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Exam 3 November 2017, questions and answers

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Technological University of the

Philippines)

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1. The optional method of calculation for dwelling units is reserved for ___.
a. multifamily dwelling units only
b. dwelling units with over 3,000 sq. ft. of usable space
c. dwelling units supplied by service conductors with an ampacity of 100 amperes or greater.
d. dwelling units with a 208Y/120-volt, 3-phase, electrical system only
According to Section 220.82(A), the optional method of calculation is permitted only if the dwelling unit service-
entrance conductors or feeder conductors have an ampacity of at least 100 amperes. This calculation method
applies to a single dwelling unit, whether it is a separate building or located in a multifamily dwelling. It applies to
dwellings served by a 120/240- volt, single phase system or a 208Y/120- volt, 3-phase system. Generally, the
optional calculation method provides an easier and less complex calculation method than the standard (general)
method for computing the total demand load for feeders and service-entrance conductors.

2. When calculating the service-entrance conductors of a farm where all the buildings, including the
dwelling, are supplied from a common service, the second largest individual load in the group
shall be calculated at _____.
a. 60 percent
b. 75 percent
c. 80 percent
d. 90 percent
Due to the fact all the equipment on a farm will not be used simultaneously for an extended length of time, it is
permitted to apply the demand factors shown in Table 220.103 when calculating the farm service-entrance
conductors. This table shows the second largest individual load may be calculated at 75%.

3. The entire area of a service pit located in a commercial major repair garage that is not provided with
mechanical ventilation is classified as a _____ location.
a. Class I, Division 1
b. Class I, Division 2
c. Class II, Division 1
d. Class II, Division 2
Table 511.3(C) indicates where mechanical ventilation is not provided in the below floor level service pit of a
major repair garage it shall be a Class I, Division 1 location. The Class I, Division 1 location below grade extends
from the floor of the pit to the service area floor level.

4. The MAXIMUM distance conduit seals are permitted to be installed from an enclosure that houses devices
that produces arcs or high-temperatures in a Class I, Division 1 location is _____.
a. 6 inches
b. 24 inches
c. 12 inches
d. 18 inches
The requirements for the location of conduit seals are to prevent an explosion from traveling through the conduit
to another enclosure and to minimize the passage of gases or vapors from hazardous locations to nonhazardous
locations. In Class 1, Division 1 locations, if the conduit enters an enclosure that contains arcing or high-
temperature equipment, as required by Section 501.15(A)(1), conduit seals shall be installed within 18 inches of
the enclosure.

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5. Where three (3) switches are grouped or ganged in an outlet box without permanent barriers, the voltage
between the adjacent switches shall NOT exceed _____.
a. 150 volts
b. 250 volts
c. 300 volts
d. 240 volts
As addressed in Section 404.8(B), permanent barriers are required between switches grouped in a box where the
voltage exceeds 300 volts between the switches. Barriers are required between switches that are ganged in a
box and used to switch 277-volt luminaires on 480Y/277-volt systems where two or more phase conductors
enter the box. The barriers are required between the switches fed from two different phases of this system
because the voltage between the phase conductors would be 480 volts and would exceed the 300-volt limit.

6. In order to determine the adequate size of a junction box containing size 4 AWG THWN copper conductors,
the volume allowance, in cubic inches, required per conductor is _____.
a. 5.00 cu. in.
b. 5.50 cu. in.
c. 6.25 cu. in.
d. None of these
For the purpose of determining box size and fill, Table 314.16(B) shows the volume allowance, in cubic inches,
required per conductor from sizes 18 AWG to 6 AWG. However, when sizing pull and junction boxes containing
conductors of size 4 AWG and larger, the box dimension is to be calculated based on the diameter of the
raceways entering the enclosure and the rules specified in Section 314.28 are to be applied.

7. Given: You are to install an underground run of trade size 2 in. Schedule 40 PVC conduit containing 120/240-
volt, single-phase service-entrance conductors supplying a one-family dwelling. The PVC will not cross under
any public streets, roads, driveways or alleys. The conduit is to have a burial depth of at LEAST _____ from
final grade.
a. 12 inches
b. 18 inches
c. 24 inches
d. 30 inches
Column 3 of Table 300.5, shows the PVC conduit to have a permitted burial depth of not less than 18 inches from
final grade, where given the conditions specified in the question.

8. Where an eye-bolt is provided as a means of attachment of 120/240-volt, single-phase residential service-

drop conductors, in no case shall this point of attachment be less than _____ above finished grade.
a. 10 feet
b. 12 feet
c. 15 feet
d. 18 feet
The intent of Section 230.26, requiring the point of attachment of overhead service-drop conductors to be not less
than 10 feet, is to prevent inadvertent contact with the conductors by persons, which may cause a shock hazard
or electrocution and prevent physical damage to the conductors.

9. Given: You are to install four (4) size 350 kcmil THWN copper conductors in a run of rigid metal conduit
(RMC). What is the MINIMUM trade size RMC required to enclose the conductors for this installation?

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a. 2½ in.
b. 3 in.
c. 3½ in.
d. 4 in.
When electrical conduit or tubing enclose conductors of the same size, with the same type of insulation, where
the raceway is more than 24 inches in length, Tables C.1 through C.12(A) of Annex C are permitted to be used
when determining the maximum number of conductors permitted in the raceways. Table C.9 in this Annex
indicates a trade size 3 in. RMC is required to enclose four (4) size 350 kcmil THWN copper conductors.

10. Where size 2 AWG THWN/THHN copper conductors, protected by a 100 ampere rated circuit breaker, are
enclosed in a Schedule 40 PVC conduit to supply an air-conditioning unit, what is the MINIMUM size copper
equipment grounding conductor required for this installation?
a. 2 AWG
b. 4 AWG
c. 6 AWG
d. 8 AWG
The general requirement for selecting the minimum size equipment grounding conductor is to select directly from
Table 250.122 based on the rating or setting of the feeder or branch circuit overcurrent protective device(s). In
this situation, the circuit breaker has a rating of 100 amperes, therefore a minimum size 8 AWG copper equipment
grounding conductor is required to be routed with the air-conditioning unit supply conductors.

11. As a general rule, switches not over 1,000-volts containing fuses and circuit breakers shall be readily
accessible and installed so that the center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch or circuit
breaker, when in its highest position, is not more than _____ above the floor more working platform.
a. 6 ft.
b. 6 ft., 6 in.
c. 6 ft., 7 in.
d. 7 ft.
Part II of Article 240 provides the general requirements for overcurrent protection and overcurrent protection
devices not over 1,000-volts. Section 240.24(A) explains, as a general rule, switches containing overcurrent
devices are to be readily accessible and installed so that the center of the grip of the operating handle of the
switch or circuit breaker, when in its highest position, is not more than 6 ft., 7 in. This text parallels the
requirement of Section 404.8(A), which applies to all switches and circuit breakers used as switches.

12. Underground service conductors of not over 1,000-volts that are not encased in concrete and that are
buried 18 inches or more below grade, shall have their location identified by a warning ribbon that is placed
in the trench at least _____ above the underground installation.
a. 6 inches
b. 10 inches
c. 8 inches
d. 12 inches
Section 300.5(D)(3) specifies underground service conductors that are not encased in concrete and that are buried
18 inches or more below grade shall have their location identified by a warning ribbon placed at least 12 in. above
the conductors. The warning ribbon reduces the risk of an accident, such as electrocution or an arc-flash incident
during excavation near underground service conductors that are not encased in concrete, because these circuits
are not protected from short circuit and overload.

13. Where the sole support of an outdoor installed Type FS box that contains devices or supports luminaires is

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a. 12 inches
b. 18 inches
c. 15 inches
d. 24 inches
Part II of Article 314 covers the use and support of boxes such as FS and FD. Section 314.23(F) verifies in order to
ensure adequate support of the FS box, it shall be supported by two (2) or more conduits threaded into the box
and shall be secured within 18 inches of the box.

14. As a general rule regarding solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, supply-side conductor connections for PV
systems must terminate in an overcurrent protection device that's within no more than ___ of the point of
interconnection to the local electric utility.
a. 10 feet
b. 6 feet
c. 15 feet
d. 20 feet
Article 705 establishes the requirements for interconnecting power production equipment, such as solar
photovoltaic (PV) systems, that operate in parallel with a utility supplied service. As per Section 705.31,
overcurrent protection for electric power production sources like PV systems are permitted to be connected on
the supply side and within 10 feet of the service disconnecting means.

15. Calculate the minimum demand load, in amperes, on the ungrounded service-entrance conductors for a
recreational vehicle park that has 28 RV sites all with 50-ampere outlets at each RV site. Supply system is
single-phase, 120/240 volts.
a. 1,120 amperes
b. 639 amperes
c. 588 amperes
d. 1,400 amperes
The provisions of Article 551 cover the electrical installations within a recreational vehicle park. As noted in
Section 551.73, the calculated load for electrical services and feeders within a recreational vehicle park are to be
calculated on the basis of not less than 12,000 volt-amperes per RV site equipped with 50-ampere, 208Y/120-volt
or 120/240-volt supply facilities. The demand factors shown in Table 551.73(A) are the permitted allowable
demand factors that may be applied when calculating the load for services and feeders in a RV park. Since the RV
park has 28 sites the demand factor is 42%.

Solution:

12,000 VA x 28 sites = 336,000 VA [551.73]

336,000 VA x .42 (demand factor) = 141,120 VA [Table 551.73(A)]
141,120 VA ÷ 240 volts = 588 amperes [I = P ÷ E]

Note - The RV park needs a 600-ampere rated service.

16. Conduit seals shall be installed at no more than _____ from the entrance of an enclosure that contains
arcing or sparking equipment or only splices, taps or terminals where located in Class I, Division 1 hazardous
locations.
a. 12 inches
b. 6 inches

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c. 24 inches
d. 18 inches
Article 501 address the mandates for electrical equipment and wiring for all voltages in Zones 0, 1, and 2
hazardous (classified) locations where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to the presence of flammable gases,
liquids, or vapors. Section 501.15(A)(1)(2) explains the conduit seal shall be installed within 18 inches from an
enclosure that contains spark-producing devices where located in Class I Division 1 locations. Conduit seals are to
prevent an explosion from traveling through the conduit and minimize the passage of gases or vapors from
hazardous to non-hazardous locations. It is practically impossible to make threaded conduit joints gastight. The
conduit seal is intended to prevent the passage of flammable liquids, gases or vapors that can exist in Class I,
Division 1 locations.

17. When building a temporary service at a construction site _____ receptacles must be GFCI protected.

I. 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere

II. 250-volt, 20- and 30-ampere
a. I only
b. II only
c. both I and II
d. neither I nor II
The provisions included in Article 590 applies to any temporary installation whether it is at a construction site,
retail mall parking lot, or a local art and crafts fair in a previously unoccupied open lot or field. Section 590.6(A)(1)
requires all 125-volt, 15- 20- and 30-ampere receptacle outlets to be provided with GFCI protection when not part
of the permanent wiring within a building or structure. Section 590.6(B) indicates other outlets for temporary
installations used to supply temporary power to equipment used by personnel during construction is to be
provided with GFCI protection. Therefore, the 250-volt receptacles are to have GFCI protection also. This GFCI
protection for the temporary installed receptacles is intended to protect personnel from shock hazards that may
be encountered during construction or maintenance of equipment.

18. Where it is necessary to install more than one (1) ground rod used as a grounding electrode, the ground
rods shall be spaced not less than _____ apart.
a. 4 feet
b. 6 feet
c. 8 feet
d. 10 feet
Part III of Article 250 addresses the requirements for grounding of electrical systems. To ensure an adequate
grounding electrode system, many times the grounding electrode system may consist of multiple driven
electrodes (ground rods) rather than reliance on a single driven ground rod. Section 250.53(A)(3) explains when
multiple electrodes are used, each electrode of the grounding system shall not be less than six (6) feet apart. This
practice is very common when encountering sandy soil conditions.

19. Where a transformer supplies a single-phase, 120/240-volt, 600 ampere service, the transformer should
have a kVA rating of at least _____.
a. 300 kVA
b. 112.5 kVA
c. 225 kVA
d. 150 kVA
To solve this problem first find the VA rating.

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P = I x E P = 600 x 240 = 144,000 VA

Next, divide by 1,000 to find the kVA

144,000 VA ÷ 1,000 = 144 kVA

The transformer should have a rating of 150 kVA.

20. Metal conduit installed in indoor wet locations must have a minimum airspace clearance of _____ between
the conduit and the wall or supporting surface.
a. 1/8 in.
b. 1/4 in.
c. 1/2 in.
d. 3/8 in.
Article 300 introduces general requirements for wiring methods and materials. Section 330.6 points out where
metal conduit is installed in indoor wet locations such as dairies, laundries, and car washes, metal conduit is to be
mounted so that here is at least 1/4 in. airspace between the metal conduit and the supporting surface. The
purpose of this rule is to prevent the accumulation of debris between the conduit and the mounting surface and
help to prevent the conduit from rusting.

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