LE1

Question 1

What is the purpose (4) of the PEC?

Answer 1

Practical safeguarding, Adequacy, Intention, and Relation to other international standards

Question 2

What are the scopes (11) of PEC?

Answer 2

Public and private building, 
Electric generating plants, 
Industrial plants, 
Transformer stations, 
Permanent/Temporary substation, 
Airfields, 
Railways Switchyard, 
Yards/Carnivals/Park/Car Park, 
Quarries/Mines, 
Watercraft, 
Dockyards

Question 3

Mandatory rules are …

Answer 3

actions that are specifically required or prohibited

Question 4

Mandatory rules are usually characterized by the terms …

Answer 4

shall or shall not / shan’t

Question 5

Permissive rules are …

Answer 5

actions that are allowed but not required

Question 6

Permissive rules are usually characterized by the terms …

Answer 6

shall be permitted or shall not be required

Question 7

These are references to related sections of the Code, or information related to a Code rule, is included in the Code in the form of fine print notes (FPN)

Answer 7

Explanatory Materials

Question 8

The current in amperes, that a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating.

Answer 8

Ampacity

Question 9

A device that, by insertion in receptacle, establishes a connection between the conductors of the attached flexible cord and the conductors connected permanently to the receptacle.

Answer 9

Plug cap

Question 10

Circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlet(s).

Answer 10

Branch circuit

Question 11

A device designed to open and close a circuit by nonautomatic means and to open circuit automatically on a predetermined overcurrent without damage to itself when properly applied with its rating.

Answer 11

Circuit breaker

Question 12

Give 5 types of CB

Answer 12

Adjustable, Instantaneous, Inverse time, Non-adjustable, Setting

Question 13

An outlet intended for the direct connection of lampholder, luminaire, or a pendant cord terminating in lampholder.

Answer 13

Lighting Outlet

Question 14

An excess of the rated current of equipment or the ampacity of a conductor.

Answer 14

Overcurrent

Question 15

A single panel or group of panel units designed for assembly in the form of a single panel, including buses and automatic overcurrent devices

Answer 15

Panel board

Question 16

A circuit conductor that is intentionally grounded

Answer 16

Grounded conductor

Question 17

Grounded conductors are usually distinguishable by …

Answer 17

Continuous white or gray outer finish,

Three continuous white stripes along its length on any color conductors EXCEPT GREEN

Question 18

Meter shall be included for a show window, measured horizontally along its base.
True or False?

Answer 18

True

Question 19

These boxes are used for easier pulling of wires

Answer 19

Pull boxes

Question 20

These boxes are usually rectangle or octagonal. It may also be a part of the conduit.

Answer 20

Junction boxes

Question 21

the conduits for installation inside ceilings, wood partitions, underground, shall be PCV.
True or False

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Conduits for service entrance shall be rigid steel conduit.

True or False

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Light switches and convenience outlet shall be rated …

Answer 23

10A, 250V AC

Question 24

A 40W fluorescent lamp can illuminate an area of

Answer 24

10m2

Question 25

The maximum distance from CO to CO is ....

Answer 25

12ft

Question 26

Protection against physical damage of cables and raceways using a steel plate or bushing must be at least ______ thick

Answer 26

1.6mm

Question 27

Protection against physical damage of cables and raceways must not be less than _______ from the nearest edge

Answer 27

30mm

Question 28

Give examples of protection against physical damage of cables and raceways

Answer 28

Bored holes, Notches in wood

Question 29

Direct buried conductors or cables shall be permitted to be spliced or tapped without the use of splice box. True or False

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Backfill that may damage raceways or cables shall not be placed in an excavation of the raceway or cables. To prevent damage to the raceway or cable, protection shall be provided by approved means True or False

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Raceway shall be sealed or plugged at either or both ends to avoid moisture at live parts True or False

Answer 31

True

Question 32

For indoor wet locations, the entire wiring system, shall be mounted so that there is at least ______ airspace between it and the wall or supporting surface

Answer 32

6mm

Question 33

Give 3 support method

Answer 33

Clamping, Boxes with covers, method of equal effectiveness

Question 34

No wiring system of any type shall be installed in ducts used to transport dust, loose stock, or flammable vapors. True or False

Answer 34

True

Question 35

What are the methods of marking?

Answer 35

Surface marking, marker tape, tag marking

Question 36

What are the plan requirements?

Answer 36

Location and Site plans, Legends, General notes, Electrical layout, Schedule of load, Design analysis, One line diagram, Title block