DAVAO CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Vocational Department
Achievement Test
Name______________________________Yr. & Section__________________Score________
1. The people in the market place who are selling items or offering services for a fee is called:
a. Professionals b. entrepreneurs c. peddlers d. laborers
2. All of the following are rewards of being an entrepreneur EXCEPT:
a. You can be your own boss c. you can earn a profit
b. you can achieve recognition d. business demands a lot of your time and effort
3. James is the owner of a business. He does not work for anyone else. He has the control of his time.
Which of the rewards of being an entrepreneur best describes the situation:
c. You can be your own boss c. you can earn a profit
d. You can achieve recognition d. you can produce new product
4. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a successful entrepreneur?
e. Hardworking b. patient c. dedicated to succeed d. luxurious life
5. The possible definition for the phrase self confidence is:
f. Trust in ones ability
g. Readiness to venture into new field
h. Insistence for the best results at the shortest possible time
i. Determination to succeed

6. According to Ohms law, voltage Is equal to the product of current multiplied by resistance. What is
the voltage of a battery if 2 amperes of current flows through the circuit whose load resistance is 6
ohms?
A. 2 volts b. 6 volts c. 3 volts d. 12 volts
7. Power law states that the electrical pressure is equal to the voltage multiplied current. What is the
power rating of a lamp that draws 0.50 ampere of current from a 200-volt source?
a. 100 watts b. 200 watts c. 50 watts d. 400 watts
8. Electric current is the flow of electrons in a conductor. Which of the following currents flows in only
one direction:
a. alternating current b. direct current c. eddy current d. overcurrent
9. It is a set of rules and regulations that sets forth the basic materials quality and electrical work
standards for the safe use electricity for light, heat, power, communications, signaling and for other
purposes:
a. National building code b. Philippine electrical code c. Penal Code d. Labor code
10. Pedro complains that only the ends of his fluorescent lamp in his house lighted. What is the possible
cause?
a. Starter is defective b. tube is defective c. ballast is defective d. loose contacts
11. Mario installed an additional lighting outlet in his neighbors house. When he put on the switch, the
fuse blows. What is the possible trouble in his work?
a. open circuit b. grounded circuit c. short circuit d. overload
12. Which of the following is not the possible cause of a fluorescent lamp that is blinking?
a. Lamp is at end of life b. starter is defective c. loose contact d. shorted ballast
13. Juan wanted to control his stairway lamp from two different locations. Which of the following
switches will he install?
a. single pole switch b. knife-blade witch c. three-way switch d. four-way switch
14. Conductor is a material or substance that allows electric current to flow. Which of the following is a
conductor
conductor?
a. Porcelain b. copper c. rubber d. glass
15. Electric circuit is composed of four basic parts. Which of the following parts is the point of origin of
electric current?
a. source b. load c. control device d. conductor
16. All of the following EXCEPT one are examples of good insulators:
a. rubber b. porcelain c. silver d. glass
17. Which of the following is the correct way of connecting a switch in the circuit:
a. connect the switch across the convenience outlet
b. connect the switch across the lighting outlet
c. connect the switch in series with the lighting outlet
d. connect the switch in series with the convenience outlet
18. Peter noticed that there is voltage fluctuation in their area because of the dimming of the
incandescent lamp. He wanted to check the voltage. Which of the following instrument will he use?
a. ammeter b. voltmeter c. wattmeter d. ohmmeter
19. Ampacity is the current-carrying capacity of electrical conductors. What is the ampacity of #14 AWG
TW wire?
a. 15 amperes b. 20 amperes c. 30 amperes d. 40 amperes
20. The PEC sets the standard for the use of electrical materials for electrical work. What is the minimum
size of wire set by PEC for the lighting circuit?
a. #14 AWG b. #12 AWG c. #10 AWG d. #8 AWG
21. What is the minimum size of wire for the small appliance circuit?
a. #14 AWG b. #12 AWG c. #10 AWG d. #8 AWG
22. After his wiring exercise, Pedro check his work for any possible trouble. He tested the load side of
the safety switch with an ohmmeter and noted that the pointer deflected to zero resistance. What is
the possible trouble?
a. open circuit b. grounded circuit c. short circuit d. overload
23. When there is short circuit in the electrical wiring, which of the following must be done:
a. immediately replace the fuse with a new one
b. immediately cut the wire with an electrician pliers
c. find the shorted wires, separate them and insulate
d. call the fire department to prevent fire
24. To check the fluorescent starter whether it is good or defective, which of the following is the best
instrument to use:
a. multi-tester b. neon lamp tester c. megger tester d. continuity tester
25. The equivalent resistance of several resistors connected in series is found by adding their
resistances. If there are ten 6-ohm resistors connected in series, what is their equivalent resistance?
a. 6 ohms b. 12 ohms c. 60 ohms d. 600 ohms
26. The total resistance of two resistors connected in parallel is found by multiplying their resistances
and divide the result by the sum of their resistances. If the first resistor is 6 ohms and the second is 3
ohms, what is their total resistance?
a. 2 ohms b. 3 ohms c. 6 ohms d. 9 ohms
27. All of the following statements with respect to the resistance of the wire are correct EXCEPT:
a. the resistance of the wire increases as the temperature increases
b. the longer the wire the higher is the resistance
c. the smaller the wire size the higher is the resistance
d. the shorter the wire the higher is the resistance
28. Which of the following statements regarding magnetism is not correct:
a. like poles attract each other
b. unlike poles attract each other
c. like poles repel each other
d. magnetic poles must always be in opposite pairs
29. Ohmmeter : resistance ; wattmeter : _____________
a. current b. power c. capacitance d. voltage
30. The total voltage of several cells connected in series is found by adding their individual voltages. If
there are four 1.5-volt cells connected in series, what is their total voltage?
a. 1.5 volts b. 3.0 volts c. 6.0 volts d. 12.0 volts
31. Which of the following requirements for connecting cells in parallel is not correct?
a. they must have the same voltage rating
b. they must be properly connected with respect to their polarity
c. they must be of different voltage
d. they must be of the same brand
32. It is the current-consuming device of an electric circuit.
a. load b. source c. control device d. conductor
33. Switch is used to control the electrical circuit. If John wants to control a lamp from three locations,
which of the following switches will he use?
a. single-pole switch b. knife-blade switch c. three-way switch d. four-way switch
34. All of the following are advantages of using incandescent lamp EXCEPT:
a. it is cheaper b. instant start and restart c. it has shorter life d. it can be focused
35. Because of its relative cheapness, high breaking strength, and flexibility, the most commonly used
material for making wire is:
a. copper b. silver c. aluminum d. iron
36. How will you connect a convenience outlet in the circuit?
a. connect it across the switch
b. connect it across the line
c. connect it across the lamp
d. connect it in series with the line
37. Which of the following troubles does not belong to house wiring installation?
a. open circuit b. short circuit c. reverse polarity d. grounded circuit
38. Any current in excess of the rated capacity of the equipment or the rated ampacity of the conductor
is called:
a. overload b. overcurrent c. direct current d. alternating current
39. All of the following are causes of overcurrent EXCEPT:
a. Overload in the equipment b. short circuit c. ground fault d. open circuit
40. It is an overcurrent protective device with circuit opening fusible element which opens when there is
overcurrent in the circuit:
a. fuse b. circuit breaker c. cutout box d. panel board
41. What form of energy is generated either by friction, induction, or chemical means that has magnetic,
chemical, or radiant effect:
a. solar energy b. geothermal energy c. electricity d. nuclear energy
42. Service entrance wire is the wire from the point where the service drop wire ends up to the service
equipment. What is the minimum size of service entrance wire required by Davao Light & Power Co.?
a. # 14 AWG b. #12 AWG c.#10 AWG d. #*AWG
43. Pablo was asked by his shop teacher to get all the lighting fixtures from the cabinet. Which of the
following should be left?
a. lamp holders b. reflectors or shield c. diffusers d. fluorescent tube
44. They are electrical devices designed to hold and connect the lamps to the power supply as well as to
control and distribute the light, and to position and protect the lamp:
a. lighting fixtures b. lamp holders c. reflectors or shield d. diffusers
45. Which of the following is not an electrical measuring instruments?
a. ammeter b. voltmeter c. wattmeter d. continuity tester
46. This is used for gripping, holing, and cutting electrical wires, cables, and even nails. It is usually used
by linemen in doing heavy tasks.
a. long nose pliers b. diagonal side cutting pliers c. combination pliers d. hacksaw
47. It is an octagonal-shaped electrical material where the connections or joints of wires are being done.
It is also where the flush-type lamp holder is attached.
a. junction box b. utility box c. pull box d cutout box
48. Electrical materials used as the passage of wires for protection and insulation.
a. clamps b. connectors c. conduits/pipes d. receptacles
49. It is used to measure the voltage, resistance, and current of a circuit. It is connected in parallel or
series with the circuit depending on what to measure.
a. volt-ohm-milliammeter b. micrometer c. ohmmeter d. ammeter
50. A rectangular-shaped metallic or plastic (pvc) material in which flush type convenience outlet and
switch are attached.
a. junction box b. utility box c. pull box d. cutout box

TEST II. Complete the table below:

Electrical quantity
Symbol Unit Instrument
Current 1 2 3
4 E 5 6
7 8 9 Ohmmeter
Electrical energy 10 11
12 P 13 14