MCQ in Engineering Laws and Ethics Part 14 | ECE Board Exam

This is the Multiple Choice Questions in ECE Laws, Contracts, Ethics, Standards & Safety Part 14 as one of the General Engineering and Applied Sciences (GEAS) topics. In Preparation for the ECE Board Exam, make sure to expose yourself and familiarize yourself with each and every question compiled here taken from various sources, including past Board Questions in the General Engineering and Applied Sciences (GEAS) field.

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The licensure exam shall cover different areas in the field of Electronics Engineering as prescribed by the Board. Under the Implementing Rules and Regulation of R.A. 9292, the licensure exam shall be composed of four subjects, each with 100 items covering different areas and with its own bearing on the overall rating. The applicant shall have a general weighted average of more than 70% and a grade above 70% for each subject area to pass the licensure exam.

This topic is included in the new & updated table of specifications (TOS) for Electronics Engineering (Section 5.1 of R.A. 9292) Republic Act 9292 or the “Electronics Engineering Law of 2004”. The ECE Laws, Contracts, Ethics, Standards & Safety topic is under General Engineering and Applied Sciences Examinations – 20%.

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651. Vertical runs of communication wires or cables supported on the surface of wood poles or structures shall be covered by a suitable protective covering within a vertical distance of ______ below unprotected supply conductors supported on the same pole or structure.

A. 1.8 meters

B. 2.2 meters

C. 4.2 meters

D. 0.9 meter

652. Define as wires or cables entering the building, terminated to the main cross-connecting point within the building from the nearest telephone facility.

A. subscribers loop

B. local loop

C. drop wire

D. service entrance

653. A type of service entrance that serves as a means of providing service aerially from a pole to a building.

A. Aerial entrance

B. Handhole

C. Overhead entrance

D. Underground entrance

654. The size of the aerial entrance conduit shall not be less than ____ in diameter.

A. 20 mm

B. 30 mm

C. 40 mm

D. 50 mm

655. The maximum span from a telephone pole to a building used in aerial entrance should be _____.

A. 20 m

B. 50 m

C. 30 m

D. 40 m

656. In aerial entrance, the minimum clearances between telephone cable and power entrance must be ___ radial distance.

A. 2 m

B. 1 m

C. 4 m

D. 3 m

657. In aerial entrance, the minimum clearance from ground level when crossing the street must be ____.

A. 5.5 m

B. 4.4 m

C. 6.6 m

D. 3.3 m

658. In aerial entrance, minimum clearance over areas accessible to pedestrians only, must be ____.

A. 4.5 m

B. 6.1 m

C. 5.5 m

D. 3.5 m

659. A type of service entrance that provides mechanical protection and minimize the need for possible subsequent repairs to the property.

A. Handhole

B. Aerial entrance

C. Overhead entrance

D. Underground entrance

660. An underground entrance’s minimum depth under areas used for vehicular traffic inside private property is

A. 900 mm

B. 600 mm

C. 800 mm

D. 700 mm

661. For underground entrance, conduits should be separated from power conduits by not less than ____ in well-tamped earth:

A. 100 mm

B. 300 mm

C. 50 mm

D. 150 mm

662. For underground entrance, conduits should be separated from power conduits by not less than ____ of concrete

A. 100 mm

B. 50 mm

C. 150 mm

D. 300 mm

663. The size of underground entrance conduit within the building shall be no case smaller than ____ in diameter when the service entrance does not require use of a service box.

A. 45 mm

B. 65 mm

C. 50 mm

D. 75 mm

664. The use of handholes will be permitted for entrance cable not exceeding ____ pairs.

A. 30

B. 50

C. 20

D. 40

665. The minimum size for vehicular handholes is

A. 0.61 m x 0.91 m x 0.73 m

B. 0.91 m x 1.22 m x 1.19 m

C. 0.19 m x 1.23 m x 1.21 m

D. 0.61 m x 0.91 m x 0.91 m

666. The minimum size for non-vehicular handholes is

A. 0.61 m x 0.91 m x 0.91 m

B. 0.19 m x 1.23 m x 1.21 m

C. 0.61 m x 0.91 m x 0.73 m

D. 0.91 m x 1.22 m x 1.19 m

667. The use of service box will be permitted for entrance cable exceeding 50 pairs. The minimum size for service-box (vehicular) is

A. 0.19 m x 1.23 m x 1.21 m

B. 0.61 m x 0.91 m x 0.73 m

C. 0.91 m x 1.22 m x 1.19 m

D. 0.61 m x 0.91 m x 0.91 m

668. The minimum size for service-box (non-vehicular) is

A. 0.61 m x 0.91 m x 0.73 m

B. 0.91 m x 1.22 m x 1.19 m

C. 0.61 m x 0.91 m x 0.91 m

D. 0.19 m x 1.23 m x 1.21 m

669. The minimum size for an entrance conduit is

A. 50 mm

B. 30 mm

C. 20 mm

D. 40 mm

670. The minimum number of entrance conduit is

A. 4

B. 2

C. 3

D. 1

671. It is a point where cable from TELCO and the in-building distribution system are terminated.

A. terminal wire

B. drop wire

C. service box

D. main terminals

672. The location of the main terminal must be equipped with adequate lighting, and located at a minimum distance of ______ above floor finish.

A. 1.6 m

B. 1.3 m

C. 2.6 m

D. 2.3 m

673. The location of the main terminal should have enough working space in front of all terminations. Normally _____ away from all hazards.

A. 900 mm

B. 700 mm

C. 800 mm

D. 1000 mm

674. A main terminal required for terminating entrance cables using one or more terminal blocks.

A. Main Distributing Frame (MDF)

B. Main Telephone Terminal Cabinet (MTTC)

C. Service Box

D. Riser System

675. The backboard color for Main Telephone Terminal Cabinet (MTTC) used other special services is:

A. yellow

B. blue

C. white

D. black

676. The backboard color for Main Telephone Terminal Cabinet (MTTC) used as an entrance is:

A. yellow

B. black

C. white

D. blue

677. The backboard color for the Main Telephone Terminal Cabinet (MTTC) used for risers is:

A. white

B. black

C. blue

D. yellow

678. A main terminal generally recommended when entrance cable requirements will exceed 300 pairs.

A. Riser System

B. Main Telephone Terminal Cabinet (MTTC)

C. Main Distributing Frame (MDF)

D. Service Box

679. Defined as the vertical and horizontal distribution of telephone communication lines between two or more floors or adjoining premises on the same floor of a building generally originating at or near the cabinet up to the Telephone Terminal or outlet.

A. Service Box

B. Main Telephone Terminal Cabinet (MTTC)

C. Main Distributing Frame (MDF)

D. Riser System

680. A riser system usually extends from the ground to the roof top of the building with no floor separation similar to a ventilating shaft. Telephone cable is not permitted in unless placed in metallic conduit.

A. Elevated Riser

B. Closed Riser

C. Underground Riser

D. Open Riser

681. A riser system that consists of a series of telephone terminal cabinets/closets vertically or non-vertically aligned, usually beginning at the ground floor and extending throughout the height of the building.

A. Underground Riser

B. Closed Riser

C. Elevated Riser

D. Open Riser

682. Type of distribution system that provides concealment of the wires with the least flexibility.

A. Under-floor duct system

B. Ceiling system

C. Cellular floor system

D. Conduit system

683. Type of distribution system scomprise of two components, distribution ducts and feeder (header) ducts. Depending on floor structure, they may be designed into a one or two-level system.

A. Under floor duct system

B. Ceiling system

C. Conduit system

D. Cellular floor system

684. Type of distribution system that serves the same floor where the cables (wires) are placed within the ceiling and brought down to desk locations.

A. Conduit system

B. Cellular floor system

C. Under-floor duct system

D. Ceiling system

685. Type of distribution system comprises of two distinct components, distribution cells and feeder (header) ducts. Depending on the floor structure, the distribution cells may be constructed of steel or concrete.

A. Conduit system

B. Cellular floor system

C. Ceiling system

D. Under-floor duct system

686. It is a floor assembly elevated with respect to an existing area providing unlimited accessible space under the floor. This has been used for computer rooms and office space.

A. Closet

B. Conduit system

C. Cabinet

D. Unlimited access (raised floor)

687. It is typically a box-type made of steel or fibre glass usually prefabricated in standard sizes with cover and knockout holes, for in-building telephone distribution.

A. Conduit system

B. Unlimited access (raised floor)

C. Cabinet

D. Closet

688. It is a room or shallow enclosure which is normally enclosed by a door (or series of doors in the case of a shallow closet).

A. Cabinet

B. Unlimited access (raised floor)

C. Closet

D. Conduit system

689. A closet which varies from 460 to 760 mm in depth.

A. raised closet

B. walk-in closet

C. Shallow closet

D. Deep closet

690. A closet which is 1200 mm or more in-depth.

A. Deep closet

B. Shallow closet

C. raised closet

D. walk-in closet

691. A suitable enclosure large enough to house key telephone systems apparatus, power equipment and terminating facilities for key telephone systems stations and services, as well as central closets, zone closets, or riser closets, according to the design of the underfloor raceway or riser system.

A. Cabinet

B. Apparatus Closet

C. Apparatus Cabinet

D. Closet

692. Refers to the physical cable within a building that does not include station wiring cable.

A. inside drop

B. service drop

C. inside wire

D. building cable

693. An assembly of cellular metal or concrete floor raceways units forming part of a continuous floor structure.

A. Cellular floor raceways

B. Conduit system

C. Under-floor duct system

D. Ceiling system

694. A load-bearing floor unit containing one or more longitudinal cells which may be closed on all sides or open at top or bottom.

A. cabinet

B. closet

C. box

D. cellular floor unit

695. The place where customer’s communication lines are terminated and where the equipment which interconnects those lines is located.

A. tandem office

B. trunk office

C. central office

D. toll station

696. An electrical discharge which occurs between clouds and also from cloud to earth.

A. Lightning

B. Thunder

C. Corona

D. Aurora

697. Results from abnormally high sound level, the physical effects of which may vary from minor discomfort to serious injury.

A. Electrical Shock

B. Sonic Boom

C. Super Sonic

D. Acoustic Shock

698. The factor that determines the intensity of electric shock is

A. voltage

B. conductance

C. resistance

D. current

699. The average resistance of a dry adult human body is approximately:

A. 100 ohms

B. 10,000 ohms

C. 1,000 ohms

D. 100,000 ohms

700. Ventricular fibrillation is likely to occur when a 60 Hz rms current of _____ amperes and above passes through one’s chest cavity.

A. 0.030

B. 0.010

C. 0.11

D. 0.33

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