Explore topic-wise MCQs in Estimation And Costing.

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1.

According to IE rules, final sub-circuits beyond the distribution board for light, fan and 5A socket outlet ______.

A. Should not exceed 5 points / 600 watts
B. Should not exceed 15 points / 1000 watts
C. Should not exceed 6 points / 800 watts
D. Should not exceed 10 points / 800 watts
Answer» E.
2.

Minimum size of cable for lighting circuit is ___________ sq.mm.

A. 1.5
B. 2.5
C. 3.5
D. 4.5
Answer» B. 2.5
3.

As per IE Rules, the terminal voltage must be within the ________ range, if the nominal voltage is 240 V.

A. 225 V to 255 V
B. 228 V to 252 V
C. 220 V to 260 V
D. 215 V to 265 V
Answer» C. 220 V to 260 V
4.

According to IE Rules, the maximum load on a power sub-circuit should not exceed ______ watts.

A. 3000
B. 1000
C. 5000
D. 10000
Answer» B. 1000
5.

If the wiring in a building as a 2.4-kW load, what will be the permissible insulation resistance to earth for a 240-V system of supply?

A. 0.08 MΩ
B. 0.05 MΩ
C. 0.02 MΩ
D. 0.12 MΩ
Answer» E.
6.

According to the CPWD 2013 guidelines on electrical work, there should be a minimum of _____ distance between the fan blade and the roof.

A. 2 m
B. 1.5 m
C. 0.3 m
D. 1 m
Answer» D. 1 m
7.

A single-phase 240-V AC supply is used in a house consisting of 4 fans of 100 watts each and 20 lamp points of 60 watts each. What will be maximum permissible leakage current for the house wiring?

A. 2.66 mA
B. 1.33 mA
C. 0.133 A
D. 1.33 A
Answer» C. 0.133 A
8.

According to the IS code, the colour of earth wire is usually:

A. Red
B. Green
C. Yellow
D. Black
Answer» C. Yellow
9.

Earthing Practice Rule 33 of _________ makes it compulsory for the licensee to maintain a suitable earthed terminal.

A. Indian Electricity Rules 1960
B. Indian Electricity Rules 1956
C. Indian Electricity Rules 1950
D. Indian Electricity Rules 1966
Answer» C. Indian Electricity Rules 1950
10.

How many earth connections are required for the motor frame as per the IE rule 61?

A. One
B. Two separate and distinct
C. Three separate and distinct
D. All of these
Answer» C. Three separate and distinct
11.

As per Solar water heater shall meet the performance/minimum efficiency level mentioned in:

A. IS 139
B. IS 3129
C. IS 13129
D. IS 1329
Answer» D. IS 1329
12.

As per the amended EC Act, the minimum connected load for a building should be:

A. 150 kW
B. 120 kW
C. 300 kW
D. 100 kW
Answer» E.
13.

In PVC water proof cable method ________ wire is stretched from service pole to eye screw bolt fixed into wall.

A. 0 SWG GI
B. 15 SWG GI
C. 8 SWG GI
D. 100 SWG GI
Answer» D. 100 SWG GI