC source.
C. Connect the test probes in series and parallel with the AC source.
D. Connect the test probes in series using one terminal lead to the AC
source.
50. Which of the following statements describes the load schedule except for
A. Number of junction boxes and circuit branches
B. Total wattage rating of the load per circuit branch
C. Number of branch circuits in the electrical wiring system
D. Number of light outlets, power outlet, and switches per branch
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