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    University of the East Caloocan Campus

    College of Fine Arts, Architecture, and Design


    Architecture Department

    BUILDING UTILITIES 2: ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SYSTEMS


    CFAD
    PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

    Instruction: Shade the letter of the correct answer in your answer sheet. Strictly no erasures. Use a black-inked ball pen.

    1. Which of the following is an example of a device that produces direct current?


    2. What factors should be considered when selecting a wire for a specific application?
    3. How can the efficiency and reliability of the power grid be improved?
    4. What is the primary purpose of indoor wire?
    5. How does increasing the cross-sectional area of a conductor affect its resistance?
    6. If the power factor of an AC circuit is less than 1, what does it indicate?
    7. What is voltage?
    8. Which of the following is NOT a good conductor of electricity?
    9. How does the wattage of an appliance relate to its power consumption?
    10.How is electricity generated?
    11.If the power factor of a circuit is 1, what does it mean?
    12.What is the rate of flow of electric force in a conductor called?
    13.If an operation runs at 100 kW and the apparent power meter records 125 kVA, what is the power factor?
    14.Why is outdoor wire typically covered with neoprene or polyethylene?
    15.Which type of cable is commonly used in cable television distribution systems?
    16.What are the two main types of electric current?
    17.In Ohm's law, what does the letter "R" represent?
    18.If you were designing a new electrical power system for a remote island, would you choose AC or DC? Why?
    19.What is the formula for calculating power in AC circuits?
    20.What factors determine the conductivity of a material?
    21.What are the potential risks and challenges associated with maintaining a large-scale power grid?
    22.What are the environmental concerns associated with coal power plants?
    23.What does the "R" in the type designation "RH" stand for?
    24.Who is the scientist associated with the discovery of voltage?
    25.A motor has a power factor of 0.85. What does this mean?
    26.What can happen if too much electricity flows through a small conductor?
    27.A complete circuit for electric current to flow requires which of the following?
    28.Why are transformers essential for long-distance transmission of electrical power?
    29.What are the advantages and disadvantages of using renewable energy sources for electricity generation?
    30.What is the difference between a step-up and a step-down transformer?
    31.What is the unit used to measure the strength of an electric current?
    32.Which type of outdoor wire is used for underground service entrance where mechanical protection is required?
    33.Why are metals good conductors of electricity?
    34.What is the ratio of working power to apparent power called?
    35.What is the power factor?
    36.What is a circuit?
    37.If electricity is generated by the movement of electrons, why doesn't a stationary object with electrons produce electricity?
    38.What is the typical voltage delivered to homes?
    39.Which of the following is a common insulator?
    40.What is the basic principle behind a transformer?
    41.Where is electricity typically generated?
    42.Why is it important to use a conductor of appropriate size for a given current?
    43.Why is the voltage increased at generating stations?
    44.What is the role of a substation in the electricity distribution process?
    45.What is the unit of measurement for power?
    46.Why is voltage necessary for electricity to flow through a conductor?
    47.What are the basic particles of matter?
    48.In the analogy of water pressure, what does the voltage represent?
    49.How can the efficiency of a power plant be improved?
    50.Why is it necessary to reduce the voltage of electricity before it enters homes?

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