Pre-Board Examination Questions

ESAS

1. In thermodynamics we focus our attention on which from of energy? 2014 c

a. Kinetic
b. potential
c. internal
d. total
2. The element that is practically insoluble in solid cooper is known as? 2014 a
a. Lead
b. Brass
c. Boron
d. Neon
3. In Sizing of wire, this is? 2014 c
a. Manufacturing
b. Construction
c. Wiring design rule
d. Installation rule
4. A system or circuit conductor that is intentionally grounded. 2015 b
a. Grounding conductor
b. Grounded conductor
c. Grounding electrode conductor
d. Grounding Equipment.
5. The Property that characterizes material’s ability to be drawn into a wire is its. 2015 c
a. Tensile strength
b. thermal conductivity
c. ductility
d. fatigue endurance limit
6. Which of the following is not a function of computer? 2015 a
a. Understanding
b. Processing
c. controlling
d. inputting
7. With initial price of P3,000, with 7 percent discount, how much is the discount price? 2015 d
a. P250
b. P220
c. P200
d. P210
8. A Process in which pressure is constant. 2016 a
a. Isobaric
b. isochoric
c. isometric
d. Isothermal
9. Find the equivalent value of a 2µF and 4µF capacitor is connected in parallel and in series with a
3 µF capacitor. 2016 b
a. 3 µF
b. 2µF
c. 4µF
d. 5µF
10. What is the maximum efficiency engine operates from a high temperature reservoir to a low
temperature reservoir? 2016 a
a. Carnot
b. otto
c. Ericson
d. Bell-coleman
11. A bike worth P10,000 is discounted now at 10 percent, Four months later the bike is sold with 15
percent discount. How much is the bike sold? 2016 c
a. P9,000
b. P8,000
c. P7,650
d. P8,750
12. What refers to a system in which there is flow of mass across its boundaries? 2015&2017 a
a. Open system
b. closed system
c. Isolated system
d. steady flow system
13. What is the minimum age for a person to become a member of Board of electrical engineering?
2017 b
a. 30
b. 35
c. 40
d. 45
14. Which of these elements has the highest atomic number? 2017 d
a. Titanium
b. Uranium
c. Radium
d. Plutonium
15. Fastest internet connection for home users nowadays. 2017 c
a. DSL
b. Dial-up
c. FTTH
d. Broadband wireless
16. Mr. Juan de la cruz drives 120 km at 100 km/h and 90km/h. What is the average speed of Mr. De
la Cruz on this trip in Km/h? 2017 & 2018 B
a. 93.5
b. 94.7
c. 85.8
 d. 82.3

Formula:(Avg=(Stotal/T))=(S1+S2/t1+t2)=(S1+S2/((SL1/V1)+(SL2/V2)))=(120+120/((120/100)+(120/90))

17. What is the Most nearly effective rate on loan if the nominal interest rate in 9% per year
compounded quarterly? 2018 d
a. 9.52%
b. 9.84%
c. 9.68%
d. 9.31%

Formula: (ERI=(1+(r/m))^m -1)= (1+(0.09/4) ^4)-1

18. If a refrigerator uses 1.5kJ to cool a 1kJ input. What was the heat transfer to the kitchen?
2015&2018 d
a. 1kJ
b. 2kJ
c. 0.5kJ
d. 2.5kJ

Formula: (N=Qo-Qi)= (15=Qo-1)

19. 1 KB is how many Bytes? 2018 b

a. 1000
b. 1024
c. 1012
d. 1048
20. A man pushes a 50Kg refrigerator at a distance of 12m across a level floor where the coefficient
of friction is 0.40. How much work in N-m does the man do? 2018 b
a. 2744
b. 2354
c. 2352
d. 2746

Formula: (W=FD)= (50(9.81)(12)(0.40))

21. Determine the divergence of the vector: V=i(X^2) + j(-XY) + k(XYZ) at the point (3,4,1). 2001 a
a. 9.00
b. 11.00
c. 13.00
d. 7.00

Formula: Divergence= VxV

22. An elevation weight 1000 pound and is support by a 5/16 inch diameter cable, 1500 feet long.
When the elevator carries a 1500 lb, the cable elongates 6 inch more. What is the modulus of
elasticity of the cable? 2003 c
a. 609 x 10^7 psi
b. 460 x 10^7 psi
 c. 5.87 x 10^7 psi
d. 231 x 10^7 psi

23. Determine the maximum shearing stress in a helical steel spring composed of 20 turns of 20mm
diameter wire on mean radius of 80 mm when the spring is supporting a load of 20 kN? 2003 d
a. 529 Gpa
b. 370 Pa
c. 25 kPa
d. 121 Mpa
24. How many proton (P) and neutron are there in the nucleus are present in Pb nucleus of atomic
mass of 206? 2003 c
a. P=92, N=156
b. P=85, N=160
c. P=82, N= 124
d. P=90, N=150
25. At STP the density of chlorine is 3.22kg/m^3 ? used T1= 20 C and P1= 100 kPa. 2003 c
a. 0.563 g
b. 0.420 g
c. 0.292 g
d. 0.321g
26. The purposed of copper in steel alloying is to increase___( Board Exam 2015)
a. Atmospheric corrosion resistance
b. Hardness and strength
c. Corrosion resistance
d. Deoxidation
27. Which of the following is an alkaline earth metal ? Board Exam 2015
a. Ba
b. TI
c. LI
d. Na
28. In flow chart , What is the symbol use in decision making? Board Exam 2015
a. Oval
b. Rectangular
c. Diamond
d. Square
29. Also known as PRC renewal Law? Board Exam 2015
a. R.A.8189
b. R.A.8981
c. R.A. 7920
d. R.A.7918
30. Which of the following is not function of computer? Board Exam 2015
a. Understanding
b. Processing
c. Controlling
 d. Inputting
31. Reversed Joule cycle is also known as. (Board Exam 2015)
a. Rankine cycle
b. Sterling cycle
c. Braylon cycle
d. Bell – coleman cycle
32. What system in which there is no exchange of matter with the surrounding or mass does not
cross its boundary ( Board exam 2015.)
a. Open System
b. Closed system
c. Isolated system
d. Non flow system
33. Change in enthalpy occur at constant____(Board exam 2015)
a. Pressure
b. Volume
c. Temperature
d. Enthopy
34. It is the payment for the use of borrower money ( Board exam 2015)
a. Load
b. Interest
c. Mature value
d. Principal
35. What is article 2 of code of ethics for electrical engineer? Board exam 2015)
a. Relation with the client and engineer
b. Relation between fellows engineer
c. Professional life
d. Penal Code
36. The light emanating from an operating fluorescent lamp is caused by the collision of the
electrons thermionically emitted from its heaters and the molecules of this gas. Board
exam 2013)
a. phosphorus
b. nitrogen
c. helium
d. argon
37. The property that characterizes a material ability to b drawn into wire is its. Board Exam 2015.
a. Tensile strength
b. Thermal conductivity
c. Ductility
d. Fatique endurance limit
38. In thermodynamics we focus our attention on which form of energy. ( Board exam 2015)
a. Kinetic
b. Potential
c. Internal
d. Total
39. ALU Stand for ? Board exam 2015
a. Arithmetic logic unit
 b. Arithmetic logical unit
c. Arithmetic logic user
d. Arithmetic logical user
40. The speed with which a liquid escape from a vessel through an orifice is given by.. (Board exam
2015)
a. Archimedes principle
b. Torricelll theorem
c. Bernoulli’s theorem
d. Flow equation
41. The Hooke’s law hold good within..
a. Yield point
b. Elastic limit
c. Plastic limit
d. Euler’s limit
42. The ozone layer exist primarily in what section of the Atmosphere?
a. Troposphere
b. Stratosphere
c. Mesosphere
d. Lonosphere
43. What is sea level (g=32.2ft/s^2) specific weight ( lb/ft^2) of liguid with density of 58.3 lb/ft^3 ?
2002 c
a. 64.3
b. 25.3
c. 58.3
d. 43.3
44. What is the pressure of 8000 ft below the ocean surface? 2001 a
a. 514,176 lb/ft^2
b. 321,000 lb/ft^2
c. 312,000 lb/ft^2
d. 548,000 lb/ft^2
45. The Binary equivalent of A to the base 16 is? 2001 c
a. 1111
b. 1000
c. 1010
d. 1110
46. The number 12 base 8 is equivalent to decimal? 2003 c
a. 20
b. 4
c. 10
d. 12

47. Which of the following describe shear stress in moving fluid?

A. It is proportional to the absolute viscosity.
B. It is proportional to the velocity gradient at the point of interest.
C. It is proportional to the fluid density.
 D. Both A & B
48. If the shear stress in a fluid varies linearly with the velocity, which of the following describe
the fluid?
A. It is a perfect gas.
B. It is a Newtonian gas
C. It is at a constant temperature.
D. It has a constant viscosity.

49. What is the origin of the energy conversation equation used in flow systems?
A. Newton’s first law of motion.
B. Newton’s second Law of Motion.
C. The first Law of thermodynamics.
D. The second Law of thermodynamics.
50. Which of the following is statement is false?
A. In general, as reaction products are formed, they react with each other and re-form
reactants.
B. The differential rate law is the mathematical expression that shown how the rate of a
reaction depends on volume.
C. At equilibrium, the net reaction rate is zero.
D. The net rate at which a reaction proceeds from left to right is equal to the forward rate
minus the reverse rate.
51. The mass of a neutron is approximately how many times greater than the mass of an
electron?
A. 1839
B. 1836
C. 1863
D. 1893
52. What are considered as the “building blocks” for engineering materials?
A. Atoms
B. Elements
C. Matters
D. Compounds

53. What physical property of a materials refers to the highest potential difference (voltage) that
an insulating material of given thickness can withstand for a specified time without
occurrence of electrical breakdown through its bulk?
A. Thermal expansion
B. Conductivity
C. Dielectric Strength
D. Electric
54. An object with its mass distributed evenly throughout its volume is called:
 A. Rigid Body
B. Particle
C. Uniform Body
D. All the above

55. The point through which the resultant of the distributed gravity force passes regardless of the
orientation of the body in space.
A. Center of inertia
B. Center of mass
C. Center point
D. Center Gravity

56. What is work -in-process classified as?

A. An asset
B. A Liability
C. An expense
D. A revenue
57. The appointment of the board were chosen from the nominees coming from which of the
following:
A. National Power Corporation ( NPC)
B. National Electric Administration ( NEA)
C. Energy Regulatory Board (ERB)
D. Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineering

58. The Digital systems usually operate on system.

A. Binary
B. Decimal
C. Octal
D. Hexadecimal

59. The cumulative additional of the four binary bits ( 1+1+1+1) gives
A. 1111
B. 111
C. 100
D. 1001

60. The output of AND gate will be high if….

A. All inputs are low
B. Any input is high
C. All inputs are high
D. D. Any input is low
61. What do you call the elements in the first two groups in the periodic table?
A. Light Metals
B. Non-metals
C. Noble gas
D. D. Heavy Metals

62. Which of the following unit of digital information is equivalent to 8 bits?

A. Nibble
B. word
C. Kilobytes
D. Byte

63. What is the default view when printing document?

A. Portrait
B. page setup
C. Landscape
D. print page

64. What must be the condition for ideal gas law?

A. Low temperature, low pressure
B. high temperature, low pressure
C. Low temperature, high pressure
D. high temperature, high pressure

65. The number of atoms per unit cell in a Body-centered –cubic (BCC) structure is _______?
A. 1
B. 4
C. 2
D. 6

66. The flow back of profit plus depreciation from a given project is called________?
A. Capital recovery
B. Economic return
C. Cash flow
D. Earnings

67. Determine the stress on circular rod 10” in diameter when a force 10 newton’s acts on one
end.
A. 0.05 kPa
B. 0.15 kPa
 C. 0.10 kPa
D. 0.20 kPa

68. What is the flow rate through a pipe 4” in diameter carrying water at velocity of 11 ft/sec?
A. 590 cm3/s
B. 993 cm3/s
C. 27,200 cm3/s
D. 19,200 cm3/s

69. An iceberg has density of 917kg/m3. If it float in fresh water, what percentage of iceberg’s
volume will be visible?
A. 91.7%
B. 6.9%
C. 93.1 %
D. 8.3%

70. Three Forces, 20N, 30N and 40N are in equilibrium. Find the largest angle they make with each
other.
A. 107.96 degrees
B. 105.58 degrees
C. 106.69 degrees
D. 104.48 degrees

71. Assume the three force vectors intersect at a single point.

F1 = i + 3j + 4k
F2 = 2i + 7j-k
F3= -I + 4j +3k
What is the magnitude of the resultant force vector R?
A. 13.23
B. 15
C. 14.73
D. 16.16

72. A 40kg girl walks on a 60-kg log with the speed of 1.5m/s. what is the speed of the log with
respect to the shore.
A. 0.36m/s
B. 1 m/s
C. 0.4m/s
D. 0.8m/s
73. The thermodynamic statement of the conservation of energy of a system is the
a. first law
b. second law
c. third law
d. zeroth law

74. What refers to a system in which there is flow of mass across its
boundaries?
a. Open system
b. Closed system
c. Isolated system
d. Steady flow system

75. BIOS stands for

a. Basic Input Output Society
b. Base Input Output Society
c. Basic Input Output System
d. Base Input Output System

76. Bernoulli’s equation is an expression of

a. conservation of mass.
b. conservation of momentum
c. conservation of energy
d. conservation of mass and energy

77. Motors must be labeled wiyh the following nameplate

rating,manufacturer’s name and etc.This is:
a. manufacturing rule
b. wiring design rule
c. construction rule
d. Installation rule

78. A system or circuit conductor that is intentionally grounded.

a. Grounded Conductor
b. Equipment Grounding Conductor
c. Grounding Conductor
d. Grounding Electrode Conductor

79. The opposite of alkali.

a. Acid
b. Base
c . Fluid
d. Substance

80. Which of the following is spreadsheet software?

 a. Microsoft Word
b. Notepad
c. Microsoft Excel
d. Power Point

81. Concurrent forces are those forces whose line of action?

a. meet at one point
b. meet on the same plane
c. lie on the same line
d. none of these

82. A glass of ice water is filled to the brim with water; the ice cubes stick up
above the water surface. After the ice melts, which is true?
a. The water level is below the top of the glass.
b. The water level is at the top of the glass but no water has spilled.
c. Some water has spilled over the sides of the glass.
d. Impossible to say without knowing the initial densities of the water and the a ice.
83. Two forces of 40 N at 90 deg.and 50 N at 180 deg acting on the origin.Determine the
magnitude and direction of the equilibrant force.
a. 64.03N at 321.34 deg.
b. 32.02N at 321.34 deg
c. 64.03N at 38.66 deg.
d. 32.02N at 38.66 deg.

84. A flywheel of a motor rotating 200 rpm.If it decelerates by 2 rad/sec^2.How long it

stop?
a. 14.74 sec.
b. 10.47 sec.
c. 12.47 sec.
d. 13.07 sec.

85. What is the stress in an 8-inch roundx 16-inch high concrete cylinder (E=2.5 x 10^6
lbf/in^2) when the unit deformation is 0.0012 inch
a. 3000 lbf/in^2 (psi)
b. 5000 lbf/in^2 (psi)
c. 4000 lbf/in^2 (psi)
d. 8100 lbf/in^2 (psi)

86. A drum contains a 0.10 m layer of oil floating on water that is 0.45m deep.If the density
of the oil is 600 kg/m^3, what is the gage pressure at the oil-water interface
a. 588.6 Pa
b. 388.6 Pa
 c. 688.9 Pa
d. 468.8 Pa

87. How many calories are required to raise 20 kg of aluminum (Cp=0.208 BTU/lbm- deg
Fahrenheit) from 80 deg. Centigrade to 600 deg. Centigrade
a. 0.163 x 10 ^6 cal
b. 1.163 x 10 ^6 cal
c. 2.163 x 10 ^6 cal
d. 3.163 x 10 ^6 cal

88. A 0.40 r of a volatile liquid occupies 107.0 mL at 1.00 atm.Pressure and 27

deg.Centigrade. What is the molecular weight of the liquid?
a. 8.28 g/mol
b. 575 g/mol
c. 137 g/mol
d. 92 g/mol

89. What is the true complement of (25)base 8?

a. 53
b. 54
c. 52
d. 55

90. (AB5)base16 –(2551)base10=(__________)base10

a. 191
b. 192
c. 190
d. 189

91. A man pushes a 50-kg refrigerator at a distance of 12 m across a level floor where the
coefficient of friction is 0.40. How much work in N-m does the man do?
a. 2744
b. 3136
c. 2352
d. 3528

92. What is the empirial formula for nitric acid?

a. HNO2
b. HNO3
c. NH2OH
d. NH4OH
93. A woman traveled 20 m/sec for 2 min, 30 m/sec, 15 m/sec for 1 min. what is
her average for the entire journey?
a. 21.67 m/sec
b. 24.17 m/sec
c. 26.71 m/sec
d. 27.41 m/sec
94. The theoretical velocity generated by a 10 feet hydra ulic head is:
a. 25.4 ft/sec
b. 12.2 ft/sec
c. 17.9 ft/sec
d. 29.2 ft/sec
95. A machine has a first cost of P15,000 an estimated life of 15 yrs, and an
estimated salvage value of P1,500. Using straight -line formula. What is the
annual depreciation charge?
a. P850
b. P900
c. P1100
d. P1050
96. A 2 m long aluminum ba (E=70 GPa) is subjected to a tensile stress of 175
Mpa. Find the elongation.
a. 3.5 mm
b. 5.0mm
c. 7.5mm
d. 9.0mm
97. A gas occupies 0.213 L at STP. How many moles are there in this sample of
gas?
a. 0.089 mol
b. 0.095 mol
c. 0.0095 mol
d. 0.0089 mol
98. The pressure in a car tire is 28 psi at 0°C. As the car runs on the road the
temperature of the tire increases. What is the temperature of the tire when
the tire gauge reads 35 psi? Assume that the volume of the tire remains
constant and that of the atmospheri c pressure is 14.7 psi.
a. 44.75°C
b. 68.25°C
c. 54.75°C
d. 63.25°C
99. Find the principal amount if the amount of interest at the end of 2 years is
P4,000 for a Interest of 6.25% per annum.
a. P4,5000
b. P32,000
c. P500
d. P36,000
100. What is the percentage of calcium oxide (CaO) in calcium carbonate
(CaCOȝ)? Take molecular weight Ca=40.08, C=12.01 and O=16.00
a. 56.04%
b. 54.06%
c. 64.06%
d. 66.04%