ANSWERS:

1. 4 sq.mm, 2.5 sq.mm.

2. Phase-black and Neutral-white and Ground-green
3. 610 mm
4. 40% fill over 2 wires (NEC CHAPTER 9 ,TABLE 1).
5. 1000 V, 50 MEGA OHM
6. 2.4 METER
7. Threaded rigid metal conduit
8. ¾”
9. PVC Conduit type DB 120 per NEMA TC6&8 or NEMA TC2 type EPC 40 or PVC
Coated rigid steel conduit.
10. NEMA VE1 , NEMA VE2
11. 2 Meters.
12. True
13. UL-Underwriters Laboratory. CSA- Canadian Standards Association.
14. Class I Div I Group A, Class I Zone !Group IIC
15. 4,4X
16. EEXD-Explosion proof, type of protection d, 118-Gas Group1 TS-Temperature
Grade
17. 3.60 Degree.
18. Classified Area Drawing.
19. Barrier type Cable Glands (Utilizing sealing compound)
20. A cable typically multi-pair/triad extending between the field junction boxes
and marshalling cabinets in control or PIB buildings.
21.150 mm
22. Safety Ground, Instrumentation DC & Shield Ground.
23. Less than 1 ohm
24. No
25. GFCI
26. True
27. Gl-0002.705
28.10 MM2 (8 AWG)
29. 500mm2(1000 kcmils)
30. True
31. Insulated ring tongue, locking fork tongue, flanged fork tongue and pin type
32. 25mm
33. 2000cm3, 300
34. True
35. 300mm
 COMPUTER BASED TEST ELECTRICAL QUESTION AND ANSWER
1. What is the minimum depth of the cable trench?
a) 600
b) 460
c) 500
d) 760
2. What is the minimum depth of LV power cable trench?
a) 610
b) 760
c) 600
d) 460
3. What is the minimum depth of MV power cable?
a) 760
b) 920
c) 800
d) 610
4. Which cable tray shall be use in fire hazardous area?
a) Stainless steel
b) Aluminium
c) Fibre glass
d) Copper
5. Which standard for hazardous location?
a) SAES-B-054
b) SAES-B-064
c) SAES-B-068
d) SAES-B-058
6. AC cable shall not be use in
a) In cable tray
b) In side ceiling
c) exposed corrosive area
d) Inside wall of tiles
7. EMT conduit shall be use in.
a) Non hazardous indoor area
b) Outdoor
c) Corrosive area
d) Hazardous area
8. What is zero and span?
a) Zero 0v span 10 v
b) Zero 10 v span 100 v
c) Zero 10 ma span 100 ma
9. 83% -------
a) true
b) false
10. Related SAES-P-107
a) ---
b) ----
c) ----
d) ----
11. Which bonding box shall be use if non Aramco pipeline crossing?
a) 2 terminal
b) 3 terminal
c) Resistor
d) No need bonding
12. Which anode called sacrificial anode?
a) HSCI
b) MMO
c) Magnesium
d) Copper

13. How to identify the source of fuel location

a) By number
b) By location
c) By fuel location
d) By sign
14. Related NEC Article
a) ---------
b) -------
c) ---------
d) ---------

15. Non conductive coating such as paint, lacquer, enamel on equipment shall be
removed from
a) Welded
b) Threads
c) -------
d) --------
1. Type of anode installation in cathodic protection
a) Immersed current cathodic protection and galvanic anodes
b) Aluminium anode
c) Magnesium anode
d) Zinc ribbons and zinc anode

2. In manned switchgear room and control room, where essential activities

continue during failure of normal lighting, a minimum illumination level of -----
----- shall be provided at 760 above the floor.
a) 150 lux (15 fc)
b) 100 lux (10 fc)
c) 200 lux (20 fc)
d) 300 lux (30 fc)

3. Type of electrical signage in swimming area.

a) Ground fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel
b) Disconnect design
c) Bonding and grounding
d) All of the above

4. Which type of transformer shall be use in immersed current cathodic

protection?
a) Current transformer
b) Voltage transformer
c) Rectifier transformer
d) -------

5. Minimum size of control and power cable.

a) 4 mm2 & 6 mm2
b) 2.5 mm2 & 4 mm2
c) 6 mm2 & 8 mm2
d) ------

6. Distance between battery cell to cell installations.

Ans: 10 mm (1 cm)

7. Which kind of conduit shall be use in swimming pool?

a) Galvanized rigid metal conduit
b) PVC coated rigid metal conduit
c) Red brass rigid metal conduit
d) PVC rigid conduit

8. What is the minimum Vertical clearance required for overhead distribution.

 a) 9 meter
b) 8.5 meter
c) 7.5 meter
d) 12 meter

9. Which NEC Article for grounding.

a) Article – 250
b) Article – 450
c) Article - 344

10. Which NEC Article states for grounding procedure

a) Article -350
b) Article -250
c) Article -700

11. Which type of voltage source used in ICCP?

a) AC & DC voltage
b) AC voltage
c) DC voltage source

12. Where splice plate to be installed in cable tray system.

Ans: Splice plate located between support and quarter point

13. Supporting structures for power distribution pole shall have a marking tag
including the year of installation, pole number and pole height located at
approximately _________ above grade.
a) 2.0 meter
b) 1.5 meter
c) 4.5 meter

14. What NEC Article states for motor and motor circuits
a) Article – 250
b) Article – 700
c) Article - 430
d) Article – 517

15. Fill percent of cross section of conduit and tubing of two conductors or cables
is __________
a) 53%
b) 40%
c) 31%
d) 100%
16. Luminaires positioned over stairways, platforms elevated walkways and
landings shall be positioned at a height of ______ meter
a) 2.03
b) 3.50
c) 1.00
d) 4.50

17. Emergency lighting shall provide initial illumination that is no less than a
maintained maximum of ___________ lux
a) 10
b) 50
c) 100
d) 150

18. For which electrical special works requires certification?

a) Electrical cable installation
b) MV or HV cable splicing, cable sealing, energization
c) Electrical equipment installation
d) Electrical grounding testing

CBT QUESTION

1. What test shall be use for duct bank?

Ans: Mandrel Testing.

2. Which type of enclosure shall be use in outdoor location?

Ans: NEMA Type 3, 4 NEMA 250, NEMA ICS 6 , type IP 54

3. What is the slot distance in perfrorated cable tray?

Ans: a) 3/16” x ½”, b) 12-18 inch

4. What is the bending radius of cable inside panel board?

Ans: 12 times

5. What is the distance of conduit if it crosses above panel board?

Ans: 1.8 (6ft)

6. Bus tie breaker is Only acceptable within ________

Ans: secondary selective switch gear.
7. What type of terminal block shall be use?
Ans: screw type terminal block

8. For which electrical special work require certification for splicing and
termination of cable work above 1KV
Ans: Certified and cable splicer.

9. What is depth of the cable tray?

Ans: 150 MM, 1 1/4

10. What type of material shall be use for drain and breather?
Ans: Type 300 series

11. What type of wiring tag shall be use?

Ans: Permanently imprinted or embosing

12. What is swimming pool signage?

Ans:

13. What type of receptacle shall be use in swimming pool?

Ans: GFCI

14. How is grounding cable connected to ground grid?

Ans: By thermite welding

15. What is the single grounding resistance to ground should be less than?
Ans: 25 ohms

16. What is the Grounding resistance value of grid?

Ans : 1 ohm

17. How to trace material?

Ans:

18. What is the conduit fill percentage of 2 cables?

Ans: 31%
19. The __________ system of the COPS load shall be separate from the building
management ____________ system. No single point failure shall be able to
disable the __________ system
a) SCADA
b) EMERGENCY
c) Building management
d) -----

20. Where conduit enter the sign as CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE KEEP OUT
a) Permanently
b) Clear
c) Legibly
d) Should be in placed

21. A fixed storage type water heater that has a capacity of 450 L (120 gal) or less
than be considered a __________ load of the purpose of sizing branch circuit
Ans: continuous. (storage type water heater)

22. Above what height pipeline duct etc can be installed in electrical room
Ans: 1.8 meter (6ft)

23. To volt meter rating 0-400V, impedance of 30000and 20000 are connect in
series 600V applied voltage, what are the reading of voltmeter.
Ans: 360v/240v

24. NEMA FG1, fibreglass cable tray system

Ans:

25. In which standard the distance between electrical cable and pipeline is
mentioned.
a) SAES-B-0068
b) SAES-B-0064
c) SAES-B-0070
d) SAES-B-008

26. What is the table number of NETA in which torquing is mentioned.

Ans:
27. What is the distance between conductor to conductor for overhead line?
Ans: 4.16 KV 230mm, 13.8 KV 410mm, 34.5 KV 710 mm

28. What is the distance between surge arrester to surge arrester for overhead
line?
Ans: 4.16 KV 230mm, 13.8 KV 410mm, 34.5 KV 710 mm

1. Where splice plate to be installed in cable tray?

Ans: splice plate shall be located between support and quarter point.

2. What kind of conduit shall be used in swimming pool?

Ans: Red brass RMC

3. For exit signage what is the illumination requirement as per NFPA 101?
Ans: 10 lux (1FC)

4. Clearance between cable tray to cable tray in substation.

Ans: 300 mm horizontal and vertical 200 mm

5. A unit of an electrical system, other than conductor, that carries on control

electric energy as its principle function.
Ans: Device

6. The case or housing apparatus, or the fence or walls surrounding and

installation to prevent person from accidentally contacting energize live parts
Ans: Enclosure

7. What kind of oil shall be use in power transformer?

Ans: Mineral insulating oil.

8. Electrically connected to, or is a source of voltage

Ans: Energized

9. An over current protective device with a circuit opening fusible part that is
heated and served by the passage of the over current through it.
Ans: Fuse
10. What SAMSS does Sf6 switchgear fabrication requirement?
Ans: 16-SAMSS-510

11. What is the Article 314?

Ans: outlet device, pull and junction box, conduit bodies

12. What kind of receptacle shall be use in outdoor pool pump

Ans: with weather proof cover

13. The maximum current in amperes that a conductor can carry continuously
under the condition of use without exceeding its temperature rating.
Ans: Ampacity

14. What is the NEC article of Panel board?

Ans: NEC Article 408.
15. Openings screened the wire gauge of the screen shall be not less than ____
Ans: 16 AWG

16. The horse power rating for each rated speed shall be
Ans:

1. What is the grounding rod length?

Ans: 2.4 meter

2. What is the galvanized grounding rod dia?

Ans: 19 mm

3. Overhead span to roof clearance

Ans: Overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor cables
shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 2.7 m (8 ft 6 in.) above the
roof surface.
The vertical clearance above the roof level shall be maintained for a
distance not less than 900 mm (3 ft) in all directions from the edge of the
roof.

4. The individual responsibility for the starting equipment.

 a) Operator
b) Technician
c) Qualify organisation

5. Which grounding rod shall be use in Galvanic protect area.

Ans: Galvanized Steel rod

6. RGS conduit shall be fastened within ______

Ans: 3 meter (10 feet)

7. What is the CP purpose?

Ans: To control the corrosion in buried metals

8. What is the minimum pipe to soil voltage

a) 3 mv
b) 1 mv
c) 4 mv

9. What is the minimum clearance from Switch board, panel board and
switchgear to ceiling?
Ans: 1.8 meter (6 ft)

10. CP test station.

a) 2-Pin test station
b) 3-Pin test station
c) 4-Pin test station

11. CP junction box grounding shall be required.

a) True
b) False

12. HV/MV cable termination and glanding person shall be qualified.

a) True
b) False

13. Metal clad cable bending radius

Ans: Twelve times the overall diameter of one of the individual conductors
 or seven times the overall diameter of the multiconductor cable,
whichever is greater.

14. What is the Article of General requirement?

a) 90
b) 100
c) 110

15. Power limited fire alarm boxes permitted

Ans: Permitted.

16. Delta circuit shall be grounded

a) True
b) False

17. In 4 wire Y connection neutral point shall be grounded as per NEC Article?
Ans: NEC Article 250.20(b)(3)

18. Short-circuit current ratings are marked on equipment such as a panel

boards, switchboard, switchgear, bus ways, contactors and starter under
fault condition.
a) Open
b) Close

19. Equipment intended to interrupt current at other than fault level shall
have an interrupting rating at nominal circuit voltage
a) Equal
b) Higher

20. Electrical control cable size shall not be less than _______ for 600V and
blow
a) 10 mm
b) 45mm
c) 2.5 mm

21. Bond all buried parallel pipe line at ______ intervals.

a) 5 km
b) 20 km
 c) 10 km

22. Article __________ of NEC describe the requirements high density

polyethylene (HDPE) conduit.
a) 353
b) 310
c) 220
d) 505

23. The current rating of a switchrack shall be a maximum of ___________

a) 800 A
b) 200 A
c) 600 A
d) 400 A

24. At pipeline transitions through asphalt or concrete, provide __________

around the transition, for potential monitoring soil access and CP current
flow to the pipeline in the transition area.
a) 30 cm of concrete
b) 30 cm of unpaved soil
c) 30 cm of asphalt
d) None of the above

25. Saudi Aramco pipeline crossing non Aramco pipelines shall be bonded
through_______
a) 2 Terminal
b) 3 terminal
c) Variable resistor bonding box

26. Enclosure for server corrosion area shall be _________

a) NEMA type 4X
b) Type 3R
c) Type 4

27. Those term that are used in two or more Articles of NEC and defined in
_______
a) Article 200
b) Article 460
 c) Article 100

28. _______ RMC conduit used for direct burial and swimming pool
applications.
a) Galvanized
b) RMC Red brass
c) Pvc coated

29. Cable tray used in hazardous areas shall be of _____

a) Aluminium
b) Fibreglass
c) Stainless steel
d) All of the above

30. The ground resistance of made electrodes (ground rods and/or ground
grid) used for system grounding shall not exceed__________ for solidly
grounded system above 600V.
a) 1 ohm
b) 5 ohm
c) 25 ohm

31. The elevation of the bottom of the lowest interior cable tray shall be a
minimum of __________ above the main substation floor.
a) 3 m
b) 2.5 m
c) 2.67 m

32. Panel boards in industrial facilities shall be rated maximum______

a) 100 A
b) 200 A
c) 400 A

33. Bus tie breaker used in secondary selective switchgear

a) True
b) False

34. Minimum conduit size

a) ¾ inch
 b) 1 inch
c) 4 inch
d) ½ inch

35. Security lighting cable shall be ________

a) Un armoured
b) XLPE insulated
c) Armoured

36. What is the maximum bend allowed in the conduit

a) 270 degree
b) 360 degree
c) 290 degree

CBT
1. Dwelling unit power distribution
Ans:

2. Magnesium anode prepackaged and bear Lbs?

Ans: 60 prepackaged

3. Article 250
Ans: grounding

4. Article 100
Ans: General requirements

5. Industrial panelboard feeder voltage and ampere calculation

Ans:

6. Industrial panel busbar rating?

a) Normal
b) Emergency
c) Short circuit
d) Actual
e) Listing

7. Instrument enclosure outside plant area

Ans: NEMA 250, ICS-6, NEMA 4 IP 65
 8. Unit of building __________ system in normally working __________ system
if due to any point failure _________ system will not efficiently applied on
_______ system.
a) SCADA
b) Emergency
c) Building management
d) Critical

9. Which kind of test for CP cable?

Ans: holiday test

10. What will be the height required from the underground pipe line if new
substation foundation constructed over it
Ans: 1.8 meter

11. Conduit seal fitting maximum fill factor

Ans: 25%

12. What kind of test for deep anode bed

Ans: Soil resistivity and conductivity and during drilling stem resistance

13. In which standard mention the warning signage requirement for the power
line crossing over pipe line.
Ans:

14. Cable tray clearance for noise level 01 and power circuit less than 20 amp
Ans: 150 mm

15. What is the NEC Article of photo cell

Ans:NEC 690

16. Electrical equipment with _________ openings shall be installed so that walls
or other obstruction do not prevent the free circulation of air through the
equipment
Ans: ventilating

1. Energized equipment part shall be located.

Ans: 300 mm

2. What is the high voltage rating?

a) Below 1000 V
 b) Above 1 KV to 13.8 KV
c) Above 13.8 KV
d) N.O.T.A

3. GRS RMC conduit shall be securely fastened within _________ of each outlet
box, junction box, device box, cabinet conduit body or other conduit
terminating.
Ans: 900 mm/ 3 ft

4. GRS conduit shall be supported at interval not exceeding _________

Ans: 10 ft/ 3 meters

5. When calculating the size for conduit or tubing permitted for a single
conductor, one conductor shall be permitted when the calculation results in a
decimal greater than or equal to 0.8
Ans: chapter 9 article 9.7

6. In manned switchgear room and control room, where essential activities

continue during failure of normal lighting, a minimum illumination level of -----
----- shall be provided at 760 above the floor.
a) 150 lux (15 fc)
c) 100 lux (10 fc)
d) 200 lux (20 fc)
e) 300 lux (30 fc)

7. Grounding cable size grid and intermediate of ground rods minimum

_________
Ans: 70 mm

8. What is the minimum thickness of copper and copper jacket steel rods.
Ans: 16 mm

9. How many over current device allowed in branch circuit panel board
Ans: 42

10. Receptacle installed in location specified in bathrooms and kitchen shall be

__________
Ans: GFCI type.
11. Open conductor for oustside branch circuit run between building shall be
separated from open conductor of other circuit system by not less
than_______
Ans: 100 mm

1. Where shall be use bare copper grounding cable?

Ans: Substation

2. Where shall be use splice plate in cable tray system?

Ans: Every joint

3. How many lux requirement in substation for emergency

Ans:

4. Cable pulling compound shall be

a) Labelled
b) Listed
c) Approved

5. What kind of cable tray shall be use in fire hazardous location?

Ans: stainless steel

6. Which type of grounding rod shall be use in CP protected area.

Ans: Galvanized steel rod

7. What is length of grounding rod?

Ans: 2.4 meters

8. What zero and span

Ans: Zero 4 ma and span 20 ma

9. In general area how many lux required

Ans: 10 lux

10. HART communicator

Ans:

11. MC cable allowed to be manufactured in single conductor

 a) True
b) False

Ans:

12. How many days impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) of burial of any
section of the pipeline.
Ans: 30 days

13. At pipeline transitions through asphalt or concrete, provide __________

around the transition, for potential monitoring soil access and CP current flow
to the pipeline in the transition area.
Ans: 30 cm unpaved soil

14. What is length of grounding rod?

Ans: 2.4 meters

15. How many working space shall be in front of switchgear.

Ans: 2 meter front and 1 meter back and side

16. Any current in excess of the rated current of equipment or the ampacity of a
conductor. It may result from overload, short circuit, or ground fault.
Ans: Overcurrent.

17. The individual responsible for starting, stopping, and controlling an

amusement ride or supervising a concession.
Ans: operator.

18. During commissioning of overhead system contractor will involve

a) True
b) False

19. Unbalance measurement neutral to ground conductor.

a) Neutral
b) Grounded
c) Grounding
d) Ungrounded

20. What is the article of grounding

 Ans: 250

21. _______ RMC conduit used for direct burial and swimming pool applications.
Ans: RMC red brass

22. What is the minimum distance of cable tray markings indicating (WARNING
KEEP OUT)
Ans: 3 meters
23. What type of instrument enclosure shall be use in outdoor location.
Ans: NEMA Type 4 ICS 6, NEMA 250 Type IP 65

24. Where a ladder or ventilated through cable tray having a usable inside depth
150 mm (6 in) or less contains multiconductor control and or signal cables
only cross section shall not exceed _________
Ans: 50 percent

25. Receptacles outlets maximum individual partitions or groups of

interconnected individual partitions shall not contains more than.
Ans: thirteen

26. What do call a water level the time will it flow

a) Hazard level
b) Critical level

27. What is the cable tray signage distance

Ans: 7.5 meters.

28. How many exit sign will be in hospital operation room

Ans:

29. Incandescent lamp luminaire shall be marked to indicate the maximum

allowable ___________
Ans: wattage of lamp.

1. Warning sign for splash area ( not symbolic should be in sentence)

 Ans:

2. What is the minimum illumination level for lighting level inside switchgear
room?
Ans: 300 lux

3. Who is the approval authority for cathodic protection system?

Ans: CSD and CP Proponent organisation

4. Question on deep bed anode?

Ans:

5. __________ professional engineer and qualified technician is responsible for

maintenance in industrial areas.
a) Certified
b) Qualified
c) Licensed
d) Registered

6. Question on luminaire as per NEC

Ans:

7. Question on cords and receptacles as per NEC.

Ans:

8. Artcle 555 stands for

Ans: MARINAS, BOATYARDS, AND COMMERCIAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL
DOCKING FACILITIES

9. Clearance for overhead conductors and cable as per article 225.18

Ans:

10. Fire pump motor wiring as per NEC

Ans:

11. Torque as per NEC 110.14(d)

Ans: Where a tightening torque is indicated as a numeric value on equipment
or in installation instructions provided by the manufacturer, a calibrated
 torque tool shall be used to achieve the indicated torque value, unless the
equipment manufacturer has provided installation instructions for an
alternative method of achieving the required torque.

12. Torquing question as per NEC 430.9(c)

Ans: Torque Requirements. Control circuit devices with screwtype pressure
terminals used with 14 AWG or smaller copper conductors shall be torqued to
a minimum of 0.8 N·m (7 lb-in.) unless identified for a different torque value.

13. In the absence of connector or equipment manufacturers recommended

torque value , table 1.1, table 1.2 and table 1.3 may be used to correctly
tightened screw type connection for power and lighting circuits.
a) True
b) False

14. LFMC as per NEC

Ans:

1. What is the minimum size of grounding grid cable

Ans: 70 mm2

2. What is the grounding resistance for single grounding rod?

Ans: 25ohm

3. Which anode is called sacrificial Anode.

a) HSCI
b) MMO
c) Magnesium
d) –

4. Which cable tray shall be use used in fire hazardous zone

a) Aluminium
b) Stainless steel
c) Fibre glass
d) All of the above

5. Conduit fill percentage of over two cable.

a) 53%
 b) 31%
c) 40%
d) 60%

6. What type of grounding bonding shall be use in inside swimming pool?

a) Aluminium
b) Copper
c) Copper, copper alloy, or stainless steel
d) –

7. Snap switches rated 20 amperes or less directly connected to --------------

conductors shall be listed and marked CO/ALR
a) Copper
b) Aluminium
c) Copper Cadium or Aluminium
d) ------

8. What is the percentage ampacity of branch circuit conductor supplying single

motor compressor?
a) 100 %
b) 150%
c) 125%
d) 110%

9. The voltage rating of electrical equipment shall not be less than the _______
of a circuit to which it is connected.
a) Current
b) Ampere
c) Voltage
d) Power

10. Vegetation tress can be use for support.

a) True
b) False

11. The minimum volume for conduit bodies shall be as per which NEC Article.
a) Article 314.16 A
 b) Article 314.16 B
c) Article 314.16 C
d) Article 250

12. In Wiring methods and materials what is Article of underground cable

installation.
a) 300.50
b) 300.5
c) 310
d) 300. 10

13. Direct-buried conductors or cables shall be permitted to be spliced or tapped

as per
a) Use Splice Box
b) Splice Box and conduit Bodies
c) Only Conduit Bodies
d) Without Splice box

14. A vessel that holds the plates, electrolyte, and other elements of a single unit
in a battery.
a) Cells
b) Case
c) Rack
d) Container

15. What is the rating of High voltage?

a) Below 1000 V
b) 13.8 KV
c) Above 13.8KV
d) b) & c)

16. Which one is not the matric size of PVC conduit.

a) ---
b) ----
c) ----
d) ---
17. A vertical clearance of not less than 2.7 m (8 ft 6 in.) above the roof surface.
Ans: Service and Mutiplexed

18. Electrical Equipment shall be:

a) Loosely secured to the surface on which it is mounted.
b) Firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted
c) Securely unfastened in place
d) All the above

19. How to identify in crane voltage, current rating , ampere

a) BY sign
b) By labels
c) By marked
d) By name plate

20. Where conduit enter the sign as CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE KEEP OUT
e) Permanently
f) Clear
g) Legibly
h) Should be in placed

21. Raceways use in above ground in wet location shall be listed

a) Wet location
b) Damp location
c) Wet and damp location
d) –

22. What is the height of cable tray in substation

a) 3 meters
b) 1.8 meters
c) 2.67 meters
d) 3.5 meters

23. Ampacity the maximum current, in amperes, that a -------------------------- can

carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its
temperature rating.
a) Conductor
b) Equipment
c) Connector
d) Terminator

24. Receptacle related

25. What is the minimum height of less than 600 V cable in railway track.

a) —
b) ----
c) ------
d) -------

26. What is the minimum height of battery cells to above

a) 300
b) 450
c) 100
d) 150

27. Where there is more than one ________ machine in a machine room, the
disconnecting means shall be numbered to correspond to the identifying
number of the _________ machine that they control.
a) Operating
b) Driving
c) Swinging
d) ------

28. Receptacle in kitchen

29. Underground wiring shall be permitted where installed in rigid metal conduit,
intermediate metal conduit, rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit.
a) Article 550
b) Article 800
c) Article 680
d) Article ---
e)
30. GRS RMC conduit shall be securely fastened within _________ of each outlet
box, junction box, device box, cabinet conduit body or other conduit
terminating.
Ans: 900 mm/ 3 ft

31. Field bends or modifications shall be so made that the electrical continuity of
the cable tray system and support for the cables is maintained.
a) True
b) False
32. If cable run in heat ceiling maintain 100mm distance.
a) True
b) False

33. Enclosed motors to protect from dust.

a) True
b) False

34.
CBT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Maximum support distance for GRS Conduit

Ans:
(1) Conduit shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 3 m (10 ft).
(2) The distance between supports for straight runs of conduit shall be permitted
in accordance with Table 344.30(B)
(3) Exposed vertical risers from industrial machinery or fixed equipment shall be
permitted to be supported at intervals not exceeding 6 m (20 ft) if the conduit is
made up with threaded couplings, the conduit is supported and securely fastened at
the top and bottom of the riser, and no other means of intermediate support is
readily available.
(4) Horizontal runs of RMC supported by openings through framing members at
intervals not exceeding 3 m (10 ft) and securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of
termination points shall be permitted.
[NFPA 70, NEC 344.30 (B)]
2. Maximum support distance for EMT Conduit
Ans: 358.30 Securing and Supporting Electrical Metallic Tubing: Type EMT
Supporting EMT.
EMT must be secured at least every 10 ft (3.048 meter). and within 3 ft (914 mm).
of every outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body, or other
termination.
3. cable must be secured in place at intervals not exceeding --------------
Ans: Article 336-18 stated that cable must be secured in place at intervals not
exceeding 4.5 feet (1.37 m) and within 12 inches (305 mm) from every cabinet, box,
or fitting.
One of the requirements for permanent wiring, and thus for temporary wiring, was
the need for adequate support.
1. 330.30 Metal-Clad Cable: Type MC: - Shall be secured within 12 inches of a box,
cabinet, or fitting and supported every 6 feet thereafter.
2. 334.30 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS:- Shall be
secured and supported within 12 inches (30 cm)of a box and every 4 ½ feet (1.3716
meter) thereafter. The cable is considered to be supported in horizontal
installations through framing members.
3. 352.30 Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit: Type PVC: - Shall be securely fastened
within 3 feet (91.44 cm) of a box, conduit body, or other point of termination.
Support shall comply with Table 352.30, based on the size of the conduit
 4. 358.30 Electrical Metallic Tubing: Type EMT:- Shall be secured and fastened
within 3 feet of a box, conduit body, or other point of termination and within every
10 feet thereafter
4. EMT Conduit used in which area
Ans: Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) is acceptable only in non-hazardous indoor
locations. EMT shall comply with the requirements of ANSI C80.3.
5. ICCP Transformer used for ?
Ac to dc
Dc to ac
Ans : AC to Rectifier
Ans: Impressed Current Cathodic Protection system (ICCP)
A source of DC electric current is used to help drive the protective electrochemical
reaction. For larger structures, or where electrolyte resistivity is high, galvanic
anodes cannot economically deliver enough current to provide protection
6. Minimum Size of conduit used in aramco
Ans: The minimum conduit size shall be ¾ inch (19.05 mm) or equivalent in metric
size, except for, instrumentation wiring, prefabricated skids, and in non-industrial
areas, in which case the minimum size conduit shall be ½ inch (12.7 mm).
7. Minimum EMT Tube Size
Ans: The minimum conduit size shall be ¾ inch (19.05 mm) or equivalent in metric
size, except for, instrumentation wiring, prefabricated skids, and in non-industrial
areas, in which case the minimum size conduit shall be ½ inch (12.7 mm).
8. Maximum over current devices in one panel board
Ans: 42
The maximum number of circuit breakers permitted in a panelboard is limited by
the instructions posted inside the panelboard [110.3(B)]. However,
the NEC specifies that not more than 42 overcurrent devices can be installed in
any one cabinet [408.15].
9. NMC Cable maximum temperature rating
Ans: 90˚
10. Motors and and all other electrical devices shall be in with enclosure True or false?
Ans: True
11. Overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor cables shall have a
vertical clearance of not less than ------------- above the roof surface.
Ans: Overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor cables shall have
a vertical clearance of not less than 2.7 m (8 ft 6 in.) above the roof surface.
 2017 Code Language:
225.19 Clearances from Buildings for Conductors of Not over 1000 Volts, Nominal.
(A) Above Roofs. Overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor
cables shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 2.7 m (8 ft 6 in.) above the
roof surface. The vertical clearance above the roof level shall be maintained for a
distance not less than 900 mm (3 ft) in all directions from the edge of the roof.
12. Grounding and bonding terminals shall be identified for use in wet and corrosive
environments. Field-installed grounding and bonding connections in a damp, wet, or
corrosive environment shall be composed of copper, copper alloy, or stainless steel.
Ans: true
2017 Code Language:
N 680.7 Grounding and Bonding Terminals. Grounding and bonding terminals shall be
identified for use in wet and corrosive environments. Field-installed grounding and
bonding connections in a damp, wet, or corrosive environment shall be composed of
copper, copper alloy, or stainless steel. They shall be listed for direct burial use.
13. Grounding in nec ?
Ans: Article 100 of the NEC defines ground as “the earth.” Section 250.4(A)(1)
states that grounded electrical systems “shall be connected to earth in a manner
that will limit the voltage imposed by lightning, line surges, or unintentional contact
with higher-voltage lines and that will stabilize the voltage to earth during
14. Receptacle for substation ( standard)
Ans: Receptacles shall meet SASO 2203/2003 requirement.
15. Overcurrent protective devices serving the
------------electrical system shall be coordinated for the period of
time that a fault’s duration extends beyond 0.1 second.
Ans: Essential
16. Who is responsible for commissioning procedure for the project
Ans: Contractor
17. Open conductors shall be supported on knobs, racks, brackets, or strain insulators,
that are made of glass, ---------- or other approved materials.
Ans: Porcelain
18. Special process procedure and Personal qualification approval shall be required for -
---------------
a. HV/MV
b. Cable seal /conduit seal
c. All of above
 d. Non of above
Ans: c
19. The current rating of a switchrack shall be a maximum of ----------
Ans: SAES-P-116, 12.3 The current rating of a switchrack shall be a maximum
of 600A and a minimum of 125% of the switchrack maximum operating load.
20. Over load tripping rating indicate in device as………..
Amps
21. When bonding enclosures, metal raceways, frames, fittings, and other metal
noncurrent-carrying parts, any nonconductive paint, enamel, or similar coating must
be removed at _____.
a) contact surfaces
b) threads
c) secondary
d) a and b
Ans:d
22. What type of conduit used for fire pump
Ans: All electric motor-driven fire pump control wiring shall be in rigid
metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, liquidtight flexible metal conduit Type B
(LFNC-B), or Type MI cable
23. Control circuit devices with screwtype pressure terminals used with 14 AWG
or smaller copper conductors shall be torqued to a minimum of 0.8 N·m (7 lb-
in.) unless identified for a different torque value.?
True OR False
Ans: True
24. The maximum spacing between test stations or risers used for test stations
is --------- meters.
Ans: 100 meters.
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Q-1. Direct buried cable depth LV & MV
a. 920 & 1070mm
b. 610 & 920mm
c. 460 & 760mm
Q-2. Type of anode installation in cathodic protection
a. Zinc anodes
b. Aluminum anodes
c. Magnesium anodes
d. All of above
e. None of above
Q-3. In manned switchgear rooms and control rooms, where essential activities continue
during failure of normal lighting, a minimum illumination level of __ shall be provided at
760mm above the floor.
a. 150_lux (15_fc)
b. 100_lux (10_fc)
c. 200_lux (20_fc)
Q-4. Type of electrical signage in swimming area
a. Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel
b. Disconnect Sign
c. Bonding and Grounding
d. All of Above
e. None of Above
Q-5. Which type of transformer to be used in Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP)?
a. Current Transformer
b. Rectifier Transformer
c. Voltage transformers
Q-6. For which Electrical special works requires Certification?
a. Electrical Cable Installation
b. MV or HV cable splicing, Cable sealing, Energization
c. Electrical Equipment Installation
d. Electrical Grounding testing
Q-7. Control and Power cable minimum thickness
a. 4mm² & 6mm²
b. 2.5mm² & 4mm²
c. 6mm² & 8mm²
Q-8. Difference between battery cell installations for air space?
a. 15mm
b. 10mm
c. 20mm
Q-9. Which Type of conduit to be used underwater
a. Galvanize rigid metal conduit
b. PVC Coated rigid metal conduit
c. Red brass rigid metal conduit (RMC)
d. PVC rigid Conduit
Q-10. Which drawing should be present on switchgear before Energization?
a. Single line diagram
b. Load Calculation
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c. Termination drawing
d. Switchgear Installation drawing
Q-11. Minimum Vertical clearance required for Overhead distribution
a. 9 meter
b. 8.5 meters
c. 7.5 meters
d. 12 meters
Q-12. Which NEC article is for Grounding?
a. Article – 250
b. Article – 450
c. Article – 344
Q-13. Which NEC article States grounding Procedure
a. Article – 350
b. Article – 250
c. Article - 700
Q-14. Which type of voltage source used in impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP)?
a. AC and DC Voltage Source
b. AC Voltage Source
c. DC Voltage source
Q-15. Where splice plates to be installed in cable tray system
a. Every joint
b. After 6-meter
c. After Every 2 Joints
Q-16. Supporting structures for power distribution pool shall have a marking tag including the
year of installation, pole number and pole height located at approximately ______above
grade.
a. 2.5 – Meter
b. 1.5 – Meter
c. 4.5 – Meter
Q-17. Which NEC article Statues for motor and motor circuits
a. Article – 250
b. Article – 430
c. Article – 700
d. Article – 517
Q-18. Filling Percent of Cross Section of Conduit and Tubing for two Conductors or Cables
is______.
a. 53 %
b. 40 %
c. 31 %
d. 100%
Q-19. Luminaires positioned over stairways, platforms, elevated walkways and landings shall
be positioned at a height of ____ Meter.
a. 2.03
b. 3.50
c. 1.00
Q-20. Emergency lighting shall provide initial illumination that is no less than a maintained
maximum of ____lux.
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a. 10
b. 50
c. 100
Q-21. What shall be check during motor solo run test?
a. Temperature Stability
b. Wheel and Shaft Alignment
c. Bearing Temperature and Vibration Test.
d. Power Consumption
e. All of Above
f. None of Above
Q-22. What is the minimum depth of the cable trench for low voltage direct buried cables?
a. 760mm
b. 610mm
c. 460mm
d. 920mm
Q-23. What is the depth of cable trench for MV cable direct buried?
a. 760mm
b. 920mm
c. 1070mm
Q-24. Which cable shall be use for fire hazardous location?
a. Mineral-Insulated, Type MI
b. Metal-Clad Cable: Type MC
c. All of Above
Q-25. Which anode is called sacrificial anode?
a. Zinc anodes
b. Aluminum anodes
c. Magnesium anodes
d. All of Above
Q-26. What is task lighting?
a. Focus on all target
b. Focus on Specific Target
c. Emergency Lighting
Q-27. Which bb will be used if crossing non Aramco pipeline?
a. Variable Resistor Bonding Box
b.
Q-28. Which standard for hazardous location?
a. NEC 500
b. NEC 300
c. NEC 430
Q-29. Motor 230/460 dual motors what will be HP of motor?
a. Up to 30HP
b.
Q-30. Which drawing will be in panel board?
a. Wiring Drawing
b. Termination Drawing
c. Single Line Drawing
d. Installation Drawing
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Q-31. EMT conduit shall be use in _______.
a. Non-Hazardous Indoor Area
b. Outdoor
c. corrosive area
d. hazardous area
Q-32. TC cable shall not b use in________.
a. Tray
b. In Celling
c. Exposed Corrosive Area
d. Inside Wall of Tiles
Q-33. Lighting cable termination shall be listed and_________.
a. Listed
b. Marked
c. Approved?
d. Connector
Q-34. Electrical Control Cable size shall not be less than________for 600V and below.
a. 10 Sq.mm
b. 25 Sq.mm
c. 2.5 Sq.mm
d. 4.0 Sq.mm
Q-35. Article _______ of NEC describe the requirements high density polyethylene (HDPE)
conduit.
a. 505
b. 353
c. 310
d. 220
Q-36. The current rating of a switch rack shall be a maximum of ______
a. 200A
b. 800A
c. 600A
d. 400A
Q-37. At pipeline transitions through asphalt or concrete, provide_______ around the
transition, for potential monitoring soil access and CP current flow to the pipeline in the
transition area.
a. 30cm of Asphalt
b. 30cm of concrete
c. 30cm of Unpaved Soil
d. None of above
Q-38. Saudi Aramco Pipelines crossing non Aramco pipelines shall be bonded through_______.
a. Variable Resistor Bonding Box
b. 2 Terminal Box
c. 3 Terminal Box
Q-39. Enclosure for Sever Corrosive area shall be_______.
a. NEMA Type 4
b. NEMA Type 3R
c. NEMA Type 4X
d. NEMA Type 3RX
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Q-40. Those terms that are used in two or more Articles of NEC are defined in ________.
a. Article 460
b. Article 100
c. Article 200
Q-41. ____RMC Conduit used for direct burial and swimming pools applications.
a. Galvanized
b. PVC Coated
c. Red Brass
d. Rigid PVC
Q-42. Cable Tray used in Hazardous area shall be of___________.
a. Aluminum
b. Stainless Steel
c. Fiberglass
Q-43. The ground resistance of made electrodes (ground rods and/or ground grid) used for
system grounding shall not exceed ______ for solidly grounded systems above 600V.
a. 1 – Ohm
b. 25 – Ohm
c. 5 – Ohm
Q-44. The elevation of the bottom of the lowest interior cable tray shall be a minimum of
_____above the main substation floor.
a. 1.5m
b. 3m
c. 2.67m
Q-45. Minimum Length of ground rod shall be_____
a. 1m
b. 2.4m
c. 3.5m
Q-46. Panel boards in industrial facilities shall be rated maximum_______
a. 200A
b. 400A
c. 100A
Q-47. Minimum depth for direct buried 600 V and below rated cable shall be_____
a. 460mm
b. 610mm
c. 920mm
Q-48. Bus tie breaker used in secondary selective switchgears
a. False
b. True
Q-49. Minimum Conduit size shall be_______
a. 1/2 – Inch
b. 1/0 – Inch
c. 3/4 – Inch
Q-50. Security light cable shall be _____
a. Un Armoured
b. XLPE Insulated
c. Armoured
d. Ribbon cable
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Q-51. Max. Bend in conduit_______
a. Equal to 270-Degree
b. Equal to 360-Degree
c. Equal to 390 Degree
Q-52. What is the dia. of galvanized grounding rod?
a. 16mm
b. 19mm
c. 25mm
Q-53. What is the overhead power transmission vertical Clarence from desert?
a. 8.5m
b. 7.5m
c. 5.5m
Q-54. The Individual responsibility for starting the Equipment.
a. Operator
b. Technician
c. Qualify Organization
Q-55. Which grounding rod use in cathodic protect area?
a. Steel Galvanize Rod
b. Galvanize Rod
c. Aluminum Rod
Q-56. RGS Conduit shall be fastened within_________
a. 2FT
b. 3FT
Q-57. What is the purpose of Cathodic Protection (CP)?
a. To control the corrosion on wood surface
b. To control the corrosion on rubber surface
c. To control the corrosion on metal surface
d. To control the corrosion on mirror surface
Q-58. Pipe to Soil minimum voltage is ________
a. 1VDC
b. 2mv
c. 3mv
Q-59. What is the minimum clearance to ceiling from Switchboard, Panel Board and
Switchgear?
a. 900m
b. 2.5m
c. 3m
Q-60. CP test station ______
a. 2 – Pin
b. 3 – Pin
c. 4 – Pin
Q-61. Grounding required for Cathodic Protection (CP) Junction box.
a. True
b. False
Q-62. HV/MV Cable termination and glanding person shall be qualified.
a. True
b. False
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Q-63. What is the bending radius for metal clad cable?
a. 12 time
b. 10 time
c. 8 time
Q-64. Which NEC article status for general requirement?
a. 90
b. 100
c. 110
Q-65. What is the power limited for fire alarm boxes permitted?
a. Power Limited
b. Non Power Limited
Q-66. Delta Circuit should be grounding.
a. True
b. False
Q-67. In 4-wires Y connection, neutral point shall be grounding as per NEC Article?
a. 150
b. 100
c. 250
Q-68. Short circuit current rating are marked on equipment such as panel board, switch board,
Switch gear, bus ways, contactors and starters under fault condition.
a. Open
b. Close
Q-69. Equipment intended to interrupt current at other fault level shall have an interrupting
rating at nominal circuit voltage.
a. Equal
b. Higher
Q-70. The may cause the condition to go to alarm, allowing corrective action or an orderly
shutdown, thereby minimizing personnel hazard and equipment damage.
a. monitoring system
b.
Q-71. The conductors supplying the primary of a transformer have an ampacity at least
the________ rating of the over‐current device protecting the feeder conductors.
a. one-third
b.
Q-72. Circuit breakers used as switches in 120-volt and 277-volt fluorescent lighting circuits
shall be listed and shall be marked Circuit breakers used as switches in high-intensity
discharge lighting circuits shall be listed and shall be marked as HID.
a. SWD or HID
b.
Q-73. Where the transformer supplying the service is located outside the building, at least
__additional grounding connection shall be made from the grounded service conductor
to a grounding electrode, either at the trans‐former or elsewhere outside the building
a. one
b.
Q-74. If practicable, rod, pipe, and plate electrodes shall be embedded below permanent
moisture level. Rod, pipe, and plate electrodes shall not be free from nonconductive
coatings such as paint or enamel
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a. False
b.
Q-75. The paralleling efficiency of rods is by spacing them twice the length of the longest rod
a. increased
b.
Q-76. The ceiling support system shall be permitted to support branch-circuit wiring and
associated equipment where installed in accordance with the ceiling system
manufacturer’s instructions
a. True
b.
Q-77. Round boxes shall be used where conduits or connectors requiring the use of locknuts
or bushings are to be connected to the side of the box.
a. False
b.
Q-78. The weight supported by any single conduit does not exceed.
a. 9 kg
b.
Q-79. In pull boxes or junction boxes having what dimension over______all conductors shall
be cabled or racked up in an approved manner.
a. 1.8 m (6 ft)
b.
Q-80. Switches and circuit breakers installed adjacent to motors, appliances, or other
equipment that they supply shall be permit‐ted to be located higher than and to be
accessible by portable means.
a. 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.)
b.
Q-81. Branch-circuit conductors supplying a single motor-compressor shall have an ampacity
not less than 125 percent of either the motor-compressor rated load current or the
branch circuit selection current, whichever is greater
a. True
b.
Q-82. A conduit seal shall be required in each conduit run leaving a Class I, Division 2 loca‐
tion. The sealing fitting shall be permitted to be installed on either side of the boundary
within ________of the boundary.
a. 3.05 m (10 ft)
b.
Q-83. If used for connection of equipment to ground rods or ground grid be minimum is__
a. 35mm²
b. 25mm²
Q-84. The ground resistance of made electrodes (ground rods and/or ground grid) used for
system grounding shall not exceed ____ ohm for solidly system under 600V
a. 10
b. 5 1 ohm if
c. 1 above 1kv
Q-85. What is dwelling unit of transmission line____?
a. Volt-ampere per square foot
b.
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Q-86. What is Clearance from the top of the battery cell highest point to the bottom of the
rack above it shall be____?
a. 350mm
b.
Q-87. What will be service conductor vertical clearance from roof surface___?
a. 2.5 Mtr
b.
Q-88. The nominal weights of packaged magnesium anodes shall be_____
a. 27 Kg net - 80 Kg total (60 lb net – 176 lb total)
b. 14.5 Kg net - 31 Kg total (32 lb net – 68 lb total)
c. All of Above
Q-89. What are the enclosure requirements in outdoor plant areas_____?
a. NEMA Type 4, NEMA ICS 6 and NEMA 250 or IEC 60529 Type IP 65
b.
Q-90. What is industrial Panel board busbar rating______?
a. Full current rated of the breaker. (as per 16-samss-518,p-12.4)
b. Bus bar rating hall be 120% of the breaker rating. (NEC-705.12.D.2)
c. All of Above
Q-91. Materials used for cable armour________?
a. Fiberglass
b. Copper
c. Steel tape
d. Aluminium
e. Galvanized wire
f. c, d & e
Q-92. Which are below used for cables dimensional checks______?
a. Dial gauges
b. Vernier
c. Protractor
d. Micrometer
e. b&d
Q-93. Bond all buried parallel pipelines at ________ intervals?
a. 5km
b. 10km
c. 20km
Q-94. What standard reference of Cable heat dissipation calculation____?
a. NEC-310
b.
Q-95. Minimum Length of ground rod shall be_____?
a. 2.4m
b.
Q-96. Minimum Grounding grid conductor size used____?
a. 70 SQMM
b.
Q-97. Minimum cable try elevation level _____above the main substation floor?
a. 2.67m
b.

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Q-98. Enclosure for Sever Corrosive area shall be_______?
a. NEMA Type 4X
b.
Q-99. What are the enclosure requirements for outdoor plant facility_____?
a. NEMA Type 4, NEMA ICS 6 and NEMA 250 or IEC 60529 Type IP 65
b.
Q-100. Overhead Service conductor vertical clearance from tracks of rail roads. ____?
a. 7.5M
b.
Q-101. What is the dia. of copper grounding rod____?
a. 16mm
b.
Q-102. Test instrument type for Anode cable checks by___?
a. Megger
b.
Q-103. Minimum Conduit size ¾ inch shall be equal_______?
a. 0.75 inch
b.
Q-104. Wire pulling for receptacle with insulated ground wire____?
a. True
b. False
Q-105. Painting Spray area entry only qualified person_____?
a. True
b. False
Q-106. Which article use for cable and Fuse current protection rating___?
a. Nec article 240
b.
Q-107. Panel board minimum current rating____?
a. 100 Amp
b.
Q-108. Power cable minimum size below 600V____?
a. 4 SQMM
b.
Q-109. If Metal Clade cable hangs with cable tie or similar method____?
a. Bending strip
b.
Q-110. At pipeline transitions through asphalt or concrete, provide around the transition__?
a. 30cm of Unpaved Soil
b.
Q-111. Emergency minimum illumination level in switchgear room___?
a. 100_lux (10_fc)
b.
Q-112. CP test station ______?
a. 3 – Pin
Q-113. Fuse rating ampacity equal to conductor rating___?
a. True
b. False

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Q-114. Single Dwelling unit and family dwelling unit load breaker capacity not less than 83%?
a. True
b. False
Q-115. Non-metallic and metallic enclosure install in wet location___?
a. Weather resistance
b.
Q-116. Safety X-ray room signage outside_____?
a.
Q-117. Premises wiring shall be______with power wiring after grounding the equipment?
a. Electrical connected
b.
Q-118. Luminary shall connect through ____Cord terminated in busway plug?
a. Listed
b.
Q-119. What is mere effect_____?
a. Equipment Secure but loose
Q-120. Overhead conductor install on pole with Suspension type insulator porcelain and___?
a. Glass Type
b.
Q-121. What will be overhead service conductor clearance from finished grade at point of
attachment to a building or structure_______?
a. 3 Meters
b.
Q-122. Does PVC conduit require in parking lots inside plant___?
a. duct bank
b. sleeves
Q-123. What is type of cable use in duct bank/underground____?
a. XLPE
b. SWA
c. STA
Q-124. Which checklist is used for hanging lights with metal chain support what stranded
reference_____?
a. SAIC-P-3618 ( UL-1571 sec-37.2.1)
b.
Q-125. Hanging chain supports are allowed____?
a. True
b. False
Q-126. In class1, Division 1 location pendent fixtures shall be suspended through RGS Conduit
stem length shall not more than____?
a. 300mm (12in)
b.
Q-127. Overhead service conductor/wire is allowed in practice Saudi Aramco projects?
a. Yes
b. No
Q-128. Motors and Transformers can be installed in hazardous areas___?
a. Under special conditions.
b.
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Q-129. Which electrical equipment’s are not allowed to be installed in hazardous areas___?
a. Batteries cannot be installed in hazardous areas
b.
Q-130. What is the installation height of LV panel board maximum allowed___?
a. 2m (6.1/2ft)
b.
Q-131. Distance of support in LFMC in outdoor exposed area_____?
a. 1.4M
b.
Q-132. EMT conduit support in horizontal run_______?
a. 3M (10FT)
b.
Q-133. Boat house GFCI rating per nec___?
a. 125V, 15A and 20A
b.
Q-134. Emergency power and critical power related system____?
a. NEC-700 & 708
b.
Q-135. CP approval drawing change can be made by which department______?
a. CSD
b. CP Approval Department
c. both A& B.
Q-136. What type of transformer is used in cathodic protection system______?
a. Rectifier Transformer
b.
Q-137. Which article of NEC represents the conduit Installation in swimming pool_____?
a. NEC-344
b.
Q-138. Coordinate of over current protection devices related______?
a. proponent
b.
Q-139. Clearance of overhead service conductor from roof________?
a. 2.5M
b.
Q-140. Dwelling unit ampere calculation of over current protection device_______?
a. NEC-220
b.
Q-141. What article JB calculation of conductor, if JB size 22inchx81/2 inch_______?
a. NEC-314.28
b.
Q-142. How many exit doors required for room containing electrical equipment having over 6 ft
wide and more than 1200 amps_________?
a. Entrances at each end at least 24 inch wide and 6.1/2ft high.
b.
Q-143. What is the ampere rating for cable supply continues load________?
c. 125%
d.
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Q-144. Whet is depth of low voltage direct buried cable________?
a. 610mm
b.
Q-145. What Electrical switchgear headroom clearance containing pipe and sprinkler_____?
a. 2M
b.
Q-146. Hazard location installation of conduit________?
a. Thread, rigid, galvanized steel
b.
Q-147. Which article of NEC mention about annexure class-1________?
a. NEC-725
b.
Q-148. HDPE pipe with red color strip belong to which discipline____?
a. Communication for future use.
b. power
Q-149. What is the Grounding rod Length____?
c. 2.44meter (8 feet)
d.
Q-150. What is the Galvanized Grounding rod Dia___?
a. 19 mm
b.
Q-151. What is the length of the grounding pipe in building system without an intersystem
bonding termination or grounding system?
a. Pipe not less than 1.5 m (5 ft.) in length and 12.7 mm (½ inch.) to be verified
b.
Q-152. Overhead space to Roof Clearance.
a. 2m (6.5ft) NEC 110.26.A.3
b.
Q-153. Which grounds Rod use in Galvanic Protect area?
a. Galvanized Steel Rod)
b.
Q-154. CP junction box Grounding shall be required
a. True
b. False
Q-155. General Requirements NEC Article
a. 110 [NEC 100]
b.
Q-156. Power Limited Fire Alarm Boxes Permitted.
a. True
b. False [NEC 760.2]
Q-157. Delta Circuit shall be grounded.
a. True
b. False

Q-158. In 4Wire Y Connection neutral point shall be grounded as per NEC Article?
a. NEC-250
b.
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Q-159. What is the minimum depth of the grounding cable trench?
a. 460mm 500mm
b.
Q-160. What is the minimum depth of the LV cable trench?
a. 610mm
b.
Q-161. What is the minimum depth of MV power cable?
a. 920mm
b.
Q-162. Which cable tray shall be used in fire hazardous location?
a. Stainless steel
b.
Q-163. Which anode is called sacrificial anode?
a. HSCI
b. MMO
c. Magnesium
d. copper
Q-164. What is task lighting?
a. Focus on Specific Target
b.
Q-165. Which Bonding box shall be used if crossing non-Aramco pipeline.
a. 3 Terminal
b. Resistor
Q-166. What shall be check during motor solo run test?
a. Amperes
b.
Q-167. TC cable shall not be used in________
a. in cable tray
b. inside ceiling
c. exposed corrosive area
d. Inside wall tiles.
Q-168. Which standard for hazardous location.
a. B-0068
b. P-104
c. B-0054
Q-169. 230/460v dual motors what is the HP.
a. 10 HP
b. 20 HP
c. 30 HP
Q-170. EMT conduit shall be used in _________
a. nonhazardous indoor
b. outdoor
c. corrosive

Q-171. What zero and span

a. zero 4ma span 20 ma
b.
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Q-172. Which drawing shall be in switchgear wiring?
a. Schematic
b. Single line
Q-173. Which method shall be used for cable splicing?
a. splice enclosure
b. conduit body
Q-174. Secondary switchgear shall be used in_____
a. Emergency
b. Critical [SAES-P-116, Section 6, Para 6.15]
c. normal
Q-175. Article number of NEC (Related Question)
a.
b.
Q-176. Boat house signage and GFCI (Related Question)
a. 15 and 20-ampere, single-phase,125-volt
b.
Q-177. Coordinate of over current protection devices (Related Question)
a.
b.
Q-178. Clearance of overhead conduction / Conductor (Related Question)
a. 8.5m (SAES-P-107 Sec.4.8)
b.
Q-179. Over current protection relay coordinate (Related Question)
c. Proponent
d.
Q-180. Dwelling unit ampere calculation of over current protection device
a. NEC-220
b.
Q-181. Receptacle required in kitchen countertop
a. not less than 2 branch circuit
b.
Q-182. Driving machine (Related Question)
a.
b.
Q-183. Multi family dwelling unit overcurrent devices size calculation
a.
b.
Q-184. Article 100 & short term used in NEC (Related Question)
a.
b.
Q-185. Luminaries clearance (Related Question)
a.
b.

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1. Minimum size of control cable.
a) 4 mm2
b) 2.5 mm2
c) 6 mm2
2. Minimum size of PVC conduit trade, designator
a) ½, 16
b) ¾,4
c) 1,8
3. Secondary selective switchgear use for which purpose.
a) Emergency load
b) Critical load
c) Lighting load
d) Power load
4. Galvanic Anode location.
a) 1 pin
b) 3pin
c) 5 pin
d) 2 pin
5. Cable tray installation follows in which standard.
a) IEEE
b) NEMA VE-2
c) …
6. Cable tray installation follows in which standard.
a) IEEE
b) NEMA VE-2
c) …
7. For outlet, devices pull box and conduit bodies which table follow for volume
allowance.
a) Table 314.16(b)
b) Table 314.16(a)
c) Table 312.16(a)
d) Table 312.16(b)
8. Conductor supported on ------- or porcelain.
a) Glass
b) Plastic
c) Ceramic
d) Stainless steel
9. Those term that are used in two or more Articles of NEC and defined in
a) Article 200
b) Article 300
c) Article 100
10. What is the high voltage rating?
a) Below 1000 v
b) 1kv to 13.8 kv
c) Above 13.8 kv
d) b & c
11. What is the grounding resistance for single grounding rod?
a) 1 ohm
b) Less than 25 ohm
c) 50 ohm
d) 10 ohm
12. Snap switches rated 20 amperes or less directly connected to --------------
conductors shall be listed and marked CO/ALR
a) Copper
b) Aluminium
c) Stainless steel
d) Copper cadmium or aluminium

13. Which table use for equipment grounding conductor

a) 250.122
b) 250.66
c) ………
14. What zero and span in instrumentation HART?
a)
b)
c)
d)
15. PSA that shall consist of networks within switchgear, control gear and other
equipment/systems such as UPS & DC systems. This may include devices located
outside the substation
a) Level 1
b) Level 2
c) Level 3
d) Level 4
16. Each crane, monorail, or hoist shall be provided with a visible
____________marked with the manufacturer’s name, rating in volts, frequency,
number of phases, and circuit amperes as calculated.
a) Name plate
b) Label
c) Identification
17. When calculating the size for conduit or tubing permitted for a single conductor,
one conductor shall be permitted when the calculation results in a decimal
greater than or equal to 0.5. True/False
18. Which enclosure use for outdoor corrosive environment?
a) NEMA Type 4X
b) NEMA type 6
c) NEMA type 3S
d) NEMA type 3R
19. How many overcurrent devices allowed in branch circuit panel board
a) 42
b) 56
c) 36

Above two question True/False

20. What is mere fact regarding switchgear installation.

a) Loosely
b) Un securely tightened
c) All of above
21. How much is RGS conduit run bend?
a) 360 degree
b) 90 degree
c) 180 degree
22. On a 4-wire, delta-connected system where the midpoint of one phase winding
is grounded, only the conductor or busbar having the higher phase voltage to
ground shall be durably and permanently marked by an outer finish that is
orange in color or by other effective means. Such identification shall be placed
at each point on the system where a connection is made if the grounded
conductor is also present. True/ False
23. Conductors used for interconnection of ground rods shall be minimum of
a) 70 mm sq
b) 120 mm sq
c) 35 mm sq
24. Spring pressure type twist-on connectors, and pressure set screw connectors
with insulating caps are permitted
a) lighting and receptacle circuits in non-hazardous locations,
b) non-industrial applications
c) industrial applications
d) hazardous location
note: As per SAES-P-104 Para 6.4 we can use this type of connectors in non-
industrial applications
1. What is the minimum conductor size to be used for power and control
cables below 600V?
a) 4mm2, 2 mm2 b) 2.5 mm2, 1.5 mm2 c) 6mm2, 4mm2,

2. What is the color coding for single phase AC power supply for control
cabinets?
a) Black for Phase, white for Neutral, green for ground. b) Red for phase, Black for
Neutral and white for Ground c) Yellow for phase, Black for Neutral and Green for
ground.

3. What is the minimum depth of direct buried low voltage cable?

a) 610 mm b) 910 mm c) 750 mm

4. What is the maximum percentage of cross section a conduit can be filled

containing three or more wires ?(If you don’t remember the exact figure
specify the NEC Chapter and Table where this information available)
a) 40% fill over 2 wires. b) 53% fill over 2 wires. c) 60% fill over 2 wires

5. What is the insulation resistance test voltage for 600/1000V rated cable and
minimum acceptable IR value?
a) 1000v, 50 mega ohms, b) 500v, 100 mega ohms, c) 5000 v, 150 mega ohms

6. What is the minimum length of grounding rod?

a) 3 meter, b) 2.4 meter, c) 3.4 meter

7. What type of conduit must be used within Class 1 Zone 0/1 area?
a) Threaded rigid metal conduit. b) PVC conduit, c) EMT conduit

8. What is the minimum size of conduit Saudi Aramco required for electrical
installation?
a) 1″ b) ¾” c) ½”
9. Compression terminal connectors for 4/0 and larger conductors shall be
two hole NEMA design. Is this statement is TRUE or FALSE
10. What are the international codes dealing with cable tray manufacturing
and installation?
a} NEMA VE1, NEMA VE2 b} IEC, c) IEEE

11. What is the unobstructed horizontal working space required in front of

Switchgear?
a) 3 meters, b) 2 meters, c) 1.5 meters

12. Cable tray splice plates (joint) shall not be located over supports. Is this
statement is TRUE or FALSE?

13. On electrical equipment being used in hazardous area you may see the
letter UL or CSA, What do these abbreviations stands for?

14. What is the NEMA rating for electrical enclosures installed in the
following environment?
Outdoor-, Corrosive Environment—.

15. What do the following letters denote on electrical equipment? EExd, IIB,
T5
a) Explosion proof-type of protection, gas group, temperature grade. b) corrosive
area, metal type, thickness of body, c) none of above.

16. How many degrees bend permitted in conduit run?

a) 270 degree, b) 360 degree, c} 180 degree

17. How Inspector can identify the hazardous area in a process plant? (specify
the document)
a) Check list, b) classified drawing, c) cable schedule
18. Saudi Aramco no longer using the conduit seal fitting .What is the
alternative that when a cable sealing is required per NEC in a classified area.
a} Barrier type cable glands {utilizing sealing compound}, b) unarmored cable
glands, c) none of these

19. What is mean by Homerun cable?

a) Cable extending between the field JB and Marshaling cabinets in PIB or control
buildings. b) cables from JB to JB. c) cables from equipment to JB.

20. What is the minimum signal separation required between a level 1

instruments signal and power circuit 240 AC less than 20 amps routed
through the cable tray?
a) 150mm, b) 200mm, c) 300mm

21. What are the two grounding system required for instrumentation?
a) Safety ground, DC and shield, b) safety ground only, c) none of these

22. What is the acceptable ground resistance from the isolated instrument DC
& Shield ground bus to the plant ground grid?
a} Less than 1 ohm, b) above 5 ohms, c) above 10 ohms

23. Is it acceptable to route Data link cables in the same conduit, duct or tray
with other instrument cables?
a) No, b)Yes

24. What type of 125V single phase outlet that used for the construction
activities at site?
a) Weather type, b) GFCI, C) Explosion proof.

25. NEC low voltage cables shall be rated 600 V shall have a minimum
temperature rating of 900 °C dry/750 C wet. rs this statement TRUE or
FALSE?
26. NEC low voltage cables shall be rated 600 V shall have a minimum
temperature rating of 90°C dry/ 75°C wet. Is this statement TRUE or
FALSE?

27. Splices and terminations on cables rated above 1000 V shall be made by
personnel certified in accordance with Saudi Aramco General Instruction —
————. Fin up this Blank.

28. What is the minimum conductor size to be used for power cable if the
voltage rating is 5 KV ?

29. What is the maximum size of conductor rated below 69 KV?

30. Compression terminal connectors for 4/0 and larger conductors shall be
two hole NEMA design. Is this statement is TRUE or FALSE?

31. What kinds of compression (crimped) terminals can be used for control
wiring?

32. What is the minimum creepage distance to ground for medium and high
voltage terminations installed indoor? 25mm/kv

33. Enclosures and Junction boxes having an internal volume exceeding——

——- shall be provided with type —–series stainless steel breather and drain
fittings or a combination of breather and drain fittings. Fill up the blanks.

34. Cable Trays run vertically in outdoor areas shall have covers on both
sides. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

35. Per Saudi Aramco standard what is the minimum separation between a
13.8 KV power cable and 120 V AC control cable?
 ELECTRICAL MULTI CHOICE QUESTIONS
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Q-1. Ohm’s Law is applicable to Semi-Conductor circuits:
a. True
✔ b. False

Q-2. Calculate the Power in a circuit having a resistance value of 10 ohms and current flowing
through the circuit is 5 Amps.

a. 2.5 Watt
b. 500 Watts
P=I2R
c. 20 watts
✔ d. 250 Watts
Q-3. Which of the following curve represents Ohm’s Law?
a. Sine wave
✔ b. Linear
c. Parabolic
d. Hyperbolic
Q-4. Calculate the power consumed in a three parallel circuit having 1 ohm resistors and is
supplied 5V battery source.
a. 75 watts
b. 8.33 watts
c. 32.5 watts
✔ d. 25 watts
Q-5. The ratio of voltage and electrical current in a closed circuit:
a. Varies in terms of cube of the ratio
b. Varies Exponentially
c. Varies Linearly
✔ d. Remains Constant
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Q-6. Ohm’s Law is applicable for both Bilateral and unilateral circuits:
a. True
b. False
Q-7. Calculate the Resistance value in a closed circuit supplied with 110V and power
consumed in the circuit is 100 watts:
a. 11 ohms
b. 60.5 ohms
c. 1.1 ohms
d. 121 ohms
Q-8. Ohm’s Law is independent of the temperature variation of the circuit:
a. True
b. False
Q-9. In an electrical circuit, what happen to the current flowing through the wire if voltage is
reduced to the half and resistance of the wire is doubled?
a. Four times
b. Double
c. Half
d. A Quarter
Q-10. A Circuit supplied with 110V carries 5 Amps Current. Calculate the Resistance value of
the circuit
a. 55 ohms
b. 550 ohms
c. 11 ohms
d. 5.5 ohms
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Q-11. For branch circuits above 600 V, The ampacity of branch-circuit conductors shall not be
less than ____ of the designed potential load of utilization equipment which will be
operated simultaneously.
a. 125 %
b. 100 %
c. 150%
d. 70 %
Q-12. Ina Branch Circuit, while calculating the ampacity for circuit containing both continuous
and non-continuous loads, allowable ampacity will be not less than the non-continuous
load ___ of the continuous load.
a. 75%
b. 100%
c. 50%
d. 125%
Q-13. In a dwelling units (apartment or living area) in multifamily building where laundry
facility on the premises are available to building occupants, at-least one laundry
receptacles shall be provided for all building occupants:
a. True
b. False
Q-14. Receptacles outlets shall not be considered as per the required number of receptacle
outlets unless the installed receptacles located _____ inches of wall
a. 20
b. 18
c. 22
d. 16
Q-15. Voltage in In the guest rooms supplied by Branch circuits shall not exceed __ volts
between the conductors supplying luminaries
a. 120 V
b. 277 V
c. 600 V
d. 208 V
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Q-16. Which of the Following Statement is Correct?
A. Fluorescent lighting branch circuit ratings generally will not be more than 20A
B. A Heavy Duty Lamp-holders shall have a rating of not less than 750 watts for ad
medium type
a. Both (1) and (2) are Correct
b. Neither (1) nor (2) is Correct
c. (2) is Correct
d. (1) is Correct
Q-17. In Dwelling units other than Kitchen,125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere
receptacles installed within ______ of the outside edge of the sink shall provide with
GFCI
a. 10 feet
b. 9 feet
c. 8 feet
d. 6 feet
Q-18. Branch circuits installed for the purpose of lighting, central alarm, and signal for public
or common areas of multifamily dwelling can be supplied from equipment that supplies
an individual dwelling unit
a. True
b. False
Q-19. In Dwelling Units, Receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or
burglar alarm system shall be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter
protection
a. True
b. False
Q-20. In dwelling units, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in bathrooms within
___ of the outside edge of each basin.
a. 3 feet
b. 2 feet
c. 9 feet
d. 6 feet
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Q-21. Branch Circuit ground conductor shall never electrically connected to a grounded
conductor of the system supplying the auto-transformer
a. True
b. False
Q-22. Branch Circuits supplying Auxiliary Equipment of Electric Discharge Lamps shall not
exceed ___ volts between the conductors:
a. 600 V
b. 277 V
c. Above 1kV
d. 120 V
Q-23. In Branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, Maximum Cord-and-Plug-
Connected Load that a Receptacle can supply of rating 30A is about:
a. 30
b. 28
c. 26
d. 24
Q-24. Branch Circuit ground conductor shall never electrically connected to a grounded
conductor of the system supplying the auto-transformer
a. True
b. False
Q-25. Receptacles shall be installed in living room in dwelling units such that receptacle outlet
is located within ___ feet measured horizontal along the floor line of any wall space
a. 6 feet
b. 4 feet
c. 10 feet
d. 8 feet
Q-26. Circuits exceeding 277 Volts, nominal, between conductors shall be permitted to supply
utilization equipment where qualified person shall only be allowed to carry out
maintenance and supervision functions
a. False
b. True
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Q-27. __________circuit breakers or sets of fuses are acceptable as over current device to
provide overload protection in one family dwellings:
a. 2 to 6
b. 4 to 6
c. 2 to 12
d. 4 to 12
Q-28. Ceiling grid which supports the wires may be permitted to support raceways:
a. True
b. False
Q-29. A two pole circuit breaker or fusible switch shall be considered as _____ over current
devices:
a. Two
b. Four
c. Three
d. One
Q-30. Receptacles must be mounted ____ or more above the deck surface of the pier:
a. 18 in.
b. 15 in.
c. 12 in.
d. 24 in.
Q-31. The feeder circuit for a mobile or a mobile or manufactured home must be rated at not
less than ____ at 120/240V
a. 100A
b. 50A
c. 200A
d. 75A
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Q-32. _____ is the maximum approved electrical trade size for PVC conduit:
a. 6 in
b. 0.5 in
c. 2 in
d. 4 in
Q-33. The coupling means of the Electric Vehicle supply equipment must be stored or located
not less than _____ above the floor level:
a. 20 in.
b. 24 in.
c. 28 in.
d. 18 in.
Q-34. A portable generator is required to be grounded if the generator only supplies
receptacles mounted on the generator
a. True
b. False
Q-35. Flexible cords is permitted to be run through holes in walls, structural ceilings,
suspended or dropped ceilings or floors:
a. True
b. False
Q-36. Splices and taps must be accessible and must not fill raceway to more than _____ of its
cross-sectional area:
a. 75%
b. 100%
c. 50%
d. 80%
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Q-37. Except for storable pools, fixed or stationary equipment other than an underwater
luminaire cord must not exceed ____ in length:
a. 3 ft
b. 4.5 ft
c. 5 ft
d. 2.5 ft
Q-38. A switch or circuit breaker enclosure may be used as a raceway if the conductor fill does
not exceed _____ :
a. 40%
b. 75%
c. 80%
d. 50%
Q-39. The ground detection sensing equipment must be connected as close as practicable to
where the system receives its power supply:
a. True
b. False
Q-40. GFCI protection is required for ____, 125V, general purpose receptacles located in dirt
confinement areas for livestock:
✔ a. 15A and 20A
b. 20A
c. 15A
Q-41. The overhead service conductors above a roof with a slope of at least 4.in in 12.in have
a minimum clearance of ______:
a. 3 ft
b. 4 ft
c. 2.5 ft
✔ d. 5 ft
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Q-42. Receptacles located more than _____ above the floor are not required to be tamper
resistant:
a. 4 ft
b. 4.5 ft
c. 6 ft
✔ d. 5.5 ft
Q-43. At least _____ of free conductor, measured from the point in the box where it emerges
from its raceway or cable sheath shall be left at each outlet, junction and switch point:
a. 3 in
b. 5 in
c. 4 in
✔ d. 6 in
Q-44. The total rating of a cord and plug connected room air conditioner must not exceed
______ of the rating of a branch circuit where lighting outlets, other appliances, or
general use receptacles are also supplied
✔ a. 50%
b. 75%
c. 80%
d. 100%
Q-45. Cables listed for information technology equipment can be used to interconnect
information technology equipment without the _____ cable length limited
a. 18 foot
✔ b. 15 foot
c. 10 foot
d. 12 foot
Q-46. Allowable ampacity for 10 AWG copper conductor is _______ in the 60o C Column:
a. 20 A
✔ b. 30 A
c. 40 A
d. 35 A
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Q-47. In building over 3 floors. ENT must be concealed behind floors, walls, or ceiling that have
a _____ minute finish rating:
a. 25
b. 12
c. 30
✔ d. 15
Q-48. Motor feeder tap conductors not over ______ long must have an ampacity not less than
one-tenth the rating of the feeder protection device:
✔ a. 10 ft
b. 15 ft
c. 20 ft
d. 25 ft
Q-49. FMC Trade size 3/8 can be used in lengths not exceeding ______ for utilization
equipment or tap connections to luminaires:
a. 4 ft
b. 8 ft
✔ c. 6 ft
d. 3 ft
Q-50. If multiple power sources supply portable structures, the circuit equipment grounding
conductors at each portable structure must be bonded together for all portable
structures separated by less than ____:
a. 10 ft
b. 12 ft
c. 8 ft
✔ d. 15 ft
 ELECTRICAL MULTI CHOICE QUESTIONS
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Q-1. Ohm’s Law is applicable to Semi-Conductor circuits:
a. True
✔ b. False

Q-2. Calculate the Power in a circuit having a resistance value of 10 ohms and current flowing
through the circuit is 5 Amps.

a. 2.5 Watt
b. 500 Watts
c. 20 watts
✔ d. 250 Watts

Q-3. Which of the following curve represents Ohm’s Law?

a. Sine wave
✔ b. Linear
c. Parabolic
d. Hyperbolic
Q-4. Calculate the power consumed in a three parallel circuit having 1 ohm resistors and is
supplied 5V battery source.
a. 75 watts
b. 8.33 watts
c. 32.5 watts
✔ d. 25 watts
Q-5. The ratio of voltage and electrical current in a closed circuit:
a. Varies in terms of cube of the ratio
b. Varies Exponentially
c. Varies Linearly
✔ d. Remains Constant
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Q-6. Ohm’s Law is applicable for both Bilateral and unilateral circuits:
a. True
b. False
Q-7. Calculate the Resistance value in a closed circuit supplied with 110V and power
consumed in the circuit is 100 watts:
a. 11 ohms
b. 60.5 ohms
c. 1.1 ohms
d. 121 ohms
Q-8. Ohm’s Law is independent of the temperature variation of the circuit:
a. True
b. False
Q-9. In an electrical circuit, what happen to the current flowing through the wire if voltage is
reduced to the half and resistance of the wire is doubled?
a. Four times
b. Double
c. Half
d. A Quarter
Q-10. A Circuit supplied with 110V carries 5 Amps Current. Calculate the Resistance value of
the circuit
a. 55 ohms
b. 550 ohms
c. 11 ohms
d. 5.5 ohms
 ELECTRICAL MULTI CHOICE QUESTIONS
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Q-11. For branch circuits above 600 V, The ampacity of branch-circuit conductors shall not be
less than ____ of the designed potential load of utilization equipment which will be
operated simultaneously.
a. 125 %
b. 100 %
c. 150%
d. 70 %
Q-12. Ina Branch Circuit, while calculating the ampacity for circuit containing both continuous
and non-continuous loads, allowable ampacity will be not less than the non-continuous
load ___ of the continuous load.
a. 75%
b. 100%
c. 50%
d. 125%
Q-13. In a dwelling units (apartment or living area) in multifamily building where laundry
facility on the premises are available to building occupants, at-least one laundry
receptacles shall be provided for all building occupants:
a. True
b. False
Q-14. Receptacles outlets shall not be considered as per the required number of receptacle
outlets unless the installed receptacles located _____ inches of wall
a. 20
b. 18
c. 22
d. 16
Q-15. Voltage in In the guest rooms supplied by Branch circuits shall not exceed __ volts
between the conductors supplying luminaries
a. 120 V
b. 277 V
c. 600 V
d. 208 V
 ELECTRICAL MULTI CHOICE QUESTIONS
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Q-16. Which of the Following Statement is Correct?
A. Fluorescent lighting branch circuit ratings generally will not be more than 20A
B. A Heavy Duty Lamp-holders shall have a rating of not less than 750 watts for ad
medium type
a. Both (1) and (2) are Correct
b. Neither (1) nor (2) is Correct
c. (2) is Correct
d. (1) is Correct
Q-17. In Dwelling units other than Kitchen,125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere
receptacles installed within ______ of the outside edge of the sink shall provide with
GFCI
a. 10 feet
b. 9 feet
c. 8 feet
d. 6 feet
Q-18. Branch circuits installed for the purpose of lighting, central alarm, and signal for public
or common areas of multifamily dwelling can be supplied from equipment that supplies
an individual dwelling unit
a. True
b. False
Q-19. In Dwelling Units, Receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or
burglar alarm system shall be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter
protection
a. True
b. False
Q-20. In dwelling units, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in bathrooms within
___ of the outside edge of each basin.
a. 3 feet
b. 2 feet
c. 9 feet
d. 6 feet
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Q-21. Branch Circuit ground conductor shall never electrically connected to a grounded
conductor of the system supplying the auto-transformer
a. True
b. False
Q-22. Branch Circuits supplying Auxiliary Equipment of Electric Discharge Lamps shall not
exceed ___ volts between the conductors:
a. 600 V
b. 277 V
c. Above 1kV
d. 120 V
Q-23. In Branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, Maximum Cord-and-Plug-
Connected Load that a Receptacle can supply of rating 30A is about:
a. 30
b. 28
c. 26
d. 24
Q-24. Branch Circuit ground conductor shall never electrically connected to a grounded
conductor of the system supplying the auto-transformer
a. True
b. False
Q-25. Receptacles shall be installed in living room in dwelling units such that receptacle outlet
is located within ___ feet measured horizontal along the floor line of any wall space
a. 6 feet
b. 4 feet
c. 10 feet
d. 8 feet
Q-26. Circuits exceeding 277 Volts, nominal, between conductors shall be permitted to supply
utilization equipment where qualified person shall only be allowed to carry out
maintenance and supervision functions
a. False
b. True
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Q-27. __________circuit breakers or sets of fuses are acceptable as over current device to
provide overload protection in one family dwellings:
a. 2 to 6
b. 4 to 6
c. 2 to 12
d. 4 to 12
Q-28. Ceiling grid which supports the wires may be permitted to support raceways:
a. True
b. False
Q-29. A two pole circuit breaker or fusible switch shall be considered as _____ over current
devices:
a. Two
b. Four
c. Three
d. One
Q-30. Receptacles must be mounted ____ or more above the deck surface of the pier:
a. 18 in.
b. 15 in.
c. 12 in.
d. 24 in.
Q-31. The feeder circuit for a mobile or a mobile or manufactured home must be rated at not
less than ____ at 120/240V
a. 100A
b. 50A
c. 200A
d. 75A
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Q-32. _____ is the maximum approved electrical trade size for PVC conduit:
a. 6 in
b. 0.5 in
c. 2 in
d. 4 in
Q-33. The coupling means of the Electric Vehicle supply equipment must be stored or located
not less than _____ above the floor level:
a. 20 in.
b. 24 in.
c. 28 in.
d. 18 in.
Q-34. A portable generator is required to be grounded if the generator only supplies
receptacles mounted on the generator
a. True
b. False
Q-35. Flexible cords is permitted to be run through holes in walls, structural ceilings,
suspended or dropped ceilings or floors:
a. True
b. False
Q-36. Splices and taps must be accessible and must not fill raceway to more than _____ of its
cross-sectional area:
a. 75%
b. 100%
c. 50%
d. 80%
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Q-37. Except for storable pools, fixed or stationary equipment other than an underwater
luminaire cord must not exceed ____ in length:
a. 3 ft
b. 4.5 ft
c. 5 ft
d. 2.5 ft
Q-38. A switch or circuit breaker enclosure may be used as a raceway if the conductor fill does
not exceed _____ :
a. 40%
b. 75%
c. 80%
d. 50%
Q-39. The ground detection sensing equipment must be connected as close as practicable to
where the system receives its power supply:
a. True
b. False
Q-40. GFCI protection is required for ____, 125V, general purpose receptacles located in dirt
confinement areas for livestock:
✔ a. 15A and 20A
b. 20A
c. 15A
Q-41. The overhead service conductors above a roof with a slope of at least 4.in in 12.in have
a minimum clearance of ______:
a. 3 ft
b. 4 ft
c. 2.5 ft
✔ d. 5 ft
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Q-42. Receptacles located more than _____ above the floor are not required to be tamper
resistant:
a. 4 ft
b. 4.5 ft
c. 6 ft
✔ d. 5.5 ft
Q-43. At least _____ of free conductor, measured from the point in the box where it emerges
from its raceway or cable sheath shall be left at each outlet, junction and switch point:
a. 3 in
b. 5 in
c. 4 in
✔ d. 6 in
Q-44. The total rating of a cord and plug connected room air conditioner must not exceed
______ of the rating of a branch circuit where lighting outlets, other appliances, or
general use receptacles are also supplied
✔ a. 50%
b. 75%
c. 80%
d. 100%
Q-45. Cables listed for information technology equipment can be used to interconnect
information technology equipment without the _____ cable length limited
a. 18 foot
✔ b. 15 foot
c. 10 foot
d. 12 foot
Q-46. Allowable ampacity for 10 AWG copper conductor is _______ in the 60o C Column:
a. 20 A
✔ b. 30 A
c. 40 A
d. 35 A
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Q-47. In building over 3 floors. ENT must be concealed behind floors, walls, or ceiling that have
a _____ minute finish rating:
a. 25
b. 12
c. 30
✔ d. 15
Q-48. Motor feeder tap conductors not over ______ long must have an ampacity not less than
one-tenth the rating of the feeder protection device:
✔ a. 10 ft
b. 15 ft
c. 20 ft
d. 25 ft
Q-49. FMC Trade size 3/8 can be used in lengths not exceeding ______ for utilization
equipment or tap connections to luminaires:
a. 4 ft
b. 8 ft
✔ c. 6 ft
d. 3 ft
Q-50. If multiple power sources supply portable structures, the circuit equipment grounding
conductors at each portable structure must be bonded together for all portable
structures separated by less than ____:
a. 10 ft
b. 12 ft
c. 8 ft
✔ d. 15 ft