Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) 2017 PDF

1. Which of the following is NOT a category of C. 15A and 20A 230V nonlocking-type significant changes in the PEC 2017? receptables A. Energy Management Additions D. 30A and 40A 120V locking-type B. Editorial Improvements...

1. Which of the following is NOT a category of C. 15A and 20A 230V nonlocking-type significant changes in the PEC 2017? receptables A. Energy Management Additions D. 30A and 40A 120V locking-type B. Editorial Improvements receptables C. Technical Revisions D. New Technologies and Requirements 7. What significant change occurred in the PEC 2017 regarding ampacity tables for 2. What significant editorial improvement was conductors in raceways and free air? made in the PEC 2017 to enhance its A. Increased requirement for AFCI devices readability and design? B. Non-availability of AFCI devices A. Adopting a two-column layout on letter- C. Elimination of AFCI device requirements sized pages D. Decreased requirement for AFCI devices B. Removing watercraft-related content C. Increasing the number of volumes 8. In the PEC 2017, which chapter expanded D. Switching to a smaller page format its provisions to include site developments involving group(s) of single detached 3. In the PEC 2017, what is the primary role of buildings? the Office of the Building Official/EE A. Chapter 1 – General (OBO/EE) as defined in Chapter 1? B. Chapter 2 – Wring and Protection A. Replacing the Authority Having C. Chapter 5 – Special Occupancies Jurisdiction (AHJ) D. Chapter 3 – Wiring Methods and B. Promoting energy efficiency C. Overseeing electrical equipment Materials manufacturing 9. What is the focus of Art 406.12 in the PEC D. Enforcing environmental regulation 2017? 4. Which section in the PEC 2017 introduces the requirement for marking the Available A. Electrical panel design Fault Current on service equipment? B. Receptable types in specified areas A. Section 1.10.1.24 Available Fault Current C. Conduit installation standards B. Section 1.3.2.1 (F)(5) Design Analysis D. Electrical grounding requirements C. Section 1.10.1.25 Lockable 10. The PEC 2017 is based on which national Disconnecting Means electrical code? D. Section 1.0.1.10 Apprenticeship A. 2018 National Electrical Code 5. What was the primary goal of the editorial B. 2017 National Electrical Code revision in the PEC 2017 related to the C. 2016 National Electrical Code definition of a device? D. 2019 National Electrical Code A. To enhance usability and clarity of the 11. What important revision occurred in the definition PEC 2017 regarding ampacity tables for B. To introduce entirely new device conductors in raceways and free air? categories A. Introduction of temperature-based C. To remove existing devices from the code ampacity D. To reduce the scope of devices covered B. Rationalization of ampacity tables by the code. C. Deletion of ampacity tables D. Reduction in conductor ampacities 6. In the Art 406.12 of the PEC 2017, what type of receptacles are required in specified 12. Which new article in the PEC 2017 covers areas? Low-voltage Suspended Ceiling Power A. 15A and 20A 120V locking-type Distribution Systems? receptables A. Article 3.10.2.6(B)(16) B. 30A and 40A 230V nonlocking-type B. Article 3.10.2.6(B)(18) receptables C. Article 3.10.2.6(B)(17) D. Article 3.10 13. What new articles were introduced in the D. To generate electric energy PEC 2017, under Chapter 7 – Special 18. Which chapter in the PEC 2017 saw the Conditions, to address areas such Energy expansion of Electric Vehicle Charging Storage Systems and Direct Current System and the addition of sections related Microgrids? to Electrified Truck Parking Spaces, Modular A. Critical Operations Power Systems and Data Centers, and Large-Scale Photovoltaic Stand-Alone Systems (PV) Electric Power Production Facility? B. Stand-Alone Systems and Direct Current A. Chapter 7 – Special Conditions Microgrids B. Chapter 5 – Special Occupancies C. Energy Storage Systems and Critical C. Chapter 6 – Special Equipment Operations Power Systems D. Chapter 8 – Communication Systems D. Interconnected Electrical Power 19. In the PEC 2017, which chapter included Production Sources and Optical Fiber clarifications on Service Protective Device Cables when installed ahead of Service Equipment? A. Chapter 1 – General 14. Which area of electrical management and B. Chapter 3 – Wiring Methods and power quality is NOT within the scope of Materials PEC? C. Chapter 5 – Special Occupancies A. Electrical design D. Chapter 2 – Wring and Protection B. Power quality C. Energy management 20. What significant change in the PEC 2017, D. Maintenance compared to the PEC 2009, involves the removal of limitations on the number of 15. In the PEC 2017, what was expanded under overcurrent protective devices in a panel the category of Fixed Electric Space-heating board enclosure? Equipment? A. Clarification on Service Protective A. Electric Vehicle Charging System Device B. Wind Electric Systems B. Expansion of Fixed Electric Space- C. Fixed Resistance and Electrode heating Equipment Industrial Process heating equipment C. Introduction of Lockable Disconnecting D. Control Systems for Permanent Means Amusement Attractions D. Deletion of the limitation requirement 16. What significant expansion occurred in the PEC 2017 regarding equipment for general 21. What new sections were added in the PEC use? 2017 under Electric Vehicle Charging A. Introduction of stringent requirements for System? overcurrent protective devices A. Low-voltage Suspended Ceiling Power B. Reduction in the use of overcurrent Distribution System and Outdoor protective devices Overhead Conductors C. Increased maximum number of B. Control Systems for Permanent overcurrent protective devices in panel Amusement Attractions and Energy boards Storage Systems D. Elimination of overcurrent protective C. Large-Scale Photovoltaic (PV) Electric Power Production Facility and Wind devices in panel boards Electric Systems 17. According to the revised definition in the D. Electrified Truck Parking Spaces and PEC 2017, what is the primary function of a Modular Data Centers device? A. To store electric energy 22. In the PEC 2017, what additions were made B. To measure electric energy under Chapter 7 – Special Conditions to C. To carry and control electric energy or address critical power systems and energy current storage?  A. Direct Current Microgrids and Stand- C. Mandatory Rules Alone Systems D. Essential Rules B. Direct Current Microgrids and Stand- 28. What does strict compliance with the Alone Systems provisions of the PEC primarily ensure in C. Fire-Resistive Cable Systems and electrical installations and construction? Stand-Alone Systems A. Adequacy and safety D. Energy Storage Systems and Critical B. Cost-effectiveness Operations Power Systems C. Energy conservation D. Efficiency and convenience 23. Which government authority implements and enforces the PEC at the regional level? 29. Which section of the PEC covers the A. Regional Office of the DOLE requirements for grounding and bonding of B. Office of the City Electrician electrical systems? C. Office of the Building Official (OBO) A. Section 1 D. Office of the Municipal Electrician B. Section 2 C. Section 3 24. What key addition in the Philippine Electrical D. Section 4 Code (PEC) 2017 was made to provide clarification and ensure relevance to the 30. What is the maximum allowable voltage drop current national engineering law? for branch circuits and feeders in A. Reference of Republic Act 7920 (RA accordance with the PEC? 7920) A. 3% B. Definition of Service Protective Device B. 5% C. Introduction of Lockable Disconnecting C. 8% Means D. 10% D. Inclusion of the Apprenticeship section 31. What is the primary purpose of the PEC 25. Which government agency is responsible 2017 in establishing basic materials quality for the enforcement of the Philippine and electrical work standards? Electrical Code? A. Ensuring compliance with local A. Department of Energy (DOE) ordinances B. Department of Transportation (DOTr) B. Ensuring safety in electrical usage C. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) C. Promoting energy conservation D. Department of Public Works and D. Maximizing energy efficiency Highways (DPWH) 32. According to the PEC, what government authority implements and enforces the 26. What is the main purpose of the Philippine code’s provisions at the municipal level? Electrical Code (PEC)? A. Regional Office of the DOLE A. To regulate the installation of electrical B. Office of the Municipal Electrician systems C. Office of the Building Official (OBO) B. To establish standards for mechanical D. Office of the City Electrician ventilation C. To govern the construction of roads and 33. What is the minimum wire size required for highways a grounding electrode conductor according D. To provide guidelines for plumbing to the PEC? A. No. 12 AWG systems B. No.10 AWG 27. Which category of PEC rules is C. No. 6 AWG characterized by the use of the word D. No. 2 AWG “SHOULD” or are recommendations but not 34. Which type of outlet is required for a mandatory requirements? dedicated branch circuit for a laundry area in A. Advisory Rules a residential building according to the PEC? B. Critical Rules  A. 15-ampere duplex receptacle B. 20-ampere GFCI receptacle C. 30-ampere twist-lock receptacle D. 50-ampere range receptacle 35. What is the primary objective of the PEC regarding the use of electricity? A. To maximize electrical efficiency B. To maximize electrical costs C. To ensure the safety of persons and property D. To promote energy conservation 36. Which category of PEC rules is characterized by the use of the word “SHALL” and represents mandatory requirements? A. Safety Rules B. Optional Rules C. Advisory Rules D. Mandatory Rules 37. What type of conductor is commonly used for grounding electrodes and bonding according to the PEC? A. Aluminum B. Steel C. Copper D. Silver 38. In the PEC, what is the maximum allowable overcurrent protection for a No. 12 AWG copper conductor used in residential wiring? A. 30 amperes B. 15 amperes C. 20 amperes D. 40 amperes 39. What is the standard frequency of electrical power supply in the Philippines, as per the PEC? A. 50 Hz B. 120 Hz C. 60 Hz D. 240 Hz 40. What is the maximum allowable overcurrent protection for a No. 14 AWG copper conductor used in residential wiring according to the PEC? A. 20 amperes B. 30 amperes C. 15 amperes D. 25 amperes