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C10 Planning & Estimating revision test question, Exams of Advanced Education

Cheyney University of PennsylvaniaAdvanced Education

C10 Planning & Estimating revision test question

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C10 Planning & Estimating revision test
question
1.
An electric stove is rated at 4,000 watts (P) and is connected to a
240-volt (E) circuit. What is the resistance (R) of the heating
elements?
P/E = I
R
=
E/I:
14.4 Ohms
2.
Refer to the Electric blueprint. How many surface mounted light
fixtures are depicted on the first floor of the house?: 7
3.
Which of the following materials is used to fasten conduit to
walls or other
surfaces?: Conduit straps
4. What does the newer 2022 California Electrical Code language
clarify with
regards
to
bathrooms?:
Receptacles not serving the countertop can be
15- or 20-amp
5.
If 1,600 watthours were consumed over a period of 8 hours, then
how many kilowatts were used every hour?:
0.2kW
6.
What's the maximum amount of bends for a run of metal conduit?:
360 deg
7. Motors that have 10 horsepower or more are typically:: Three-phase
8. Refer to the diagram. Identify the component in the photovoltaic
pf3
pf4
pf5
pf8
pf9
pfa

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  1. An electric stove is rated at 4,000 watts (P) and is connected to a 240-volt (E) circuit. What is the resistance (R) of the heating elements? P/E = I R = E/I: 14.4 Ohms
  2. Refer to the Electric blueprint. How many surface mounted light fixtures are depicted on the first floor of the house?: 7
  3. Which of the following materials is used to fasten conduit to walls or other surfaces?: Conduit straps
  4. What does the newer 2022 California Electrical Code language clarify with regards to bathrooms?: Receptacles not serving the countertop can be 15- or 20-amp
  5. If 1,600 watthours were consumed over a period of 8 hours, then how many kilowatts were used every hour?: 0.2kW
  6. What's the maximum amount of bends for a run of metal conduit?: 360 deg
  7. Motors that have 10 horsepower or more are typically:: Three-phase
  8. Refer to the diagram. Identify the component in the photovoltaic

2 / system.: - Photovoltaic cell

  1. Aside from plot, architectural and e-Sheets, what portion of the plans are most important to look over thoroughly?: Mechanical
  2. Which of the following tools does NOT belong in an electrician's toolbox?: - None of the above
  3. Refer to the blueprint. The 2 story house has a total of Carbon Monoxide detectors.: 2
  4. What is the typical operating frequency of alternating current?: 60 Hz
  5. A kitchen circuit feeds a total of 8 outlets, if the contractor uses 12 AWG wire, what size circuit breaker will he install?: 20 Amps
  6. What do you use to secure the service entrance wires to the main breaker inside of a panel?: Lug terminal
  7. What tool measures the specific gravity (SP) of the electrolyte in a flooded battery?: Hydrometer
  8. What is the minimum horizontal separation between two outlets located on the opposite sides of a fire-resistance-rated wall assembly?: 24 inches
  9. Refer to the 1st floor Electric blueprint. How many GFCI receptacles are found on this floor level?: 11

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  1. A circuit has 22 LED bulbs where each bulb runs a current of 2.5 amps. If 12 volts flows through each bulb, then how many volts is running in the entire circuit?: 12 volts
  2. The circuit below is a combination circuit with 3 resistors, 1 in series and 2 in parallel. What is the total resistance of R2 and R3?: 3 Ohms
  3. Refer to the diagram below. The photovoltaic array is connected in:: Combination
  4. What size of the circuit breaker can be installed on a line with 7 outlets 14 AWG wire?: 15 Amps
  5. If 3,400,000 watthours were consumed over a period of 2 days, then how many kilowatts were used every hour?: 70.83kW
  6. Refer to the Electric blueprint. How many receptacles are needed for this whole house? Note: Include all receptacle types even those that are not depict- ed but belong.: 40
  7. Refer to the 2nd floor Electric blueprint. How many ceiling fans are depict- ed?: 3
  8. What is being depicted in the photovoltaic system?: Photovoltaic array
  9. Refer to the blueprint. The 2 story house has a total of smoke detectors.: 5
  10. If you receive plans for a bid and notice a code compliance issue, who do you inform?: Company inquiring into bid
  11. Which of the following is a Fire Code requirement for vented

5 / batteries or other electrochemical energy storage systems?: Use flame- arresting safety caps

  1. If you receive plans to bid a residential ground up that has no existing electrical service, what first must you do?: Contact the local electrical utility regarding service availability
  2. Which of the following tools helps prevent an electrician from receiving electric shock while installing or removing fuses?: Fuse puller
  3. An energy storage system (ESS) must have an enclosure:: That is noncombustible
  4. Where do you place GFCI outlets in a kitchen?: Above the countertop
  5. If you are connecting a 12-v battery set, what PV system design would you consider for your modules?: 12v modules
  6. Refer to the 2nd floor Electric blueprint. How many GFCI receptacles are found on this floor level? Exclude the special 240- volt dryer receptacle.: 5
  7. The inverter requires MINIMUM voltage input of 350 volts. How many 48-Volt modules need to be connected in a series configuration to meet the MINIMUM voltage input?: 8 modules
  8. What is the equivalent of 1.36kWh?: 1,360 watt-hours
  9. If you have 4 mounting brackets per photovoltaic panel, how many brackets will be necessary for 6 panels?: 24
  10. Suppose that a house requires 3 ceiling fans upstairs and 3 ceiling fans downstairs. If each ceiling fan costs $49.97, what is the total cost for the materials?: $299.

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  1. Refer to the 2nd floor Electric blueprint. How many single- pole switches are needed?: 16
  2. Refer to the blueprint. How many recessed LED's does the entire house require?: 14 in the first floor and 11 on the second floor
  3. What is a blocking diode used for in PV systems?: To prevent back feed of current
  4. Which wire can you use in both wet locations and where exposed to high temperatures (90°C)? table 310.4(A) of the CEC.: THWN-
  5. In a residential setting, which of the following locations should you NOT install an energy storage system?: Closets, spaces opening directly into sleeping rooms or habitable spaces of dwelling units
  6. A single-phase 120-volt AC circuit is running a current of 15 amps. If the power factor is 80% then what is the power rating in watts?: 1,440 watts
  7. Fish tape is used to run through walls and electrical conduit.: Wires
  8. Which of the following tools is used to manipulate wire by grabbing it, bending it and even cutting it?: Lineman's pliers
  9. Refer to the diagram below. What is the maximum current rating of the inverter?: 48
  10. The energy used by a city office is 2.9kW over a period of 8 hours. How many kW were consumed each hour?: 0.36 kW
  11. The circuit below is a combination circuit. If the total resistance of the parallel resistors is 3 Ohms, what is the total

8 / resistance of R1, R2, and R3?: 8 Ohms

  1. How is resistance measured?: Ohms
  2. What is the allowable wattage that can be connected to a 240-volt, 30-amp, single-phase circuit feeding a residential electric heater?: 5760 watts
  3. Refer to the diagram. Identify the component in the photovoltaic system.: - Photovoltaic module
  4. Refer to the diagram below. What is the total voltage in this combination PV circuit?: 250 volts
  5. If a set of blueprints requires the installation of outlet receptacles on a wall but the windows are floor to ceiling, how should the contractor proceed to meet code requirements?: Move them to the floor
  6. Your client's office equipment is using 3.4 kilowatts per day. How much time will pass before your client will use 3.2 million watts of power?: 2.5 years
  7. Refer to the 1st floor Electric blueprint. How many three- way switches are needed?: 1
  8. A contractor needs 13 receptacles that cost $3.56 each plus sales tax of 7.25%. The supplier states that for every 10 receptacles that are purchased, the contractor will get one free of charge. What is the total cost of the receptacles?- : $45.
  9. How many kWh will be consumed by a 500w lightbulb running

10 / bulb operates for 9 hours, then what is the net savings in watthours when compared to the incandescent bulb?: 630Wh

  1. Energy storage systems (ESS) will frequently use batteries, mainly due to their significant advances in power density.: Lithium-ion
  2. How should you install photovoltaic panels on a Spanish clay tile roof?: Re-en- gineer the roof due to the extra weight
  3. Your AC circuit is connected to a 120-volt source and draws 10 amps. When you connect a wattmeter, it reads 1200 watts. What is the power factor?: 100%
  4. Refer to the Electric blueprint. How many surface mounted light fixtures are depicted on the second floor of the house?: 10
  5. If an incandescent light bulb has a resistance of 60 Ohms and is running on a current of 3 amperes, what is the voltage necessary for this circuit?: 180 volts
  6. Refer to the 1st floor Electric blueprint. How many duplex receptacles are found on this floor level? Exclude GFCIs.: 6
  7. Referring to the diagram, from Phase C to Neutral you get:: 120V
  8. What does CO/ALR represent and where is it typically found?: Copper/Aluminum rating that is commonly found in switches and receptacles
  9. Referring to the diagram, from Phase A to Phase C you get:: 480V
  10. Which of the following tools is used to bend conduit without causing physical damage to sharp bends?: Hickey

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  1. A three phase generator has a phase difference of a three phase alter- nating current.: 120º
  2. Which of the following connects a ground wire to the grounding rod?: Ground- ing rod clamp
  3. Refer to circuit below. What is the total resistance of R1 and R2?: 17 Ohms
  4. Which type of current is better for carrying current over a large distance?: AC