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Key Facts: Pancyprian TS Elec. Eng. III ΘΚ Exam

409

Official subject code for ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΙΙΙ Τ.Σ. (Θ.Κ.) in the 2026 Pancyprian Access Examinations

Cyprus Examinations Service

2.5 hours

Official examination duration from the 2026 timetable (e.g. 08:00–10:30 sittings)

Cyprus Examinations Service

EUR 25

2026 fee per access subject (not code 032)

Cyprus Examinations Service

0–20

Marking scale for each Pancyprian subject

Cyprus Examinations Service

509

Related practical-direction subject code (ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΙΙΙ Τ.Σ. (Π.Κ.)) — not this exam

Cyprus Examinations Service

100

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Free 100-question English-language MCQ study bank for Pancyprian Technical School Electrical Engineering III (Theoretical Direction) (code 409). Official duration: 2.5 hours per the official 2026 timetable. Official fee: EUR 25.00 per access subject in 2026. Distinct from practical code 509. This bank is a study aid, not an official translation or format simulation.

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1A DC resistor of 40 Ω carries 3 A. What is the voltage across it?
A.120 V
B.43 V
C.13.3 V
D.360 V
Explanation: Ohm's law gives V = IR = 3 × 40 = 120 V. Voltage is the product of current and resistance for a purely resistive DC load.
2A 230 V DC heater dissipates 2.3 kW. What current does it draw?
A.10 A
B.100 A
C.0.1 A
D.5.29 A
Explanation: P = VI so I = P/V = 2300/230 = 10 A. Power in watts divided by voltage in volts yields current in amperes.
3The peak value of a sinusoidal AC voltage is 325 V. What is the approximate RMS value?
A.230 V
B.325 V
C.460 V
D.163 V
Explanation: For a sine wave, V_rms = V_peak/√2 ≈ 325/1.414 ≈ 230 V, the standard European single-phase RMS supply magnitude.
4An AC load takes 8 A at 230 V with a power factor of 0.8 lagging. What is the real power?
A.1472 W
B.1840 W
C.1150 W
D.2944 W
Explanation: Real power P = VI cosφ = 230 × 8 × 0.8 = 1472 W. The power factor scales the apparent power down to useful wattage.
5A single-phase load has S = 5 kVA and P = 4 kW. What is the reactive power Q?
A.3 kvar
B.1 kvar
C.9 kvar
D.4.5 kvar
Explanation: From the power triangle, Q = √(S² − P²) = √(25 − 16) = √9 = 3 kvar. Apparent, real and reactive power form a right triangle.
6A purely resistive 50 Ω load is supplied at 100 V RMS AC. What is the average power?
A.200 W
B.100 W
C.5000 W
D.2 W
Explanation: For a resistor, P = V²/R = 100²/50 = 200 W. With unity power factor, average power equals V_rms I_rms.
7Three identical 12 Ω resistors are connected in parallel across a 24 V DC source. What is the total current from the source?
A.6 A
B.2 A
C.0.5 A
D.72 A
Explanation: Each branch draws I = 24/12 = 2 A, so three branches draw 6 A. Equivalently R_eq = 4 Ω and I = 24/4 = 6 A.
8An inductive load draws 10 A at 400 V with cosφ = 0.6. What is the apparent power?
A.4 kVA
B.2.4 kW
C.3.2 kvar
D.6.67 kVA
Explanation: Apparent power S = VI = 400 × 10 = 4000 VA = 4 kVA. Cosφ is not needed for S; it is needed for real power.
9A balanced three-phase load takes 12 A line current from a 400 V line-to-line supply at unity power factor. What is the total real power (use √3 ≈ 1.732)?
A.approximately 8.3 kW
B.4.8 kW
C.14.4 kW
D.2.4 kW
Explanation: P = √3 × V_L × I_L × cosφ = 1.732 × 400 × 12 × 1 ≈ 8314 W ≈ 8.3 kW.
10The instantaneous voltage of a sine wave is v = 340 sin(ωt) volts. What is the peak-to-peak voltage?
A.680 V
B.340 V
C.240 V
D.170 V
Explanation: Peak-to-peak is twice the peak amplitude: 2 × 340 = 680 V. The expression already states the peak as 340 V.

About the Pancyprian TS Elec. Eng. III ΘΚ Exam

The Pancyprian Access Examination in Technical School Electrical Engineering III (Theoretical Direction) (code 409, ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΙΙΙ Τ.Σ. (Θ.Κ.)) is a centrally set 2026 subject assessment administered by the Examinations Service of the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth for university admission ranking in Cyprus and Greece. A 2.5-hour Technical School electrical engineering assessment (theoretical direction) with constructed-response and calculation tasks. English-language MCQ study adaptation of circuit, power and installation knowledge; not a substitute for timed written calculation papers. Distinct from practical-direction code 509 (ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΙΙΙ Τ.Σ. (Π.Κ.)).

Exam sponsor: Examinations Service, Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

A 2.5-hour Technical School electrical engineering assessment (theoretical direction) with constructed-response and calculation tasks. English-language MCQ study adaptation of circuit, power and installation knowledge; not a substitute for timed written calculation papers. Distinct from practical-direction code 509.

Time Limit

2.5 hours per the official 2026 timetable

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–20 scale; no pass mark — feeds the access/ranking grade (βαθμός πρόσβασης) for Cyprus and Greece public university allocation.

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 25.00 per access subject for 2026 (EUR 50.00 only for Practical Physical Performance Test code 032), payable electronically by card during the official 2–17 April 2026 payment window per Examinations Service notices.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

18%

AC And DC Circuits And Power

Practice coverage of AC/DC quantities, RMS, power factor and real/reactive/apparent power mapped to Technical School Electrical Engineering III.

18%

Ohms Law And Kirchhoff Laws

Practice coverage of Ohm's law, series/parallel networks and Kirchhoff voltage/current analysis with numerical circuit problems.

16%

Transformers

Practice coverage of ideal and practical transformer ratios, currents, efficiency and loading calculations.

16%

Electric Motors

Practice coverage of DC and AC motor fundamentals, slip, torque, efficiency and starting methods.

16%

Protection And Safety Devices

Practice coverage of fuses, MCBs, RCDs, earthing and fault-clearance concepts used in LV installations.

16%

Wiring Regulations Cyprus And EU Basics

Practice coverage of Cyprus/EU LV installation basics aligned with HD 60364 / IEC 60364 / BS 7671-style rules, cable colours and TT/TN practices.

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What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–20 scale; no pass mark — feeds the access/ranking grade (βαθμός πρόσβασης) for Cyprus and Greece public university allocation.
  • Assessment: A 2.5-hour Technical School electrical engineering assessment (theoretical direction) with constructed-response and calculation tasks. English-language MCQ study adaptation of circuit, power and installation knowledge; not a substitute for timed written calculation papers. Distinct from practical-direction code 509.
  • Time limit: 2.5 hours per the official 2026 timetable
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 25.00 per access subject for 2026 (EUR 50.00 only for Practical Physical Performance Test code 032), payable electronically by card during the official 2–17 April 2026 payment window per Examinations Service notices. Official sources

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Pancyprian TS Elec. Eng. III ΘΚ: Suggested Study Strategy

1Read the official 2026 specification row for code 409 (ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΙΙΙ Τ.Σ. (Θ.Κ.)) on the Examinations Service guide before drilling MCQs; do not confuse it with practical code 509.
2After each wrong calculation, rewrite the formula set (Ohm, power triangle, transformer ratio, motor slip) with one new numerical example.
3Schedule weekly timed practice with official past papers so you build the constructed-response calculation skills the real paper requires.
4Track weak categories from this bank and re-test them after 48 hours.
5Confirm logistics (centre, materials, language of response) from panexams.moec.gov.cy announcements, not from third-party summaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the official Pancyprian Technical School Electrical Engineering III (Theoretical Direction) exam?

No. The official assessment is administered by the Cyprus Examinations Service as a constructed-response/calculation paper under code 409. This bank is a free English-language MCQ study adaptation for revision; practise timed written calculations with official past papers and the specification. It is not the practical-direction paper code 509.

How is code 409 different from code 509?

Code 409 is ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΙΙΙ Τ.Σ. (Θ.Κ.) — theoretical direction. Code 509 is ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΙΙΙ Τ.Σ. (Π.Κ.) — practical direction. They are separate Pancyprian subjects with different assessment emphases.

How is the subject marked?

Like all Pancyprian access subjects it is marked on a 0–20 scale. There is no pass mark; the grade contributes to the access/ranking grade used for admission to public universities in Cyprus and Greece.

What is the 2026 exam fee?

EUR 25.00 per access subject (EUR 50.00 only for Practical Physical Performance Test code 032), payable by card in the official 2–17 April 2026 window, with exemptions for specified groups.

Who can sit this examination?

Final-year student or graduate of a Cyprus public secondary school (lyceum cycle), the English School Nicosia, a licensed private school, or an equivalent foreign upper-secondary school (with certification), within Examinations Service nationality/residence rules. Applications are electronic; un-promoted final-year students with 135+ absences are excluded.

Why is the practice bank in English?

OpenExamPrep publishes one English-language practice URL per exam. The official paper is in Greek. The bank is not an official translation of the Greek exam environment.

How should I use this bank with official materials?

Use the bank to diagnose weak syllabus areas and check calculation methods, then switch to Θέματα - Λύσεις and the official specification on panexams.moec.gov.cy for timed written practice that this bank does not simulate.