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1. What is QA/QC?
Ans: QA/QC means “Quality Assurance / Quality Control” The purpose of this (QA /QC) is to establish the
sequence of requirement of quality of materials and quality of works, its inspection and record.
3. What is schedule Q?
Ans: Schedule Q is an attachment to the contract, which is provision of Quality Assurance and Control,
Inspection and Test Plan
Ans: (a) This procedure informs about the kind of Quality check (surveillances, inspection,
witness & hold points) means quality of work is being done in proper sequences.
Ans: (b) This procedure addresses the activity & requirement in details.
Ans: Quality Inspector is working for contractor and manufacture to ensure that the work is
performed in accordance with the design and applicable standard by requirement of the client.
What is PID?
Ans : PID is responsible for quality monitoring for all the stage of construction, Pre-
commissioning up to the final acceptance to ensure that the compliance with design and
applicable standard and project specification.
Ans; Preventive action is an action to eliminate the cause of potential for Non-conformity or un-
desirable situation.
What is QMS?
Ans: Quality Monitoring system is a system where an organization needs to demonstrate its
ability to consistently provide products that meet customer’s regulatory requirement s and aim
enhance customer satisfaction through the effect application of the system.
What is QA?
Quality Assurance is plan and systematic action to provide an adequate confidence that a product
will confirm to requirement.
What is transformer?
Ans: A transformer is a static electromagnetic equipment machine used for transforming power
from one circuit to another without changing frequency.
What is switchgear?
Ans: A switchgear or electrical switchgear is a generic term which includes all the switching
devices associated with mainly power system protection. It also includes all devices associated
with control, metering and regulating of electrical power system.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupted, Vacuum Circuit Breaker, Air Ballast Circuit Breaker, Oil
Circuit Breaker(Tang Type & Bulk Oil Type), Minimum Oil Circuit Breaker, Sulfur
Hexaphloride Circuit Breaker, Miniature Circuit Breaker, Molded Circuit Breaker,
What is relay?
Ans: Electronics Device with two separate circuits or coils, in which current in one
coil controls a much larger (or higher voltage) current in the other coils.
Ans : Quality Inspection is a appraisal activity where a product inspected or tested to determine
whether the confirm to requirement or not.
3. What is the standard wire fill requirement for conduit sealing fittings?
a) 30%
b) 25%
c) 40%
d) 35%
6. Per NEC. What is the minimum working clearance requirement in front of low voltage
electrical equipment?
a) 900 mm (3ft)
b) 800 mm (2.5ft)
c) 700 mm (2.25ft)
d) 600 mm (2ft)
Ans. A) Per NEC. 110-26 (Table 26 (A) (1)
a) 300
b) 350
c) 400
d) 250
Ans. D) Per NEC. 250
8. Per NEC, All 125 volts, single phase, 15,20 amps receptacles installed in location specified
in Bathrooms & Kitchens shall be:
a) Single receptacle.
b) Duplex receptacle
c) GFCI(Ground fault circuit interrupter)
d) None of the above
Ans. C) Per NEC. 210.8 A (1)
9. What are the basic reasons for grounding system?
10. Per NEC, how grounding conductors & bonding Jumpers connected to the equipment?
a) Exothermic welding
b) Listed pressure connector
c) Listed clamps or other listed means
d) All of the above
Ans. D) Per NEC 250.8
11. What is the maximum value in Ohms () permitted for single ground rod?
a.) 25
b.) 30
c.) 10
d.) 5
Ans. a.)per NEC-250.6
a) 25 mm2 (# 4 AWG)
b) 16 mm2 (#6 AWG)
c) 35 mm2 (# 2 AWG)
d) None of the above
Ans (b)
15. In Class 1,Division, Location, transformer and capacitors containing a liquid that will
burn, shall be installed on:
(a)Transformer Pads
(b)Mounted Pads
(c)Vaults
Ans. a.)per NEC-501.2
16. In Class 1, division 1, location, threaded rigid metal conduits, and explosion proof
enclosures used , Threaded joints between the conduit & enclosures shall be made up
with at least
(a)Five Treads.
(b)Seven Treads.
(c)9 Threads.
(d)13 Threads.
Ans. a.)per NEC-501.4
18. In Class 1, Division 1, location, pendent fixtures shall be suspended through rigid metal
conduit stems. Stems length should be,
(a) 8 inches.
(b) 10 inches.
(c) 12 inches.
Ans: (c)per NEC-501.9a3
19. For new 15 KV cable, when test voltage should be,
(a)64 KV DC.
(b)53 KV DC.
(c)100 KV DC.
Ans : (b)SAES-P-104 (Para-13.2 e Complementary Note A)
20. Minimum separation ( above or below ground, between (a) power cables operating at
1000 V or above and ( b) power or control cables operating at less than 1000 V, shall ,
(a) 150 mm.
(b) 200 mm.
(c) 250 mm.
(d) 300 mm.
Ans: (d) SAES-P-104 (Para 14.0)
22. A transformer containing 2000 gal ( 7571L) or more insulating oil should be at least
(a) 15 ft.
(b) 18 ft.
(c) 20 ft.
From any building.
Ans: (c) IEEE STD 9+9 4.4.2 TABLE 2
26. What is the minimum grounding resistance for residential / commercial building?
28. What are the Two Grounding systems are required for instrument systems.
(i) – Equipment Grounding (Safety grounding for persons) ----
(ii) – System Grounding (Instruments circuit grounding) -----
29. Cable Tray specification shall be as per? NEMA VE 1-Per NEC 392
30. Cable tray installation as per? --- NEMA VE 2
33. System Frequency in Aramco: The frequency of AC electrical power system shall be ?
Ans: 60 Hz. ---
34. Medium voltage cables rated 5 KV to 35 KV shall have the outer jacket consist of:
a.) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) suitable for 90ºC maximum rated conductor temperature
b.) Shall be sunlight & oil resistant
c.) Both a & b
d.) None of the above
Ans. c.) as per 15-SAMSS-502
CATHODIC PROTECTION
93. What size of DC cables shall be used for all connections to rectifiers?
a). 35mm2
b). 70mm2
c). 240mm2
d). 25mm2
Ans. d.) per SAES-X-400 para 4.9.1
94. Rectifiers for vessels and tank internals shall be installed in locations:
a). Accessible to operations and project inspection for repair and periodic monitoring.
b). Accessible to operations and maintenance personnel for repair and periodic monitoring
c). Not accessible to anyone
d). Close to road crossing.
Ans b.) per SAES-X-500,Para.4.7.2
95. Mercury activated aluminum anodes and zinc anodes:
a.) It is ok to use in water system where human and/or animals may consume the water.
b.) Shall not be used in water system where humans and/or animals may consume the water
c.) Any Where
d.) Only in populated area
Ans. b.) per SAES-X-500 Para 4.6.6
96. Per Saudi Aramco standard, what is the minimum clearance required to insulate or
Coat Buried copper conductors crossing a pipeline or piping under cathodic
Protection?
a) 30 Mts.
b) 15 Mts.
c) 10 Mts.
d) 6 Mts.
Ans. d.) per SAES-X-400/4.9.3
97. What type of Transformer rectifier can be installed in outdoor & indoor locations?
98. What terminal points connection is required for protecting equipment for Cathodic
Protection system?
100. Per S. Aramco Standard, What type of cables are to be use for security lighting or
Perimeter & area lighting?
a) Unarmored cables
b) Armored cables
c) Metal clad cables
d) Both b & c
Ans. d.) Per SAES-P-104,PARA.5.9.
101. Per S. Aramco Series, spring pressure twist-on type Connectors & pressure sets
Screw with insulating caps are permitted:
102. Per S. A. Standard, what type of wire / cable connector is to be used for control wiring?
103. Per Saudi Aramco Standard, A type 300 stainless Steel breather & Drain Fittings are
required for enclosure, junction boxes, having an internal volume of.
106. According to SAES series, what type of enclosure cab be installed on severe
Corrosive environment?
107. As Per standard series, what is the minimum clearance for crossing or parallel
Between DB cables or conduits?
a) 150 mm
b) 200 mm
c) 250 mm
d) 300 mm
Ans. d.) Per SAES-P-104, PARA 10.13
108. As Per S. A. Standard, what size of cable is to be used for 2-hole compression
Terminal connector?
a) 4/0
b) 3/0
c) 2/0
d) 1/0
Ans. a.) Per SAES-P-104, PARA 6.1
109. As Per standard series, what is the minimum maintained luminance level required
Inside battery room?
a) 500 Lux
b) 750 Lux
c) 300 Lux
d) 200 Lux
Ans. c.) As Per SAES-P-123 ARTICES
111. Per S. A. Standard, which of the following is true about Battery installation in
Battery Room?
112. What would be the color of insulated grounding conductor Per S. A. Standard?
113. Per S. A. Standard, what is the minimum creepage distance measured between line &
ground, based on the line-to-line voltage, e.g. for 13.8 KV outdoor termination?
a) 525 mm
b) 542 mm
c) 552 mm
d) None of the above
Ans. c.) Per SAES-P-104,Para, 6.12
a) Cable tray shall be aluminum free, except fiberglass cable trays maybe used for
alternative.
b) Cable Tray shall be Designed, manufactured rated & tested in accordance with NEMA
FG1
c) Fiber glass cable tray shall be designed, manufactured, rated & tested in accordance with
NEMA VE 1
d) Cable tray shall be installed as a complete system.
Ans. d.) Per SAES-P-104, PARA 97
115. In outdoor plant & other Industrial areas located in severe corrosive environments, type of
enclosure shall be:
a) Type IP 66
b) NEMA type 3 or 4
c) Type 304
d) All of the above
Ans. d.) Per SAES-P-104/7.3
116. What is the minimum grounding conductor used for equipment grounding?
a) 25 mm2 (# 4 AWG)
b) 16 mm2 (#6 AWG)
c) 35 mm2 (# 2 AWG)
d) None of the above
Ans b.) Per SAES-P-111/5.1(h)
a) PVC coated
b) Hot dip cavaliered PVC coated
c) EMT conduit
d) All of the above
Ans. b) Per SAES-P-104/8.3
119. What is the minimum clearance depth for direct buried low voltage cable?
a) 460 mm
b) 500 mm
c) 600 mm
d) 920 mm
Ans. c) Per SAES-P-104, PARA 10.1 (TAB-2)
120. What is the minimum length of grounding electrode (Ground Rod) to be used per SEAS-P-
111?
a) 2.8 MTS
b) 3.0 MTS
c) 2.4 MTS
d) 2.6 MTS
Ans. c.) Per PARA 5.2 (C)
121. What is the maximum number of field splices permitted in circuit for new installations of
cables rated above 1000v (excluding submarine cables)?
a) Is the number made necessary by the use of Standard size reels with full length cables
b) Is the number made necessary by the use of standard size reels with full length cables,
plus one extra spices
c) Is the number made necessary by the use of Standard size reels with full length, plus one
extra splices
d) None of the above.
Ans. b.) Per SAES-P-111/8.3
122. Per S. Aramco Standard, what is the minimum temperature for low voltage wire?
124. What is the minimum clear space between Pipeline & poles for o/h towers for any
Voltage between 13.8 KV and larger?
a) 20 meters
b) 25 meters
c) 30 meters
d) 35 meters
Ans. c.) Per SAES-B-064/10.6
125. What is the minimum vertical clearance of O/H line above grade for plant entrance?
126. Per S. Aramco Standard, what is the minimum size of wire for grounding grid?
a) 240 mm2
b) 70 mm2
c) 120 mm2
d) 35 mm2
Ans. b.) Per SAES-P-111/5(g)
127. In which location can Switchgears, control gears & Switchboard be installed?
a) Ventilated/Fan environment
b) Non-Ventilated/Plan environment
c) Air-Condition environment
d) None of the above
Ans. c.) Per SAES-P-116/1.1
128. In what S. Aramco Standard reference shall be used for electrical area classification?
a) SAES-B-006
b) SAES-B-014
c) SAES-B-068
d) SAES-B-086
Ans. c.)
a) PLTC type
b) Low voltage unjacketed wires
c) Armored type
d) None of the above
Ans. b.) Per SAES-P-104/5.2.2.3
130. Spring pressure type twist-on connectors & pressure set screw connectors with
Insulating caps are only permitted to use for:
a) Power/control breaker
b) Poly chlorinated biphenyl
c) Poly chlorinated bus
d) None of the above
Ans. b.) Per SAES-P-100
132. According to SAES series, what is the acceptable value in OHMS for resistance
Grounded system above & _______ below 600 volts?
a) 2 OHMS
b) 3 OHMS
c) 4 OHMS
d) 3 OHMS
Ans. b.) Per SAES-P-111/8.3
133. What SAES series requires minimum depth clearance for 600Volts to 35 KV direct
Buried cable power supply?
a) 700 mm
b) 800 mm
c) 920 mm
d) 1070 mm
Ans. c.) Per SAES-P-104/10.1 (Table-2)
134. What type of conduit can be used in concrete encased duct bank installation?
135. What is the minimum size of equipment grounding connected to a ground grid or
Rods?
a) 70 mm2
b) 35 mm2
c) 25 mm2
d) 16 mm2
Ans. c.) Per SAES-P-111/5.1(h)
a) 5 AMPS
b) 7 AMPS
c) 9 AMPS
d) None of the above.
Ans. a.) SAES-P-114/4.11.2 SAES-P-121/7.2.2
137. What is the distance & height requirements on installing duplex, wire, 20A,
Receptacle outlet inside substation?
a) Every 8 mts. of wall space &15 mts. above the floor
b) Every 6 Mts. of wall space & 1 mtr above the floor
c) Every 5 mts. of wall space & 2 mts above the floor
d) All of the above
Ans. b.) Per SAES-P-119/6.7
138. Medium voltage cables rated 5 KV to 35 KV shall have the outer jacket consist of:
e.) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) suitable for 90ºC maximum rated conductor temperature
f.) Shall be sunlight & oil resistant
g.) Both a & b
h.) None of the above
Ans. c.) as per 15-SAMSS-502