Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

BatStateU Alangilan
Alangilan, Batangas City
College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts
https://batstate-u.edu.ph/, Tel. No. (043) 425-0139 loc. 118/2121

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Second Semester, AY 2022-2023

Course Code EE - 409

Course Title Electrical Standards and Practices
Section EE 3201
Date March 29, 2022
Time 1:00PM – 5:00PM

SR-Code 19-08765
Name of Student JIMWELL V. PEREZ

Instructions to Students
1. Answer ALL FOUR (4) questions ILOs Questions Points
2. Start each question on a separate page ILO 1 I(1-10) & 30
III(10pts)
3. This paper is in ONE (1) section(s) only
ILO 2 II(1-15) & 40
IV(10pts)
NO. SECTIONS POINTS
1. Enumerations 20
2. Multiple Choice 30
3. Abbreviations 10
4 Essay/Short Answer 10
TOTAL POINTS 70

4. This is a closed book examination; no notes are permitted.

5. Severe disciplinary action will be taken against those caught violating examination rules.
Directions:
Write your answer on your answer sheet provided. Any form of ERASURES and
ALTERATIONS are considered wrong. Pencil and Friction pen are not allowed to use. Any form of
CHEATING will be given a grade of 0% for this exam.

I. Enumeration
Write the correct answer in each questions right after each sentences. (2 pts.)

1. It refers to the choice of electrical systems, including planning and detailing of

requirements for protection, control, monitoring, and coordination and interlocking of
electrical systems among others.

2. The probability that a System or Component will perform a required task or mission for
a specified time in a specified environment. It is the ability of a power system to
continuously provide service to its Customers.

3. The overall energy program formulated and updated yearly by the DOE and submitted
to Congress pursuant to R.A. 7638.

4. Any building, room or separate place which houses or encloses electric supply
equipment connected to transmission or distribution lines and the interior of which is
accessible, as a rule, only to properly qualified persons.

5. Any equipment which produces, modifies, regulates, or controls the supply of electric
energy.

6. The component of System Loss that is not related to the physical characteristics and
functions of the electrical system, and is caused primarily by human action, whether
intentional or not. Non-Technical Loss includes the Energy lost due to pilferage,
tampering of Meters, and erroneous Meter reading.

7. The independent, quasi-judicial regulatory body created pursuant to Republic Act No.
9136, which is mandated to promote competition, encourage market development,
ensure customer choice, and penalize abuse of market power in the restructured
electricity industry and among other functions, promulgate and enforce the Philippine
Grid Code and the Philippine Distribution Code.

8. An instrument transformer intended to have its primary winding connected in series

with the conductor carrying the current to be measured or controlled.

9. He/She supervise and regulate the practice of electrical engineering in the Philippines.

10. It is for specific fields in which the applicants have specialized knowledge, training and
experience and have demonstrated their competence and expertise. The Board shall,
subject to the approval of the Commission, and after consultation with the said
association, prescribe and issue the necessary guidelines for the issuance of these
certificates.
II. Multiple Choices (30 points)
Answer each question. Write the letter of your answers before the number (no erasures) (1 pt.
each). Show your complete explanation/understanding (1 to 2 sentences only) below of each question.
(1 pts. each)

1. The passing general weighted average rating for the licensure examination for Registered
Electrical Engineers must be 70% with NO Grade below _____ in any subjects in Mathematics,
ESAS and Electrical Engineering as required under Section 19(b) of RA 7920
A.55% C. 60%
B. 65% D. 50%

2. RA 9136 is ______________________.
A. Electric Power Installation Reform Act
B. Energy Power Isolation Reform Act
C. Electric Power Industry Reform Act
D. Energy Power Institution Reliability Act

3. Recognizable as suitable for the specific purpose, function, use, environment application,
where described in a particular Code requirement
A. listed
B. labeled
C. approved
D. identified

4. PSALM in EPIRA stands for?

A. Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management
B. Power Section Assets and Liabilities Management
C. Power Section Assessment and Liabilities Management
D. Power Section Assets and Liaison Management

5. What is CPE in RA7920 stands for?

A. Context Power Exam C. Continuing Power Education
B. Continuing Professional Education D. Context Power Education
6. In RA 7920, under Penalty Code, the fine shall be __________.
A. more than P6,000 C. less than P10,000
B. less than P6,000 D. more than P10,000

7. Each member of the Board of Electrical Engineering must be at least ____ years of age.
A. 40 C. 35
B. 30 D. 28

8. Ethics may be defined as the following, EXCEPT

A. A philosophical concept dealing with moral conduct
B. A set of rules promulgated by law to control criminality
C. A set of standards establishing right and wrong
D. Rules that describes one’s duty to society and to fellow professionals

9. A contract document which show the physical details of work.

A. plan C. invitation to bid
B. specification D. schedule

10. The executive officer of the Board of Electrical Engineering is ________

A. PRC Commissioner C. Civil Service Commission
B. Chairman of the Board of EE D. IEEE President

11. Article IV, Rule ___ Requirements for examinations as REE

A. 14 C. 16
B. 15 D. 17

13. What is the article V of Code of Ethics for Electrical Engineers

A. Professional Life C. Effectively
B. Penal provisions D. Relations with Client and Employer
 14. RA 9136 has four sectors, which of the following is NOT included
A. supply C. generation
B. distribution D. system operation

15. In RA 7920, what rule is the date and place of exam?

A. 9 C. 10
B. 12 D. 11

III. Give the correct word in each abbreviation below. (1 point each)

1. WESM - ______________________________
2. MAIFI - ______________________________
3. TNP - _________________________________
4. CPE - _________________________________
5. PEE - _________________________________
6. UVLS - ________________________________
7. SCADA - _______________________________
8. PEC - _________________________________
9. MSP - _________________________________
10. IEC - __________________________________

IV. Essay (10 pts) Write your answer below the questions (1 to 5 sentences only)

Why EPIRA law was created? And what are the benefits of EPIRA law to the consumers?

“The thing that counts is not what we know but the ability to use what we know.”
Prepared by:

Engr. Margielou T. Delen

Instructor I
Date: March 29, 2022

Checked and verified by:

Engr. Elenor M. Reyes

EE/CpE Department Chair
Date: